Rockschool music qualifications are tailor-made for the contemporary musician.
Gospel Graded Music Exams
RSL have worked extensively with the Gospel Music Industry Alliance (GMIA) to create a Rockschool Graded Exam for singers who perform in the Gospel tradition. Starting with Grade 6, candidates can choose from a range of benchmarked pieces that have been chosen by leading Gospel partitioners such as RSL Fellows Karen Gibson and Anu Omideyi.
Revolutionary gospel qualifications
Until now, the proficiency and level of musicianship amongst gospel professionals has not been recognised outside of gospel circles. Therefore, to drive change, we, at RSL Awards, have partnered with the Gospel Music Industry Alliance, (GMIA) to release an exciting new initiative created to award these standards of excellence.
Roger Moore
Co-Chair, GMIA
“As a West Midlands-based GMIA representative, born and bred in Birmingham, this launch represents a thread which will breakthrough educational barriers and unite Gospel practitioners all around the country impacting the next generation inside schools, churches and many other musical hubs and organisations.”
Roger Moore
Co-Chair, GMIA
“As a West Midlands-based GMIA representative, born and bred in Birmingham, this launch represents a thread which will breakthrough educational barriers and unite Gospel practitioners all around the country impacting the next generation inside schools, churches and many other musical hubs and organisations.”
Anu Omideyi
Co-Chair, GMIA
“Some of the aims of the Gospel Music Industry Alliance are to bring together, celebrate and educate gospel musicians alongside providing educational opportunities for anybody who wants to learn. So, we are delighted with this partnership with RSL that is recognising the great work of some – though by no…
Anu Omideyi
Co-Chair, GMIA
“Some of the aims of the Gospel Music Industry Alliance are to bring together, celebrate and educate gospel musicians alongside providing educational opportunities for anybody who wants to learn. So, we are delighted with this partnership with RSL that is recognising the great work of some – though by no means all – of gospel music’s illustrious practitioners, and launching an educational programme of immense quality. This is an exciting advancement in gospel music.”
Norton York
Founder, RSL Awards
“Over 30 years ago, RSL Awards created the world’s first pop and rock grade exams. We continue our pioneering work today in partnership with GMIA to present the first ever UK gospel music graded exams. By doing this, we are thrilled to recognise the wonderful artistry in gospel music for…
Norton York
Founder, RSL Awards
“Over 30 years ago, RSL Awards created the world’s first pop and rock grade exams. We continue our pioneering work today in partnership with GMIA to present the first ever UK gospel music graded exams. By doing this, we are thrilled to recognise the wonderful artistry in gospel music for the first time in UK music education. Thanks to the GMIA and RSL staff for spearheading this vision.”
Graded Music Exams & UCAS Points
As with any regulated Rockschool Exams, grades 6-8 earn UCAS points to help with admission to higher education. Click here to learn more and to calculate your number of UCAS Points…
Repertoire
| Title | Artist | YouTube Original Link | Indicative Sheet Music Link | Rockschool Backing Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Over | Gene Moore | Click here... | N/A | Click here to download... |
| Shackles | Mary Mary | Click here... | Find on Sheet Music Direct | Click here to download... |
| Brand New Day | Kingdom Choir | Click here... | N/A | Click here to download... |
| God is Good | Jonathan McReynolds | Click here... | Find on Sheet Music Direct | Click here to download... |
| Alabaster Box | Cece Winanas | Click here... | Find on Sheet Music Direct | Click here to download... |
| Love Is | Sinai | Click here... | N/A | Click here to download... |
Please note video links are externally sourced form YouTube…
Downloads
Please download the Rockschool GMIA Gospel Music backing tracks that you will need to perform to in your Vocals exam…
Move Over by Gene Moore: Rockschool GMIA Backing Track
zip
8.4 MB
Shackles by Mary Mary: Rockschool GMIA Backing Track
zip
6.1 MB
Brand New Day by Kingdom Choir: Rockschool GMIA Backing Track
zip
9.0 MB
God is Good by Jonathan McReynolds: Rockschool GMIA Backing Track
zip
5.3 MB
Alabaster Box by Cece Winanas: Rockschool GMIA Backing Track
zip
12.2 MB
Love Is by Sinai: Rockschool GMIA Backing Track
zip
8.0 MB
Rockschool Vocals Syllabus (2021)
pdf
2.4 MB
Please note video links are externally sourced form YouTube…
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Candidates should learn the pieces according to the form and structure of the YouTube link provided. Within the Graded Exam, candidates will be expected to perform to the Piano backing track provided.
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Candidates can choose five pieces from this list to complete a Performance Certificate. Alternatively, candidates can choose three pieces from this list and remainder of the requirement from the Rockschool Grade book to complete a Graded Exam or Graded Certificate. All exam types can be entered as a face-to-face exam, recorded or live stream digital exam. Learn more about the exam formats here…
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Simply purchase your Grade 6 exam from our online shop and complete your entry as normal. You’ll be able to choose Gospel Vocals from the drop-down instrument selector menu when completing you entry via your secure account.
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Your certificate will proudly display the GMIA logo in addition to the normal RSL credentials.
Ready to Enter for an Exam?
Entering for your exam is a simple process. Simply purchase your exam entry via the link below, before completing your entry via your secure account (you will be given instructions on this step after checkout).
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