Three Counties School of Music (TCSM)
  • About
  • TCSM Assessments
    • Assessments Overview
    • Aims & Objectives
    • Types of Assessment
    • How They Work
    • Results & Certificates
    • Academic Dress
    • Fees
  • CSCM Society
  • Partners
    • JHPCU
    • FLM
    • GMS
  • Contact
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ABOUT TCSM​
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THREE COUNTIES SCHOOL OF MUSIC 
Three Counties School of Music was established in 2010 and has operated  in association with the University of Gloucestershire ever since. TCSM is an independent assessment board, which provides a wide range of accessible and flexible grades (1-8), performance certificates, plus FOUR levels of performance diplomas - CertTCSM, DipTCSM, ATCSM & FTCSM

  • Is the traditional method of music assessments not for you?
 
  • ​Have you considered having your music performance remotely assessed by expert assessors  to gain grades 1 - 8 or diplomas from anywhere around the world? 
 
  • If so, Three Counties School of Music Remote Assessment Scheme might fit the bill for anyone who would prefer not to have the pressure of a live assessment/ performance, yet still receive a worthwhile qualification. 


What does TCSM assess?

TCSM assesses remotely in most musical instruments and voice from anywhere around the world. The range of instruments includes the following listed below, or indeed a mixed mode combination of instruments:

  • Bowed Strings
  • Guitar
  • Keyboards (Piano - Accompanist *** - Organ performance -
    Church organist) ***
  • Voice - Chorister 
  • Woodwind
  • Brass​
  • Ensembles  (Choirs / vocal groups / duets / orchestras / chamber groups / Bands) +
  • Musical Direction ***
  • Composition ***​
  • Singer-songwriter ***
  • Dissertation (Topic based on either Music or Music & Liturgy) at Fellowship level only. 
 
  • The disciplines above marked with *** are available at diploma level only

NEW - FTCSM diplomas are also now available via dissertation in topics relating to the following subjects: Music ~ Music & Liturgy.    
Please e-mail the school for further details:
​Email: Three Counties School of Music


NEW - FTCSM diplomas are also now available via Professional Accomplishment. Please visit Types of assessment page for information. 
Please e-mail the school for further details:
​Email: Three Counties School of Music

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ACCREDITATION & UCAS POINTS
Due to the newly formed association and cooperation in future initiatives with the Faculty of Liturgical Musicians (FLM) and Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi Christian University (JHPCU) USA, the Three Counties School of Music's popular qualifications, which continue to motivate and encourage candidates, are now also recognised by the Faculty of Liturgical Musicians (FLM) and Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi Christian University (JHPCU) USA. However, none of the Three Counties assessments are formally accredited, and as such, they are not a source of gaining UCAS points. 
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​Three Counties School of Music always encourages applicants to grasp the opportunity to write in their Personal Statement (part of the UCAS application form) about their musical journey and musical interests, experiences and  achievements, plus their success in any musical qualifications. Therefore, whilst UCAS points can be valuable in gaining admission to Higher Education, TCSM feels that in some cases, relevant experience can perhaps be just as important. 


The school aims to encourage candidates to:
  • Be passionate about music
  • To gain an in depth knowledge of the different aspects,  styles and genres of music and to have a greater understanding of musical performance, accompaniment & composition
  • To develop and broaden their  general musicianship, musical understanding and knowledge
  • To take a pride in their musical interests, activities, musical  qualifications, experiences & achievements


We believe our assessments are:
  • Accessible
  • Enjoyable
  • Rewarding
  • Stimulating
  • Excellent for the Resume/CV
  • Real sense of Focus & Achievement
  • No pre-requisites for Grades, Performance Certificates or the first two levels of diploma (CertTCSM & DipTCSM)​​​
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PRINCIPAL & CHIEF EXAMINER
Dr Ian Higginson DMus, DSM, FUniv, FTCL, FLCM, FCCM, FNSCM, FVCM, HonFNCM, HonFNMSM, HonFMus(ICMA), HonFTCSM, HonFCSCM FFSC, FNFCM, SFFLM, FGMS, AFNCollM, MISM 

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​ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR TCSM & CSCM

Mr John Balsdon  BEd, HonMBA, PGDip.StratManag, FUniv, SFFLM, FVCM, FGMS, FIAL(Lond), FRSA , HonFTCSM, HonFCSCM

Mr Paul Booth MMus, BA, PGCE, HonFTCSM, HonFCSM


Mr Jonathan Kingston BMus(Hons), DipMusCh, LTCL, FGMS, FRSA, HonFTCSM, HonFCSCM

Dr Craig Paterson BA, LLB, MA, MLIS, PhD, FSA Scot, AFNCollM, FVCM(Hons), FVCM(Th), FNFCM, FGMS, FFSC, FIMEB, SFFLM, ThSoc, HonFDipRS, HonFNMSM, HonFTCSM, HonFCSCM 

The Revd Canon Prof Peter Thompson BA, MPhil(Ecum), DMin, PPICMA, FLCM, FGCM,  LTCL, ARIAM, SFFLM, HonFTCSM, HonFCSCM

Professor Dr Ian Tracey DL, DMus, Hon FRCO, Hon FRSCM, Hon FGCM, FTCL, FLJMU, FGMS, FNCM, FCSM, FCCM, FVCM, FFCM, FWTCA, FNMSM, FICMA, FRSA, SFFLM, HonTCSM, HonFCSCM

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY 
​We have an equal opportunities policy in place as TCSM is delighted to work with people with disabilities.  

ACADEMIC DRESS
Successful diploma candidates are authorised to purchase through the school the appropriate academic hood and an academic gown etc. Please view the academic dress page to view a description etc.  

CONTACT
Please visit the contact page and make contact with the school today, for further information about the various assessments offered by the school, the tailor-made combination mixed mode assessments, or to discuss further options, etc. 

Email: Three Counties School of Music
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LINKS


CHOIRS
  • Jubilate Chamber Choir

MUSIC PUBLISHERS
  • Parish Publications
 
  • Forsyth's Music, Manchester
 
  • RSCM Music Direct 

ORCHESTRAS
  • Cotswold Sinfonietta ​

OUR PATRONS
  • David Kirby-Ashmore
 
  • Paul Booth
 
  • Professor David Hoult
 
  • Dame Emma Kirkby
 
  • John Lenehan
 
  • Matthew Martin
 
  • Andrew Padmore​
 
  • Professor Ian Tracey
         
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PRINCIPAL
  • Ian Higginson

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THREE COUNTIES SCHOOL OF MUSIC  PARTNERS
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi Christian University (JHPCU)

The Faculty of Liturgical Musicians (FLM)

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GENERAL LINKS 
  • Guild of Musicians & Singers

  • www.ashleymusic.co.uk

  • Church Organ World​

  • Viscount Organs
 
  • British Choirs on the Net
 
  • Concert Finder
 
  • Cheltenham Centre for Arts
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  • Music at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral​
 
  • Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
 
  • Royal Dutch Organ Society
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  • The Fraternity of Saint Cecilia
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