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IHF Syllabus 2026
Classes, set pieces and how the marks are awarded — read it online, or download the full PDF.
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The 2026 syllabus is being finalised
Once the committee approves it, the PDF is uploaded in the admin (Content → Resources) and appears here automatically — no reprinting, no posting.
In the meantime, the classes and marking scheme below are already in force.
Classes for the 12th Edition
Entry to every class is included in the one registration fee.
| Class | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Set Hymn | Choir | The compulsory hymn, sung by every competing choir. |
| Own Choice Hymn | Choir | A hymn of the choir's own choosing. |
| Psalm | Choir | Anglican chant — a sung setting of an appointed psalm. |
| Anthem | Choir | The set anthem, judged side by side. |
| Small Choir | Choir | For smaller choirs, judged as its own class. |
| Quartet | Small Ensemble | Four voices, one to a part. |
| Trio | Small Ensemble | Three voices. |
| Duet | Small Ensemble | Two voices in sacred song. |
| Soprano Solo | Solo / Individual | Solo class for soprano voices. |
| Alto Solo | Solo / Individual | Solo class for alto voices. |
| Tenor Solo | Solo / Individual | Solo class for tenor voices. |
| Bass Solo | Solo / Individual | Solo class for bass voices. |
How the marks are awarded
Every adjudicator scores each performance against these weighted criteria, totalling 100.