Vocal Performance – Grade 7
Level 3 diploma
In this exam, our automated examiner SARA will ask you to perform your 5 chosen pieces. Includes a free mock exam.
Exam accredited & recognised internationally: Yes
Qualification Credits:
Qualification Number: 603/4581/0
Level: Level 3 Certificate
Total Credits: 27
EQF Credits: 4
RQF Credits: 3
UCAS points: Maximum 16
Certificate: Yes
Exam duration: 30 minutes
Time to complete exam from purchase: 3 months
Helpful links:
Syllabus overview download: Orange Vocal Performance Syllabus
Description
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)
5 songs with a short introduction to each. 3 minutes – 6 minutes each song, with a backing track or live accompaniment
Time Signatures accepted: All time signatures
Range and Register: Up to a 14th (minimum 1 octave) frequent changes between low and high registers with fast changes
common
Melodic Composition: A more challenging intervallic melody shown throughout with Leaps of an octave and over are more
common
Rhythmic Values: A variety of all rhythms with increasing complexity than previous grades
Dynamics: All dynamics
Phrasing/Articulation Ornamentation: Increasing variation and complexity, melisma and rap can be used, effects may be used such as
growls and scream
Song ideas that you can use:
Female artists:
Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
I’ll Be There – Jess Glynne
Hello – Adele
Bring Me To Life – Evanescence
Empire State Of Mind – Alicia Keys
I’ll Never Love Again – Lady Gaga
You’ve Got The Love – Florence And The Machine
If I Were A Boy – Beyoncé
Cuz I Love You – Lizzo
Don’t Wanna Fight – Alabama Shakes
Male artists:
Cry Me A River – Michael Buble
Train Wreck – James Arthur
Life On Mars? – David Bowie
Mirrors – Justin Timberlake
I can’t make you love me – Bon Iver
Own it – Stormzy (ft. Ed Sheeran & Burna Boy)
Believer – Imagine Dragons
Someone You Loved – Lewis Capaldi
Let’s Fall In Love For The Night – Finneas
Somebody To Love – Queen
Materials used: No materials – you will be expected to perform all songs from memory.
Endorsee: Nik West
Comparative exams:
RSL – Performance Certificates, vocals grade 7
LCM – Leisure Play, popular music vocals grade 7
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
About the Provider
Orange Amps has long been a respected brand in the music industry, with their products used by many legendary artists across the globe.
Orange Learn offers innovative educational tools that support and inspire a lifelong passion for learning and performing music with courses and exams developed with the aim of supporting students to enjoy their learning experiences from start to finish. They help to build a strong foundation of focused, instrument-led knowledge by increasing performance confidence, musical ability and valuable skills with recognised accreditations.