Classical Singing
About LCME Classical Singing exams
There are eight LCME Classical Singing grades, four performance diplomas and three teaching diplomas.
The standard graded exams consist of a performance of three pieces, technical work, sight reading, a discussion and aural tests.
We also provide alternatives to our standard examination format designed to offer something different to our diverse range of candidates:
- Recital – an exam entirely or predominantly performance-based
- Leisure Play – a performance of four pieces, with an optional own-choice piece
- Concert – an entirely performance-based diploma exam
Syllabus Validity
Please note that the 2011– 2020 Classical Singing Grades Repertoire List has been extended until further notice.
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What’s in the exam
Grades
Exam content
- Technical work
- Performance (3 pieces)
- Discussion
- Sight reading
- Aural tests
Leisure Play
Exam content
- Performance (4 pieces)
Recital
Exam content
- Performance (4 pieces)
- Additional piece/Sight reading/Discussion
DipLCM
Exam content
Standard:
- Performance
- Discussion
- Sight reading
Recital:
- Performance
- Discussion/Sight reading
Concert:
- Performance
ALCM
Exam content
Standard:
- Performance
- Discussion
- Sight reading
Recital:
- Performance
- Discussion/Sight reading
Concert:
- Performance
LLCM
Exam content
Standard:
- Performance
- Discussion
- Sight Reading
Recital:
- Performance
- Discussion/Sight Reading
Concert:
- Performance
FLCM
Exam content
- Performance
- Programme notes
DipLCM Teaching
Exam content
- Teaching: live/recorded lesson
- Presentation
- Demonstration & Performance
- Discussion
ALCM Teaching
Exam content
- Teaching: live/recorded lesson
- Essay
- Presentation
- Demonstration & Performance
- Discussion
LLCM Teaching
Exam content
- Teaching: live/recorded lesson
- Dissertation
- Presentation & Demonstration
- Discussion