About DipABRSM
SYLLABUS UPDATES (2010 reprint)
This syllabus is valid worldwide from January 2005 and will remain in force until further notice.
At the reprint of this document in late 2010, the following minor changes have been incorporated into the text:
G updates to the publisher information in the repertoire lists (and Appendix 4)
G updated information regarding UK accreditation (p. 122)
In all other respects the syllabus requirements remain unchanged.
Cover design:
Økvik Design
Text design:
Tamasin Cole
Printed in England:
Caligraving Ltd
Thetford, Norfolk
© 2004 by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Reprinted (with updated information) in 2005, 2007, 2010
CONTENTS
3 INTRODUCTION
6
7
11
14
18
CONTENT OF THE MUSIC PERFORMANCE DIPLOMAS
Overview
DipABRSM
LRSM
FRSM
Summary of skills, knowledge and understanding at all levels
PREREQUISITES AND SUBSTITUTIONS
20 Prerequisites and substitutions
22 Appropriate professional experience
SUBMISSIONS
24 General information regarding submissions
25 Programme Notes (DipABRSM and LRSM)
26 Written Submission (FRSM)
30
31
32
33
PRACTICALITIES
Before the exam (Entry)
On the day of the exam
After the exam
Other matters
REPERTOIRE LISTS
36 Instrumental and vocal repertoire lists
97 Orchestral excerpts for FRSM
99 Accepted related instruments
102
112
116
118
122
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Specimen questions and indicative responses
Appendix 2: Marking criteria
Appendix 3: Application form for appropriate professional experience approval
Appendix 4: Music publishers
Appendix 5: Accreditation (UK)
126 INDEX
3
INTRODUCTION
ABRSM’s diplomas provide an authoritative assessment framework for a wide range of musicians – performers, directors and teachers. Whether you are intending to pursue a career in music, are currently working as a professional and wish to broaden your qualifications, or are purely after the satisfaction of achieving a personal goal,
This syllabus is valid worldwide from January 2005 and will remain in force until further notice.
At the reprint of this document in late 2010, the following minor changes have been incorporated into the text:
G updates to the publisher information in the repertoire lists (and Appendix 4)
G updated information regarding UK accreditation (p. 122)
In all other respects the syllabus requirements remain unchanged.
Cover design:
Økvik Design
Text design:
Tamasin Cole
Printed in England:
Caligraving Ltd
Thetford, Norfolk
© 2004 by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Reprinted (with updated information) in 2005, 2007, 2010
CONTENTS
3 INTRODUCTION
6
7
11
14
18
CONTENT OF THE MUSIC PERFORMANCE DIPLOMAS
Overview
DipABRSM
LRSM
FRSM
Summary of skills, knowledge and understanding at all levels
PREREQUISITES AND SUBSTITUTIONS
20 Prerequisites and substitutions
22 Appropriate professional experience
SUBMISSIONS
24 General information regarding submissions
25 Programme Notes (DipABRSM and LRSM)
26 Written Submission (FRSM)
30
31
32
33
PRACTICALITIES
Before the exam (Entry)
On the day of the exam
After the exam
Other matters
REPERTOIRE LISTS
36 Instrumental and vocal repertoire lists
97 Orchestral excerpts for FRSM
99 Accepted related instruments
102
112
116
118
122
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Specimen questions and indicative responses
Appendix 2: Marking criteria
Appendix 3: Application form for appropriate professional experience approval
Appendix 4: Music publishers
Appendix 5: Accreditation (UK)
126 INDEX
3
INTRODUCTION
ABRSM’s diplomas provide an authoritative assessment framework for a wide range of musicians – performers, directors and teachers. Whether you are intending to pursue a career in music, are currently working as a professional and wish to broaden your qualifications, or are purely after the satisfaction of achieving a personal goal,