diplomas at a glance - ABRSM
diplomas at a glance - ABRSM
diplomas at a glance - ABRSM
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About this guide<br />
This guide to the Associ<strong>at</strong>ed Board’s Diplomas is designed to help you decide which<br />
diploma is right for you. It does not replace the full Diploma Syllabus.<br />
Before you start to prepare for your Diploma, you should read the relevant syllabus so<br />
th<strong>at</strong> you are aware of wh<strong>at</strong> is required of you both before and during the exam.<br />
The Diploma Syllabus from 2005 is published as three separ<strong>at</strong>e syllabus documents,<br />
one for each subject:<br />
● Music Direction<br />
● Music Performance<br />
● Instrumental/Vocal Teaching<br />
All syllabus documents are available <strong>at</strong> www.abrsm.org/exams/<strong>diplomas</strong> or by request<br />
from the Associ<strong>at</strong>ed Board.<br />
Introducing the Diplomas<br />
Entry requirements<br />
The Associ<strong>at</strong>ed Board’s Diplomas provide assessments for a wide range of musicians<br />
whether studying for a career in music, working as a professional musician, or just looking<br />
for a new challenge.<br />
There are three Diploma subjects:<br />
● Music Direction<br />
● Music Performance<br />
● Instrumental/Vocal Teaching<br />
For each subject there are three levels of Diploma:<br />
● Dip<strong>ABRSM</strong> Diploma of The Associ<strong>at</strong>ed Board of the Royal Schools of Music<br />
● LRSM Licenti<strong>at</strong>e of the Royal Schools of Music<br />
● FRSM Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music<br />
The Associ<strong>at</strong>ed Board’s Diplomas are recognised by musicians around the world and they<br />
are comp<strong>at</strong>ible with systems of assessment used in higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
All Associ<strong>at</strong>ed Board Diplomas are letter-bearing. With Dip<strong>ABRSM</strong>, LRSM or FRSM after<br />
your name, musicians, employers, pupils and their parents will know th<strong>at</strong> you have a<br />
professional qualific<strong>at</strong>ion from a respected organis<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
By studying for and taking an Associ<strong>at</strong>ed Board Diploma you will gain skills, knowledge<br />
and recognition in your chosen field. We hope th<strong>at</strong> you find the experience stimul<strong>at</strong>ing,<br />
challenging and worthwhile.<br />
When you enter for a Diploma you will need to show th<strong>at</strong> you have reached the minimum<br />
standard needed to <strong>at</strong>tempt the exam – we refer to this as a ‘prerequisite’.<br />
We allow a range of substitutions, or altern<strong>at</strong>ives, for these prerequisites. You can also<br />
offer appropri<strong>at</strong>e professional experience such as experience as a regular concert<br />
performer or as a successful instrumental teacher.<br />
Further inform<strong>at</strong>ion about prerequisites, substitutions and appropri<strong>at</strong>e professional<br />
experience can be found in the relevant syllabus and <strong>at</strong> www.abrsm.org/exams/<strong>diplomas</strong>