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Our DIPLOMA course is a Professional qualification for students who have attained Grade 8 standard in Pianoforte, Violin, Singing, Speech & Drama ( Teacher’s Only ) and who wish to embark on a career in Music or Drama. Acceptance on the courses is by interview & audition.

Prospective Students

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DIPLOMA COURSE IN PIANOFORTE PERFORMANCE
DIPLOMA COURSE IN VIOLIN PERFORMANCE
DIPLOMA COURSE IN SINGING PERFORMANCE

Minimum Age : 16 years
Main Instrument : Grade 8 or equivalent
Theory of Music : Grade 6 or equivalent
Language ; O level English Standard

NB : AUDITION/ INTERVIEW : In all courses the prospective students must attend an audition and interview with the Directors of the School for which an audition fee is payable. They will be required to perform two contrasting solos in their main discipline and undertake various tests in Musicianship or Speech to assess their suitability for the course, and discuss their reasons for applying , general interests

The Diploma Course can be taken as a teacher or performer in the student’s main study (Speech & Drama - Teacher’s Only ) and consists of one year’s part-time tuition on a modular basis involving 36 hours individual tuition on the main study, and 36 hours group tuition in supporting subjects. The final performance examination carries 70% of the overall assessment, with the remaining 30% being made up from examinations and assignments during each of the three modules, Foundation, Development and Performance Modules each module being complete in itself .

The First Module is a Foundation Module .
1. Focus on choice of Programme of candidate’s final recital, sufficient technical basis for performance at this level.
2. Supporting group tuition in Music will be on Theory & Harmony.

The Second Module is a (“Development “) Module
1. Aims to progress from technical to artistic considerations
2. Supporting group tuition in Music will be on historical studies to heighten perception & understanding of the History of Music.

The Third Module is the The Final (“Performance”) Module
1. Aims to bring together the candidate’s technical & artistic skills in a typical “lunchtime” recital .
2. Supporting group tuition in Music will be on aural training, repertoire and art of teaching for those those students taking the teacher’s option .

At the conclusion of each module the candidate’s progress will be assessed in a series of written and aural examinations and an assignment designed to explore the candidate’s assimilation of the detail of each module.
Students may opt to take Diploma Examinations of other recognized institutions during the course with the approval of the Directors. The fees and applications are the responsibility of the student.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In all courses candidates must obtain a minimum of 65% in the work through the year, and demonstrate satisfactory attendance ( 85%minimum) and behavior.
The final “Performance Module” examinations carry 70% of the total assessment , the remaining 30% being made up from examinations & assessments made at the end of the two earlier modules.
Diplomas & Advanced Diplomas will be awarded as follows :-
Pass …………………………………………..65% to 74%
Pass with Credit………………………………75% to 84%
Pass with Distinction………………….…….85% to 100%

UNSUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
Those receiving less than 65% will be entitled to appeal to the Academic Board which has the final say in all cases. The Board will determine which modules/ examinations can be re-taken to secure a pass.