Singing Examinations, 2018-2022

Initial Grade, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 

Singing Examinations from 2023

Initial Grade, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 

Trinity Singing Exams syllabus validity

Trinity's Singing Syllabus no longer operates with an end date. All song choices remain valid until further notice.  Planned updates will be announced at least 12 months in advance.

Trinity will continue to increase the repertoire available to candidates through a continual programme of new publication releases. Most repertoire and technical pieces will remain indefinitely*. You will find information about new publication releases on

Chimes Exam Search tool

Please use the Chimes Exam Search tool, or, alternatively, please email us and we would be happy to assist in finding your exam music for you.

This change in approach makes Trinity exams more accessible, provides rich, and ever-increasing, repertoire to choose from, and encourages candidates to continue singing the music they love for as long as they wish.

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Photocopies & downloads
Candidates should not perform from unauthorised photocopies (or other kinds of copies) or illegal downloads of copyright music in examinations. In the UK, certain circumstances limit the use of copybooks in examinations. The MPA's Code of Fair Practice gives further guidance. The applicant should apply to the copyright holder and obtain permission before making a copy for an examination. Candidates and Applicants must act within the law with regard to copyright.