diplomas at a glance - ABRSM

DipABRSM: Music Performance
For further information refer to the Diploma Syllabus, Music Performance
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Prerequisite ● ABRSM Grade 8 Practical in the instrument presented or a substitution
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Section 1 Recital 35 minutes (+ – 10%) A recital with optional free choice of repertoire. 7-8
Section 2.1 Viva Voce Up to 12 minutes A discussion with the examiners – an opportunity to
demonstrate your knowledge, approach and
understanding.
Questions will cover your Recital and Programme
Notes, and other aspects of performing.
9
Programme 1,100 words (+ – 10%) Programme notes relating to your Recital
24-26
Notes
repertoire.
Section 2.2 Quick Study Up to 10 minutes Performance of a short piece of previously unseen 10
(including 5 minutes’ music of a standard similar to ABRSM Grade 6
preparation time) repertoire.
LRSM: Music Performance
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.
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
demonstrate your knowledge, approach and
understanding.
Questions will cover your Recital and Programme
Notes, and other aspects of performing.
Programme 1,800 words (+ – 10%) Programme notes relating to your Recital
Notes
repertoire.
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.
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11-12
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24-26
FRSM: Music Performance
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Prerequisite ● LRSM (Music Performance) in the instrument presented or a substitution
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Section 1 Recital 50 minutes (+ – 10%) A recital with optional free choice of repertoire.
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.
14-15
Section 2.1 Viva Voce Up to 20 minutes A discussion with the examiners – an opportunity to
demonstrate your knowledge, approach and
understanding.
Questions will cover your Recital and Written
Submission, and other aspects of performing.
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Written 4,500 words (+ – 10%) A written submission relating to issues connected 24 &
Submission
with your Recital repertoire.
26-27
Section 2.2 Quick Study Up to 10 minutes Performance of a short piece of previously unseen 17
(including 5 minutes’ music of a standard similar to ABRSM Grade 8
preparation time) repertoire.
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