Today would have been the 112th birthday of composer Andrzej Panufnik. A distinctive voice of the mid twentieth century, his Piano Miniature No. 2 is amln ideal own choice at Grade 8 Piano.
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12 Miniature Studies: No. 2 in F-Sharp Minor
YouTube video by Clare Hammond - Topic
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September 24, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Today would have been the 112th birthday of composer Andrzej Panufnik. A distinctive voice of the mid twentieth century, his Piano Miniature No. 2 is amln ideal own choice at Grade 8 Piano.
youtu.be/YjonzD8siug?...
#vcmexams #education #toencourage #digitalexams #musicexams
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#vcmexams #education #toencourage #digitalexams #musicexams
As the weather turns more autumnal why not bask for a few minutes in one of Andrew Lloyd Webber most expressive scores, Aspects of Love. Anything but Lonely feels perfect for Autumn!
#VCMExams #musicaltheatreexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams
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#VCMExams #musicaltheatreexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams
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Andrew Lloyd Webber The Premiere Collection Encore - Anything But Lonely (Philips CDi)
YouTube video by Cristopinha
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September 25, 2026 at 1:44 PM
As the weather turns more autumnal why not bask for a few minutes in one of Andrew Lloyd Webber most expressive scores, Aspects of Love. Anything but Lonely feels perfect for Autumn!
#VCMExams #musicaltheatreexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams
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#VCMExams #musicaltheatreexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams
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Looking for flexibility in your music exam? VCM candidates can choose own choice repertoire from any regulated exam board, making it easier to create a programme that reflects individual interests and abilities.
#VCMExams #MusicTeachers #PerformingArts
#VCMExams #MusicTeachers #PerformingArts
September 22, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Looking for flexibility in your music exam? VCM candidates can choose own choice repertoire from any regulated exam board, making it easier to create a programme that reflects individual interests and abilities.
#VCMExams #MusicTeachers #PerformingArts
#VCMExams #MusicTeachers #PerformingArts
Your music achievements deserve recognition!
VCM graded music exams are regulated by Ofqual meaning:
• Nationally recognised qualifications
• Quality-assured standards
• Trusted by schools, colleges & employers
#Ofqual #tlm #MusicQualifications #VCMExams #EducationMatters #ucas #toencourage
VCM graded music exams are regulated by Ofqual meaning:
• Nationally recognised qualifications
• Quality-assured standards
• Trusted by schools, colleges & employers
#Ofqual #tlm #MusicQualifications #VCMExams #EducationMatters #ucas #toencourage
September 21, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Your music achievements deserve recognition!
VCM graded music exams are regulated by Ofqual meaning:
• Nationally recognised qualifications
• Quality-assured standards
• Trusted by schools, colleges & employers
#Ofqual #tlm #MusicQualifications #VCMExams #EducationMatters #ucas #toencourage
VCM graded music exams are regulated by Ofqual meaning:
• Nationally recognised qualifications
• Quality-assured standards
• Trusted by schools, colleges & employers
#Ofqual #tlm #MusicQualifications #VCMExams #EducationMatters #ucas #toencourage
When theory informs performance, art becomes language rather than mechanics.
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #CriticalThinking
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #CriticalThinking
April 20, 2026 at 11:48 AM
When theory informs performance, art becomes language rather than mechanics.
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #CriticalThinking
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #CriticalThinking
World Book Day is a wonderful reminder of the power of words read aloud.
At VCM our Reading Aloud awards celebrate clear speech, expression, understanding and confident communication.
A perfect day to read, listen, and enjoy the spoken word.
#vcmexams #readingaloud #worldbookday2026
At VCM our Reading Aloud awards celebrate clear speech, expression, understanding and confident communication.
A perfect day to read, listen, and enjoy the spoken word.
#vcmexams #readingaloud #worldbookday2026
March 5, 2026 at 11:13 AM
World Book Day is a wonderful reminder of the power of words read aloud.
At VCM our Reading Aloud awards celebrate clear speech, expression, understanding and confident communication.
A perfect day to read, listen, and enjoy the spoken word.
#vcmexams #readingaloud #worldbookday2026
At VCM our Reading Aloud awards celebrate clear speech, expression, understanding and confident communication.
A perfect day to read, listen, and enjoy the spoken word.
#vcmexams #readingaloud #worldbookday2026
Exploring the repertoire options with VCM Exams and loving the flexibility!
#VCMExams #toencourage #musicexams #speechexams #dramaexams #diplomas #MusicEducation #ofqual
#VCMExams #toencourage #musicexams #speechexams #dramaexams #diplomas #MusicEducation #ofqual
January 14, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Exploring the repertoire options with VCM Exams and loving the flexibility!
