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Vocals will be held March 4, 5, & 6, 2024
VOCAL
GENERAL REGULATIONS
*denotes entries that may be considered for recommendation to the Provincials.
SOLOS
Up to Grade 7 - $10.00 per selection, Grade 8 and over - $13.00
CLASSICAL SINGING
Performances will be adjudicated as classically trained voices.
V 0 Introductory
V 1 Grade One Solo
V 2 Grade Two Solo
V 3 Grade Three Solo
V 4* Grade Four Solo
V 5* Grade Five Solo
V 6* Grade Six Solo
V 7* Grade Seven Solo
V 8* Grade Eight Solo
V 9* Grade Nine Solo
V 10* Grade Ten Solo
V 11* ARCT/ACC
V 12* Adult Solo
V 13* Art Song or Lieder (in original language) Age 14 & under
V 14* Art Song or Lieder (in original language) Age 18 & under
V 15* Art Song or Lieder (in original language) Adult & Open
V 16* Concert Group 14 years & under (3 contrasting selections] Time limit 10 minutes
V 17* Concert Group 17 years & under (3 contrasting selections] Time limit 15 minutes
V 18* Concert Group Adult (3 contrasting selections]
Time limit 25 minutes
V 19* Aria from Opera or Oratorio (with recitative)
17 years & under
V 20* Aria from Opera or Oratorio (with recitative)
Adult
MUSICAL THEATRE SOLOS
A Concert Group consists of 2 contrasting selections.
V 21* Musical Theatre Solo, 8 years & under
V 22* Musical Theatre Solo, 14 years & under
V 23* Musical Theatre Solo, 17 years & under
V 24* Musical Theatre Solo, Adult
V 25* Musical Theatre Concert Group
POPULAR SINGING
Performances will be adjudicated as non-trained voices - for fun and the performer’s own pleasure and enjoyment!
V 26 Modern Solo, 8 years & under
V 27 Modern Solo, 14 years & under
V 28 Modern Solo, 17 years & under
V 29 Modern Solo, Adult
V 30 Sacred Solo, 8 years & under
V 31 Sacred Solo, 14 years & under
V 32 Sacred Solo, 17 years & under
V 33 Sacred Solo, Adult
V 34 Folk/Ethnic Solo, 8 years & under
V 35 Folk/Ethnic Solo, 14 years & under
V 36 Folk/Ethnic Solo, 17 years & under
V 37 Folk/Ethnic Solo, Adult
V 38 Popular Concert Group (2-3 contrasting selections)
FIRST NATIONS SINGING
Movement and costumes may be included in Traditional classes. Classes may be subdivided by age.
V 39 Traditional First Nations Solo
V 40 Modern First Nations Solo
V 41 First Nations Concert Group
JAZZ SINGING
Music is not required but is preferred. Improvisation is allowed.
V 42 Jazz/Blues/Scat Solo, 14 years & under
V 43 Jazz/Blues/Scat Solo, 17 years & under
V 44 Jazz/Blues/Scat Solo, Adult
V 45 Jazz/Blues/Scat Concert Group
DUETS AND TRIOS ($13.00 per selection or $25.00 per Concert Group)
Classes may be subdivided by age.
V 46 Duet or Trio Classical
V 47 Duet or Trio Modern or Jazz
V 48 Duet or Trio Sacred
V 49 Duet or Trio Folk/Ethnic
V 50 Duet or Trio Musical Theatre
V 51 Duet or Trio Concert Group
(Time limit 15 minutes.)
QUARTET CONCERT GROUP ($37.50)
2-3 contrasting selections. Classes may be subdivided by age. Time limit 15 minutes.
V 52 Quartet
V 53 Barbershop Quartet
SMALL GROUP ($38.00 plus optional $10.00 recording fee - see page 5)
A Small Group is any group from 5-12 singers.
V 54 Church Small Group (2-3 selections. One must be in two or more parts. Time limit 15 min)
V 55* Children’s Small Group (2-3 selections. One must be in two or more parts. Time limit 10 minutes)
V 56* Mixed or Adult Small Group (2-3 selections. One must be in three or more parts. Time limit 15 minutes)
CHOIRS ($38.00 plus optional $10.00 recording fee)
A choir is any group of 13 or more singers. Children’s and Junior Choirs may include school groups. Age groups for choirs refers to the maximum age of 95% of the group.
V 58* Children’s Choir. 10 years & under. (2-3 selections. One must be in 2 or more parts.
Time limit 10 minutes.)
V 59* Children’s Choir. 14 years & under. (2-3 selections. One must be sung in 2 or more parts.
