Victoria College of Music and Drama, London

14/08/2026

It's a little warm here in London so why not find a glass of something iced and spend a few minutes cooling down with a little Stan Getz...

Getz/Gilberto - 1963 - 05 Corcovadohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G...

12/08/2026

We've been busy behind the scenes during the summer! New Centre Opens.

As part of our ongoing expansions worldwide we're very pleased to welcome our new centre in Hawaii with Dr. Jackson Ambe Ndecheck serving as our representative. Offering Speech, Music, Theology and Research awards at diploma and grade levels in both Hawaii and Africa, exams are offered in conjunction with BIPA (https://bibleinstitute4pastors.com/) by live digital, recorded and written pathways. In addition we are validating the taught courses of the Institute, leading to VCM Awards upon course completion. For more details contact the College office in London.
Welcome to the VCM community!

Africa-first theological training for pastors, house churches, and seminaries by Dr. Jackson Ambe Ndecheck, PhD.

22/07/2026

More choice, more flexibility!

Did you know that VCM candidates can perform works from VCM’s own repertoire lists, other exam boards, or even their own choice pieces on a like-for-like basis? This gives teachers and learners the freedom to select material that best suits their interests, strengths, and musical goals while still meeting exam requirements.
✅ VCM repertoire
✅ Other exam board repertoire
✅ Own choice pieces (like-for-like standard)

Because great performances start with the right pieces for you.

13/07/2026

Did You Know?

Today is National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day, celebrating the rich tradition of four-part a ca****la harmony that has delighted audiences for generations. Barbershop singing is known for its close harmonies, teamwork, and expressive musical communication.

08/07/2026

It's not just the Football World Cup, in South West London the Wimbledon Tennis Championships is in full swing so enjoy this cheeky little number, The Tennis Song from City of Angels set for diploma level in Musical Theatre.

for :)if anyone is interested in the other songs, pl...

01/07/2026

As the World Cup continues this summer we turn
to look back 36 years to Italia '90 and one of the most iconic musical moments at any sporting event. Nessun Dorma by Puccini is set across a range of subjects but you can't ever forget the late Luciano Pavarotti in Rome.

Termas de Caracalla, primer concierto de Los Tres Tenores en Roma....

30/06/2026

It's exam time around the world so all candidates take a deep breath, trust your preparation, and enjoy your performance. Remember, success is not just about the result—it's about the progress you've made along the way.

Wishing every candidate the very best for the next few weeks exams!

24/06/2026

Derek Walcott “Love After Love”

Warmth, atmosphere, a perfect reflection on learning to embrace the now.

The poem by Derek Walcott was filmed as part of Allie Esiri's A Poe...

23/06/2026

Summer Poetry
William Carlos Williams (1883–1963)
“The Red Wheelbarrow

Read by the poet himself, this short work is a minimalist allusion to living with the extreme heat and it's aftereffects. Very appropriate this week!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqIl3oX_44s

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William Carlos Williams reads his poem The Red Wheelbarrow.

22/06/2026

It's a week of hot weather across Europe so we've selected a week long selection of poetry that is suitable for use in our speech and drama exams while celebrating the summer.

We start with “A something in a summer’s Day" by Emily Dickinson. In it Dickinson captures the subtle fading heat and light of a summer afternoon—introspective and atmospheric.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z8v7q0Sjts

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesA Something In Summ...