Beruflich Dokumente
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Music Direction
Music Performance
Instrumental/Vocal Teaching
Entry requirements
When you enter for a Diploma you will need to show that you have reached the minimum
standard needed to attempt the exam we refer to this as a prerequisite.
We allow a range of substitutions, or alternatives, for these prerequisites. You can also
offer appropriate professional experience such as experience as a regular concert
performer or as a successful instrumental teacher.
Further information about prerequisites, substitutions and appropriate professional
experience can be found in the relevant syllabus and at www.abrsm.org/exams/diplomas
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Section 1
7- 8
Section 2.1
Viva Voce
Up to 18 minutes
1,100 words ( +
10%)
Arrangement
24-26
24 &
28-29
page
Prerequisite
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Section 1
10
Section 2.1
Viva Voce
Up to 20 minutes
1,800 words ( +
10%)
Arrangement
24-26
24 &
28-29
page
Prerequisite
19
Section 1
13
Section 2.1
Viva Voce
14 -15
Up to 25 minutes
Arrangement
4,500 words ( +
10%)
24 &
26-27
24 &
28-29
Section 1
Recital
35 minutes ( +
10%)
Section 2.1
Viva Voce
Up to 12 minutes
20
7- 8
Section 2.2
Programme
Notes
1,100 words ( +
10%)
Quick Study
24 -26
10
page
Prerequisite
Section 1
Recital
40 minutes ( +
10%)
20
11-12
Specialist Option
You may choose to present one third of your Recital
within one of the following specialist areas:
orchestral musician; chamber ensemble member;
keyboard accompanist.
Section 2.1
Viva Voce
Up to 15 minutes
Section 2.2
Programme
Notes
1,800 words ( +
10%)
Quick Study
Up to 10 minutes
Performance of a short piece of previously unseen
(including 5 minutes music of a standard similar to ABRSM Grade 7
preparation time)
repertoire.
24 -26
13
page
Prerequisite
Section 1
Recital
50 minutes ( +
10%)
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14 -15
Specialist Option
You may choose to present at least half, and no
more than two thirds, of your Recital within one of
the following specialist areas: orchestral musician;
chamber ensemble member; keyboard accompanist.
Section 2.1
Viva Voce
Up to 20 minutes
Section 2.2
Written
Submission
4,500 words ( +
10%)
Quick Study
Up to 10 minutes
Performance of a short piece of previously unseen
(including 5 minutes music of a standard similar to ABRSM Grade 8
preparation time)
repertoire.
24 &
26 -27
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page
Prerequisites
22
Section 1
7-10
Section 2.1
Written
Submission
1,800 words ( +
10%)
Section 2.2
Quick Study
28 -31
11
page
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Case Study
Portfolio &
Video of
Teaching
Practice
You must submit these two sections at least three months before the closing date for
entry. You must pass these sections before you can proceed with the rest of the LRSM.
28 &
32-34
Section 1
Case Study Portfolio: written case studies based on your work with three pupils.
Video of Teaching Practice: a video featuring at least two pupils, one of whom must be
covered in the Case Study Portfolio.
A discussion with the examiners including
demonstrations of teaching approaches and
performance of extracts from ABRSM Grade 8
repertoire.
12-15
Written
Submission
4,500 words ( +
10%)
Section 2.2
Quick Study
Up to 10 minutes
Performance of a short piece of previously unseen
(including 5 minutes music of a standard similar to ABRSM Grade 7
preparation time)
repertoire.
28 -31
15
page
Prerequisite
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Section 1
16-18
Section 2.1
Written
Submission
11,000 words
(+
10%)
Section 2.2
Quick Study
Up to 10 minutes
Performance of a short piece of previously unseen
(including 5 minutes music of a standard similar to ABRSM Grade 8
preparation time)
repertoire.
28-30
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Next steps
This guide provides an outline of the various Diploma requirements. Before making any
decisions about which Diploma to work towards, and before entering for a Diploma,
please read the relevant Diploma Syllabus.
The Diploma Syllabus from 2005 is available in three parts, one for each subject:
Music Direction
Music Performance
Instrumental/Vocal Teaching
The syllabuses provide comprehensive information on all aspects of the diploma exams
including requirements, repertoire lists, guidance for candidates and the criteria against
which you will be assessed.
You can obtain copies of the syllabuses in one of the following ways:
at www.abrsm.org/exams/diplomas
from your local Associated Board Representative or Contact, or Honorary Local
Representative (UK and Ireland)
from your local music retailer
from the Associated Boards office in London (see below)
Your questions
If you have any questions about the Diploma Syllabus from 2005 please contact us in one
of the following ways:
UK and Ireland
telephone +44 20 7467 8829
email diplomas@abrsm.ac.uk
All other countries
Get in touch with your local Associated Board Representative or Contact
(listed at www.abrsm.org and in the Examination Regulations & Information,
International Edition).
Alternatively, contact the International Department at the Associated Boards
office in London:
telephone +44 20 7467 8818
email internationaldiplomas@abrsm.ac.uk
Achieving Success
Preparing for your Diploma in Music Performance
DVD PAL 1-86096-399-4; DVD NTSC 1-86096-596-2; VHS PAL 1-86096-540-7
Essential preparation material for anyone entering for a Diploma in
Music Performance. Introduced by Clara Taylor, Chief Examiner,
Achieving Success includes exemplar performances on a variety of
instruments, interviews with a diploma examiner and past candidates,
and guidance on how to prepare for the exam.
The DVD contains optional Chinese subtitles and Cantonese dubbing.
Performers Guides
A Performers Guide
to Music of the
Baroque Period
1-86096-192-4
A Performers Guide
to Music of the
Classical Period
1-86096-193-2
A Performers Guide
to Music of the
Romantic Period
1-86096-194-0
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