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[Dulciana]

Fingers tightly crossed for your result, Ju Ju! 

The theory side of things is certainly the niggle.  You have to have a pass in Grade 5 theory, in order to sit Grade 6 practical.  (I'm one of the many who did a crash course to Gd. 5 theory for this exact reason, and then no more!)   Exams aren't everything and I'm sure a whole world of wonderful songs, arias, etc. etc.  awaits you!   

[Ju Ju]

  I'll let you know when I hear.

[Ju Ju]

Just got the results. I got a merit. I didn't do at all well on the aural part of the exam, which I was aware that I floundered. Rather disappointed as I had hoped to get a distinction again and had been singing at distinction level, but that's exams for you.

[limpy]

Ju Ju you passed and got a merit - well done.
Aurals are hard, don't be harsh on yourself

[Dulciana]

Congratulations, Ju Ju.        A merit is good!   I completely agree with Limpy about the aurals - and there's always the next grade.  And.....there's always concerts, with no aurals! 
Dulciana
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[Ju Ju]

Thank you!

[Ju Ju]

Just heard that all my fellow students are disappointed in their marks. Marking an exam is so subjective, but my singing teacher has been very accurate in what her students are likely to achieve so far, so she is disappointed as well. It really doesn't matter, but.......

[Dulciana]

I've heard of this happening before, Ju Ju.  Sounds like an over-zealous examiner, maybe.............

[Ju Ju]

One of them just passed. Got a distinction last time. She's not going to bother with any more grades. Seems a shame.

[Dulciana]

It certainly does.   I think some examiners are looking for perfection.  That's not what it's all about.  Credit where credit is due. 

[Ju Ju]

Just got my certificate and the accompanying feedback, which were positive and encouraging. Good pitch, performance, dynamics, diction and tone, though said this was inconsistent, which my teacher disagreed with. My insecurity in sight reading and aural work let me down.

I've been looking at a variety of songs to look at for Grade 5.

[Joyce]

Well done on the Merit Ju Ju, not to be snuffed at. I remember my hubby doing grade 3 practical in classical guitar. He had to sing too, well he tried to.  He passed though, but never did the theory.  Exams aren't everything, so long as you can hold the tune, rythym etc. Sure you'll go far. 

[Ju Ju]

My singing teacher has suggested I familiarise myself with classical music. I have never been very interested in classical music. I grew up with rock music. Where to start? Any suggestions?

[Dulciana]

Where do you want to start, Ju Ju?  Vocal, choral, orchestral, keyboard, chamber music.............?
D.

[Ju Ju]

  the mind boggles!

Perhaps orchestral. My dad has a large cd collection, which sadly he cannot listen to as he has hearing loss that makes it uncomfortable to listen to. He would be delighted if I were to borrow anything.