Vocal Performance – Debut

About the exam:

This exam is the pre-grade 1 exam concentrating on Pieces only. 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 for Mobile Phone uploads:

Mobile phone network coverage or Wi-fi

Minimum system requirements for SARA:

• 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 2 Mbps – Upload speed 2 Mbps
• Camera: Built in camera or external HD camera with microphone
• Sound: Any speaker system that you can hear comfortably