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Diplomas at a glance

A guide to the Diploma Syllabus from 2005

Music Direction

Music Performance

Instrumental/Vocal Teaching

About this guide


This guide to the Associated Boards Diplomas is designed to help you decide which
diploma is right for you. It does not replace the full Diploma Syllabus.
Before you start to prepare for your Diploma, you should read the relevant syllabus so
that you are aware of what is required of you both before and during the exam.
The Diploma Syllabus from 2005 is published as three separate syllabus documents,
one for each subject:
Music Direction
Music Performance
Instrumental/Vocal Teaching
All syllabus documents are available at www.abrsm.org/exams/diplomas or by request
from the Associated Board.

Introducing the Diplomas


The Associated Boards Diplomas provide assessments for a wide range of musicians
whether studying for a career in music, working as a professional musician, or just looking
for a new challenge.
There are three Diploma subjects:
Music Direction
Music Performance
Instrumental/Vocal Teaching
For each subject there are three levels of Diploma:
DipABRSM
Diploma of The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
LRSM
Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music
FRSM
Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music
The Associated Boards Diplomas are recognised by musicians around the world and they
are compatible with systems of assessment used in higher education.
All Associated Board Diplomas are letter-bearing. With DipABRSM, LRSM or FRSM after
your name, musicians, employers, pupils and their parents will know that you have a
professional qualification from a respected organisation.
By studying for and taking an Associated Board Diploma you will gain skills, knowledge
and recognition in your chosen field. We hope that you find the experience stimulating,
challenging and worthwhile.

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

For further information refer to the Diploma Syllabus, Music Direction


page

DipABRSM: Music Direction


Prerequisite

ABRSM Grade 8 in any Practical subject or a substitution

18

Section 1

Rehearsal and 30-35 minutes


Performance

A rehearsal and performance using an instrumental


or choral ensemble provided and directed by you.

7- 8

Section 2.1

Viva Voce

A discussion with the examiners an opportunity to 8 -9


demonstrate your knowledge, approach and
understanding.

Up to 18 minutes

Questions will cover your Rehearsal and


Performance, Programme Notes and Arrangement,
and other aspects of directing.
Programme
Notes
Section 2.2

1,100 words ( +
10%)

Arrangement

Programme notes relating to your Rehearsal and


Performance repertoire.

24-26

An instrumental or choral arrangement for your


ensemble.

24 &
28-29

LRSM: Music Direction

page

Prerequisite

DipABRSM (Music Direction) or a substitution

18

Section 1

Rehearsal and 40- 45 minutes


Performance

A rehearsal and performance using an instrumental


or choral ensemble provided and directed by you.

10

Section 2.1

Viva Voce

A discussion with the examiners an opportunity to 11-12


demonstrate your knowledge, approach and
understanding.

Up to 20 minutes

Questions will cover your Rehearsal and


Performance, Programme Notes and Arrangement,
and other aspects of directing.
Programme
Notes
Section 2.2

1,800 words ( +
10%)

Arrangement

Programme notes relating to your Rehearsal and


Performance repertoire.

24-26

An instrumental or choral arrangement for your


ensemble.

24 &
28-29

FRSM: Music Direction

page

Prerequisite

LRSM (Music Direction) or a substitution

19

Section 1

Rehearsal and 55- 60 minutes


Performance

A rehearsal and performance using an instrumental


or choral ensemble provided and directed by you.

13

Section 2.1

Viva Voce

A discussion with the examiners an opportunity


to demonstrate your knowledge, approach and
understanding.

14 -15

Up to 25 minutes

Questions will cover your Rehearsal and


Performance, Written Submission and
Arrangement, and other aspects of directing.
Written
Submission
Section 2.2

Arrangement

4,500 words ( +
10%)

A written submission relating to issues connected


with your Rehearsal and Performance repertoire.

24 &
26-27

An instrumental or choral arrangement for your


ensemble.

24 &
28-29

For further information refer to the Diploma Syllabus, Music Performance


page

DipABRSM: Music Performance


Prerequisite

ABRSM Grade 8 Practical in the instrument presented or a substitution

Section 1

Recital

35 minutes ( +
10%)

A recital with optional free choice of repertoire.

