Group Exams

Can learners choose any author for their Group recital selections?
Yes. Learners may either select an author from the approved list in the Group Syllabus or choose an author of their own preference.
Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Do all the Group recital pieces need to be by the same author?
Yes. The verse, prose, and scene selections must all be chosen from the published works or published adaptations of a single author.
Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 8:56 AM
What is required for the Grade 8 Musical Theatre exam performance?
Learners must devise and present one musical scene that includes four songs and enough spoken dialogue to clearly develop the character and situation. The s...
Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Can the spoken dialogue for Grade 8 Group Musical Theatre be taken entirely from a published script?
No. The spoken dialogue must include a devised element. It can be entirely original, or a combination of published and devised material, but it cannot be en...
Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 8:56 AM
How do learners choose the four songs for their Grade 8 Group Musical Theatre scene?
Learners have two options for song selections:  Four songs from one or more stage/film musicals, or  Four songs from the discography of a single mod...
Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 8:57 AM
For Grade 8 Group Musical Theatre exams what if a song fits into both the musical and modern artist's discography categories?
Some songs appear in both musicals and as part of a modern artist's discography. In such cases, the Learner can choose how to categorise it.  Exampl...
Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 8:57 AM
For Grade 8 Group Musical Theatre exams, if I use songs by a modern artist, can they be from multiple artists?
No. If selecting from the discography of a modern artist, all four songs must be by the same artist or artist group.
Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 at 8:57 AM