Time Limit 10 minutes.)
V 60* Junior Choir. 19 years & under. (2-3 selections. One must be in 3 or more parts. Time limit 15 minutes)
V 61* Adult Choir. (2-3 selections. One must be in 3 or more parts. Time limit 15 minutes)
MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP ($38.00)
A group of 4 or more singers. One selection, an excerpt or a medley. Time limit includes set-up time. Staging and costumes are expected. Simple props are permitted.
V63 Musical Theatre Group (15 min)
SCHOOL GROUP
Please state grade levels of your group. Classes will be subdivided according to grade levels.
See Entry Procedures and Rules #11
CHORUSES ($31.00)
Choruses should consist of at least 95% of the school class, otherwise it is a choir. In case of more than one grade, enter as the highest grade. Time limit 10 minutes. Emphasis will be on vocal production.
Primary - 2 selections of unison songs
Elementary - 2 selections, one of which should be a simple
descant or be in 2 parts
Secondary - 2 selections, one of which should be in 2 or more parts.
V 68 Primary Chorus
V 72 Elementary Chorus
V 76 Junior-Secondary Chorus
V 78 Senior-Secondary Chorus
CLASSROOM MUSIC ACTIVITIES ($31.00)
These classes are intended to demonstrate a variety of music activities. A combination of voices, instruments and movements is encouraged. Emphasis will be on vocal production. Time limit 10 minutes. A copy of the music is not required.
V 79 Primary Music Activities
V 83 Elementary Music Activities
V 87 Junior-Secondary Music Activities
V 89 Senior-Secondary Music Activities
SCHOOL MUSIC IN FRENCH ($31.00)
Two contrasting selections of suitable difficulty are required. Time limit 10 minutes. State grade(s) of performers.
V 90 Primary School Music in French
V 94 Elementary School Music in French
V 98 Junior Secondary School Music in French
V 100 Senior Secondary School Music in French
MUSICAL THEATRE SCHOOL GROUPS ($31.00)
Time limit 20 minutes (includes set-up time)
V 101 Primary Musical Theatre
V 105 Elementary Musical Theatre
V 109 Junior Secondary Musical Theatre
V 111 Senior Secondary Musical Theatre
OWN COMPOSITION ($10.00)
This is a category open to any individual discipline or any combination to be adjudicated for both performance and content. The composition will be performed (or directed) by the composer, and a copy (written by the composer) must be provided for the adjudicator. Entries in this section will be accepted from teachers and others who would normally be unable to enter the Festival for professional reasons. Age, years of study and/or experience should be noted on the entry form.
OC I Own Composition, Instrumental
OC P Own Composition, Piano
OC V Own Composition, Voice
OC SA Own Composition, Speech Arts
NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSES:
This is a category open to any class in this syllabus. If you wish to perform in the Festival for adjudication only, and not on a competitive basis for marks and awards, please use this class. Take the class number of your choice and at the end add NC, e.g.. P42-NC or V 24-NC. If you have any queries regarding this, contact the discipline coordinator.
BC ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL RULES
Solo Competitors
Junior, age 14 & under
Intermediate, age 18 & under
Senior, age 28 & under
Senior: 3 contrasting selections, one of which has been performed at the local level; one art song sung in the original language, one operatic aria in the original language, one Own Choice. Time limit 25 minutes.
Time Limits:
Junior (14 years and under) 10 min
Intermediate (18 years and under) 12 min
Senior (28 years and under) 15 minutes
Choral Competitors
Brief solo passages are allowed.
Choral competitors do not perform at the Provincial Festival. Adjudication will be based on the submitted recording of their local performance.
13 or more singers. 5% of members may exceed age limit. Two contrasting selections; one must be sung in 2 or more parts. Only one may be a folksong.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
- In all vocal and choral classes, transpositions are acceptable.
- A Concert Group is a group of contrasting selections, performed as a mini-concert.
- In all vocal solo classes the appropriate choice of material will influence the adjudicator’s marks.
- A piano for accompaniment will be provided by the Festival Association. All other instruments are the responsibility of the performer.
- All performers and accompanists must use original music except in Folk/Ethnic or Traditional classes. Photocopies may only be used with written permission of the copyright holder.
- Classical Singing Section: It is recommended that competitors use Syllabi from the Royal Conservatory, Conservatory Canada, or other major institutions as a reference guide for grade levels.
- Competitors wishing to be considered for recommendation to the Provincial Festival must indicate this to the desk secretary at the beginning of the class.
- Musical Theatre/Operetta: costuming and staging are expected and will be adjudicated. Small props are permitted.
