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January – March 2016

January – March 2016 Discover live performances, events and master classes at London College of Music

About London College of Music

About London College of Music At LCM we welcome all who share our passion, whether it be classical, jazz and pop performance, composition, live sound production, music technology, musical theatre, acting for stage, theatre production or music management. Our ground-breaking courses are respected worldwide and are taught by practising industry experts who love what they do. Visiting staff from all over the globe bring with them fresh perspectives and cutting-edge knowledge that enhances the curriculum. On all courses, students enjoy the added advantage of invaluable work experience in professional environments, plus a unique opportunity to network with other creative artists across the wide-ranging disciplines embraced by LCM and the wider University. Our close links with and understanding of the music industry have been reflected not only by our students and staff, but also in our achievements: we boast one of the most impressive employment rates in the country, with 96% of our students in work less than six months after graduating.* To find out more about our courses, please visit us at uwl.ac.uk/lcmsubjects or call 0800 036 8888

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*According to Employment Performance Indicators (EPI) figures published by HESA in 2015. Graduates who have studied an undergraduate degree programme.

On behalf of London College of Music, University of West London may I wish you all a Happy New Year. The first season of LCM Live was action packed with a variety of events to suit all tastes. With this programme we continue with a cornucopia of choices as you will see within. Highlights range from a visit from National Youth Jazz Orchestra (Wednesday 24 February), more opportunities to hear the LCM ensemble in residence, English Chamber Orchestra Ensemble, we witness our first Opera performance of Dido and Aeneas (8-9 March) and Copy and Paste (10-13 February), our student devised Musical Theatre pieces. Amongst the many master classes, that are open to all, the students will have another opportunity to perform alongside the Coldstream Guards in a performance of Constant Lambert’s Rio Grande at St Mary’s Church (Thursday 17 March).

Welcome

Welcome from the Director of London College of Music UWL are delighted to be hosting events as part of the Ealing Music and Film Festival (10-14 February), and even more delighted that this year we are able feature our students and staff within the festival. You might also want to keep am eye on our website for the Advanced Performance Projects and Performance Projects which our final year students are arranging as part of their final assessments. Work has already begun for our end of year Graduate Summer Showcase (10-14 May)... But more about that in the next edition. Whichever events you attend, I sincerely hope you enjoy the experience. Sara Raybould Director London College of Music

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Live Performances

London College of Music

LIVE PERFORMANCES London College of Music Live performances are open to the public. Unless otherwise indicated, booking for events may be done by emailing [email protected] For more information on performances please visit uwl.ac.uk/lcmlive or email us at [email protected]

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National Youth Jazz Orchestra Photo: Scott Waddington

Wednesday 27 January Evening Concert Emily Francis Trio . A contemporary take on the classic jazz piano trio format, led by LCM Alumni pianist and keyboardist, Emily Francis. Bringing influences from progressive rock, jazzrock, 70’s jazz-funk and soul, EFT combines a strong melodic and groove-based approach with a traditional improvised sensibility, resulting in a series of fresh and exciting new compositions. With Bassist, Trevor Boxall and Drummer, Liam Waugh, Emily Francis Trio represents an accessible, richly textured, and dynamic addition to the UK jazz scene. Time: 7pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive

Saturday 30 January Lunchtime Concert Classical Music Hyper Production and Practice Conference ‘In Modern Dress 3’: RedNet Piano performance of pieces by Debussy, Ravel and Chopin mixed in surround sound. (with pre-concert talk). Piano by Emilie Capulet. Processing by Andrew Bourbon and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. Time: 2.30pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive

Emily Francis

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Wednesday 27 January Lunchtime Concert Tina Vinson (piano) Time: 1.10pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site

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Sunday 31 January Lunchtime Concert Classical Music Hyper Production and Practice Conference Two performances of the Shostakovich String Quartet No.8. One with guitar pedals plus processing electric string instruments and the other an acoustic choreographed version using John Landor’s ‘Music-in-Motion’ approach. (with pre-concert talks). Konvalia String Quartet plus Andrew Bourbon and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. Time: 12noon Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive

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Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 January Conference Classical Music Hyper Production and Practice Conference Details at www.uwl.ac.uk/classical-musichyper-production Location: St Mary’s Road, Ealing Site Wednesday 3 February Lunchtime Concert Katherine Broderick (soprano) Time: 1.10pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Wednesday 3 February Masterclass Katherine Broderick (soprano) Time: 2.30-4.30pm Location: Vestry Hall, Ranelagh Road

