2026 Syllabus - Classical Voice
Please read the General Rules at the front of the Syllabus as well as those pertaining to the Voice Section. TO AVOID DISQUALIFICATION, please read all rules CAREFULLY. Any questions are to be directed to the Festival office at (647) 282-7335 or emailed to admin@peelmusicfestival.ca.
Original music MUST be provided for the adjudicator. Accompanists are permitted to use photocopied music.
Please arrange for your own accompanist. A pre-recorded accompaniment will result in adjudication only; no mark will be given.
Ages are as of December 31, 2025.
Entrants from Level 1 and up MAY, at the discretion of the adjudicator, be selected to compete at the Provincial Level. Visit www.OMFA.ca for Provincial rules and information. Invitations will be emailed on or before May 5.
Operatic Solos
Own choice of one selection from any standard opera in original key and original language. Recitative must be sung if included in the music.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5U - Operatic Solo - Soprano | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:6U - Operatic Solo - Mezzo or Contralto | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:7U - Operatic Solo - Tenor | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:8U - Operatic Solo - Baritone or Bass | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
Oratorio
Own choice of an oratorio aria by Handel, Haydn, Mendelssohn, or Bach. Any standard edition. Language optional.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:9U - Oratorio Solo - Soprano | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:10U - Oratorio Solo - Mezzo or Contralto | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:11U - Oratorio Solo - Tenor | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:12U - Oratorio Solo - Baritone or Bass | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
Lieder
Lieder selection chosen elsewhere in the syllabus MUST NOT BE USED in the following classes. Own choice of one lied from the works of Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Wolf, R. Strauss or Mahler.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:13U - Lieder Solo - Female Voice | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:14U - Lieder Solo - Male Voice | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:15 - Lieder Solo - All voices - 19 and Under | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:16 - Lieder Solo - All voices - 17 and Under | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
French mélodie
Selections chosen elsewhere in the Syllabus MUST NOT BE USED in the following classes. Own Choice of works of Fauré, Duparc, Debussy, Poulenc, Chausson, Hahn, Ravel or Satie.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:17U - French mélodie - Female Voice | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:18U - French mélodie - Male Voice | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:19 - French mélodie - All voices - 19 and Under | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:20 - French mélodie - All voices - 17 and Under | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
Concert Classes
Own choice of 2 contrasting selections of the classical genre. Selections from the RCM Popular Selection List and the CC Idioms Lists are not permitted, including musical theatre and popular (contemporary) pieces - this includes pieces from RCM List C for levels 1-7, and RCM List D for levels 7-10. Students interested in attending the OMFA Provincial Finals are strongly encouraged to register for this class. OMFA invitations are given at the discretion of the adjudicator. Only 1 mark will be given.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:110 - Voice Concert Class - Beginner - 6-8 years | Fee:$52.00 | Closed |
| Class:111 - Voice Concert Class - Primary - 9-10 years | Fee:$53.00 | Closed |
| Class:112 - Voice Concert Class - Elementary - 11-12 years | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:1023 - Voice Concert Class - Junior - 13-14 years | Fee:$56.00 | Closed |
| Class:1024 - Voice Concert Class - Intermediate - 15-16 years | Fee:$57.00 | Closed |
| Class:1025 - Voice Concert Class - Senior - 17-18 years | Fee:$58.00 | Closed |
| Class:1026 - Voice Concert Class - Advanced - 19-28 years | Fee:$58.00 | Closed |
| Class:1027 - Voice Concert Class - Adult - 29+ years | Fee:$58.00 | Closed |
Vocal Solo - Age Limit Classes
Own Choice. Students must perform one selection from the Classical genre, which may or may not be from any official Syllabus.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:1117 - Classical Voice Solo - Own Choice - Beginner - 6-8 years | Fee:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:1001 - Classical Voice Solo - Own Choice - Primary - 9-10 years | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:1002 - Classical Voice Solo - Own Choice - Elementary - 11-12 years | Fee:$37.00 | Closed |
| Class:1004 - Classical Voice Solo - Own Choice - Junior - 13-14 years | Fee:$38.00 | Closed |
