Vocal Performance – Grade 2

About the exam:

This exam is a performance 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)

4 songs with a short introduction to each. 2 minutes – 4.5 minutes each song, with a backing track or live accompaniment

Time Signatures accepted: 4/4, 2/4, 3/4
Range and Register: Up to a 10th (minimum 1 octave) use of both low and high registers with no fast changes between
the two
Melodic Composition: Intervals of a 3rd and 4th more common, with occasional leaps of a 5th
Rhythmic Values: Wider range of rhythmic variety with syncopation becoming a common feature of the melody
Dynamics: Greater contrasts of dynamics in the song and within individual phrases of the song
Phrasing/Articulation Ornamentation: Variation to occur, use of Longer notes and sustained phrases more common

Song ideas that you can use:

Yours – Ella Henderson
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
Lost Boy – Ruth B
Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa
Havana – Camila Cabello
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Sweet but Psycho – Ava Max
Light On – Maggie Rogers
I’m A Mess – Bebe Rexha
Your Song – Ellie Goulding
Intentions – Justin Bieber
Pompeii – Bastille
We Are Young – Fun
Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Magic – Coldplay
Love On The Weekend – John Mayer
I Need A Dollar – Aloe Blacc
There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back – Shawn Mendes

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

Endorsee: Nik West

Comparative non online exams:

Trinity Rock & Pop certificates – vocal foundation (grade 2)

RSL Performance certificates – vocals grade 2

LCM Leisure play – popular music vocals grade 2

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