Section 2.1

Viva Voce

Up to 12 minutes

A discussion with the examiners an opportunity to 9


demonstrate your knowledge, approach and
understanding.

20
7- 8

Questions will cover your Recital and Programme


Notes, and other aspects of performing.

Section 2.2

Programme
Notes

1,100 words ( +
10%)

Quick Study

Performance of a short piece of previously unseen


Up to 10 minutes
(including 5 minutes music of a standard similar to ABRSM Grade 6
preparation time)
repertoire.

Programme notes relating to your Recital


repertoire.

LRSM: Music Performance

24 -26
10

page

Prerequisite

DipABRSM (Music Performance) in the instrument presented or a substitution

Section 1

Recital

40 minutes ( +
10%)

A recital with optional free choice of repertoire.

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

A discussion with the examiners an opportunity to 13


demonstrate your knowledge, approach and
understanding.
Questions will cover your Recital and Programme
Notes, and other aspects of performing.

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.

Programme notes relating to your Recital


repertoire.

FRSM: Music Performance

24 -26
13

page

Prerequisite

LRSM (Music Performance) in the instrument presented or a substitution

Section 1

Recital

50 minutes ( +
10%)

A recital with optional free choice of repertoire.

21
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

A discussion with the examiners an opportunity to 16


demonstrate your knowledge, approach and
understanding.
Questions will cover your Recital and Written
Submission, and other aspects of performing.

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.

A written submission relating to issues connected


with your Recital repertoire.

24 &
26 -27
17

For further information refer to the Diploma Syllabus, Instrumental/Vocal Teaching


DipABRSM: Principles of Instrumental/Vocal Teaching

page

Prerequisites

ABRSM Grade 8 Practical in the instrument taught or a substitution


and ABRSM Grade 6 Theory (1992 syllabus) or a substitution
and you must be 18 or older at the time of entry

22

Section 1

Teaching Skills Up to 40 minutes


Viva Voce

7-10

A discussion with the examiners including


demonstrations of teaching approaches and
performance of extracts from ABRSM Grade 6
repertoire.
You should be prepared to discuss your Written
Submission.

Section 2.1

Written
Submission

1,800 words ( +
10%)

Section 2.2

Quick Study

Performance of a short piece of previously unseen


Up to 10 minutes
(including 5 minutes music of a standard similar to ABRSM Grade 6
repertoire.
preparation time)

A written submission on a topic chosen from the


syllabus.

28 -31
11

page

LRSM: Instrumental/Vocal Teaching


Prerequisites

DipABRSM (Principles of Instrumental/Vocal Teaching) in the instrument taught


or a substitution
and ABRSM Grade 8 Theory (1992 syllabus) or a substitution
and you must be 20 or older at the time of the exam

23

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

Teaching Skills Up to 50 minutes


Viva Voce

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

You should be prepared to discuss your Written


Submission.
Section 2.1

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.

A written submission on a topic chosen from the


syllabus.

FRSM: Music Education

28 -31
15

page

Prerequisite

LRSM (Instrumental/Vocal Teaching) in the instrument taught or a substitution

23

Section 1

Teaching Skills Up to 60 minutes


Viva Voce

16-18

A discussion with the examiners including


demonstrations of teaching approaches and
performance of extracts from DipABRSM (Music
Performance) repertoire.
You should be prepared to discuss your Written
Submission.

Section 2.1

Written
Submission

11,000 words
(+
10%)

A written submission on an approved topic of your


choice.

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
19

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

Free support materials


Available at www.abrsm.org/exams/diplomas or by request from the
Associated Boards office in London.
Reading List
A regularly updated list of written resources listed by subject and instrument.
Writing Programme Notes: A guide for diploma candidates
A practical guide to writing programme notes, by Nigel Scaife,
the Associated Boards Syllabus Principal.

Support materials from ABRSM Publishing


Available from music retailers or at www.abrsmpublishing.com
Music in Words
Trevor Herbert
1-86096-236-X
A guide to researching and writing about music, from programme notes
to dissertations. It includes a how to section and an introduction
to using the internet for research.

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

Book and CD

Book and CD

Book and CD

These stimulating guides are a valuable resource for students preparing


programme notes for diploma exams. They will also help students achieve
stylistic performances of music of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods.
Each book contains a full-length CD of excerpts referred to throughout the text.

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