LAMDA Examinations at Musicians Ltd
What is LAMDA?
What is involved in a LAMDA Exam?
At Musicians Ltd, we offer the following exams for Remote Online Assessments:
Performance
- Acting (Solo or Duo)
- Musical Theatre
- Shakespeare
Communication
- Speaking In Public
- Speaking Verse and Prose
- Introductory
- Introductory (Stage 1, 2 & 3)
- Entry Level
- Level 1 - Grades 1, 2 & 3
- Level 2 - Grades 4, & 5
- Level 3 - Grades 6, 7 & 8 (known as Bronze, Silver & Gold)
Why Take a LAMDA Exam?
Through the grades, LAMDA offers an ongoing measurement of speech & drama progress which benchmarks every stage of a student’s development. They support a steady improvement in self-confidence, vocal and physical technique. The exams are created to suit abilities of children of all ages, from a young child reciting a short poem from memory, to a teenager delivering a powerful Shakespearean monologue.
Who Should consider a LAMDA qualification?
- Anyone who loves drama or musical theatre
- Existing students with an aptitude for drama and want to polish technique and prepare for auditions
- Anyone who wants to work on their communication or presentation skills
- Students who wish to gain more UCAS points for university and college entry
What is the format of a LAMDA Exam?
How is a LAMDA Exam Marked?
- Interpretation
- Technique
- Knowledge
The Interpretation mark reflects the student’s imaginative engagement with the written word – how well has he or she grasped and communicated?
- the surface message
- the underlying emotional content?
The Technique mark reflects the students’ vocal and physical performance – how well does he or she use the voice and body to?
- engage the listener
- give a sense of conviction and truthfulness?
The Knowledge mark reflects the student’s:
- theoretical understanding of language and/or performance
- ability to share their ideas in discussion.
- 80+ Distinction
- 65-79 Merit
- 50-64 Pass