Vocal Performance – Grade 3

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, 6/8, 12/8
Range and Register: Up to a 10th (minimum 1 octave), use of both low and high registers with occasional fast changes
between the two
Melodic Composition: Intervals of a 3rd and 4th are standard and leaps of 5ths are more frequently used with some 6ths
and 7ths may appear.
Rhythmic Values: More complex rhythms used and syncopation may be present throughout
Dynamics: Variety of dynamics with increased use of hairpins (crescendo/diminuendo) in long phrases
Phrasing/Articulation Ornamentation: Greater variation, longer phrase lengths, use of grace notes, staccato and accented words to
enhance emotion

Song ideas that you can use:

Female artists:

Dynasty – MIIA
How Far I’ll Go – Auli’l Cravalho
Brave – Sara Bareilles
Lost Without You – Freya Ridings
Breathin’ – Ariana Grande
Kill Em With Kindness – Selena Gomez
Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
Someone Like You – Adele
Jolene – Dolly Parton
Fully Circle – Miley Cyrus

Male artists:

Happy – Pharrell Williams
Fireflies – Owl City
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Chocolate – The 1975
Don’t Give Up – Andy Grammar
All Of Me – John Legend
To Die For – Sam Smith
Black Magic Woman – Fleetwood Mac
Adventure Of A Lifetime – Coldplay
Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty

Materials used: No materials – you will be expected to perform all songs from memory.

Endorsee: Nik West

Comparative non online exams:

Trinity Rock & Pop – Music Certificates, vocals Foundation (grade 3)

RSL – Performance Certificates, vocals grade 3

LCM – Leisure Play, popular music vocals grade 3

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