Course details
ADVANCED DIPLOMA COURSE IN PIANOFORTE PERFORMANCE OR TEACHING
OR LICENTIATE DIPLOMA OF OTHER RECOGNISED BOARD
OR DEGREE IN MUSIC
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 to assess their suitability for the course, and discuss their reasons for applying , general interests.
The PUBLIC PERFORMANCE Diploma Course consists of One year's part-time tuition on a modular basis involving one 90 minute lesson for 36 weeks divided into 3, 12 week modules ( individual tuition). 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.
The First Module is a Foundation Module .
1. Focus on choice of Programme of candidate's final performance, sufficient technical basis for performance at this level.
2. Supporting plans for the candidate's practice regime & deadlines.
The Second Module is a ("Development ") Module
1. Aims to progress from technical to artistic considerations
2. The candidate will be required to present plans which demonstrate to the examiners that the candidate can realise the deadlines for performance
The Third Module is the The Final ("Performance) Module
1. Aims to bring together the candidate's technical & artistic skills in a typical "Evening concert/recital/lecture recital .
2. Supporting programmes with programme notes will be expected.
At the conclusion of each module the candidate's progress will be assessed in a series of viva voce 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% 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.
Public PerformanceDiplomas 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.
