2026 ABRSM Grade 8 Singing Distinction

– Alicia Lao

ABRSM (UK) Grade 8 Singing Exam Distinction Result (2026) – Alicia Lao

Alicia Lao has achieved a Distinction (134/150 marks) in the 2026 ABRSM (UK) Grade 8 Singing for Musical Theatre (Performance) examination, surpassing the Distinction threshold of 130 marks.

This ABRSM Grade 8 Singing Distinction reflects advanced-level vocal refinement, stylistic control, and a convincingly communicated dramatic programme — the standard expected at Grade 8 level, where musical accuracy alone is never sufficient.

Under Ms Jin Loh’s guidance, her ABRSM Grade 8 Singing students have consistently achieved Distinction results in succession. This continuing pattern of Grade 8 Distinctions reflects structured training, refined artistic development, and long-term mentorship at an advanced level.

Guided by International Award-Winning Vocal Teacher Ms Jin Loh

Ms Jin Loh is an international multiple award-winning vocal educator, honoured with more than 40 International Teacher Awards and Outstanding Music Educator recognitions.

In addition, Ms Jin Loh is an International Multiple First Prize and Gold Prize Award-Winning Creative Artist.

This dual expertise shapes a teaching approach in which vocal excellence is developed alongside artistic identity, dramatic truth, and performance command.

Official ABRSM Grade 8 Examination Mark Sheet – Distinction

At ABRSM Grade 8 standard — particularly within Musical Theatre — the examiner’s priorities extend beyond vocal delivery. In Alicia’s exam report, the examiner repeatedly emphasised

• character portrayal and storytelling across multiple repertoire selections,
• noting immediate character communication, 
• vivid expression, clear text delivery, 
• vocal tones and technique in high register,
• dynamic colour, and convincing sequencing throughout the programme.

These strengths are cultivated through a precise, intentional process.

World Online Music Competitions Organization

WOMCO (UK) Official Winner Speech (2024)

2024 Official Winner Speech – Alicia Lao

In 2024, Alicia Lao delivered her official Winner Speech at the World Online Music Competitions Organization (WOMCO), following a remarkable year of international achievements.

In her speech, Alicia expressed her gratitude for her vocal training under Ms Jin Loh and shared that she had studied singing for 7 consecutive years at that time (2024).

As of 2026, Alicia’s vocal training under Ms Jin Loh has now reached 9 continuous years, reflecting sustained artistic mentorship beyond short-term examination preparation. Even during the MCO period, her vocal studies continued uninterrupted, maintaining artistic momentum and disciplined growth under Ms Jin Loh's tutelage.

Multiple First Prize | Gold Prize Award Winner 

Beyond ABRSM (UK) examinations, Alicia is also a multiple First Prize, Gold Prize, and Special Prize Award Winner in various international competitions, demonstrating steady artistic growth across both technique and performance depth.

Her achievements included:

1) World Melodia Music Award
• Absolute First Prize (Young Artist Category)
• First Prize (Musical Theatre Category)

2) World Classical Music Awards
• Gold Prize (Modern Category)

3) World Grand Prix International Music Contest
• Gold Prize (Young Artist Category)

4) Carl Reinecke International Music Contest
• Gold Prize (Musical / Opera Category)

5) World Artistry Music Awards
• Gold Prize (Modern Category)

These recognitions reflect not only competition success, but the depth of artistic training developed through long-term vocal pedagogy, character interpretation, and performance refinement.

Performance Design and Artistic Interpretation

Beyond vocal technique, Ms Jin Loh designs each student’s complete performance blueprint in detail, including:

• Vocal interpretation, tonal shaping, and stylistic clarity
• Character psychology and dramatic intention
• Emotional pacing and narrative flow across repertoire
• Gesture language, eye focus, gaze control, and expressive detailing
• Stage positioning, movement pathways, and directional transitions
• Musical phrasing choices that support storytelling and character truth

For Alicia’s featured performance of “Pulled” from The Addams Family, the production presented here reflects the same integrated artistry. Ms Jin Loh directed the complete artistic vision of the performance and personally created the creative visual effects and video editing as part of the finished presentation.

In addition, Ms Jin Loh served as the examination piano accompanist, providing the full piano accompaniment for Alicia’s ABRSM Grade 8 Singing exam performance.

Every movement, phrasing decision, visual element, and musical nuance was carefully structured under guided mentorship, with Alicia executing the artistic direction with dedication, discipline, and expressive confidence.

This Distinction is therefore not simply an ABRSM Grade 8 Singing result.

It represents refined vocal pedagogy, high-level artistic direction, and a disciplined performance process where technique and storytelling are developed as one.

Congratulations, Alicia — a well-earned ABRSM Grade 8 Singing Distinction.

Performance Presentation – “Pulled” from The Addams Family

For presentation purposes, the video below includes creative visual elements and artistic editing by Ms Jin Loh to enhance narrative clarity and theatrical atmosphere.

These visual effects were created as part of the performance presentation and are not part of the official ABRSM Grade 8 examination setting.

The examination performance itself was delivered in accordance with ABRSM examination regulations.