IMPORTANT: Please note that this guidance pertains to the updated 2027 Musical Theatre Syllabus (for exams taken from 1st January 2027 onwards). For guidance relating to the 2021 Musical Theatre Syllabus (for exams taken before 31st December 2026), please see here: Musical Theatre Exams (Solo / Duo) - 2021 SYLLABUS

For Level 1 Solo/Duo Musical Theatre examinations the Learner(s) must perform two songs of their own choice from memory.

Both songs must be taken from a published work of musical theatre or from a film musical.

The selected songs should differ in theme, setting, type of character and/or mood, enabling the Learner(s) to display some contrast. The content of the two songs should offer some opportunity for interpretative choices wiithin the emotional understanding of the Learner(s).

The melodic line of the songs should offer some challenge but remain within the vocal range of the Learner(s). 

The abilities, vocal range, emotional understanding, and past experience of the Learner(s) should always be taken into consideration before making a decision on repertoire selection.

The knowledge section should also be taken into consideration and whether the piece chosen enables the learner to answer the knowledge questions to the best of their abilities.