#VCMExams #toencourage #musicexams #speechexams #dramaexams #diplomas #MusicEducation #ofqual
#VCMExams #toencourage #musicexams #speechexams #dramaexams #diplomas #MusicEducation #ofqual
Internationally recognised awards in Composition, available year round to suit you.
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#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #composition #unilogos #UniversityPartnership
November 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Internationally recognised awards in Composition, available year round to suit you.
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Summer Poetry
William Carlos Williams (1883–1963)
“The Red Wheelbarrow"
Read by the poet, this is a minimalist allusion to living with the extreme heat. Very appropriate this week!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqIl...
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #speechexams #dramaexams #diplomas
William Carlos Williams (1883–1963)
“The Red Wheelbarrow"
Read by the poet, this is a minimalist allusion to living with the extreme heat. Very appropriate this week!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqIl...
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #speechexams #dramaexams #diplomas
William Carlos Williams reads The Red Wheelbarrow
YouTube video by awetblackbough
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June 23, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Summer Poetry
William Carlos Williams (1883–1963)
“The Red Wheelbarrow"
Read by the poet, this is a minimalist allusion to living with the extreme heat. Very appropriate this week!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqIl...
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #speechexams #dramaexams #diplomas
William Carlos Williams (1883–1963)
“The Red Wheelbarrow"
Read by the poet, this is a minimalist allusion to living with the extreme heat. Very appropriate this week!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqIl...
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #speechexams #dramaexams #diplomas
Thinking about VCM Exams? Here are the different ways you can take them:
✅ In-Person
💻 Online
🎥 Recorded Submission
🎓 Hybrid Options
Learn more and register today: www.vcmexams.com
#VCMExams #MusicEducation #FlexibleLearning
✅ In-Person
💻 Online
🎥 Recorded Submission
🎓 Hybrid Options
Learn more and register today: www.vcmexams.com
#VCMExams #MusicEducation #FlexibleLearning
January 13, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Thinking about VCM Exams? Here are the different ways you can take them:
✅ In-Person
💻 Online
🎥 Recorded Submission
🎓 Hybrid Options
Learn more and register today: www.vcmexams.com
#VCMExams #MusicEducation #FlexibleLearning
✅ In-Person
💻 Online
🎥 Recorded Submission
🎓 Hybrid Options
Learn more and register today: www.vcmexams.com
#VCMExams #MusicEducation #FlexibleLearning
Did You Know?
Today is National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day, celebrating the rich tradition of four-part a cappella harmony that has delighted audiences for generations.
#NationalBarbershopMusicAppreciationDay #VCMExams #SmallEnsembles #MusicEducation #EnsemblePlaying #MusicMatters
Today is National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day, celebrating the rich tradition of four-part a cappella harmony that has delighted audiences for generations.
#NationalBarbershopMusicAppreciationDay #VCMExams #SmallEnsembles #MusicEducation #EnsemblePlaying #MusicMatters
July 13, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Did You Know?
Today is National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day, celebrating the rich tradition of four-part a cappella harmony that has delighted audiences for generations.
#NationalBarbershopMusicAppreciationDay #VCMExams #SmallEnsembles #MusicEducation #EnsemblePlaying #MusicMatters
Today is National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day, celebrating the rich tradition of four-part a cappella harmony that has delighted audiences for generations.
#NationalBarbershopMusicAppreciationDay #VCMExams #SmallEnsembles #MusicEducation #EnsemblePlaying #MusicMatters
Midweek Moment
Take a moment in the middle of the week to enjoy this iconic performance by Wayne Marshall of John Rutters choral work For The Beauty of the Earth. On out autumn playlist it's also set for Grade 8 Contemporary Piano.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_0P...
#vcmexams #piano #toencourage
Take a moment in the middle of the week to enjoy this iconic performance by Wayne Marshall of John Rutters choral work For The Beauty of the Earth. On out autumn playlist it's also set for Grade 8 Contemporary Piano.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_0P...
#vcmexams #piano #toencourage
Rutter: For the beauty of the earth
YouTube video by Wayne Marshall - Topic
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November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Midweek Moment
Take a moment in the middle of the week to enjoy this iconic performance by Wayne Marshall of John Rutters choral work For The Beauty of the Earth. On out autumn playlist it's also set for Grade 8 Contemporary Piano.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_0P...
#vcmexams #piano #toencourage
Take a moment in the middle of the week to enjoy this iconic performance by Wayne Marshall of John Rutters choral work For The Beauty of the Earth. On out autumn playlist it's also set for Grade 8 Contemporary Piano.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_0P...
#vcmexams #piano #toencourage
A gentle easing into the weekend as our playlist turns to poetry. To Autumn by Keats has long been a favourite at grades 6 to 8 in our Speech and Poetry exams with this reading by Samuel West demonstrating why.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnFy...
