ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall Piano Diplomas: Examination Format

Both ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall offer three levels of piano diplomas; the first match to the curriculum level of a maximum opportunity undergraduate student at a conservatory, the second match to an undergraduate degree and the third match to a graduate degree.

ABRSM diplomas The three levels of ABRSM diplomas are: .	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

These examinations can be taken in conduct (classical), instrumental teaching and music direction.

The music performance diplomas are designed to reflect your encounter because a performer.

You must compile a balanced recital program, compile curriculum notes (and then talk about them) and perform as most desirable as possible. The LRSM also permits you to specialize as an orchestral player, chamber ensemble member or keyboard accompanist.

For all three levels you can practice on an instrument related to your main instrument for a part of your recital; you can also choose and perform repertoire of your choice which is not included in the syllabus (although for a limited part of the exam). Piano conduct diplomas are made up of four parts: recital (mostly chosen from the approved repertoire lists, available on ABRSM's website), viva voice (a discussion with the examiners which demonstrates your knowledge, method and perception concerning your recital, programme notes and other aspects of performing), program notes (relating to your recital repertoire) and quick study (a brief lucky chance to study an unseen piece). The length and difficulty of these parts vary according to which level you are taking.

The FRSM requires a written submission relating to issues connected to your repertoire instead of program notes.

The pass mark is 40% and applies to each component and section as well as to the overall result. 70% is required to pass with excellence. If you are unsuccessful in any part of the examination, you can consider a retake, which must be done within three years of your first examination.

DipABRSM: Recital: 35 minutes (+/- 10%) Viva Voice: up to 12 minutes program notes: 1,100 words (+/- 10%) Quick Study: up to 10 minutes (including 5 minutes' preparation time)

LRSM: Recital: 40 minutes (+/- 10%) Viva Voice: up to 15 minutes curriculum notes: 1,800 words (+/- 10%) Quick Study: up to 10 minutes (including 5 minutes' preparation time)

FRSM: Recital: 50 minutes (+/- 10%) Viva Voice: up to 20 minutes Written submission: 4,500 words (+/- 10%) Quick Study: up to 10 minutes (including 5 minutes' preparation time)

Trinity diplomas Trinity also offers three levels of diploma: Associate (ATCL, AMusTCL) Licentiate (LTCL, LMusTCL) Fellowship (FTCL) FMusTCL)

The Trinity examinations embrace all music styles, including rock, jazz, popular and world music. Candidates who choose these diplomas should have a high conduct level. Recital diplomas are available at all three levels; they concentrate on playing through a recital, to improve stage presence, and on program notes. Candidates can choose from repertoire lists or they may offer "own choice" programs, which must be approved prior to entering. At ATCL and LTCL the pass mark is 60% of the marks available. To achieve a distinction, candidates must achieve an overall mark of 80% or above. At FCTL, no marks are available; the candidate is either approved or not approved.

ACTL Recital: Recital: 32-38 minutes Presentation skills and curriculum notes: 400 - 700 words

LCTL Recital: Recital: 37-43 minutes Presentation skills and curriculum notes: 800 - 1000 words

FCTL Recital: Recital: 42 - 48 minutes Presentation skills and program notes: 1200 - 1600 words

Trinity also offers "Pro-Music Performance" diplomas, available at Associate and Licentiate levels only. These diplomas are designed for candidates working ouside the classical music genre.

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