Wednesday 10 February Masterclass ECO Ensemble Time: 3-5pm Location: Vestry Hall, Ranelagh Road Wednesday 10 February Production: BA Music Theatre Copy and Paste Musicals: Re-working Masterpieces Time: 7pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive

Thursday 11 February Production: BA Music Theatre Copy and Paste Musicals: Re-working Masterpieces Time: 7pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive

Live Performances

Wednesday 10 February Lunchtime Concert ECO Ensemble with Emilie Capulet as part of Ealing Music and Film Festival Time: 1.10pm Location: St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Road

Thursday 11 February Evening Concert Ealing Music and Film Festival English Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Julian Gallant and featuring pianist Ramzi Yassa, perform music by Mozart, Barber, Dvorak and University of West London Professor of Music, David Osbon. Time: 7.45pm Location: Weston Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.ealingmusicandfilmfestival.org

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Friday 12 February Production: BA Music Theatre Copy and Paste Musicals: Re-working Masterpieces Time: 2pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive

Friday 12 February Production: BA Music Theatre Copy and Paste Musicals: Re-working Masterpieces Time: 7pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive Friday 12 February Collaborative Performance Ealing Music and Film Festival featuring LCM Chorus Time: 7.30pm Location: St Barnabas Church, Pitshanger Lane, W5 1QG Tickets from www.ealingmusicandfilmfestival.org

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LCM Chorus

Saturday 13 February Production: BA Music Theatre Copy and Paste Musicals: Re-working Masterpieces Time: 7pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive

Wednesday 17 February Masterclass ECO Ensemble Time: 3-5pm Location: Vestry Hall, Ranelagh Road

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Saturday 13 February Production: BA Music Theatre Copy and Paste Musicals: Re-working Masterpieces Time: 2pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive

Thursday 18 February Evening Concert An Evening of Jazz Time: 7pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site

Wednesday 17 February Lunchtime Concert Italian Song Time: 1.10pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site English Chamber Orchestra

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Wednesday 24 February Lunchtime Concert Celebrity Recital: Larry Stomberg (cello) and Jane Beament (piano) Time: 1.10pm Location: St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Road

Larry Stomberg

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National Youth Jazz Orchestra Photo: Carl Hyde

Wednesday 24 February Evening Concert National Youth Jazz Orchestra NYJO is world-famous as a glittering showcase for the country’s best young musicians. Since its founding in 1965, most of the current generation of top British jazz musicians have risen through its ranks, often becoming established jazz stars whilst still playing with the band. Following on from NYJO’s 50th birthday celebrations last year this programme will feature established classics from the big band canon, contemporary work by leading international composers and originals by members of the band. Expect a night of burning swing and sensitive jazz art music from an ensemble at the leading-edge of the art form. Time: 7.30pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive

Wednesday 2 March Masterclass ECO Ensemble Time: 3-5pm Location: Vestry Hall, Ranelagh Road

Wednesday 2 March Lunchtime Concert English Art Song: The Great Fire of London Time: 1.05pm Location: St Olave’s, 8 Hart St, London EC3R 7NB

Thursday 3 March Evening Concert An Evening of Jazz Time: 7pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site

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Thursday 25 February Composers’ Workshop Pip Williams Time: 4-6pm Location: William Barry Theatre, Ealing Site

Wednesday 2 March Lunchtime Concert Celebrity Recital: Coldstream Guards Time: 1.10pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site

Coldstream Guards

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STREETWISE Creative Industries Fair 2016 Wednesday 9 March, 1pm – 3pm Weston Hall, Ealing site St Mary’s Road W5 5RF uwl.ac.uk/streetwise #uwlstreetwise 12

Meet employers from the creative industries and learn top tips on how to get your first job

Wednesday 9 March Lunchtime Concert Dido and Aeneas Time: 1.10pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive Wednesday 9 March Evening Concert Dido and Aeneas Time: 7pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive

Thursday 10 March Evening Concert The LCM Sessions Time: 7pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site

Live Performances

Tuesday 8 March Evening Concert Dido and Aeneas Time: 7pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive

Wednesday 16 March Lunchtime Concert German Song Time: 1.10pm Location: Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Wednesday 16 March Masterclass ECO Ensemble Time: 3-5pm Location: Vestry Hall, Ranelagh Road

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Wednesday 16 March Performance LCM Expo 2016 An evening of entertainment presented from multiple UWL venues and recording studios, featuring London College of Music student performances across all musical genres and disciplines, brought together using our Dante audio network and Focusrites’ RedNet audio interfaces. Time: 7pm Location: St Mary’s Road, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive

Thursday 17 March Evening Concert LCM Camerata, LCM Chorus, Coldstream Guards Time: 7.30pm Location: St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Road Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive

Coldstream Guards

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COMPETITIONS AND PRIZES 2016 April 2016 will be a busy time for students as they compete for a variety of prizes and awards. More detailed information can be found at uwl.ac.uk/lcmprizes and we look forward to celebrating the achievements of the winners at the LCM Prizewinners’ concert on Monday 9 May 2016, 6pm. Prizes and awards this year include: • LUTENOR PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING JAZZ VOCALIST In memory of Denise Lutenor who was a staunch supporter of jazz • MONA BLACKMAN PRIZE for jazz pianists

• JOHN IRELAND PRIZE for pianists

Competitions and Prizes

London College of Music

• MICHAEL JAMES PRIZE for singers • ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER MUSICAL THEATRE PRIZE • MONA BLACKMAN PRIZE for classical pianists • BERNARD AND HALEY MUSIC PRIZES for classical instrumentalists (not piano) • GRIFFITHS AWARD for Musical Theatre Students • ALBERT THOMAS HOWARD COMPOSITION PRIZE • LCM VERSE PRIZE • LCM JAZZ INSTRUMENTALIST PRIZE • LCM MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AWARD • LCM POP PERFORMANCE AWARD • PATRICIA EVANS AWARD FOR COMPOSITION 23

join in Join in

Join in There are a number of ways to get involved: London College of Music Camerata London College of Music Chorus London College of Music Big Band London College of Music Glee London College of Music Pop Choir Bloco LCM Register your interest online by visiting uwl.ac.uk/lcmjoinin or email [email protected]

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Bursary Fund

The LCM Bursary Fund provides vital support to students facing financial hardship, enabling them to complete their studies successfully. All donations make a huge difference to the lives of our talented and deserving students. To lend your support, please visit alumni.uwl.ac.uk/lcmdonation

Master Classes and Workshops

London College of Music

MASTER CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS London College of Music offers master classes and workshops on a wide range of subjects and disciplines. Monday’s “Master class Series” are generally music technology focused but always offer something interesting and accessible for all. Thursday’s “Composers’ Workshops” invite a host of modern composers to LCM.

“Industry Platforms” bring in professionals from across all aspects of LCM curriculum and performance “Master classes” take place throughout the year. We welcome and encourage everyone to attend. London College of Music Live master classes and workshops are open to the public and, unless otherwise indicated, booking for LCM Live events is available by emailing [email protected] For more information please visit uwl.ac.uk/lcmlive or email us at [email protected] capture

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Musical Theatre

London College of Music

MUSICAL THEATRE BA Acting Production 13 April – 16 April 2016, 7.30pm and Friday 15 and Saturday 16 April, 2.30pm Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from uwlsu.com/lcmlive

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Six Nights in Naples 2015

Dracula 2015

20 April – 23 April 2016, 7.30pm and Friday 22 and Saturday 23 April, 2.30pm Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from uwlsu.com/lcmlive Bad Girls is a fresh, funny and original British musical, based on characters from the award winning and hugely popular television drama. Set in the fictional HMP Larkhall, it’s the story of new idealistic Wing Governor Helen Stewart and her battles with the entrenched old guard of Officer Jim Fenner and his sidekick Sylvia Hollamby. It also follows the love story that develops between Helen and charismatic inmate Nikki Wade. Other featured characters include Shell Dockley and her runner Denny Blood, old-timer Noreen Biggs, The Two Julies and the ultimate Top Dog, King-of-Gangland’s missus, Yvonne Atkins. A tragic death on the wing – in which

Musical Theatre

Bad Girls – The Musical Jim Fenner is implicated – leads to an angry protest from the women and forces Helen and Nikki to their opposite sides of the bars. But when it’s clear that Helen stands to lose her job over Jim Fenner’s misdeeds, the race is on for the women to nail Jim once and for all.

