Vocal Examination Repertoire Collection - Ethnic Volume (Revised Edition)

Author: Shi Lin
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: One of the series of "Shanghai Music Music Examination Repertoire Collections." It is divided into three levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—with nine classification levels. Each piece includes an introduction and analysis of singing points, serving as a guide for vocal enthusiasts. The prescribed repertoire in vocal examinations serves as a standard for evaluating exam results. Developing a relatively scientific and practical examination syllabus is a rigorous and meticulous task. With social development and the accumulation of practical experience, this work must be continuously refined. Since the first publication of this collection in 2000, we have received feedback from both examiners and educators. Based on these suggestions and in consideration of the current examination practices, we have once again organized experts to make substantial revisions and additions to this collection.
First, we made appropriate adjustments to some of the repertoire. For example, we removed pieces that were outdated or had limited popularity, while adding some outstanding works from recent years and classic, representative songs. Additionally, based on recent examination trends, we adjusted the order and voice assignments of certain pieces.
Second, to provide more choices for examinees and help vocal enthusiasts become familiar with and master more suitable pieces, this revision has significantly increased the number of repertoire. To enrich the collection, songs within each level are designed to avoid repetition. However, in practical use, pieces across different voices within the same level can be cross-referenced and used. The pitch range between voices in the same level differs by approximately a minor third. For example, if a mezzo-soprano examinee wishes to sing a C-major art song from the soprano repertoire, they can transpose it down to A-major.
In this revision, the adult collection still uses the beginner, intermediate, and advanced level divisions for the repertoire. Based on our observations, this classification is more suitable for the adult group than a nine-level system. On one hand, it provides examinees with greater flexibility and choice, and on the other hand, it enhances the guidance of vocal examinations.