SINGING GRADES: requirements and information
T his section provides a summary of the most important points that teachers and candidates need toknow when taking ABRSM graded Singing exams. Further details, as well as administrative
information relating to the exams, are given in ABRSM’s Information & Regulations (available atwww.abrsm.org/regulations) which should be read before an exam booking is made.

Changes in the 2018 syllabus (Grades 6–8)
T here are changes to the structure and some of the requirements at Grades 6–8. T he changes are:• T he number of repertoire lists has been expanded (from four to five).
• Candidates perform three songs (rather than four), chosen from any three of the five lists.
• All songs are marked out of 30.
• Candidates are no longer required to sing in two languages or to sing certain songs in their
original language.
• Any song may be sung by any voice type and in any key.

Entering for an exam
Eligibility: T here are eight grades for Singing and candidates may be entered for any grade
irrespective of age and without previously having taken any other grade in Singing. Candidates
for a Grade 6, 7 or 8 exam must already have passed ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in MusicT heory, Practical Musicianship or a solo Jazz subject; for full details, including a list of acceptedalternatives, see Regulation 1d at www.abrsm.org/examregulations.
Access: ABRSM endeavours to make its exams as accessible as possible to all candidates,
regardless of sensory impairments, learning difficulties or particular physical needs. T here is arange of alternative tests and formats as well as sets of guidelines for candidates with particularaccess needs (see www.abrsm.org/specificneeds). Where a candidate’s needs are not covered by
the guidelines, each case is considered on an individual basis. Further information is available
from the Access Co-ordinator (accesscoordinator@abrsm.ac.uk).
Exam booking: Details of exam dates, venues, fees and how to book an exam are available
online at www.abrsm.org/exambooking.

Elements of the exam
All ABRSM graded Singing exams comprise the following elements: three Accompanied songs;
one Unaccompanied traditional song; Sight-singing; and Aural tests. In all grades, marks areallocated as follows:
Accompanied songs: 1
		
2
		
3
Unaccompanied traditional song
Sight-singing 		
Aural tests 		
Total 		
8

30
30
30
21
21
18
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Marking scheme: 100 marks are required for a Pass, 120 for a Merit and 130 for a Distinction. A
Pass in each individual section is not required to pass overall. See pp. 100–101 for the marking
criteria used by examiners.

Accompanied songs
Programme planning: In all grades, candidates must perform three Accompanied songs (aswell as an Unaccompanied traditional song: see p. 11).
In Grades 1–5, candidates choose one song from each of the three Lists, A, B and C. In Grades
1–3, there is a total maximum programme time for the accompanied songs that must be
observed: four minutes at Grade 1, five minutes at Grade 2, and six minutes at Grade 3.
In Grades 6–8, candidates choose one song from any three of the five Lists, A, B, C, D and E.
Every effort has been made to ensure the syllabus lists feature a broad range of repertoire, withitems to suit different voices and to appeal to candidates of differing ages and backgrounds. Not
every song will be suitable for every candidate due to vocal range, content (themes, lyrics) or
the wider context (historical, cultural, subject matter of the larger work from which it is drawnetc.). It is advised that songs selected are considered carefully for their appropriateness to eachindividual, which may require consultation between teachers and parents/guardians.
Languages: In all grades, all items may be sung either in their original language or in a singing
translation in any other language. T he syllabus details the languages/singing translations for
all the listed editions (except for English-language songs that are published without singing
translations).
Keys: T he syllabus details the published keys and vocal ranges for all items (except for those
items encompassing more than one key, for which only the vocal range is specified). Where thesyllabus cites more than one edition for a particular song, keys are listed for all editions, and,
where there are different keys, the edition in the highest key is presented first. T he vocal range is
given for the first-listed edition only (unless there are slight variants in range between editions).
T he vocal ranges are presented using the Helmholtz system, i.e.:

?

w

w w

C
C BB cc

w
bb

&

w

w w

w w

c′
b′ c
c″ b
b″ c
c‴
c b

All items may be sung by any voice and in any key, suited to the compass of the candidate’s
voice. Many songs are available published in different keys, and candidates/teachers may maketheir own transpositions.

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Exam music & editions: Whenever the syllabus requires a specific arrangement of a song,
the edition listed in the syllabus must be used in the exam; in such cases the arranger’s nameis presented in bold type or the syllabus indicates ‘this version only’. For all other songs,
candidates may use any edition of their choice (in- or out-of-print or downloadable).
T he listing of editions in this syllabus is given only for guidance and for the purposes of correct
identification and is not intended to be comprehensive since many of the syllabus items areavailable in a large number of song collections and editions. T he information on published keys,
vocal ranges and translations is likewise given for guidance.
Songs marked (F) or (M) contain words that indicate or suggest a female or male singer, but thisinformation need not be regarded as obligatory. Pronouns may be changed, at the candidate’s
discretion, as may other gender-specific words that are easily substituted.
Interpreting the score: Printed editorial suggestions such as phrasing, metronome marks,
realization of ornaments etc. need not be strictly observed. Whether the piece contains musicalindications or not, candidates are always encouraged to interpret the score in a stylisticallyappropriate manner. Ultimately, examiners’ marking will be determined by consideration ofpitch, time, tone, shape and performance, and how control of these contributes to the overall
musical outcome.
Verses and repeats: Unless otherwise indicated in the syllabus, candidates should perform all
items complete, although they may omit repeats of sections where the music and words areunchanged (and therefore little is added to the overall effect of the performance).
In verse/chorus songs, the choruses are required. All da capo and dal segno indications should
be observed, unless the syllabus specifies otherwise.
Singing from memory: All items in all grades must be sung from memory, except for items fromoratorios, cantatas and large-scale sacred works, where candidates are permitted to sing withscore, if they wish, in accordance with accepted performance practice.
Accompaniment: All songs in Lists A, B, C, D and E must be performed with a live piano
accompaniment. Candidates must provide their own accompanist, who may remain in theexam room only while accompanying. T he candidate’s teacher may act as accompanist
but candidates are not permitted to accompany themselves. T he examiner will not act as anaccompanist (except in the Sight-singing test). If necessary, an accompanist may simplify any
part of the piano accompaniment, provided the result is musically satisfactory.
In a Grade 6–8 exam, the accompanist is permitted to bring a page-turner to assist with any
difficult page-turns in the piano part. Examiners are unable to help with page-turning.
Photocopies: Performing from unauthorized photocopies (or other kinds of copies) of copyrighteditions is not allowed. ABRSM may withhold the exam result where it has evidence of an illegal
copy (or copies) being used. In the UK, copies may be used in certain limited circumstances –for full details, see the MPA’s Code of Fair Practice at www.mpaonline.org.uk. In all other cases,
application should be made to the copyright holder before any copy is made, and evidence ofpermission received should be brought to the exam.

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Unaccompanied traditional song (folk song)
In all grades, candidates are required to perform an unaccompanied traditional (folk) song of
their own choice, from memory. A traditional song is defined as a folk song originating among
the people of a region and forming part of their culture. Folk songs are essentially colloquial andhave no traceable composer, and they cover a broad range of topics, such as: the natural world
and the cycle of life; love and romance; work and relaxation; historical events; and situations ofhardship, suffering, inequality and rebellion.
T he following genres are not suitable: hymns, carols, chants, plainsong; nursery rhymes;
national anthems; stylized folk song arrangements (i.e. that would rely on their piano
accompaniment for the full musical effect to be achieved).
T he unaccompanied traditional song may be sung in any language. An English translation or
short summary should be provided for the examiner when words other than English are used.
T he song may be sung in any key comfortable for the candidate, and, if required, the first note or
key-chord may be played on the piano to establish the pitch. T he candidate’s unaccompanied
traditional song must be different from the accompanied songs performed in the same exam.
Candidates must ensure that the unaccompanied traditional song fulfils the following timings:
Grades 1– 4
Grades 5– 8

minimum
1 minute
1 minute

maximum
2 minutes
3 minutes

Possible sources: T here are no ‘set’ songs for this part of the exam. Candidates are free to perform
any song from any source or publication at any grade (provided the guidelines above arefollowed). T he many available collections of traditional/folk songs include the following:• T he ABRSM Songbook, Books 1–5 (ABRSM) (each album contains twelve unaccompanied
traditional songs)• Best of Folk Songs: 40 British, Irish and American Songs (available in melody-only andaccompanied editions: Schott ED 12881 or 12880)• Folk Songs of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales (Alfred VF1880)• Folk Voiceworks: 30 Traditional Songs (OUP)• T he Language of Folk, Books 1 & 2 (Faber Music)• T he Library of Folk Songs (Amsco AM 961521)• T he New Penguin Book of English Folk Songs (Penguin Classics)• T he New Scottish Song Book (Hardie Press HP14)• T he Saltire Scottish Song Book (Hardie Press HP11)• A Selection of Collected Folk Songs, Vols 1 & 2, arr. Sharp & Vaughan Williams (NovelloNOV190038 or NOV190040)• Sing Together (available in melody-only and accompanied editions: OUP)
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Sight-singing
Useful information: Candidates will be asked to sing a short piece of music which they have notpreviously seen; this Sight-singing test will be accompanied by the examiner at the piano.
T he tests for Grades 1–5 are printed without words and may be sung to any vowel (with orwithout consonant) or to sol-fa. T he tests for Grades 6–8 are printed with clear, simple andsingable words in English; candidates may use these or they may sing to any vowel or sol-fa, if
they prefer (the choice will not affect the marking).
Separate bass-clef versions of tests are available for all grades: candidates should let theexaminer know if they would prefer a bass-clef to a treble-clef test.
For practice purposes, two books of sample Sight-singing tests (Grades 1–5 and Grades 6–8) areavailable, published by ABRSM.
Preparation: Candidates will be given half a minute in which to look through and, if they wish,
try out any part of the test (unaccompanied) before they are required to sing it for assessment.
T he examiner will play the key-chord and starting note before the preparation time and again
before the actual assessment.
Accompaniments: None of the Sight-singing tests feature piano introductions and therefore
it is the candidate who starts the performance, setting his or her own pulse and ‘shadowed’by the examiner at the piano. In Grades 1 and 2 the piano accompaniments are minimal(occasional chords), with the top notes of the chords doubling the vocal line. In Grades 3–5
the accompaniments are slightly fuller, while in Grades 6–8 they are more akin to ‘real’ songaccompaniments.
Parameters: T he table on p. 13 shows the introduction of elements at each grade. Please
note that these parameters are presented cumulatively, i.e. once introduced they apply for
all subsequent grades (albeit within a logical progression of difficulty). Rests are provided atsuitable breathing places and dynamic markings are printed above the vocalist’s stave. Italianand English descriptors are used (the Italian terms relating to the requirements of ABRSM’s
Music T heory grades).

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E major
B & G minors

Ab major
C minor5

6

C# & F minors

8

8–12

F# minor7

8–10

A & Eb majors
E & D minors

4

Bb major
A minor8

3

C, G & F
majorsD major

4

1

Keys

2

Length(bars)

Grade

6/8

3/4

4/4

Time

& b b–e b? Bb–eb• diminished 7ths

• occasional minor 7ths
• chromatic semitones• major/minor 6ths
• occasional chromaticnotes• perfect 5ths
• falling perfect 4ths

• rising perfect 4ths
(or 4ths falling back tonote of departure)• rising and falling octaves& b b–d? Bb–d• rising and falling major/
minor 3rds
• cadential rising perfect
4ths• repeated notes• rising major/minor 3rds
within tonic chord• major/minor 2nds only
• stepwise and diatonic• no repeated notes

Intervals in vocal partabout an octave,
within the range of:& c–d ? c–d

about a sixth,
within the range of:& c–d ? c–dVocal range• ff• triplets• semiquaver rests• staccato• slowing of tempo
followed by a tempo• pause sign

• slurs• accents

• pp

• w
• ties• phrase marks• semiquaver patterns,
dotted rhythms

Ó• iiiq ‰ —• slowing of tempo at end• h. q. e• mf and mp• h q iq Œ
• f and p• cresc. and dim. hairpins

Other features that may be
includedEnglish(optional)

None

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Aural tests
T he requirements are the same for all subjects. Full details of the Aural tests are given on pp.
88–93.

In the exam
Examiners: Generally, there will be one examiner in the exam room; however, for training andquality assurance purposes, a second examiner may sometimes be present. Examiners may ask
to look at the music (e.g. the accompanist’s score – no additional copies are required) before orafter the performance of an accompanied song. Examiners may stop the performance of a songwhen they have heard enough to form a judgment. T hey will not issue, or discuss, a candidate’s
result; instead, the mark form (and certificate for successful candidates) will be issued by ABRSM
after the exam.
Song list: Candidates should provide the examiner with a list of the songs they will be performing,in particular the syllabus-number (e.g. A16) for each song in each list. Blank exam programme &running order forms are provided on pp. 103–109 and may be filled in for this purpose.
Order of the exam: T he individual sections of the exam may be undertaken in any order, at thecandidate’s choice, although it is always preferable for accompanied songs to be performed
consecutively.
Performance: Candidates are advised to direct their performance towards the examiner (the‘audience’), who will be listening even when he/she has to look down to write.

Assessment
T he tables on pp. 100–101 show the marking criteria used by examiners. In each element of
the exam, ABRSM operates the principle of marking from the required pass mark positively or
negatively, rather than awarding marks by deduction from the maximum or addition from zero.
In awarding marks, examiners balance the extent to which the qualities and skills listed on pp.
100–101 (broadly categorized by pitch, time, tone, shape and performance) are demonstrated
and contribute towards the overall musical outcome.

Obtaining exam music
Exam music is available from music retailers as well as online, including at the ABRSM music
shop: www.abrsm.org/shop. Every effort has been made to ensure that all the publications listed
will remain available for the duration of the syllabus. Candidates are advised to obtain their music
well in advance of the exam in case of any delays with items not kept in stock by retailers. Apartfrom queries relating to exams, all enquiries about the music (e.g. editorial, availability) should
be addressed to the relevant publisher: contact details are listed at www.abrsm.org/publishers.

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GRADE 1
THREE ACCOMPANIED SONGS: from memory, one chosen by the candidate from each of thethree Lists, A, B and C (listed below), with a total maximum programme time of four minutes.
For further details see pages 9, 10 and 14.
ONE UNACCOMPANIED TRADITIONAL SONG: from memory, of the candidate’s own choice. For
further details see page 11.
SIGHT-SINGING: a short piece of previously unseen music, accompanied by the examiner at the
piano. For further details see pages 12 and 13.
AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE: administered by the examiner from the piano. For further
details see pages 88 and 89.

ACCOMPANIED SONG LISTS
LIST A
Robert M. Jordan English Country Garden (any two verses).
		 C (c – d ): No. 22 from Harlequin (Collins Music)
2 Maguire T he Gypsy Rover (verses 1 & 2).
		G (d – d ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of Ireland (Boosey & Hawkes)
3 F. W. Möller T he Happy Wanderer (any two verses).
C (c – e ): arr. Harrop. No. 34 from Ta-ra-ra boom-de-ay (Collins Music; formerly published by A & C
Black)
		
Bb: arr. Clark. Songs You T hink You Know (Faber)
4 Trad. Lavender’s blue (any two verses).
		F ( f  – d ) or Eb: arr. Pegler. T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)		
F: arr. Turner (upper line only). No. 38 from Best of Children’s Songs (Schott ED 12948)
5 Trad. American Home on the Range (any two verses).
		G (d – d ): arr. Clark. Songs You T hink You Know (Faber)		
G: T he Library of Folk Songs (Amsco AM961521)
F: arr. Harrop (melody line only). No. 40 from Ta-ra-ra boom-de-ay (Collins Music; formerly publishedby A & C Black)		
F: arr. Turnbull. Singing Time! Grade 1 (Bosworth BOE005028)
		
F: arr. Bullard. T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM)
6 Trad. Dutch Anna-Marie.
		G (d – e ): arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 15 from Sing Together! (OUP)		 F: arr. Bullard. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 1 (ABRSM)*
7 Trad. English T he Bonny Blue-Eyed Sailor.
G (d – d ): No. 9 from Apusskidu: Songs for Children (second edition) (Collins Music; formerly
published by A & C Black)
8 Trad. English Golden Slumbers.
		
Bb (d – f  ): arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 72 from Sing Together! (OUP)		
Bb: arr. Turnbull. Singing Time! Grade 1 (Bosworth BOE005028)
		
Ab: arr. Hodge et al. No. 41 from Strawberry Fair (Collins Music; formerly published by A & C Black)1* Available late October 2017.

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Trad. English T he Miller of Dee (verses 1 & 2).
		G min (d – d ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of England (Boosey & Hawkes)
G min: arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 89 from Sing Together! (OUP)
G min: arr. Turnbull. Singing Time! Grade 1 (Bosworth BOE005028)
G min: arr. Bullard. T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM)
10 Trad. English T he Smuggler’s Song.
Eb (d – eb ): arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 43 from Sing Together! (OUP)
11 Trad. French Auprès de ma blonde (My Father’s Garden/So near to my blond girl) (verses 1 & 2).
		F (c – d ): arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 2 from Sing Together! (OUP) (Eng)
F: arr. Barratt (final chorus version optional ). T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM) (Fr/Eng)
12 Trad. Mexican La cucaracha (any two verses).
F (c – d ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of the Americas (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
F: arr. Barratt (verse 1 accomp. may be used for final verse). T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM)
13 Trad. Russian, arr. Rao Good Night.
		D min (d – e ): 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes)
14 Trad. Russian Minka (omitting verse 3).
		 D min (c# – a): arr. Stannard. No. 6 from Junior Voiceworks 1: 33 Songs for Children (OUP)
15 Trad. Scottish/MacLeod & Boulton Skye Boat Song (omitting verses 3 & 4).
A (e – e ) or F: arr. Sharpe (lower line in duet passages). No. 4 from Everlasting Voices (medium-highor medium-low) (Peters EP 72672a or 72672b)
G: Arr Litten T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 1 (ABRSM)*
16 Trad. South American/Sholom Secunda Dona, dona (omitting verse 2).
		D min (d – c ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of the Americas (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng)		
D min: arr. Barratt. T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM) (Yiddish/Eng)
17 Trad. Spanish O sleep, my pretty baby (omitting verses 2 & 3).
		 D (d – d ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of Christmas (Boosey & Hawkes)
18 Trad. Spiritual Go, tell it on the mountain (omitting verses 2 & 3).
		 G (d – e ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of Christmas (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
F: arr. Iles. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 1 (ABRSM)*
19 Trad. Welsh Bugeilio’r Gwenith Gwyn (Watching the Wheat) (verse 1).
D (c# – e ): arr. Hywel. Caneuon Enwog Cymru 1 (Famous Songs of Wales 1) (Gwynn Publishing9020) (Welsh/Eng)D: arr. Hargest Jones. Caneuon Cymru (Boosey & Hawkes: piano accomp. available in Songs of Wales)(Welsh) or Songs of Wales (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng)		
D or C: arr. Pegler. T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber) (Welsh/Eng)
20 H. C. Work My Grandfather’s Clock (verse 1).
		A (c# – e ) or G: arr. Pegler. T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)		
A: arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of the Americas (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
G: arr. Clark. Songs You T hink You Know (Faber)
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LIST BW. H. Anderson Omens of Spring: No. 2 from Omens of Spring.
F (d – e ): W. H. Anderson Omens of Spring (Roberton 75286)
		
F: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM)
2 Anon. English Children’s Song of the Nativity (verses 1–4).
		
Ab (db– eb ): arr. Vaughan Williams. No. 142 from T he Oxford Book of Carols (OUP)
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LIST B (cont.)
Anon. French Noël nouvelet (Love is come again/Noel, sing Noel/Sing now Christ is born).
G min (d – e ): arr. Shaw ( first & last verses). No. 149 from T he Oxford Book of Carols (OUP) (Fr/Eng)G min: arr. Turnbull (verses 1 & 3). Singing Time! Grade 1 (Bosworth BOE005028) (Fr/Eng)G min: arr. Barratt (verses 1 & 2). T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM) (Fr/Eng)
4 Anon. German Quem pastores laudavere (Shepherds left their flocks a-straying/He whom shepherds
laud with praises) (verses 1 & 2).
		F (c – d ): arr. Vaughan Williams. No. 79 from T he Oxford Book of Carols (OUP) (Latin/Eng)		
F: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM) (Latin/Eng)		
F: Singing Time! Grade 1 (Bosworth BOE005028) (Latin)		
F: arr. Pegler and Wedgwood. It’s Never Too Late to Sing: Christmas (Faber) (Eng)
5 Beethoven Marmotte, Op. 52 No. 7.
A min (e – e ) or G min: No. 21 from Beethoven 30 Selected Songs (high or low) (Peters EP 731 or 732)
(Ger & Fr)		A min: No. 15 from Beethoven 67 Songs (verse 1) (Peters EP 180) (Ger & Fr)		A min: No. 10 from Beethoven Complete Songs, Vol. 1 (verse 1) (Henle HN 533) (Ger & Fr)
6 Brahms Die Nachtigall (T he Nightingale).
G (g – d ) or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 1–3 (high or medium-low)(Peters EP 71761 or 71762) (Ger/Eng)		
G: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM) (Ger/Eng)		
G: Singing Time! Grade 1 (Bosworth BOE005028) (Eng)		
G: No. 1 from Brahms Seven Children’s Songs (Roberton 75388) (Eng)
7 Brahms Marienwürmchen (Ladybird).
		
G (d – d ): No. 6 from Brahms Seven Children’s Songs (Roberton 75388) (Eng)F or E: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 1–3 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP
71761 or 71762) (Ger/Eng)		F or Eb: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber) (Ger/Eng)		
F: Songs for Countertenors, Vol. 3 (T hames TH978731) (Eng)
8 Children of Lewknor School T he Osprey (omitting verses 2 & 3).
		 (d – c# ): No. 21 from Junior Voiceworks 1: 33 Songs for Children (OUP)
9 Dunhill T he Frog. F (d – e ): publ. separately (Banks YS 1486)
10 Dunhill Grandfather Clock.
		G (d – e ): publ. separately (Cramer UPS 213–Banks)		
G: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM)
11 Christopher Field T he Lamb.
		 G (d – d ): publ. separately (Recital Music RM945)
		
G: No. 8 from Sixty-Second Songs, Book 1 (Recital Music RM763)
12 Arthur Hamilton Sing a Rainbow: from Pete Kelly’s Blues.
		F (c – e ): T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 1 (ABRSM)*
		 Eb: arr. Marsh. Junior Songscape: Children’s Favourites (Faber)
13 Susie Hare Here I sit in my little wooden hutch (omitting verses 2 & 3, ending with the ‘last-time’bars): No. 5 from Freddie the Fly. D (d– d ): (Kevin Mayhew 1450291)
14 Susie Hare Out in the garden (verses 1 & 3): No. 8 from Freddie the Fly.
		 D (d – b ): Susie Hare Freddie the Fly (Kevin Mayhew 1450291)
		
D: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 1 (ABRSM)*
15 Jenkyns T he Crocodile.
		G min (d – d ): publ. separately (Novello NOV160070)
		G min: Singing Time! Grade 1 (Bosworth BOE005028)
		G min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM)
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Lin Marsh Orange and yellow and brown.
		F (c – e ): Junior Songscape (melody line only) (Faber)		F or Eb: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)
17 Lin Marsh Seagull.
		G (d – e ) or F: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)		
F: Junior Songscape: Earth, Sea and Sky (Faber)
18 Lin Marsh Together (omitting verses 2 & 3, ending with 3rd-time bar; upper line in duet passages).
		 F (c – e ): Singing Sherlock, Book 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
19 Schumann Der Abendstern (T he Evening Star), Op. 79 No. 1.
A ( f#  – f# ) or G: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 1–3 (high or medium-low)(Peters EP 71761 or 71762) (Ger/Eng)		
F: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 1 (ABRSM) (Ger/Eng)*
20 Schumann Kinderwacht (Children’s Vigil/Little Children), Op. 79 No. 22.
		G (d – d ) or F: T he Language of Song: Elementary (high or low) (Faber) (Ger)
F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 1–3 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP 71761 or
71762) (Ger/Eng)
21 M. Shaw Cuckoo.
		G (d – d ): publ. separately (Curwen JC71464)
		
G: M. Shaw Seven Songs (Stainer & Bell B767)
		
G: Singing Time! Grade 1 (Bosworth BOE005028)
		
G: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM)
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LIST C
Arlen & Harburg We’re off to see the wizard: from T he Wizard of Oz.
C (c – e ): vocal selections (whistling may be omitted) (Alfred TSF0038) (NB: 70th Anniversary Deluxe
Songbook not suitable for exam use)		
C: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 1 (ABRSM)*
		C or Bb: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)
2 Backer, Davis, Cook & Greenaway I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing.
		 F (c – c ): No. 2 from Apusskidu (second edition) (Collins Music; formerly published by A & C Black)
3 Bart Where is love? (omitting repeat): from Oliver!
		C (c – d ): film vocal selections (Lakeview Music LK56070)
C: stage vocal selections (to b. 31) (Lakeview Music LK56195)
		 C: No. 7 from vocal score (to fig. C) (Lakeview Music LK56088)
		
C: Stage & Screen ­– T he White Book (Wise AM92248)
		
C: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM)
4 I. Berlin It’s a lovely day today: from Call me Madam.
		Bb (c – d ) or Ab: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)
5 Howard Blake Walking in the Air (omitting bb. 28–52): from T he Snowman.
		D min (c# – d ): publ. separately (Chester CH77110)
		D min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM)
6 Debbie Campbell Ocean commotion (omitting verse 2): from Ocean Commotion. G min (bb– d ):(Novello NOV720049)
7 Chaplin, Turner & Parsons Smile: from Modern Times.
		F (c – d ): T he Songs of Charlie Chaplin (Bourne IB419351)
		
F: Stage & Screen – T he Black Book (Wise AM92249)
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LIST C (cont.)
Churchill & Morey With a smile and a song: from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
		 Bb (bb – c ): Kids’ Musical T heatre Collection, Vol. 2 (Hal Leonard HL00230031–Music Sales)
9 Coombes & Edwards Lazy Coconut Tree (omitting verse 3).
G (e – c ): arr. Westcott. No. 18 from Ta-ra-ra boom-de-ay (Collins Music; formerly published by
A & C Black)
10 David, Hoffman & Livingston A dream is a wish your heart makes: from Cinderella.
		
G (b – d ): vocal selections (Hal Leonard HLD00359478–Music Sales)
G: T he New Illustrated Treasury of Disney Songs (6th edition) (Hal Leonard HL00313100–Music Sales)		
G: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 1 (ABRSM)
11 Harline & Washington I’ve got no strings (this version only): from Pinocchio.
		 F (c – c ): Kids’ Musical T heatre Collection, Vol. 2 (Hal Leonard HL00230031–Music Sales)
12 Charles K. Harris After the Ball.
		
G (d – e ): 100 Years of Popular Music: 1900 (Faber)		G or F: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber) 		
		
F: arr. Blackwell. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 1 (ABRSM)*
13 Joseph Horovitz & Michael Flanders Oh what a wonderful scene (ending at b. 39): from Captain
Noah and His Floating Zoo.
		
D (d – d ): No. 10 from vocal score (Novello NOV200135)
14 Mark & Helen Johnson Conkers! (omitting verses 1 & 3): from Songs for Every Season.
		
D (c# – c# ): Johnson Songs for Every Season (ending on 1st beat of Coda) (Out of the Ark Music)
		
D: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 1 (ABRSM)*
15 Mancini & Mercer Moon River: from Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
		C (c – d ): publ. separately (Famous Music FAM200266)
		C: T he Henry Mancini Collection (Hal Leonard HL00313522–Music Sales)
16 Lin Marsh Pirates! (verses 1 & 2).
		 A min (c – d ): Junior Songscape: Earth, Sea and Sky (Faber)		
A min: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 1 (ABRSM)*
17 Murray & Weston I’m Henery the Eighth, I Am.
		 G (b – b ): No. 15 from Apusskidu (second edition) (Collins Music; formerly published by A & C Black)18 Presley & Matson Love me tender (any two verses): from Love Me Tender.
		G (d – c ): Stage & Screen – T he White Book (Wise AM92248)
19 M. Reynolds Morningtown Ride (omitting verses 2 & 3).
		 C (c – d ): arr. Marsh. Junior Songscape: Children’s Favourites (Faber)
20 Rodgers & Hammerstein Edelweiss (ending with 2nd-time bar): from T he Sound of Music.
		 Bb (d – c ): vocal selections (revised edition) (Williamson HLW00312392)
		
Bb: T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
21 Rodgers & Hammerstein My Favorite T hings: from T he Sound of Music.
		e/G (b – c ): vocal selections (revised edition) (Williamson HLW00312392)
		e/G: T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
		e/G: T he Broadway Ingénue: 37 T heatre Songs for Soprano (Hal Leonard–Faber)		e/G: Essential Audition Songs for Kids (Faber)		e/G: Musical T heatre Collection for Young Women Singers (Hal Leonard HLE90001476–Music Sales)		
e/G: Kids’ Musical T heatre Collection, Vol. 1 (Hal Leonard HL00230029–Music Sales)
22 Richard & Robert Sherman Doll on a Music Box: from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
		 F (c – d ): musical selections (Alfred TSF0070)
		
F: stage selections (Alfred PFM0515)
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23 Richard & Robert Sherman Truly Scrumptious: from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

G (d – d ): musical selections (verse & children’s chorus) (Alfred TSF0070)
G: stage selections (verse & children’s chorus) (Alfred PFM0515)
G: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 1 (omitting repeat) (ABRSM)*
24 Richard & Robert Sherman Let’s Go Fly a Kite: from Mary Poppins.
		C (c – e ) or Bb: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)		
Bb: film vocal selections (not stage selections) (Hal Leonard HLD00360439–Music Sales)		
Bb: Kids’ Musical T heatre Collection, Vol. 1 (Hal Leonard HL00230029–Music Sales)		
Bb: T he Graded Song Collection (Faber)
25 Vance & Pockriss Catch a falling star (low g’s may be sung an 8ve higher).
C (g  /c – d ): publ. separately (omitting repeat; solo line from b. 21) (Campbell Connelly & Co
CC11420)
		
C: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 1 (omitting verse 2) (ABRSM)*
26 Welch & Bennett Summer Holiday (ignoring 2nd part): from Summer Holiday.
		 F (c – f  ): arr. Marsh. Junior Songscape (Faber)
27 Wrubel & Gilbert Zip-a-dee-doo-dah: from Song of the South.
		Bb (bb – d ): Kids’ Musical T heatre Collection, Vol. 2 (Hal Leonard HL00230031–Music Sales)		
Bb: T he New Illustrated Treasury of Disney Songs (6th edition) (Hal Leonard HL00313100–Music Sales)		
A: Kids’ Book of Vocal Solos (Hal Leonard HLE90001388–Music Sales)21

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GRADE 2
THREE ACCOMPANIED SONGS: from memory, one chosen by the candidate from each of thethree Lists, A, B and C (listed below), with a total maximum programme time of five minutes. For
further details see pages 9, 10 and 14.
ONE UNACCOMPANIED TRADITIONAL SONG: from memory, of the candidate’s own choice. For
further details see page 11.
SIGHT-SINGING: a short piece of previously unseen music, accompanied by the examiner at the
piano. For further details see pages 12 and 13.
AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE: administered by the examiner from the piano. For further
details see pages 88 and 89.

ACCOMPANIED SONG LISTS
LIST A el Campo Mi caballo blanco (My White Horse) (omitting verse 3 and ending at b. 26; upper part indbb. 21–24).
		 D min (d – bb ): No. 26 from Junior Voiceworks 1: 33 Songs for Children (OUP) (Eng & Span)
2 arr. H. Hughes Little Boats.
		D min (d – d ): 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes)
		D min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM)
3 MacLachlan T he Dark Island (verses 1 & 2).
F (bb – c ): arr. Barratt. T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM)
4 H. Roberton Westering home.
		A (c# –  e ): publ. separately (Roberton 72378)
		
A: Songs of Scotland (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
A: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM)
5 Trad. Brazilian Repousa tranquillo, O meigo Jesus (Lullaby for Baby Jesus).
		G min (d – eb ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of Christmas (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng)
6 Trad. Canadian Land of the silver birch.
		D min (d – d ): arr. Stannard. No. 23 from Junior Voiceworks 1: 33 Songs for Children (OUP)		
D min: arr. Bullard. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 (ABRSM)*
7 Trad. English A-roving.
F (c – f  ): arr. Hodge et al. No. 7 from Strawberry Fair (Collins Music; formerly published by A & C
Black)
		
F: arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 71 from Sing Together! (OUP)		
F: arr. Turnbull. Singing Time! Grade 2 (Bosworth BOE005029)
8 Trad. English T he Mermaid (omitting verse 3).
		
D (c# – d ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of England (Boosey & Hawkes)
D (d – d ): arr. Hodge et al. No. 29 from Strawberry Fair (Collins Music; formerly published by A & C
Black)
		D (d – d ): arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 90 from Sing Together! (OUP)		C (b – c ): arr. Litten. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 (ABRSM)*
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Trad. English T he Oak and the Ash.
		F min (c – eb ): arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 86 from Sing Together! (OUP)		F min: arr. Bullard. T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM)
E min: arr. Hodge et al. No. 26 from Strawberry Fair (Collins Music; formerly published by A & C Black)		E min: arr. Turnbull. Singing Time! Grade 2 (Bosworth BOE005029)
10 Trad. English Sussex Carol (On Christmas Night) (this version only).
		 Eb (d – eb ): arr. Pegler and Wedgwood. It’s Never Too Late to Sing: Christmas (Faber)
11 Trad. Irish Cockles and Mussels.
		
G (d – d ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of Ireland (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
G: arr. Hodge et al. No. 6 from Strawberry Fair (Collins Music; formerly published by A & C Black)		
G: arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 64 from Sing Together! (OUP)		
G: arr. Clark. Songs You T hink You Know (Faber)		
G: arr. Turnbull. Singing Time! Grade 2 (Bosworth BOE005029)
		G or F: arr. Wedgwood. T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)
12 Trad. Irish I will walk with my love. (F)		
Ab (eb– f  ): arr. Hughes. Irish Country Songs (highlights edition) (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
F: arr. Hughes. T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM)
		
Eb: arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of Ireland (Boosey & Hawkes)
13 Trad. Irish Let him go, let him tarry. (F)Bb (d – eb ): arr. Harrop. No. 48 from Ta-ra-ra boom-de-ay (Collins Music; formerly published by
A & C Black)		
Bb or G: arr. Pegler. T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)
14 Trad. Irish T he Mallow Fling.
		E (d# – e ): arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 92 from Sing Together! (OUP)		
E: arr. Bullard. T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM)		
D: arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of Ireland (Boosey & Hawkes)
15 Trad. Italian Ma bella bimba (How beautiful, the ballerina).
Bb (d – d ) or G: arr. Pegler (observing repeat). T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)(Ital/Eng)		
G: arr. Moore. No. 7 from Ready to Sing...Folk Songs (Alfred 17173) (Ital/Eng)
16 Trad. Italian/T. Cottrau Santa Lucia.
C (d – e ) or Bb: T he Language of Song: Elementary (high or low) (Faber) (Ital)
C or A: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 1–3 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP
71761 or 71762) (Ital/Eng)C or Ab: arr. Althouse (omitting repeat). No. 1 from International Folk Songs for Solo Singers(medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred 16959 or 16960) (Ital/Eng)
C: Italian Songs & Arias (Mel Bay MLB95480) (Ital/Eng)
17 Trad. Scottish Loch Lomond.
		 G (d – e ): arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 93 from Sing Together! (OUP)		
F: arr. Wedgwood (omitting verse 3). It’s Never Too Late to Sing: Songbook (Faber)
18 Trad. Scottish T he winter it is past (omitting verses 3 & 4).
		 F ( f  – f  ): arr. T horpe Davie. No. 57 from T he Saltire Scottish Song Book (Hardie Press HP11)		
D: arr. Blackwell. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 (ABRSM)*
19 Trad. Welsh Pan Gyfyd yr Heulwen (When Morning is Breaking).
A (e – e ): arr. Hargest Jones. Caneuon Cymru (Boosey & Hawkes: piano accomp. available in Songsof Wales) (Welsh) or Songs of Wales (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng)9* Available late October 2017.

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LIST BW. H. Anderson A Child’s Prayer. E (c# – e ): publ. with B2 (Roberton 75261)
W. H. Anderson T he Old Shepherd’s Prayer.
		F min (e – eb ): publ. with B1 (Roberton 75261)
		D min: publ. separately (Roberton 1049)
3 W. H. Anderson T he Sweet Nightingale.
		D (d – e ): publ. separately (Roberton 75332)
		
D: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM)
4 Anon. Basque Gabriel’s Message (T he Angel Gabriel) (any two verses).
		
A min (e – e ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of Christmas (Boosey & Hawkes)
		G min: arr. Pegler and Wedgwood. It’s Never Too Late to Sing: Christmas (Faber)
5 Anon. Cornish Sans Day Carol (verses 1 & 3).
		Eb (d – eb ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of Christmas (Boosey & Hawkes)
		Eb or C: arr. Pegler. T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)
6 Anon. English T he Coventry Carol.
		G min ( f# – d ): arr. Shaw. No. 22 (2nd version) from T he Oxford Book of Carols (OUP)		
G min: arr. Shaw. Singing Time! Grade 2 (Bosworth BOE005029)
		G min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM)
7 Anon. Gaelic Morning has broken (verses 1 & 2) or Leanabh an aigh (Child in the manger) (verses 1 & 4).
		D (d – e ): arr. Turnbull. Singing Time! Grade 2 (Bosworth BOE005029) (Eng)		
Db: No. 30 from Songs of Praise (OUP) (Eng)		
Db: arr. Barratt. T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM) (Scottish Gaelic/Eng)
8 Anon. Japanese Japanese Snow Song (Yuki) (omitting bb. 24–42).
F ( f – d ) or Eb: arr. Brownsey and Lantz. No. 5 from Songs of the Far East for Solo Singers (mediumhigh or medium-low) (Alfred 43490 or 43487) (Japanese & Eng)
9 Aubrey Beswick Twilight: No. 2 from Pick ’n’ Choose.
		Eb (eb – eb ): Aubrey Beswick Pick ’n’ Choose 1 (Universal UE 16393)
		
Eb: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM)
10 Brahms Erlaube mir, fein’s Mädchen (My dear, into the garden permit me to go).
G (d – f # ) or F: No. 2 from Brahms Deutsche Volkslieder, Vol. 1 (high or low) (IMC 1022 or 1115)(Ger/Eng)
11 Davis, Onorati & Simeone T he Little Drummer Boy (verses 1 & 3).
		 C/D (c – c ): It’s Never Too Late to Sing: Christmas (Faber)
12 Eilers Bacak Dreamer.
		 G (b – d ): No. 24 from Junior Voiceworks 1: 33 Songs for Children (OUP)
13 Christopher Field T he Swing: No. 4 from A Garland of Song.
		 D (d – d ): Christopher Field A Garland of Song (Recital Music RM910)
		
D: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 (ABRSM)*
14 Jenkyns T he Little Spanish Town.
		E min (d# – e ): publ. separately (upper part in final 11 bars) (Novello NOV160071)
		E min: Singing Time! Grade 2 (upper part in final 11 bars) (Bosworth BOE005029)
		E min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM)
15 Lin Marsh T he Cuckoo Clock: No. 1 from Serendipity Solos. F (c– eb ): (Faber)
16 Lin Marsh Earth, Sea and Sky.
		F (c – f ): Junior Songscape: Earth, Sea and Sky (any 2 verses; part 1 in final 4 bars) (Faber)		F or Eb: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)
17 Lin Marsh Monsters!
		 A min (e – e ): T he Graded Song Collection (Faber)		
A min: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 (ABRSM)*
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Nina Perry T he Frog.
		
D (d – d ): publ. separately (OUP)		
D: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM)
19 Schubert Wiegenlied ‘Schlafe, schlafe, holder, süsser Knabe’ (Cradle Song/ Lullaby), Op. 98 No. 2, D. 498.
G (d – e ) or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 1–3 (high or medium-low) (Peters
EP 71761 or 71762) (Ger/Eng)		
G or F: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber) (Ger/Eng)		
F: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM) (Ger/Eng)
20 Schumann Schmetterling (Butterfly), Op. 79 No. 2 (omitting verse 2).
D ( f# –  g ) or Bb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 1–3 (high or medium-low)(Peters EP 71761 or 71762) (Ger/Eng)		
Bb: Singing Time! Grade 2 (Bosworth BOE005029) (Eng)21 Alan Simmons Roller Ghoster (upper part).
		 C (c – d ): Singing Sherlock, Book 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
22 arr. Stanford T he Cuckoo (Der Kukkuk).
F (e – c ): 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng/Ger)
23 Trad. German Guter Mond, du gehst so stille (Lovely Moon/Gentle moon, so peacefully shining).
E (e – c# ): arr. Farrar (1st voice) (Ashdown EA15662) (Eng/Ger)		
E: arr. Bullard. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 (ABRSM) (Ger/Eng)*
24 Trad. Korean Arirang.
Ab/Bb (eb– f  ) or F/G: arr. Poorman and Lim. No. 1 from Songs of the Far East for Solo Singers(medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred 43490 or 43487) (Korean/Eng)18

LIST C
Bart I’d do anything (solo adaptation only): from Oliver!
Bb (bb – d ): Kids’ Musical T heatre Collection, Vol. 1 (Hal Leonard HL00230029–Music Sales)		
Bb: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 (ABRSM)*
2 Aubrey Beswick Coconut Man: No. 4 from Pick ’n’ Choose.
		F (c – e /g ): Aubrey Beswick Pick ’n’ Choose 1 (Universal UE 16393)
		
F: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM)
3 Brown & Freed Singin’ in the Rain: from Singin’ in the Rain.
G (d – d ): vocal selections (50th Anniversary Edition) (chorus only) (Alfred 26121)
G: arr. Marsh (part 1 in final 6 bars). Junior Songscape: Stage and Screen (Faber)
G: arr. Marsh. T he Faber Music T heatre Songbook (Faber)
G: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 (chorus only) (ABRSM)*
G or F: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)
4 Burke & van Heusen Busy Doing Nothing (chorus, any one verse, chorus and coda).
		 G (d – e ): arr. Marsh. Junior Songscape: Children’s Favourites (Faber)
5 Churchill & Morey Love is a song that never ends (chorus only, once through, with suitable intro.):from Bambi.
		G (d – e ): publ. separately (Campbell Connelly & Co. CC10505)
		
G: Stage & Screen – T he Black Book (Wise AM92249)
6 George M. Cohan Give my regards to Broadway (omitting bb. 5–36): from Little Johnny Jones.
		 G (d – d ): arr. Beck. No. 2 from Ready to Sing...Broadway (Alfred 35808)
7 Coots & Gillespie Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (without repeat).
C (b – e ): It’s Never Too Late to Sing: Christmas (Faber)
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LIST C (cont.)
Dacre Daisy Bell (A Bicycle Built for Two) (verse 1). (M)		
G (d – e ): arr. Turner (upper line only). No. 22 from Best of Children’s Songs (Schott ED 12948)
		
G: 100 Years of Popular Music: 1900 (Faber)		G or F: arr. Pegler. T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)		
F: No. 11 from T he National Songbook (Novello NOV492393)
9 Dicks & Rudge A Windmill in Old Amsterdam (omitting verse 3).
		
G (bb – e ): T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 (ABRSM)*
10 Fain & Lawrence (after Tchaikovsky) Once Upon a Dream: from Sleeping Beauty.
F (d – f  ): T he New Illustrated Treasury of Disney Songs (6th edition) (Hal Leonard HL00313100–
Music Sales)
11 Flanders & Swann T he Hippopotamus (verses 1 & 2).
		Bb (bb – eb ): T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 (ABRSM)*
A: No. 40 from Apusskidu: Songs for Children (second edition) (Collins Music; formerly published by
A & C Black)		
A: arr. Marsh. Junior Songscape: Children’s Favourites (Faber)		
G: T he Songs of Michael Flanders & Donald Swann (Faber)		
G: T he Graded Song Collection (Faber)
12 Gay & Butler T he sun has got his hat on: from Me and My Girl.
		 C (c – e ): arr. Marsh. Junior Songscape: Children’s Favourites (Faber)
13 Heneker Flash, Bang, Wallop!: from Half a Sixpence.
		G (d – d ) or F: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)		
F: arr. Marsh (omitting DS). Junior Songscape: Stage and Screen (Faber)		F: arr. Marsh (omitting DS). T he Faber Music T heatre Songbook (Faber)
14 Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice Any Dream Will Do (omitting 4th–11th bars on final page): from
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
		 A (a – d ): Kids’ Musical T heatre Collection, Vol. 1 (Hal Leonard HL00230029–Music Sales)
15 Lin Marsh Something Spooky: No. 5 from Spooky Songs.
		G min (d – d ): Lin Marsh Spooky Songs (Faber)		
G min: Singing Sherlock, Book 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
16 C. Porter True Love: from High Society.
		G (c – c ): T he Best of Cole Porter (Faber)		
G: Cole Porter 100th Anniversary (Alfred VF1713)
		 G: No. 3 from Everlasting Voices (medium-high or medium-low) (Peters EP 72672a or 72672b)
17 Rodgers & Hammerstein Getting to know you: from T he King and I.
		C (e – e  ): vocal selections (Williamson HLW00312227)
		
C: T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
		
A: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 3 (Hal Leonard–Faber)
18 Rodgers & Hammerstein In my own little corner: from Cinderella. (F)		
F (d – d ): T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
		
F: T he Broadway Ingénue: 37 T heatre Songs for Soprano (to end of p. 67) (Hal Leonard–Faber)		
F: Kids’ Book of Vocal Solos (Hal Leonard HLE90001388–Music Sales)		
F: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 3 (to end of p. 35) (Hal Leonard–Faber)		
F: Musical T heatre Collection for Young Women Singers (Hal Leonard HLE90001476–Music Sales)
19 Betty Roe Poco Poppa Pizza and Mama Piccolo: from T he Most Wanted Faces.
		D (c# – d ): Songs from the Betty Roe Shows, Vol. 2 (T hames TH978633)
		
D: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 2 (ABRSM)
20 Peter Rose & Anne Conlon T he Jaguar (omitting repeat): from Yanomamo.
		 D min (a – e ): vocal score (Weinberger)		D min: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 (ABRSM)*
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Rose, Stock & Cavanaugh T he Umbrella Man.
		 C (b – d ): No. 25 from Harlequin (Collins Music; formerly published by A & C Black)22 Claude-Michel Schönberg & Alain Boublil Castle on a Cloud: from Les Misérables. (F)		 A min (a – c ): Kids’ Musical T heatre Collection, Vol. 1 (Hal Leonard HL00230029–Music Sales)		A min: stage vocal selections (Wise MF10149)
		
A min: film vocal selections (Wise MF10150)
23 Stephen Schwartz River Lullaby (from ‘Deliver Us’): from T he Prince of Egypt.
C/D (g – d ): vocal selections (pp. 9–12 with suitable intro. and ending) (Cherry Lane Music Company
CLM02500026)
		
C/D: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 2 (ABRSM)*
24 Richard & Robert Sherman T he Beautiful Briny (omitting repeat): from Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
		
F (b –  d ): vocal selections (Campbell Connelly & Co CCA111970)
25 Richard & Robert Sherman Hushabye Mountain: from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
		 D min (c# – eb ) or C min: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)		C min: musical selections (Alfred TSF0070)
		C min: stage selections (Alfred PFM0515)
26 Richard & Robert Sherman A Spoonful of Sugar (any two verses): from Mary Poppins.
		G (d – d ): film vocal selections (not stage selections) (Hal Leonard HLD00360439–Music Sales)
G: T he New Illustrated Treasury of Disney Songs (6th edition) (Hal Leonard HL00313100–Music Sales)		
G: Stage & Screen – T he Black Book (Wise AM92249)
27 Richard & Robert Sherman Stay Awake: from Mary Poppins.
C (b – a ): film vocal selections (not stage selections) (Hal Leonard HLD00360439–Music Sales)
28 Warren & Dubin Forty-Second Street (this version only): from 42nd Street.
		 D min (d – d ): arr. Beck. No. 1 from Ready to Sing...Broadway (Alfred 35808)
29 Woods When the red, red robin.
		 F (d – eb ): No. 33 from Ta-ra-ra boom-de-ay (Collins Music; formerly published by A & C Black)
30 Young & Hayman When I fall in love: from One Minute to Zero.
		Eb (bb – d ): T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
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GRADE 3
THREE ACCOMPANIED SONGS: from memory, one chosen by the candidate from each of thethree Lists, A, B and C (listed below), with a total maximum programme time of six minutes. For
further details see pages 9, 10 and 14.
ONE UNACCOMPANIED TRADITIONAL SONG: from memory, of the candidate’s own choice. For
further details see page 11.
SIGHT-SINGING: a short piece of previously unseen music, accompanied by the examiner at the
piano. For further details see pages 12 and 13.
AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE: administered by the examiner from the piano. For further
details see pages 88 and 90.

ACCOMPANIED SONG LISTS
LIST AT. S. Allen Erie Canal.
Bb min (ab/bb – ab ): arr. Edwards. No. 2 (p. 18: solo version) from Changing Voices: Songs within an
octave for teenage male singers (Peters EP 72482)
2 Barnby Sweet and low.
		D ( f# – e ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of England (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
D: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)
3 Denza Funiculì, funiculà (A Merry Life/ Tonight, my girl/ Last night, my Nina).
Eb (d – f  ) or C: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 1–3 (high or medium-low)(Peters EP 71761 or 71762) (Ital/Eng)		
C: Italian Songs & Arias (Mel Bay MLB95480) (Ital/Eng)		
C: arr. Pegler. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)*
4 Dunhill Elsie Marley.
		A (c# – e ): arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 59 from Sing Together! (OUP)
5 Elgar Ave, verum corpus (Hail, true body), Op. 2 No. 1 (this version only).
		 G (d – e ): arr. Field. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 (ABRSM) (Latin/Eng)*
6 Foster Camptown Races.
E (e – g # ), D or Bb: arr. Althouse. Folk Songs for Solo Singers, Vol. 2 (high, medium-high or mediumlow) (Alfred 41547, 16300 or 16301)
		D (d – d ) or C: arr. Pegler. T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)
7 Langlais Regina coeli.
		 G min (d – f  ): P. 38 from Marian Hymns, Vol. 2 (Bärenreiter BA 9268) (Latin)
8 Purcell Ah! how pleasant ’tis to love, Z. 353.
		C (g – g ) or A: Purcell 40 Songs (high or low) (IMC 2071 or 2072)
C or A: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 1–3 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP
71761 or 71762)
		
A: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)
9 Trad. Leave her, Johnny (omitting verse 2).
Eb (eb– c  ) or Bb: arr. Edwards. No. 1 from Changing Voices: Songs within an octave for teenage malesingers (Peters EP 72482)
10 Trad. Willow Song.
D min (d – d ) or C min: arr. Hobbs. No. 5 from Everlasting Voices (medium-high or medium-low)(Peters EP 72672a or 72672b)
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Trad. English T he Blacksmith. (F)		 E min (d – e ): arr. Blackwell. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 (ABRSM)*		
D min: arr. Armstrong. T he Language of Folk, Book 1 (Faber)
12 Trad. English Bonny at Morn (omitting verse 3).
		 C min (bb – c ): arr. Armstrong. T he Language of Folk, Book 2 (Faber)
13 Trad. English Polly Oliver.
		Eb (c – f  ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of England (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
Eb: arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 47 from Sing Together! (OUP)		
Eb: arr. Chappell. Singing Time! Grade 3 (Bosworth BOE005030)
		D or C: arr. Pegler. T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)		
C: arr. Hodge et al. No. 43 from Strawberry Fair (Collins Music; formerly published by A & C Black)
14 Trad. German/W. Taubert (Op. 27 No. 5) Wiegenlied ‘Schlaf in guter Ruh’ (Cradle Song ‘Sleep inpeaceful sleep’).
D (d – f # ) or Bb: arr. Althouse. No. 3 from International Folk Songs for Solo Singers (medium-high or
medium-low) (Alfred 16959 or 16960) (Ger/Eng)		
C: arr. Barratt (verses 1 & 2). T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM) (Ger/Eng)
15 Trad. Irish I have a bonnet trimmed with blue. (F)		
F ( f – d ): arr. Hughes. Irish Country Songs (highlights edition) (Boosey & Hawkes)
16 Trad. Irish I know where I’m goin’. (F)		
Ab (g – eb ): arr. Hughes. Irish Country Songs (highlights edition) (Boosey & Hawkes)		G ( f#  – d ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of Ireland (Boosey & Hawkes)		G ( f#  – d ): arr. Rutter. No. 1 from T hree Folk-Songs for Upper Voices (OUP)		G/Ab ( f#  – eb ) or E/F: arr. Wedgwood. T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)
17 Trad. Irish T he Sunflower ‘Believe me, if all those endearing young charms’.
		F ( f  – f  ): T he Library of Folk Songs (Amsco AM961521)
		F or Eb: arr. Quilter. Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
D: arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of Ireland (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
D: arr. Barratt. T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)–        karekare Ana.
18 Trad. Maori Po
A ( e – d ): arr. Bullard (omitting verses 3 & 4). T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 (ABRSM)(Maori/Eng)*		
G: arr. Class (omitting bb. 33–48). Hayley Westenra: Pure (Wise AM979946) (Maori)
19 Trad. Scottish Afton Water (Flow gently, sweet Afton).
F (c – f  ): arr. T horpe Davie (omitting verses 3 & 4). No. 10 from T he Saltire Scottish Song Book
(Hardie Press HP11)		
E: arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 69 from Sing Together! (OUP)		
E: arr. Turnbull. Singing Time! Grade 3 (Bosworth BOE005030)
20 Trad. Scottish T he Banks of Allan Water (verses 1 & 2).
		A (c# – e ): arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of Scotland (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
A: arr. Barratt. T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)
21 Trad. Ukrainian, arr. W. H. Anderson In the garden flowers are growing: No. 2 from Ukrainian Folk
Songs.
		G min (d – eb  ): W. H. Anderson Two Ukrainian Folk Songs (Roberton 1048)
		G min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)
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LIST A (cont.)
22 Trad. Welsh Llwyn Onn (T he Ash Grove).

A (d – e ): arr. Hargest Jones. Caneuon Cymru (Boosey & Hawkes: piano accomp. available in Songsof Wales) (Welsh) or Songs of Wales (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng)G (c – e ): arr. Appleby and Fowler. No. 70 from Sing Together! (OUP) (Eng)G (c – e ): arr. Turnbull. Singing Time! Grade 3 (Bosworth BOE005030) (Eng)G (c – e ): arr. Barratt. T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM) (Welsh/Eng)F (bb – d ): arr. Hywel. Caneuon Enwog Cymru 1 (Famous Songs of Wales 1) (Gwynn Publishing 9020)(Welsh/Eng)

LIST B
Anon. Japanese Uji River (omitting bb. 43–62)
E min (d – e ) or D min: arr. Gray. No. 10 from Songs of the Far East for Solo Singers (medium-high or
medium-low) (Alfred 43490 or 43487) (Eng & Japanese)
2 Anon. Welsh T he Gower Wassail.
B min (b – e ): arr. Hargest Jones (verses 1, 2 & 6). Songs of Christmas (Boosey & Hawkes)
B min or A min: arr. Pegler. T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber
3 Beethoven
G (d – e ): No. 10 from Beethoven 67 Songs (verses 1 & 6) (Peters EP 180) (Ger)
G: No. 5 from Beethoven Complete Songs, Vol. 1 (verses 1 & 8) (Henle HN 533) (Ger)
F: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 (verses 1 & 6) (ABRSM) (Ger/Eng)*
4 Dorothy Buchanan Peace Song (verses 1 & 2).
F min (c – db ): publ. separately (upper vocal line in chorus) (SOUNZ)F min: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 (ABRSM
5 W. Davies God be in my head.
A (e – d ): No. 236 from Hymns Ancient & Modern New Standard (Hymns Ancient & Modern)
A: arr. Jenkins. Sing Solo Sacred (high or low) (OUP)
A: Singing Time! Grade 3 (Bosworth BOE005030)
A: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)
6 Christopher Field Sea Shell: No. 5 from A Garland of Song. G (d – d ): (Recital Music RM910
7 Finzi Ferry me across the water, Op. 1 No. 7.
A min (c – e ): 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes)
A min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)
8 Fuenllana
F ( f – c : treble clef ) or D (d – a: bass clef ): arr. Edwards. No. 15 from Changing Voices: Songs within
an octave for teenage male singers (Peters EP 72482) (Span)
9 Grieg To brune Øjne (Zwei braune Augen) (Two Brown Eyes), Op. 5 No. 1.
G (d – e ) or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 1–3 (high or medium-low) (Peters
EP 71761 or 71762) (Dan/Ger/Eng)G or F: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber) (Ger/Eng)
10 Jenkyns T he Owls.
F min (c – db ): publ. separately (Novello NOV160069)
F min: Singing Time! Grade 3 (Bosworth BOE005030)
F min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)
11 Lin MarshSerendipity Solos.
D (c# – e ): Lin Marsh Serendipity Solos (Faber
D or C: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber
12 Lin Marsh Hallowe’en Witches: No. 2 from Spooky Songs. E min (a– c ): (Faber)
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Lin Marsh T he Wicked Lady.
		 C min (c – eb ): T he Graded Song Collection (Faber)
14 Mendelssohn Gruss (Greeting), Op. 19 No. 5.
D (d# – f# ) or C: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 1–3 (high or medium-low)(Peters EP 71761 or 71762) (Ger/Eng)		
D or Bb: T he Language of Song: Elementary (high or low) (Faber) (Ger)		
D: Singing Time! Grade 3 (Bosworth BOE005030) (Ger/Eng)
15 Mendelssohn Lieblingsplätzchen (Favourite Haunt/T he Favourite Spot/Favourite Little Place), Op. 99
No. 3 (omitting verse 3).
G ( f# – e ) or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 1–3 (high or medium-low)(Peters EP 71761 or 71762) (Ger/Eng)		
G: No. 17 from Elisabeth Schumann Liederbuch (Universal UE 9559) (Ger/Eng)		
F: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 (ABRSM) (Ger/Eng)*
16 Murray & Lockton I’ll walk beside you.
		Eb (c – eb ): publ. separately (Faber)		
Eb: T he Graded Song Collection (Faber)
17 arr. Roberton Dalmatian Cradle Song.
(c – d ): publ. separately (Roberton 75012)
		(c – d ): T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)
18 Schubert Heidenröslein (T he Wild Rose), Op. 3 No. 3, D. 257.
G (g – g ) or E: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 1–3 (high or medium-low) (Peters
EP 71761 or 71762) (Ger/Eng)		
G or D: T he Language of Song: Elementary (high or low) (Faber) (Ger)		
E: Singing Time! Grade 3 (Bosworth BOE005030) (Eng/Ger)
19 Schubert Minnelied ‘Holder klingt der Vogelsang’ (Love-song), D. 429.
E (d# –f# ) or D: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 1–3 (high or medium-low)(Peters EP 71761 or 71762) (Ger/Eng)		
D: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM) (Ger/Eng)
20 Stanford Windy Nights, Op. 30 No. 4.
		D min (d – f ): publ. separately (Roberton 75306)
D min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)
21 T himan T he Path to the Moon.		
		
Ab (eb– f ): 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
Ab: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)
22 T horsteinson Kirkjuhvoll (T he Elven Church).
		 G min (d – f ) or F min: Icelandic Art Songs, First Collection (high or low) (Ísalög Music) (Ice/Eng)
23 Trad. Chinese Jasmine Flower (Mo li hua).
Eb (eb– eb ) or C: arr. Wagner. No. 6 from Songs of the Far East for Solo Singers (medium-high or
medium-low) (Alfred 43490 or 43487) (Eng)24 ¿órﬂarson Kom ég upp í Kvíslarskarﬂ (As I Climbed the Mountainside).
		E min (e – e ) or D min: Icelandic Art Songs, First Collection (high or low) (Ísalög Music) (Ice/Eng)		
D min: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 (ABRSM) (Ice/Eng)*
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LIST C
Adler & Ross Heart: from Damn Yankees.
		 F (c – d ): arr. Beck. No. 3 from Ready to Sing...Broadway (Alfred 35808)
2 Arlen & Harburg If I Only Had a Brain: from T he Wizard of Oz.
F (c – e ): vocal selections (any one character; chorus only, with suitable intro.) (Alfred TSF0038)(NB: 70th Anniversary Deluxe Songbook not suitable for exam use)
F: T he Harold Arlen Songbook (any one character; chorus only, with suitable intro.) (Hal Leonard–
Faber)
		
F: arr. Beck. No. 6 from Ready to Sing...Broadway (Alfred 35808)
3 Burt Bacharach & Hal David Raindrops keep falling on my head: from Butch Cassidy and the
Sundance Kid.
		F (c – e ): Stage & Screen – T he White Book (Wise AM92248)
		
D: No. 33 from T he National Songbook 2 (Novello NOV492404)
4 Bart Who will buy?: from Oliver!
		D min (d – d ): film vocal selections (omitting repeat) (Lakeview Music LK56070)
		D min: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 (omitting repeat) (ABRSM)*
C min: stage vocal selections (starting p. 104 with suitable intro. and ending before Sops/Baritones
entry) (Lakeview Music LK56195)
C min: No. 21 from vocal score (starting 1 bar before fig. J and ending before Rose Seller entry)(Lakeview Music LK56088)
5 I. Berlin Let’s Face the Music and Dance: from Follow the Fleet.
		C (c – e ) or Bb: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)
6 L. Bernstein My House: from Peter Pan.
		(c – f ): 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes)		(c – f ): Leonard Bernstein Song Album (Boosey & Hawkes)		(c – f ): T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)
7 Blane & Martin Have yourself a merry little Christmas.
		 Bb (bb – eb ): It’s Never Too Late to Sing: Christmas (Faber)
8 Leslie Bricusse & A. Newley T he Candy Man: from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (omitting
repeats).
		 Db (ab – eb ): Kids’ Musical T heatre Collection, Vol. 1 (Hal Leonard HL00230029–Music Sales)		
C: film vocal selections (omitting bb. 2–13; with suitable ending) (Hal Leonard HL00313181–Music Sales)
9 Brown & Freed All I do is dream of you: from Singin’ in the Rain.
		 C (c – d ): vocal selections (50th Anniversary Edition) (Alfred 26121)
		 C: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 (ABRSM)*
10 Carl Davis & Hiawyn Oram Ride Out the Storm: from T he Mermaid.
		E min (d – e ): Junior Songscape: Stage and Screen (Faber)		E min: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 (ABRSM)*
11 Fain & Webster T he Deadwood Stage: from Calamity Jane.
		
Ab (c– eb ): No. 1 from vocal score (from 4 bars before fig. 3 to fig. 7) (Faber)		
		Ab or G: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)		
G: Stage & Screen – T he White Book (omitting repeat) (Wise AM92248)
12 Gilkyson T he Bare Necessities (verses 1 & 2): from T he Jungle Book.
F (c – d ): T he New Illustrated Treasury of Disney Songs (6th edition) (Hal Leonard HL00313100–
Music Sales)		
F: Stage & Screen – T he Black Book (Wise AM92249)
		
F: Singing Time! Grade 3 (Bosworth BOE005030)
13 Harline & Washington When you wish upon a star (omitting bb. 5–12): from Pinocchio.
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Hart & Butler Nellie the Elephant (omitting verse 2 and ending with coda).
		 C min/C (b – d ): arr. Marsh. Junior Songscape: Children’s Favourites (Faber)		C min/C: arr. Marsh. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 (ABRSM)*
15 Kent & Burton T he White Cliffs of Dover (chorus only, once through, with suitable intro.).
		 Eb (eb– eb ): I’ll Be Seeing You...Songs of World War II (IMP)16 Lerner & Loewe Wouldn’t it be Loverly?: from My Fair Lady.
		
G (d – e ) or F: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)		
F: vocal selections (F major section only; ending in 1st-time bar) (Faber)		
F: T he Broadway Ingénue: 37 T heatre Songs for Soprano (Hal Leonard–Faber)		
F: Essential Audition Songs for Kids (Faber)		
F: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 3 (Hal Leonard–Faber)
17 Alan Menken & Howard Ashman Beauty and the Beast: from Beauty and the Beast.
		 F (a – d ): arr. Marsh. T he Faber Music T heatre Songbook (Faber)
18 Rodgers & Hammerstein It’s a grand night for singing (omitting the Interlude): from State Fair.
		 G (d – e ): vocal selections (Williamson HLW00312403)
19 Rodgers & Hammerstein I whistle a happy tune: from T he King and I. (whistling section may be
vocalized)
		
Bb (d – d ): vocal selections (Williamson HLW00312227)
		
Bb: T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
		
Bb: Kids’ Book of Vocal Solos (Hal Leonard HLE90001388–Music Sales)		
Bb: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 2 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
20 Rodgers & Hart Blue Moon (starting at chorus (‘Blue moon’), once through, with suitable intro.).
		 Eb (db – c ): Essential Ella: 20 Ella Fitzgerald Classics (Faber)		
Eb: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 (ABRSM)*
21 Betty Roe I’m learning to read: from T he Banky Field. (M)		(d – eb ): Songs from the Betty Roe Shows, Vol. 2 (T hames TH978633)
		(d – eb ): T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)
22 Betty Roe ’Orrible Little Blue-Eyes: from T he Barnstormers. (F)		
G (d – e ): Songs from the Betty Roe Shows, Vol. 1 (T hames TH978632)
		
G: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 3 (ABRSM)
23 Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones Try to remember (any two verses): from T he Fantasticks.
		 G (b – d ): publ. separately (Faber)		
G: arr. Beck. No. 11 from Ready to Sing...Broadway (Alfred 35808)
24 Richard & Robert Sherman Chim Chim Cher-ee: from Mary Poppins.
		 D min (d – e ) or C min: T he Best of Singing, Grades 1–3 (high or low) (Faber)		C min: film vocal selections (not stage selections) (Hal Leonard HLD00360439–Music Sales)		C min: Stage & Screen – T he Black Book (Wise AM92249)
		C min: Junior Songscape: Stage and Screen (part 1 from b. 45) (Faber)		C min: arr. Marsh. T he Faber Music T heatre Songbook (Faber)
25 Richard & Robert Sherman Feed the birds: from Mary Poppins.
		(g /b – d ): film vocal selections (not stage selections) (Hal Leonard HLD00360439–Music Sales)		(g /b – d ): Kids’ Book of Vocal Solos (Hal Leonard HLE90001388–Music Sales)(g /b – d ): Musical T heatre Collection for Young Women Singers (Hal Leonard HLE90001476–Music
Sales)
		(g /b – d ): Kids’ Musical T heatre Collection, Vol. 1 (Hal Leonard HL00230029–Music Sales)
26 Lucy Simon & Marsha Norman T he Girl I Mean to Be: from T he Secret Garden. (F)		
Eb (ab – c ): vocal selections (Alfred VF1792)
		
Eb: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 3 (ABRSM)*
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LIST C (cont.)
27 Lucy Simon & Marsha Norman Round-Shouldered Man: from T he Secret Garden.

		(bb –  d# ): vocal selections (Alfred VF1792)		(bb/f  – e ): arr. Beck. No. 9 from Ready to Sing...Broadway (Alfred 35808)
28 Charles Strouse & Martin Charnin Maybe: from Annie.
Bb (bb – d ): Kids’ Musical T heatre Collection, Vol. 1 (omitting 2nd repeat) (Hal Leonard HL00230029–
Music Sales)		
Bb: T he Graded Song Collection (Faber)		
Ab: More Audition Songs for Kids (Wise AM966636)
29 Weiss, Peretti & Creatore Can’t Help Falling in Love.
		 Eb (bb – d ): Stage & Screen – T he White Book (Wise AM92248)

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GRADE 4
THREE ACCOMPANIED SONGS: from memory, one chosen by the candidate from each of thethree Lists, A, B and C (listed below). For further details see pages 9, 10 and 14.
ONE UNACCOMPANIED TRADITIONAL SONG: from memory, of the candidate’s own choice. For
further details see page 11.
SIGHT-SINGING: a short piece of previously unseen music, accompanied by the examiner at the
piano. For further details see pages 12 and 13.
AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE: administered by the examiner from the piano. For further
details see pages 88 and 90.

ACCOMPANIED SONG LISTS
LIST A
1
T. A. Arne Blow, blow, thou winter wind.
		Ab (eb – ab ): Arne 12 Songs for High Voice, Book 1 (Stainer & Bell B461)
Ab or Eb: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40018 or HL40019–
Music Sales)		
F: arr. Barclay Wilson. Pp. 11–12 from Arne Selected Songs (Cramer)		
F: arr. Shaw. No. 171 (first tune) from T he Oxford Book of Carols (OUP)		
F: arr. Diack. T he 100 Best Short Songs, Book 3 (Paterson PAT00603)
		
F: Singing Time! Grade 4 (Bosworth BOE005169)
		
Eb: arr. Hargest Jones. Songs of England (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
Eb: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM)
2 T. A. Arne When daisies pied.
G (d – g ): Arne 12 Songs for High Voice, Book 2 (observing DC, but omitting other repeats) (Stainer &Bell B462)
G or Eb: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40018 or HL40019–
Music Sales)		
F: Shakespeare Song Album (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
F: arr. Barclay Wilson. Arne Selected Songs (Cramer)
F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP 71763 or
71764)
		
Eb: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM)
3 arr. Carol Barratt Down by the salley gardens. (M)		
Db (db – eb ): T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM)
4 arr. Cassils She’s like the swallow. (M) C min (c – eb ): publ. separately (Roberton 75386)
5 Dowland Now, O now I needs must part (omitting verses 2 & 3).
		 A ( f # – f # ) or F: No. 6 from Dowland 50 Songs, Book 1 (high or low) (Stainer & Bell X5A or X5B)
		
F: No. 3 from English Lute Songs, Book 2 (Stainer & Bell B617)
		
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LIST A (cont.)
T. Ford Since first I saw your face (first & last verses).
E (e – e ) or C: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40018 or
HL40019–Music Sales)		Eb: arr. Diack. T he 100 Best Short Songs, Book 4 (Paterson PAT00604)
		
Eb: arr. Macfarren. Singing Time! Grade 4 (Bosworth BOE005169)
Eb or C: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP
71763 or 71764)
		
D: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM)		
C: No. 49 from English Lute Songs, Book 1 (Stainer & Bell B616)
7 Giordani Caro mio ben (Dearest and best/Ah dearest love).
F (e – g ) or Db: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 1 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)Eb or D: No. 28 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (medium-high or mediumlow) (Peters EP 7743a or 7743b) (Ital/Eng)Eb or C: T he Language of Song: Elementary (high or low) (Faber) (Ital)
Eb or C: No. 23 from 26 Italian Songs and Arias (medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred 3402 or 3403)(Ital/Eng)		
Eb or C: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber) (Ital/Eng)
8	
Howard Goodall T he Lord is my shepherd (Psalm 23) (T heme from T he Vicar of Dibley). F (c – d ):
publ. separately (Faber)
9 Gounod Ave, Regina Coelorum (Hail, Queen of Heaven).
		 G ( f# – f# ): arr. P. Wagner. P. 20 from Marian Hymns, Vol. 2 (Bärenreiter BA 9268) (Latin)		
F: arr. Field. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 4 (ABRSM) (Latin/Eng)*
10 Handel Non lo dirò col labbro (Silent Worship, arr. Somervell): from Tolomeo, HWV 25.
		
A (e – f# ) or F: T he Language of Song: Elementary (high or low) (Faber) (Ital)		
G: publ. separately (Roberton 75364) (Eng)		
G: Celebrated Songs, Book 1 (Chester CH55317) (Eng)		
G: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM) (Eng/Ital)		
G or F: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber) (Eng)
11 arr. H. Hughes Down by the salley gardens. (M)		
Db (db – eb ): Irish Country Songs (highlights edition) (Boosey & Hawkes)
12 Lully Bois épais (Cast your shade/Sombre Woods) (with repeat): from Amadis. 		
		F (d – f ): arr. Holloway. Celebrated Songs, Book 1 (Chester CH55317) (Fr)F or Eb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP
71763 or 71764) (Fr/Eng)		F or D: T he Language of Song: Elementary (high or low) (Faber) (Fr)Eb: arr. Diack. T he 100 Best Short Songs, Book 4 (once through) (Paterson PAT00604) (Eng)13 Parry Jerusalem.
		 D (b – e ): It’s Never Too Late to Sing: Songbook (Faber)
14 Purcell Love quickly is pall’d: from Timon of Athens, Z. 632.
A (e – g# ) or F: Purcell 15 Songs and Airs, Set 2 (high or low) (Novello NOV170265 or NOV170266)
A or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP
71763 or 71764)
		
G or D: No. 8 from Everlasting Voices (medium-high or medium-low) (Peters EP 72672a or 72672b)
		
F: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM)
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A. Scarlatti O cessate di piagarmi: from Il Pompeo.
A min (g# – g ), F min or D min: No. 21 from Italian Songs of the 17th and 18th Centuries, Vol. 2 (high,medium or low) (IMC 2234, 2235 or 2236) (Ital)
A min or E min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low)(Peters EP 71763 or 71764) (Ital/Eng)G min or E min: No. 7 from 26 Italian Songs and Arias (medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred 3402 or
3403) (Ital/Eng)G min or E min: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 2 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)F min: arr. Parisotti. Singing Time! Grade 4 (Bosworth BOE005169) (Ital/Eng)F min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)D min: No. 12 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (medium-high or mediumlow) (Peters EP 7743a or 7743b) (Ital/Eng)
16 arr. Carl Strommen To the sky.
Bb ( f  – g ), Ab or F: Folk Songs for Solo Singers, Vol. 1 (high, medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred
21836, 4952 or 4953)
17	
arr. M. T homas Wrth fynd efo Deio i Dowyn (Going with Tom to Towyn). E min (d – e ): publ. separately (Mansel T homas Trust MT042) (Welsh/Eng)
18 Trad. American Poor Wayfaring Stranger.
F min (eb – f ), E min or D min: arr. Althouse. Folk Songs for Solo Singers, Vol. 2 (high, medium-highor medium-low) (Alfred 41547, 16300 or 16301)
		E min or D min: arr. Pegler. T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber)		
D min: arr. Althouse. No. 9 from Ready to Sing…Folk Songs (Alfred 17173)
		D min: arr. Pegler. It’s Never Too Late to Sing: Songbook (Faber)
19 Trad. Canadian T he Jones Boys.
Eb (db – eb ) or C: arr. Althouse. No. 12 from International Folk Songs for Solo Singers (medium-highor medium-low) (Alfred 16959 or 16960)
		C: arr. Althouse. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 4 (ABRSM)*
20 Trad. Irish T he Lark in the Clear Air.
		Bb (eb – g ), Ab or F: arr. Tate. Publ. separately (OUP archive OSS611, OSS594 or OSS227–Banks)		
A: arr. Rose. T he Boosey & Hawkes Song Collection, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
21 Trad. Irish T he Wild Rover (omitting verses 2 & 3). (M)		 F (c – d ): arr. Wedgwood. It’s Never Too Late to Sing: Songbook (Faber)
22 Trad. Newfoundland, arr. Carol Barratt She’s like the swallow. (M)		
C min (c – eb ): T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM)
23 Trad. Scottish Ye banks and braes o’ bonny Doon (this version only).
		 G (d – e ): arr. T horpe Davie. No. 60 from T he Saltire Scottish Song Book (Hardie Press HP11)
24 Trad. Spiritual Sometimes I feel like a motherless child.
G min/A min (d – e ) or E min/F min: arr. Althouse. No. 11 from American Folk Songs for Solo
Singers (medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred 35562 or 35565)
		G min (d – d ): arr. Iles. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 4 (ABRSM)*
25 Trad. Welsh Fy nghalon (My Heart) (omitting verse 2).
		A min (e – f ): arr. Barratt. T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM) (Welsh/Eng)A min: arr. Hargest Jones. Caneuon Cymru (Boosey & Hawkes: piano accomp. available in Songs ofWales) (Welsh) or Songs of Wales (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng)15* Available late October 2017.

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LIST B
1
R. R. Bennett Clock-a-clay (Marienkäfer): No. 4 from T he Insect World.
		G (d – e ): R. R. Bennett T he Insect World (Universal UE 14167) (Eng/Ger)		
		
G: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM) (Eng)
2 Brahms Sandmännchen (T he Little Sandman) (any two verses).
A (e – f# ) or G: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low)(Peters EP 71763 or 71764) (Ger/Eng)		
G: Singing Time! Grade 4 (Bosworth BOE005169) (Ger/Eng)
3 Britten A New Year Carol: No. 5 from Friday Afternoons, Op. 7.
		
Eb (eb – eb ): vocal score (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
Eb: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM)
4 arr. Copland Long Time Ago: No. 3 from Old American Songs, First Set.
C (g – g ), Bb or G: Copland Old American Songs, Complete (high, medium/original or low) (Boosey &Hawkes)		
Ab: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM)
5 C. Cui Tsarskoselskaya statuya (T he Statue at Czarskoe-Selo), Op. 57 No. 7.
Db (db – eb ): T he First Book of Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Solos (G. Schirmer GS81174) (Russ Cyrillic/Eng)		
Db or C: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber) (Russ Cyrillic/Russ/Eng)
6 Dray T he Virgin’s Cradle Hymn ‘Dormi, Jesu’.
		(b – e ): T he Boosey & Hawkes Song Collection, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes) (Latin)
7	
Christopher Field Over hill, over dale: No. 7 from A Garland of Song. Bb (c – eb ): (Recital Music
RM910)
8 Christopher Field Sleep, little babe, I love thee: from Slumber Songs of the Madonna. (F)		F min (c – f ): 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Finzi T he lily has a smooth stalk, Op. 1 No. 1.
		F min (c – f ): 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 A. Gibbs Dusk.
		
F (c – eb ): 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes)
11 Grieg Ave, maris stella (Hail, of seas the bright star).
F (d – d ): P. 58 from Marian Hymns, Vol. 2 (verses 1–4 only, ending with Amen) (Bärenreiter BA 9268)(Latin)		
F: arr. Field. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 4 (ABRSM) (Latin/Eng)*
12 Grieg Med en Primula veris (Mit einer Primula veris) (With a Primrose/The First Primrose), Op. 26 No. 4.
Gb (db – gb ) or E: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low)(Peters EP 71763 or 71764) (Nor/Ger/Eng)
F: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM) (Nor/Eng)
13 C. Le Fleming A Smuggler’s Song.
		E min (d – d ): publ. separately (OUP)		
E min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM)
14 Mozart Die Zufriedenheit (Happiness/Contentment), K. 473.
G (b – e ) or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low) (Peters
EP 71763 or 71764) (Ger/Eng)		
G or F: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber) (Ger/Eng)		
G: Singing Time! Grade 4 (Bosworth BOE005169) (Ger/Eng)
15 Poston T he Dormouse’s Carol.
		D min (d – d ): publ. separately (Curwen JC72356)
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Betty Roe Song of the Bluebell Wood.
		Ab (cb – eb ): publ. separately (T hames TH9781001)
		
Ab: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 4 (ABRSM)*
17 John Rutter A Clare Benediction.
		D (c#  – e ): publ. separately (upper part on divisi) (OUP)		
D or C: Oxford Solo Songs: Sacred (high or low) (OUP)
18 John Rutter Nativity Carol (omitting verse 2). D (d – f# ): arr. Pont. Publ. separately (OUP)
19 Schubert An die Laute (To the Lute), Op. 81 No. 2, D. 905. (M)D (d – f# ) or C: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low)(Peters EP 71763 or 71764) (Ger/Eng)		
D or Bb: T he Language of Song: Elementary (high or low) (Faber) (Ger)		
D: Celebrated Songs, Book 1 (Chester CH55317) (Ger)		
C: Singing Time! Grade 4 (Bosworth BOE005169) (Ger/Eng)
20 Schubert Seligkeit (Heavenly Bliss/Bliss/Ecstasy), D. 433.
E (e – g# ) or C: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low)(Peters EP 71763 or 71764) (Ger/Eng)		
E: No. 14 from Elisabeth Schumann Liederbuch (Universal UE 9559) (Ger/Eng)		
D or C: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber) (Ger/Eng)		
D: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM) (Ger/Eng)
21 Schumann Die Waise (T he Orphan), Op. 79 No. 14.
A min (e – f ) or G min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or mediumlow) (Peters EP 71763 or 71764) (Ger/Eng)		
G min: Singing Time! Grade 4 (Bosworth BOE005169) (Ger/Eng)		
G min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM) (Ger/Eng)
22 Trad. Spanish A la nanita nana (Hush pretty baby hush).
(d – e ) or (c – d ): arr. Porterfield. No. 6 from International Folk Songs for Solo Singers (mediumhigh or medium-low) (Alfred 16959 or 16960) (Span & Eng)		(d – d ): arr. Blackwell (omitting verse 2). T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 4 (ABRSM) (Span/Eng)*
23 Trad. Taiwanese High Green Mountain (Gao Shan Qing) (omitting bb. 25–45).
(d – e ) or (bb – c ): arr. Gray. No. 4 from Songs of the Far East for Solo Singers (medium-high or
medium-low) (Alfred 43490 or 43487) (Eng/Mandarin)
24 Vaughan Williams A Cradle Song.
Eb (c – eb ): 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
Eb: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM)
25 J. ¿órarinsson Fuglinn í fjörunni (Friend of the Ocean).
		
D (d – f# ) or C: Icelandic Art Songs, First Collection (high or low) (Ísalög Music) (Ice/Eng)		
C: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 4 (ABRSM) (Ice/Eng)*
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LIST C
Arlen & Harburg Over the Rainbow (original Arlen version only): from T he Wizard of Oz.
Eb (c – f ): vocal selections (chorus only, with suitable intro.) (Alfred TSF0038)(NB: 70th Anniversary Deluxe Songbook not suitable for exam use)
Eb: T he Harold Arlen Songbook (chorus only, with suitable intro.) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
Eb: Stage & Screen – T he Black Book (with suitable intro.) (Wise AM92249)
Eb: Essential Audition Songs for Kids (starting b. 25) (Faber)
Eb or C: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber
Eb: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 4 (chorus only, with suitable intro.) (ABRSM
D: arr. Marsh. Junior Songscape (Faber)
2 Bart Consider yourself: from Oliver!
Bb (c – f ):Lakeview Music LK56070)
Bb: Singing Time! Grade 4 (Bosworth BOE005169)
Bb: Stage & Screen – T he White Book (Wise AM92248)
A: Essential Audition Songs for Kids (Faber)
G: stage vocal selections (up to key-change) (Lakeview Music LK56195)
G: No. 9 from vocal score(Lakeview Music LK56088)
G: arr. Marsh. Junior Songscape (Faber)
G: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM)
3 I. Berlin Cheek to Cheek: from Top Hat.
C (b – e ) or Bb: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber
4 L. Bernstein Peter, Peter: from Peter Pan. (F)G (c – g ): 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes)
G: Leonard Bernstein Song Album (Boosey & Hawkes)
5 L. Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim I feel pretty (without repeat): from West Side Story. (F)F (c – g ): publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
F: vocal selections (new edition) (Boosey & Hawkes)
F: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM)
6 L. Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim One Hand, One Heart (without repeat): from West Side Story.
Eb (eb – eb ): publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
Eb: Singing Time! Grade 4 (Bosworth BOE005169)
Eb: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM)
D: vocal selections (new edition) (up to key-change) (Boosey & Hawkes)
7 Bock & Harnick Matchmaker: from Fiddler on the Roof.
F (c – f ): vocal selections (Wise AM39520)
F: Stage & Screen – T he Black Book (Wise AM92249)
8 Leslie Bricusse & A. Newley Pure Imagination: from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory/Charlie
and the Chocolate Factory
Eb (bb – f ):(omitting repeat) (Hal Leonard HL00313181–Music Sales
D:(ending b. 37) (Hal Leonard HL00144980–Music Sales
9 Brown & Freed You Were Meant for Me: from Singin’ in the Rain
F (c – eb ): vocal selections (50th Anniversary Edition) (Alfred 26121
10 Fain & Webster My Secret Love: from Calamity Jane.
Eb (bb – eb ): Stage & Screen – T he White Book (refrain only, with suitable intro.) (Wise AM92248)
Eb: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 4 (chorus only, with suitable intro.) (ABRSM
D: No. 23 from vocal score(Faber)11 Stephen Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens How Lucky You Are: from Seussical the MusicalF (c – f ): vocal selections (Alfred 0484B
F (d – f ): arr. Beck (upper line in bb. 23–25 & 40–41). No. 4 from Ready to Sing...Broadway (Alfred 35808
F (d – f ): arr. Beck (upper line in bb. 23–25 & 40–41). T(ABRSM
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12 Gilbert & Sullivan Softly sighing to the river: from T he Pirates of Penzance.
		Eb (eb – eb ): arr. Field. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 4 (ABRSM)*
13 Elton John & Tim Rice Circle of Life (once through; this version only): from T he Lion King.
		A (b – e ): arr. Marsh (melody line). Songscape: Stage and Screen (Faber)
		 A: arr. Marsh. T he Faber Music T heatre Songbook (Faber)
14 Kern & I. Gershwin Long ago and far away: from Cover Girl.
		G (c – f ): T he Essential Jerome Kern Song Book (Wise AM81506)
		
F: T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (refrain only) (Hal Leonard–Faber)		
F: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 4 (ABRSM)
15 Lerner & Loewe Get me to the church on time: from My Fair Lady. (M)G (b – d ): vocal selections (omitting bb. 1–11 & verse 4 and ending on p. 77; with suitable intro. andending) (Faber)
G: T he Graded Song Collection (Faber)
16 Andrew Lloyd Webber & Jim Steinman Whistle down the wind: from Whistle Down the Wind.
		 D (d – d ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 3 (Hal Leonard–Faber)17	Alan Menken & Stephen Schwartz Colors of the Wind: from Pocahontas.
D (a – d ) Musical T heatre Collection for Young Women Singers (starting at Moderately (b. 9) andomitting bb. 39–57) (Hal Leonard HLE90001476–Music Sales)
18 Meyer, Leslie & Goetz For Me and My Gal: from For Me and My Gal.
		
G (c# – d ): 100 Years of Popular Music: 1900 (verse 1) (Faber)		G or F: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber)
19 Tim Minchin Naughty (omitting bb. 54–130): from Matilda.
		 F (a – d ): vocal selections (Wise AM1005642)
		
F: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 4 (ABRSM)*
20 I. Novello Fly Home, Little Heart (omitting 1st refrain and verse 2): from King’s Rhapsody.
		 Eb (bb – eb ): Ivor Novello Song Album (Faber)
21 Parker & Charles We’ll Meet Again.
		 G (c# – d ): I’ll Be Seeing You...Songs of World War II (IMP)		
G: T he Graded Song Collection (Faber)		
G: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 4 (ABRSM)*
22 C. Porter Ev’ry time we say goodbye.
		
Eb (d –  f ): Essential Ella: 20 Ella Fitzgerald Classics (starting at Refrain, with suitable intro.) (Faber)		
Eb: T he Best of Cole Porter (starting at Refrain, with suitable intro.) (Faber)		
C: It’s Never Too Late to Sing: Songbook (ending b. 35) (Faber)
23 Rodgers & Hammerstein Hello, young lovers: from T he King and I.
D (b – d ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–
Faber)
C: vocal selections (Williamson HLW00312227)
		
C: T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
24 Rodgers & Hammerstein T he Sound of Music: from T he Sound of Music.
		G (e – e ): T he Broadway Ingénue: 37 T heatre Songs for Soprano (Hal Leonard–Faber)		
F: vocal selections (revised edition) (Williamson HLW00312392)
		
F: T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
		
F: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 2 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)25	Rodgers & Hammerstein T he Surrey with the Fringe on Top (omitting bb. 5–20; verse 1 or 2, once
through): from Oklahoma!
		 G (c# – d ): vocal selections (Williamson HLW00312292)
		
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LIST C (cont.)
26 Stephen Sondheim Comedy Tonight: from A Funny T hing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

		G (a– e /g ) or F: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber)		
G: arr. Marsh (melody line bb. 44–48). Songscape: Stage and Screen (Faber)		G: T he Stephen Sondheim Collection (Hal Leonard HL00313531–Music Sales)
27 Warren & Dubin Lullaby of Broadway (omitting repeat): from 42nd Street.
		 C/F (c – d ): arr. Beck. No. 8 from Ready to Sing...Broadway (Alfred 35808)
28 Wells & Tormé Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to you).
		 Eb (d – eb ): It’s Never Too Late to Sing: Christmas (Faber)
29 Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse No One Knows Who I Am: from Jekyll & Hyde.
		 G min (c – d ): vocal selections (Cherry Lane Music Company CLM02502211)

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GRADE 5
THREE ACCOMPANIED SONGS: from memory, one chosen by the candidate from each of thethree Lists, A, B and C (listed below). For further details see pages 9, 10 and 14.
ONE UNACCOMPANIED TRADITIONAL SONG: from memory, of the candidate’s own choice. For
further details see page 11.
SIGHT-SINGING: a short piece of previously unseen music, accompanied by the examiner at the
piano. For further details see pages 12 and 13.
AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE: administered by the examiner from the piano. For further
details see pages 88 and 91.

ACCOMPANIED SONG LISTS
LIST Aarr. Jay Althouse Shenandoah.
(bb/eb – f /ab ), (a/d – e /g ) or (g/c – d /f ): Folk Songs for Solo Singers, Vol. 2 (high, medium-highor medium-low) (Alfred 41547, 16300 or 16301)
2 Anon. Italian Star vicino (Being Near to You).
F (c –  c /d ): arr. Pegler (ornamentation optional). T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 5 (ABRSM)(Ital/Eng)*Eb (d – bb : treble clef ) or C (B – g: bass clef ): arr. Edwards. No. 13 from Changing Voices: Songs within
an octave for teenage male singers (Peters EP 72482) (Ital)
3 Anon. Italian (attrib. Pergolesi) Nina.
G min ( f – a ) or D min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or mediumlow) (Peters EP 71763 or 71764) (Ital/Eng)F min or D min: No. 26 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (medium-high or
medium-low) (Peters EP 7743a or 7743b) (Ital/Eng)F min or D min: No. 21 from 26 Italian Songs and Arias (medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred 3402 or
3403) (Ital/Eng)E min or D min: T he Language of Song: Elementary (high or low) (Faber) (Ital)
4 T. A. Arne Where the bee sucks.
G (d – g ): arr. Barclay Wilson. Pp. 8–10 from Arne Selected Songs (Cramer)
G or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP
71763 or 71764)
		
F: publ. separately (Roberton 75372)
		
F: Shakespeare Song Album (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
F: T he 100 Best Short Songs, Book 2 (Paterson PAT00602)
		
F: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM)
5 arr. Alan Bullard T he water is wide.
		 E/F (b – c /d ): T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 5 (ABRSM)*
6 Bob Chilcott Be thou my vision.
		 Ab (eb – f ) or G: Oxford Solo Songs: Sacred (high or low) (OUP)
7 Bob Chilcott T he Lord’s my Shepherd.
		 C/Ab (c– e ) or Bb/Gb: Oxford Solo Songs: Sacred (high or low) (OUP)
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LIST A (cont.)
Franck Panis angelicus.
		
B (a# – g# ), A, G or F: (Ashdown EA12545B, EA12545A, EA12545C or EA12545D) (Latin/Eng)		A or F: arr. Jenkins. Sing Solo Sacred (high or low) (OUP) (Latin/Eng)G or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP
71763 or 71764) (Latin/Eng)		
G or F: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber) (Latin/Eng)9	Handel Dove sei? (Art thou troubled?/Can you hear me?/Oh, where are you?/O, where art thou?):from Rodelinda, HWV 19.
		
Ab (eb – ab ) or F: publ. separately (Novello NOV170006 or NOV170007) (Eng)G or E: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP
71763 or 71764) (Ital/Eng)		F or E: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber) (Ital/Eng)		
E: Handel 45 Arias from Operas and Oratorios, Vol. 3 (low) (IMC 1698) (Ital)		
E: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)
10 Handel Where’er you walk: from Semele, HWV 58.
		
