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Musical Theatre - Syllabus 2027

Please refer to the section “READ ME FIRST” for complete registration information.                                                      
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2027 11:59 PM - last day to register without a late fee.

REMEMBER: To be considered for recommendation to the 2027 Provincial Music Festival, students entering classes shall perform repertoire that aligns with grade level guidelines in the current FCMF syllabus.

  • Maximum performance time: 10 minutes including setup. This will be enforced.
  • Repertoire from Gilbert & Sullivan works is not eligible.
  • Costume optional. Props must be inanimate. Accompaniment restricted to one instrument.
  • Please ensure that repertoire is age- and language-appropriate for performer and audience members. Note that permission from the copyright holder is required to adapt or parody an existing musical work (e.g., altered song texts). Written permission from the publisher must be obtained before altering a published work. Contact SOCAN for more information.
  • Please note: If a teacher, parent, or student wishes their performance to be considered “non-competitive,” please contact the Festival office.
  • Transpositions of songs are allowed. Please ensure the Adjudicator has the key in which the singer is choosing to perform.
  • Memorization is expected in all classes.
  • The adjudicator will evaluate character portrayal, storytelling, vocal accuracy, diction, and overall stage presence. For Ensemble classes, balance and interaction among performers will also be assessed.

Musical Theatre - Classes (10 & Under to Under 18)

Repertoire for Classes 2118 - 2126 and 2135 - 2136 may be from any stage production or movie musical

2136 MUSICAL THEATRE - ANY VOICE - 10 YEARS AND UNDER
Own Choice — one selection.		 $35.00
2118A MUSICAL THEATRE - ANY VOICE - UNDER 12 YEARS
Own Choice — one selection.		 $35.00
2118B MUSICAL THEATRE - ANY VOICE - UNDER 12 YEARS (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice — one selection.		 $35.00
2119 MUSICAL THEATRE - ANY VOICE - UNDER 14 YEARS
Own Choice — one selection.		 $35.00
2120 MUSICAL THEATRE - ANY VOICE - UNDER 16 YEARS
Own Choice — one selection.		 $35.00
2121 MUSICAL THEATRE - ANY VOICE - UNDER 18 YEARS
Own Choice — one selection.		 $40.00
2122 MUSICAL THEATRE DUET - ANY VOICES - UNDER 12 YEARS
Own Choice — one selection.		 $40.00
2123 MUSICAL THEATRE DUET - ANY VOICES - UNDER 14 YEARS
Own Choice — one selection.		 $40.00
2124 MUSICAL THEATRE DUET - ANY VOICES - UNDER 16 YEARS
Own Choice — one selection.		 $40.00
2125 MUSICAL THEATRE DUET - ANY VOICES - UNDER 18 YEARS
Own Choice — one selection.		 $45.00
2135 MUSICAL THEATRE DUET - ANY VOICES - OPEN
Own Choice — one selection.		 $45.00
2126 MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE - ANY VOICES (3–12 SINGERS) - UNDER 18 YEARS
Own Choice — one selection.		 $60.00

Musical Theatre - Adult, Open & Provincial Classes

Repertoire for classes 2127 - 2129 is restricted to music from recognized stage productions.  Music from movies or television productions is not permitted and will result in disqualificiation.

2127 MUSICAL THEATRE - ANY VOICE - SENIOR - 18 YEARS AND OVER
Own Choice — one selection.		 $45.00
2128 MUSICAL THEATRE DUET - ANY VOICES - SENIOR - 18 YEARS AND OVER
Own Choice — one selection.		 $50.00
2129 MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE - ANY VOICES (3 - 12 SINGERS) - 18 YEARS AND OVER
Own Choice — one selection.		 $70.00

PROVINCIAL CLASSES - JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE, AND SENIOR/ADVANCED

NOTE: Repertoire for Classes 2130 - 2132 is not to include revues, operatta/light opera. Spoken passages are allowed only if published in the script/score provided

2130 MUSICAL THEATRE - PROVINCIAL CLASS, JUNIOR (14 YEARS AND UNDER)
Own Choice — two selections:
One selection must be a Musical Theatre Ballad
One selection must be a Musical Theatre Up-Tempo
Check Musical Theatre requirements for Provincial and National Music Festivals: www.fmfns.ca & www.fcmf.org; see FCMF glossary of terms at end of page.		 $40.00
2131 MUSICAL THEATRE - PROVINCIAL CLASS, INTERMEDIATE (18 YEARS AND UNDER)
Own Choice — two selections:
One selection must be a Musical Theatre Ballad
One selection must be a Musical Theatre Up-Tempo
Check Musical Theatre requirements for Provincial and National Music Festivals: www.fmfns.ca & www.fcmf.org; see FCMF glossary of terms at end of page.		 $45.00
2132 MUSICAL THEATRE - PROVINCIAL CLASS, INTERMEDIATE (30 YEARS AND UNDER)
Own Choice — two selections:
One selection must be a Musical Theatre Ballad
One selection must be a Musical Theatre Up-Tempo
Check Musical Theatre requirements for Provincial and National Music Festivals: www.fmfns.ca & www.fcmf.org; see FCMF glossary of terms at end of page.		 $50.00

Gilbert & Sullivan Classes

Please refer to the section “READ ME FIRST” for complete registration information.                                                      
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2027 11:59 PM - last day to register without a late fee.

2133 GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOLO - ANY VOICE
Own Choice — one selection from a Gilbert & Sullivan production.
Maximum time is 7 minutes including setup.
Costume optional.		 $45.00
2134 Own Choice — one selection from a Gilbert & Sullivan production.
Maximum time is 7 minutes including setup.
Costume optional.		 $50.00

MUSICAL THEATRE REPERTOIRE DEFINITIONS from FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUSIC FESTIVALS (FCMF)

  • Musical: a group of pieces connected by a story line and characters

  • Staged musical: written with the intent to be performed on stage, with set, costumes, etc.

  • Non-staged musical: written for movies only

  • Revue: a group of pieces in musical theatre style without the connecting story line, although there may be a common theme

  • Character piece: a piece in musical theatre style that is not part of a show and is sometimes known as a "stand-alone piece"

  • Operetta: falls somewhere between an opera and a musical. Like a musical, it most often contains spoken dialogues as well as song; it tends to be shorter and less complex than traditional operas.

  • Ballad: used to describe music with a slower tempo, often a serious or introspective nature, e.g. "On My Own" [from Les Miserables].

  • Up-Tempo: used to describe music with a lively tempo, often comedy, e.g. - "One Hundred Easy Ways" [from Wonderful Town].