Syllabus - Speech Arts
- Competitors may enter one solo class in each section.
- All selections must be performed from memory, with the exception of Bible Reading and Poetry Reading.
- Competitors must provide the adjudicator with the original source material (book, etc.) from which memorized excerpts are taken. Photocopies are prohibited.
- To be eligible for an award, a competitor must have entered two Solo classes and obtained a minimum mark of 85 in at least one class.
- Competitors are encouraged to use the RCM 2011 RCM Speech Arts and Drama Syllabus as a resource for choosing age-appropriate material.
- Refer to General Rules 8 and 21.
Lyric Poetry
- All selections are OWN CHOICE.
- Selections must be memorized.
- Time limit: 5 minutes.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:80000 - Open | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:80010 - 19 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:80020 - 16 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:80030 - 14 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:80040 - 12 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:80050 - 10 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:80060 - 8 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
Narrative Poetry
- All selections are OWN CHOICE.
- Selections must be memorized.
- Time limit: 5 minutes.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:80100 - Open | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:80110 - 19 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:80120 - 16 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:80130 - 14 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:80140 - 12 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:80150 - 10 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:80160 - 8 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
Poetry Reading
- All selections are OWN CHOICE.
- Selections are not to be memorized. Students should perform from their original source material; it is permissible to provide the adjudicator with a photocopy of the poem, provided there is one original copy present.
- Time limit: 5 minutes.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:80200 - 12 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:80210 - 10 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:80220 - 8 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |