Vocal Examination Repertoire Collection. Popular Volume (Revised Edition)

Author: Zhu Junxiong
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: The prescribed repertoire in vocal examinations serves as a standard for evaluating results. Developing a relatively scientific and practical examination repertoire is an rigorous task. With societal 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 assessment and teaching perspectives. Based on these suggestions and in consideration of current examination practices, we have once again organized experts to make substantial revisions and additions to the collection.
First, we made appropriate adjustments to some of the repertoire. For instance, we removed some outdated or less widely disseminated pieces and added outstanding works from recent years, as well as classic and representative songs. Additionally, based on recent examination trends, we adjusted the order and voice assignments of certain pieces.
Second, to provide more options for examinees and enable vocal enthusiasts to familiarize themselves with and master more suitable repertoire during their studies, this revision has significantly increased the number of pieces. To enrich the selection, songs within each difficulty level in this collection are designed to avoid repetition. However, in practical use, pieces within the same level can be cross-referenced across different voice parts. The pitch range between voice parts is approximately a minor third apart. For example, a mezzo-soprano examinee wishing to sing a C-major art song from the soprano repertoire can transpose it down to A-major.
In this revision, the adult collection still uses the three-level classification (beginner, intermediate, advanced) for repertoire division. Based on our observations, this categorization is more suitable for the adult group than a nine-level system. On one hand, it offers examinees greater flexibility and choice, and on the other hand, it enhances the guidance of vocal examinations.