Bb ( f  – g ): publ. separately (Novello NOV170218)
Bb or G: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40018 or HL40019–
Music Sales)
Bb or F: Handel 45 Arias from Operas and Oratorios, Vol. 1 (high or low) (IMC 1693 or 1694)
Bb or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP
71763 or 71764)
		
Bb: No. 3 from Sing Solo Tenor (OUP)		
G: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM)
11	
arr. Mark Hayes T he water is wide.
(e – g ), (d – f   ) or (a – c ): Folk Songs for Solo Singers, Vol. 2 (high, medium-high or medium-low)(Alfred 41547, 16300 or 16301)
12 arr. Holloway O can ye sew cushions?
		F (c – f ): Celebrated Songs, Book 1 (Chester CH55317)
13 Monk & Lyte Abide with me (omitting verse 4).
		 Eb (c – eb ): arr. Wedgwood. It’s Never Too Late to Sing: Songbook (Faber)
14 T. Morley It was a lover and his lass.
		G (g – g ): Shakespeare Song Album (Boosey & Hawkes)
G or D: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP
71763 or 71764)
F or D: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40018 or HL40019–Music
Sales)
		
D: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM)
15 Mozart L’ho perduta, me meschina!: from Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492. (F)		F min ( f  – f    ): No. 23 from vocal score (G. Schirmer GS33772) (Ital/Eng)		F min: Grandi Operisti per Giovani Cantanti per Soprano (Ricordi NR 13760000) (Ital)
16 Purcell Fairest isle (Venus’s Song): from King Arthur, Z. 628.
		Ab (eb – gb ) or F: Purcell 40 Songs (high or low) (IMC 2071 or 2072)
Ab or F: Purcell 15 Songs and Airs, Set 1 (high or low) (Novello NOV170263 or NOV170264)
Ab: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP 71763
or 71764)		G or F: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber)		
G: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 5 (ABRSM)*
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17 Purcell I attempt from love’s sickness to fly: from T he Indian Queen, Z. 630.
		A (d# – f# ): arr. Holloway. Celebrated Songs, Book 3 (Chester CH55319)
A or G: Purcell 15 Songs and Airs, Set 1 (high or low) (Novello NOV170263 or NOV170264)
		A or F: publ. separately (omitting repeat) (high or low) (IMC 1922 or 1923)		A or F: Purcell 40 Songs (omitting repeat) (high or low) (IMC 2071 or 2072)
Ab or F: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (omitting repeat) (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40018
or HL40019–Music Sales)		
G: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM)		
G (c# – e /g ): Purcell Songs, Book 3 (Stainer & Bell B383)
		
F: arr. Diack. T he 100 Best Short Songs, Book 4 (Paterson PAT00604)
18 John Rutter A Gaelic Blessing.
		 D (d – f# ) or C: Oxford Solo Songs: Sacred (high or low) (OUP)		
C: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 5 (ABRSM)*
19	
arr. John Rutter O can ye sew cushions?: No. 2 from T hree Folk-Songs for Upper Voices. D (d – d ):(OUP)
20 A. Scarlatti Le Violette (Rugiadose, odorose): from Il Pirro e Demetrio.
Bb ( f  – g ) or Eb: 24 Italian Songs and Arias (medium-high or medium-low) (G. Schirmer GS26114 orGS26115) (Ital/Eng)A or F: No. 9 from 26 Italian Songs and Arias (medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred 3402 or 3403)(Ital/Eng)A or E: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 2 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)
G: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)
21 arr. Ruth Elaine Schram Go ’way from my window.
(c – g ), (b – f # ) or (a – e ): Folk Songs for Solo Singers, Vol. 2 (high, medium-high or medium-low)(Alfred 41547, 16300 or 16301)
22 arr. Ruth Elaine Schram He’s gone away. (F)(d – g # ), (c – f # ) or (a – d# ): Folk Songs for Solo Singers, Vol. 2 (high, medium-high or medium-low)(Alfred 41547, 16300 or 16301)
23 Vivaldi Vieni, vieni o mio diletto (Come, oh come).
B min (d – f # ): arr. Holloway. Celebrated Songs, Book 2 (observing repeats) (Chester CH55318) (Ital)		
B min: No. 3 from Vivaldi Four Arias (observing repeats) (IMC 1203) (Ital)		
B min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)
B min or G min: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 2 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)

LIST B1
Jón Ásgeirsson Vor hinsti dagur (Our final day).
		E min (e – g ) or C min: Icelandic Art Songs, First Collection (high or low) (Ísalög Music) (Ice/Eng)
2 Beethoven Mailied (Maigesang), Op. 52 No. 4 (omitting bb. 39–75).
		 Eb (eb  – eb ) or D: No. 9 from Beethoven 30 Selected Songs (high or low) (Peters EP 731 or 732) (Ger)		
Eb: No. 12 from Beethoven 67 Songs (Peters EP 180) (Ger)		
Eb: No. 7 from Beethoven Complete Songs, Vol. 1 (Henle HN 533) (Ger)
3 R. R. Bennett T he Birds’ Lament (Der Vögel Klage): No. 1 from T he Aviary.
		A (c# – e ): R. R. Bennett T he Aviary (Universal UE 14168) (Eng/Ger)		
A: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM) (Eng)
4 Chausson Hébé, Op. 2 No. 6.
		 (e – d ): T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 5 (ABRSM) (Fr/Eng)*(d  – c ) or (b – a ): No. 18 from Changing Voices: Songs within an octave for teenage male singers(Peters EP 72482) (Fr)45

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LIST B (cont.)
arr. Copland Simple Gifts: No. 4 from Old American Songs, First Set.
Bb ( f   – f ), Ab or F: Copland Old American Songs, Complete (high, medium/original or low) (Boosey& Hawkes)		
Ab: 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
Ab: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM)
6	
Dunhill T he Cloths of Heaven, Op. 30 No. 3. Eb (eb – g ) or C: publ. separately (Stainer & Bell H183 or
SS15)
7 Dvořák Jsem jako lípa košatá (Like to a linden tree), Op. 31 No. 3.
		F (d  – f ): T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM) (Czech/Eng)		
F: Celebrated Songs, Book 1 (Chester CH55317) (Eng)8 	Elwyn-Edwards Sweet Suffolk owl (Dylluan Deg). F (d  – f ): publ. separately (Gwynn Publishing80229) (Eng/Welsh)
9 Christopher Field Fall, leaves, fall: No. 8 from A Garland of Song.
		 C min (d – eb ): Christopher Field A Garland of Song (Recital Music RM910)
		
C min: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 5 (ABRSM)*
10 Finzi Boy Johnny, Op. 1 No. 10.
		G (d – e / g ): 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes)
11 Grieg Jeg elsker Dig (Ich liebe Dich) (I Love but T hee/I love you), Op. 5 No. 3.
		C (e – f ): Grieg Centenary Song Album (Peters EP 7958) (Dan/Ger/Eng)C or Bb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP
71763 or 71764) (Dan/Ger/Eng)		
Bb: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM) (Dan/Eng)
12 Ian Higginson Fear no more the heat o’ the sun.
		E min (d – e ): Shakespeare Song Album (Boosey & Hawkes)
		E min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM)
13 Howells Girl’s Song, Op. 22 No. 4. (F)		
G (d – e ): 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes)
14 Ireland Spring Sorrow.
Ab (eb – f ) or F: Art Song in English (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
F: T he Boosey & Hawkes Song Collection, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
F: Ireland T he Complete Works for Voice & Piano, Vol. 4 (Stainer & Bell B599)
		
F: A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 3 (Boosey & Hawkes)
		F or Eb: No. 7 from Everlasting Voices (medium-high or medium-low) (Peters EP 72672a or 72672b)
15 Kaldalóns Mamma ætlar aﬂ sofna (Mother).		
		
F (c – db ) or Eb: Icelandic Art Songs, First Collection (high or low) (Ísalög Music) (Ice/Eng)
16 Keel Trade Winds: No. 2 from T hree Salt-Water Ballads.
		Eb (bb – eb ): publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
Eb: Keel T hree Salt-Water Ballads (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
Eb: T he Boosey & Hawkes Song Collection, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
Eb: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM)
17 Alexander L’Estrange She walks in beauty: from Love’s Philosophy. (M)		 G (d – d ): Alexander L’Estrange Love’s Philosophy (Faber)		G or F: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber)
18 Lin Marsh Windy Weather: No. 8 from Serendipity Solos.
		 G min (d – g ): Lin Marsh Serendipity Solos (Faber)		F min or E min: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber)5* Available late October 2017.

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Singing from 2018 Grade 5Peel T he Early Morning.
		A (d – a ), G, F or Eb: publ. separately (Faber)		F or Eb: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber)		
F: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 5 (ABRSM)*
20 Quilter T he Fuchsia Tree, Op. 25 No. 2.
		 B min (b – f# ) or A min: Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
21 Reger Mariä Wiegenlied (T he Virgin’s Slumber Song/Mary’s Cradle Song), Op. 76 No. 52.
		Ab (ab  – ab ) or F: Reger Schlichte Weisen Op. 76, Vol. 6 (high or medium) (Bote & Bock) (Ger)		Ab, G, F or Db: publ. separately (G. Schirmer GS22299, GS22300, GS22302 or GS22301) (Eng/Ger)		
G: High Praise 2 (soprano line) (Novello NOV020680) (Eng/Ger)		F or D: T he Language of Song: Intermediate (high or low) (Faber) (Ger)		F or Db: No. 11 from Sing Solo Christmas (high or low) (OUP) (Ger/Eng)		
Eb: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM) (Ger/Eng)
22 Rodrigo Una palomita blanca (T he Little White Dove): No. 3 from Doce canciones españolas.
		C min ( f – eb ): Rodrigo 12 Spanish Songs (Schott ED 10675) (Span/Eng)		C min: Rodrigo 35 Songs (Schott SMC 541) (Span/Eng)		C min: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM) (Span/Eng)23	John Rutter Star Carol (omitting verse 2; upper part in final chorus). D (d – f# ): publ. separately(OUP)
24 Schubert An Sylvia (To Sylvia), Op. 106 No. 4, D. 891 (omitting verse 2).
A (e – f# ) or G: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low)(Peters EP 71763 or 71764) (Ger/Eng)		
A: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM) (Ger/Eng)		
A, G or F: No. 60 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 2 (high, medium or low) (Peters EP 178a, 178b or 178c) (Ger)25 Schubert Lachen und Weinen (Laughing and Crying), Op. 59 No. 4, D. 777.
Ab (eb – gb ), F or E: No. 82 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 1 (high, medium or low) (Peters EP 20a, 20b or20c) (Ger)Ab, F or E: No. 37 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 2 (high, medium or low) (Peters EP 178a, 178b or 178c)(Ger)		
F: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 5 (ABRSM) (Ger/Eng)*
26 Schubert Trauer der Liebe (Love’s Sorrow), D. 465.
Ab (g – ab ) or Eb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low)(Peters EP 71763 or 71764) (Ger/Eng)
27 Vaughan Williams Linden Lea.
		
A (e – f# ), G or F: publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng/Dorset dialect)
A or G: Art Song in English (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng)		
G: T he Boosey & Hawkes Song Collection, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng/Dorset dialect)		
G: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM) (Eng)
28 Warlock Adam lay ybounden.
		C min (c  – f ): publ. separately (OUP)		C min: No. 180 from T he Oxford Book of Carols (OUP)
29 arr. Weckerlin Jeune fillette (Maiden, remember).
A min (g – e ): No. 9 from Bergerettes – Twenty Romances and Songs of the 18th Century (G. Schirmer
GS32612) (Fr/Eng)		
A min: Celebrated Songs, Book 1 (Chester CH55317) (Fr)30 Haydn Wood A Brown Bird Singing.
Eb (d – c ) or C: No. 6 from Changing Voices: Songs within an octave for teenage male singers (Peters
EP 72482)
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LIST C1	Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus Slipping through my fingers (bb. 1–47 only, omitting repeat): from

Mamma Mia!
		 (a – c ): vocal selections (Wise AM959464)
		(a – c ): T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 5 (ABRSM)*
2	
Arlen & Koehler Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin’ All the Time) (omitting interlude): from Cotton Club
Parade of 1933.
		G (c – d ): T he Harold Arlen Songbook (Hal Leonard–Faber)		
G: T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
3 Ayer & Grey If you were the only girl in the world (any one verse): from T he Bing Boys Are Here. (M)		
Eb (c – f ): 100 Years of Popular Music: 1900 (Faber)
4 L. Bernstein, Comden & Green A little bit in love: from Wonderful Town.
		F (c – c# ): vocal selections (omitting bb. 11–34) (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
F: T he Graded Song Collection (omitting bb. 1–16) (Faber)
5 Blane & Martin T he Trolley Song: from Meet Me in St Louis.
		Eb (d – eb ): 100 Years of Popular Music: 40s Vol. 1 (Faber)		Eb or Db: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber)
6 Bock & Harnick Sunrise, sunset: from Fiddler on the Roof.
		G min (d – eb ): vocal selections (Wise AM39520)
G min: Stage & Screen – T he Black Book (Wise AM92249)
		G min: arr. Marsh (melody line from b. 37). Songscape: Stage and Screen (Faber)		
G min: arr. Marsh. T he Faber Music T heatre Songbook (Faber)
7 Brooks, ‘Fats’ Waller & Razaf Ain’t misbehavin’: from Ain’t Misbehavin’.
		
Eb (eb – f ): T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)		
C: Stage & Screen – T he White Book (Wise AM92248)
8 Stephen Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens Alone in the Universe (ending b. 57): from Seussical t he Musical.
		 G/E (b – e ): vocal selections (Alfred 0484B)
9 N. Gay Leaning on a lamp-post: from Me and My Girl. (M)		 C (c – e ): arr. Booth. Vocal selections (Music Sales NG10014)
Bb (d – eb ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Baritone/Bass Vol. 2 ( first four pages only) (HalLeonard–Faber)10	
G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin & DeSylva I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise (omitting repeats): from George
White’s Scandals of 1922.
		 C (c – f ): T he Best of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin (Faber)		
C: T he Great Songs of Gershwin (Alfred SF0147)
C: George Gershwin: T he Definitive Songbook (Faber)		
C: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 5 (ABRSM)*
11 G. & I. Gershwin Love Walked In: from T he Goldwyn Follies.
		Eb (bb – f ): T he Best of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin (Faber)		
Eb: T he Great Songs of Gershwin (Alfred SF0147)
		
Eb: George Gershwin: T he Definitive Songbook (Faber)		
Eb: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM)
12 G. & I. Gershwin T hey can’t take that away from me: from Shall We Dance?
		 Eb (b – eb ): T he Best of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin (Faber)		
Eb: T he Great Songs of Gershwin (Alfred SF0147)
		
Eb: George Gershwin: T he Definitive Songbook (Faber)
13 Gilbert & Sullivan T he flowers that bloom in the spring: from T he Mikado.
		G (d – e ): arr. Field. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 5 (ABRSM)** Available late October 2017.

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Pirates of Penzance.
		F ( f – c ): T he Second Book of Baritone/Bass Solos (G. Schirmer GS82071)
		F (F – c ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Baritone/Bass (Hal Leonard HL00740217–Music Sales)		
F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (medium-low) (Peters EP 71764)
15 Gilbert & Sullivan When a merry maiden marries (Tessa’s Song): from T he Gondoliers. (F)		 F (c – f ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Mezzo-Soprano (Hal Leonard HL00740215–Music Sales)
F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grades 4–5 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP 71763 or
71764)
16 B. Howard Fly me to the moon (In Other Words).
		Eb (d – g ): in 3 time. Publ. separately (TRO Essex Music KE53519)
		
Eb: in 2 time. T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)		
Eb: in 3 time. T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 5 (ABRSM)*		
D or C: in 3 time (omitting bb. 5–36). T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber)
17 Kander & Ebb Cabaret (this version only): from Cabaret.
		 Eb (bb – f ): arr. Marsh. T he Faber Music T heatre Songbook (Faber)		
Eb: arr. Marsh (melody line from b. 22). Songscape: Stage and Screen (Faber)
18 Lerner & Loewe I could have danced all night: from My Fair Lady.
		
C (b – g ): T he Broadway Ingénue: 37 T heatre Songs for Soprano (Hal Leonard–Faber)C (b – g ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–
Faber)
		C (b – f ): Stage & Screen – T he Black Book (with repeat) (Wise AM92249)
		C (b – f / g ) or Bb: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber)		Bb (a – f ): vocal selections (omitting Coda 1 and additional character parts) (Faber)
19 Lerner & Loewe On the Street Where You Live: from My Fair Lady.
C (c – f / g ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Tenor Vol. 1 (revised edition) (starting at
Allegro moderato) (Hal Leonard–Faber)		C (c – f ): vocal selections (Faber)Bb (bb – e ): Stage & Screen – T he Black Book (refrain only, with suitable intro.) (Wise AM92249)
20	
Alan Menken & Stephen Schwartz God Help the Outcasts (omitting repeat; this version only): fromT he Hunchback of Notre Dame.
		 C/D (g/b – d ): Kids’ Musical T heatre Collection, Vol. 2 (Hal Leonard HL00230031–Music Sales)
21 Randy Newman When she loved me: from Toy Story 2.
F (g – f ): T he New Illustrated Treasury of Disney Songs (6th edition) (Hal Leonard HL00313100–Music
Sales)
		F (g/c – f ) or E: T he Best of Singing, Grades 4–5 (high or low) (Faber)
22 I. Novello I can give you the starlight (ending b. 44): from T he Dancing Years.
		 G (d – g ): Ivor Novello Song Album (Faber)		
F: T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 5 (ABRSM)*
23 Ben Parry Career Paths.
		 F (e – c ): T he ABRSM Songbook Plus, Grade 5 (ABRSM)*
F: No. 10 from Changing Voices: Songs within an octave for teenage male singers (omitting bb. 39–72)(Peters EP 72482)
24 C. Porter I Love Paris: from Can-Can.
		(c  – e ): T he Best of Cole Porter (Faber)		(c  – e ): Cole Porter 100th Anniversary (Alfred VF1713)		(c  – e ): Forever Ella: 19 Ella Fitzgerald Classics (Faber)		(c  – e ): T he Graded Song Collection (Faber)(continued overleaf )49

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LIST C (cont.)
25 Rodgers & Hammerstein I have dreamed: from T he King and I.

		F (c  – g ): T he Broadway Ingénue: 37 T heatre Songs for Soprano (Hal Leonard–Faber)		Eb: vocal selections (Williamson HLW00312227)
		
Eb: T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
26 Shearing & Weiss Lullaby of Birdland.
		 (b – d ): Forever Ella: 19 Ella Fitzgerald Classics (Faber)
27 Sherwin A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (omitting chorus 2): from New Faces.
		Eb (bb – eb ): 100 Years of Popular Music: 40s Vol. 1 (Faber)		
Eb: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM)
28 George Stiles & Anthony Drewe Different (omitting bb. 37–45): from Honk!
		 Db (db  – f ): vocal selections (Faber)
29 Weill & I. Gershwin My Ship: from Lady in the Dark.
		
F (c  – f ): Weill From Berlin to Broadway (Hal Leonard–Faber)		
F: T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)		
F: T he ABRSM Songbook, Book 5 (ABRSM)
30 Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse Once Upon a Dream: from Jekyll & Hyde.
		 E/F# (b – c# ): vocal selections (Cherry Lane Music Company CLM02502211)
		E/Gb (b – db ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 3 (Hal Leonard–Faber)

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GRADE 6
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or any solo Jazz subject. For alternatives see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE ACCOMPANIED SONGS: from memory, one chosen by the candidate from any three of thefive Lists, A, B, C, D and E (listed below). For further details see pages 9, 10 and 14.
ONE UNACCOMPANIED TRADITIONAL SONG: from memory, of the candidate’s own choice. For
further details see page 11.
SIGHT-SINGING: a short piece of previously unseen music, accompanied by the examiner at the
piano. For further details see pages 12 and 13.
AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE: administered by the examiner from the piano. For further
details see pages 88 and 91.
ACCOMPANIED SONG LISTS
LIST A EARLY & SACRED
J. S. Bach Come, let us all this day, BWV 479. F (c – g ): publ. separately (Novello NOV290321)
J. S. Bach Komm, süsser Tod (Come, gentle death), BWV 478.
C min (c – g ) or A min: arr. Tippett and Bergmann. J. S. Bach Bist du bei mir and Komm, süsser Tod(high or low) (Schott ED 11913 or 11914) (Eng/Ger)
G min: arr. Brett. Charles Brett’s Baroque Anthology for Counter-tenor, Vol. 2: Germany and England(Green Man Press GM–CB2) (Ger)
3 Blow T he Self Banished. G (d – g ) or D: publ. separately (Schott ED 11939 or 11940)
4 A. Boësset Objet dont les charmes si doux.
A min (a – d ): Charles Brett’s Baroque Anthology for Counter-tenor, Vol. 1: Italy and France (GreenMan Press GM–CB1) (Fr)
5 T. Campion Oft have I sigh’d. (F)E min (e – e ), D min or C min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium
or low) (Peters EP 71765, 71766 or 71767)
		
D min: No. 20 from English Lute Songs, Book 1 (Stainer & Bell B616)
6 Bob Chilcott T his day.
		 D (d – f# ) or C: Oxford Solo Songs: Sacred (high or low) (OUP)
7 Bob Chilcott T he Time of Snow: No. 1 from T hree Christmas Songs.
		 G min (d – g ): No. 3 from Spirit be joyful! – 14 Songs for Advent or Christmas (high) (OUP)		F min: publ. separately (OUP)
8 Dankworth Light of the World.
		 F/Db (bb– e ): No. 14 from High Praise (Novello NOV032118)
9 T. Ford Fair sweet cruel. (M)G min (d – f ), E min or D min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium
or low) (Peters EP 71765, 71766 or 71767)
		
E min: No. 50 from English Lute Songs, Book 1 (Stainer & Bell B616)
10 F. Gasparini Caro laccio, dolce nodo.
Eb (eb –  eb ) or C: No. 10 from Everlasting Voices (medium-high or medium-low) (Peters EP 72672a or
72672b) (Ital)
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LIST A (cont.)
O. Gibbons T he silver swan.
Eb (eb – f ), D or C: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71765, 71766 or 71767)
Eb or C: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40018 or HL40019–
Music Sales)
12 Handel How willing my paternal love: from Samson, HWV 57.
		 E (B – e ): No. 81 from vocal score (Novello NOV090926)
13 Handel Let me wander not unseen: from L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55.
D min (d – g ) or A min: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40018
or HL40019–Music Sales)14	Handel Recit: O, worse than death indeed! and Aria: Angels ever bright and fair: from T heodora,
HWV 68.
		
A min/F (d – f ): Handel 12 Songs from the Oratorios – Soprano (Novello NOV170246)
		
A min/F: Handel 45 Arias from Operas and Oratorios, Vol. 2 (high) (IMC 1695)
15 Handel Vouchsafe, O Lord: from Dettingen Te Deum, HWV 283.
		 B min (d – d# ): No. 17 from vocal score (Novello NOV070125)
		
B min: publ. separately (OUP archive OSS651–Banks)
16 Renatus Harris Could I the lovely Celia move. (M)A min (e – f ) or F min: No. 8 from English Baroque Songs 1 (high or medium) (Green Man Press
GM–EBS 1H or GM–EBS 1M)
17 Haydn Piercing Eyes (Heller Blick): from 12 Canzonettas, Hob. XXVIa/35.
		 G (e – g ): T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high) (Peters EP 71765) (Eng)		
G: No. 35 from Haydn Lieder (Henle HN 535) (Eng)		
G: No. 11 from Haydn Canzonettas and Songs (Peters EP 1351a) (Eng/Ger)		
G: T he First Book of Soprano Solos (G. Schirmer GS81173) (Eng)18 Haydn She never told her love (Die Liebe trug sie stumm): from 12 Canzonettas, Hob. XXVIa/34.
		 Ab (d – f ): T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high) (Peters EP 71765) (Eng)		
Ab: No. 34 from Haydn Lieder (Henle HN 535) (Eng)		
Ab: No. 10 from Haydn Canzonettas and Songs (Peters EP 1351a) (Eng/Ger)		
Ab: No. 12 from O Tuneful Voice (OUP) (Eng)19 Melani Vezzoza aurora.
G min (e – g ) or D min: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 1 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/
Eng)
20	
Mendelssohn Recit: And he journey’d with companions and Aria: But the Lord is mindful: fromSt Paul, Op. 36.
		 G (a – d ): No. 9 from Sing Solo Contralto (OUP)
21 G. Munro My lovely Celia. (M)G (d – g ), F or E: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium or low) (verses
1 & 3) (Peters EP 71765, 71766 or 71767)
		
G or E: arr. Wilson. Publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
G or Eb: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (high or low) (verses 1 & 3) (Hal Leonard HL40018 or
HL40019–Music Sales)		F or D: No. 11 from Everlasting Voices (medium-high or medium-low) (Peters EP 72672a or 72672b)
		
E: arr. Wilson. Celebrated Songs, Book 3 (Chester CH55319)
22 Pergolesi Cujus animam gementem: No. 2 from Stabat Mater.
		 C min ( f – ab ): vocal score (Ricordi CP 12371800) (Latin)		C min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high) (Peters EP 71765) (Latin)
23 Pinto A shepherd lov’d a nymph so fair.
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24 D. Purcell Alas! When charming Sylvia’s gone. (M)A min (d – f ) or F min: No. 1 from English Baroque Songs 1 (high or medium) (Green Man Press
GM–EBS 1H or GM–EBS 1M)
25 arr. Tate Long ago in Bethlehem: No. 3 from T hree Moravian Carols.
		 G ( f# –  g ) or Eb: No. 9 from Sing Solo Christmas (high or low) (OUP)
26 Torelli Tu lo sai (You know well).
E (c# –  f# ) or D: No. 10 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (medium-high or
medium-low) (Peters EP 7743a or 7743b) (Ital/Eng)		
E or Db: T he Language of Song: Intermediate (high or low) (Faber) (Ital)
E or C: No. 5 from 26 Italian Songs and Arias (medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred 3402 or 3403)(Ital/Eng)
27 Juan del Vado Molinillo que moles amores.
F# min (e – f ): arr. Roma. Cinco siglos de canciones españolas (1300–1800) (UME UMV20095)(Span)
28 arr. Weckerlin Maman, dites-moi (Mother, please explain). (F)(eb – f# ): No. 10 from Bergerettes – Twenty Romances and Songs of the 18th Century (G. Schirmer
GS32612) (Fr/Eng)

LIST B ART SONGS IN FRENCH & GERMAN
Beethoven An die Geliebte, WoO 140.
		 D (e – e ): T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high) (Peters EP 71765) (Ger)		
D: No. 52 or No. 53 from Beethoven 67 Songs (Peters EP 180) (Ger)		D or C: No. 54, No. 55 or No. 80 from Beethoven Complete Songs, Vol. 2 (Henle HN 534) (Ger)2 Brahms Dein blaues Auge, Op. 59 No. 8.
Eb (bb – g ), D or D: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71765, 71766 or 71767) (Ger)		
Eb or C: T he Language of Song: Elementary (high or low) (Faber) (Ger)
3 Brahms Komm bald, Op. 97 No. 5.
A (d# – g ), G or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71765, 71766 or 71767) (Ger)
4 Brahms Sonntag, Op. 47 No. 3.
G (d – g ), F or Eb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71765, 71766 or 71767) (Ger)		G or Eb: T he Language of Song: Elementary (high or low) (Faber) (Ger)
5 Chausson Le charme (When you surprised me/T he Charm), Op. 2 No. 2.
		 G (d – g ) or Eb: T he Language of Song: Intermediate (high or low) (Faber) (Fr)		G or Eb: No. 3 from Chausson 20 Songs (high or low) (IMC 1130 or 1131) (Fr)		
Eb: T he Second Book of Baritone/Bass Solos (G. Schirmer GS82071) (Fr/Eng)		
Eb: Anthology of French Song (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS32604 or GS32605) (Fr/Eng)
6 Félicien David Tristesse de l’odalisque.
		 C# min (c# – f# ) or B: Gateway to French Mélodies (high or low) (Alfred 36533 or 36534) (Fr)7 Fauré Aurore (Aurora), Op. 39 No. 1.
		 G (d – g ), F or E: No. 3 from Fauré 30 Songs (high, medium or low) (IMC 1601, 1602 or 1132) (Fr)		G or F: Fauré 25 Selected Songs (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS26106 or GS26107) (Fr/Eng)		
G or F: Fauré 20 Mélodies, Vol. 2 (Soprano or Mezzo) (Hamelle HA09116 or HA09119) (Fr)		G or F: Gateway to French Mélodies (high or low) (Alfred 36533 or 36534) (Fr)G or E: Favorite French Art Songs, Vol. 1 (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40046 or HL40047–Music Sales)(Fr)
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LIST B (cont.)
Fauré Chanson d’amour, Op. 27 No. 1.
		 G (e –  f# ), F or E: No. 29 from Fauré 30 Songs (high, medium or low) (IMC 1601, 1602 or 1132) (Fr)		G or F: Fauré 20 Mélodies, Vol. 2 (Soprano or Mezzo) (Hamelle HA09116 or HA09119) (Fr)9 Fauré En prière (In Prayer/At Prayer).
		 F ( f – f ), Eb or D: No. 30 from Fauré 30 Songs (high, medium or low) (IMC 1601, 1602 or 1132) (Fr)		F or Eb: Fauré 25 Selected Songs (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS26106 or GS26107) (Fr/Eng)		F or Eb: Fauré 20 Mélodies, Vol. 2 (Soprano or Mezzo) (Hamelle HA09116 or HA09119) (Fr)		F or D: T he Language of Song: Elementary (high or low) (Faber) (Fr)		
F: No. 3 from Sing Solo Soprano (OUP) (Fr/Eng)		
Eb or C: Gateway to French Mélodies (high or low) (Alfred 36533 or 36534) (Fr)10 M. García L’absence.
A (e – f# ) or F: No. 1 from Songs and Duets of García, Malibran and Viardot (high or low) (Alfred
16813 or 16814) (Fr)11 arr. A. Hopkins Gai lon la: No. 4 from Five French Folk Songs. Eb (eb – eb ): (Chester) (Fr)12	
Liszt Es muss ein Wunderbares sein (Oh who can feel the bliss that know/It must be wonderful,
withal) (Quel rêve et quel divin transport!).
		 Ab ( f – ab ): No. 12 from Liszt 20 Selected Songs (Peters EP 8590a) (Ger/Eng/Fr)		F or Eb: Liszt 12 Songs (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS26050 or GS81280) (Ger/Eng)
13 A. Mahler Bei dir ist es traut.
		 D (d – e ): A Celebration of Song (high) (Universal UE 33936) (Ger)14 Mozart Oiseaux, si tous les ans, K. 307.
C (g – g ) or Ab: No. 4 from Mozart Complete Songs (high or medium) (Bärenreiter BA 5330 or 5328)
(Fr)
15	
Ravel Quel galant m’est comparable? (Poios asikis san ki emena?): No. 3 from Cinq mélodies
populaires grecques. A (e –  g ), G or F: (high, medium or low) (Durand DF 01581600, 01223601 or
01581500) (Fr/Greek)16	Ravel Tout gai! (Yarumpe!): No. 5 from Cinq mélodies populaires grecques. Bb ( f – g ), Ab or Gb:(high, medium or low) (Durand DF 01581600, 01223601 or 01581500) (Fr/Greek)
17 Schubert Der Lindenbaum (T he Linden Tree): No. 5 from Winterreise, Op. 89, D. 911.
E (b – e ), E or D: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium or low) (Peters
EP 71765, 71766 or 71767) (Ger)E, E, D or C: No. 25 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 1 (high, medium, low or very low) (Peters EP 20a, 20b,
20c or 20d) (Ger)		D: T he Second Book of Baritone/Bass Solos (G. Schirmer GS82071) (Ger/Eng)
18 Schubert Frühlingslied ‘Die Luft ist blau’, D. 398.
		 G (e – g ): T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high) (Peters EP 71765) (Ger)19 Schubert Litanei auf das Fest Aller Seelen, D. 343.
Eb (c – eb ), Eb or Db: No. 84 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 1 (high, medium or low) (Peters EP 20a, 20b or20c) (Ger)Eb, Eb or Db: No. 63 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 2 (high, medium or low) (Peters EP 178a, 178b or 178c)(Ger)
20 Schubert Romanze: from Rosamunde, Op. 26, D. 797/3b.
F min (c – eb ), F min or Eb min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium
or low) (Peters EP 71765, 71766 or 71767) (Ger)F min, F min, Eb min or D min: No. 78 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 1 (high, medium, low or very low)
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Schubert Ständchen: No. 4 from Schwanengesang, D. 957.
D min (d – g ), C min or B min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium
or low) (Peters EP 71765, 71766 or 71767) (Ger)D min, C min, B min or A min: No. 48 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 1 (high, medium, low or very low)
(Peters EP 20a, 20b, 20c or 20d) (Ger)		D min or B min: T he Language of Song: Intermediate (high or low) (Faber) (Ger)22 Schumann Der Nussbaum: No. 3 from Myrthen, Op. 25.
G (d – f# ), F or Eb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71765, 71766 or 71767) (Ger)23 Schumann Frühlingsgruss, Op. 79 No. 4.
G (d – g ), F or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium or low) (Peters
EP 71765, 71766 or 71767) (Ger)24 Schumann Marienwürmchen, Op. 79 No. 14.
F ( f – f ), Eb or Eb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71765, 71766 or 71767) (Ger)
25 de Séverac Ma poupée chérie.
D (d – e /f# ) or C: T he Art of French Song, Vol. 1 (high or medium/low) (Peters EP 7519a or 7519b)(Fr)
26 Pauline Viardot Les deux roses.
		 G ( f – g ) or Eb: T he Art of French Song, Vol. 2 (high or medium/low) (Peters EP 7520a or 7520b) (Fr)27 Wolf Auf ein altes Bild: No. 23 from Mörike-Lieder.
F# min ( f# – e# ), E min or E min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium
or low) (Peters EP 71765, 71766 or 71767) (Ger)21

