Voice part abbreviations
| Part | Abbreviation | Voice |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | S | Soprano or male treble |
| Part 2 | A | Alto or male treble |
| Part 3 | C | Cambiata / tenor |
| Part 4 | B | Baritone |
Early adolescent and changing voices
Due to their physical development, students’ vocal ranges are constantly shifting. Each semester, to determine the appropriate part assignment for early adolescent female voices, consider listening to each student on an individual basis for vocal comfort and vocal color. In following semesters, everything could change.
As with the girls, listen to the boys for vocal comfort and vocal color. Helpful information is posted on the Cambiata Institute site (cambiatainstitute.com), especially the voice testing video under Resources. The vocal ranges provided below can be used to assist you in your music selection process.
Early adolescent vocal range overview
- soprano females, grades 6, 7, 8: [B-ff]
- soprano males, grade 6 (many, but fewer as the year progresses)
- soprano males, grade 7 (occasional)
- alto females, grades 6, 7, 8: [A-d]
- alto males, grade 6 (many, but fewer as the year progresses)
- alto males, grade 7 (occasional)
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male treble I, grade 6, many in Aug-Dec: [B-dd]
| Title | Voicing | Composer / Arranger |
|---|---|---|
| male treble II, grade 6, many in Jan-May | [A-a] | |
| cambiata I/Phase A | 6th, many; 7th, some | 8th, few: [A-a]. |
| cambiata I/Phase B | 6th, some; 7th, many | 8th, few: [F#-f#]. |
| cambiata II | 6th, few; 7th, some | 8th, many: E-e]. |
| baritone/Phase A | 6th, occasional; 7th, many | 8th, some: [C-d]. |
| baritone/Phase B | 6th, occasional; 7th, some | 8th, many: [AA-c]. |