LCM Exams - Jazz Diplomas Syllabus - University of West London

Contents
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London College of Music Examiners ............................................................... 4
London College of Music / London College of Music Examinations ................. 5
1. Syllabus introduction
1.1 Validity of this syllabus ............................................................. 6
1.2 Rationale .................................................................................. 6
1.3 Syllabus aims ............................................................................ 6
1.4 Syllabus objectives .................................................................... 6
1.5 Availability of examinations and entry details ............................ 7
1.6 Duration of examinations .......................................................... 7
1.7 Target groups ........................................................................... 7
1.8 Candidates with particular needs .............................................. 7
1.9 Progression .............................................................................. 8
1.10 Accreditation ............................................................................ 9
2. Syllabus content
2.1 Syllabus overview and general guidelines .................................. 10
2.2 Attainment levels ..................................................................... 11
2.3 Pre-requisite qualifications ....................................................... 11
2.4 Description of examination components ................................... 12
Piano ................................................................................... 12
Wind & Brass ....................................................................... 18
2.5 Weightings for examination components .................................. 22
3. Resources
3.1 Discography ............................................................................. 23
3.2 Suggestions for listening and transcriptions .............................. 24
3.3 Useful reference material ......................................................... 26
4. Assessment
4.1 How marks are awarded ........................................................... 27
5. Awarding and reporting
5.1 Issue of results ......................................................................... 31
5.2 Awards ..................................................................................... 31
5.3 Repeats of examinations ........................................................... 31
6. Regulations and information ......................................................... 32
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