Diplomas
Introduction | Music Performance | Music Direction | Instrumental/Vocal Teaching
Instrumental/Vocal Teaching
Our teaching diplomas are designed for candidates who are intending to take up or have already embarked upon the teaching of an instrument or singing.
While the assessment components include educational theory and philosophy, curriculum studies and aspects of educational administration, the focus through these diplomas is the teaching of music as a practical activity. Through live and written components, you will be examined in your approaches to teaching, your competence as a performer and your understanding of repertoire.
The Instrumental/Vocal Teaching diploma syllabus from 2005 is available below in Adobe PDF format below, together with entry forms and supplementary information, information about appropriate professional experience, and other resources.
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Download the full syllabus
- Instrumental/Vocal Teaching diploma syllabus from 2005 (reprinted in 2011)
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- Syllabus Updates
- Contents
- Introduction, Content of the Diplomas, Prerequisites and Substitutions, Submissions, Practicalities
- Repertoire Lists (compulsory repertoire for the FRSM Teaching Skills Viva Voce)
- 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 Instrumental/Vocal Teaching select the links below.
UK and Ireland
All other countries
- Diploma in Instrumental/Vocal Teaching Entry Form - international centres
- Diploma in Instrumental/Vocal Teaching 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 Syllabus Director for consideration.
Resources
- Reading List: a regularly updated list of written resources listed by subject and instrument.
- A guide to the Viva Voce requirements
Introduction | Music Performance | Music Direction | Instrumental/Vocal Teaching