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
At grade 6, Learners will perform two songs and one spoken song from memory. At grades 7 and 8 Learners will perform three songs from memory, taken from a published work of musical theatre or from a film musical from one of the genres below:
- Light Operetta
- Musical Comedy
- Golden Age
- Pastiche Musical
- Pop/Rock Musical
- Juke Box Musical
- Concept Musical
- Book Musical
The selected songs should differ in theme, setting, type of character and/or mood, enabling the Learner(s) to display some contrast. They should enable the Learner(s) to engage with complex emotions and universal themes. The content of the songs should be technically appropriate for the level.
The abilities, vocal range, emotional understanding, and past experience of the Learner(s) should always be taken into consideration before deciding 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.
The content, themes and characters of the musicals or film musicals should therefore be considered suitable for the Learner(s) in question before making a final decision.