Syllabus 2013 Vocal Jazz 20190122

UNISA
Vocal Jazz syllabus

2013 until further notice
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Syllabus compiled by Lenora Zenzalai Helm 2012
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Unisa
Vocal Jazz Syllabus
Contents
General Information ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
1 Prescribed Repertoire ................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Alternative and Own Choice Works ........................................................................................................ 2
3 Specific requirements ................................................................................................................................... 2
4 Technical work................................................................................................................................................. 3
5 Sight-reading..................................................................................................................................................... 3
6 Practical Musicianship .................................................................................................................................. 3
7 Theory of Music requirements and prerequisites............................................................................. 3
8 Exemptions ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
9 Duration .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
10 Participation in the Unisa Music Scholarship Competitions ......................................................... 5
Basic Requirements and Allocation of Marks ........................................................................................................... 6

1 Grade Examinations ....................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Performance Level Assessments (PLAs)............................................................................................... 7
3 Evaluations ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
4 Allocation of marks ........................................................................................................................................ 8
5 Marks categories ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Technical Work and Repertoire VOCAL JAZZ

Grade 3 to Grade 8 ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Annexure 1: Marks Categories for Graded Exam and Performance Level Assessments
across all instruments...................................................................................................................................................... 37
Annexure 2: Rhythmic Exercises................................................................................................................................. 38
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General Information General Information
General Information
Grade Examinations and Performance Level Assessments (PLAs) in
 Vocal Jazz
1 Prescribed Repertoire
1.1 The prescribed repertoire lists for each grade appear from page 10 in this publication. All
Vocal Jazz pieces for all grades/levels must be chosen from these lists.
1.2 Candidates must perform a balanced programme which should be diverse in character and
tempo.
1.3 Prescribed music should be purchased from the publishers, sheet music dealers or the
internet. Only original printed music may be used in the examination room. Under no
circumstances will candidates be allowed to use photocopies in the examination room, with
the exception of one or two pages to facilitate page-turning.
1.4 The use of music that is in public domain and downloadable from the internet is permitted
provided that no copyright restrictions are being violated. The source of this piece must be
indicated on the sheet music.
1.5 Candidates must take cognisance of the fact that photocopying of music, without written
permission from the publishers, is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act (Act 98 of 1978,
as amended). Examiners may refuse to conduct the examination if the original works are
not present in the examination room. In such cases the examination will be downgraded to
an Evaluation.
1.6 Copies of all the performance works must be submitted to the examiner at the examination,
and will be destroyed after the examination.
1.7 Examiners may listen to either an entire work or only part of it. Repeats [II: :II] need not be
sung unless requested by the examiner, indicated as compulsory in the sheet music or if the
section is repeated differently.
1.8 Candidates may use any edition of the prescribed works.
1.9 All works must be sung in a swing style as a default, unless specified otherwise (straight,
funk, etc).
1.10 Improvisation is an integral aspect of jazz performance. Candidates must sing an

improvised solo on the chord changes of standard repertoire, even when solo changes are
not specified, unless the work is through-composed.
1.11 Works by South African composers are marked with an asterisk (*) in the repertoire lists.
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2 Alternative and Own Choice Works
2.1 Candidates may request permission from the Directorate Music to present ONE alternative
work. The official application form, published in the annual circular, must be used for this
purpose.
2.2 Own choice works are applicable to the Performance Level Assessments only.
2.3 Applications to present an alternative or own choice work must:

 be made on the official application form obtainable from the internet or Directorate
Music;
 include a copy of the alternative work concerned which copy will not be returned;
 reach the Deputy Director (Professional), Directorate Music not later than the closing
date for entries (preferably with the entry form).
2.4 Alternative and own choice works should match the length, level of virtuosity, musical
standard and style period of the work to be replaced.
2.5 The University of South Africa reserves the right to refuse permission for works which do not
meet any or all of the criteria.
2.6 Requests to present an alternative or own choice work received after the closing date for
entries, will only be considered in highly exceptional cases.
3 Specific requirements
3.2 Page turners: No page turners are allowed in the examination venue for up to and including
Grade 7 examinations. Grade 8 candidates and their accompanists may make use of a page
turner, but this person may not be the candidate's teacher. Examiners may not be asked to
turn the pages.
3.3 Equipment
3.3.1 Where applicable, candidates must provide their own instruments (Except piano. A piano
will be available in the examination room). Candidates must provide backline equipment
where necessary (amplifiers, drum sets and CD players, multi-plugs and cables). Singers are
not permitted to use a PA system/microphone for the exam.
3.4 Setting up of equipment

3.4.1 Examiners will not assist with the setting up of the instrument.
3.4.2 Efficient setting up is a major part of the performance skill and is expected to be carried out
quickly and fluently at all levels.
3.5 Backing tracks

3.5.1 Candidates may use backing tracks such as the available CD accompaniment for the
prescribed works. Candidates must provide their own CD players with good sound quality.
This must be set up timeously. While backing tracks are permitted, candidates are
encouraged to use a ‘live’ accompanist.
3.6 Music stands: Candidates must supply their own music stands in the examination room.
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4 Technical work
4.1 All technical work must be sung:

 from memory
 ascending and descending according to the specified range
 straight or swung or slurred, as requested by the examiner.
4.2 The recommended tempi for each grade should be observed, but accuracy, fluency and
evenness of tone are most important.
4.3 All technical work to be performed mf.
5 Sight-reading
Candidates must sing one sight-reading test. Sufficient time will be allowed to study the piece
without singing it.
6 Practical Musicianship
6.1 The requirements for each grade appear in a separate publication, available from the
Directorate Music, free of charge.
6.2 The practical musicianship requirements per grade are the same for all instruments
(including voice).
6.3 The examiner will play all practical musicianship tests on the piano.
6.4 The candidate must sing the visualisation test on syllables of his/her own choice.
7 Theory of Music requirements and prerequisites
7.1 There are no theoretical requirements for Performance Level Assessments (PLAs).
7.2 The Theory of Music examinations required for the various practical grade examinations are
as follows:
Grade Examinations
Practical examination Theory of Music requirement
Pregrade 1 to Grade 3 None
Grade 4 Grade 3
Grade 5 Grade 4
Grades 6, 7 & 8 Grade 5
7.3 If a Theory of Music examination is a requirement for a practical examination, and the
candidate has not passed the required Theory of Music examination before the practical
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examination is played, the candidate must enter and pass the required Theory of Music
examination by the third (October) session of 2019.
7.3.1 A candidate who passes a practical examination before the required Theory of Music
examination will only receive the certificate once the relevant Theory of Music examination
has been passed.
7.3.2 If a candidate passed the required Theory of Music examination at the same or an earlier
examination session, the practical certificate will be issued without delay.
7.3.3 If a candidate only meets the Theory of Music requirement by the end of 2019, the Directorate
Music must be contacted and requested to issue the practical certificate.
7.3.4 If a candidate does not meet the Theory of Music requirement by the end of 2019, the
candidate must re-enter for the practical examination and play again.
7.4 Grade 8 practical candidates who do not yet meet the Theory of Music requirement must
register for the practical and theory components in the same calendar year. (Theory of Music
may be written earlier.) The Grade 5 Theory of Music paper must have been passed by the
end of 2019.
7.5 Theory of Music Grades 6 and 7 examinations consist of two papers each. Candidates may
enter for one or both papers (in any order) at any time and will retain credit for individual
papers passed.
7.6 Candidates entering for the Grade 7 and 8 Theory of Music will have to pass both the
examination papers in order for the Theory of Music qualification to be awarded. Grade
7 and 8 Theory of Music examinations are presented in the third (October) session of each
year only.
7.7 Please do not contact Unisa to enquire about certificates if the candidate has not yet passed
the required Theory of Music examination.
8 Exemptions
8.1 Grade 5 Theory of Music is the COMPULSORY Theory of Music examination for students
entering for the Grade 8 Practical examination.
8.2 International music qualifications

Students in possession of international qualifications may apply for exemption from Grade 5
Theory of Music. These exemptions will be evaluated by the professional staff of the
Directorate Music.
8.3 Application procedure

Please use the official Request for Exemption form (FORM B), obtainable from the internet
or the Directorate Music. A certified copy of the candidate’s academic record on an official
letterhead of the Conservatoire/School/University where the student is studying must
accompany the application.
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9 Duration
Performance Level Assessments

Level 3 10 minutes
Level 4 15 minutes
Level 5 20 minutes
Level 6 20 minutes
Level 7 25 minutes
Level 8 30 minutes
Performer’s Assessment 45 minutes
Grade examinations
Grade 3 20 minutes
Grade 4 25 minutes
Grade 5 30 minutes
Grade 6 35 minutes
Grade 7 40 minutes
Grade 8 50 minutes
10 Participation in the Unisa Music Scholarship Competitions
10.1 Age Restrictions

10.1.1 Candidates qualifying for the Unisa South African Music Scholarship Competition for Grade 8
should not be older than 21 years (Instrumentalists) or 23 years (Singers) on 31 October of
the competition year and must have passed the required Grade 5 Theory of Music
examination by the June session of that particular year. Candidates who only write the
required Theory of Music Grade 5 examination in the October session of the relevant year,
will not be eligible for participation as the results will not yet be available at the time of the
competition.
10.2 Requirements for participation

The following requirements must be fulfilled in order to qualify for participation in the
scholarship competitions:
10.2.1 Mark allocation
Grade 8
 achieve at least 85% in the examination as a whole
 achieve an average of at least 85% for the prescribed pieces.
10.2.2 Memorisation
Memorisation is not a requirement for participation in the South African Competitions.
10.2.3 No deferred participation
Candidates must participate in the scholarship competitions in the same year that they do
the examination and qualify. Participation will not be deferred to the following year.
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Basic Requirements and Allocation of Marks Basic Requirements and Allocation of Marks
Basic Requirements and Allocation of Marks
1 Jazz Vocal Grade Examinations
1.1 General
1.1.1 Candidates will be allowed to enter at any grade for a grade examination.
1.1.2 Candidates will be allowed to switch from a grade examination to a Performance Level
Assessment (PLA) or Evaluation. No excess fees will be returned.
1.1.3 One work must be chosen from each list: A, B and C.
1.1.4 One alternative work may be presented with prior permission (see page 2 paragraph 2).
1.1.5 A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of an exam and, where applicable, its
theory requirement.
1.2 Technical Work

As prescribed.
1.3 Performance
Candidates must sing three pieces, one selected from each of the prescribed lists. Singing from
memory is not compulsory
1.4 Sight-reading
Candidates will be required to sing a piece at sight.
1.5 Practical Musicianship

As prescribed in the Practical Musicianship syllabus.
2 Performance Level Assessments (PLAs)
2.1 General
2.1.1 Candidates will be allowed to enter at any level for a Performance Level Assessment.
2.1.2 Candidates will be allowed to change from a Performance Level Assessment to an Evaluation.
2.1.3 No Theory of Music requirements need to be met.
2.1.4 One own choice work may be presented.
2.1.5 A single overall symbol with commentary will be given. No individual marks will be allocated.
2.1.6 A statement and not a certificate will be issued upon successful completion of a particular
level.
2.1.7 The Roll of Honour is not applicable to Performance Level Assessments.
2.2 Technical Work

No technical work is required.
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2.3 Performance
Level 3 to Level 8
The prescribed pieces from the existing graded examinations will apply. Candidates must sing
three pieces, one selected from each of the prescribed lists A, B and C.
2.4 Sight-reading
No sight-reading is required.
2.6 Practical Musicianship

