Going solo: LCME’s new Musical Theatre syllabus

Since 2019 we have all witnessed significant national and artistic events that have made us rethink our perceptions of the world and have reshaped our vision for the future, be it social, artistic, cultural or political. Emerging from the tidal wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are using this opportunity to change our approach to the speech and drama examinations of the London College of Music Examinations.

In rethinking our examinations, the first step was to re-consider the aims and objectives of our Music Theatre qualification. The revised syllabus will be rebranded as Musical Theatre to reflect the significant components of this art form and to promote an understanding of the journey to be undertaken by each performer. The graded and diploma syllabus encourages a gradual development of the creative artistry associated with this art form and the need to understand the power of the spoken and sung word.