diplomas at a glance - ABRSM

For further information refer to the Diploma Syllabus, Instrumental/Vocal Teaching
DipABRSM: Principles of Instrumental/Vocal Teaching
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Prerequisites ● ABRSM Grade 8 Practical in the instrument taught or a substitution
and ● ABRSM Grade 6 Theory (1992 syllabus) or a substitution
and ● you must be 18 or older at the time of entry
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Section 1 Teaching Skills Up to 40 minutes A discussion with the examiners including
7-10
Viva Voce
demonstrations of teaching approaches and
performance of extracts from ABRSM Grade 6
repertoire.
You should be prepared to discuss your Written
Submission.
Section 2.1 Written 1,800 words (+ – 10%) A written submission on a topic chosen from the 28-31
Submission
syllabus.
Section 2.2 Quick Study Up to 10 minutes Performance of a short piece of previously unseen 11
(including 5 minutes’ music of a standard similar to ABRSM Grade 6
preparation time) repertoire.
LRSM: Instrumental/Vocal Teaching
Prerequisites ● DipABRSM (Principles of Instrumental/Vocal Teaching) in the instrument taught
or a substitution
and ● ABRSM Grade 8 Theory (1992 syllabus) or a substitution
and ● you must be 20 or older at the time of the exam
Case Study You must submit these two sections at least three months before the closing date for
Portfolio & entry. You must pass these sections before you can proceed with the rest of the LRSM.
Video of
Teaching
Case Study Portfolio: written case studies based on your work with three pupils.
Practice Video of Teaching Practice: a video featuring at least two pupils, one of whom must be
covered in the Case Study Portfolio.
Section 1 Teaching Skills Up to 50 minutes A discussion with the examiners including
Viva Voce
demonstrations of teaching approaches and
performance of extracts from ABRSM Grade 8
repertoire.
You should be prepared to discuss your Written
Submission.
Section 2.1 Written 4,500 words (+ – 10%) A written submission on a topic chosen from the
Submission
syllabus.
Section 2.2 Quick Study Up to 10 minutes Performance of a short piece of previously unseen
(including 5 minutes’ music of a standard similar to ABRSM Grade 7
preparation time) repertoire.
FRSM: Music Education
Prerequisite ● LRSM (Instrumental/Vocal Teaching) in the instrument taught or a substitution
Section 1 Teaching Skills Up to 60 minutes A discussion with the examiners including
Viva Voce
demonstrations of teaching approaches and
performance of extracts from DipABRSM (Music
Performance) repertoire.
You should be prepared to discuss your Written
Submission.
Section 2.1 Written 11,000 words A written submission on an approved topic of your
Submission (+ – 10%)
choice.
Section 2.2 Quick Study Up to 10 minutes Performance of a short piece of previously unseen
(including 5 minutes’ music of a standard similar to ABRSM Grade 8
preparation time) repertoire.
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28-31
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28-30
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