No Practical Musicianship is required.
3 Evaluations
3.1 The purpose of an evaluation is to encourage inadequately prepared candidates to do the exam,
rather than withdraw from a grade examination or Performance Level Assessment.
3.2 Candidates may change from a grade examination or Performance Level Assessment to an
evaluation. This may be done up to the day of the examination, but excess fees will not be
refunded. Please note that candidates cannot enter for an Evaluation specifically.
3.3 Any combination of work may be presented for an Evaluation and may include any of the three
pieces, sight-reading, technical work or practical musicianship.
3.4 No marks or symbols are awarded, only commentary.
3.5 No certificate or special report is issued. The examiner report serves as confirmation of the
evaluation.
3.6 One teacher or parent may be present at the evaluation.
4 Allocation of marks
Marks or symbols allocated by the examiners are final. No correspondence will be entered into
regarding the outcome of an assessment or examination.
Performance Level Assessment

A++ 90-100% C+ 65-69%
A+ 85-89% C 60-64%
A 80-84% D+ 55-59%
B+ 75-79% D 50-54%
B 70-74% E 49% and below
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Grade Examinations
Grade 3 to Grade 7 Grade 8
Technical work 20 15
Sight-reading 10 10
Practical Musicianship 10 10
Performance List A 20 20
List B 20 25
List C 20 20
Total 100; Pass 50; Merit 70; Distinction 80; Roll of Honour 90 (Grade 3 to Grade
7), Roll of Honour 85 (Grade 8)
5 Annexures
5.1 For the marks categories please refer to Annexure 1 on page 38.
5.1 For Rhythmic Exercises please refer to Annexure 2 on page 39.
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Grade 3 Grade 3
Technical work and Repertoire VOCAL JAZZ
All technical work must be sung:

 from memory
 ascending and descending according to the specified range
 straight or swung or slurred, as requested by the examiner.
The recommended tempi for each grade should be observed, but accuracy, fluency and
evenness of tone are most important.
All technical work to be performed mf.
Grade 3
Technical work
All technical work with minimum tempo: q = 80

Chromatic, Major,
Dorian scales in eighth note triplets
Dominant 7th (mixolydian) scale in eighth note triplets
Pentatonic scale in eighth note triplets
Blues scale in eighth note triplets
Repertoire
Three pieces, one selected from each of List A, List B and List C
List A Blues
Composer(s) Title Publisher and/or Recording
Ma Rainey See, See Ma Rainey, CD, Milestone Records, ASIN: B000000XW5

Rider
Harry Sweets Centerpiece Included in original Real Vocal Book, The original Real Vocal
Edison, Jon Book is out of print. You can download from this website,
Hendricks Scribd.com
http://www.scribd.com/doc/7360525/The-Real-Vocal-Book
Arnett Cobb Smooth Best Of Ella Fitzgerald

Sailing GRP Records, ASIN:B000W12A0U
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Grade 3 Grade 3
Charlie Parker Now’s The Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Time 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
Bobby Troup Route 66 Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
Jim Snidero/w Groove Blues Snidero, Jim and London, Amy. Jazz Conception for Scat Vocals.
Amy London Advance Music. Order# 14737 UPC-A: 805095147377
List B Traditional Repertoire
Swing (Med or Up tempo)
Composer(s) Title Publisher

Fats Waller, Harry Ain’t The New Real Book, Vol. 3, Sher Music Co., ISBN-10: 1883217032
Brooks, Andy Misbehavin’
Razaf
Gerald Marks, All of Me Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10: 0634060805
Seymour Simon (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Miles Davis, Jon Four The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice Standards, Pop Fusion
Hendricks Classics, Sher Music Co.; 1st edition (ISBN-10: 0961470143)
Duke Ellington, It Don’t Mean A Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10: 0634060805
Irving Mills Thing If It Ain’t (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Got That Swing
Duke Ellington, Satin Doll Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10: 0634060805
Billy Strayhorn, (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Johnny Mercer
Ben Bernie, Ken Sweet Georgia Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN 0757901689
Casey, Maceo Brown
Pinkard
Nat King Cole, Straighten Up Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN 0757901689
Irving Mills And Fly Right
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Grade 3 Grade 3
Rhythm Changes

George & Ira Gershwin I Got Rhythm Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
0757901689
Bebop

Kurt Weill, Ogden Nash Speak Low Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
Ballads

Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Georgia On My Mind Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Gorrell 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
Richard Rodgers, Lorenz My Romance Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Hart 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg Somewhere Over The Just Standards Real Book (in C), Warner Bros Publishing
Rainbow (sometimes ISBN-10 0757901611
listed as Over The
Rainbow)
Latin

Antonio Carlos Jobim, Girl From Ipanema Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Vinicius De Moraes, Norman 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
Gimbel 1423451228 (low voice)
Bronislau Keper, Ned On Green Dolphin The New Real Book, Vol. 3, Sher Music Co., ISBN-10:
Washington Street 1883217032
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Grade 3 Grade 3
List C Additional Jazz Hybrid Repertoire

(Modal, Pop-Fusion, Classics, Reggae, Funk, Soul, Afro-Jazz, Waltz)

Leonard I Feel Pretty Leonard Bernstein Music Publishing Co./Hal Leonard, #HL 00450023, UPC: ,
Bernstein, (from West Side Publisher Code: M051514588073999175752
Stephen Story)
Sondheim
Stevie Wonder You Are The Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10: 0634060805
Sunshine of my (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Life
Billy Joel Just The Way Billy Joel - Greatest Hits, Volumes 1 and 2 - Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist
You Are Songbook, Hal Leonard; ASIN: B0015AB6GQ
Sonny Rollins St. Thomas Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10: 0634060805
(high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Paul Desmond Take Five Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10: 0634060805
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Grade 4 Grade 4
Grade 4
Technical work

Chromatic
Major
Dorian scales in swing eighths, eighth note triplets
Dominant 7th (mixolydian) scale in swing eighths, eighth note triplets
Pentatonic scale in swing eighths, eighth note triplets
Blues scale in swing eighths, eighth note triplets
Repertoire
List A Blues

Spencer Williams Basin Street Blues The New Real Book, Vol. 3, Sher Music Co., ISBN-10:
1883217032
Duke Ellington Duke’s Place (C Jam Blues) Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
Thelonious Monk, (lyric Straight No Chaser (w/lyrics Carmen Sings Monk, (Carmen McRae), BMG Entertainment,
by Sally Swisher) title becomes, Get It Straight) ASIN: B002HMHS54
George & Ira Summertime Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Gershwin/DuBose & 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
Dorothy Heyward 1423451228 (low voice)
W.C. Handy St. Louis Blues Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
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Grade 4 Grade 4
List B Traditional Repertoire

Louis Alter, Eddie De Lange Do You Know What It Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Means To Miss New 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed,
Orleans ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Johnny Mercer Autumn Leaves Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed,
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Ray Henderson, Mort Dixon Bye, Bye Blackbird Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Fats Waller, Andy Razaf Honeysuckle Rose Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Duke Ellington, Johnny I’m Beginning To See Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Hodges, Harry James, Don The Light 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed,
George ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Jerome Kern, Johnny I’m Old Fashioned The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice
Mercer Standards, Pop Fusion Classics, Sher Music Co.; 1st
edition (ISBN-10: 0961470143)
Juan Tizol, Ervin Drake, Perdido Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Hans Jan Lengsfelder 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed,
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Thelonious Monk, Jon Well You Needn’t (with Carmen Sings Monk, (Carmen McRae), BMG
Hendricks lyric titled Its Over Now) Entertainment, ASIN: B002HMHS54
Rhythm Changes/Bebop

Miles Davis Oleo The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice
Standards, Pop Fusion Classics, Sher Music Co.; 1st
edition (ISBN-10: 0961470143)
Thelonious Monk, Jon Rhythm-a-ning (with lyric Carmen Sings Monk, (Carmen McRae), BMG
Hendricks titled Listen to Monk) Entertainment, ASIN: B002HMHS54
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Grade 4 Grade 4
Ballads

Henry Mancini, Johnny The Days of Wine And Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Mercer Roses 0757901689
George & Ira Gershwin Embraceable You Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
0757901689
Fats Waller, Andy Razaf Honeysuckle Rose Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Erroll Garner, Johnny Burke Misty Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Guy Wood, Robert Mellin My One And Only Love Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Who Can I Turn To Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Victor Young, Edward When I Fall In Love Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Heyman 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed,
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
George & Ira Gershwin Someone To Watch Over Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Me 0757901689
Walter Gross, Jack Lawrence Tenderly Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Latin

Luiz Bonfa, Matt Dubey The Gentle Rain Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
0757901689
George & Ira Gershwin How Long Has This Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Been Going On 0757901689
Horace Silver Song For My Father The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice
edition (ISBN-10: 0961470143)
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Grade 4 Grade 4

Mongo Afro Blue Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10: 0634060805
Santamaria (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Miles Davis All Blues Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10: 0634060805
Frank Loesser The Inch Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10: 0634060805
Worm (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Miles Davis Freedom Jazz The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice Standards, Pop Fusion
Dance Classics, Sher Music Co.; 1st edition (ISBN-10: 0961470143)
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Grade 5 Grade 5
Grade 5
Technical work

Chromatic, swing eighths, eighth note triplets, quarter note triplets
Major (all modes)
Dorian scales in swing eighths, eighth note triplets, quarter note triplets
Dominant 7th (mixolydian mode) in swing eighths, eighth note triplets, quarter note triplets
Pentatonic and Blues scale (major and minor) in swing eighths, eighth note triplets, quarter note triplets
Major, Dorian minor, augmented, half-diminished and diminished triads
Transcriptions
Sing transcriptions from:
Song For Transcription Composer(s) Artist/Instrument Recording
All of Me (entire solo by Gerald Marks, Sarah Vaughan, Swingin' Easy, CD, Hallmark,
Sarah Vaughan) Seymour Simons voice ASIN: B0048148UK
Smooth Sailing Arnett Cobb Ella Fitzgerald, voice Best Of Ella Fitzgerald, CD
(2 choruses of solo by Ella GRP Records,
Fitzgerald) ASIN:B000W12A0U
Repertoire
List A Blues

Memphis Slim Every Day I Have The Blues Tin Pan Alley Song Encyclopedia, Thomas
Chapman S. Hischak, Greenwood Press, ISBN:
0313319928
and Every Day I Have The Blues, Joe
Williams & Count Basie, CD, Roulette
Jazz/ EMI, ASIN: B000V7KLP6
Aaron Thibeaux Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday Is T-Bone Blues, CD, Atlantic Records,
“T-Bone” Walker Just as Bad) sometimes called Call It ASIN: B000002I7E
Stormy Monday or just Stormy Monday,
please note: this is NOT the same song as or sheet music: Call It Stormy Monday
Stormy Monday Blues (But Tuesday Is Just As Bad) by T Bone
Walker, Hal Leonard Corporation, Catalog
Number: 90536489E | Publisher ID:
125542
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Grade 5 Grade 5

Billie Holiday Billie’s Blues Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd
ed, ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice);
Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228
(low voice)
Count Basie, Going To Chicago The Essential Jimmy Rushing, CD, Vanguard
Jimmy Rushing Records, ASIN: B000000EF6
List B Swing (Med or Up tempo)

George & Ira Gershwin A Foggy Day Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
0757901689
Gerald Marks, Seymour All of Me Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Simons ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal
Leonard; ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Jerome Kern, Oscar All the Things You Are Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Hammerstein II ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal
Leonard; ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Joseph Kosma, Johnny Autumn Leaves Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Mercer, Jacques Prevert ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal
Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Duke Ellington, Bob Don’t Get Around Much Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Russell Anymore ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal
Neal Hefti, Bobby Troup Girl Talk Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal
Miles Davis Four Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
0757901689
Duke Ellington, Milt In a Mellow Tone Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Gabler 0757901689
Richard Rodgers, Lorenz I Could Write A Book Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Hart ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal
Milton DeLugg, Willie Orange Colored Sky Nat King Cole: The Greatest Hits, CD, Capitol
Stein Records, #1184 ASIN: B000002TRT
George & Ira Gershwin Our Love Is Here To Stay Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
(sometimes listed as just Love 0757901689
Is Here To Stay)
20
Grade 5 Grade 5

Isham Jones, Marty There Is No Greater Love Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Symes ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal
Harry Warren, Mack There Will Never Be Another Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Gordon You ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal

Kenneth S. Clark, Epistrophy Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Thelonious Monk, Cootie 0757901689
Williams
James Hanley, Ballard Back Home Again in Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
MacDonald Indiana (sometimes listed ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard;
as just Indiana) Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Charlie Parker Donna Lee Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
0757901689
Morgan Lewis, Nancy How High The Moon Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Hamilton 0757901689
John Coltrane Moment’s Notice Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
0757901689
Ballads

Jimmy Van Heusen, Darn That Dream The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice Standards, Pop
Eddie De Lange Fusion Classics, Sher Music Co.; 1st edition (ISBN-10:
0961470143)
Billie Holiday, Arthur God Bless The Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Herzog, Jr. Child 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
Hoagy Carmichael, Ned The Nearness of Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Washington You 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
Vernon Duke, Ira I Can’t Get Started Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Gershwin 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
21
Grade 5 Grade 5

Duke Ellington, Irving In A Sentimental Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Mills, Manny Kurtz Mood 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
Richard Rodgers, My Funny Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Lorenz Hart Valentine 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
Kurt Weill, Ira Gershwin My Ship Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN 0757901689
Gene De Paul, Don You Don’t Know Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Raye What Love Is 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
Latin

Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol, Caravan Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Irving Mills 0757901689
Antonio Carlos Jobim, Corcovado (Quiet Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Gene Lees Nights of Quiet 0757901689
Stars)
Gene De Paul, Don Raye, I’ll Remember April Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Patricia Johnston 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-
10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Roberta Menescal, Little Boat Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Ronaldo Boscoli, Buddy 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-
Kaye 10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Jerry Brainin, Buddy Night Has A Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Bernier Thousand Eyes 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-
10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Antonio Carlos Jobim Wave Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-
10: 1423451228 (low voice)

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Miles Davis So What Vocalese by Eddie Jefferson on The Jazz Singer: Eddie
Jefferson, CD, Evidence Records, ASIN: B0000014KD
Chick Corea, (lyrics: Artie Spain (lyric Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Maren and Al Jarreau) version titled I Can 0757901689
Recall)
Will Jennings, Joe Sample Street Life The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice Standards,
Pop Fusion Classics, Sher Music Co.; 1st edition (ISBN-
10: 0961470143)
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Grade 6 Grade 6
Grade 6
Technical work

Chromatic, Major, Dorian Minor scales in swing eighths, eighth note triplets, quarter note triplets
Dominant 7th (mixolydian) scale in swing eighths, eighth note triplets, quarter note triplets
Pentatonic and Blues scale (major and minor) scale in swing eighths, eighth note triplets, quarter note
triplets
Major, Dorian minor, augmented, half-diminished and diminished seventh chords
Transcriptions
Song For Composer(s) Artist/Instrument Recording

Transcription
Potato Head Blues Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong, Louis Armstrong: Hot Fives &
trumpet Sevens - Vol. 2, JSP Records
ASIN: B000R00Z1C
Airmail Special Benny Goodman, James Ella Fitzgerald, voice Ella Fitzgerald - First Lady Of Song
R. Mundy, Charlie .Verve Records,
Christian ASIN: B000WU195I,
Repertoire
List A Blues

Curtis Lewis Today I Sing The Aretha Franklin-The Delta Meets Detroit: Aretha's Blues, CD Rhino
Blues Atlantic,1998 Atlantic Recording Corp., manufactured and
marketed by Rhino Entertainment company, a Warner Music Group
company, ASIN: B001BZFGXY
Thelonious Monk, Blue Monk (with Carmen Sings Monk, (Carmen McRae), BMG Entertainment,
(lyric by Abbey lyric titled ASIN: B002HMHS54
Lincoln) Monkery’s The
Blues)
Wayne Shorter Footprints Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN 0757901689
Toots Thielmans, Bluesette Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Norman Gimbel 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
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List B

Irvin Berlin Cheek To Cheek Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
0757901689
Duke Ellington, Bob Russell Do Nothing Till Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
You Hear From 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi
Me ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Tiny Bradshaw, Edward Johnson, Jersey Bounce Ella Fitzgerald - The Jazz Sides: Verve Jazz Masters 4,
Bobby Plater, Robert B. Wright, CD, Verve Records, ASIN: B000W108L8
Buddy Feyne
John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis Just Friends Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
0757901689
Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn Makin’ Whoopee Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
0757901689
Arthur Johnston, Johnny Burke Pennies From Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Heaven 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi
ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Duke Ellington, Irving Gordon, Prelude To A Kiss Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Irving Mills 0757901689
Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Satin Doll Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Johnny Mercer 0757901689
Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields The Way You Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Look Tonight 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi
Cole Porter You’d Be So Nice Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
To Come Home 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi
To ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)

Charlie Parker Ornithology Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN 0757901689
Richard Rodgers, Oscar Surrey With the Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Hammerstein II Fringe On Top 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
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Benny Golson Whisper Not Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
Cole Porter What Is This Thing Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Called Love 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
Ballads

Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny But Beautiful Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Burke 0757901689
Johnny Green, Edward Body and Soul Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Heyman, Robert Sour, Frank 0757901689
Eyton
Johnny Mandel, Johnny Emily Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Mercer 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed,
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Don Redman, Andy Razaf Gee Baby Ain’t I Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Good To You 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed,
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Billy Strayhorn Lush Life Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
John Coltrane, (lyric by Jon Naima Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Hendricks 0757901689
Gene De Paul, Sammy Cahn Teach Me Tonight Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
0757901689
Vincent Youmans, Edward More Than You Just Standards Real Book (in C), Warner Bros Publishing
Eliscu, Billy Rose Know ISBN-10 0757901611
Thomas J. Wolf, Jr., Frances Spring Can Really Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Landesman Hang You Up The 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed,
Most ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Bob Haggart, Johnny Burke Whats New Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
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Ann Ronnell Willow Weep For Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Me 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed,
ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Latin

Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De Chega de Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Moraes, Jon Hendricks, Jessie Suadade (No 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi
Cavanaugh More Blues) ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Bruno Martino, Bruno Brighetti Estate Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
0757901689
Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De How Insensitive Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Moraes, Norman Gimbel 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi
Antonio Carlos Jobim, Newton Meditation Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Mendoca, Norman Gimbel 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi
Antonio Carlos Jobim, Newton One Note Samba Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Mendoca, 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi
Michel Legrand, Jacques Demy, Watch What Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
Norman Gimbel Happens 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi


Eugene McDaniels Compared To The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice Standards, Pop
What Fusion Classics, Sher Music Co.; 1st edition (ISBN-10:
0961470143)
Walter Becker & Donald Deacon Blues Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN 0757901689
Fagen
Richard Rodgers, Oscar My Favorite Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Hammerstein II Things 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
27
Grade 6 Grade 6

Bob Dorough Small Day The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice Standards, Pop
Tomorrow Fusion Classics, Sher Music Co.; 1st edition (ISBN-10:
0961470143)
Leon Russell This Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN 0757901689
Masquerade
Freddie Hubbard Up Jumped The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice Standards, Pop
(lyrics by Abbey Lincoln) Spring Fusion Classics, Sher Music Co.; 1st edition (ISBN-10:
0961470143)
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Grade 7
Technical work

Chromatic, Major, Dorian Minor scales in swing eighths, sixteenth, eighth note triplets, quarter note triplets
Dominant 7th (mixolydian) scale in swing eighths, sixteenth, eighth note triplets, quarter note triplets
triplets
Major, Dorian minor, augmented, half-diminished and diminished seventh chords + add extensions (b9,9,
#9 11, #11, b13, 13)
Transcriptions

Transcription
Centerpiece Harry “Sweets” Coleman Hawkins/tenor http://youtu.be/SfTJEwFUYdU)
Edison, Jon sax
Hendricks (2 choruses of live
version of tenor sax
Coleman Hawkins solo
or
Harry “Sweets”
Edison/trumpet
2 choruses of live version
Body and Soul Johnny Green, Eddie Jefferson/voice Eddie Jefferson CD, Body and Soul,
Edward Heyman, vocalese OJC Records, ASIN: B000000YM4
Robert Sour, Frank or
Eyton Coleman Hawkins/tenor Coleman Hawkins CD, Body & Soul:
sax Original Recordings 1933-1949,
Naxos Records, ASIN: B00005AFJ8
Just Friends John Klenner, Sam Chet Baker/vocal scat Live video performance of Chet Baker
M. Lewis solo and Stan Getz
http://youtu.be/l_viy_MGQtI)
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Repertoire
List A Blues

John Coltrane (with lyrics Mr. P.C. Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
from Jon Hendricks) 0757901689
and
Recording with lyrics:
The Hottest New Group in Jazz. (2CD set) Sony ASIN:
B000002ADR
John Coltrane Equinox (with Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-
(recorded version with with lyrics A Long Way 10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed,
lyrics from Karrin Allysoon) To Go) ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Karrin Allyson CD - Footprints, Concord Records, ASIN:
B000UB33KS

Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Have You Met Miss Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Hart Jones 0757901689
Frank Loesser If I Were A Bell Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Cole Porter I Love You Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
James Edward Davis, Lover Man (Oh Where Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Ram Ramirez, Jimmy Can You Be) ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal
Sherman Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
George Shearing, George Lullaby of Birdland Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Weiss ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal
Jerome Kern, Oscar The Song Is You Just Standards Real Book (in C), Warner Bros
Hammerstein II (sometimes listed as Publishing ISBN-10 0757901611
just Song is You)
Harry M. Woods What A Little Moonlight The New Real Book, Volume 2 (Key of C), Sher
Can Do Music, ISBN-10: 0961470178
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Jerome Kern, Otto Yesterdays Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Harbach ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal
Rhythm Changes

Duke Ellington, Jon Cottontail Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN 0757901689
Hendricks
Tadd Dameron, Count Good Bait Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN 0757901689
Basie
Benny Goodman, Lionel Flying Ella Fitzgerald - Flying Home (Scat Version),CD
Hampton, Sid Robin, Home CW Music / EMG, ASIN: B001TOIZPS
Don Raye and Gene De Star Eyes Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Paul 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
Bebop
The New Real Book, Volume 2 (Key of C), Sher Music,

ISBN-10: 0961470178
Ray Noble Cherokee AND
Sarah Vaughan CD, In the Land of Hi-Fi, Polygram
Records, ASIN: B0000046XS
Oh, Lady Be Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
George & Ira Gershwin
Good 0757901689
Jerome Kern, Oscar The Song Is Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Hammerstein II You 0757901689
Ballads

Leo Robin, Ralph Easy Living Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Rainger 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-
10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Duke Ellington, Paul I Got It Bad And Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Francis Webster That Ain’t Good 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-
10: 1423451228 (low voice)
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Karl Suessdorf, John Moonlight in Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Blackburn Vermont 0757901689
Johnny Burke, Jimmy Polka Dots and Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Van Heusen Moonbeams 0757901689
Duke Ellington, Irvin Sophisticated Lady Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Mills, Mitchell Parish 0757901689
Victor Young, Ned Stella By Starlight Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Washington 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-
10: 1423451228 (low voice)
George & Ira Gershwin The Man I Love Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
0757901689
Michel Legrand, Alan & You Must Believe Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Marilyn Bergman In Spring 0757901689
Latin

Antonio Carlos Jobim, Desafinado Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Jon Hendricks & Jessie 0757901689
Cavanaugh
Freddie Hubbard Little Sunflower The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice
edition (ISBN-10: 0961470143)
CD of vocal version w/lyric by Karen Francis, Little
Sunflower, SteepleChase, ASIN: B0000067S3
Marcos Valle and Paulo So Nice Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Serfio Valle, Norman (Summer 0757901689
Gimble Samba)
Antonio Carlos Jobim Triste The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice
edition (ISBN-10: 0961470143)


Roberta Flack Feel Like The New Real Book, Volume 2 (Key of C), Sher Music, ISBN-10:
Makin’ Love 0961470178
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Benny Golson Killer Joe The New Real Book, Volume 2 (Key of C), Sher Music, ISBN-10:
0961470178
Ivan Lins Love Dance The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice Standards, Pop Fusion
Classics, Sher Music Co.; 1st edition (ISBN-10: 0961470143)
Eden Ahbez Nature Boy The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice Standards, Pop Fusion
Classics, Sher Music Co.; 1st edition (ISBN-10: 0961470143)
Paul Desmond Take Five Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN 0757901689
Unchain My Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Heart 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228
(low voice)
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Grade 8 Grade 8
GRADE 8
Technical work

Chromatic, Major, Dorian Minor scales in swing eighths, sixteenth, eighth note triplets, quarter note triplets
Dominant 7th scale in swing eighths, sixteenth, eighth note triplets, quarter note triplets
triplets
Major, Dorian minor, augmented, half-diminished and diminished seventh chords + add extensions (b9,9,
#9 11, #11, b13, 13)
Transcriptions
Sing transcriptions/vocalese from:

Transcription
Freddie Freeloader Miles Davis Jon Hendrics, voice Jon Hendricks, Freddie Freeloader:
Jon Hendricks & Friends, Denon
Records, ASIN: B0000034UG
How High The Moon Morgan Lewis, Ella Fitzgerald, voice Mack the Knife: The Complete Ella in
(Ella Fitzgerald’s solo Nancy Hamilton Berlin [Live], Polygram Records,
1 to 2 choruses) ASIN: B0000046QI
List A Blues

Horace Silver Doodlin’ Dee Dee Bridgewater CD,
Love & Peace: Tribute to Horace Silver
Polygram Records, ASIN: B0000046Z4
Wardell Gray (lyric Tiwisted Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN 0757901689
by Annie Ross)
Wes Montgomery West Coast Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Blues 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10:
1423451228 (low voice)
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Title Publisher and/or Recording

Composer(s)
Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler Between The Devil Just Standards Real Book (in C), Warner Bros
and the Deep Blue Publishing ISBN-10 0757901611
Sea
Burton Lane, E.Y. Harburg Old Devil Moon Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Victor Schertzinger, Johnny I Remember You Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Mercer ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal
Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny I Thought About You Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Mercer ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal
Cole Porter I’ve Got You Under Just Standards Real Book (in C), Warner Bros
My Skin Publishing ISBN-10 0757901611
Cole Porter Just One of Those Just Standards Real Book (in C), Warner Bros
THings Publishing ISBN-10 0757901611
Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Like Someone in Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Burke Love ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal
Benny Goodman, Edgar Stompin’ At The Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Sampson, Chick Webb, Savoy ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal
Andy Razaf Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Rhythm Changes

Charlie Parker, Dizzy Anthropology Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Gillespie 0757901689
Charlie Parker Dexterity Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
0757901689
Dizzy Gillespie & Kenny Salt Peanuts Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Clarke 0757901689
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Bebop

Charlie Parker (lyrics by Confirmation Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Skeeter Spight and Leroy 0757901689
Mitchell) AND
Eddie Jefferson CD, The Main Man,
Inner City Records, ASIN: B001BL2K2I
Thelonious Monk, Coleman I Mean You (lyric Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Hawkins (lyric by Jon version titled You 0757901689
Hendricks) Know Who)
Duke Pearson Jeanine Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
John Coltrane Giant Steps Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Ballads

Matt Dennis, Earl Brent Angel Eyes Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Herb Ellis, John Frigo, Lou Detour Ahead Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Carter 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-
10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Billy Strayhorn Chelsea Bridge he New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice Standards,
Pop Fusion Classics, Sher Music Co.; 1st edition
(ISBN-10: 0961470143)
Earle H. Hagen, Dick Harlem The New Real Book, Volume 2 (Key of C), Sher Music,
Rogers Nocturne ISBN-10: 0961470178
Jimmy Van Heusen, Here’s That The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice
Johnny Burke Rainy Day Standards, Pop Fusion Classics, Sher Music Co.; 1st
edition (ISBN-10: 0961470143)
Jimmy Van Heusen, Imagination Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
Johnny Burke 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard; Spi ed, ISBN-
10: 1423451228 (low voice)
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Billy Strayhorn Lush Life Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed, ISBN-10:
10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Lionel Hampton, Sonny Midnight Sun The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics, Choice
Burke, Johnny Mercer Standards, Pop Fusion Classics, Sher Music Co.; 1st
edition (ISBN-10: 0961470143)
Cootie Williams, Thelonious Round Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Monk, Bernie Hanighen Midnight 0757901689
Johnny Mercer, Hoagy Skylark Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Carmichael 0757901689
Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Stardust Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing, ISBN
Parish 0757901689
Latin

