CLASSICAL VOICE
March 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2023
ADJUDICATOR: Kevin Zakresky
It is the responsibility of competitors and teachers to follow the Rules and Regulations of
the festival. Entries are the responsibility of competitors and teachers. Errors or omissions
are not the responsibility of the festival.
All disciplines
All disciplines run at the discretion of the festival, dependent on sufficient entries.
All music must be published.
Photocopied music may not be used in the Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival without
the written permission of the copyright holder (composer or publisher). “Permission to
Photocopy or Transcribe” letters and “Authorized Music” copies must be with the Music at
the competition.
Second copies transcribing music to another key will not be permitted unless
authorization is given by copyright holder. The Canadian Federation of Music Festivals has
now deemed it permissible to use photocopies for page turns if the original copy is present
at the performance. There must be two original copies present in the competition hall. Any
competitor or accompanist violating copyright laws will be immediately disqualified.
Please state age and singing grade level of the competitor on the entry forms.
Incomplete and erroneous forms will be returned.
Class numbers are determined by singing grade, (excluding vocal ensembles, choirs, and
non-competitive entries) and will be further subdivided by age groups as follows:
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Junior A
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Ages 10 years and under
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Junior B
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Ages 11 – 14
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Intermediate
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Ages 18 and under
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Senior
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Ages 24 & under
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Open Adult
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Ages 25 & up
no medallions or scholarships awarded
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Competitors must compete at the same singing grade level in all solo classes. (Excluding
non-competitive entries)
Use the current RCM or Conservatory Canada syllabus for all list classes. If a selection
appears in the syllabi under different grade levels, the song may be sung within the range it
occurs (i.e., in Grade 6 in one syllabus and Grade 8 in another- the song can be sung in
Grades 6, 7, and 8).
“Own Choice” classes are encouraged to use RCM or Conservatory Canada pieces, and
where applicable, Canadian composers. “Own Choice” repertoire must be consistent in
difficulty with the competitor’s selected singing grade. The Music Festival Committee trusts
the integrity of teachers and performers to comply with this regulation. If, for any reason, an
adjudicator finds repertoire unsuitable in a singing grade level, the adjudicator has the right
to refuse marks.
Competitors are responsible for providing their own accompanist.
Non-Competitive Classes - any competitor may enter any class as non-competitive. They
will be given adjudication but will not be eligible for any certificates, cups, awards and/or
scholarships. The class will be scheduled as determined by the festival.
The Music Festival Committee respects the right for all competitors to have a performance
setting void of distractions and interruptions. Persons not showing courtesy and respect to
the competitor will be removed from the performance venue and disciplinary action may be
taken by the Music Festival Committee.
Changes to the selection or additions to a selection cannot be made after the Festival
Program is presented online. Any changes will require the piece to be presented as non-
competitive.