Pop & contemporary vocal grades for modern voices in Singapore
The Rockschool Vocals syllabus takes candidates from Debut to Grade 8 through songs in pop, rock, R&B, soul, musical theatre, film music and more. Each grade brings together level-appropriate songs, focused technical work and clear example tests, supported by professional backing tracks and reference recordings so candidates know how a complete performance should sound on stage or in the studio.
Vocal exams blend performance pieces, technical exercises and supporting tests that build pitch accuracy, tone, rhythm, diction and style. Early grades grow confident, in-tune singing; mid grades shape performance-ready vocalists for school shows, CCAs and bands; higher grades support audition-standard sets for arts programmes, recordings and further study in contemporary music.
Why Rockschool Vocals
Written for popular and musical-theatre singers
Rockschool Vocals is centred on the way contemporary singers actually perform, using a microphone, telling the story of the lyrics and working with backing tracks. Candidates sing current and classic songs across pop, rock, R&B, soul, musical theatre and film, so exam preparation feels close to the music they already enjoy.
Songs, keys and tracks that fit real voices
Songs can be performed with high-quality backing tracks or live accompaniment, and official resources allow keys to be chosen to match the candidate’s comfortable range. This keeps the focus on healthy technique and expressive delivery, building confidence for vocal lessons, school concerts, CCAs, talent shows and singing exams in Singapore.
Technique, musicianship and stage presence in one route
Technical work builds breath control, tone, range and accuracy, while supporting tests grow listening skills and creativity through ear work plus Sight Reading or Improvisation & Interpretation. Candidates learn to hold harmony, tell the story of the lyrics and shape a performance, so they are ready for bands, choirs, theatre and studio sessions, not just the exam room.
Turn modern singing into recognised achievement
Rockschool Vocals sits within RSL Awards’ regulated graded music exam framework, offering internationally recognised vocal grades from Debut to Grade 8 and Performance Certificates for longer sets. Results can strengthen school portfolios, Singapore DSA and arts-programme applications, scholarship auditions and entry to contemporary music, theatre and performance courses so the voice candidates use every day is also recognised on paper.
How Rockschool Vocals exams are structured
Rockschool Vocals graded exams from Debut to Grade 8 follow RSL’s standard structure of performance pieces, technical work and supporting tests. For full formats and options, please see Exam Overviewand the syllabus specification.
Downloads
Download the Rockschool Vocals syllabus for free. Here you will also find a range of resources to support your journey with Rockschool.
Ready to start your Rockschool Vocals journey?
Rockschool Vocals gives candidates in Singapore a complete contemporary singing pathway, from first confident songs to polished, audition-ready sets using music they recognise and exams that turn everyday singing into recognised, graded achievement.