LAMDA Level 3 Graded Examination in Musical Theatre For The Actor/Singer
Qualification summary
LAMDA examinations in Musical Theatre for the Actor/Singer are designed to develop the skills necessary to communicate the dramatic content of musical text over a range of musical styles/categories. The emphasis is on performance and presentation rather than on the study of musical theatre as a whole.
These examinations also provide candidates with the opportunity to develop skills which support the delivery of dramatic text and devised performance. For this reason, these examinations complement Graded Examinations in Drama: Acting and Graded Examinations in Drama: Devised Performance.
Candidates who prepare themselves appropriately will develop:
1 Interpretative skills
2 Technical skills
3 Knowledge of the performance process.
1.2 Broad Objectives of the Qualification
1 Interpretative skills
Candidates are required:
• To explore style, form, character, subtext and context in order to realise the specific demands of the scene and/or song.
• To create a credible sense of reality by focusing on the immediacy of the situation.
2 Technical skills
Candidates are required to build skills in:
• Voice, diction, movement, setting and staging
• Musicality: pitch, rhythm and phrasing.
3 Knowledge of the performance process
Candidates are required:
• To understand character, situation, staging, context, subtext and musical style.
Qualification details
OG - Other General Qualification
Accreditation start date:
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Graded Examinations in Musical Theatre For The Actor/Singer are based on a model of 'progressive mastery'. Each grade level is self-contained but builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding acquired at previous grades.
All Graded examinations in Musical Theatre provide signposts to Key Skills. Their challenging nature can provide a strong foundation for further vocational study in the Performing Arts at Level 4 and above in the National Qualifications Framework. They also provide an opportunity for students to develop a range of technical, performance and research skills, along with personal competencies/PLTS. These can provide a strong foundation for a wider range of further learning, work or employment possibilities.
Actor/Actress
Arts Administrator
Cinema/Theatre Attendant
Classical Musician
Dance Teacher
Dancer
Entertainer
Music Composer
Music Conductor
Music Industry Promotions Manager
Music Publisher
Music Teacher
Music Therapist
Playworker
School Teacher
Singer
Sound Engineer (Recording Industry)
Sound Engineer (Theatre)
Sound Technician
Speech and Language Therapist
Stage Manager
Stagehand
Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
TV/Film Camera Operator
TV/Film Director
TV/Film Editor
TV/Film Floor Manager
TV/Film Producer
TV/Film Production Assistant
TV/Film Runner
TV/Film/Theatre Wardrobe Assistant
TV/Radio Announcer/Presenter
Writer
Youth and Community Worker
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
Each examination provides an opportunity for an independent assessment of any candidate's work.
Each examiner is responsible for assessing candidates in the first instance. As part of LAMDA Examinations monitoring system all Team Leaders monitor examiners once per year. They in turn are monitored by the Chief Examiner. All examiners also take part in annual Standardisation procedures.
Candidates are encouraged to assess their own interpretations and technique in performance and use the examiner report sheet as a springboard to improve their work as well as to celebrate success.
Musical Theatre exams provide an opportunity for a candidate to have an independent assessment of their skills in stagecraft, singing, acting and movement in one holistic performance.
The following endorsed titles are achievable under this qualification accreditation number:
Level 3 Advanced - Grade 6 - Bronze Medal, Grade 7 - Silver Medal, Grade 8 - Gold Medal
Graded Examination: Musical Theatre For The Actor/Singer are offered in the following formats:
* Solo (one candidate) - where the candidate performs alone
* Duo (two candidates) - where candidates perform all songs/scenes collaboratively