#vcmexams #performingarts #poetry #speechexams
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnFy...
#vcmexams #performingarts #poetry #speechexams
"To Autumn" poem by John Keats read by Samuel West~music by Oliver Wakeman
YouTube video by BlueDotMusic
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November 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A gentle easing into the weekend as our playlist turns to poetry. To Autumn by Keats has long been a favourite at grades 6 to 8 in our Speech and Poetry exams with this reading by Samuel West demonstrating why.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnFy...
#vcmexams #performingarts #poetry #speechexams
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnFy...
#vcmexams #performingarts #poetry #speechexams
Your music exams can help you get into university!
Higher-level VCM exams offer UCAS tariff points, helping support:
•University applications
•Stronger personal statements
•Demonstrated commitment to excellence
#UCASPoints #FutureReady #MusicEducation #VCMexams #toencourage #tlm
Higher-level VCM exams offer UCAS tariff points, helping support:
•University applications
•Stronger personal statements
•Demonstrated commitment to excellence
#UCASPoints #FutureReady #MusicEducation #VCMexams #toencourage #tlm
June 12, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Your music exams can help you get into university!
Higher-level VCM exams offer UCAS tariff points, helping support:
•University applications
•Stronger personal statements
•Demonstrated commitment to excellence
#UCASPoints #FutureReady #MusicEducation #VCMexams #toencourage #tlm
Higher-level VCM exams offer UCAS tariff points, helping support:
•University applications
•Stronger personal statements
•Demonstrated commitment to excellence
#UCASPoints #FutureReady #MusicEducation #VCMexams #toencourage #tlm
Step Up, Stand Out – Public Speaking with VCM
VCM Public Speaking Awards help candidates:
•Structure compelling speeches
•Engage & influence audiences
•Speak with authority & confidence
Take the stage and make your voice heard.
#VCMExams #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #Confidence #TLM #UCAS #OfQual
VCM Public Speaking Awards help candidates:
•Structure compelling speeches
•Engage & influence audiences
•Speak with authority & confidence
Take the stage and make your voice heard.
#VCMExams #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #Confidence #TLM #UCAS #OfQual
June 3, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Step Up, Stand Out – Public Speaking with VCM
VCM Public Speaking Awards help candidates:
•Structure compelling speeches
•Engage & influence audiences
•Speak with authority & confidence
Take the stage and make your voice heard.
#VCMExams #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #Confidence #TLM #UCAS #OfQual
VCM Public Speaking Awards help candidates:
•Structure compelling speeches
•Engage & influence audiences
•Speak with authority & confidence
Take the stage and make your voice heard.
#VCMExams #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #Confidence #TLM #UCAS #OfQual
With options including own choice, repertoire from other exam boards and your own compositions we've widened the range of Music you can perform .
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams #musicexams #speechexams #dramaexams #diplomas
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams #musicexams #speechexams #dramaexams #diplomas
November 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
With options including own choice, repertoire from other exam boards and your own compositions we've widened the range of Music you can perform .
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams #musicexams #speechexams #dramaexams #diplomas
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams #musicexams #speechexams #dramaexams #diplomas
Our autumnal reflections continue at Grade 6 Oboe with Aria by Albert Roussel. Relax with a little French magic for the time of year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Yt...
#vcmexams #toencourage #oboemusic #mellowmood #autumnalmusic #explorethelists
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#vcmexams #toencourage #oboemusic #mellowmood #autumnalmusic #explorethelists
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November 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Our autumnal reflections continue at Grade 6 Oboe with Aria by Albert Roussel. Relax with a little French magic for the time of year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Yt...
#vcmexams #toencourage #oboemusic #mellowmood #autumnalmusic #explorethelists
www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Yt...
#vcmexams #toencourage #oboemusic #mellowmood #autumnalmusic #explorethelists
Derek Walcott “Love After Love”
Warmth, atmosphere, a perfect reflection on learning to embrace the now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH2q...
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams #speechexams #poetry
Warmth, atmosphere, a perfect reflection on learning to embrace the now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH2q...
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams #speechexams #poetry
"Love after Love" by Derek Walcott (read by Helena Bonham Carter)
YouTube video by Zsuzsanna Uhlik
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June 24, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Derek Walcott “Love After Love”
Warmth, atmosphere, a perfect reflection on learning to embrace the now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH2q...
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams #speechexams #poetry
Warmth, atmosphere, a perfect reflection on learning to embrace the now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH2q...
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams #speechexams #poetry
A very happy Thanksgiving to our colleagues, friends and awards holders in the United States! Enjoy a reflection on a traditional New England holiday by Lydia Marie Child.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs17...