LIST C ART SONGS IN ENGLISH
S. Barber T he Daisies, Op. 2 No. 1.
		 F (c – f ): Barber 65 Songs (high or medium/low) (G. Schirmer HL50490044 or HL50490045)
		
F: T he First Book of Tenor Solos (G. Schirmer GS81175)
		F or D: 15 American Art Songs (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS82645 or GS82607)
2 R. R. Bennett T he Owl (Die Eule): No. 2 from T he Aviary. (eb – f ): (Universal UE 14168) (Eng/Ger)
3 Britten T he Birds.
		 E (b – e ): publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
E: T he Boosey & Hawkes Song Collection, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
4 Britten How sweet the answer (T he Wren).
B ( f# – f# ): No. 3 from Britten Folksong Arrangements, Vol. 4: Moore’s Irish Melodies (Boosey &Hawkes)		
B or G: Britten Complete Folksong Arrangements (high or medium/low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
5 Britten When you’re feeling like expressing your affection.
		 F (c – f ) or E: No. 2 from Britten T he Red Cockatoo and Other Songs (high or medium/low) (Faber)
6 Rebecca Clarke Down by the salley gardens. (M)		 G min ( f – g ) or E min: Art Song in English (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
		E min: 20th-Century Easy Song Collection (Boosey & Hawkes)
		E min: Rebecca Clarke Song Album (medium-high) (Boosey & Hawkes)
7 arr. Copland At the River: No. 4 from Old American Songs, Second Set.
F ( f – f ), Eb or Db: Copland Old American Songs, Complete (high, medium/original or low) (Boosey& Hawkes)		F or Db: Art Song in English (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
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LIST C (cont.)
arr. Copland T he Little Horses: No. 1 from Old American Songs, Second Set.
(d – g ), (b – e ) or (a – d ): Copland Old American Songs, Complete (high, medium/original or low)
(Boosey & Hawkes)		(d – g ) or (a – d ): Art Song in English (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
		(b – e ): publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
		(b – e ): T he Boosey & Hawkes Song Collection, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 J. Duke Loveliest of trees.
		 Ab (d# – f ) or F: 15 American Art Songs (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS82645 or GS82607)
		
F: T he First Book of Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Solos (G. Schirmer GS81174)
10	
Christopher Field He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven: No. 6 from A Garland of Song. F (c – d ):(Recital Music RM910)
11 A. Gibbs Nod, Op. 10 No. 2.
		 D (d – f# ): Celebrated Songs, Book 1 (Chester CH55317)
		
D: A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 3 (Boosey & Hawkes)
12 A. Gibbs Silver, Op. 30 No. 2.
		 F# min (c# – f # ) or E min: publ. separately (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
		F# min: A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 4 (Boosey & Hawkes)
13 Head Star Candles. D min (c – f ): publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
14 Holst T he Heart Worships. E min (c – e ) or D min: publ. separately (Stainer & Bell SS24 or H184)
15 A. Hopkins A Melancholy Song. (F)		 D (d – f# ): publ. separately (Chester CH04044)
		
D: A Century of English Song, Vol. 1: Ten Songs for Soprano (T hames TH978421)
16 Howells T he Widow Bird.
		 E min (e – e ): T he Boosey & Hawkes Song Collection, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
17 Ireland Her Song.
		 (e – f# ), (d – e ) or (c – d ): publ. separately (Cramer)		(c – d ): Ireland T he Complete Works for Voice & Piano, Vol. 3 (Stainer & Bell B598)
18 Keen, arr. Jay Althouse Homeward Bound.
F (c – f ), Eb or D: Folk Songs for Solo Singers, Vol. 1 (high, medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred
21836, 4952 or 4953)
19 Alexander L’Estrange Love’s Philosophy: from Love’s Philosophy. D (b– d ): (Faber)
20 Alexander L’Estrange Now sleeps the crimson petal: from Love’s Philosophy. Bb (c – eb ): (Faber)
21 Jenny McLeod I have no name. (d – f ): publ. separately (SOUNZ)
22 Clive Pollard Pot and Kettle.
D (c# – d ): A Century of English Song, Vol. 10: Fourteen Songs for Medium/low Voice (Association ofEnglish Singers & Speakers AESS010)
23 Quilter Dream Valley, Op. 20 No. 1.
		 Gb (eb – gb ) or D: Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
		F or D: Roger Quilter 18 Songs for Voice and Piano (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
		E or C: No. 16 from Everlasting Voices (medium-high or medium-low) (Peters EP 72672a or 72672b)
24 Quilter Fair House of Joy, Op. 12 No. 7.
		 Db ( f – ab ) or Bb: publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
		Db or Bb: Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
Db: T he Second Book of Tenor Solos (G. Schirmer GS82070)
		
Db: A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 4 (Boosey & Hawkes)
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25 Quilter How should I your true love know?, Op. 30 No. 3.

		 B min ( f# – f# ) or G min: Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
Bb min or G min: Art Song in English (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
		
Bb min: A Century of English Song, Vol. 1: Ten Songs for Soprano (T hames TH978421)
26 arr. Quilter Over the mountains.
		 A (e – e /a ) or G: publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
		G or F: Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
27 Rich American Lullaby.
		 F (c – f ) or D: 15 American Art Songs (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS82645 or GS82607)
		
D: T he First Book of Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Solos (G. Schirmer GS81174)
28 Ned Rorem Early in the Morning.
		 Bb (d – f ): Ned Rorem 14 Songs on American Poetry (Peters EP 66583)
29	
arr. John Rutter The Sprig of Thyme: No. 3 from Three Folk-Songs for Upper Voices. (F) G (d –e ):(OUP)
30 Steele O mistress mine (2nd setting). (M)		 F (c – d ): No. 8 from Music by Douglas Steele, Vol. 2: Selected Songs (Forsyth FSD02)
31 T himan Madonna and Child (A Carol).
		 F (e – f ): T himan 13 Songs (Stainer & Bell B665)
32 Walton Under the greenwood tree.
		 G min (d – g ): Walton A Song Album (OUP)
33 Warlock Balulalow (A Cradle-song).
		 Eb (eb – f ) or C: No. 2 from Sing Solo Christmas (high or low) (OUP)
34 Warlock Chopcherry.
		 A (e – e ): Celebrated Songs, Book 2 (Chester CH55318)
35 Warlock T he First Mercy (Première merci).
		 ( f – f ): publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng/Fr)		( f – f ): Warlock Songs (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng)		( f – f ): Christmas Song Album, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng/Fr)
36 arr. G. Williams T he Loom.
		 G min (bb – eb ): publ. separately (OUP archive OSS637–Banks)		G min: No. 5 from Sing Solo Soprano (OUP)
37 M. Williamson Sweet and Low: No. 4 from Six English Lyrics. Eb (db – d ): (Weinberger)

LIST D ART SONGS IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Bellini Dolente immagine di Fille mia.
		 E min (b – d ): No. 8 from Bellini 15 Composizioni da Camera (Ricordi NR 12328200) (Ital)
2 di Chiara La Spagnola (T he Spanish Girl).
		 D min/D (c# – e ): Italian Songs & Arias (Mel Bay MLB95480) (Ital/Eng)
3 Chopin Piosnka Litewska (Lithauisches Lied) (Lithuanian Song), Op. 74 No. 16.
		 F (d – d ): No. 16 from Chopin Complete Works, Vol. 17: Songs (PWM 242071) (Pol/Eng)		
Eb: No. 9 from Chopin Polnische Lieder (Polish Songs) (Universal UE 934) (Ger/Eng)
4 Donizetti Amore e morte.
		 (c – f ): No. 11 from Donizetti Composizioni da Camera, Vol. 1 (Ricordi NR 13033000) (Ital)5	
Dunayevsky & Lebedev-Kumach Yesli Volga razolyotsya (Should the Volga’s Banks be Flooded)(verse 1 and chorus only).
		 D (b – d ): A Russian Song Book (Dover DP14069) (Russ Cyrillic/Russ/Eng)
6 Einarsson Draumalandið (T he Landscape of my Heart).
		 Gb (db – eb ) or E: Icelandic Art Songs, First Collection (high or low) (Ísalög Music) (Ice/Eng)
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LIST D (cont.)7	Elwyn-Edwards Mae Hiraeth yn y môr (T here’s Longing in the Sea): from Caneuon y Tri Aderyn(Songs of the T hree Birds). Ab (eb –  ab ): (Gwynn Publishing 80037) (Welsh/Eng)
M. García Parad!
F (e – g ) or D: arr. Viardot. No. 4 from Songs and Duets of García, Malibran and Viardot (high orlow) (Alfred 16813 or 16814) (Span)
9 Granados Callejeo: from Tonadillas en estilo antiguo.
		 A (c# – f# ): Granados Collección de Tonadillas (UME UMV1082) (Span)
10 Ísólfsson Í dag skein sól (Farewell), Op. 2 No. 1.
		 E min (e – g ) or C min: Icelandic Art Songs, First Collection (high or low) (Ísalög Music) (Ice/Eng)
11 Ísólfsson Vögguvísa (Lullaby).
		 Gb (db – gb ) or Eb: Icelandic Art Songs, First Collection (high or low) (Ísalög Music) (Ice/Eng)
12 Lin Sheng Xi He Nian He Ri Zai Xiang Feng (In which year, on which day shall we meet again?).
		 Ab (db – g ): P. 80 from Lin Sheng Xi Collection (Taipei Musiker House) (Mandarin)
13 Mompou Cançoneta incerta.
		 ( f# – e ): Canciones de España (Songs of Spain), Vol. 1 (UME UMV24032) (Catalan)
14 Nosov & Churkin Daleko, daleko (Far away, far away).
		 C (c – e /f ): A Russian Song Book (Dover DP14069) (Russ Cyrillic/Russ/Eng)
15 Arvo Pärt Rozhdestvenskaya kolybelnaya (Christmas Lullaby).
		 F (c – c ): No. 1 from Pärt Zwei Wiegenlieder (Universal UE 32749) (Russ Cyrillic/Russ)
16 Rodrigo Fino cristal.
(c# –  f ): Rodrigo 35 Songs (Schott SMC 541) (Span)
17 Sibelius Spånet på vattnet (Der Span auf den Wellen) (Wood on the Water), Op. 17 No. 7.
(eb – f ) or (c – d ): No. 8 from Sibelius 15 Selected Songs (high or low) (Breitkopf & Härtel EB 6943 or
6944) (Ger/Eng/Swed)
18 M. T homas Mehefin: Wrth y Gwair (June: Hay-making): from Caneuon y Misoedd (Songs of the Year).
(d – f ): (Mansel T homas Trust MT029) (Welsh/Eng)
19 T horsteinson Nótt (Sunset).
		 A min (a – f ) or G min: Icelandic Art Songs, First Collection (high or low) (Ísalög Music) (Ice/Eng)
20 Toldrá Romanç de Santa Lluçía.
		 E (e – f # ): Canciones de España (Songs of Spain), Vol. 1 (UME UMV24032) (Catalan)
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LIST E OPERA, OPERETTA, MUSICAL THEATRE & POPULAR SONG
L. Bernstein Tonight: from West Side Story.
		 Ab (bb – f b ): vocal selections (new edition) (ending b. 35) (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng)		
G: publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng)		
G: publ. separately (Bote & Bock) (Eng/Ger)
2 Bock & Harnick Far from the home I love: from Fiddler on the Roof.
		 C min (c – e ): vocal selections (either lyric) (Wise AM39520)
		
C min: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
3 Bononcini Per la gloria d’adorarvi (Only joyful adoration/Oh the pleasure and delight): from Griselda.
F (d – f ) or D: No. 19 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (medium-high or
medium-low) (Peters EP 7743a or 7743b) (Ital/Eng)		F or D: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 2 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)
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		 A (a – g# ) or F: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 1 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)A or E: No. 21 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (medium-high or mediumlow) (Peters EP 7743a or 7743b) (Ital/Eng)G or D: No. 16 from 26 Italian Songs and Arias (medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred 3402 or 3403)(Ital/Eng)		
G or D: T he Language of Song: Elementary (high or low) (Faber) (Ital)
5 Churchill & Morey Some day my prince will come: from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (F)F (c – g ): T he New Illustrated Treasury of Disney Songs (6th edition) (Hal Leonard HL00313100–
Music Sales)		
F: T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
6 Coleman & Stewart T he colors of my life (once through, either lyric): from Barnum.
		 F (c – eb ): vocal selections (Alfred VF1821)
7 N. Gay Once you lose your heart: from Me and My Girl.
		 Db (ab – db ): vocal selections (Music Sales NG10014)
		
Db: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 3 (Hal Leonard–Faber)		
Db: Musical T heatre Collection for Young Women Singers (Hal Leonard HLE90001476)
8 G. & I. Gershwin Embraceable You: from Girl Crazy.
		 G (d – e ): T he Best of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin (omitting repeat) (Faber)		
G: T he Great Songs of Gershwin (Alfred SF0147)
		
G: George Gershwin: T he Definitive Songbook (Faber)
9 G. & I. Gershwin Oh, Lady, Be Good!: from Lady, Be Good!
		 G (d – e ): T he Best of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin (Faber)		
G: T he Great Songs of Gershwin (Alfred SF0147)
		
G: George Gershwin: T he Definitive Songbook (Faber)10	Gilbert & Sullivan I Am a Pirate King ‘Oh, better far to live and die’ (Pirate King’s Song): from T he
Pirates of Penzance.
		 C (B – e ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Baritone/Bass (Hal Leonard HL00740217–Music Sales)		
C: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (low) (Peters EP 71767)
11 Gilbert & Sullivan Love is a plaintive song (Patience’s Song): from Patience.
		 A min/A (e – a ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Soprano (Hal Leonard HL00740214–Music Sales)		A min/A: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high) (Peters EP 71765)
12 Gilbert & Sullivan Oh, foolish fay (Queen’s Song): from Iolanthe.
		 Db (ab – c ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Mezzo-Soprano (Hal Leonard HL00740215–Music Sales)		
Db: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (medium) (Peters EP 71766)
13 Gilbert & Sullivan When first my old, old love I knew (Defendant’s Song): from Trial by Jury.
		 D (e – f# /a ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Tenor (Hal Leonard HL00740216–Music Sales)		
D: T he Second Book of Tenor Solos (G. Schirmer GS82070)
		D (e – f# ): T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high) (Peters EP 71765)
14 Arthur Hamilton Cry Me a River: from T he Girl Can’t Help It.
		 C min (c – d ): T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
15 Humperdinck Der kleine Sandmann bin ich (Sandman’s Song) (ending b. 36): from Hänsel und Gretel.
		 D (c# – f# ): P. 104 from vocal score (new edition) (Schott ED 8029) (Ger/Eng)		
D: P. 89 from vocal score (Dover 0486438260) (Eng)
16 Kern Bill: from Show Boat. (F)		 Bb (c – d ): No. 23 from vocal score (Wise AM79948)
		
Bb: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)		
Bb: T he Essential Jerome Kern Song Book (Wise AM81506)
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LIST E (cont.)
Lerner & Loewe Without You: from My Fair Lady.
C (b – eb ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 2 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–
Faber)
18	Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice Close every door: from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat.
		 F min (c –  f ): No. 6 from vocal score (cut from fig. H to fig. K) (Really Useful Group)		F min: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Tenor Vol. 2 (Hal Leonard–Faber)
19 Alan Menken & Howard Ashman Proud of your boy: from Aladdin.
		 D (e – f# ): stage vocal selections (Hal Leonard HL00130669–Music Sales)
20 Alan Menken & Tim Rice Home (omitting repeat): from Beauty and the Beast.
		 G/D (g – e ): P. 47 from vocal selections (Hal Leonard HLD00312511–Music Sales)
G/D: Contemporary Musical T heatre for Teens, Young Women’s Edition Vol. 2 (Hal Leonard
HL00129886–Music Sales)21	Mozart Meiner Liebsten schöne Wangen (Della mia cara le guance amate) (any one verse): from
Bastien und Bastienne, K. 50. (M)		 A (d# – f# ): Grandi Operisti per Giovani Cantanti per Tenore (Ricordi NR 13765200) (Ger/Ital)
22 Mozart Der Vogelfänger (T he Bird Catcher): from Die Zauberflöte, K. 620. (M)		 G (d – e ): T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (low) (Peters EP 71767) (Ger/Eng)		
G: publ. separately (OUP archive OSS652–Banks) (Ger/Eng)23	
Mozart Deh vieni alla finestra (O star, why keep thy beauty/Oh, come to your window): from Don
Giovanni, K. 527.
		 D (d – e ): No. 16 from vocal score (G. Schirmer GS33818) (Ital/Eng)		
D (d – e ): Italian Songs & Arias (Mel Bay MLB95480) (Ital/Eng)
24 Mozart Venite inginocchiatevi (Come here and kneel in front of me): from Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492.
		 G (d – g ): No. 12 from vocal score (G. Schirmer GS33772) (Ital/Eng)25	
Mozart Voi, che sapete (You know the answer/Tell me, you ladies/Tell me, fair ladies): from Le nozze
di Figaro, K. 492.
		 Bb (c – f ): No. 11 from vocal score (G. Schirmer GS33772) (Ital/Eng)		
Bb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (medium) (Peters EP 71766) (Ital/Eng)		
Bb: No. 11 from Sing Solo Contralto (OUP) (Ital/Eng)
26 I. Novello We’ll gather lilacs: from Perchance to Dream.
		 F (bb – f ): Ivor Novello Song Album (Faber)		
F: 100 Years of Popular Music: 40s Vol. 1 (Faber)
27 C. Porter I Get a Kick out of You: from Anything Goes.
		 Eb (c – f ): T he Best of Cole Porter (Faber)		
Eb: Cole Porter 100th Anniversary (Alfred VF1713)
C: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Mezzo-Soprano/Belter Vol. 2 (revised edition) (HalLeonard–Faber)
28 C. Porter I’ve got you under my skin: from Born to Dance.
		 Eb (bb – f ): T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)		
Eb: T he Best of Cole Porter (Faber)		
Eb: Cole Porter 100th Anniversary (Alfred VF1713)
29 Purcell Nymphs and Shepherds: from T he Libertine, Z. 600.
G (d – g ), F or Eb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71765, 71766 or 71767)
G or Eb: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40018 or HL40019–
Music Sales)		G or Eb: Purcell 40 Songs (high or low) (IMC 2071 or 2072)
		
G: Purcell Songs, Book 3 (Stainer & Bell B383)
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		 C (d – f ): No. 11 from vocal score (with repeat) (Novello NOV070318)
		
C: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 6 (high) (Peters EP 71765)
31 Rodgers & Hammerstein Mister Snow: from Carousel. (F)G (d – g ): The Singer’s Musical Theatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)		Eb: vocal selections (Williamson HL01121007)
32 Rodgers & Hammerstein You’ll Never Walk Alone: from Carousel.
		 C (c – e /g ): vocal selections (Williamson HLW01121008)
C (c – g ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–
Faber)
33 Rodgers & Hammerstein Many a New Day (observing repeat): from Oklahoma! (F)D (c# – e ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–
Faber)
		
C: vocal selections (Williamson HLW00312292)
		
C: T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
		
C: Musical T heatre Collection for Young Women Singers (Hal Leonard HLE90001476–Music Sales)
34 Rodgers & Hammerstein Out of my dreams: from Oklahoma!
Ab (eb – f /bb ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (HalLeonard–Faber)		
Ab: T he Broadway Ingénue: 37 T heatre Songs for Soprano (Hal Leonard–Faber)		F (c – d ): vocal selections (Williamson HLW00312292)
		
F: T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
		
F: Musical T heatre Collection for Young Women Singers (Hal Leonard HLE90001476–Music Sales)
35 Rodgers & Hart T he Lady Is a Tramp: from Babes in Arms.
A (a – b): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Mezzo-Soprano/Belter Vol. 1 (revised edition)(Hal Leonard–Faber)
36 Lucy Simon & Marsha Norman How could I ever know?: from T he Secret Garden.
		 Db (bb – f ): vocal selections (Alfred VF1792)
		
Db: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 2 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
37 Stephen Sondheim Anyone can whistle: from Anyone Can Whistle.
		 Eb (bb – eb ): Sondheim for Singers: Soprano (Hal Leonard HL00124179–Music Sales)		
C: Sondheim for Singers: Belter/Mezzo-soprano (Hal Leonard HL00124180–Music Sales)		
F: Sondheim for Singers: Tenor (Hal Leonard HL00124181–Music Sales)		
D: Sondheim for Singers: Baritone/Bass (Hal Leonard HL00124182–Music Sales)		
C: T he Stephen Sondheim Collection (Hal Leonard HL00313531–Music Sales)
38 Styne & Robin Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend: from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. (F)		 Eb (bb – eb ): Musical T heatre Collection for Young Women Singers (Hal Leonard HLE90001476)
39 Warren & Gordon Chattanooga-Choo-Choo: from Sun Valley Serenade.
		 C (b – f ): Glenn Miller 1904–1944 (Faber)
40 Weill & Lerner Here I’ll Stay: from Love Life.
		 Bb (c – eb ): Weill From Berlin to Broadway (Hal Leonard–Faber)
41 Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse Someone Like You: from Jekyll & Hyde.
		F/Gb (g – eb ): vocal selections (Cherry Lane Music Company CLM02502211)
42 Willson Till there was you: from T he Music Man.
		 Eb (d – g ): T he Broadway Ingénue: 37 T heatre Songs for Soprano (Hal Leonard–Faber)		
Eb: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)Eb (d – f /g ): Musical T heatre Collection for Young Women Singers (Hal Leonard HLE90001476–
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GRADE 7
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music T heory, Practical Musicianship or any solo Jazz subject. For alternatives see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE ACCOMPANIED SONGS: from memory, one chosen by the candidate from any three of thefive Lists, A, B, C, D and E (listed below). For further details see pages 9, 10 and 14.
ONE UNACCOMPANIED TRADITIONAL SONG: from memory, of the candidate’s own choice. For
further details see page 11.
SIGHT-SINGING: a short piece of previously unseen music, accompanied by the examiner at the
piano. For further details see pages 12 and 13.
AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE: administered by the examiner from the piano. For further
details see pages 88 and 92.
ACCOMPANIED SONG LISTS
LIST A EARLY & SACRED
T. A. Arne Under the greenwood tree.
		 Eb (c – g ): Celebrated Songs, Book 1 (Chester CH55317)
		 Eb: arr. Northcote. T he New Imperial Edition: Tenor Songs (Boosey & Hawkes)
2 attrib. J. S. Bach Bist du bei mir (If thou art by/If thou art near), BWV 508.
		 Eb (d – ab ): No. 1 from Elisabeth Schumann Liederbuch (Universal UE 9559) (Ger/Eng)D or Bb: J. S. Bach Bist du bei mir and Komm, süsser Tod (high or low) (Schott ED 11913 or 11914)(Ger/Eng)
D: No. 2 from Sing Solo Tenor (OUP) (Ger/Eng)
Db or Bb: arr. Jenkins. Sing Solo Sacred (high or low) (OUP) (Eng)
3 J. S. Bach Jesus, unser Trost und Leben, BWV 475.
G (d – c ): Charles Brett’s Baroque Anthology for Counter-tenor, Vol. 2: Germany and England (GreenMan Press GM–CB2) (Ger)
4 J. Barrett A Song Call’d T he Pilgrim.
G (e – f# ) or E: No. 4 from English Baroque Songs 1 (high or medium) (Green Man Press GM–EBS 1H
or GM–EBS 1M)
5	
L. Bernstein Adonai roi: from Psalm 23 (2nd movt) from Chichester Psalms.
A (d – e ): vocal score (solo line in bb. 1–32 and 55–61, omitting bb. 33–46, soprano line in bb. 47–54)(Boosey & Hawkes) (Hebrew)
6 Blow Sabina has a thousand charms. (M)F (g – d ): Charles Brett’s Baroque Anthology for Counter-tenor, Vol. 2: Germany and England (GreenMan Press GM–CB2)
7 Lionel Bourne T hou art God.
		 G (d – e /g ) or E: Oxford Solo Songs: Sacred (high or low) (OUP)
8 Geoffrey Burgon Nunc Dimittis.
		 (e – e ): publ. separately (Chester CH55243)
		(e – e ): High Praise 2 (Novello NOV020680)
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Caccini Amarilli, mia bella (Amaryllis, my lovely). (M)A min (e – f# ), G min or F min: No. 16 from Italian Songs of the 17th and 18th Centuries, Vol. 2 (high,medium or low) (IMC 2234, 2235 or 2236) (Ital)
G min or E min: No. 1 from 26 Italian Songs and Arias (medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred 3402 or
3403) (Ital/Eng)G min or E min: No. 1 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (medium-high or
medium-low) (Peters EP 7743a or 7743b) (Ital/Eng)G min or E min: T he Language of Song: Intermediate (high or low) (Faber) (Ital)
G min: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 2 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)
10 Caldara Come raggio di sol (Just as the radiant sun/Softly the rays of sun).
G min (e – g ) or E min: No. 22 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (mediumhigh or medium-low) (Peters EP 7743a or 7743b) (Ital/Eng)G min or B min: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 2 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)
11 Dowland Come again, sweet love doth now invite (Komm zurück!).
Ab (eb  – f ) or F: No. 14 from Dowland 50 Songs, Book 1 (high or low) (Stainer & Bell X5A or X5B)(Eng)		
G: John Dowland Songs (Universal UE 11842) (Eng/Ger)		
F: English Lute Songs, Book 2 (omitting verses 3–5) (Stainer & Bell B617) (Eng)12 Dowland Go, crystal tears (Träne, Kristall) (both verses).
D min (a – f ) or B min: No. 9 from Dowland 50 Songs, Book 1 (high or low) (Stainer & Bell X5A or
X5B) (Eng)		C min: John Dowland Songs (Universal UE 11842) (Eng/Ger)
13 F. Durante Vergin, tutt’amor (Virgin, full of love).
D min (d –  f ) or B min: No. 23 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (mediumhigh or medium-low) (Peters EP 7743a or 7743b) (Ital/Eng)D min or B min: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 2 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)D min or A min: No. 18 from 26 Italian Songs and Arias (medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred 3402
or 3403) (Ital/Eng)
14 Franck Ave Maria.
		 F min/F ( f – g ) or D min/D: arr. Jenkins. Sing Solo Sacred (high or low) (OUP) (Latin/Eng)
15 Handel Come unto Him: from Messiah, HWV 56.
		 Bb ( f – g ): No. 17 from vocal score (starting at Soprano entry) (Bärenreiter BA 4012-73)
		
Bb: No. 20 from vocal score (from fig. C) (Novello NOV070137)
		
Bb or F: arr. Jenkins. Sing Solo Sacred (high or low) (OUP)
16	
Handel Recit: He was cut off out of the land of the living and Air: But T hou didst not leave His soul inhell: from Messiah, HWV 56.
		 A (e – g# ): Nos 28 and 29 from vocal score (Bärenreiter BA 4012-73)
A: Nos 31 and 32 from vocal score (Novello NOV070137)
A: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high) (Peters EP 71768)
17 Handel How beautiful are the feet: from Messiah, HWV 56.
		 G min ( f – g ): No. 34a from vocal score (pp. 207 & 208 only) (Bärenreiter BA 4012-73)
G min: No. 38 from vocal score (Novello NOV070137)
G min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high) (Peters EP 71768)
18	
Handel Recit: T hen shall the eyes of the blind be open’d and Air: He shall feed His flock like a
shepherd: from Messiah, HWV 56.
		 F (c – d ): Recit and Aria No. 17 from vocal score (ending at Soprano entry) (Bärenreiter BA 4012-73)
F: Nos 19 and 20 (to fig. C) from vocal score (Novello NOV070137)
F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (medium) (Peters EP 71769)
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LIST A (cont.)19	Handel Recit: T hy rebuke hath broken His heart and Air: Behold, and see if there be any sorrow: from

Messiah, HWV 56.
		 E min (d# – g ): Nos 26 and 27 from vocal score (Bärenreiter BA 4012-73)
E min: Nos 29 and 30 from vocal score (Novello NOV070137)
E min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high) (Peters EP 71768)
20 M. Lambert Ombre de mon amant.
D min (a – c ): Charles Brett’s Baroque Anthology for Counter-tenor, Vol. 1: Italy and France (GreenMan Press GM–CB1) (Fr)21 Mendelssohn I will sing of T hy great mercies: from St Paul, Op. 36.
		 F (e – f ): High Praise (Novello NOV032118)
22 Mendelssohn O rest in the Lord: from Elijah, Op. 70.
		 C (b – d ): T he First Book of Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Solos (G. Schirmer GS81174)
23 T. Morley I saw my lady weeping.
A min (d – e ), G min or F min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium
or low) (Peters EP 71768, 71769 or 71770)
		
