Vocal Performance – Grade 5

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 – 5 minutes each song, with a backing track or live accompaniment

Time Signatures accepted: All time signatures
Range and Register: Up to a 12th (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 may be used with syncopation present throughout
Dynamics: All dynamics
Phrasing/Articulation Ornamentation: Increasing variation and complexity of phrases, melisma may be present

Song ideas that you can use:

Female artists:

Skyfall – Adele
Wrecking Ball – Miley Cyrus
Hideaway – Kiesza
Forget – Lianna La Havas
God Is A Woman – Arianna Grande
What About Us – Pink
Ciao Adios – Anne-Marie
Driver’s Licence – Olivia Rodrigo
Stay – Rihanna
Love You To Lose Me – Selena Gomez

Male artists:

(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones
Ordinary People – John Legend
Shape Of You – Ed Sheeran
Wake Me Up – Avicii
Memories – Maroon 5
Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley
Money On My Mind – Sam Smith
Somebody that I used to know – Gotye
Ride – Twenty One Pilots
Rule The World – Take That

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 Intermediate (grade 5)

RSL – Performance Certificates, vocals grade 5

LCM – Leisure Play, popular music vocals grade 5

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