Perform one item of your choice in the classical style. Competitors must be enrolled in VCE Music Unit 1+2 with Classical Voice as their primary instrument of study.  

Competitors are to perform one aria of their choice. It may be from Oratorio, Opera, or Operetta. Any period of aria is acceptable. (As this is a novice aria, competitors may perform works from sources such as the Schirmer 24 Italian Songs and Arias, Arie Antiche, or any other arietta, provided the work has an operatic origin).

Own choice duet or trio. It may be from the classical repertoire, legit musical theatre, or a contemporary work written in a classical style. Some harmony must be demonstrated.

Own choice solo. Any period is acceptable, including contemporary works written to be sung in a classical style. 

Own choice solo. Any period is acceptable, including contemporary works written to be sung in a classical style. 

Own choice solo. Any period is acceptable, including contemporary works written to be sung in a classical style. 

Competitors will perform three contrasting items from their current VCE program as a small recital. Competitors must present at least two different languages. Chosen repertoire must be sung in a classical style. Competitors must be enrolled in VCE Unit 1+2 or 3+4 Music Repertoire or Music Inquiry focusing on Classical Voice performance.

Own choice folk song or traditional ballad. May be in any language. Any arrangement is suitable.

Own choice folk song or traditional ballad. May be in any language. Any arrangement suitable.

Own choice folk song or traditional ballad. May be in any language. Any arrangement is suitable.

Competitors are to perform one song of their choice with a religious or sacred theme.

The work chosen must be performed in the original language in which it was written. Exceptions are made where a particular translation is commonly recognised as part of the informed performance practice of the selected work.

The work chosen must be performed in the original language in which it was written. Exceptions are made where a particular translation is commonly recognised as part of the informed performance practice of the selected work.

The work chosen must be performed in the original language in which it was written. Exceptions are made where a particular translation is commonly recognised as part of the informed performance practice of the selected work.

Competitors are to perform one item from any AMEB (or equivalent) vocal syllabus. The repertoire chosen must be from any current (2023) syllabus.

Own choice solo from a musical or operetta. (Arias from an Opera not accepted). Must be in costume and character. Minimal props are optional. Competitors must demonstrate an appropriate level of stagecraft relevant to the chosen piece they are singing. Stagecraft and movement are taken into consideration in the adjudication of this section.

Own choice solo from a musical or operetta. (Arias from an Opera not accepted). Must be in costume and character. Minimal props are optional. Competitors must demonstrate an appropriate level of stagecraft relevant to the chosen piece they are singing. Stagecraft and movement are taken into consideration in the adjudication of this section.

Own choice solo from a musical or operetta. (Arias from an Opera not accepted). Must be in costume and character. Minimal props are optional. Competitors must demonstrate an appropriate level of stagecraft relevant to the chosen piece they are singing. Stagecraft and movement are taken into consideration in the adjudication of this section.

Competitors are to perform one ballad from the Golden Age of musical theatre (Pre-1965). Competitors do not need to be in character or costume for this section.

Competitors are to perform one comedic song of their choice. Must be sung in a classical or legit style.