A min: No. 33 from English Lute Songs, Book 2 (Stainer & Bell B617)
24 attrib. Parisotti/Pergolesi Se tu m’ami (If you love me).
G min (c – g ) or E min: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 2 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)G min or E min: No. 30 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (medium-high or
medium-low) (Peters EP 7743a or 7743b) (Ital/Eng)G min or E min: T he Language of Song: Intermediate (high or low) (Faber) (Ital)
25 Pergolesi Eja Mater: No. 7 from Stabat Mater.
		 C min (b – eb ): vocal score (Ricordi CP 12371800) (Latin)
26 Purcell Be welcome then, great Sir: from Fly, Bold Rebellion, Z. 324.
F (g – bb): Charles Brett’s Baroque Anthology for Counter-tenor, Vol. 2: Germany and England (GreenMan Press GM–CB2)
27 Purcell If music be the food of love (1st setting), Z. 379A.
G min (d – g ), E min or D min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium
or low) (Peters EP 71768, 71769 or 71770)
G min or Eb min: Purcell 40 Songs (high or low) (including 2nd stanza) (IMC 2071 or 2072)
G min or D min: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40018 or
HL40019–Music Sales)F# min: No. 6 from Purcell Songs, Vol. 1 (Schott ED 12409)
D min: No. 5 from Purcell Songs, Vol. 4 (Schott ED 12493)
D min: publ. separately (Schott ED 11915)
28 Rosseter When Laura smiles (verses 1 & 4).
A (e – f# ), G or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium or low) (Peters
EP 71768, 71769 or 71770)
A or F: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40018 or HL40019–Music
Sales)
F: No. 42 from English Lute Songs, Book 2 (Stainer & Bell B617)
29 A. Scarlatti Sento nel core (What am I feeling?/I feel within my heart/Sorrow unending).
E min (d# – e ) or D min: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 1 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)
E min or D min: No. 8 from 26 Italian Songs and Arias (medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred 3402 or
3403) (Ital/Eng)E min or D min: No. 13 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (medium-high or
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LIST B ART SONGS IN FRENCH & GERMAN
Beethoven Ich liebe dich, WoO 123.
G (d – f ), F or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium or low) (Peters
EP 71768, 71769 or 71770) (Ger)		G or F: No. 20 from Beethoven 30 Selected Songs (high or low) (Peters EP 731 or 732) (Ger)		
G: No. 59 from Beethoven 67 Songs (Peters EP 180) (Ger)		
G: No. 12 from Beethoven Complete Songs, Vol. 1 (Henle HN 533) (Ger)
2 Bizet Chanson d’avril.
		 Eb (d – f ): T he Language of Song: Advanced (medium) (Faber) (Fr)3 Bizet Pastorale.
F min (d – g ) or D min: T he Art of French Song, Vol. 1 (high or medium/low) (Peters EP 7519a or
7519b) (Fr)
4 N. Boulanger Chanson.
		 G (e – g ): Boulanger Mélodies pour voix moyenne (Hamelle HA09275) (Fr)G: First Solos: Songs by Women Composers, Vol. 1 (high) (Hildegard) (Fr)5 Brahms Feldeinsamkeit, Op. 86 No. 2.
Ab (d – gb ), G or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71768, 71769 or 71770) (Ger)6 Brahms O liebliche Wangen, Op. 47 No. 4.
D ( f# – a ), C or A: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71768, 71769 or 71770) (Ger)7 Brahms Scheiden und Meiden, Op. 19 No. 2.
F min ( f – g ), D min or D min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium
or low) (Peters EP 71768, 71769 or 71770) (Ger)8 Brahms Wiegenlied, Op. 49 No. 4.
F ( f – f ), Eb or Db: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71768, 71769 or 71770) (Ger)F or Eb: T he Language of Song: Elementary (high or low) (Faber) (Ger)9 Delibes Bonjour, Suzon! (Good-Morning, Sue!).
		 F (c –  f ): publ. separately (Combre EG02840) (Fr)F or Eb: Anthology of French Song (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS32604 or GS32605) (Fr/Eng)
10 Fauré Clair de lune (Moonlight), Op. 46 No. 2.
C min (g – g ), Bb min or G min: No. 22 from Fauré 30 Songs (high, medium or low) (IMC 1601, 1602
or 1132) (Fr)C min or Bb min: Fauré 25 Selected Songs (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS26106 or GS26107) (Fr/Eng)C min or Bb min: Fauré 20 Mélodies, Vol. 2 (Soprano or Mezzo) (Hamelle HA09116 or HA09119) (Fr)C min or G min: T he Language of Song: Intermediate (high or low) (Faber) (Fr)11 Fauré Dans les ruines d’une abbaye (In the Ruins of an Abbey), Op. 2 No. 1.
		 A (e – f# ), Ab or Gb: No. 26 from Fauré 30 Songs (high, medium or low) (IMC 1601, 1602 or 1132) (Fr)A or Ab: Fauré 25 Selected Songs (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS26106 or GS26107) (Fr/Eng)
12 Fauré Ici-bas (Here Below), Op. 8 No. 3.
G min ( f# –  g ), F# min or E min: No. 9 from Fauré 30 Songs (high, medium or low) (IMC 1601, 1602
or 1132) (Fr)G min or F# min: No. 19 from Fauré 20 Mélodies, Vol. 1 (Soprano or Mezzo) (Hamelle HA09115 or
HA09118) (Fr)G min or E min: Favorite French Art Songs, Vol. 1 (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40046 or HL40047–
Music Sales) (Fr)E min: T he First Book of Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Solos (G. Schirmer GS81174) (Fr/Eng)
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LIST B (cont.)
Fauré Le secret (T he Secret), Op. 23 No. 3.
		 F ( f – g ), Db or C: No. 20 from Fauré 30 Songs (high, medium or low) (IMC 1601, 1602 or 1132) (Fr)F or Db: Fauré 25 Selected Songs (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS26106 or GS26107) (Fr/Eng)F or Db: T he Art of French Song, Vol. 2 (high or medium/low) (Peters EP 7520a or 7520b) (Fr)F or Db: Fauré 20 Mélodies, Vol. 2 (Soprano or Mezzo) (Hamelle HA09116 or HA09119) (Fr)E or Db: T he Language of Song: Intermediate (high or low) (Faber) (Fr)Eb or Db: Gateway to French Mélodies (high or low) (Alfred 36533 or 36534) (Fr)14 arr. A. Hopkins Les trois rubans: No. 1 from Five French Folk Songs. (F) Gb (db – db ): (Chester) (Fr)15	
Liszt Du bist wie eine Blume (Like a flower, in beauty blushing/Ah, sweet as any flower) (Comme une
fleur).
		 A (e – g ): No. 8 from Liszt 20 Selected Songs (Peters EP 8590a) (Ger/Eng/Fr)
A or F#: Liszt 12 Songs (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS26050 or GS81280) (Ger/Eng)
16 Massenet Madrigal.
G min ( f – g ) or E min: T he Art of French Song, Vol. 2 (high or medium/low) (Peters EP 7520a or
7520b) (Fr)17 Mozart Das Veilchen (T he Violet), K. 476.
G ( f# – g ) or E: No. 15 from Mozart Complete Songs (high or medium) (Bärenreiter BA 5330 or 5328)(Ger)
G: No. 4 from Sing Solo Soprano (OUP) (Ger)
G: No. 3 from Elisabeth Schumann Liederbuch (Universal UE 9559) (Ger/Eng)
18 Poulenc La grenouillère.
F (e – g ) or D: 20th-Century French Art Songs (high or medium/low) (Durand DF 01625000 or
01625100) (Fr)D: T he Art of French Song, Vol. 1 (high or medium/low) (Peters EP 7519a or 7519b) (Fr)D: T he Best of Poulenc: 40 Selected Songs for Medium Voice (Eschig DF 01612200) (Fr)19 Satie Je te veux.
C (c – g ) or Bb: 20th-Century French Art Songs (high or medium/low) (Durand DF 01625000 or
01625100)
20 Schubert Die Forelle, Op. 32, D. 550.
Db (eb – gb ), B or A: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71768, 71769 or 71770) (Ger)Db, B, A or Ab: No. 66 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 1 (high, medium, low or very low) (Peters EP 20a, 20b,
20c or 20d) (Ger)
Db or A: T he Language of Song: Intermediate (high or low) (Faber) (Ger)21 Schubert Die Vögel (T he Birds), Op. posth. 172 No. 6, D. 691.
		 A (e – g# ): No. 10 from Elisabeth Schumann Liederbuch (Universal UE 9559) (Ger/Eng)
22 Schubert Frühlingsglaube, Op. 20 No. 2, D. 686.
Ab (eb – f ), G or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71768, 71769 or 71770) (Ger)Ab, G, F or D: No. 65 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 1 (high, medium, low or very low) (Peters EP 20a, 20b,
20c or 20d) (Ger)23 Schubert Nachtviolen, D. 752.
C (g – a ), Ab or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71768, 71769 or 71770) (Ger)24 Schumann Die Lotosblume: No. 7 from Myrthen, Op. 25.
F (c – g ), Eb or Db: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium or low)
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25 Schumann Mondnacht, Op. 39 No. 5.

E (e – f# ), Db or B: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71768, 71769 or 71770) (Ger)26 C. Schumann Das Veilchen.
		 F (e – g ): First Solos: Songs by Women Composers, Vol. 1 (high) (Hildegard) (Ger)27 Pauline Viardot Fleur desséchée.
		 Eb (d – f ) or Db: T he Art of French Song, Vol. 1 (high or medium/low) (Peters EP 7519a or 7519b) (Fr)28 Wolf Der Gärtner: No. 17 from Mörike-Lieder.
D (a – g ), B or B: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium or low) (Peters
EP 71768, 71769 or 71770) (Ger)
29 Wolf Der Musikant: No. 2 from Eichendorff-Lieder.
A (d# – e ), G or G: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71768, 71769 or 71770) (Ger)

LIST C ART SONGS IN ENGLISH
1	
arr. René Atkinson Bonny at Morn: No. 4 from Ma Bonny Lad (Five Traditional Songs from

Northumbria). E min (d – e ): (Roberton 1508)
2	R . R. Bennett T he Lark (Die Lerche): No. 5 from T he Aviary. C (e – e /g ): (Universal UE 14168)(Eng/Ger)
arr. Britten Bonny at Morn.
		 E min (d – e ): No. 4 from Britten Eight Folk Song Arrangements (1976) (medium) (Faber)
4 Britten A Cradle Song: No. 1 from A Charm of Lullabies, Op. 41. (bb–e ): (Boosey & Hawkes)
5 Rebecca Clarke Infant Joy.
		 (c# – f ): T he Boosey & Hawkes Song Collection, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)(c# – f ): Rebecca Clarke Song Album (medium-high) (Boosey & Hawkes)
6 Dring A Bay in Anglesey: No. 1 from Five Betjeman Songs. (b – f /g ): (Weinberger)
7 Dring Crabbed age and youth: No. 7 from Seven Shakespeare Songs. F ( f – f ): (T hames TH978390)
8	
Christopher Field House of Dreams: No. 10 from A Garland of Song. C (b – d /f ): (Recital Music
RM910)
9 A. Gibbs T he Fields are Full.
		 Eb min (db – gb ): publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
Eb min: A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 4 (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 A. Gibbs A Song of Shadows, Op. 9 No. 5.
		 Eb (eb – gb ): publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
Eb: A Century of English Song, Vol. 1: Ten Songs for Soprano (T hames TH978421)
11 Gurney Down by the salley gardens. (M)		 Ab (db – f ): Gurney 20 Favourite Songs (OUP)
Ab or F: No. 17 from Everlasting Voices (medium-high or medium-low) (Peters EP 72672a or 72672b)
12 Head Foxgloves. C (g – g ) or Ab: publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
13 Head A Green Cornfield.
		 F (d – f ): A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 3 (Boosey & Hawkes)
14 Head T he Little Road to Bethlehem. Ab (eb – Ab ) or F: publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
15 Head T he Ships of Arcady: No. 1 from Over the Rim of the Moon.
		 D (d – g ) or Bb: Head Over the Rim of the Moon (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
Bb: T he Boosey & Hawkes Song Collection, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
16 Head Sweet Chance, that led my steps abroad.
		 F (c – f ): A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 4 (Boosey & Hawkes)
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LIST C (cont.)17	
arr. Howells T he Brisk Young Widow: No. 2 from Two English Folksongs. C (c – e ): (medium)(T hames TH978588)
Howells Gavotte.
		 G (d – g ): No. 1 from Sing Solo Soprano (OUP)
19 Howells O, my deir hert.
		 (b – e ): Songs for Countertenors, Vol. 3 (T hames TH978731)
20 M. R. Lang Irish Love Song, Op. 22.
		 F (c – g ): First Solos: Songs by Women Composers, Vol. 1 (high) (Hildegard)
21 Parry Proud Maisie.
		 F (d – f ): No. 3 from Parry Seven Songs (high) (Stainer & Bell B525)
22 Poston Sweet Suffolk owl.
		 F (c – f ): T he Boosey & Hawkes Song Collection, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
23 Quilter It was a lover and his lass, Op. 23 No. 3.
		 Ab ( f – ab ) or E: Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
G: Roger Quilter 18 Songs for Voice and Piano (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
24 Quilter Music, when soft voices die, Op. 25 No. 5.
		 Ab (eb – f ) or Gb: Roger Quilter 18 Songs for Voice and Piano (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
Ab or Gb: Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
25 Quilter My Lady Greensleeves (omitting repeat).
		 G min (d – f ) or F min: Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
26 Quilter O mistress mine: No. 2 from T hree Shakespeare Songs, Op. 6. (M)		 G (d – g ) or Eb: Quilter T hree Shakespeare Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
G or Eb: Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
Eb: T he Boosey & Hawkes Song Collection, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
27	
Betty Roe T he lass from the low countree: No. 4 from A Garland of Folksongs. D min (d – f ):(T hames TH978098)
28 Rubbra Rune of Hospitality, Op. 15. (eb – d ): publ. separately (Lengnick AL 0866)
29 Somervell Young love lies sleeping: from Love in Spring-time.
		 Bb ( f – g ): A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
30 Steele Farm Child.
		 Eb (d – f ): No. 16 from Music by Douglas Steele, Vol. 2: Selected Songs (Forsyth FSD02)
31 Steele T he snow falls.
		 A min (c – d ): No. 14 from Music by Douglas Steele, Vol. 2: Selected Songs (Forsyth FSD02)
32 Steele Sweet cyder.
		 F (c – f ): No. 12 from Music by Douglas Steele, Vol. 2: Selected Songs (Forsyth FSD02)
33 Strickland Dreamin’ time.
		 Ab (eb – ab ): First Solos: Songs by Women Composers, Vol. 1 (high) (Hildegard)
34 Trad. Irish Danny Boy. Eb (c – g ), D or C: publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
35 Vaughan Williams T he Call: No. 4 from Five Mystical Songs.
		 Eb (eb – f ): vocal score (Stainer & Bell D52)
Eb: T he Second Book of Tenor Solos (G. Schirmer GS82070)
36 Vaughan Williams Orpheus with his lute (1925 setting). F (c – e ): publ. separately (OUP)
37 Vaughan Williams Silent Noon.
		 G (e – g ), F, Eb or Db: publ. separately (Ashdown EA12636D, EA12636C, EA12636B or EA12636A)
Eb: T he First Book of Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Solos (G. Schirmer GS81174)
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38 Vaughan Williams T he sky above the roof.

		 C (c – e ): publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
C: T he Boosey & Hawkes Song Collection, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
C: T he First Book of Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Solos (G. Schirmer GS81174)
C: Songs for Countertenors, Vol. 3 (T hames TH978731)
39 Warlock My own country.
		 Ab (eb – g ) or F: publ. separately (OUP archive OSS29 or OSS548–Banks)
		 F: Warlock A Second Book of Songs (OUP archive OSS604–Banks)
40 Warlock Pretty Ring Time.
Eb (d – f /g ) or C: No. 21 from Everlasting Voices (medium-high or medium-low) (Peters EP 72672a
or 72672b)
41 Patricia Williams Love is a sickness.
E min (c – e ): A Century of English Song, Vol. 10: Fourteen Songs for Medium/low Voice (Associationof English Singers & Speakers AESS010)

LIST D ART SONGS IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Jón Ásgeirsson Hjá lygnri móðu (By placid stream).
		 C min ( f – f ) or A min: Icelandic Art Songs, First Collection (high or low) (Ísalög Music) (Ice/Eng)
2 Bellini Il fervido desiderio.
		 Ab (eb – f ): No. 7 from Bellini 15 Composizioni da Camera (Ricordi NR 12328200) (Ital)		
Ab: T he Language of Song: Advanced (medium) (Faber) (Ital)
3 Bellini Vaga luna, che inargenti.
		 Bb (d – f ) or Ab: T he Language of Song: Intermediate (high or low) (Faber) (Ital)
Ab: No. 9 from Bellini 15 Composizioni da Camera (Ricordi NR 12328200) (Ital)
4 E. di Capua A serenata de’ rose (Serenade of the Rose/T he Serenade of the Roses).
		 A min/A (e – f# ): Italian Favorites (Hal Leonard HLE00310584–Music Sales) (Neapolitan dialect/Eng)A min/A: Italian Songs & Arias (Mel Bay MLB95480) (Neapolitan dialect/Eng)
5 Chopin Moja pieszczotka (Meine Freuden) (My Sweetheart/My Enchantress), Op. 74 No. 12.
		 Gb (db – ab ): No. 12 from Chopin Complete Works, Vol. 17: Songs (PWM 242071) (Pol/Eng)
Eb: No. 11 from Chopin Polnische Lieder (Polish Songs) (Universal UE 934) (Ger/Eng)
6 E. de Curtis Torna a Surriento/Torna a Sorrento (Come Back to Sorrento).
		 E/E min (e – g ): publ. separately (once through) (Ricordi ERBA 3105) (Neapolitan dialect)
E/E min: arr. Chiaramello. Pavarotti: T he Ultimate Collection (omitting verse 2) (Wise AM992376)(Neapolitan dialect)
C/C min: Italian Favorites (Hal Leonard HLE00310584–Music Sales) (Ital/Eng)A/A min: Italian Songs & Arias (omitting verse 2) (Mel Bay MLB95480) (Ital/Eng)
7 Donizetti Me voglio fà ’na casa.
		 F (c – f ): No. 12 from Donizetti Composizioni da Camera, Vol. 1 (Ricordi NR 13033000) (Ital)
8 Donizetti Sovra il campo della vita.
		 F (a – f ) or Eb: T he Language of Song: Advanced (medium or low) (Faber) (Ital)
9 Dunayevsky & Lebedev-Kumach Kak mnogo devushek khoroshikh (My Heart) (observing repeat).
		 E min/E (b – f# ): A Russian Song Book (Dover DP14069) (Russ Cyrillic/Russ/Eng)
10 Einarsson Sofnar lóa (Long and low).
		 C (c – f ) or Bb: Icelandic Art Songs, First Collection (high or low) (Ísalög Music) (Ice/Eng)11	Elwyn-Edwards Y Gylfinir (T he Curlew): from Caneuon y Tri Aderyn (Songs of the T hree Birds).
F (eb – g ): (Gwynn Publishing 80037) (Welsh/Eng)
12 Granados Amor y odio: from Tonadillas en estilo antiguo.
		 G min (d – a ): Granados Collección de Tonadillas (UME UMV21082) (Span)
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LIST D (cont.)
Granados El majo discreto: from Tonadillas en estilo antiguo.
		 A (e – a ): Granados Collección de Tonadillas (UME UMV21082) (Span)
A or E: T he Language of Song: Intermediate (high or low) (Faber) (Span)
14	
Granados Llorad, corazón, que teneis razón: No. 3 from Canciones amatorias. G min (e – g ): (UME
UMV19807) (Span)
15 Grieg En svane (Ein Schwan) (A Swan), Op. 25 No. 2.
		 F (d – f ): Grieg Centenary Song Album (Peters EP 7958) (Nor/Ger/Eng)
16 Montsalvatge Canción de cuna para dormir a un negrito.
		 Eb (db – f ) or Db: T he Language of Song: Intermediate (high or low) (Faber) (Span)
17	
Obradors ¿Corazón, porque pasais...?: No. 3 from Canciones clásicas españolas, Vol. 1. E (e – e ):(UME UMV34070) (Span)18	
Sibelius Demanten på marssnön (Der Diamant auf dem Märzschnee) (T he Diamond in the Snow),
Op. 36 No. 6.
Bb (e – f ) or Ab: No. 11 from Sibelius 15 Selected Songs (high or low) (Breitkopf & Härtel EB 6943 or
6944) (Ger/Eng/Swed)
19 Tchaikovsky At the ball (Sred shumnovo bala), Op. 38 No. 3.
		 C# min (c# – f# ): Tchaikovsky Songs, Vol. 1 (high) (Boosey & Hawkes) (Russ cyrillic/Eng)
B min: Tchaikovsky Songs, Vol. 2 (medium/low) (Boosey & Hawkes) (Russ cyrillic/Eng)
B min or A min: T he Language of Song: Advanced (medium or low) (Faber) (Russ)
20	
M. T homas Hydref: Dawns y Dail Crin (October: Dance of the Withered Leaves): from Caneuon y
Misoedd (Songs of the Year). B min (e – f ): (Mansel T homas Trust MT029) (Welsh/Eng)
21 Toldrá Abril.
		 Eb (eb – g ): Canciones de España (Songs of Spain), Vol. 2 (UME UMV24040) (Catalan)
22 Toselli Serenata (Serenade).
		 C (c – f ): Italian Favorites (Hal Leonard HLE00310584–Music Sales) (Ital)
C: Italian Songs & Arias (Mel Bay MLB95480) (Ital/Eng)
23 Tosti ’A vucchella. (M)		 F ( f – g ) or Eb: publ. separately (high or medium) (Ricordi NR 11214700 or 11214800) (Ital)
F, Eb or Eb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium or low) (Peters EP
71768, 71769 or 71770) (Ital)
24 Verdi Il poveretto.
G ( f# – g ), F or Eb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71768, 71769 or 71770) (Ital)
F: No. 3 from Verdi Composizioni da Camera (Ricordi NR 12338100) (Ital)
25 Pauline Viardot Canción de la Infanta.
B min (d – f# ) or A min: No. 12 from Songs and Duets of García, Malibran and Viardot (high or low)
(Alfred 16813 or 16814) (Span)
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LIST E OPERA, OPERETTA, MUSICAL THEATRE & POPULAR SONG
L. Bernstein, Comden & Green A Quiet Girl (ignoring men’s chorus): from Wonderful Town. (M)		 (bb – eb ): vocal selections (Boosey & Hawkes)
2 L. Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim Somewhere: from West Side Story.
		 Eb (bb – f ): publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
Eb: vocal selections (new edition) (Boosey & Hawkes)
3 Bock & Harnick If I were a rich man: from Fiddler on the Roof. (M)		 C (b – eb ): vocal selections (Wise AM39520)
4	Boyce T he Song of Momus to Mars: from A Secular Masque. Eb (bb – eb ): publ. separately (OUParchive OSS34–Banks)
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Cimarosa Resta in pace, idolo mio: from Gli Orazi e i Curiazi.
		 Eb (bb – f ): Grandi Operisti per Giovani Cantanti per Mezzosoprano (Ricordi NR 13799700) (Ital)
6 Eccles Cease of Cupid to complain (omitting 1st-time bar): from T he Mad Lover.
G min ( f# – ab ) or E min: No. 2 from English Baroque Songs 1 (high or medium) (Green Man Press
GM–EBS 1H or GM–EBS 1M)
7 E. Garner & Burke Misty: from Play Misty for Me.
		 Eb (g – f ): T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
C: All Woman Jazz (book & CD edition) (Faber)
8 German She had a letter from her love: from Merrie England.
		 A min (e – g ): publ. separately (Faber)
A min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high) (Peters EP 71768)
9 G. & I. Gershwin Nice Work if You Can Get It: from A Damsel in Distress.
		 G (b – e ): T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
G: T he Best of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin (Faber)
G: T he Great Songs of Gershwin (Alfred SF0147)
G: George Gershwin: T he Definitive Songbook (Faber)
10 G. & I. Gershwin I got rhythm: from Girl Crazy.
		 Bb (d – f ): T he Best of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin (Faber)
Bb: T he Great Songs of Gershwin (Alfred SF0147)
Bb: George Gershwin: T he Definitive Songbook (Faber)
11 G. & I. Gershwin Fascinating rhythm: from Lady, Be Good!
		 Eb (bb – f ): T he Best of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin (verse 1 and refrain only) (Faber)
Eb: T he Great Songs of Gershwin (Alfred SF0147)
Eb: George Gershwin: T he Definitive Songbook (Faber)
12 G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin & Heyward I got plenty o’ nuttin’: from Porgy and Bess.
		 G (b – d ): song album (Alfred VF1910)
G: T he Best of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin (Faber)
G: T he Great Songs of Gershwin (Alfred SF0147)
G: George Gershwin: T he Definitive Songbook (Faber)G (B – d ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Baritone/Bass Vol. 1 (revised edition) (HalLeonard–Faber)
13 Gershwin & Heyward Summertime: from Porgy and Bess.
		 B min ( f# – f# ) or A min: publ. separately (Faber)
B min: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
A min: song album (Alfred VF1910)
A min: T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
A min: T he Best of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin (Faber)
A min: George Gershwin: T he Definitive Songbook (Faber)
14 Gilbert & Sullivan Fair moon, to thee I sing (Captain Corcoran’s Song): from HMS Pinafore.
		 D (c – f# /a ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Baritone/Bass (Hal Leonard HL00740217–Music Sales)
D: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (low) (Peters EP 71770)
15 Gilbert & Sullivan Free from his fetters grim (Fairfax’s Ballad): from T he Yeomen of the Guard.
		 Eb ( f – g ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Tenor (Hal Leonard HL00740216–Music Sales)
16 Gilbert & Sullivan Sir Rupert Murgatroyd (Hannah’s Song): from Ruddigore.
		 E min (b – e ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Mezzo-Soprano (Hal Leonard HL00740215–Music Sales)
E min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (medium) (Peters EP 71769)
17 Gilbert & Sullivan T he sun, whose rays are all ablaze (Yum-Yum’s Song): from T he Mikado.
		 G (d – g ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Soprano (Hal Leonard HL00740214–Music Sales)
G: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 2 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
G: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high) (Peters EP 71768)
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Handel Bel piacere: from Agrippina, HWV 6.
		 G (d – g ): T he First Book of Soprano Solos (G. Schirmer GS81173) (Ital)
19 Handel Recit: Frondi tenere and Aria: Ombra mai fù: from Serse, HWV 40.
F (c – f ) or D: Handel 45 Arias from Operas and Oratorios, Vol. 2 (high or low) (IMC 1695 or 1696)(Ital)
F: Handel Aria Album: Male Roles for High Voice (Bärenreiter BA 4296) (Ital)
20 Handel Lascia ch’io pianga (Leave me to languish): from Rinaldo, HWV 7a.
		 F ( f – g ) or Db: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 1 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)
21 Jason Howland & Mindi Dickstein Some things are meant to be: from Little Women.
G (b – e ): Contemporary Musical T heatre for Teens, Young Women’s Edition Vol. 1 (Hal Leonard
HL00129885)
22 Kander & Ebb Mister Cellophane: from Chicago. (M)		 A (c# – g ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Tenor Vol. 3 (Hal Leonard–Faber)
G (b – g ): movie vocal selections (Faber)
23 Kern & Fields T he Way You Look Tonight: from Swing Time.
		 Eb (c – g ): T he Essential Jerome Kern Song Book (Wise AM81506)
24 Kern & Harbach Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: from Roberta.
		 Eb (g# – f ): publ. separately (Wise AM80441)
Eb: T he Essential Jerome Kern Song Book (Wise AM81506)
Eb: T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
Eb: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (ending b. 32)(Hal Leonard–Faber)
25 Mitch Leigh & Darion T he Impossible Dream: from Man of La Mancha.
Bb (c – eb’): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Baritone/Bass Vol. 1 (revised edition)(Hal Leonard–Faber)
26 Lerner & Loewe Just you wait: from My Fair Lady. (F)		 (a – eb ): vocal selections (Faber)(a – eb ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 3 (Hal Leonard–Faber)27	Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice T hose Canaan Days: from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat.
		 F min (c – f ): vocal score (Really Useful Group)28	Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart & Richard Stilgoe Wishing you were somehow here again: fromT he Phantom of the Opera.
		 (a – g ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 3 (Hal Leonard–Faber)(a – g ): T he Andrew Lloyd Webber Anthology (revised edition) (Hal Leonard HL00359075–Music Sales)
29 Loesser If I Were a Bell: from Guys and Dolls. (F)		 F (c – e ): vocal selections (MPL AM70061)
Eb: No. 15 from vocal score (MPL AM70079)
Eb: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 2 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
30 Loesser Luck be a lady: from Guys and Dolls. (M)		 Db (db – eb ): No. 25 from vocal score (omitting bb. 79–156) (MPL AM70079)
Db: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Baritone/Bass Vol. 2 (omitting bb. 79–138) (Hal Leonard–
Faber)
C: vocal selections (MPL AM70061)
31 Mozart Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen (A sweetheart of my own): from Die Zauberflöte, K. 620. (M)		 F (B – d ): T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (low) (Peters EP 71770) (Ger/Eng)
32 Mozart Un moto di gioia (My heart in confusion), K. 579: from Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492.
		 G (b – g ): T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 7 (high) (Peters EP 71768) (Ital/Eng)
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33 Mozart Vedrai, carino (Nestling serenly): from Don Giovanni, K. 527.

		 C (g – g ): No. 18 from vocal score (G. Schirmer GS33818) (Ital/Eng)
34 C. Porter T he Physician (But he never said he loved me) (verse & refrain 1): from Nymph Errant.

