Group Musical Theatre Exams
LAMDA Examinations in Musical Theatre for the Actor/Singer are designed to develop the skills necessary to communicate the dramatic content of musical text in an ensemble. The emphasis is on performance and presentation rather than on the study of musical theatre as a whole. The minimum group size is 3 with no upper limit specified.
These examinations offer candidates the opportunity of sharing responsibility for the performance and therefore the group, not the individual candidate, is assessed. Group Examinations are open to all individuals regardless of age.
Entry
A performance of a musical scene between four and five minutes in length. The content of the song(s) will be simple and accessible, conveying meaning clearly and unambiguously.
Level 1 - FoundationA performance of a musical scene between five and ten minutes in length. The content of the selected songs will offer some opportunity for interpretative choices. Grade 1The group will perform one musical scene from memory of their own choice, which will include ONE song. Grade 2The group will perform one musical scene from memory of their own choice, which will include TWO songs, at least one of which must be sung by the full chorus. Grade 3The group will perform one musical scene from memory of their own choice, which will include TWO contrasting songs, at least one of which must be sung by the full chorus. |
Level 2 - IntermediateA performance of a musical scene, or sequence of musical scenes from the same musical, between ten and fifteen minutes in length. The content of the selected songs will offer opportunities for a variety of approaches and interpretative choices. Grade 4The group will perform from memory a musical scene, or sequence of scenes from the same musical, of their own choice, which will include THREE songs, or sections from songs, and enough dialogue to develop character and situation. At least one of the songs will be sung by the full chorus. Grade 5The group will perform from memory a musical scene, or sequence of scenes from the same musical, of their own choice, which will include THREE songs, or sections from songs, and enough dialogue to develop character and situation. Two of the songs must be contrasting and at least one must be sung by the full chorus. |
Level 3 - AdvancedA performance of a musical scene, sequence of musical scenes from the same musical or programme of musical scenes, between fifteen and twenty minutes in length. The content of the selected songs will enable candidates to engage with complex emotions and universal themes. The content of the selected songs will be technically appropriate for this level. Grade 6The group will perform from memory a musical scene, or sequence of scenes of their own choice, which will include a balance between song, movement and dialogue. They will sing FOUR songs, or sections from songs, at least two of which will be sung by the full chorus. Grade 7The group will perform from memory a musical scene, or sequence of scenes of their own choice, which will include a balance between song, movement and dialogue and cover a range of styles of emotions. They will sing FOUR songs, or sections from songs, at least two of which will be sung by the full chorus. Grade 8The group will perform from memory a musical scene, or a sequence of scenes of their own choice, which will include a balance between song, movement and dialogue and display contrasting styles and characterisations. They will sing FOUR songs or sections from songs. |
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