Music Performance Diploma syllabus corrections

General publisher information

Please note that Lemoine publications, formerly distributed by UMP, are now distributed by FM Distribution.

Organ

DipABRSM

F. Couperin Offertoire sur les Grands jeux: no. 15 from 'Messe pour les Paroisses'
The publisher code for this piece is Edwin Kalmus 3314 rather than 3315.

Viola

DipABRSM

F. X. Brixi Concerto in C
This edition is unfortunately now out of print.

Guitar

FRSM

Stephen Dodgson Partita No. 1
This piece formerly published by OUP, is now published by Cadenza Music.

Flute

FRSM

Mercadente Concerto in E
This piece formerly distributed by Emerson, is now distributed by FM Distribution.

Clarinet

LRSM and FRSM

Martin Ellerby Sonata
This sonata formerly published by Maecenas, is now published by Peters (EP71457).

Saxophone

DipABRSM

Paul Harvey Concertino
Please note that it is the Concertino for Soprano Saxophone which is the set syllabus item (and not the Concertino for Tenor Saxophone).

Trombone

DipABRSM and LRSM

Alec Wilder Sonata for Bass Trombone
This edition is unfortunately now out of print.

Singing

Quick Study DipABRSM, LRSM, FRSM

From August 2007, there are two small procedural changes to the Quick Study test for Singing candidates, which are detailed below. The details have also been included in a reprint of the 'from 2005' syllabus booklet.

Firstly, as a preparation aid, all Quick Study tests for singers are now printed with a simple piano accompaniment, which candidates may use if they wish, to any degree of fullness, during their five minutes’ preparation time. During this time, candidates may also play any part of the vocal line at the piano.

However, the actual performance of the test remains unaccompanied, although there is still the provision for candidates to relocate their pitch by playing a guide note (from the vocal line), as appropriate. Candidates may also use the piano to play the key-chord and their starting note before performing the test. Please note that the examiner(s) will not assist candidates as accompanist, nor will any other party be permitted to.

Secondly, candidates will be offered a choice of singing to English or Italian words.