		 D (b – f# ): Cole Porter 100th Anniversary (Alfred VF1713)

35 C. Porter T he Tale of the Oyster: from Fifty Million Frenchmen.

		 Eb (bb – g ): Cole Porter 100th Anniversary (Alfred VF1713)

36 Rodgers & Hammerstein Something Wonderful: from T he King and I.

A (c# – f# ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–
Faber)
G: vocal selections (Williamson HLW00312227)
G: T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
37 Rodgers & Hammerstein T his Nearly Was Mine: from South Pacific.
		 Eb (d – f ): vocal selections (Williamson HLW00312400)
Eb: T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
C: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Baritone/Bass Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
38 Rodgers & Hammerstein Younger than Springtime: from South Pacific.
		 F (e – g ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Tenor Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
C: vocal selections (Williamson HLW00312400)
C: T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
39 Claude-Michel Schönberg & Alain Boublil On my own: from Les Misérables. (F)		 (a – c ): stage vocal selections (omitting bb. 1–17) (Wise MF10149)(a – c ): film vocal selections (Wise MF10150)(a – c ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Mezzo-Soprano/Belter Vol. 2 (revised edition)(omitting bb. 1–17) (Hal Leonard–Faber)(a – c ): Musical T heatre Collection for Young Women Singers (Hal Leonard HLE90001476)
40 Claude-Michel Schönberg & Alain Boublil Stars: from Les Misérables.
		 (b – e ): stage vocal selections (not film selections) (observing repeat) (Wise MF10149)(b – e ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Baritone/Bass Vol. 2 (Hal Leonard–Faber)
41 Slade & Reynolds I sit in the sun: from Salad Days. (F)		 (eb – f ): No. 5 from vocal score (Faber)
42 Stephen Sondheim I’m calm: from A Funny T hing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
		 G (d – f# ): Sondheim for Singers: Tenor (Hal Leonard HL00124181–Music Sales)
43 Stephen Sondheim Johanna: from Sweeney Todd. (M)		 Eb (c – eb ): stage vocal selections (not film selections) (Hal Leonard HL00313444–Music Sales)
Eb: Sondheim for Singers: Tenor (Hal Leonard HL00124181–Music Sales)
Eb: Sondheim for Singers: Baritone/Bass (Hal Leonard HL00124182–Music Sales)
Eb: T he Stephen Sondheim Collection (Hal Leonard HL00313531–Music Sales)
44 Weill Speak low: from One Touch of Venus.
		 F (c – eb ): Weill From Berlin to Broadway (Hal Leonard–Faber)
F: T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
45 Frank Wildhorn & Leslie Bricusse In his eyes (this version only): from Jekyll & Hyde. (F)		 (bb – f ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 3 (Hal Leonard–Faber)73

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GRADE 8
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music T heory, Practical Musicianship or any solo Jazz subject. For alternatives see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE ACCOMPANIED SONGS: from memory, one chosen by the candidate from any three of thefive Lists, A, B, C, D and E (listed below). For further details see pages 9, 10 and 14.
ONE UNACCOMPANIED TRADITIONAL SONG: from memory, of the candidate’s own choice. For
further details see page 11.
SIGHT-SINGING: a short piece of previously unseen music, accompanied by the examiner at the
piano. For further details see pages 12 and 13.
AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE: administered by the examiner from the piano. For further
details see pages 88 and 93.
ACCOMPANIED SONG LISTS
LIST A EARLY & SACRED
Adolphe Adam Ave Regina cœlorum (omitting bb. 9–24).
		 F (c – g ): arr. P. Wagner. P. 12 from Marian Hymns, Vol. 2 (Bärenreiter BA 9268) (Latin)
2	
J. S. Bach Recit: Am Abend, da es kühle war (At evening, hour of calm and rest) and Aria: Mache dich,mein Herze, rein (Make thee clean, my heart, from sin) (to b. 37): from Matthäus-Passion (St Matthew
Passion), BWV 244.
		 G min/Bb (G – eb ): Nos 64 and 65 from vocal score (Bärenreiter BA 5038-90) (Ger/Eng)G min/Bb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (low) (Peters EP 71773) (Ger/Eng)G min/Bb: Nos 74 and 75 from vocal score (Novello NOV072478) (Eng)3	
J. S. Bach Mein gläubiges Herze frohlocke (My reverent spirit, be joyful): from Cantata No. 68 ‘Also hat
Gott die Welt geliebt’, BWV 68.
D (d – f# ): arr. Marsh. No. 1 from Spirit be joyful! – 14 Songs for Advent or Christmas (high) (OUP)(Ger/Eng)4	
J. S. Bach Recit: Nun wird mein liebster Bräutigam (At last, beloved Saviour mine/See now the bridegroom full of grace) and Air: Bereite dich, Zion (Prepare thyself, Zion): from Weihnachts-Oratorium(Christmas Oratorio), BWV 248.
		 A min (b – e ): Nos 3 and 4 from vocal score (Bärenreiter BA 5014-90) (Ger/Eng)A min: Nos 3 and 4 from vocal score (Novello NOV072500) (Eng)5	Britten For I will consider my Cat Jeoffry: from Rejoice in the Lamb, Op. 30. A (e – f# ): vocal score(Boosey & Hawkes)
6	
Britten For the Mouse is a creature of great personal valour: from Rejoice in the Lamb, Op. 30. Db (g – bb ):
vocal score (Boosey & Hawkes)
7	
Britten T hat yongë child (Wann hub dies Kindlein): No. 4a from A Ceremony of Carols (Ein Kranz vonLobechören), Op. 28. (c – e ): vocal score (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng/Ger)
8 Conti Quella fiamma (Oh the flames).
C min (d – g ) or G min: No. 25 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (mediumhigh or medium-low) (Peters EP 7743a or 7743b) (Ital/Eng)
9 P. Cornelius Die Könige (T he T hree Kings): from Weihnachtslieder, Op. 8.
		 Bb (d – g ) or G: No. 19 from Sing Solo Christmas (high or low) (OUP) (Ger/Eng)
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Dowland Awake, sweet love (Lieb’ ist erwacht) (both verses).
		 F (e – f ) or D: No. 16 from Dowland 50 Songs, Book 1 (high or low) (Stainer & Bell X5A or X5B) (Eng)
F: No. 7 from English Lute Songs, Book 2 (Stainer & Bell B617) (Eng)F: John Dowland Songs (Universal UE 11842) (Eng/Ger)
11 Dowland Flow my tears (observing repeats).
C min ( f – g ), A min or G min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium
or low) (Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773)
C min or A min: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40018 or
HL40019–Music Sales)
C min or G min: No. 19 from Dowland 50 Songs, Book 1 (high or low) (Stainer & Bell X5A or X5B)
G min: No. 1 from English Lute Songs, Book 2 (Stainer & Bell B617)
12 Dowland Weep you no more, sad fountains.
G min (d – g ), E min or D min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium
or low) (Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773)
G min or D min: No. 36 from Dowland 50 Songs, Book 2 (high or low) (Stainer & Bell X6A or X6B)
G min or D min: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40018 or
HL40019–Music Sales)
G min: No. 20 from English Lute Songs, Book 2 (Stainer & Bell B617)
13 Dubuisson Plainte sur la mort de Michel Lambert.
C min (c – eb ): Charles Brett’s Baroque Anthology for Counter-tenor, Vol. 1: Italy and France (GreenMan Press GM–CB1) (Fr)14 Durante Danza, danza, fanciulla (Dance, oh dance, oh my pretty).
C min (c – g ) or A min: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 2 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)
C min or A min: No. 24 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (medium-high or
medium-low) (Peters EP 7743a or 7743b) (Ital/Eng)
Bb min, A min or G min: No. 18 from Italian Songs of the 17th and 18th Centuries, Vol. 2 (high, medium
or low) (IMC 2234, 2235 or 2236) (Ital)
15 G. Dyson I will worship.
		 F (c – e ): No. 13 from High Praise (Novello NOV032118)
16 J. W. Franck O angenehme Nacht!
D (b – d ): Charles Brett’s Baroque Anthology for Counter-tenor, Vol. 2: Germany and England (GreenMan Press GM–CB2) (Ger)17 Grandi O quam tu pulchra es. (M)D min (g# – d ): Charles Brett’s Baroque Anthology for Counter-tenor, Vol. 1: Italy and France (GreenMan Press GM–CB1) (Latin)
18	Handel Recit: Enough: to Heav’n we leave the rest and Air: With pious hearts: from Judas Maccabaeus,
HWV 63.
		 G min (G – eb’): Nos 47 and 48 from vocal score (Novello NOV072486)
19 Handel Here amid the shady woods: from Alexander Balus, HWV 65.
		 F (d – f ): T he New Imperial Edition: Mezzo-Soprano Songs (Boosey & Hawkes)
F: English Songs: Renaissance to Baroque (high) (Hal Leonard HL40018–Music Sales)
20 Handel T hus when the sun: from Samson, HWV 57.
		 Bb (d – g ): No. 73 from vocal score (Novello NOV090926)
21 Handel Recit: ’Tis done and Air: Heart, the seat of soft delight: from Acis and Galatea, HWV 49b.
		 Eb (eb – g ): Nos 28 and 29 from vocal score (Novello NOV070122)
22 Haydn T he Mermaid’s Song (Die Seejungfer): from 12 Canzonettas, Hob. XXVIa/25. (F)		 C (c – g ): No. 25 from Haydn Lieder (Henle HN 535) (Eng)
C: No. 1 from Haydn Canzonettas and Songs (Peters EP 1351a) (Eng/Ger)
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LIST A (cont.)
23 Haydn O tuneful voice (O Stimme hold), Hob. XXVIa/42.

Eb (b – g ), C or Bb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773) (Eng)
Eb: No. 41 from Haydn Lieder (Henle HN 535) (Eng)
Eb: No. 14 from Haydn Canzonettas and Songs (Peters EP 1351a) (Eng/Ger)
Eb: No. 13 from O Tuneful Voice (OUP) (Eng)24 Haydn T he Spirit’s Song ‘Hark, what I tell to thee’ (Des Geistes Gesang), Hob. XXVIa/41.
G min (c# – ab ), F min or D min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high,medium or low) (Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773) (Eng)F min: No. 40 from Haydn Lieder (Henle HN 535) (Eng)F min: No. 13 from Haydn Canzonettas and Songs (Peters EP 1351a) (Eng/Ger)25	
Haydn Recit: Straight opening her fertile womb and Air: Now heav’n in fullest glory shone: from T he
Creation, Hob XXI/2.
		 D (F – eb ): Nos 22 and 23 from vocal score (Novello NOV072485)
D: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (low) (Peters EP 71773)
26 Haydn T he Wanderer (Der Wanderer): from 12 Canzonettas, Hob. XXVIa/32.
		 G min (d – eb ): T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high) (Peters EP 71771) (Eng)G min: No. 32 from Haydn Lieder (Henle HN 535) (Eng)G min: No. 8 from Haydn Canzonettas and Songs (Peters EP 1351a) (Eng/Ger)
G min: No. 11 from O Tuneful Voice (OUP) (Eng)27 Humperdinck Weihnachten (Christmas).
F (d – g ): arr. Marsh. No. 6 from Spirit be joyful! – 14 Songs for Advent or Christmas (high) (OUP)(Ger/Eng)
28 Leveridge Who is Silvia?
E (d# – g# ) or D: English Baroque Songs 1 (high or medium) (Green Man Press GM–EBS 1H or
GM–EBS 1M)
29 Mendelssohn O for the wings of a dove: from Hear My Prayer.
		 G (d – g ) or Eb: arr. Jenkins. Sing Solo Sacred (high or low) (OUP)
30 Mozart Agnus Dei: No. 6 from Mass in C, ‘Coronation’, K. 317.
		 F (c – f ): T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high) (Peters EP 71771) (Latin)
31 Poulenc Priez pour paix.
F min (eb – eb ) or C min: No. 22 from Everlasting Voices (medium-high or medium-low) (Peters EP
72672a or 72672b) (Fr)F min: T he Best of Poulenc: 40 Selected Songs for Medium Voice (Eschig DF 01612200) (Fr)32 John Rutter T he Lord bless you and keep you.
		 F (bb – g ) or Db: Oxford Solo Songs: Sacred (high or low) (OUP)
33 John Rutter Shepherd’s Pipe Carol.
		 F (c – g ) or Eb: No. 17 from Sing Solo Christmas (high or low) (OUP)
34 attrib. Stradella Pietà, Signore (O Lord, have mercy).
D min (d – g ) or A min: 24 Italian Songs and Arias (medium-high or medium-low) (G. Schirmer
GS26114 or GS26115) (Ital/Eng)C min or A min: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 2 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)
35 Vivaldi Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris: from Gloria in D, RV 589.
		 B min (c# – d ): No. 10 from vocal score (Ricordi LD 00054100) (Latin/Eng)
B min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (medium) (Peters EP 71772) (Latin)
36 Vivaldi Stabat Mater: from Stabat Mater, RV 621.
		 F min (ab – db ): No. 1 from vocal score (Ricordi NR 13156500) (Latin)

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LIST B ART SONGS IN FRENCH & GERMAN
Beethoven Mit einem gemalten Band, Op. 83 No. 3.
F (e – f /a ), Eb or Eb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773) (Ger)		F or Eb: No. 23 from Beethoven 30 Selected Songs (high or low) (Peters EP 731 or 732) (Ger)		
F: No. 30 from Beethoven 67 Songs (Peters EP 180) (Ger)		
F: No. 53 from Beethoven Complete Songs, Vol. 2 (Henle HN 534) (Ger)
2 Berlioz Absence (Return, return): No. 4 from Les nuits d’été, Op. 7.
		 F# (c# – f# ) or Eb: Berlioz Les nuits d’été (high or medium) (Bärenreiter BA 5784-90 or 5786-90) (Fr)F# or Eb: Berlioz Les nuits d’été (high or low) (IMC 1355 or 1365) (Fr/Eng)
3 N. Boulanger Cantique.
		 F ( f – f ): Boulanger Mélodies pour voix moyenne (Hamelle HA09275) (Fr)
4 N. Boulanger Versailles.
		 G min (d – g ): Boulanger Mélodies pour voix moyenne (Hamelle HA09275) (Fr)5 Brahms An die Nachtigall, Op. 46 No. 4.
E (d# – g ), D or C: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773) (Ger)6 Brahms Das Mädchen spricht (T he Maiden Speaks), Op. 107 No. 3.
		 A (e – f# ): No. 20 from Elisabeth Schumann Liederbuch (Universal UE 9559) (Ger/Eng)
7 Brahms In stiller Nacht: from 49 Deutsche Volkslieder.
E (c# – f# ), D or D: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773) (Ger)8 Brahms Sommerabend, Op. 85 No. 1.
Bb (d – d ), G or G: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773) (Ger)
9 Brahms Ständchen, Op. 106 No. 1.
G (d – g# ), E or Eb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773) (Ger)10 Bob Chilcott L’enfant dort. C (c – gb ): publ. separately (OUP) (Fr)11 Debussy Beau soir (Evening fair).
		 E (c – f# ): Songs of Claude Debussy, Vol. 1: High Voice (Hal Leonard HL60164–Music Sales) (Fr)E: Debussy Songs: 1880–1904 (Dover DP11339) (Fr)E or D: Favorite French Art Songs, Vol. 1 (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40046 or HL40047–Music Sales)(Fr)
E or D: Anthology of French Song (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS32604 or GS32605) (Fr/Eng)
12 Debussy Romance.
D (d – f# /g# ) or C: Gateway to French Mélodies (high or low) (Alfred 36533 or 36534) (Fr)D or C: Anthology of French Song (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS32604 or GS32605) (Fr/Eng)		 D: Debussy Songs: 1880–1904 (Dover DP11339) (Fr)13 Duparc Extase.
D (g – a ) or Bb: No. 4 from Duparc Mélodies (Soprano or Mezzo) (Salabert SLB 00458400 or
00019400) (Fr)D or Bb: No. 11 from Duparc Complete Songs (high or medium-low) (Peters EP 7778a or 7778b) (Fr)D or Bb: Gateway to French Mélodies (high or low) (Alfred 36533 or 36534) (Fr)14 Fauré Au bord de l’eau, Op. 8 No. 1.
C# min (c# – f# ), C min or Bb min: No. 5 from Fauré 30 Songs (high, medium or low) (IMC 1601, 1602
or 1132) (Fr)C# min or C min: No. 17 from Fauré 20 Mélodies, Vol. 1 (Soprano or Mezzo) (Hamelle HA09115 or
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Fauré Automne, Op. 18 No. 3.
C# min (e – g# ), B min or A min: No. 11 from Fauré 30 Songs (high, medium or low) (IMC 1601, 1602
or 1132) (Fr)C# min or B min: T he Art of French Song, Vol. 2 (high or medium/low) (Peters EP 7520a or 7520b) (Fr)C# min or B min: Fauré 20 Mélodies, Vol. 2 (Soprano or Mezzo) (Hamelle HA09116 or HA09119) (Fr)16 Fauré La Chanson du pêcheur (T he Song of the Fisherman), Op. 4 No. 1.
A min (e – a ) or F min: Fauré 25 Selected Songs (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS26106 or GS26107)(Fr/Eng)
17 Fauré Les roses d’Ispahan (T he Rose of Ispahan), Op. 39 No. 4.
		 E (e – g# ), D or C: T he Language of Song: Advanced (high, medium or low) (Faber) (Fr)E, D or C: No. 14 from Fauré 30 Songs (high, medium or low) (IMC 1601, 1602 or 1132) (Fr)E or D: Fauré 25 Selected Songs (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS26106 or GS26107) (Fr/Eng)E or D: Fauré 20 Mélodies, Vol. 2 (Soprano or Mezzo) (Hamelle HA09116 or HA09119) (Fr)E or D: Anthology of French Song (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS32604 or GS32605) (Fr/Eng)
18 Fauré Madrigal, Op. 57 No. 3.
		 F ( f – f ) or Eb: Fauré 20 Mélodies, Vol. 3 (Soprano or Mezzo) (Hamelle HA09117 or HA09120) (Fr)19 Fauré Notre amour (Our Love), Op. 23 No. 2.
		 E (d# – a /b ) or D: T he Language of Song: Advanced (high or medium) (Faber) (Fr)E or D: Fauré 25 Selected Songs (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS26106 or GS26107) (Fr/Eng)E or D: Fauré 20 Mélodies, Vol. 2 (Soprano or Mezzo) (Hamelle HA09116 or HA09119) (Fr)20 Hahn À Chloris.
		 E (d# – f# ): Hahn Mélodies, Vol. 2 (Heugel HE27627) (Fr)E or D: 20th-Century French Art Songs (high or medium/low) (Durand DF 01625000 or 01625100) (Fr)21 Hahn Si mes vers avaient des ailes! (Were My Song with Wings Provided).
		 E (c# – g# ): T he First Book of Soprano Solos (G. Schirmer GS81173) (Fr/Eng)22	arr. A. Hopkins Quand mon mari se fâchera: No. 5 from Five French Folk Songs. (F) E min (d – d ):(Chester) (Fr)23 Liszt Über allen Gipfeln ist Ruh (All around is silence and rest) (Repos).
		 G (d – g ): No. 4 from Liszt 20 Selected Songs (Peters EP 8590a) (Ger/Eng/Fr)
24 Massenet Nuit d’Espagne.
G min (d – f /f# ) or F min: T he Art of French Song, Vol. 1 (high or medium/low) (Peters EP 7519a or
7519b) (Fr)25 Mozart Als Luise die Briefe ihres ungetreuen Liebhabers verbrannte (Unglückliche Liebe), K. 520.
		 C min (c – f ): T he Language of Song: Advanced (high) (Faber) (Ger)C min or B min: No. 21 from Mozart Complete Songs (high or medium) (Bärenreiter BA 5330 or 5328)(Ger)
26 Paladilhe Le voyage.
		 (d – f ) or (c – eb ): Gateway to French Mélodies (high or low) (Alfred 36533 or 36534) (Fr)27 Paladilhe Psyché.
Ab (c – gb /ab ) or F: Favorite French Art Songs, Vol. 1 (high or low) (Hal Leonard HL40046 or
HL40047–Music Sales) (Fr)Gb: Anthology of French Song (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS32604 or GS32605) (Fr/Eng)
28 Poulenc Les chemins de l’amour (both verses, ending at the pause in b. 68).
		 (c# – gb ): publ. separately (Eschig ME 00622201) (Fr)(c# – gb ): T he Best of Poulenc: 35 Selected Songs for High Voice (Salabert SLB 00591800) (Fr)(c# – gb ): 20th-Century French Art Songs (high or medium/low) (Durand DF 01625000 or 01625100)
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		 Db (db – f ): T he Art of French Song, Vol. 2 (high or medium/low) (Peters EP 7520a or 7520b) (Fr)Db: T he Best of Poulenc: 35 Selected Songs for High Voice (Salabert SLB 00591800) (Fr)30 Saint-Saëns Chanson triste.
(e – f ) or (c – c# ): T he Art of French Song, Vol. 2 (high or medium-low) (Peters EP 7520a or 7520b)(Fr)
31 Schubert An die Musik, Op. 88 No. 4, D. 547.
D (c# – f# ), C or Bb: No. 81 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 1 (high, medium or low) (Peters EP 20a, 20b or20c) (Ger)D, C or Bb: No. 50 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 2 (high, medium or low) (Peters EP 178a, 178b or 178c)(Ger)
D or Bb: No. 24 from Everlasting Voices (medium-high or medium-low) (Peters EP 72672a or 72672b)(Ger)
32 Schubert Der Musensohn, Op. 92 No. 1, D. 764.
G ( f# – g ), E or D: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773) (Ger)G, E or D: No. 90 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 1 (high, medium or low) (Peters EP 20a, 20b or 20c) (Ger)33 Schubert Du bist die Ruh, Op. 59 No. 3, D. 776.
		 Eb (eb – ab ), C or Bb: T he Language of Song: Advanced (high, medium or low) (Faber) (Ger)Eb, C or Bb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low) (Peters EP
71771, 71772 or 71773) (Ger)Eb, C, Bb or Bb: No. 70 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 1 (high, medium, low or very low) (Peters EP 20a,
20b, 20c or 20d) (Ger)34 Schubert Lied eines Schiffers an die Dioskuren, Op. 65 No. 1, D. 360.
Ab (c – eb ), Ab or F#: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773) (Ger)Ab, Ab or F#: No. 88 from Schubert Lieder, Vol. 1 (high, medium or low) (Peters EP 20a, 20b or 20c)
(Ger)
35 Schumann Nachtlied, Op. 96 No. 1.
C (d – f ), Bb or Bb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773) (Ger)36 Schumann Widmung: No. 1 from Myrthen, Op. 25.
		 Ab (b – gb ), Gb or F: T he Language of Song: Advanced (high, medium or low) (Faber) (Ger)Ab, Gb or F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low) (Peters EP
71771, 71772 or 71773) (Ger)37 Pauline Viardot Haï luli! (F)( f – g ) or (d – e ): No. 10 from Songs and Duets of García, Malibran and Viardot (high or low) (Alfred
16813 or 16814) (Fr)38 Pauline Viardot Les filles de Cadix.
F (c – g ) or D: Songs and Duets of García, Malibran and Viardot (high or low) (Alfred 16813 or 16814)(Fr)
F or D: T he Language of Song: Advanced (high or medium) (Faber) (Fr)39 Wolf Das verlassene Mägdlein: No. 7 from Mörike-Lieder.
A min (e – f ), G min or G min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium
or low) (Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773) (Ger)
40 Wolf Verborgenheit: No. 12 from Mörike-Lieder.
Eb (d – gb ), Db or C: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low)
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LIST C ART SONGS IN ENGLISH
S. Barber Sure on this shining night, Op. 13 No. 3.
		 Bb (d – g ) or G: publ. separately (G. Schirmer GS28215 or GS28214)
Bb or G: Barber 65 Songs (high or medium/low) (G. Schirmer HL50490044 or HL50490045)
Bb or G: 15 American Art Songs (high or low) (G. Schirmer GS82645 or GS82607)
2 A. Beach Fairy lullaby. (F)		 F (e – f /a ): First Solos: Songs by Women Composers, Vol. 1 (high) (Hildegard)3	R . R. Bennett T he Widow Bird (Der Witwenvogel): No. 4 from T he Aviary. (d – f# ): (Universal UE
14168) (Eng/Ger)
4 Britten At the Railway Station, Upway: No. 7 from Winter Words, Op. 52. (e – g ): (Boosey & Hawkes)
5 Britten Cradle Song.
(bb – f# /ab ) or (a – e# /g ): No. 7 from Britten T he Red Cockatoo and Other Songs (high or medium/low) (Faber)
6 Britten If thou wilt ease thine heart.
		 D (d – a ) or Bb: No. 6 from Britten T he Red Cockatoo and Other Songs (high or medium/low) (Faber)
7 Britten Sephestia’s Lullaby: No. 3 from A Charm of Lullabies, Op. 41.
		 (c – g ) or (a – e ): Art Song in English (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)(a – e ): Britten A Charm of Lullabies (Boosey & Hawkes)(a – e ): A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 4 (Boosey & Hawkes)
8 Alan Bullard Come live with me and be my love. E (c# – e /f ): publ. separately (Colne Edition CE37)
9	
Alan Bullard When I am dead, my dearest. G min (d – f ) or E min: publ. separately (Colne Edition
CE36)
10 Rebecca Clarke June Twilight.
		 (c – f# ): Rebecca Clarke Song Album (medium-high) (Boosey & Hawkes)
11 Rebecca Clarke Shy one.
		 F (c – a ): Rebecca Clarke Song Album (medium-high) (Boosey & Hawkes)
12 Humphrey Clucas Evenfall. A min (e – g ) or E min: publ. separately (Recital Music RMS125)
13 E. Coates Orpheus with his lute.
		 Eb (d – g ): Shakespeare Song Album (Boosey & Hawkes)
14	
Dring Blow, blow thou winter wind: No. 6 from Seven Shakespeare Songs. (db – f ): (T hames
TH978390)
15 Dring Business Girls: No. 3 from Five Betjeman Songs. (d – f# ): (Weinberger)
16 Dring It was a lover: No. 2 from Seven Shakespeare Songs. E (b – e /g# ): (T hames TH978390)
17 Dring Take, O take those lips away: No. 3 from Seven Shakespeare Songs. (g – d ): (T hames TH978390)
18 Elgar Is she not passing fair? (M)		 G (f# – a ): A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
G: T he New Imperial Edition: Tenor Songs (Boosey & Hawkes)
19 Finzi Rollicum-Rorum: from Earth and Air and Rain, Op. 15.
		 D (a – e ): Finzi Earth and Air and Rain (Boosey & Hawkes)
D: A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 4 (Boosey & Hawkes)
20 A. Gibbs T he Cherry Tree.
		 B min (b – e ): T he First Book of Mezzo-Soprano/Alto Solos (G. Schirmer GS81174)
21 Gurney Spring: No. 5 from Five Elizabethan Songs.
E (c – g# ), D or C: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773)
E: Gurney Five Elizabethan Songs (Boosey & Hawkes)
E: A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 1 (Boosey & Hawkes)
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22 Head Money, O!

		 B min (b/d – f# ) or G min: publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
A min or G min: Art Song in English (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
G min: A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 4 (Boosey & Hawkes)
23 Head A Piper.
		 F min (eb – g ) or D min: publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
F min: Head Song Album, Vol. 1: Songs of the Countryside (Boosey & Hawkes)
24 Head A Slumber Song of the Madonna. C (c – e ) or Bb: publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)
25 Howells Come Sing and Dance. Ab (d – ab ): publ. separately (OUP)
26 Howells King David.
		 (c# – f ): A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 4 (Boosey & Hawkes)
27 Ireland Sea Fever.
		 A min (e – g ), G min, F min or E min: publ. separately (Stainer & Bell 1500, 1499, 1498 or H218)
E min: Ireland 11 Songs (Stainer & Bell B040)
E min: Ireland T he Complete Works for Voice & Piano, Vol. 2 (Stainer & Bell B597)
28 Gordon Jacob Mother, I will have a husband. (F)		 G (d – e ): publ. separately (Stainer & Bell 1520)
G: A Century of English Song, Vol. 4: Ten Songs for medium/low voice ( female) (T hames TH978614)
29 Maconchy Ophelia’s Song. (F) (eb – g ): publ. separately (OUP)
30 Cecilia McDowall If there are angels.
		 A (d – f ): T he Boosey & Hawkes Song Collection, Vol. 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
31 Parry Weep you no more.
		 G min/G (d – g ): No. 2 from Parry Seven Songs (high) (Stainer & Bell B525)
32 Quilter Ca’ the yowes to the knowes.
		 C min (eb – g ) or A min: Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
33 Quilter Fear no more the heat o’ the sun: No. 1 from Five Shakespeare Songs, Op. 23.
		 ( fb – f# ) or (db – eb ): Quilter Five Shakespeare Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)( fb – f# ) or (db – eb ): Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
34 Quilter Go, lovely rose: No. 3 from Five English Love Lyrics, Op. 24. (M)		 Gb ( f – gb ) or D: Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
F: T he First Book of Tenor Solos (G. Schirmer GS81175)
35 Quilter Love’s Philosophy, Op. 3 No. 1.
		 F (d – a ) or D: Roger Quilter 18 Songs for Voice and Piano (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
F or D: Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
F: A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 4 (Boosey & Hawkes)
36 Quilter Now sleeps the crimson petal, Op. 3 No. 2.
		 G (e – g ) or Eb: Roger Quilter Collected Songs (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
Gb or Eb: Roger Quilter 18 Songs for Voice and Piano (high or low) (Boosey & Hawkes)
37 Rubbra A Hymn to the Virgin, Op. 13 No. 2.
		 (d – g ): No. 1 from Rubbra Two Songs (Op. 13 No. 2 & Op. 4 No. 2) (Lengnick AL 1163)
38 Steele Loveliest of trees.
		 F (c – g ): No. 1 from Music by Douglas Steele, Vol. 2: Selected Songs (Forsyth FSD02)
39 T himan I wandered lonely as a cloud.
		 Db (c – gb ): T himan 13 Songs (Stainer & Bell B665)
40	
arr. Vaughan Williams T he Turtle Dove. Bb min (db – eb ): publ. separately (unison edition)(Curwen JC71872)41	Vaughan Williams T he Vagabond: from Songs of Travel. (M) E min (d# – g ) or C min: (high or low)
(Boosey & Hawkes)
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42 Warlock T he bayley berith the bell away.

		 Eb (g – eb ): A Heritage of 20th-Century British Song, Vol. 3 (Boosey & Hawkes)