- Folk/Ethnic Solo: Please include a copy of the words with your entry (with an English translation).
- Non-Competitive and Own Composition. Please see below
*denotes entries that may be considered for recommendation to the Provincials.
SOLOS
Up to Grade 7 - $10.00 per selection, Grade 8 and over - $13.00
CLASSICAL SINGING
Performances will be adjudicated as classically trained voices.
V 0 Introductory
V 1 Grade One Solo
V 2 Grade Two Solo
V 3 Grade Three Solo
V 4* Grade Four Solo
V 5* Grade Five Solo
V 6* Grade Six Solo
V 7* Grade Seven Solo
V 8* Grade Eight Solo
V 9* Grade Nine Solo
V 10* Grade Ten Solo
V 11* ARCT/ACC
V 12* Adult Solo
V 13* Art Song or Lieder (in original language) Age 14 & under
V 14* Art Song or Lieder (in original language) Age 18 & under
V 15* Art Song or Lieder (in original language) Adult & Open
V 16* Concert Group 14 years & under (3 contrasting selections] Time limit 10 minutes
V 17* Concert Group 17 years & under (3 contrasting selections] Time limit 15 minutes
V 18* Concert Group Adult (3 contrasting selections]
Time limit 25 minutes
V 19* Aria from Opera or Oratorio (with recitative)
17 years & under
V 20* Aria from Opera or Oratorio (with recitative)
Adult
MUSICAL THEATRE SOLOS
A Concert Group consists of 2 contrasting selections.
V 21* Musical Theatre Solo, 8 years & under
V 22* Musical Theatre Solo, 14 years & under
V 23* Musical Theatre Solo, 17 years & under
V 24* Musical Theatre Solo, Adult
V 25* Musical Theatre Concert Group
POPULAR SINGING
Performances will be adjudicated as non-trained voices - for fun and the performer’s own pleasure and enjoyment!
V 26 Modern Solo, 8 years & under
V 27 Modern Solo, 14 years & under
V 28 Modern Solo, 17 years & under
V 29 Modern Solo, Adult
V 30 Sacred Solo, 8 years & under
V 31 Sacred Solo, 14 years & under
V 32 Sacred Solo, 17 years & under
V 33 Sacred Solo, Adult
V 34 Folk/Ethnic Solo, 8 years & under
V 35 Folk/Ethnic Solo, 14 years & under
V 36 Folk/Ethnic Solo, 17 years & under
V 37 Folk/Ethnic Solo, Adult
V 38 Popular Concert Group (2-3 contrasting selections)
FIRST NATIONS SINGING
Movement and costumes may be included in Traditional classes. Classes may be subdivided by age.
V 39 Traditional First Nations Solo
V 40 Modern First Nations Solo
V 41 First Nations Concert Group
JAZZ SINGING
Music is not required but is preferred. Improvisation is allowed.
V 42 Jazz/Blues/Scat Solo, 14 years & under
V 43 Jazz/Blues/Scat Solo, 17 years & under
V 44 Jazz/Blues/Scat Solo, Adult
V 45 Jazz/Blues/Scat Concert Group
DUETS AND TRIOS ($13.00 per selection or $25.00 per Concert Group)
Classes may be subdivided by age.
V 46 Duet or Trio Classical
V 47 Duet or Trio Modern or Jazz
V 48 Duet or Trio Sacred
V 49 Duet or Trio Folk/Ethnic
V 50 Duet or Trio Musical Theatre
V 51 Duet or Trio Concert Group
(Time limit 15 minutes.)
QUARTET CONCERT GROUP ($37.50)
2-3 contrasting selections. Classes may be subdivided by age. Time limit 15 minutes.
V 52 Quartet
V 53 Barbershop Quartet
SMALL GROUP ($38.00 plus optional $10.00 recording fee - see page 5)
A Small Group is any group from 5-12 singers.
V 54 Church Small Group (2-3 selections. One must be in two or more parts. Time limit 15 min)
V 55* Children’s Small Group (2-3 selections. One must be in two or more parts. Time limit 10 minutes)
V 56* Mixed or Adult Small Group (2-3 selections. One must be in three or more parts. Time limit 15 minutes)
CHOIRS ($38.00 plus optional $10.00 recording fee)
A choir is any group of 13 or more singers. Children’s and Junior Choirs may include school groups. Age groups for choirs refers to the maximum age of 95% of the group.
V 58* Children’s Choir. 10 years & under. (2-3 selections. One must be in 2 or more parts.
Time limit 10 minutes.)
V 59* Children’s Choir. 14 years & under. (2-3 selections. One must be sung in 2 or more parts.