Aloysio De Oliveira, Ray Dindi The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics,
Gilbert, Antonio Carlos Choice Standards, Pop Fusion Classics, Sher
Jobim Music Co.; 1st edition (ISBN-10:
0961470143)
Bronislau Kaper, Paul Invitation Just Jazz Real Book (in C), Alfred Publishing,
Francis Webster ISBN 0757901689
Dori Caymmi Like A Lover The New Real Book, Volume 2 (Key of C),
Sher Music, ISBN-10: 0961470178
Horace Silver Nica’s Dream The New Real Book, Volume 2 (Key of C),
(lead sheet is instrumental Sher Music, ISBN-10: 0961470178
only; lyric sung on Love & and Dee Dee Bridgewater CD,
Peace CD) Love & Peace: Tribute to Horace Silver
Polygram Records, ASIN: B0000046Z4
Ivan Lins, Vitor Martins The Island The New Real Book (in C); Jazz Classics,
Alan & Marilyn Bergman Choice Standards, Pop Fusion Classics, Sher
Music Co.; 1st edition (ISBN-10:
0961470143)
Johnny Mandel, Paul The Shadow of Your Smile Just Standards Real Book (in C), Warner Bros
Francis Webster (also known as Love Publishing ISBN-10 0757901611
Theme From The
Sandpiper)
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Grade 8 Grade 8


Falts Waller (lyric by Richard Jitterbug Waltz The New Real Book, Vol. 3, Sher Music Co., ISBN-
Maltby, Jr. from Ain’t 10: 1883217032
Misbehavin musical)
Charles Fox, Norman Gimbel Killing Me Softly Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard;
Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice),
AND
Roberta Flack CD, Killing Me Softly With His Song,
Rhino Atlantic,
ASIN: B00370DMU0
John Lennon, Paul McCartney Michelle Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Sigmund Romberg & Softly As In A Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Oscar Hammerstein II Morning ISBN-10: 0634060805 (high voice); Hal Leonard;
Sunrise Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
John Lennon, Paul McCartney Yesterday Real Vocal Book. Hal Leonard Corp; 2nd ed,
Spi ed, ISBN-10: 1423451228 (low voice)
Michel Legrand, Alan & Marilyn Windmills of My The Michel Legrand Songbook, Alfred Music
Bergman Mind Publishing (AP.PF9650).
ISBN 1576239330
Grady Tate CD, Windmills of My Mind, El Records,

ASIN: B0009V6FEA
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Annexure 1 Annexure 1
Annexure 1: Marks Categories for Graded Exam and Performance Level

Assessments across all instruments
Roll of Honour 90-100% (85-100%)

An excellent exam showing perfect grasp of technical work, consistently high level of technical
control in the repertoire, an outstanding rendition of various styles and from Gr 5 onwards
enormous skill in musical communication.
Distinction 80-88% (80-83%)

Ranging from an excellent to a very well prepared exam showing fluent grasp of technical work,
consistently good technical control in the repertoire, a good rendition of various styles and from
Gr 5 onwards skill in musical communication.
Merit 70-78%
A well prepared exam showing a convincing grasp of technical work, overall technical control in
the repertoire with occasional slips, ability to present various styles and from Gr 5 onwards a
feeling for musical communication.
Pass 50-68%
Ranging from an adequately prepared to a reasonably well prepared exam that shows sufficient
control of technical work, some technical grasp in the repertoire, a fair ability to project different
styles and from Gr 5 onwards some sense of basic musical shape.
Fail 20-47%
Ranging from a totally unprepared to an inadequately prepared exam that shows little or no
control over technique in either technical work or repertoire, no variety in styles, lack of
confidence and from Gr 5 onwards little or no musical insight.
* Grade 8
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Annexure 2 Annexure 2
Annexure 2: Rhythmic Exercises
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Vocal Jazz syllabus

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Syllabus compiled by Lenora Zenzalai Helm 2012

Basic Requirements and Allocation of Marks ........................................................................................................... 6

Technical Work and Repertoire VOCAL JAZZ

Annexure 2: Rhythmic Exercises................................................................................................................................. 38

1.8 Candidates may use any edition of the prescribed works.

1.10 Improvisation is an integral aspect of jazz performance. Candidates must sing an

2 Alternative and Own Choice Works

2.3 Applications to present an alternative or own choice work must:

3.4 Setting up of equipment

3.5 Backing tracks

4.1 All technical work must be sung:

4.3 All technical work to be performed mf.

7 Theory of Music requirements and prerequisites

8.2 International music qualifications

8.3 Application procedure

Performance Level Assessments

10 Participation in the Unisa Music Scholarship Competitions

10.1 Age Restrictions

10.2 Requirements for participation

Basic Requirements and Allocation of Marks

1 Jazz Vocal Grade Examinations

1.2 Technical Work

1.5 Practical Musicianship

2 Performance Level Assessments (PLAs)

2.2 Technical Work

2.6 Practical Musicianship

3.4 No marks or symbols are awarded, only commentary.

3.6 One teacher or parent may be present at the evaluation.

Performance Level Assessment

5.1 For Rhythmic Exercises please refer to Annexure 2 on page 39.

Technical work and Repertoire VOCAL JAZZ

All technical work must be sung:

All technical work to be performed mf.

All technical work with minimum tempo: q = 80

Composer(s) Title Publisher and/or Recording

Ma Rainey See, See Ma Rainey, CD, Milestone Records, ASIN: B000000XW5

Arnett Cobb Smooth Best Of Ella Fitzgerald

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List B Traditional Repertoire

Swing (Med or Up tempo)

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List C Additional Jazz Hybrid Repertoire

Composer(s) Title Publisher and/or Recording

All technical work with minimum tempo: q = 80

Composer(s) Title Publisher and/or Recording

List B Traditional Repertoire

Swing (Med or Up tempo)

Composer(s) Title Publisher and/or Recording

Composer(s) Title Publisher and/or Recording

Composer(s) Title Publisher and/or Recording