Vocal/Choral – 2027 Syllabus

1 June – 20 June 2027 · 38 classes · Ages as at 31 December 2027

Download PDF Enter online

Key dates

Entries open: 21 Oct 2026
Entries close: 17 Apr 2027 11:59pm
Competitor music uploads: 4 Nov – 23 May 2027
WWCC details due: 19 May 2027
Festival: 1 Jun – 20 Jun 2027
Ages taken as at: 31 Dec 2027

Conditions of Entry

Vocal/Choral

9–11 June 2026 at the Riverside Civic Theatre. Verse Speaking Choirs 16 June 2026, Civic Theatre.

Adjudicator: Benjamin Oxley

Co-ordinator

Barbara Redgrave
music@dubboeisteddfod.org.au
0447 979 785

All items in the Vocal and Choral Sections are own choice. No official accompanist is provided. Maximum Time Limits for Solo and Duet Classes: 12 Years and under – 3 minutes, 17 years and under – 5 minutes, Open – 7 minutes, Operatic Aria – 10 minutes. Recorded accompaniments must be submitted through Music Uploads.

Vocal Solo

Solo

Microphone optional for classes 1112 to 1280.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
1000	6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (microphone to be used) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1000G	Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (Microphone to be used) (part G) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1000F	Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (Microphone to be used) (part F) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1000E	Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (Microphone to be used) (part E) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1000D	Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (Microphone to be used) (part D) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1000C	Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (Microphone to be used) (part C) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1000B	Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (Microphone to be used) (part B) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1000A	Vocal Solo 6 years and under Nursery Rhyme in Costume (Microphone to be used) (part A) · 3 min 6 years and under	6 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1112	12 years and under – Vocal Solo · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1113	13 to 16 years only – Vocal Solo · 5 min 13–16 years	13–16 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1116	13 to 16 years only – Popular, Rock, Blues or Jazz Song · 5 min 13–16 years	13–16 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1213	13 to 16 years – Musical Theatre – Costume Optional · 5 min 13–16 years	13–16 years	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1230	Adult Solo – Any genre 30 years and over (adjudication only) · 7 min 30 years and over	30 years and over		$9.00
1270	Open Musical Theatre or Operetta – Costume Optional · 7 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1280	Open – Popular, Rock, Jazz or Blues (excluding Musical Theatre) · 7 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1284	Open – Folk or Traditional Song · 7 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1285	Open – Art Song · 7 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1287	Open – Sacred Song or Aria from Oratorio · 7 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00
1289	Open Operatic Aria – Entry to this class is conditional upon performance in a minimum of two other Open classes · 10 min Any age	Any age	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Novice Vocal Solo

Solo

Vocalists who have been learning for 18 months or less. Microphone optional.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $20 / $15 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
1312	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$7.00
1317	17 years and under · 5 min 17 years and under	17 years and under	$20 / $15 / $10	$9.00

Vocal Duo/Trio

Duo / Trio

Microphone optional.

Prizes: Medal / Medal / Medal · $40 / $20 / $10

Class	Description	Age	Prizes	Fee
1432	12 years and under · 3 min 12 years and under	12 years and under	Medal / Medal / Medal	$10.00
1439	Open · 7 min Any age	Any age	$40 / $20 / $10	$12.00

School Choral Groups

Group People's Choice

School Choirs are to sing two own choice songs of a contrasting nature. Secondary School Choirs are to have at least one song in two or more part harmony. Choice of song will be taken into consideration. Where a school is defined, a teacher cannot be performing in the group other than as a conductor.

Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
1870	Kindergarten, Years 1 and 2 Choir Schools only · 7 min Any age	Any age	$13.00
1874	Primary School Choir Years 3 to 6 Schools only · 10 min Any age	Any age	$13.00
1875	Small School Choir (school with less than 100 students) Schools only · 10 min Any age	Any age	$13.00
1876	Secondary School Choir Schools only · 10 min Any age	Any age	$13.00
1878	School Signing Choir Schools only · 10 min Any age	Any age	$13.00

School Groups – Any Style/Genre

Group People's Choice

One item only to be performed.

Time limit: 10 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
1880	School Group – Special Education Unit – Dance/Choral/Signing Choir/Percussion Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00

Open Choral Groups

Group People's Choice

Choice of song can be any genre unless specified. Choirs may consist of any combination – e.g. women, men, school and church choirs. Competitors in Open Choral Groups must be prepared to perform at an evening session. One song only to be sung.

Time limit: 6 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
1990	Youth Chorus – 18 years and under, Minimum of 4 voices 18 years and under	18 years and under	$13.00
1991	Vocal Ensemble 3 to 9 voices Any age	Any age	$13.00
1992	Sacred Song, Minimum of 10 voices Any age	Any age	$13.00
1993	Song – Open, Minimum of 10 voices Any age	Any age	$13.00
1994	Popular, Show Chorus or Barbershop Chorus – Open, Minimum 10 voices. Any combination of voices and may involve costume and choreography Any age	Any age	$13.00

Verse Speaking Groups

Group People's Choice

Two memorised, contrasting pieces are to be performed.

Time limit: 10 min · Prizes: $50 / $30 / $20

Class	Description	Age	Fee
5300	Infants School (Kindergarten to Year 2) Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
5301	Junior Primary School (Years 3 and 4) Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
5302	Senior Primary School (Years 5 and 6) Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00
5303	Small Schools and other small verse speaking choirs (school with less than 100 students) Schools only Any age	Any age	$13.00

Scholarships

Vocal Scholarship

Vocal/Choral

Awarded by the adjudicator to a competitor who displays the ability to further their vocal studies. To be eligible competitors must compete in at least three solo classes.

Must enter at least 3 solo classes. Previous winners ineligible for 3 years.