How They Work
Performance Diplomas
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An outline of how the assessments work is given on this page.
For the performance based assessments, we offer the following levels of assessment in most practical subjects, or a combination.
Candidates’ choice of repertoire Most of our performance assessments allow candidates to choose their own repertoire. Therefore, choose your programme and e-mail it into the school first in order to check it is of the correct standard for your chosen assessment. We feel this is perhaps offering a candidate greater flexibility. Marks are allocated for the choice of repertoire in most assessments, unless it is one where repertoire lists are supplied. Grade assessments Our grade assessments are available from grades 1-8 and are intended to be of a similar standard to other examination boards. The disciplines available are listed on the ‘Types of Assessment‘ page. Within the Grades, marks are allocated for:
Available at at four levels, which are listed below:
The performance certificate assessments are available in most disciplines, (including ensembles & Chorister) and are intended to be of a similar standard to the performance section of the specified grade assessments listed in the syllabus. They are designed to focus on the choice of repertoire and performance aspects only and are ideal for candidates who only wish to perform and be marked accordingly. There is no additional criteria required for these assessments, Organists are currently only eligible to take intermediate and advanced certificates. Remote Assessments All assessments are taken remotely from a submitted unedited DVD sent into the school, rather than attending in person. In addition, candidates' need to send in a signed /dated statement declaring that it is the named candidate performing, plus an electronic portfolio in 'Word' along with the programme notes (applicable to diploma level assessments only), are also required. Please contact the school in order to discuss options. |
Our diplomas are available at three levels: DipTCSM, ATCSM & FTCSM in most disciplines. (please refer to the syllabus or the 'Types of Assessment‘ page: A high standard of performance is required for all the performance based diplomas. Tailor-Made Combination Diploma It is also possible to take a combination diploma, which would enable a candidate to focus on more than one musical discipline. Please contact the school in order to discuss options. Church Organist Diplomas *Although we offer organ performance diplomas, we also offer a Church Organist diploma, at three different levels which are designed for church organists who play the organ regularly for church services. Choral Director Diplomas We also offer a choral directors diploma at three different levels which is aimed at choral directors of either sacred or secular choirs. For most diploma assessments, marks are allocated for:
Mixed Media Portfolio (Required for most assessments) The candidate is required to submit a portfolio containing evidence of the candidate’s musical interests, activities and performances in which they they have taken part. This can be a mixed media portfolio. However, there are no portfolio requirements for the Performance Certificates. There are marks allocated for this section. of the assessment. Introducing the pieces (Only applicable to to the higher grades and diplomas) Introductions should be brief & informative. Candidates can just include the title of work, composer / arranger, or they can give slightly more detail. There are marks allocated for this section. of the performance assessments. Written Programme Notes (Only applicable to performance diplomas) Candidates taking performance based diploma assessments are also required to research and write brief & informative programme notes in performance order. Marks are allocated for this section of the assessment. ‘Discussion’ Section (Required for most performance assessments) This section allows the assessor to get to know a little of the candidate’s musical interests / experiences in addition to his/her general musicianship / knowledge etc. General musicianship and general knowledge questions will be related to the chosen repertoire. There are marks allocated for this section. of the assessment. Composition / Singer-songwriter Diploma Assessments Candidates wishing to take diploma assessments in composition or Singer-song-writer do not attend in person, but are required to submit the following:
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