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The Fellowship is the highest and most prestigious award offered by AMEB. It can be undertaken in any instrument available for examination in the current edition of the AMEB Manual of syllabuses (Music syllabuses) including Voice.

The Fellowship examination takes the form of a public recital. The candidate will be expected to choose a full recital programme, of approximately 80 minutes

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The Grade 1 Vocals is for candidates who have mastered the key basic skills in vocal performance.

At Vocals Grade 1, you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as Ellie Goulding, Katy Perry, and Bruno Mars.

Key Features at Grade 1:

• Dynamics, lyrics, rhythms and short phrases
• The major scale and arpeggio
• Small major intervals and spoken rhythms

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At Vocals Grade 2 you'll focus on the mechanics of professional vocal performance, from tone and dynamics to chest voice and small intervals.

At Vocals Grade 2, you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as Bob Marley, The Kinks, and Amy Winehouse.

Key Features at Grade 2:

• Dynamic changes, tone, chest voice and small intervals
• The natural minor scale and minor arpeggio
• Small major and minor intervals and spoken rhythms

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Vocals Grade 3 adds improvisation elements and concentrates on fundamental areas of technique, such as perfect intervals, bends, small leaps and arpeggios.

At Vocals Grade 3, you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as Imagine Dragons, Nina Simone, and The Lumineers.

Key Features at Grade 3:

• Quick dynamic changes, bends, wider ranges, head voice, small leaps, limited improvisation
• The major and natural minor scales and the major and minor arpeggios
• Perfect intervals and spoken rhythms

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At Vocals Grade 4, it's time to harmonise and sing backing vocals. You'll also improve transitions between registers and expand your music theory before testing your new skills in a series of performance pieces in your exam.

At Vocals Grade 4, you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as Cee Lo Green, Katie Melua, and Adele.

Key Features at Grade 4:

• Two-part backing vocals, slides, trilldowns, harmonising in 3rds, longer phrases, improvisation and development, greater use of head voice, control of the chest voice and transitions between the registers
• The Major Pentatonic scale, the major arpeggio and a major ascending arpeggio with dominant 7 descent
• Large major intervals, diction, articulation and microphone technique

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Vocals Grade 5 covers advanced singing techniques such as melismas, slides, trills and scoops. You'll also improve your microphone technique, and bring it all together across a series of performance pieces.

At Vocals Grade 5, you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as KT Tunstall, Sam Smith, and Franz Ferdinand.

Key Features at Grade 5:

• Two-part backing vocals, melismas, scoops, harmonising in 3rds, improvisation and development, tonal control through the registers
• The Minor Pentatonic scale and a major ascending arpeggio with dominant 7 descent covering a range of a 10th
• Large major intervals, diction, articulation and microphone technique

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At Vocals Grade 6, you'll test your vocal cords and improve your control by tackling large major and minor intervals, new scales and tackling dynamics and register changes. At exam time, you'll perform a testing series of longer pieces from artists such as Sarah McLachlan, Led Zeppelin, and Michael Jackson.

Key Features at Grade 6:

• Three-part backing vocals, applying stylistic techniques, musical improvisation and development, harmonising in 3rds and 4ths, tone quality in conjunction with dynamics and register changes
• The Blues Scale and a major/diminished arpeggio
• Large major and minor intervals, phrasing and microphone technique

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When you reach Vocals Grade 7, you're well on your way to becoming a pro-level vocalist. So it's time to up your game, as you master advanced stylistic techniques, sustained note bends and large intervallic leaps, before performing a series of extended performance pieces in your exam.

At Vocals Grade 7, you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as Leona Lewis, Elton John, and The White Stripes.

Key Features at Grade 7:

• Three-part backing vocals, applying advanced stylistic techniques, musical improvisation and development, harmonising in 3rds and 4ths, tonal control, chromatic step phrasing, sustained note bends, extended range and large intervallic leaps
• The harmonic minor scale and augmented arpeggio
• Major/minor interval sequences, legato/staccato phrasing and microphone technique

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Pass Vocals Grade 8, and you're ready to sing on any stage or in any session in the popular music world. First, though, you'll need to prove you're ready by demonstrating sophisticated phrasing, extended range, comprehensive theory knowledge and put in perfect performances at exam time.

At Vocals Grade 8, you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as Etta James, Foo Fighters, and Florence + The Machine.

Key Features at Grade 8:

• Three-part backing vocals, stylistic use of techniques and improvisation/development, register flips, long melismas, sustained vibrato, slides to scream, extended range and intervals
• The Chromatic Scale and diminished 7th arpeggio
• Large intervals in major/minor sequences, advanced phrasing and articulation and microphone technique

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The Professional Diplomas recognise expertise in people who are already working in the creative arts industries. They provide acknowledgement for high level achievement in either performance, teaching, or creative enterprise. Level 4 is generally for new professionals looking for recognition in their practice as they enter the creative industries.

This qualification can be completed at your own pace and no specific form of training is required. However, it is recommended that you contact a suitable trainer or mentor who will be able to provide you with opportunities for learning and the practical application of skills.

Designed to allow opportunities for flexible progression routes through the choice of optional units, the pathways can be tailored to meet your own specific needs. Whether that's working within the creative industries or for progression to further training or education.

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The Professional Diplomas recognise expertise in people who are already working in the creative arts industries. They provide acknowledgement for high level achievement in either performance, teaching, or creative enterprise. Level 6 is typically for experienced professionals looking to enhance their career through the recognition of their current professional practice.

This qualification can be completed at your own pace and no specific form of training is required. However, it is recommended that you contact a suitable trainer or mentor who will be able to provide you with opportunities for learning and the practical application of skills.

Designed to allow opportunities for flexible progression routes through the choice of optional units, the pathways can be tailored to meet your own specific needs. Whether that's working within the creative industries or for progression to further training or education.

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