Bad Girls – The Musical Book by MAUREEN CHADWICK and ANN MCMANUS Music and lyrics by KATH GOTTS Originally directed by Maggie Norris Orchestrations by Martin Koch This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED

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Musical Theatre

Assassins 27 April – 30 April 2016, 7.30pm and Friday 29 and Saturday 30 April, 2.30pm Lawrence Hall, Ealing Site Tickets from www.uwlsu.com/lcmlive Bold, original, surreal, disturbing, thoughtprovoking and alarmingly funny, Assassins is perhaps the most controversial musical ever written. This most American of musicals lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical revusical that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish rollercoaster ride in which assassins and 30

would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and in an intense final scene inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream.

Assassins Music and lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Book by JOHN WEIDMAN Assassins is based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr. Playwrights Horizons, Inc. – New York City Produced Assassins Odd-Broadway in 1990 Orchestrations by Martin Koch This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.

Coming Up in 2016 Tuesday 5 April The LCM Sessions 7pm, Lawrence Hall

Tuesday 10 - 14 May UWL Summer Showcase 2016 For details please visit

uwl.ac.uk/summershowcase

Thursday 7 April LCM Music Factory 7pm, Lawrence Hall Wednesday 27 April LCM Live Lunchtime Concert LCM Camerata 1.10pm, St Mary’s Church Monday 9 May LCM Prize Giving 6pm, Lawrence Hall

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LCM Junior College

London College of Music

LCM JUNIOR COLLEGE For more information please visit uwl.ac.uk/juniormusic 020 8231 2168 Email Lara Currie, LCM Junior College co-ordinator [email protected]

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Junior College provides a complete musical education for students aged 7 to 19. Saturdays at LCM Junior College are about more than just one-to-one lessons. We offer a whole musical experience encouraging students to join ensembles and workshops, engaging them in music in a fun, focused and supportive environment. Performance is at the heart of the London College of Music community and particularly so for Junior College students, who perform in a number of concerts throughout the year, including participating in the very popular Senior College concerts. These performances provide our students with the opportunity to build their confidence and showcase their talents. Students at LCM Junior College are encouraged to take graded examinations with our graded examination board – LCM Examinations, which delivers over 60,000 exams per year worldwide.

LCM Junior College

LCM Junior College LCM graded examinations are part of the National Qualification Network, which means that students gain valuable UCAS points along their musical pathway. Those who achieve an LCM grade 8 in their chosen instrument, will receive an automatic practical offer when applying for BMus (Hons) Performance or BMus (Hons) Performance and Recording at undergraduate level. How we teach Teaching is across all genres and is tailored to suit the needs of individual students, whether in instrumental, singing, one-to-one or ensemble activities.

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LCM Junior College

One-to-one lessons Individual lessons are available for any instrument or voice, and are conducted by tutors who are leading distinguished careers as performers. This style of individual lesson gives focused practical and theoretical knowledge in a personal environment. Courses, workshops and ensembles LCM Junior College has courses, workshops and ensembles to provide an enriched experience. They range across music disciplines and cover a breadth of genres to ensure that there is something for everyone.

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Facilities London College of Music has an impressive number of individual studios in which students may practise. There is also a wide range of teaching rooms and lecture theatres, as well as performance spaces including a dance studio. Lawrence Hall and Vestry Hall house the music technology facilities including our state-of-theart digital recording studios.

Courses Ensembles Students take part in ensemble groups for their instrument across all kinds of genres, including classical, jazz, funk and pop. This helps them to develop their technical playing, team skills and confidence. GCSE music and Pre-U music (equivalent to A Level) We offer specialised preparatory courses and qualification courses for both GCSE and Pre-U (the Cambridge equivalent of A Level). These courses can be taken at any age, subject to an assessment by the course director. Music Technology Using the LCM state of the art equipment this course provides a great introduction to sequencing, production and composition with further specialised help for those who are more advanced.

General musicianship Streamed groups work on theory and aural skills to provide a solid foundation of musical understanding and to further support performance and musicianship in the individual lessons.