| Class:1006 - Classical Voice Solo - Own Choice - Intermediate - 15-16 years | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:1008 - Classical Voice Solo - Own Choice - Senior - 17-18 years | Fee:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:1009 - Classical Voice Solo - Own Choice - Advanced - 19-28 years | Fee:$44.00 | Closed |
| Class:1241 - Classical Voice Solo - Own Choice - Adult - 29+ years | Fee:$44.00 | Closed |
English Folk Songs
Selections must be of a traditional folk song nature. Any arrangement. Any voice. Classes in this section may be unaccompanied, or accompanied by one instrument.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:53 - Classical Voice English Folk Song - Beginner - 6-8 years | Fee:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:54 - Classical Voice English Folk Song - Primary - 9-10 years | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:55 - Classical Voice English Folk Song - Elementary - 11-12 years | Fee:$37.00 | Closed |
| Class:56 - Classical Voice English Folk Song - Junior - 13-14 years | Fee:$38.00 | Closed |
| Class:59 - Classical Voice English Folk Song - Intermediate - 15-16 years | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:60 - Classical Voice English Folk Song - Senior - 17-18 years | Fee:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:63 - Classical Voice English Folk Song - Advanced - 19-28 years | Fee:$44.00 | Closed |
| Class:64 - Classical Voice English Folk Song - Adult - 19+ years | Fee:$44.00 | Closed |
Any Language Folk Songs
Selections must be of a traditional folk song nature and in any language other than English. Song to be sung in the original language and not a published translation. An original publication of the music must be provided. Classes in this section may be unaccompanied, or accompanied by one instrument.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:67 - Classical Voice Any Language Folk Song - Beginner - 6-8 years | Fee:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:68 - Classical Voice Any Language Folk Song - Primary - 9-10 years | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:71 - Classical Voice Any Language Folk Song - Elementary - 11-12 years | Fee:$37.00 | Closed |
| Class:72 - Classical Voice Any Language Folk Song - Junior - 13-14 years | Fee:$38.00 | Closed |
| Class:75 - Classical Voice Any Language Folk Song - Intermediate - 15-16 years | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:76 - Classical Voice Any Language Folk Song - Senior - 17-18 years | Fee:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:876 - Classical Voice Any Language Folk Song - Advanced - 19-28 years | Fee:$44.00 | Closed |
| Class:877 - Classical Voice Any Language Folk Song - Adult - 29+ years | Fee:$44.00 | Closed |
Levelled Vocal Classes - Open
Own Choice of one piece from the current RCM syllabus or the Conservatory Canada syllabus. Selections must be from the level in which the student is currently studying. Competitors may enter ONE level only. Selections must be from Lists A & B for Introductory to Level 6 and from Lists A, B & C for Levels 7 to 10.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:114 U - Vocal ARCT - any voice | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:115 - Vocal Level 10 - any voice | Fee:$48.00 | Closed |
| Class:116 - Vocal Level 9 - any voice | Fee:$48.00 | Closed |
| Class:117 - Vocal Level 8 - any voice | Fee:$46.00 | Closed |
| Class:118 - Vocal Level 7 - any voice | Fee:$44.00 | Closed |
| Class:119 - Vocal Level 6 - any voice | Fee:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:120 - Vocal Level 5 - any voice | Fee:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:121 - Vocal Level 4 - any voice | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:122 - Vocal Level 3 - any voice | Fee:$38.00 | Closed |
| Class:123 - Vocal Level 2 - any voice | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:124 - Vocal Level 1 - any voice | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:582 - Vocal Preparatory Level - any voice | Fee:$35.00 | Closed |
Vocal Duets and Trios
Own Choice. Ages are as of December 31, 2025. If entrants' birthdates fall under 2 age categories, you must enter the older age class.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:1244 - Vocal Duet/Trio - Adults - 29+ | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:1245 - Vocal Duet/Trio - Advanced - 19-28 years | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:1246 - Vocal Duet/Trio - Senior - 17-18 years | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:1247 - Vocal Duet/Trio - Intermediate - 15-16 years | Fee:$49.00 | Closed |
| Class:1248 - Vocal Duet/Trio - Junior -13-14 years | Fee:$48.00 | Closed |
| Class:1249 - Vocal Duet/Trio - Elementary - 11-12 years | Fee:$47.00 | Closed |
| Class:1250 - Vocal Duet/Trio - Primary - 9-10 years | Fee:$46.00 | Closed |
| Class:1251 - Vocal Duet/Trio - Beginner - 8 and Under | Fee:$44.00 | Closed |