2026 Syllabus - Musical Theatre (Voice)
Please read the General Rules at the front of the Syllabus as well as those pertaining to the Musical Theatre (Voice) Section. TO AVOID DISQUALIFICATION, please read all rules CAREFULLY. RULE CHANGES MAY HAVE BEEN MADE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS OF THE PMF. Any questions are to be directed to the Festival office at (647) 282-7335 or email admin@peelmusicfestival.ca.
One copy of original music MUST be provided by the performer for the adjudicator. Accompanists MUST show their own original music to the clerk before the performance. Accompanists may then play from a photocopy or a transposition instead of from the original.
Internet Purchases: Competitors who purchase eligible music on the Internet must provide one receipt. Lead sheets are NOT acceptable. Full accompaniment versions must be purchased.
Only selections from a staged, theatre production may be used. The selection must be AGE appropriate. The selection MUST NOT be a medley of songs. REPEATS ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED. Competitors may use costumes and up to 2 (two) hand held props however, judging will be based solely on the musical presentation.
Competitors will sing ONE SELECTION, except for Concert Classes.
All selections must be accompanied. Please arrange for your own LIVE accompanist, as no recorded accompaniments will be permitted.
Solo Music Theatre Classes
Competitors must perform one selection from a staged music theatre production. Please note: Competitors must use the versions of songs as shown in the Production book/score and not arrangements or Junior show versions. Songs from musicals that have only been workshopped, songs from revues, cabarets or songs that are written as stand-alone songs in musical theatre style are NOT PERMITTED.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:1125 - Girls and Boys - 8 years and under | Fee:$43.00 | Register |
| Class:1126 - Girls and Boys - 9-10 years | Fee:$43.00 | Register |
| Class:1127 - Girls - 11-12 years | Fee:$43.00 | Register |
| Class:1128 - Boys - 11-12 years | Fee:$43.00 | Register |
| Class:1129 - Girls - 13-14 years | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:1130 - Boys - 13-14 years | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:1131 - Girls - 15-16 years | Fee:$46.00 | Register |
| Class:1132 - Boys - 15-16 years | Fee:$46.00 | Register |
| Class:1133 - Girls - 17-18 years | Fee:$47.00 | Register |
| Class:1134 - Boys - 17-18 years | Fee:$47.00 | Register |
| Class:1135 - Female - 19-28 years | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:1136 - Male - 19-28 years | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:1137 - Mature Adults - 29 & over | Fee:$51.00 | Register |
Music Theatre Concert Classes
Students must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the following:
• Fully staged musical theatre productions.
• Please note: Participants must use the versions of songs as shown in the production book/score and not arrangements or Junior show versions.
• Selections are NOT permitted from animated films and movie musicals.
Songs from musicals that have only been workshopped, songs from revues, cabarets or songs that are written as stand-alone songs in musical theatre style are NOT PERMITTED.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:1138 - Beginner - Girls and Boys - 6-8 years 10 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:1139 - Primary - Girls and Boys - 9-10 years 10 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$51.00 | Register |
| Class:1140 - Elementary - Girls and Boys - 11-12 years 10 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:1141 - Junior - Girls and Boys - 13-14 years 10 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$57.00 | Register |
| Class:1142 - Intermediate - Girls and Boys - 15-16 years 15 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:1143 - Senior - Girls and Boys - 17-18 years 15 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$62.00 | Register |
| Class:1144 - Advanced - Female and Male - 19-28 years 15 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:1145 - Mature Adults - Female and Male - 29 and over 15 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
Music Theatre Duets and Trios
Competitors must perform one selection only. The Adjudicator will take choice of repertoire into consideration.
Memorization is optional, but strongly encouraged.
Competitors must perform one selection from a staged music theatre production.
Selections from STAGED Disney Productions - please note competitors must use the versions of songs as shown in the production book/score and not arrangements or Junior show versions.
Songs from musicals that have only been workshopped, songs from revues, cabarets or songs that are written as stand alone songs in musical theatre style are NOT PERMITTED.
For the purpose of this class:
Adult & Child duets: Adult is defined as anyone over the age of 19 playing with a younger child.
Teacher & Child: Teacher is defined as anyone who is a music teacher (this would include parents/grandparents, etc. if they are teachers).
