The 4th Classical Voice Singing Competition 2024
Classical Voice 2024
27 Sep 2024 to 29 Sep 2024
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
No rules available
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 9/08/2024 12:00:00 AM (AEST)
VCE Units 1+2
100 Own Choice Solo     VCE Units 1+2

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.  

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
VCE Units 1 - 4
101 CVSC VCE Award Solo     VCE Units 1 - 4

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.

Entry: $15.001st Certificate & Trophy + $300          
Year 9-12
102 Novice Aria Award Solo     Year 9-12

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).

Entry: $15.001st Certificate + $250          2nd Certificate + $100          HM Certificate          
Year 7-12
103 Own Choice Duet or Trio     Year 7-12

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.

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
Year 7 & 8
104 Own Choice Solo     Year 7 & 8

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

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
105 Musical Theatre Solo     Year 7 & 8

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.

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
106 Folk Song or Traditional Ballad Solo     Year 7 & 8

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

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
107 Art Song Solo     Year 7 & 8

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.

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
Year 9 & 10
108 Own Choice Solo     Year 9 & 10

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

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
109 Musical Theatre Solo     Year 9 & 10

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.

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
110 Folk Song or Traditional Ballad Solo     Year 9 & 10

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

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
111 Art Song Solo     Year 9 & 10

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.

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
Year 11 & 12
112 Own Choice Solo     Year 11 & 12

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

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
113 Musical Theatre Solo     Year 11 & 12

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.

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
114 Folk Song or Traditional Ballad Solo     Year 11 & 12

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

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
115 Art Song Solo     Year 11 & 12

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.

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
Year 7-12
116 AMEB (or equivalent) Own Choice Solo     Year 7-12

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

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
117 Comedy Song Solo     Year 7-12

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

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
118 Golden Age Musical Theatre Ballad Solo     Year 7-12

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.

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate          
119 Religious or Sacred Song Solo     Year 7-12

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

Entry: $12.001st Certificate + $40          2nd Certificate + $20          HM Certificate