LCM Exams - Church Music Diplomas - University of West London

2.3 Pre-requisite QualificationsDipLCM in Church Music: Candidates must have already passed one of the following:• Grade 5 theory (LCM Theory of Music or Popular Music Theory, ABRSM, TCL or GSMD);• GCSE or 'O' level music (Grade C or above);• CSE music (Grade 1);• AS, A2 or A level music (Grade D or above);• Scottish Certificate of Education (Standard or Higher);• Junior or Leaving Certificate (Republic of Ireland).Other qualifications may be considered on application to the Chief Examiner in Music.ALCM in Church Music (Option 1): Candidates must have already passed one of the following:• Grade 5 theory (LCM Theory of Music or Popular Music Theory, ABRSM, TCL or GSMD);• GCSE or 'O' level music (Grade C or above);• CSE music (Grade 1);• AS, A2 or A level music (Grade D or above);• Scottish Certificate of Education (Standard or Higher);• Junior or Leaving Certificate (Republic of Ireland).Other qualifications may be considered on application to the Chief Examiner in Music.ALCM in Church Music (Option 2): Candidates must have already passed one of the following:• DipMusLCM;• ALCM Theory paper;• Grade 8 theory (LCM Theory of Music or Popular Music Theory, ABRSM, TCL or GSMD);• A2 level Music (Grades A-C);• Scottish Higher grade in Music (Grades A-C);• Irish Leaving Certificate, including Music (Grades A-C);• Theoretical diploma (eg. AMusLCM);• Open University module A214;• Bachelors’ Degree or Graduate Diploma in Music.Other qualifications may be considered on application to the Chief Examiner in Music. Further pre-requisitequalifications which may be approved include: Certificate or Diploma of Higher Education; part-completeddegree in Music.LLCM in Church Music: Candidates must have already passed the ALCM in Church Music. Other qualificationsmay be considered on application to the Chief Examiner in Music.Candidates who feel they have relevant professional experience, and have attained the appropriate standard,may apply to enter directly for LLCM without holding previous qualifications. Such a candidate would beexpected to have secured local or regional recognition as a professional church musician. Such an applicationmust be made in advance of entry in writing to the Chief Examiner in Music, outlining the rationale for enteringdirectly at this level, accompanied by evidence in the form of professional documentation, orders of worship,press cuttings, reviews, concert programmes, recordings etc., and supported by at least two references fromprofessional musicians, who must NOT be the candidate’s teacher. An administrative fee will be charged for thisprocess (see current entry form).Which diploma can I enter for?Qualification held:DipLCM inChurch MusicALCM inChurch Music(Option 1)Grade 5 Theory √ √DipMusLCMALCM in Church MusicALCM inChurch Music(Option 2)√LLCM inChurch Music√11