Syllabus

Contralto/Countertenor Solo

Syllabus ID: 3.24

Competition: The Mrs K Trophy. A silver salver presented by Mary Meehan Kinsella. First prize also includes one year's free membership of the Bohemians

1st Prize: Trophy and Gold Medal

2nd Prize: Silver Medal

Test Pieces 2023

Songs to be sung in English

(a)  Vaughan Williams: Tired key D flat (OUP, Presto Music)

(b) Own choice - a setting of an Irish folk song or an original song by an Irish composer

Competitors must use the official accompanist, both for test and own choice pieces.
​Song (a) to be sung in 1st round, song (b) on recall only.
​If recalled, two copies of song (b) must be provided - for accompanist and adjudicator.

NB: Please ensure that all own choice pieces are submitted at time of entry, as no change of repertoire will be allowed after competition entry deadline.

View a sample of test piece for reference here. This is the edition which the accompanist will play from in competition.

Entrance Fees: €40.00

Date: 24 March 2023

Time: 11.00am

Venue: RDS Dodder Suite B Anglesea Rd

Adjudicator: Dennis O'Neill