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.