Discovering music These groups allow students to explore music and understand how it works in a fun but informative setting: • • • • • • • • •

LCM Junior College

Speech, drama and musical theatre We offer courses in speech, drama and musical theatre for beginners, intermediates and advanced students, as well as preparing students for graded exams, and diploma and GCSE examinations.

workshops instrumental or singing lessons classical classicial pop performing arts music technology jazz pop/rock workshop junior bloco

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We invite you to TA K E Y O U R S E AT

in the heart of campus At the heart of the new home for the London College of Music, the performance hall has been completely renovated, ensuring the College has an exceptional dedicated performance space, offering students a platform for the development and showcasing of their talents.

We are delighted to offer you an exceptional opportunity to put your name on a great learning platform by naming a seat* in the LCM Performance Hall. It’s the perfect way to celebrate your connection to the LCM and support to the students. Your donation will make a real difference

by providing the very best facilities for future generations of young artists. Remember, your past and connection to the LCM is important but tomorrow is waiting for you to light the way.

Visit alumni.uwl.ac.uk/takeaseat to name your seat or contact [email protected] to take advantage of the Give As You Earn scheme**. * N  aming a seat does not include admission to individual performances or events or guarantee allocation of that seat for a particular performance.

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** T he Give As You Earn Scheme is one of the most tax-effective ways for you to donate to a special cause. The scheme allows your donation to be taken from your pre-tax salary, meaning that part of your donation comes from money that would have otherwise gone to HMRC. For example if you donate £10, only £8 will be deducted from your salary.

W5 Productions Looking for a creative talent for your next project or event? W5 Productions is a new and independent production company showcasing and promoting UWL’s talents and skills. Tap into the freshest talents from London College of Music and Ealing School of Art, Design and Media and benefit from cutting edge, creative and professional output. Roster of talents available include: • Film crews • Instrumentalists – jazz and classical • Photographers • Vocalists – jazz, classical and pop Contact us today to find out more about our talented creatives. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 020 8231 2656 Twitter: W5Productions W5 Productions is the trading name of University of West London.

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Join our community Find us at facebook.com/LondonCollegeofMusic Follow us at twitter.com/LCMLive For more events please visit uwl.ac.uk/lcmlive or email [email protected] for more information LCM Exams Find out more about our international examinations board. For more information visit uwl.ac.uk/lcmexams

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ALUMNI If you studied at the University of West London or one of our predecessor institutions then you are a member of the UWL Alumni Association. Membership of the Alumni Association is automatic, completely free, and gives you access to a range of great benefits: • Part of a global network with over 96,000 members in 60 countries worldwide • Quarterly newsletter • Careers and employment support* • Alumni focused events** • Discounts for services • Alumni Card – giving access to the UWL Library and borrowing rights*** For more information on the UWL Alumni Association, including how to make sure you remain in touch by updating your details visit uwl.ac.uk/alumni * Alumni are eligible to access the Careers and Employment service for up to three years after graduation ** There is a fee for alumni events *** Alumni cards are supplied by an external provider who charge an administrative fee for each card

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Ealing site St Mary’s Road Ealing London W5 5RF

St Barnabas Church Pitshanger Lane, Ealing London W5 1QG

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Vestry Hall Ranelagh Road Ealing London W5 5RJ

St Olave 8 Hart Street, London EC3R 7NB

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St Mary’s Church St Mary’s Road Ealing London W5 5RF LCM Jazz Vocal Ensemble

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London College of Music Examinations

London College of Music Examinations London College of Music Examinations offers qualifications in music, drama and communication, through a worldwide network of exam centres. Exams cover a wide range of classical, jazz, pop/rock and traditional music subjects. They are available for candidates of all levels: from beginner Steps through 8 grades to professional diplomas in performance and teaching. LCM Exams are regulated by Ofqual, and higher grades are awarded UCAS tariff points. Visit uwl.ac.uk/lcmexams to find out more.

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Here are just four examples of what’s available: Musical Theatre Our fastest growing subject area: assessments at all levels combining the musical and dramatic skills required by the musical theatre performer. Ensemble A flexible syllabus, offering assessments to groups of all sizes and instrumental/ vocal combinations: from duets and trios to orchestras, bands and choirs.

London College of Music Examinations

Have you looked at the innovative range of qualifications offered by LCM Exams? Recital Grades A new alternative to standard graded exams, focusing entirely on performance of pieces if the candidate chooses. Performance Awards An opportunity to gain an assessment of your performance by DVD submission, rather than attendance at an exam centre. Visit uwl.ac.uk/lcmexams to find out more.

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