{"product_id":"rockschool-vocals-grade-8-2026-bk-ola","title":"Rockschool Vocals Grade 8 (2026) Book with Online Audio NEW- COMING SOON","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.4em; font-size: 1.25em; font-weight: bold; color: #00a181;\"\u003eRockschool Vocals Grade 8 (2026) Book with Online Audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe refreshed Rockschool Vocals 2026 syllabus for Grade 8, featuring 12 contemporary performance tracks plus backing tracks, interactive RiFF learning tools and supporting exam material.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ePRE-ORDER: This 2026 title is not yet available from Australian stock. Orders will be supplied once local stock becomes available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75em;\"\u003eRockschool Vocals 2026 brings a major repertoire refresh to the contemporary vocal syllabus, with \u003cstrong\u003e12 tracks at every grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — eight new selections for 2026 alongside four favourites retained from the previous syllabus. The repertoire spans contemporary pop, rock, soul, musical theatre and more, giving singers material that feels relevant both in lessons and in performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75em;\"\u003eAt Grade 8, the course focuses on high-level contemporary vocal performance, stylistic command and preparation for the demands of the final Rockschool grade. The technical requirements remain consistent with the previous syllabus, allowing teachers and students to move into the new repertoire without rebuilding the technical programme from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75em;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #095c15;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractice \u0026amp; Digital Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75em;\"\u003eThe 2026 syllabus is supported by Rockschool's RiFF learning platform, with interactive sheet music, looping, tempo controls and transposition to help singers practise in a way that suits their voice. Video mentor content provides repertoire excerpts and performance guidance, while professionally recorded backing tracks support preparation away from lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75em;\"\u003eThe new Stem Mixer adds further flexibility by allowing compatible tracks to be broken into vocal, backing-vocal and instrumental elements so students can isolate or rebalance parts during practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 Songs Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75em; padding-left: 1.25em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBang Bang\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jessie J feat. Nicki Minaj \u0026amp; Ariana Grande\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful Things\u003c\/strong\u003e — Benson Boone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI Am Changing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dreamgirls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI Have Nothing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Whitney Houston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI'm Here\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Color Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKiss From a Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLose Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Teddy Swims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMisery Business\u003c\/strong\u003e — Paramore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOscar Winning Tears\u003c\/strong\u003e — RAYE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParanoid Android\u003c\/strong\u003e — Radiohead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeak\u003c\/strong\u003e — Skunk Anansie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen You Were Young\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Killers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 76, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockschool Vocals 2026 At a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracks per grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12 (8 new for 2026 + 4 returning favourites)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepertoire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eContemporary pop, rock, soul, musical theatre and other modern styles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacking tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProfessional studio-quality backing tracks included with the syllabus resources\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiFF tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInteractive sheet music, looping, tempo adjustment and transposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem Mixer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAI-powered stem splitting for isolating and balancing vocal and instrumental parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLevelled tips, repertoire excerpts and mentor guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRepertoire refresh for 2026; technical requirements remain unchanged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available in the Rockschool Vocals 2026 series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75em; padding-left: 1.25em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rockschool-vocals-debut-2026-bk-ola\" style=\"color: rgb(3, 68, 10);\"\u003eRockschool Vocals Debut (2026)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rockschool-vocals-grade-1-2026-bk-ola\" style=\"color: rgb(3, 68, 10);\"\u003eRockschool Vocals Grade 1 (2026)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rockschool-vocals-grade-2-2026-bk-ola\" style=\"color: rgb(3, 68, 10);\"\u003eRockschool Vocals Grade 2 (2026)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rockschool-vocals-grade-3-2026-bk-ola\" style=\"color: rgb(3, 68, 10);\"\u003eRockschool Vocals Grade 3 (2026)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rockschool-vocals-grade-4-2026-bk-ola\" style=\"color: rgb(3, 68, 10);\"\u003eRockschool Vocals Grade 4 (2026)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rockschool-vocals-grade-5-2026-bk-ola\" style=\"color: rgb(3, 68, 10);\"\u003eRockschool Vocals Grade 5 (2026)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rockschool-vocals-grade-6-2026-bk-ola\" style=\"color: rgb(3, 68, 10);\"\u003eRockschool Vocals Grade 6 (2026)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rockschool-vocals-grade-7-2026-bk-ola\" style=\"color: rgb(3, 68, 10);\"\u003eRockschool Vocals Grade 7 (2026)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Encore Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44361288712251,"sku":null,"price":52.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9275\/6027\/files\/Untitled-04October2026at12.34.04_22.png?v=1791101778","url":"https:\/\/www.music2u.com.au\/products\/rockschool-vocals-grade-8-2026-bk-ola","provider":"Music2u.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}