SRMTA PROVINCIAL VOICE COMPETITION
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Deadline April 1, 2021

The National Vocal Competition, hosted by the Manitoba Registered Music Teachers’ Association (MRMTA), will be held at the 2021 CFMTA virtual conference, July 8 & 9. To celebrate MRMTA’s 100th Anniversary and in recognition of the wonderful tradition of singing in Manitoba, the goal is to encourage and contribute to the careers of young, promising singers. Competition prizes will be awarded as follows:

• 1st prize -  $5,000
• 2nd prize - $3,000
• 3rd prize -  $2,000
• Other prizes TBA

To determine the Saskatchewan representative to the National Competition, a provincial competition will be judged via video recording. An alternate will be selected by the adjudicator in the event that the winner, through unforeseen circumstances, cannot compete. Competitors and their teachers are responsible for reading and understanding the regulations governing the MRMTA National Voice Competition, as well as those of the provincial level competition. The complete National Rules & Regulations can be accessed on the CFMTA website:
https://www.cfmta.org/en/national-voice-competition/



NATIONAL COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS1. The National Voice Competition is limited to Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. Competitors must not have reached their 25th birthday by January 1, 2021.
2. Competitors must be students of a Registered Music Teacher at the time of application.
3. SEMI-FINAL ROUND - No changes in repertoire are permitted once application is submitted.
a) Competitors in the CFMTA/FCAPM National Competition must present a program list consisting of the following:
Each Singer will prepare 10 (or more) Vocal Selections

• 1 or more must be an Aria
• 1 or more must be German Lied
• 1 or more must be French Mélodie
• 1 or more must be National Art Song
• 1 or more must be American or British Art Song
• 2 or more must be Canadian Art Song (French and/or English)
• 3 or more additional songs of the singer's choice - any language - may be art song/oratorio/mass/requiem/opera aria/folk song/other

*A strong recommendation is made for the singer to prepare one or more selections based on diversity - this could mean a piece composed by a BIPOC composer, a piece about diversity (content), or the struggles of minorities. In keeping with the conference theme, a special prize will be given for the best performance of a vocal selection based on diversity.
Of the selections, one (or more) selections must be composed prior to 1800
Of the selections, four (or more) languages must be represented, one of which must be Italian
At the semi-final round, the singers will sing 4 selections of their choice.
At the final round, the singers will sing a 25-to-35-minute program of their choice, based on the 10 (or more) selections submitted in their repertoire form. The repertoire list need not be thought of as comprising a complete recital program. Repertoire from the semi-final round may not be repeated.
All selections Must be memorized.
The selections should represent a variety of composers and eras. Repertoire should be of an advanced level such as Grade 10, ARCT and above. The selections need not be listed in any syllabus.
b) Three finalists will be selected from the Semi-Final Round of the competition to proceed to the Final round of the competition.
c) AWARDS given at the conclusion of the Semi-Final Round.
4. FINAL ROUND - No changes in repertoire are permitted once the selection has been submitted.
A completely new program must be presented. Time Limits: a minimum of 25 minutes to a maximum of 35 minutes.
5. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Each Provincial/Territorial Association will be responsible for the financial expenses incurred during the selection of its competitor. Each Provincial/Territorial Association may choose, by audition or otherwise, ONE competitor who will represent their Province/Territory.
6. APPLICATION FORM
The Online Application Form is available on the website - click here
Applications will be accepted using the online form only. You will need the following when applying online:
* Application Fee ($250.00) payment options are on the application form
* Photo – digital copy (1,000 kb)
* Resume (100 to 150 words maximum)
* List of Repertoire, in order of performance, for both Semi-Final and Final programs, including Title (complete), Composer (first and last name), performance time of each piece
* name/address/contact information of your teacher and CFMTA Provincial Representative.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE PROVINCIAL LEVEL OF COMPETITION

1. Competitors must be students of a Registered Music Teacher in Canada at the time of entry.
2. The Entry package must be received by the provincial convener no later than 11:59 p.m. April 1, 2021 (late entries will not be accepted) by e-mail to srmta.registrar@gmail.com. The Entry package should include:

• Entry Form
• $100 provincial entry fee by e transfer to srmta.registrar@gmail.com OR via Paypal.
• Video Recording of the National Semi-Final repertoire (see above for requirements) by E-mailed link to your video on YouTube. Please see the YouTube Instructions on srmta.com below this application form.
• List of the National Final repertoire in order of performance including the exact time of each selection

1. The name of the Provincial winner will be announced by April 15, 2021. If, in the opinion of the adjudicator, the standard attained is not of sufficient merit, no winner will be chosen.
2. Decisions of the Judge at every stage of the competition will be final and not subject to question, review or appeal.
3. SRMTA will pay for the national entry fee. PLEASE NOTE: This year the competition will be held virtually, so no travel, accommodations or meals will be covered.
   
   

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Past National Competitors who Represented SRMTA

2019 - Emma Johnson, Regina
2013 - Whitney Mather, Saskatoon

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Last Update - January 25, 2021