London College of Music recognises the excellent work being done in kindergartens, in nursery and infant school reception classes introducing children to music and developing children’s interactive oral communication skills. This brings enormous educational and social benefits as well as enjoyment. This syllabus is designed for these young children, to provide encouragement and a basis for assessment in music and speech at very early stages of development. At all three Stages, the development of skills and confidence is the main aim.
| Exam Duration | 10 minutes |
| Task 1 | Exchange greetings and introductions with the examiner. |
| Task 2 | Speak a nursery rhyme or poem of similar standard from memory. Movement and gesture may be included in the performance. |
| Task 3 | Perform a prepared mime to show an occupation or a sequence of events, to demonstrate mood, e.g. happy or sad |
| Notes | The examiner will look for concentration, eye contact, involvement and enjoyment from the candidate. |
| Exam Duration | 10 minutes |
| Task 1 | Give a simple, personal introduction of themselves during a conversation which will be led by the examiner. The candidate may bring one or two family photographs or a favourite possession as stimulus. |
| Task 2 | Speak a poem, action rhyme or nursery rhyme of their choice. |
| Task 3 | EITHER a) Act a brief drama speech in character (maximum 10 lines). OR b) Speak a contrasting second poem, action rhyme or nursery rhyme of their choice. |
| Notes | The examiner will look for concentration, enjoyment, and the ability to respond to simple questions. |
| Exam Duration | 15 minutes |
| Task 1 | The candidate will perform from memory one poem chosen from the Anthology. |
| Task 2 | The candidate will perform from memory one poem OR a piece of prose OR a piece of drama of their own choice. The performance of this piece must not exceed one minute. |
| Task 3 | The candidate will answer questions on the meaning of the pieces selected and the words used. The examiner will also award marks by assessing the candidate’s ease of manner, readiness to respond to the examiner, poise and confidence. |