SYLLABUS 2026
VOCAL SECTION
June 19th-21st
Blockhouse Bay Community Centre
Vocal Convenor: Christine Daverne
Adjudicator: Gina Sanders
Official Accompanist:
Juan Kim. Email: jkim387@aucklanduni.ac.nz
Entries open date: TBC
GENERAL CLASSES
CLASS 200 RESTRICTED CLASS - Song In Costume. 9 years & under $15 Entry Fee
Open to competitors who have not received a First Placing for Vocal in this Festival or any other Performing Arts Vocal Competition. The person with the highest marks wins the CDP Award.
Please note: The song entered in this class cannot be used in any other class at this festival.
CLASS 201 VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP 9 years and under $15 entry fee
Competitors must enter this class and classes, 202, 203, 204, 205. The person with the highest marks wins the Arietta Trophy and $30
CLASS 202 Vocal Solo 9 Years and under $15 entry fee
CLASS 203 Traditional or Folk Song 9 Years and under $15 entry fee
CLASS 204 Sacred/Spiritual/Gospel 9 years and under $15 entry fee
CLASS 205 Song in Costume 9 years and under $15 entry fee
CLASS 211 VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP 10 years and 12 years $15 entry fee
Competitors must enter this class and classes, 212, 213, 214, 215. The person with the highest marks wins the Margo Roberts Trophy and $30
CLASS 212 Vocal Solo 10 and 12 years $15 entry fee
CLASS 213 Traditional or Folk Song 10 and 12 years $15 entry fee
CLASS 214 Sacred/Spiritual/Gospel 10 and 12 years $15 entry fee
CLASS 215 Song in Costume 10 and 12 years $15 entry fee
CLASS 221 VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP 13 years and 15 years $15 entry fee
Competitors must enter this class and classes, 222, 223, 224, 225. The person with the highest marks wins the Robert Freeman Memorial Cup and $30
CLASS 222 Vocal Solo 13 and 15 years $15 entry fee
CLASS 223 Traditional or Folk Song 12 and 15 years $15 entry fee
CLASS 224 Sacred/Spiritual/Gospel 12 and 15 years $15 entry fee
CLASS 225 Song in Costume 12 and 15 years $15 entry fee
CLASS 231 VOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP 16 years – 18 years $15 entry fee
Competitors must enter this class and classes, 232, 233, 234, 235. The person with the highest marks wins the Vicki Martin Trophy and $30
CLASS 232 Vocal Solo 15 - 18 years $15 entry fee
CLASS 233 Traditional or Folk Song 15 – 18 years $15 entry fee
CLASS 234 Sacred/Spiritual/Gospel 15 – 18 year $15 entry fee
CLASS 235 Song in Costume 15 - 18 years $15 entry fee
CLASS 260 MUSICAL THEATRE IN COSTUME 30 years and under
$20 entry fee
Candidates must prepare two contrasting selection, in Costume. Songs will not be sung consecutively to ensure time for Costume Change.
· Time Limit 4 minutes (per song)
· Prize Money: 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50
Class 260 may only take place if there are more than 5 competitors
CLASS 261 RAMON OPIE MEMORIAL CUP RECITAL 30 years and under.
$20 entry fee
Ramon Opie QSM (1917-1995) was a prominent Auckland based tenor who was a soloist for the NZ Opera Company, Auckland Choral Society, Grand Opera Society, and many others.
· The recital must include three contrasting songs:
1. Gilbert and Sullivan own selection
2. Classical Aria own selection.
3. German Lied own selection
· Time Limit: 15 minutes
· Prize Money: 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $75
Class 261 may only take place if there are more than 5 competitors
SPECIAL AWARDS
Vocal Festival Cup: Awarded to the most impressive item in the vocal section
Donated by Christina Tynan, Christine Davern, and Fay McNeil,
Arietta Trophy: Classes 201, 202, 203, 204, 205 (9 years and under)
CDP Award: Restricted Class 200 (9 years and under)
Donated by CDP Christine Davern Productions.
Margo Roberts Trophy: Classes 211, 212, 213, 214, 215 (10-12 years)
Robert Freeman Memorial Cup: Classes 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 (13-15 years)
Donated by R & R Barnaby.
Vicky Martin Trophy: Classes 231, 232, 233, 234, 235 (16-18 years)
Donated by Merle Martin.
Ramon Opie Memorial Cup: Class 261 (30 years and under)
Donated by Elizabeth Noffke.
WAPAC Music Theatre Trophy: Class 260 (30 years and under)
Donated by Fay McNeil.
Kotuku Cup: Donated by Margaret Lindsay and Catherine Oxenham