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:1154 - Beginner - 8 and under 10 minutes maximum | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:1155 - Primary - 9 -10 years 10 minutes maximum | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:1156 - Elementary - 11-12 years 10 minutes maximum | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:1157 - Junior - 13-14 years 15 minutes maximum | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:1158 - Intermediate - 15-16 years 15 minutes maximum | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:1159 - Senior - 17-18 years 15 minutes maximum | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:1160 - Advanced - 19-28 years 20 minutes maximum | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:1161 - Amateur Adults 10 minutes maximum | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:1162 - Adult and Child 10 minutes maximum | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:1163 - Teacher and Child 10 minutes maximum | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
Music Theatre Small Ensembles
Groups of 4-15 competitors
Each ensemble MUST perform 2 (two) selections. Selections MUST be musically contrasting. The Adjudicator will take choice of repertoire into consideration
Memorization is not required but is highly recommended.
Competitors MUST perform one selection from a staged music theatre production.
Please note: Competitors must use the versions of songs as shown in the production book/score and not arrangements or Junior show versions.
Songs from musicals that have only been workshopped, songs from revues, cabarets or songs that are written as stand-alone songs in musical theatre style are NOT PERMITTED.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:1164 - Small Ensemble where the majority of the members are 19 years of age and over 35 minute maximum | Fee:$80.00 | Register |
| Class:1165 - Small Ensemble where the majority of the members are 19 years of age and under 30 minute maximum | Fee:$80.00 | Register |
| Class:1166 - Small ensemble where the majority of the members are 16 years of age and under 25 minute maximum | Fee:$75.00 | Register |
| Class:1167 - Small Ensemble where the majority of the members are 12 years of age and under 20 minute maximum | Fee:$75.00 | Register |
| Class:1168 - Small Ensemble where the majority of the members are 10 years of age and under 15 minute maximum | Fee:$75.00 | Register |
Songs From Screen and More Solo Classes
Competitors must perform one selection from the following:
• Songs from animated films (including Disney)
• Songs from revues, cabarets, movies or television , shows/series
• Songs from musicals that have only been workshopped (not fully staged)
• Stand-alone songs in musical theatre style (eg. Girl in 14G, Taylor the Latte Boy, Darryl is a Boy, songs from Smash television show, etc.)
• Songs written for but cut from staged musicals (eg. More to the Story from Shrek, Crossing a Bridge, Anastasia)
Instrumental cuts are permitted
Duets that can be performed as a solo, eg. I See the Light, Tangled
b) NOT permitted:
· Songs from fully-staged musical theatre productions
· Songs that were written first for staged musicals and that were later made into movies, eg. The Sound of Music, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Hamilton, In the Heights, Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked
· Selections from Junior show versions of musicals that have been cut or simplified.
· Selections that are primarily spoken patter (eg. Ya Got Trouble from The Music Man, Aaron Burr, Sir from Hamilton)
· Songs listed in the RCM or CC classical syllabi (Lists A and B from Levels 1-6; Lists A, B, C from Levels 7-10)
· Operetta/light opera selections (Gilbert & Sullivan, Romberg, Lehar, Johann Strauss)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:4095 - Beginner - Girls and Boys 6-8 years 10 minutes maximum performance time | Fee:$43.00 | Register |
| Class:4096 - Primary - Girls and Boys 9-10 years 10 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$43.00 | Register |
| Class:4097 - Elementary - Girls and Boys 11-12 years 10 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$43.00 | Register |
| Class:4098 - Junior - Girls and Boys - 13-14 years 10 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:4099 - Intermediate - Girls and Boys - 15-16 years 15 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$46.00 | Register |
| Class:4100 - Senior - Girls and Boys - 17-18 years 15 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$47.00 | Register |
| Class:4101 - Advanced - Male and Female - 19-28 years 15 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$63.00 | Register |
| Class:4102 - Mature Adults - Male and Female - 29 and over 15 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
Songs from Screens and More Concert Class
Competitors must perform 2 (two) selections from the following:
*Songs from animated films (including Disney)
*Songs from revues, cabarets, movies or television shows/series
*Songs from musicals that have only been workshopped (not fully staged)
*Stand alone songs in musical theatre style (eg. Girl in 14G, Taylor the Latte Boy, Darryl is a Boy, songs from Smash television show, etc)
*Songs written for but cut from staged musicals (eg. More to the Story from Shrek, Crossing a Bridge, Anastasia)
Instrumental cuts are permitted.