#vcmexams #toencourage #thanksgiving #lydiamariachild #poetry
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs17...
#vcmexams #toencourage #thanksgiving #lydiamariachild #poetry
Thanksgiving Day by Lydia Maria Child
YouTube video by Joshua Smith
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November 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
A very happy Thanksgiving to our colleagues, friends and awards holders in the United States! Enjoy a reflection on a traditional New England holiday by Lydia Marie Child.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs17...
#vcmexams #toencourage #thanksgiving #lydiamariachild #poetry
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs17...
#vcmexams #toencourage #thanksgiving #lydiamariachild #poetry
It's not just the Football World Cup, in London the Wimbledon Tennis Championships is in full swing so enjoy this little number, The Tennis Song from City of Angels set at diploma Musical Theatre.
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #diplomas #musicaltheatre
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #diplomas #musicaltheatre
The Tennis Song - Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana
YouTube video by person in the palace
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July 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
It's not just the Football World Cup, in London the Wimbledon Tennis Championships is in full swing so enjoy this little number, The Tennis Song from City of Angels set at diploma Musical Theatre.
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #diplomas #musicaltheatre
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #diplomas #musicaltheatre
It's a week of hot weather across Europe so we've selected a week long selection of poetry celebrating the summer.
We start with “A something in a summer’s Day" by Emily Dickinson.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z8v...
#vcmexams #performingarts #toencourage #speechexams #summerpoetry #UCAS #ofqual #tlm
We start with “A something in a summer’s Day" by Emily Dickinson.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z8v...
#vcmexams #performingarts #toencourage #speechexams #summerpoetry #UCAS #ofqual #tlm
A Something In Summers Day - Emily Dickinson
YouTube video by Emily Dickinson - Topic
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June 22, 2026 at 10:42 AM
It's a week of hot weather across Europe so we've selected a week long selection of poetry celebrating the summer.
We start with “A something in a summer’s Day" by Emily Dickinson.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z8v...
#vcmexams #performingarts #toencourage #speechexams #summerpoetry #UCAS #ofqual #tlm
We start with “A something in a summer’s Day" by Emily Dickinson.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z8v...
#vcmexams #performingarts #toencourage #speechexams #summerpoetry #UCAS #ofqual #tlm
A little Brahms from Grade 7 piano performed by one of the most iconoclastic pianists of the twentieth century, Glenn Gould. The Intermezzo is full of wistful seasonal melody and harmony. Take a moment to slip into the weekend.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNQf...
#vcmexams #toencourage #autumnmusic
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNQf...
#vcmexams #toencourage #autumnmusic
Intermezzo No. 7 in A Minor, Op. 76 - Moderato semplice (Remastered)
YouTube video by Glenn Gould - Topic
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November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A little Brahms from Grade 7 piano performed by one of the most iconoclastic pianists of the twentieth century, Glenn Gould. The Intermezzo is full of wistful seasonal melody and harmony. Take a moment to slip into the weekend.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNQf...
#vcmexams #toencourage #autumnmusic
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNQf...
#vcmexams #toencourage #autumnmusic
Get your students the qualifications they need with our flexible, multi form awards.
Contact us today to enter.
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September 17, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Get your students the qualifications they need with our flexible, multi form awards.
Contact us today to enter.
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Flexible, student friendly exams to support learners from first steps to Grade 8 that allow candidates to explore their interests and ambitions.
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams #speechexams #dramaexams #musicaltheatreexams #ofqual #ucas
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September 14, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Flexible, student friendly exams to support learners from first steps to Grade 8 that allow candidates to explore their interests and ambitions.
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams #speechexams #dramaexams #musicaltheatreexams #ofqual #ucas
#vcmexams #performingarts #education #toencourage #digitalexams #speechexams #dramaexams #musicaltheatreexams #ofqual #ucas
New Term. New Goals. New Possibilities.
The first week of the academic year is the perfect time to set ambitions for the months ahead.
What goal are you setting this year?
#VCMExams #toencourage #musicexams #speechexams #dramaexams #musicaltheatreexams
The first week of the academic year is the perfect time to set ambitions for the months ahead.
What goal are you setting this year?
#VCMExams #toencourage #musicexams #speechexams #dramaexams #musicaltheatreexams
September 9, 2026 at 11:12 AM
New Term. New Goals. New Possibilities.
The first week of the academic year is the perfect time to set ambitions for the months ahead.
What goal are you setting this year?
#VCMExams #toencourage #musicexams #speechexams #dramaexams #musicaltheatreexams
The first week of the academic year is the perfect time to set ambitions for the months ahead.
What goal are you setting this year?
#VCMExams #toencourage #musicexams #speechexams #dramaexams #musicaltheatreexams