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SINGING SYLLABUS Qualification Specifications for Graded Exams 2018–2022 BRITTEN GERSHWIN POULENC SINGING FAURÉ SYLLABUS QUILTER THIMAN Qualification specifications for graded exams 2018–2022 MENKEN PURCELL SKEMPTON BOULANGER MENDELSSOHN BERNSTEIN CRAWLEY SCHUBERT SONDHEIM WARLOCK ROREM DRING BART ROE KEEP UP TO DATE Please check trinitycollege.com/singing to make sure you are using the current version of the syllabus and for the latest information about our Singing exams. DIGITAL ASSESSMENT: DIGITAL GRADES AND DIPLOMAS To provide even more choice and flexibility in how Trinity’s regulated qualifications can be achieved, digital assessment is available for all our classical, jazz and Rock & Pop graded exams, as well as for ATCL and LTCL music performance diplomas. This enables candidates to record their exam at a place and time of their choice and then submit the video recording via our online platform to be assessed by our expert examiners. The exams have the same academic rigour as our face-to-face exams, and candidates gain full recognition for their achievements, with the same certificate and UCAS points awarded as for the face-to-face exams. Find out more at trinitycollege.com/dgd SINGING SYLLABUS Qualification specifications for graded exams 2018–2022 Charity number England & Wales: 1014792 Charity number Scotland: SC049143 Patron: HRH The Duke of Kent KG trinitycollege.com Copyright © 2017 Trinity College London Published by Trinity College London Online edition, June 2021 1 Header Left Contents 3 / Welcome 4 / Introduction to Trinity’s graded music exams 7 / Learning outcomes and assessment criteria 8 / About the exam 10 / Exam guidance: Songs 12 / Exam guidance: Technical work 13 / Exam guidance: Supporting tests 19 / Exam guidance: Marking 24 / Initial 27 / Grade 1 31 / Grade 2 35 / Grade 3 40 / Grade 4 45 / Grade 5 51 / Grade 6 60 / Grade 7 68 / Grade 8 78 / Policies 79 / Publishers 80 / Trinity publications 80 / Join us online… Trinity accepts entries for its exams on the condition that candidates conform to the requirements of the appropriate syllabus. Any amendments to the requirements will be published on our website and in reprints of the document. 2 Welcome Welcome Welcome Welcome to Trinity College London’s Singing syllabus, containing full details of graded exams for Initial and Grades 1–8. This 2018–2022 syllabus has performance at its heart. It offers the choice and flexibility to allow singers to perform to their strengths, enabling them to gain recognition for their own unique skills as performers. The music you want to sing Learners can progress in their own musical style by choosing from extensive and varied lists of songs carefully selected by our singing experts. The performer you want to be Our performance-grounded technical work and supporting tests are specifically designed to develop learners’ skills through the music they perform. The support you need Digital learner and teacher support resources are available at trinitycollege.com/singing-support. Join us via our website and social media for the full music experience and to find out when new resources are available. The recognition you deserve Learners are assessed through an externally regulated and internationally recognised exam system, with a 140-year heritage you can trust, and UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) points available for Grades 6–8. For the first time, a series of graded repertoire books is available to support this syllabus. Each book contains a selection of songs spanning a range of styles and periods, including a number of previously unpublished songs. The books feature teaching notes written by vocal experts, translations of non-English song texts and a CD including recordings of the piano accompaniments and audio pronunciation guides for all song texts. We hope you enjoy exploring the music on offer in this syllabus and we wish you every success in the exams and your wider music-making. ABOUT TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON Trinity College London is a leading international exam board and independent education charity that has been providing assessments around the world since 1877. We specialise in the assessment of communicative and performance skills covering music, drama, combined arts and English language. With over 850,000 candidates a year in more than 60 countries worldwide, Trinity qualifications are specifically designed to help students progress. Our aim is to inspire teachers and learners through the creation of assessments that are enjoyable to prepare for, rewarding to teach and that develop the skills needed in real life. At the heart of Trinity’s work is the belief that effective communicative and performance skills are life enhancing, know no boundaries and should be within reach of us all. We exist to promote and foster the best possible communicative and performance skills through assessment, content and training that is innovative, personal and authentic. WHY CHOOSE TRINITY? Teachers and students choose Trinity because: ◗ We understand the transformative power of performance ◗ Our qualifications help ensure candidates make progress by providing carefully