Time Limit 10 minutes.)
V 60* Junior Choir. 19 years & under. (2-3 selections. One must be in 3 or more parts. Time limit 15 minutes)
V 61* Adult Choir. (2-3 selections. One must be in 3 or more parts. Time limit 15 minutes)
MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP ($38.00)
A group of 4 or more singers. One selection, an excerpt or a medley. Time limit includes set-up time. Staging and costumes are expected. Simple props are permitted.
V63 Musical Theatre Group (15 min)
SCHOOL GROUP
Please state grade levels of your group. Classes will be subdivided according to grade levels.
See Entry Procedures and Rules #11
CHORUSES ($31.00)
Choruses should consist of at least 95% of the school class, otherwise it is a choir. In case of more than one grade, enter as the highest grade. Time limit 10 minutes. Emphasis will be on vocal production.
Primary - 2 selections of unison songs
Elementary - 2 selections, one of which should be a simple
descant or be in 2 parts
Secondary - 2 selections, one of which should be in 2 or more parts.
V 68 Primary Chorus
V 72 Elementary Chorus
V 76 Junior-Secondary Chorus
V 78 Senior-Secondary Chorus
CLASSROOM MUSIC ACTIVITIES ($31.00)
These classes are intended to demonstrate a variety of music activities. A combination of voices, instruments and movements is encouraged. Emphasis will be on vocal production. Time limit 10 minutes. A copy of the music is not required.
V 79 Primary Music Activities
V 83 Elementary Music Activities
V 87 Junior-Secondary Music Activities
V 89 Senior-Secondary Music Activities
SCHOOL MUSIC IN FRENCH ($31.00)
Two contrasting selections of suitable difficulty are required. Time limit 10 minutes. State grade(s) of performers.
V 90 Primary School Music in French
V 94 Elementary School Music in French
V 98 Junior Secondary School Music in French
V 100 Senior Secondary School Music in French
MUSICAL THEATRE SCHOOL GROUPS ($31.00)
Time limit 20 minutes (includes set-up time)
V 101 Primary Musical Theatre
V 105 Elementary Musical Theatre
V 109 Junior Secondary Musical Theatre
V 111 Senior Secondary Musical Theatre
OWN COMPOSITION ($10.00)
This is a category open to any individual discipline or any combination to be adjudicated for both performance and content. The composition will be performed (or directed) by the composer, and a copy (written by the composer) must be provided for the adjudicator. Entries in this section will be accepted from teachers and others who would normally be unable to enter the Festival for professional reasons. Age, years of study and/or experience should be noted on the entry form.
OC I Own Composition, Instrumental
OC P Own Composition, Piano
OC V Own Composition, Voice
OC SA Own Composition, Speech Arts
NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSES:
This is a category open to any class in this syllabus. If you wish to perform in the Festival for adjudication only, and not on a competitive basis for marks and awards, please use this class. Take the class number of your choice and at the end add NC, e.g.. P42-NC or V 24-NC. If you have any queries regarding this, contact the discipline coordinator.
BC ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL RULES
Solo Competitors
Junior, age 14 & under
Intermediate, age 18 & under
Senior, age 28 & under
- Performances must be at the Grade 4 level or higher.
- Classical: Junior & Intermediate, 3 contrasting selections, one of which has been performed at the local level; one art song sung in the original language, two Own Choice.
Senior: 3 contrasting selections, one of which has been performed at the local level; one art song sung in the original language, one operatic aria in the original language, one Own Choice. Time limit 25 minutes.
- Musical Theatre
Time Limits:
Junior (14 years and under) 10 min
Intermediate (18 years and under) 12 min
Senior (28 years and under) 15 minutes
- Vocal Variety: One selection chosen from a light opera, operetta, revue, cabaret or works of a similar genre.
Choral Competitors
Brief solo passages are allowed.
Choral competitors do not perform at the Provincial Festival. Adjudication will be based on the submitted recording of their local performance.
- Children’s Choir, age 10 years & under
13 or more singers. 5% of members may exceed age limit. Two contrasting selections; one must be sung in 2 or more parts. Only one may be a folksong.
- Junior Choir: Ages 19 & under: 13 or more singers. 5% of members may exceed age limit. Two contrasting selections; one must be sung in 2 or more parts. Only one may be a folksong
- Small Group: 8-12 singers, any ages. Two contrasting selections, one which must be sung in 3 or more parts, and one must be a madrigal.
- Adult Choir: 13 or more singers, the majority of whom are 18 years and over or a choir of men and boys. Two contrasting selections; one must be sung in 3 or more parts. Only one may be a folksong.