2026 syllabus - Songs from Screen and More

Songs From the Screen and More are defined as:

  • Songs that were written for, or first appeared in a movie or screen film.
  • Songs from film musicals, animated films, anime, movies or television shows/series.
  • Songs from musicals- singers must use film version arrangement (i.e. High School Musical; Somewhere Over the Rainbow.)
  • Songs from musicals that have only been workshopped (not fully staged); stand-alone songs in musical theatre style.
  • Songs written for, but have been cut from, staged musicals.
  • Duets that can be performed as a solo.
  • Spoken passages are only allowed if published in the score being used and cannot represent more than 10% of the selection.

Selections Not Permitted:

  • Songs listed in the RCM or CC classical syllabi (Lists A, B, C from Levels 7-10).
  • Songs that were originally written for live fully staged musicals and that were later made into movies (i.e. The Sound of Music, Wicked, etc.)
  • Operetta/light opera selections.
  • Selections that are primarily spoken patter.
  • Selections from junior show versions of musicals that have been cut or simplified. 
  • Vocal cuts, except for repeated choruses.

General Rules:

  • All competitors must be an amateur.
  • Original musical scores must be provided to the adjudicator.
  • Competitors are allowed to transpose music higher or lower, but the integrity of the composer's intention with respect to the character must be observed.
  • Lengthy instrumental sections can be cut for performance.
  • Two (2) simple handheld props (e.g. comb, basket or book) are permitted.
  • Costumes are allowed, but will not be judged.
  • Stage movement is allowed.
  • Dance breaks are not allowed and cannot be added to the selection.
  • Accompaniment must be by acoustic piano only. No recorded backtracks are allowed.
  • It is the competitor's responsibility to contact a collaborative pianist directly and negotiate a fee for their service.
  • For suggested repertoire or to make sure your selection fits the category, access the Provincial SSAM Song List at  omfa.ca/ssam-chart 
  • Memorization is required.

VSM01- Solos

ClassFee
Class:VSM01-1 - Beginner - Ages 6-8Fee:$20.00Register
Class:VSM01-2 - Primary - Ages 9-10Fee:$20.00Register
Class:VSM01-3 - Elementary - Ages 11-12Fee:$20.00Register
Class:VSM01-4 - Junior - Ages 13-14Fee:$20.00Register
Class:VSM01-5 - Intermediate - Ages 15-16Fee:$22.00Register
Class:VSM01-6 - Senior- Ages 17-18Fee:$22.00Register
Class:VSM01-7 - Advanced - Ages 19-28Fee:$22.00Register
Class:VSM01-8 - Adults - Ages 29 and overFee:$22.00Register

VSM02 - Duets and Trios

ClassFee
Class:VSM02-9 - Beginner - Ages 6-8Fee:$20.00Register
Class:VSM02-10 - Primary - Ages 9-10Fee:$20.00Register
Class:VSM02-11 - Elementary - Ages 11-12Fee:$20.00Register
Class:VSM02-12 - Junior - Ages 13-14Fee:$20.00Register
Class:VSM02-13 - Intermediate - 15-16Fee:$22.00Register
Class:VSM02-14 - Senior - Ages 17-18Fee:$22.00Register
Class:VSM02-15 - Advanced - Ages 19-28Fee:$22.00Register
Class:VSM02-16 - Adults - Ages 29 and overFee:$22.00Register