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ABOUT TCSM

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

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.

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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