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 2025

Songs to be sung in English

(a) Arne, arr. Carse: Come, Calm Content - key D minor (Boosey & Hawkes)

(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.

View page 1 of the test piece below for reference

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

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