LC Music case studies
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London College of Music Examinations (LCME) is described on its own site as "a university-owned, inclusive board for performance exams." It states that LCME was established in 1887 and that it offers "globally recognised qualifications and awards in music, drama, communications, and creative media." LCME sits within the University of West London, and its published address is University of West London, St Mary's Road, Ealing, London W5 5RF. The provision is broad rather than single-instrument. LCME lists qualifications in Piano, Singing, Musical Theatre, Guitar & Ukulele, Strings & Harp, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Keyboard, Organ & Accordion, Jazz, Traditional Music, Ensemble, Conducting, Composition & Thesis, Music in Worship, Creative Media, Drama, Communication, Early Learning and Stave House, plus Music Theory. Its exam levels include Grades, Recital Grades, Leisure Play, Digital Exams (Recorded & Live Online), Performance Diplomas, Pre-Grade 1 and Early Learning, Teaching Diplomas, Theory Exams and Theory Diplomas. The LC Music case studies are 5 cases and about 3,330 words.
1The Edited Digital Piano Recording
Amara, 14, is entered for LCM Piano Grade 6 as a recorded digital exam. She records at home on a phone.
666 words, about 3 min2Laryngitis Five Days Before a Singing Exam
Jonah, 18, is entered for LCM Singing Grade 8 in five days. His programme is a Handel aria, a Schubert Lied, a Sondheim ballad and a contemporary pop arrangement.
669 words, about 3 min3Accurate Notes, Limited Improvisation
Priya, 16, takes LCM Jazz Piano Grade 7. Her programme is a bebop head, a ballad and a 12-bar blues.
668 words, about 3 min4Teaching Diploma Portfolio With Missing Consent
Mr Okafor is a candidate for an LCM Teaching Diploma. He submits a portfolio containing three students, two lesson videos, a scheme of work and reflective notes.
665 words, about 3 min5The Nine-Minute Theory Exam Outage
During an online LCM Theory Grade 5 exam, Leah’s home internet drops for nine minutes in the middle of Section B. The proctoring log shows a gap, then she reconnects and finishes with four minutes left.
662 words, about 3 min