Singing for Musical Theatre
Practical Grades are face-to-face exams that focus on all-round musical knowledge and skills, including performance. Exams are available at Grades 1 to 8. In the exam you perform three accompanied songs and one unaccompanied song, as well as taking sight-singing and aural tests.
The UK pilot for using recorded accompaniment in Singing for Musical Theatre Practical Grades finished on 30 September 2023 and we will not be offering this as an option in the future. All Practical Grade candidates must now have live accompaniment as specified in the syllabus. Recorded accompaniment continues to be permanent option for Performance Grades in all subjects. Find out more about Performance Grade accompaniment.
Downloads
Download a PDF of the full Singing for Musical Theatre Practical Grades qualification specification. This includes the syllabus and marking criteria as well as detailed information about exam requirements.
Performance Grades are digital exams assessed from a video recording. They have a strong focus on performance, including communication, interpretation and delivery. In the exam you perform a programme of four songs.
You can take Performance Grades at Grades 1 to 8. There are no booking periods or exam sessions so you can choose when to book, record and submit your exam.
As well as reading the qualification specification and syllabus for your subject, you should read our Performance Grade guidance which includes important information about recording and submitting your exam video. Follow the link below to find out more.
Downloads
Download PDFs of the Performance Grades Qualification Specification and Singing for Musical Theatre syllabus.
ABRSM Grades 4-8 from 2021
Here you will find recordings of the Singing for Musical Theatre Sample Aural Tests at Grades 4-8, plus a mock test for each grade. Click on the below links to download files of the audio tracks.
Grade 4 A Tests and Mock Test
- Grade 4 Mock Test
- Grade 4 Test A1
- Grade 4 Test A2
- Grade 4 Test A3
- Grade 4 Test A4
- Grade 4 Test A5
- Grade 4 Test A6
- Grade 4 Test A7
- Grade 4 Test A8
- Grade 4 Test A9
- Grade 4 Test A10
Grade 4 B Tests
- Grade 4 Test B1
- Grade 4 Test B2
- Grade 4 Test B3
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- Grade 4 Test B5
- Grade 4 Test B6
- Grade 4 Test B7
- Grade 4 Test B8
- Grade 4 Test B9
- Grade 4 Test B10
Grade 4 C Tests
Grade 5 A Tests and Mock Test
- Grade 5 Mock Test
- Grade 5 Test A1
- Grade 5 Test A2
- Grade 5 Test A3
- Grade 5 Test A4
- Grade 5 Test A5
- Grade 5 Test A6
- Grade 5 Test A7
- Grade 5 Test A8
- Grade 5 Test A9
- Grade 5 Test A10
Grade 5 B Tests
- Grade 5 Test B1
- Grade 5 Test B2
- Grade 5 Test B3
- Grade 5 Test B4
- Grade 5 Test B5
- Grade 5 Test B6
- Grade 5 Test B7
- Grade 5 Test B8
- Grade 5 Test B9
- Grade 5 Test B10
Grade 5 C Tests
Grade 6 A Tests and Mock Test
- Grade 6 Mock Test
- Grade 6 Test A1
- Grade 6 Test A2
- Grade 6 Test A3
- Grade 6 Test A4
- Grade 6 Test A5
- Grade 6 Test A6
Grade 6 B Tests
- Grade 6 Test B1
- Grade 6 Test B2
- Grade 6 Test B3
- Grade 6 Test B4
- Grade 6 Test B5
- Grade 6 Test B6
- Grade 6 Test B7
- Grade 6 Test B8
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- Grade 6 Test B10
Grade 6 C Tests
- Grade 6 Test C1
- Grade 6 Test C2
- Grade 6 Test C3
- Grade 6 Test C4 (Bass)
- Grade 6 Test C4 (Treble)
- Grade 6 Test C5
- Grade 6 Test C6 (Bass)
- Grade 6 Test C6 (Treble)
Grade 6 D Tests
Grade 7 A Tests and Mock Test
- Grade 7 Mock Test
- Grade 7 Test A1
- Grade 7 Test A2
- Grade 7 Test A3
- Grade 7 Test A4
- Grade 7 Test A5
- Grade 7 Test A6
Grade 7 B Tests
- Grade 7 Test B1
- Grade 7 Test B2
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- Grade 7 Test B5
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- Grade 7 Test B9
- Grade 7 Test B10
Grade 7 C Tests
- Grade 7 Test C1
- Grade 7 Test C2
- Grade 7 Test C3 (Bass)
- Grade 7 Test C3 (Treble)
- Grade 7 Test C4
- Grade 7 Test C5
- Grade 7 Test C6 (Bass)
- Grade 7 Test C6 (Treble)
Grade 7 D Tests
Grade 8 A Tests and Mock Test
- Grade 8 Mock Test
- Grade 8 Test A1
- Grade 8 Test A2
- Grade 8 Test A3
- Grade 8 Test A4
- Grade 8 Test A5
- Grade 8 Test A6
Grade 8 B Tests
- Grade 8 Test B1
- Grade 8 Test B2
- Grade 8 Test B3
- Grade 8 Test B4
- Grade 8 Test B5
- Grade 8 Test B6
- Grade 8 Test B7
- Grade 8 Test B8
- Grade 8 Test B9
- Grade 8 Test B10
Grade 8 C Tests
- Grade 8 Test C1
- Grade 8 Test C2
- Grade 8 Test C3
- Grade 8 Test C4 (Bass)
- Grade 8 Test C4 (Treble)
- Grade 8 Test C5
- Grade 8 Test C6 (Bass)
- Grade 8 Test C6 (Treble)
Grade 8 D Tests