Level 1 - Foundation

A 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 1

The group will perform one musical scene from memory of their own choice, which will include ONE song.

Grade 2

The 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 3

The 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 - Intermediate

A 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 4

The 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 5

The 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 - Advanced

A 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 6

The 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 7

The 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 8

The 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.