Music Direction Diploma Syllabus from 2005
The Music Direction Diploma Syllabus from 2005 is available below in Adobe PDF format together with Entry Forms and Supplementary Information, information about appropriate professional experience, and other resources..
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Music Direction Diploma Syllabus
- Music Direction Diploma Syllabus from 2005 (reprinted in 2007)
Music Direction Diploma Syllabus (by section)
- Special Notices
- Contents
- Introduction, Content of the Diplomas, Prerequisites and Substitutions, Submissions, Practicalities
- Repertoire Lists
- Appendices (including: specimen questions and indicative responses, marking criteria, application form for appropriate professional experience approval, music publishers, the National Qualifications Framework)
- Index
Entry Forms and Supplementary Information
To download a copy of the Entry Form and Supplementary Information for a Diploma in Music Direction, select the links below.
UK and Ireland
All other countries
- Diploma in Music Direction Entry Form - international centres
- Diploma in Music Direction Supplementary Information - international centres
Appropriate Professional Experience
At all three levels of Diploma you may apply to offer appropriate professional experience as a substitution for the standard ABRSM prerequisite. This is done by filling in the application form and sending it to the Director of Examinations for consideration.
Resources
- Reading List: a regularly updated list of written resources listed by subject and instrument.
- Writing Programmes Notes: a guide to preparing Programme Notes for Performing and Directing candidates, written by Dr Nigel Scaife, ABRSM's Syllabus Principal.