Diplomas

Introduction | Music Performance | Music Direction | Instrumental/Vocal Teaching

Moving beyond Grade 8

ABRSM diplomas provide an authoritative assessment framework for a wide range of musicians beyond Grade 8.

The diplomas are designed to encourage a diversity of approaches to performing, directing and teaching music and to stimulate achievement through acquiring skills, knowledge and understanding.

There are three subjects for diplomas:

• Music Performance
• Music Direction
• Instrumental/Vocal Teaching

For each subject there are three levels of award:

• Diploma of The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (DipABRSM)
• Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music (LRSM)
• Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music (FRSM)

Diplomas at a Glance

Diplomas at a Glance is a short booklet giving an overview of the requirements for all ABRSM diplomas.  

• Diplomas at a Glance

Read our Next Steps guide to diplomas and professional development

Select the cover image below to view the guide in full-screen mode.

• Download our Next steps guide

Support materials

• Request a syllabus booklet
• Reading List: a regularly updated list of written resources listed by subject and instrument
• Writing Programmes Notes: a guide for diploma candidates
• A guide to the Viva Voce requirements

Enquiries

If you have any questions about the Diploma Syllabus please contact us:

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Introduction | Music Performance | Music Direction | Instrumental/Vocal Teaching