Duets that can be performed as a solo, (eg. I See the Light, Tangled)
NOT PERMITTED:
*Songs from fully staged musical theatre productions
*Songs that were written first for staged musicals and that were later made into movies (eg. The Sound of Music, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Hamilton, In the Heights, Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked)
*Selections from Junior show versions of musicals that have been cut or simplified
*Selections that are primarily spoken patter (eg. Ya Got Trouble from the Music Man, Aaron Burr, Sir from Hamilton)*Songs listed in the RCM or CC classical syllabi (Lists A and B from Levels 1-6; Lists A, B, C from Levels 7-10)
*Operetta/light opera selections (Gilbert & Sullivan, Romberg, Lehar, Johann Strauss)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:1146 - Beginner - Girls and Boys - 6-8 years 10 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:1147 - Primary - Girls and Boys - 9-10 years 10 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$51.00 | Register |
| Class:1148 - Elementary - Girls and Boys - 11-12 years 10 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:1149 - Junior - Girls and Boys - 13-14 years 10 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:1150 - Intermediate - Girls and Boys - 15-16 years 15 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:1151 - Senior - Girls and Boys - 17-18 years 15 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$62.00 | Register |
| Class:1152 - Advanced - Female and Male - 19-28 years 15 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:1153 - Mature Adults - Female and Male - 29 and over 15 minute maximum performance time | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
Songs From Screen and More Duets and Trios
Students are required to perform one selection only.
The Adjudicator will take choice of repertoire into consideration.
Memorization is optional, but strongly encouraged
Permitted:
• Songs from animated films (including Disney)
• Songs from revues, cabarets, movies or television shows/series
• Songs from musicals that have only been workshopped (not fully staged)
• Stand-alone songs in musical theatre style
• Songs written for but cut from staged musicals
Instrumental cuts are permitted
NOT permitted:
· Songs from fully-staged musical theatre productions
· Songs that were written first for staged musicals and that were later made into movies·
Selections from Junior show versions of musicals that have been cut or simplified.
· Selections that are primarily spoken patter ·
Songs listed in the RCM or CC classical syllabi (Lists A and B from Levels 1-6; Lists A, B, C
from Levels 7-10)
· Operetta/light opera selections (Gilbert & Sullivan, Romberg, Lehar, Johann Strauss)
For the purpose of this class:
• Adult & Child duets: Adult is defined as anyone over the age of 19 playing with a younger child.
• Teacher & Child duets: Teacher is defined as anyone who is a music teacher (this would
include parents/grandparents, etc. if they are teachers)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:4105 - Beginner - ages 8 and under 10 minute maximum | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:4106 - Primary - ages 9-10 10 minute maximum | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:4107 - Elementary - ages 11-12 10 minute maximum | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:4108 - Junior - ages 13-14 15 minute maximum | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:4109 - Intermediate - ages 15-16 15 minute maximum | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:4110 - Senior - ages 17-18 15 minute maximum | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:4111 - Advanced - ages 19-28 20 minute maximum | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:4112 - Adult & Child 10 minute maximum | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:4113 - Teacher & Child 10 minute maximum | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:4114 - Amateur Adults 10 minute maximum | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
Songs From Screen and More Small Ensembles
Groups of 4-15 members
Each ensemble must perform 2 (two) selections
Selections must be musically contrasting. The Adjudicator will take choice of repertoire into consideration.
Memorization is not required but is highly recommended
Permitted:
• Songs from animated films (including Disney)
• Songs from revues, cabarets, movies or television shows/series
• Songs from musicals that have only been workshopped (not fully staged)
• Stand-alone songs in musical theatre style
• Songs written for but cut from staged musicals
Instrumental cuts are permitted
NOT permitted:
· Songs from fully-staged musical theatre productions
· Songs that were written first for staged musicals and that were later made into movies·
Selections from Junior show versions of musicals that have been cut or simplified.
· Selections that are primarily spoken patter ·
Songs listed in the RCM or CC classical syllabi (Lists A and B from Levels 1-6; Lists A, B, C
from Levels 7-10)
· Operetta/light opera selections (Gilbert & Sullivan, Romberg, Lehar, Johann Strauss)
Please note: Competitors must use the versions of songs as shown in the production
book/score and not arrangements or Junior show versions.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:4115 - Small Ensemble where the majority of the members are 19 years of age and over 35 minute maximum | Fee:$80.00 | Register |
| Class:4116 - Small Ensemble where the majority of the members are 19 years of age and under 30 minute maximum | Fee:$80.00 | Register |
| Class:4117 - Small ensemble where the majority of the members are 16 years of age and under 25 minute maximum | Fee:$75.00 | Register |
| Class:4118 - Small Ensemble where the majority of the members are 12 years of age and under 20 minute maximum | Fee:$75.00 | Register |
| Class:4119 - Small Ensemble where the majority of the members are 10 years of age and under 15 minute maximum | Fee:$75.00 | Register |