2024 Syllabus - Voice - Classical

Duet

Sing a duet in any language with any combination of voices.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5201 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5202 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5203 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5204 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5205 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5206 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5207 - Diploma (at ARCT level)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5208 - Open (ARCT)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5209 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5210 - SacredLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5211 - FamilyLiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Grand Opera

Sing an operatic aria in the language in which it was written. In classes separated into male and female, entrants are welcome to enter where they feel comfortable as we want to respect the individual's right to sing in any voiced category based on their identity.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5422 - Grand Opera Voice OpenLiveclosedVirtualclosed

Ensemble

Perform one or two contrasting selections in any language.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5212 - TrioLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5213 - QuartetLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5214 - Barbershop/Sweet Adelines QuartetLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5215 - Double or Triple TrioLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5216 - Small Group (2-6 performers of all ages)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5217 - Large Group (7-12 performers of all ages)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5218 - FamilyLiveclosedVirtualclosed

Provincial Qualifying

Perform two musically contrasting selections in at least two languages, taken from approved syllabi. Time limit for all categories is 15 min

Provincial finalists may be selected from this qualifying class or from their overall achievement in individual solo classes.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5377 - Level 1LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5378 - Level 2LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5379 - Level 3LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5380 - Level 4LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5381 - Level 5LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5382 - Level 6LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5383 - Level 7LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5384 - Level 8LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5385 - Level 9LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5386 - Level 10LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5387 - DiplomaLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5388 - OpenLiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - By Level - Female

Perform a selection in any language taken from the current syllabi. Songs may be transposed to suit vocal development. In classes separated into male and female, entrants are welcome to enter where they feel comfortable as we want to respect the individual's right to sing in any voiced category based on their identity.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5219 - Level IntroductoryLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5220 - Level 1LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5221 - Level 2LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5222 - Level 3LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5223 - Level 4LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5224 - Level 5LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5225 - Level 6LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5226 - Level 7LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5227 - Level 8LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5228 - Level 9LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5229 - Level 10LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5230 - Level DiplomaLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5231 - Level OpenLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5232 - Level Later StagesLiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Canadian Song

Perform an original classical composition by a Canadian composer. Approved syllabi have suitable material.
**Note: Folksong arrangements must be sung in either "Traditional Folk" or "French Song" classes, not here**

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5247 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5249 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5251 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5253 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5254 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5255 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5256 - Diploma (at ARCT level)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5257 - Open (ARCT)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5258 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Church

Perform a classical church solo (not taken from an oratorio, cantata or motet) in your choice of language.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5259 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5261 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5263 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5265 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5266 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5267 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5268 - Diploma (at ARCT level)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5269 - Open (ARCT)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5270 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - English Song

Perform a selection from a standard repertoire of English language.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5271 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5273 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5275 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5277 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5278 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5279 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5280 - Diploma (at ARCT level)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5281 - Open (ARCT)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5282 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - French Song

Perform a selection in French by a French composer, or composed in the French language, with piano accompaniment. Traditional French songs or French-Canadian folk songs are acceptable. Approved syllabi also have suitable material.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5283 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5285 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5287 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5289 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5290 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5291 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5292 - Diploma (at ARCT level)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5293 - Open (ARCT)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5294 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - German (Lied) Song

Perform a selection in German by a German composer, or composed in the German language.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5295 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5297 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5299 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5301 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5302 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5303 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5304 - Diploma (at ARCT level)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5305a - Open (ARCT)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5305b - Later Stages / Adult (29 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Gospel or Spiritual

Perform an arrangement of a spiritual or gospel song in any voice.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5306 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5308 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5310 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5312 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5313 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5314 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5315 - Diploma (at ARCT level)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5316 - Open (ARCT)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5317 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Humorous Song

Perform a humorous piece in any genre such as parlour songs or songs from cabarets, light opera, etc. Props and costumes are not allowed.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5318 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5320 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5322 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5324 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5325 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5326 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5327 - Diploma (at ARCT level)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5328 - Open (ARCT)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5329 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Italian Song

Perform a selection in Italian from classical Italian vocal literature.
**Note: Oratorios should be entered in the appropriate Oratorio class**

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5330 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5332 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5334 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5336 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5337 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5338 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5339 - Diploma (at ARCT level)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5340 - Open (ARCT)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5341 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Light Opera or Operetta

Perform one selection of light opera (i.e. Gilbert & Sullivan, Lehar, Strauss, Romberg, etc). Please use live accompaniment.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5342 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5344 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5346 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5348 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5349 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5350 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5351 - Diploma (at ARCT level)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5352 - Open (ARCT)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5353 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Non-Competitive

Perform one or two classical songs in any language. Performers will receive feedback from the adjudicator but not marks or placements, and will not be eligible for prizes or Provincials.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5354 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5356 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5358 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5360 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5361 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5362 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5363 - Diploma (at ARCT level)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5364 - Open (ARCT)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5365 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Oratorio

Perform an aria from any standard Oratorio, or a Requiem, Cantata, Motet or Mass in any language.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5366 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5368 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5370 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5372 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5373 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5374 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5375 - Diploma (at ARCT level)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5376a - Open (ARCT)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5376b - Later Stages /Adult (29 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Recital

Perform two classical songs in any language.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5389 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5390 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5391 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5392 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5393 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5394 - Diploma (at ARCT level)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5395a - Open (ARCT)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5396 - Changing Voice (2 contrasting songs appropriate to changing voice development)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5397 - Elementary School (2 contrasting songs that meet Level 1 or higher)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5398 - Secondary School (3 contrasting songs that meet Level 5 or higher)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5395b - Later Stages / Adult (29 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Spanish Song

Perform a selection in Spanish by a Spanish composer or composed in the Spanish language.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5399 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5401 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5403 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5405 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5406 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5407 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5408 - Diploma (at ARCT level)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5409 - Open (ARCT)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5410 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Traditional Folk Song

Perform a traditional folk song with piano accompaniment. A traditional folk song may be arranged but is not composed.
**Note: Contemporary Folk (by 20th and 21st century songwriters) is to be performed in Pop classes **

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5411 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5413 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5415 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5417 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5418 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5419 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5420 - Advanced (ages 19-29)aLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5421 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5420b - Open / Advanced ARCT for 2+ yearsLiveclosedVirtualclosed