2026 syllabus - Classical Voice
VCL01 Donna Chapin Crystal Rose Bowl
Competitors for the Bowl MUST perform in at least THREE classes in this section to be eligible. Open to those 35 years and under ONLY. Include recitatives where applicable. Pieces must be a Level 10 or Associate level; current Conservatory Syllabus.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:VCL01-1 - Baroque/Classical Opera | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL01-2 - Romantic Opera | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL01-3 - Contemporary Opera | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL01-4 - Baroque/Classical Oratorio | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL01-5 - Romantic Oratorio | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL01-6 - Contemporary Oratorio | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL01-7 - English Art Song - Female | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL01-8 - English Art Song - Male | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL01-9 - English Concert Group Perform TWO contrasting songs. Can include one folk song arrangement. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL01-10 - Foreign Concert Group Perform TWO contrasting French, Italian, German, or Spanish songs. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL01-11 - Operetta Songs by Strauss, Lehar, Offenbach, Gilbert and Sullivan, etc. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
VCL02 Keighley's Jewellers Junior Rose Bowl
Competitors for the Bowl MUST perform in at least THREE classes in this section to be eligible. Open to those 19 years and under ONLY. Include recitatives where applicable. Pieces must be a Level 8 or 9 in the current Conservatory Syllabus.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:VCL02-12 - Romantic Opera | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL02-13 - Contemporary Opera | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL02-14 - Baroque/Classical Oratorio | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL02-15 - Romantic Oratorio | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL02-16 - Contemporary Oratorio | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL02-17 - English Art Song - Female | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL02-18 - English Art Song - Male | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL02-19 - English Concert Group Perform TWO contrasting songs. Can include one folk song arrangement. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL02-20 - Foreign Concert Group Perform TWO contrasting French, Italian, German, or Spanish songs. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL02-21 - Operetta Songs by Strauss, Lehar, Offenbach, Gilbert and Sullivan, etc. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
VCL03 Open Age
Open to competitors over the age of 20 years. No maximum age. All classes are OWN CHOICE of ONE piece.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:VCL03-22 - Classical Sacred Not including oratorio or cantatas. | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL03-23 - Folk Song Songs to be sung in the original language. | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL03-24 - Canadian Composer Any Canadian composition in classical style. | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL03-25 - Spiritual | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL03-26 - Operetta Songs by Strauss, Lehar, Offenbach, Gilbert and Sullivan, etc. | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL03-27 - Opera or Oratorio Including recitative where applicable. | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL03-28 - English Art Song | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL03-29 - Foreign Language Art Song | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
VCL04 Age 19 Years and Under
All classes are OWN CHOICE of ONE piece.
VCL05 Age 16 Years and Under
All classes are OWN CHOICE of ONE piece.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:VCL05-34 - Female English Art Song Grade 6 or 7 | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL05-35 - Male English Art Song Grade 6 or 7 | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL05-36 - Foreign Language Italian, French, German, or Spanish | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL05-37 - Classical Sacred Not including oratorio or cantatas. | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL05-38 - Spiritual | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL05-39 - Folk Song Songs to be sung in the original language. | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL05-40 - Canadian Composer Any Canadian composition in classical style. | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
VCL06 Age 13 Years and Under
All classes are OWN CHOICE of ONE piece.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:VCL06-41 - Female English Art Song | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL06-42 - Male English Art Song | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL06-43 - Foreign Language Italian, French, German, or Spanish | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL06-44 - Spiritual | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL06-45 - Folk Song Songs to be sung in the original language. | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL06-46 - Canadian Composer Any Canadian composition in classical style. | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
VCL07 Age 10 Years and Under
All classes are OWN CHOICE of ONE piece.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:VCL07-47 - Female English Art Song | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL07-48 - Male English Art Song | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL07-49 - Foreign Language Italian, French, German, or Spanish | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL07-50 - Spiritual | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL07-51 - Folk Song Songs to be sung in the original language. | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL07-52 - Canadian Composer Any Canadian composition in classical style. | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
VCL09 Conservatory Graded Classes
All classes are OWN CHOICE of TWO pieces from the current conservatory syllabus.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:VCL09-57 - Level 5, 15 years and under - Female | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL09-58 - Level 5, 15 years and under - Male | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL09-59 - Level 4, 13 years and under - Female | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL09-60 - Level 4, 13 years and under - Male | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL09-61 - Level 3, 11 years and under - Female | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL09-62 - Level 3, 11 years and under - Male | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL09-63 - Level 2, 9 years and under - Female | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL09-64 - Level 2, 9 years and under - Male | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL09-65 - Level 1, 8 years and under - Female | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL09-66 - Level 1, 8 years and under - Male | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
VCL10 Duets
Songs must be in the classical style. Only one application needed for any ensemble class.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:VCL10-67 - Sacred or Secular, Open | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL10-68 - Sacred or Secular, 19 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL10-69 - Sacred or Secular, 16 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL10-70 - Sacred or Secular, 13 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL10-71 - Sacred or Secular, 10 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL10-72 - Opera, Open | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL10-73 - Opera, 19 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL10-74 - Opera, 16 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL10-75 - Oratorio, Open | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL10-76 - Oratorio, 19 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL10-77 - Oratorio, 16 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL10-78 - Operetta, Open | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL10-79 - Operetta, 19 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL10-80 - Operetta, 16 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
VCL11 Non-Competitive
These classes are NOT eligible for trophies and awards. Marks and placements will NOT be given. Adjudication and certificates of participation will be given to each participant.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:VCL11-81 - Grade 8, 9 or 10 Perform TWO selections from a current RCM or CC syllabus | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL11-82 - Grade 5, 6 or 7 Perform TWO selections from a current RCM or CC syllabus | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL11-83 - Grade 2, 3 or 4 Perform TWO selections from a current RCM or CC syllabus | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL11-84 - Family Ensemble Perform ONE classical selection of your own choice | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL11-85 - Differently Abled, 19 years and over Time Limit 5 minutes. Own choice from classical art song, folk, or foreign language. | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL11-86 - Differently Abled, 13 to 18 years of age Time Limit 5 minutes. Own choice from classical art song, folk, or foreign language. | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VCL11-87 - Differently Abled, 12 years and under Time Limit 5 minutes. Own choice from classical art song, folk, or foreign language. | Fee:$20.00 | Register |