Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 – Vocals Grade 8 (Female Voice)

The Trinity Rock & Pop Vocals Grade 8 (Female Voice) songbook is the official repertoire collection for advanced candidates. It contains eight performance-ready songs, each with stylistic guidance and background notes, plus backing/demo tracks (via CD or download) to support auditioning, practice, and exam presentation.

What’s Inside

• Eight songs with detailed performance guidance and context
• High-quality backing tracks for practice and exam use (CD/download)
• Support for vocal styling, phrasing, and interpretive decisions

Track List

• Chandelier — Sia
• Fallin’ — Alicia Keys
• I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) — Aretha Franklin
• No More Drama — Mary J. Blige
• Over the Rainbow — Eva Cassidy
• This Woman’s Work — Kate Bush
• Wasting My Young Years — London Grammar
• Vision of Love — Mariah Carey

Techniques & Skills Emphasized

• Expressive devices: blues inflections, vocal falls, grace notes
• Vocal agility and advanced stylistic nuance
• Elements of improvisational feel to enhance fluency and authenticity

Summary Table

Title	Trinity Rock & Pop 2018 Vocals Grade 8 (Female Voice)
ISBN	9780857362650
Format	Songbook with CD / online backing tracks
Songs Included	Sia, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Eva Cassidy, Kate Bush, London Grammar, Mariah Carey
Vocal Focus	Expressive control, style, agility, improvisation, blues feel

Why Choose This Book?

• Official Grade 8 resource aligned with Trinity’s Rock & Pop syllabus
• Iconic repertoire that develops professional-level artistry
• Backing tracks and notes to refine interpretation and stagecraft

Trinity Rock & Pop Vocals Grade 8 Female, 2018–2023 syllabus, Trinity College London Press, Advanced vocal exam book, Backing tracks included, Sia Aretha Franklin Mariah Carey