43 Warlock Captain Stratton’s Fancy. F (c – f ) or D: publ. separately (Stainer & Bell 1795 or 1794)

LIST D ART SONGS IN OTHER LANGUAGES
E. di Capua O sole mio (Oh, My Sunshine).
A (e – a ): arr. Chiaramello (omitting verse 2 & ending at b. 40). Pavarotti: T he Ultimate Collection(Wise AM992376) (Neapolitan dialect)
F: Italian Favorites (Hal Leonard HLE00310584–Music Sales) (Neapolitan dialect/Eng)
D: Italian Songs & Arias (Mel Bay MLB95480) (Neapolitan dialect/Eng)
2 Donizetti La conocchia.
		 D (c# – f# /a ): T he Language of Song: Advanced (high) (Faber) (Ital)
D: No. 8 from Donizetti Composizioni da Camera, Vol. 1 (Ricordi NR 13033000) (Ital)
3 Donizetti La lontananza.
		 E min (b – f# /g ): No. 10 from Donizetti Composizioni da Camera, Vol. 1 (Ricordi NR 13033000) (Ital)
D min: T he Language of Song: Advanced (low) (Faber) (Ital)
4 Donizetti Oh, vieni al mare! (F)A (d – g# ) or G: Italian Art Songs of the Romantic Era (medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred 4954 or
4955) (Ital)5	
Elwyn-Edwards Tylluanod (T he Owls): from Caneuon y Tri Aderyn (Songs of the T hree Birds).
(d – a ): (Gwynn Publishing 80037) (Welsh/Eng)
6 M. García Es corredor.
E (d# – a ) or C: arr. Viardot. No. 5 from Songs and Duets of García, Malibran and Viardot (high orlow) (Alfred 16813 or 16814) (Span)
7 Granados El mirar de la maja: from Tonadillas en estilo antiguo.
		 ( f – ab ): Canciones de España (Songs of Spain), Vol. 1 (UME UMV24032) (Span)( f – ab ): Granados Collección de Tonadillas (UME UMV21082) (Span)
8 Granados Iban al pinar: No. 6 from Canciones amatorias. Ab (eb – ab ): (UME UMV19807) (Span)
9 Grieg Gruss (Hilsen) (Greeting), Op. 48 No. 1.
		 E (e – f# ): Grieg Centenary Song Album (Peters EP 7958) (Ger/Nor/Eng)
10 Grieg Våren (Letzter Frühling) (Last Spring), Op. 33 No. 2.
		 F# (d# – f# ): Grieg Centenary Song Album (Peters EP 7958) (Nor/Ger/Eng)
11 Grieg Zur Rosenzeit (I Rosentiden) (T he Time of Roses), Op. 48 No. 5.
		 Bb min (c – f ): Grieg Centenary Song Album (Peters EP 7958) (Ger/Nor/Eng)
12 Guastavino La rosa y el sauce.
F# min (c# – f# ) or D min: Everlasting Voices (medium-high or medium-low) (Peters EP 72672a or
72672b) (Span)
13 Leoncavallo Mattinata.
		 E (c# – b ), D or C: T he Language of Song: Advanced (high, medium or low) (Faber) (Ital)
E (c# – a ): arr. Faris. Pavarotti: T he Ultimate Collection (Wise AM992376) (Ital)
C (a – f ): Italian Favorites (Hal Leonard HLE00310584–Music Sales) (Ital)
14 Mozart Ridente la calma, K. 152.
		 F (c – a ) or C: Mozart Complete Songs (high or medium) (Bärenreiter BA 5330 or 5328) (Ital)
15	
Obradors Con amores, la mi madre...: No. 5 from Canciones clásicas españolas, Vol. 1. F min ( f – a ):(UME UMV34070) (Span)
16 Rachmaninov Ostrovok (T he Little Island), Op. 14 No. 2.
		 G (eb – g ): Rachmaninov Songs, Vol. 1 (Boosey & Hawkes) (Russ cyrillic/Eng)
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Rachmaninov Polyubila ya na pechal svoyu (T he Soldier’s Wife), Op. 8 No. 4.
		 G min ( f# – g ): T he Language of Song: Advanced (medium) (Faber) (Russ)
G min: Rachmaninov Songs, Vol. 1 (Boosey & Hawkes) (Russ cyrillic/Eng)
18 Rodrigo Canción del cucú.
		 E (b – d ): Rodrigo 35 Songs (Schott SMC 541) (Span)
19	
Rossini La pastorella delle Alpi (Je suis la pastourelle): No. 6 from Serate musicali (Soirées musicales). (F)		 C (e – g ): Rossini Serate musicali (Soirées musicales), Part 1 (Ricordi ER 00241300) (Ital/Fr)
C: T he Language of Song: Advanced (high) (Faber) (Ital)
20 Rossini L’invito (Viens, ô ma vie): No. 5 from Serate musicali (Soirées musicales). (F)		 A min (e – g ): Rossini Serate musicali (Soirées musicales), Part 1 (Ricordi ER 00241300) (Ital/Fr)
21 Sibelius Den första kyssen (Der erste Kuss) (T he First Kiss), Op. 37 No. 1.
(bb – g# ) or (ab – f# ): No. 12 from Sibelius 15 Selected Songs (high or low) (Breitkopf & Härtel EB 6943
or 6944) (Ger/Eng/Swed)
22 Tchaikovsky Nam zvyozdy krotkiye siyali (T he stars looked tenderly upon us), Op. 60 No. 12.
		 F (c – gb ) or Eb: T he Language of Song: Advanced (high or low) (Faber) (Russ)
F: Tchaikovsky Songs, Vol. 2 (medium/low) (Boosey & Hawkes) (Russ cyrillic/Eng)
23 Tchaikovsky Ne ver, moy drug (Believe it not, my friend), Op. 6 No. 1.
		 C# min (c# – f# ) or A min: T he Language of Song: Advanced (high or low) (Faber) (Russ)
C# min: Tchaikovsky Songs, Vol. 1 (high) (Boosey & Hawkes) (Russ cyrillic/Eng)
24 Tchaikovsky Net, tolko tot, kto znal (None but the lonely heart), Op. 6 No. 6.
		 Eb (d – g ), Db or C: T he Language of Song: Advanced (high, medium or low) (Faber) (Russ)
Eb: Tchaikovsky Songs, Vol. 1 (high) (Boosey & Hawkes) (Russ cyrillic/Eng)
Db: Tchaikovsky Songs, Vol. 2 (medium/low) (Boosey & Hawkes) (Russ cyrillic/Eng)25	
M. T homas Awst: Traeth y Pigyn (August: On the Beach): from Caneuon y Misoedd (Songs of the Year).
C (e – f ): (Mansel T homas Trust MT029) (Welsh/Eng)
26 Toldrá Maig.
		 B (e – f# ): Canciones de España (Songs of Spain), Vol. 2 (UME UMV24040) (Catalan)
27 Verdi Perduta ho la pace.
		 D min (d – f# ): No. 9 from Verdi Composizioni da Camera (Ricordi NR 12338100) (Ital)
28 Viðar Vort líf (Our lives).
		 (b – g ): Icelandic Art Songs, First Collection (high or low) (Ísalög Music) (Ice/Eng)
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Bellini Vi ravviso, o luoghi ameni (Andante cantabile section only): from La sonnambula.
		 Ab (G – eb’): publ. separately (Ricordi NR 05446200) (Ital)
Ab: Arias for Bass (G. Schirmer GS81101) (Ital)
2 L. Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim Maria: from West Side Story. (M)		 (ab – f# ): publ. separately (Boosey & Hawkes)(ab – g ): vocal selections (new edition) (Boosey & Hawkes)
3 L. Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim Something’s coming: from West Side Story.
		 (d – f ): vocal selections (new edition) (Boosey & Hawkes)
4	
Britten Flora’s Aria ‘Go to sleep, my dolly dear’: from T he Turn of the Screw, Op. 54. (F)( f# – g ): Britten Opera Arias, Soprano Book 2 (Boosey & Hawkes) (Eng/Ger)
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LIST E (cont.)
G. & I. Gershwin By Strauss: from T he Show is On.
		 F (c – f ): T he Best of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin (Faber)
F: T he Great Songs of Gershwin (Alfred SF0147)
F: George Gershwin: T he Definitive Songbook (Faber)
6 G. & I. Gershwin Someone to watch over me: from Oh, Kay!
		 Eb (eb – f ): T he Best of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin (omitting verse 2) (Faber)
Eb: T he Great Songs of Gershwin (Alfred SF0147)
Eb: George Gershwin: T he Definitive Songbook (Faber)
C: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 3 (Hal Leonard–Faber)
7 G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin & Heyward It ain’t necessarily so: from Porgy and Bess.
		 G min (d – g ): song album (Alfred VF1910)
G min: T he Best of George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin (Faber)
G min: T he Great Songs of Gershwin (Alfred SF0147)
G min: George Gershwin: T he Definitive Songbook (Faber)
8 Gilbert & Sullivan Oh, Goddess Wise (Princess’s Song): from Princess Ida.
		 Eb ( f – bb ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Soprano (Hal Leonard HL00740214–Music Sales)
Eb: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 3 (Hal Leonard–Faber)
Eb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high) (Peters EP 71771)
9 Gilbert & Sullivan Poor wand’ring one (Mabel’s Song): from T he Pirates of Penzance.
		 Ab (eb – bb /db ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Soprano (Hal Leonard HL00740214–Music Sales)
Ab: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 2 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)10	Gilbert & Sullivan Silver’d is the raven hair (including Recit: Sad is that woman’s lot) (Jane’s Song):from Patience.
		 Eb (g – eb ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Mezzo-Soprano (Hal Leonard HL00740215–Music Sales)
Eb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (medium) (Peters EP 71772)
11 Gilbert & Sullivan Sorry her lot who loves too well (Josephine’s Song): from HMS Pinafore.
		 F min/F (e – bb ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Soprano (Hal Leonard HL00740214–Music Sales)
12 Gilbert & Sullivan Take a pair of sparkling eyes (Marco’s Song): from T he Gondoliers.
		 Gb (gb – ab ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Tenor Vol. 3 (Hal Leonard–Faber)
Gb: Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Tenor (Hal Leonard HL00740216–Music Sales)
Gb: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high) (Peters EP 71771)
13	Gilbert & Sullivan A tenor, all singers above (Captain Fitzbattleaxe’s Song) (observing repeat): from
Utopia, Limited.
		 Ab/F (eb – ab ): Gilbert & Sullivan for Singers – Tenor (Hal Leonard HL00740216–Music Sales)
14	
Gluck O del mio dolce ardor (O blissful cause of ardour/Oh you, my heart’s desire): from Paride ed
Elena.
		 G min (d – a ), E min or D min: T he Language of Song: Advanced (high, medium or low) (Faber) (Ital)
G min or D min: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 1 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)F min or D min: No. 27 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (medium-high or
medium-low) (Peters EP 7743a or 7743b) (Ital/Eng)
15 Handel Cara sposa, amante cara: from Rinaldo, HWV 7a.
F# min (c# – f# ) or D min: Handel 45 Arias from Operas and Oratorios, Vol. 1 (high or low) (IMC 1693
or 1694) (Ital)
E min: Handel Aria Album: Male Roles for High Voice (Bärenreiter BA 4296) (Ital)
16 Humperdinck Der kleine Taumann heiss ich (Dew-Fairy’s Song) (ending b. 48): from Hänsel und Gretel.
		 D (e – a ): P. 117 from vocal score (new edition) (Schott ED 8029) (Ger/Eng)
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Kern & Hammerstein Can’t help lovin’ dat man: from Show Boat. (F)Eb (bb – f /gb ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (HalLeonard–Faber)Eb (bb – f ): No. 5 from vocal score (ending p. 72) (Wise AM79948)
18 Kern & Hammerstein Ol’ man river: from Show Boat.
		 Eb (bb – g ): T he Definitive Jazz Collection (2nd edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
Eb: T he Essential Jerome Kern Song Book (Wise AM81506)
C (G – e ): No. 3 from vocal score (Wise AM79948)
19 Lehár Vilja (omitting repeat): from Die lustige Witwe.
G (d – g /b ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 2 (revised edition) (starting at
Allegretto) (Hal Leonard–Faber) (Ger/Eng)
G: Lehár Songs from T he Merry Widow (English version by Jeremy Sams) (Glocken-Verlag) (Eng/Ger)
G: Lehár Songs from T he Merry Widow (English version by Christopher Hassall) (Glocken-Verlag)(Eng/Ger)
20 Andrew Lloyd Webber & David Zippel Evermore Without You: from T he Woman in White.
		 (bb – a ): vocal selections (Really Useful Group)(bb – a ): T he Andrew Lloyd Webber Anthology (revised edition) (Hal Leonard HL00359075–Music
Sales)(a – ab ): publ. separately (Really Useful Group)
21 Andrew Lloyd Webber & Glenn Slater Love never dies: from Love Never Dies.
		 Bb (bb – bb ): T he Andrew Lloyd Webber Anthology (revised edition) (Hal Leonard HL00359075)
22 Loesser Adelaide’s Lament: from Guys and Dolls. (F)		 (ab – d ): No. 8 from vocal score (MPL AM70079)(ab – d ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Mezzo-Soprano/Belter Vol. 2 (revised edition) (HalLeonard–Faber)(g – c /d ): vocal selections (MPL AM70061)(g – c ): Musical T heatre Collection for Young Women Singers (Hal Leonard HLE90001476–Music
Sales)
23 Loesser I’ll know (this version only): from Guys and Dolls. (F)A (e – g# /a ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 2 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–
Faber)
24 Loesser Sit down, you’re rockin’ the boat: from Guys & Dolls.
		 F ( f – bb ): No. 28 from vocal score (Nicely’s part) (MPL AM70079)
F: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Tenor Vol. 2 (Hal Leonard–Faber)
C: vocal selections (MPL AM70061)
25 Lotti Pur dicesti, o bocca bella (When your lips/Gently murmur/You have spoken): from Arminio.
		 G (g – a ) or C: A Selection of Italian Arias 1600–1800, Vol. 2 (high or low) (ABRSM) (Ital/Eng)E (e – f# /g# ), D or C: T he Language of Song: Advanced (high, medium or low) (Faber) (Ital)
E (e – f# ) or C: No. 12 from 26 Italian Songs and Arias (medium-high or medium-low) (Alfred 3402 or
3403) (Ital/Eng)E or C: No. 16 from 30 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th & 18th Centuries (medium-high or mediumlow) (Peters EP 7743a or 7743b) (Ital/Eng)
26 Massenet Va! laisse couler mes larmes (No, let all my tears continue): from Werther.
		 D min (c – f ): Operatic Anthology, Vol. 2: Mezzo-Soprano and Alto (G. Schirmer GS32584) (Fr/Eng)
27 Alan Menken & Tim Rice If I can’t love her: from Beauty and the Beast. (M)		 (b – f ): vocal selections (Hal Leonard HLD00312511–Music Sales)(b – f ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Baritone/Bass Vol. 3 (Hal Leonard–Faber)
28 Menotti Don’t cry, Mother dear (upper part at end): from Amahl and the Night Visitors.
		 F (e – a ): Fig. 18–24 from vocal score (G. Schirmer GS33779)
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29	Mozart Dalla sua pace (Shine, lights of heaven/All that can please her/On her contentment): fromDon Giovanni, K. 527. (M)		 G (d – g ): No. 10b from vocal score (G. Schirmer GS33818) (Ital/Eng)
G: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high) (Peters EP 71771) (Ital/Eng)
G: Italian Songs & Arias (Mel Bay MLB95480) (Ital/Eng)
30 Mozart O Isis und Osiris (O mighty Isis and Osiris): from Die Zauberflöte, K. 620.
		 F (F – c ): T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (low) (Peters EP 71773) (Ger/Eng)31	
Mozart Se vuol ballare (Should my dear master want some diversion/If you’ll go dancing): from Le
nozze di Figaro, K. 492.
		 F (C – f ): No. 3 from vocal score (G. Schirmer GS33772) (Ital/Eng)
F: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (low) (Peters EP 71773) (Ital/Eng)
32 Mozart Una donna a quindici anni (When a girl is just beginning): from Così fan tutte, K. 588.
		 G (d – b ): T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high) (Peters EP 71771) (Ital/Eng)
33 I. Novello & Hassall Waltz of my heart: from T he Dancing Years.
		 Eb (bb – g ): Ivor Novello Song Album (Faber)
34 C. Porter So in Love: from Kiss Me, Kate. (F)A (c# – f# ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–
Faber)
Ab: vocal selections (Alfred 36270)
Ab: T he Best of Cole Porter (Faber)
Ab: Cole Porter 100th Anniversary (Alfred VF1713)
35 Purcell Ah! Belinda: from Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626.
		 C min (c – f ): No. 3 from vocal score (observing repeat) (Novello NOV070318)
C min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low) (Peters EP 71771,
71772 or 71773)
C min or Bb min: Purcell 40 Songs (high or low) (IMC 2071 or 2072)
36 Purcell Music for a while: from Oedipus, Z. 583.
Bb min ( f – gb ) or G min: Purcell 15 Songs and Airs, Set 2 (high or low) (Novello NOV170265 or
NOV170266)
A min, G min or F min: T he Art of Song (revised & expanded edition), Grade 8 (high, medium or low)
(Peters EP 71771, 71772 or 71773)
A min or F min: publ. separately (high or low) (IMC 1930 or 1931)
A min or F min: Purcell 40 Songs (high or low) (IMC 2071 or 2072)
A min: No. 5 from Purcell Songs, Vol. 1 (Schott ED 12409)
F min: No. 4 from Purcell Songs, Vol. 4 (Schott ED 12493)
37 Rodgers & Hammerstein Climb ev’ry mountain (this version only): from T he Sound of Music.
(c – ab ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
38 Rodgers & Hammerstein If I loved you: from Carousel.
(c – gb ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–
Faber)(c – gb ): T he Broadway Ingénue: 37 T heatre Songs for Soprano (Hal Leonard–Faber)(a – f ): vocal selections (Williamson HLW01121008)(a – f ): T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
39 Rodgers & Hammerstein Some enchanted evening: from South Pacific.
		 C (c – e ): vocal selections (Williamson HLW00312400)
C: T he Rodgers & Hammerstein Collection (Williamson HL00313207)
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40 Claude-Michel Schönberg & Alain Boublil Empty chairs at empty tables: from Les Misérables.

		 (a – g ): stage vocal selections (Wise MF10149)(a – g ): film vocal selections (Wise MF10150)(a – g ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Baritone/Bass Vol. 2 (Hal Leonard–Faber)
41 Stephen Schwartz Popular: from Wicked. (F)		 (g – c ): vocal selections (Hal Leonard HL00313268–Music Sales)(g – c ): Contemporary Musical T heatre for Teens, Young Women’s Edition Vol. 2 (Hal Leonard
HL00129886–Music Sales)
42 Lucy Simon & Marsha Norman A Bit of Earth: from T he Secret Garden. (M)		 A (db – gb /a ): vocal selections (Alfred VF1792)
A: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Tenor Vol. 2 (Hal Leonard–Faber)
43 Slade & Reynolds Cleopatra: from Salad Days. (M)		 E min (d – f# ): No. 11 from vocal score (Faber)
44 Slade & Reynolds T he Time of My Life: from Salad Days.
		 F (c – g /a ): No. 15 from vocal score (Faber)
45 Stephen Sondheim Giants in the Sky: from Into the Woods.
		 (c – f# ): stage vocal selections (Hal Leonard HL00313442–Music Sales)(c – f# ): Sondheim for Singers: Tenor (Hal Leonard HL00124181–Music Sales)(g# – d ): film vocal selections (Hal Leonard HL00142341–Music Sales)
46 Stephen Sondheim Green finch and linnet bird: from Sweeney Todd.
		 F (c – g ): stage vocal selections (not film selections) (Hal Leonard HL00313444–Music Sales)
F: Sondheim for Singers: Soprano (Hal Leonard HL00124179–Music Sales)
F: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Soprano Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)
47 Stephen Sondheim What can you lose?: from Dick Tracey.
		 C (c – g ): Sondheim for Singers: Tenor (Hal Leonard HL00124181–Music Sales)
B: T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Tenor Vol. 3 (Hal Leonard–Faber)
Bb: T he Stephen Sondheim Collection (Hal Leonard HL00313531–Music Sales)
Ab: Sondheim for Singers: Soprano (Hal Leonard HL00124179–Music Sales)
Ab: Sondheim for Singers: Baritone/Bass (Hal Leonard HL00124182–Music Sales)
48 George Stiles & Anthony Drewe Practically Perfect: from Mary Poppins – the New Musical.
		 D/Eb (a – g ): vocal selections (Hal Leonard HL00313303–Music Sales)
D/Eb: Contemporary Musical T heatre for Teens, Young Women’s Edition Vol. 2 (Hal Leonard
HL00129886–Music Sales)
49 Styne & Stephen Sondheim All I Need is the Girl: from Gypsy. (M)		 Bb (e – g ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Tenor Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–Faber)50	A . T homas Connais-tu le pays? (Knowest thou that dear land?/Dost thou know that fair land?): from
Mignon.
		 Eb (eb – g ) or Db: publ. separately (UMP) (Eng/Fr)
Db: Operatic Anthology, Vol. 2: Mezzo-Soprano and Alto (G. Schirmer GS32584) (Fr/Eng)
51 Weill & Anderson Stay well: from Lost in the Stars.
		 Eb (bb – eb ): Weill From Berlin to Broadway (Hal Leonard–Faber)
52 Weill & Hughes What good would the moon be?: from Street Scene. (F)		 Eb (c – g ): Weill From Berlin to Broadway (Hal Leonard–Faber)
53 Wright & Forrest (based on Borodin) Stranger in Paradise: from Kismet.
G (eb – ab ): T he Singer’s Musical T heatre Anthology, Tenor Vol. 1 (revised edition) (Hal Leonard–
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AURAL TESTS: included in the Practical exams for all subjects
Listening lies at the heart of all good music-making. Developing aural awareness is fundamental
to musical training because having a ‘musical ear’ impacts on all aspects of musicianship.
Singing, both silently in the head and out loud, is one of the best ways to develop the ‘musicalear’. It connects the internal imagining of sound, the ‘inner ear’, with the external creation of it,
without the necessity of mechanically having to ‘find the note’ on an instrument (important
though that connection is). By integrating aural activities in imaginative ways in the lesson,
preparation for the aural tests within an exam will be a natural extension of what is already anessential part of the learning experience.

In the exam
Aural tests are an integral part of all Practical graded exams.
T he tests are administered by the examiner from the piano. For any test that requires a sungresponse, pitch rather than vocal quality is being assessed. T he examiner will be happy to adapt
to the vocal range of the candidate, whose responses may be sung to any vowel (or consonant
followed by a vowel), hummed or whistled (and at a different octave, if appropriate).

Assessment
Some tests allow for a second attempt or for an additional playing by the examiner, if necessary.
T he examiner will also be ready to prompt, where helpful, although this may affect theassessment.
Marks are not awarded for each individual test or deducted for mistakes; instead they reflect
the candidate’s overall response in this section. T he marking criteria for the aural tests are given
on p. 101.

Specimen tests
Examples of the tests are given in Specimen Aural Tests and Aural Training in Practice (from2011), available for purchase from music retailers and from www.abrsm.org/shop.

Deaf or hearing-impaired candidates
Deaf or hearing-impaired candidates may choose alternative tests in place of the standard tests,
if requested at the time of entry. Further information, including the syllabus for the alternative
tests, is available at www.abrsm.org/specificneeds.

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To clap the pulse of a piece played by the examiner, and to identify whether it is in two time or
three time. T he examiner will start playing the passage, and the candidate should join in as soon
as possible, clapping in time and giving a louder clap on the strong beats. T he examiner will thenask whether the music is in two time or three time. T he candidate is not required to state the time
signature.
To sing as ‘echoes’ three phrases played by the examiner. T he phrases will be two bars long, in a
major key, and within the range of tonic–mediant. First the examiner will play the key-chord andthe starting note (the tonic) and then count in two bars. After the examiner has played each phrase,the candidate should sing back the echo without a pause, keeping in time.
To identify where a change in pitch occurs during a phrase played by the examiner. T he phrase
will be two bars long, in a major key, and the change will affect only one of the notes. First the examiner
will play the key-chord and the tonic and then count in two bars. T he examiner will play the phrase
twice, making the change in the second playing, after which the candidate should state whether thechange was near the beginning or near the end. If necessary, the examiner will play both versionsof the phrase again (although this may affect the assessment).
To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner. Before playing, theexaminer will tell the candidate which two features the questions will be about. T he first will be:
dynamics (loud/quiet, or sudden/gradual changes); the second will be articulation (smooth/
detached).

Aural Tests GRADE 2
A

B

C

D

To clap the pulse of a piece played by the examiner, and to identify whether it is in two time or
three time. T he examiner will start playing the passage, and the candidate should join in as soon
as possible, clapping in time and giving a louder clap on the strong beats. T he examiner will thenask whether the music is in two time or three time. T he candidate is not required to state the time
signature.
To sing as ‘echoes’ three phrases played by the examiner. T he phrases will be two bars long, in a
major key, and within the range of tonic–dominant. First the examiner will play the key-chord andthe starting note (the tonic) and then count in two bars. After the examiner has played each phrase,the candidate should sing back the echo without a pause, keeping in time.
To identify a change in either pitch or rhythm during a phrase played by the examiner. T he phrase
will be two bars long, in a major key. First the examiner will play the key-chord and the tonic andthen count in two bars. T he examiner will play the phrase twice, making the change in the second
playing, after which the candidate should identify the change by describing it, or singing/clapping.
If necessary, the examiner will play both versions of the phrase again (although this may affect theassessment).
To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner. Before playing, theexaminer will tell the candidate which two features the questions will be about. T he first will be oneof the following: dynamics (loud/quiet, or sudden/gradual changes), articulation (smooth/detached);
the second will be tempo (becoming slower/faster, or staying the same).

89Aural Tests GRADE 3
A

B

C

D

To clap the pulse of a piece played by the examiner, and to identify whether it is in two time,
three time or four time. T he examiner will start playing the passage, and the candidate should join
in as soon as possible, clapping in time and giving a louder clap on the strong beats. T he examiner
will then ask whether the music is in two time, three time or four time. T he candidate is not required
to state the time signature.
To sing as ‘echoes’ three phrases played by the examiner. T he phrases will be two bars long, in a
major or minor key, and within the range of an octave. First the examiner will play the key-chord
and the starting note and then count in two bars. After the examiner has played each phrase, thecandidate should sing back the echo without a pause, keeping in time.
To identify a change in either pitch or rhythm during a phrase played by the examiner. T he phrase
will be up to four bars long, in a major or minor key. First the examiner will play the key-chord andthe tonic and then count in two bars. T he examiner will play the phrase twice, making the change
in the second playing, after which the candidate should identify the change by describing it, or
singing/clapping. If necessary, the examiner will play both versions of the phrase again (although
this may affect the assessment).
To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner. Before playing, theexaminer will tell the candidate which two features the questions will be about. T he first will be oneof the following: dynamics (loud/quiet, or sudden/gradual changes), articulation (smooth/detached),
tempo (becoming slower/faster, or staying the same); the second will be tonality (major/minor key).

Aural Tests GRADE 4
A

To sing or play from memory a melody played twice by the examiner. T he melody will be within
the range of an octave, in a major or minor key with up to three sharps or flats. First the examiner
will play the key-chord and the starting note and then count in two bars. (If the candidate chooses
to play, the examiner will also name the key-chord and the starting note, as appropriate for the
instrument.) If necessary, the examiner will play the melody again and allow a second attempt(although this may affect the assessment).
B
To sing five notes from score in free time. T he candidate may choose to sing from treble or bass
clef. T he notes will be within the range of a third above and below the tonic in the key of C, F or G
major. T he test will begin and end on the tonic and will not contain intervals greater than a third.
First the examiner will name and play the key-chord and the starting note. If necessary, the examiner
will help the candidate by playing and identifying the correct note if any note is sung at the wrong
pitch.
C (i) To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner. Before playing, theexaminer will tell the candidate which two features the questions will be about. T he first will be oneof the following: dynamics, articulation, tempo, tonality; the second will be character.
(ii) To clap the rhythm of the notes in an extract from the same piece, and to identify whether it isin two time, three time or four time. T he examiner will play the extract twice (unharmonized), after
which the candidate should clap back the rhythm. T he examiner will then ask whether the music
is in two time, three time or four time. T he candidate is not required to state the time signature.

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Aural Tests GRADE 5
A

To sing or play from memory a melody played twice by the examiner. T he melody will be within
the range of an octave, in a major or minor key with up to three sharps or flats. First the examiner
will play the key-chord and the starting note and then count in two bars. (If the candidate chooses
to play, the examiner will also name the key-chord and the starting note, as appropriate for the
instrument.) If necessary, the examiner will play the melody again and allow a second attempt(although this may affect the assessment).

B

To sing six notes from score in free time. T he candidate may choose to sing from treble or bass clef.
T he notes will be within the range of a fifth above and a fourth below the tonic, in a major key withup to two sharps or flats. T he test will begin and end on the tonic and will not contain intervals
greater than a third, except for the rising fourth from dominant to tonic. First the examiner will nameand play the key-chord and the starting note. If necessary, the examiner will help the candidate byplaying and identifying the correct note if any note is sung at the wrong pitch.
C (i) To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner. Before playing, theexaminer will tell the candidate which two features the questions will be about. T he first will be oneof the following: dynamics, articulation, tempo, tonality, character; the second will be style andperiod.
(ii) To clap the rhythm of the notes in an extract from the same piece, and to identify whether it isin two time, three time or four time. T he examiner will play the extract twice (unharmonized), after
which the candidate should clap back the rhythm. T he examiner will then ask whether the music isin two time, three time or four time. T he candidate is not required to state the time signature.

Aural Tests GRADE 6
A

To sing or play from memory the upper part of a two-part phrase played twice by the examiner.
T he upper part will be within the range of an octave, in a major or minor key with up to three sharps
or flats. First the examiner will play the key-chord and the starting note and then count in two bars.
(If the candidate chooses to play, the examiner will also name the key-chord and the starting note,as appropriate for the instrument.) If necessary, the examiner will play the phrase again and allow
a second attempt (although this may affect the assessment).
B
To sing a melody from score, with an accompaniment played by the examiner. T he candidate may
choose to sing from treble or bass clef. T he melody will be within the range of an octave, in a majoror minor key with up to three sharps or flats. First the examiner will name and play the key-chord
and the starting note and then give the pulse. A brief period of preparation will follow during which
the candidate may sing out loud. T he examiner will play the key-chord and the starting note again
and then count in two bars. If necessary, the examiner will allow a second attempt (although thismay affect the assessment).
C
To identify the cadence at the end of a phrase as perfect or imperfect. T he phrase will be in a
major or minor key and will be played twice by the examiner. T he chords forming the cadence will
be in root position. Before the first playing, the examiner will play the key-chord.
D(i) To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner. Before playing, theexaminer will tell the candidate which two features the questions will be about. T he first will be:
texture or structure; the second will be one of the following: dynamics, articulation, tempo, tonality,
character, style and period, texture/structure.
(ii) To clap the rhythm of the notes in an extract from the same piece, and to identify whether it isin two time, three time or four time. T he examiner will play the extract twice (unharmonized), after
which the candidate should clap back the rhythm. T he examiner will then ask whether the music isin two time, three time or four time. T he candidate is not required to state the time signature.

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Aural Tests GRADE 7
A

To sing or play from memory the lower part of a two-part phrase played twice by the examiner.
T he lower part will be within the range of an octave, in a major or minor key with up to three sharps
or flats. First the examiner will play the key-chord and the starting note and then count in two bars. (Ifthe candidate chooses to play, the examiner will also name the key-chord and the starting note, as
appropriate for the instrument.) If necessary, the examiner will play the phrase again and allow asecond attempt (although this may affect the assessment).
B
To sing the upper part of a two-part phrase from score, with the lower part played by theexaminer. T he candidate may choose to sing from treble or bass clef. T he upper part will be within
the range of an octave, in a major or minor key with up to four sharps or flats. First the examiner
will name and play the key-chord and the starting note and then give the pulse. A brief period of
preparation will follow during which the candidate may sing out loud. T he examiner will play the
key-chord and the starting note again and then count in two bars. If necessary, the examiner willallow a second attempt (although this may affect the assessment).
C(i) 	To identify the cadence at the end of a phrase as perfect, imperfect or interrupted. T he phrase
will be in a major or minor key and will be played twice by the examiner. T he chords forming thecadence will be in root position. Before the first playing, the examiner will play the key-chord.
(ii) To identify the two chords forming the above cadence. T he chords will be limited to the tonic,
subdominant, dominant, dominant seventh or submediant (all in root position). First the examiner
will name and play the key-chord, then play the two chords as a pair. T he candidate may answer
using technical names (tonic, dominant, etc.), chord numbers (I, V, etc.) or letter names (C major,
G major, etc.).
(iii) To identify whether the modulation at the end of a different passage is to the dominant,subdominant or relative minor. T he passage, played once by the examiner, will begin in a major
key. First the examiner will name and play the starting key-chord. T he candidate may answer using
technical names (dominant, subdominant, relative minor) or the letter name of the new key.
D(i) To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner. Before playing, theexaminer will tell the candidate which two of the following features the questions will be about:dynamics, articulation, tempo, tonality, character, style and period, texture, structure.
(ii) To clap the rhythm of the notes in an extract from the same piece, and to identify whether it isin two time, three time, four time or 6/8 time. T he examiner will play the extract twice(unharmonized), after which the candidate should clap back the rhythm. T he examiner will thenask whether the music is in two time, three time, four time or 6/8 time.

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Aural Tests GRADE 8
A (i) To sing or play from memory the lowest part of a three-part phrase played twice by the examiner.
T he lowest part will be within the range of an octave, in a major or minor key with up to three sharps
or flats. First the examiner will play the key-chord and the starting note and then count in two bars.
(If the candidate chooses to play, the examiner will also name the key-chord and the starting note,as appropriate for the instrument.) If necessary, the examiner will play the phrase again and allow
a second attempt (although this may affect the assessment).
(ii) To identify the cadence at the end of a continuing phrase as perfect, imperfect, interrupted orplagal. T he phrase will be in a major or minor key and will be played twice by the examiner. T he
chords forming the cadence will be limited to the tonic (root position, first or second inversions),
supertonic (root position or first inversion), subdominant (root position), dominant (root position,
first or second inversions), dominant seventh (root position) or submediant (root position). Before
the first playing, the examiner will play the key-chord.
(iii) To identify the three chords (including their positions) forming the above cadential progression.
T he chords will be limited to the tonic (root position, first or second inversions), supertonic (rootposition or first inversion), subdominant (root position), dominant (root position, first or second
inversions), dominant seventh (root position) or submediant (root position). First the examiner willname and play the key-chord, then play the three chords in sequence, finally playing each chordindividually, pausing for the candidate to identify it. T he candidate may answer using technicalnames (tonic, first inversion, etc.), chord numbers (Ib, etc.) or letter names (C major in first inversion,etc.).
B		 To sing the lower part of a two-part phrase from score, with the upper part played by theexaminer. T he candidate may choose to sing from treble or bass clef. T he lower part will be within
the range of an octave, in a major or minor key with up to four sharps or flats. First the examiner
will name and play the key-chord and the starting note and then give the pulse. A brief period of
preparation will follow during which the candidate may sing out loud. T he examiner will play the
key-chord and the starting note again and then count in two bars. If necessary, the examiner willallow a second attempt (although this may affect the assessment).
C		 To identify whether the modulations at the end of two different passages are to the dominant,subdominant or relative minor/major. T he first passage will begin in a major key and the second
will begin in a minor key; each passage will be played once by the examiner. Before playing eachpassage, the examiner will name and play the starting key-chord. T he candidate may answer using
technical names (dominant*, subdominant, relative minor/major) or the letter name of the new key.
(* Minor-key passages may modulate to the dominant major or minor but the candidate is only
required to specify ‘dominant’ in such cases.)
D		 To describe the characteristic features of a piece played by the examiner. After hearing the piece,
the candidate should describe any notable features (such as texture, structure, character, style andperiod, etc.). T he examiner will prompt the candidate with questions only if this becomes necessary.

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