Vocal Performance – Grade 4

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. 2.5 minutes – 4.5 minutes each song, with a backing track or live accompaniment.
Time Signatures accepted: All time signatures
Range and Register: Up to an 11th (minimum 1 octave) frequent changes between low and high registers with fast changes more common.
Melodic Composition: Variety of intervals used throughout with occasional octave leaps and chromaticism.
Rhythmic Values: A variety of all rhythms used with syncopation present throughout.
Dynamics: All dynamics Phrasing/Articulation
Ornamentation: Increasing variation and complexity of phrases and decoration of words with grace notes and articulation.

Song ideas that you can use:

Female artists:

Symphony (feat. Zara Larsson) – Clean Bandit
Skinny Love – Birdy
New Rules – Dua Lipa
Rolling In The Deep – Adele
Into You – Ariana Grande
Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell
Let It Go – Idina Menzel
Blue Lights – Jorja Smith
Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
You Know That I’m No Good – Amy Winehouse

Male artists:

High Hopes – Panic! At The Disco
Human – Rag n’ Bone Man
Little Lion Man – Mumford & Songs
Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur
Cold Little Heart – Michael Kiwanuka
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
Attention – Charlie Puth
River – Leon Bridges
Want To Want Me – Jason Derulo

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 grade 4
RSL – Performance Certificates, vocals grade 4
LCM – Leisure Play, popular music vocals grade 4

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