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Introducing LCME ExamTrack: one place for every LCME exam, from booking to results.
Digital Recorded exams move to ExamTrack on 1 December 2026. In-person, theory and live online exams follow in 2027.
Key dates and what changes for you: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zffCk0
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Stocking up for the new term? Sheet Music Plus has 10% off all publications until Friday 25 September including LCME handbooks, syllabuses and repertoire across every grade and discipline.
Shop the sale: eu1.hubs.ly/H0ywNLY0
Ready to take your Winter in-person exam? Don't leave your entry until the last minute.
Hundreds of candidates around the world have already entered.
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You can now enter using the 2026 Piano syllabus.
Already preparing for a piano exam using the 2021 syllabus? There's no rush. The 2021 syllabus is valid until 31 July 2027, so you can move across to the 2026 syllabus when you're ready.
Find out more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xWkdm0
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Join us at the start of term to see everything LCME offers across music, drama and communication, including our new 2026 piano syllabus, insight from our examiners, and the different ways candidates can take an exam.
Register now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xpGzg0
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We are saddened to learn of the death of Rex Satchwell, a long-standing and highly esteemed LCME examiner, who passed away peacefully aged 93.
Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xR0d00
Part three of our series with The Curious Piano Teachers.
26 August, 13:00 (BST) - Dr Sally Cathcart & Karen Marshall as they explore 10 pieces from Grades 7–8. Benny Andersson, Philip Glass, plus a piece pianists voted the one they most want to play.
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Part two of our webinar series with The Curious Piano Teachers 🎹
On 25 August join Dr Sally Cathcart and Karen Marshall perform and explore 14 pieces from Grades 4–6 of the Popular Piano repertoire. Schumann, Florence Price, Einaudi and more.
Register: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xN_XH0
Who better to introduce the new Popular Piano repertoire than the people who helped put it together? 🎹
Join Dr Sally Cathcart and Karen Marshall live as they perform excerpts from 22 pieces across Grades 1–3, including Bond, Bartók, Pachelbel and more.
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Other sessions:
Tuesday 25 August - Grades 4-6
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Wednesday 26 August - Grades 7-8
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"The demand for musical education is increasing every year."
Meet Ali Şaylan, pianist, founder of a sheet music business, and now supporting a growing network of exam centres across Türkiye as the new LCME regional manager.
Read his story: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xqvGY0
"Recognition means responsibility."
Congratulations to David A Jones of Presto Music School, who was awarded the Fellowship of the London College of Music (FLCM) at our Diploma Graduation 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.
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Entries are open for in-person exams running October to December. Deadlines vary by country, check yours now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xpBTy0
Can you print it? Can you share it? What happens on exam day?
More candidates are choosing digital sheet music for instant access to their exam repertoire — and you've been asking us how it works.
Our guide answers the questions we hear most: eu1.hubs.ly/H0wSll30
Every candidate deserves to perform at their best.
If a candidate has a disability or specific learning difference, we can arrange exam support — the earlier you tell us, the more we can do: eu1.hubs.ly/H0wSjq60
Coming to London soon: diploma graduation ceremonies 🎓
Are you an ALCM, LLCM or FLCM diploma holder? Register your interest (free, no commitment) and be first to hear when booking opens: eu1.hubs.ly/H0wShFX0
Starting exploring or preparing for a Piano exam using our new syllabus, or helping someone who is?
The 2026 Piano syllabus is here, and we've created a set of free resources to help you start with confidence.
Download them today: eu1.hubs.ly/H0w8fBG0
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Looking for LCME handbooks? Musicroom recently became part of Sheet Music Plus, bringing two trusted platforms together for a smoother shopping experience.
Visit Sheet Music Plus: eu1.hubs.ly/H0w8bJM0
Our international LCME authorised retailers continue to operate as normal.
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Why two exams before Grade 1?
Because young pianists do best with time to consolidate, not pressure to climb. Step 1 and Step 2 give early-stage students room to build confidence at their own pace.
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Piano teacher, mentor and reviewer David Barton has reviewed the new LCME 2026 Piano syllabus.
"This is a syllabus of discoveries as well as rediscoveries."
Read his grade-by-grade reflections in full: eu1.hubs.ly/H0vG4F_0