levelled stepping stones that build confidence and enjoyment while continuing to extend and challenge ◗ We aim to design assessments that have a positive impact on student learning, engagement and achievement ◗ We encourage candidates to bring their own choices and interests into our exams — this motivates students and makes the assessment more relevant and enjoyable ◗ Our flexible exams give candidates the opportunity to perform to their strengths and interests ◗ Our qualifications are accessible to candidates of all ages and from all cultures ◗ Our highly qualified and friendly examiners are trained to put candidates at their ease and provide maximum encouragement 3 Introduction to Trinity’s graded music exams Introduction to Trinity’s graded music exams OBJECTIVE OF THE QUALIFICATIONS RECOGNITION AND UCAS POINTS Trinity’s graded music exams provide a structured yet Trinity College London is an international exam board flexible framework for progress, which enables a learner to regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and demonstrate their own musical personality and promotes Examinations Regulation) in England, CCEA Regulation enjoyment in music performance. in Northern Ireland and by Qualifications Wales. Various arrangements are in place with governmental education The exams assess music performance, technical ability authorities worldwide. and responses to set musical tests through face-to-face practical assessment. They offer learners of any age the In the UK, Grades 6–8 are eligible for UCAS (Universities opportunity to measure their development as performers and Colleges Admissions Service) points for those applying against a series of internationally understood benchmarks, to colleges and universities, as follows: taking them from beginner level to the point where they can Grade 6 progress to higher education in music, or enter for Trinity’s UCAS POINTS performance diplomas. PASS 8 | MERIT 10 | DISTINCTION 12 WHO THE QUALIFICATIONS ARE FOR Grade 7 Trinity’s graded music exams are open to all candidates, UCAS POINTS with no age restrictions or other limitations. There is no PASS 12 | MERIT 14 | DISTINCTION 16 requirement to have passed lower grades, theory exams or Grade 8 other qualifications, although the grades represent a system UCAS POINTS of progressive mastery and the outcomes for each level PASS 18 | MERIT 24 | DISTINCTION 30 assume confidence in the requirements of previous grades. Repertoire selection and other exam content is designed to WHERE THE QUALIFICATIONS COULD LEAD appeal to learners of all ages and backgrounds, reflecting While for some learners graded music exams represent the diversity of candidates. a personal goal or objective, they can also be used as a Trinity is committed to making its exams accessible to all, and progression route towards: each candidate is treated individually when considering how ◗ Diplomas in performing and teaching offered by Trinity assessments can be adapted for those with special needs. or by other awarding organisations Find more information at trinitycollege.com/music-csn ◗ Music courses at conservatoires and universities, for which Grade 8 is often specified as an entry requirement ASSESSMENT AND MARKING ◗ Employment opportunities in music and the creative arts Trinity’s graded music exams are assessed by an external examiner trained and moderated by Trinity. Examiners HOW TO ENTER FOR AN EXAM provide marks and comments for each component of the exam using the assessment criteria on pages 20–23. Exams can be taken at Trinity’s public exam centres, which are available throughout the world. Details are The exam is marked out of 100. Candidates’ results available at trinitycollege.com/worldwide, and candidates correspond to different attainment levels as follows: should contact their local Trinity representative for more information. Mark Attainment level Alternatively, in the UK, schools and private teachers with 87–100 DISTINCTION sufficient candidates may apply for an exam visit. Details 75–86 MERIT are available at trinitycollege.com/examvisit 60–74 PASS 45–59 BELOW PASS 1 0–44 BELOW PASS 2 See pages 19–23 for further information about how the exam is marked. 4 Introduction to Trinity’s graded music exams DURATION OF STUDY (TOTAL QUALIFICATION TIME) The time it takes each candidate to prepare for the exam is dependent on where the learning is taking place and on the needs and experience of the individual. The total qualification time (TQT) is a guide and is split as follows: Guided learning hours Independent learning hours Total qualification time Introduction (GLH) (ILH) (TQT) (hours) Initial 8 32 40 Grade 1 12 48 60 Grade 2 18 72 90 Grade 3 18 102 120 Grade 4 24 126 150 Grade 5 24 156 180 Grade 6 36 184 220 Grade 7 48 222 270 Grade 8 54 266 320 TRINITY QUALIFICATIONS THAT COMPLEMENT OTHER QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY TRINITY THE SINGING QUALIFICATIONS After Grade 8 or the Advanced Certificate, candidates can Trinity’s music qualifications offer flexible progression progress to diplomas at Associate (ATCL), Licentiate (LTCL) routes from beginner to advanced levels in a range of and Fellowship (FTCL) levels.
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