Vocals Debut Exam

About the exam:
This exam is the pre-grade 1 exam concentrating on Pieces only. Students will get feedback on their performance with helpful suggestions from a professional singer and performer and verified examiner. Includes a free mock exam.

What do I need to perform: (for marking parameters, refer to the syllabus in the link above)
3 songs of 1.5 minutes – 3.5 minutes each with a backing track or live accompaniment
Time Signatures accepted: 4/4, 2/4, 3/4
Range and Register: Within an Octave (minimum 5th)
Melodic Composition: Simple, mainly step-by step
Rhythmic Values: Simple with occasional syncopation
Dynamics: Simple contrasts
Phrasing/Articulation Ornamentation: Simple breath control with balanced phrase lengths

Song ideas that you can use:

• Somewhere Only We Know – Lilly Allen
• Da Doo Ron Ron – The Crystals
• Love You Like A Love Song – Selena Gomez
• Malibu – Miley Cyrus
• Mama Do – Pixie Lott
• Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
• Boomerang – Jojo Siwa
• You Belong With Me – Taylor Swift
• Your Song – Rita Ora
• White Flag – Dido
• Hold On, We’re Going Home – Drake
• One Call Away – Charlie Puth
• Lean On Me – Bill Withers
• Shotgun – George Ezra
• Happier – Marshmellow ft. Bastille
• Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door – Bob Dylan
• Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
• Here Comes The Sun – Beatles
• Hold Back The River – James Bay
• Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

Materials used: You will only need your music for your performance pieces if you have not learnt them from memory.

Endorsee: Nik West

Comparative exams: Trinity – Rock & Pop vocals, Initial grade

Minimum system requirements

• A laptop or PC with screen (not available for mobile or tablets)
• Browser: A current version of Chrome/Safari/Firefox/Edge
• Internet: Stable wi-fi or Ethernet for best results. Download speed 5 Mbps – Upload speed 2 Mbps
• Camera: Built in camera or external HD camera with microphone
• Sound: Any speaker system that you can hear comfortably (not available for headphones)