DipABRSM - normally a room or hall?

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DipABRSM - normally a room or hall?, and dress code?

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Sunrise	May 24 2011, 04:30 PM Post #31
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 3389 Joined: 7-June 10 From: Gibraltar Member No.: 106844	QUOTE(SaxLad @ May 24 2011, 03:28 PM) So not only did you get the venue and the accompaniest, you also got a practise there as well. Someone will have to tell me how people manage to do things like this... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Well Done, and Good Luck for your diploma dawn (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thank you! Well the accompanist wanted 230 euros which I can't afford, so I'm sticking with the other one, crossing my fingers, offering a bit extra to what he would normally charge in the hope some practice will be done too. The preexam recital is an extra, in the cathedral (after one rehearsal, eek), but the exam is in the ballroom, which is a different lovely venue - but I'm going to book a rehearsal in there earlier in the week. That's what happens when you live in a little place - buildings are multipurpose!

SaxLad	May 24 2011, 08:05 PM Post #32
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 354 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Hertfordshire (North of London) Member No.: 23734	QUOTE(Dawnmc71 @ May 24 2011, 05:30 PM) QUOTE(SaxLad @ May 24 2011, 03:28 PM) So not only did you get the venue and the accompaniest, you also got a practise there as well. Someone will have to tell me how people manage to do things like this... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Well Done, and Good Luck for your diploma dawn (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thank you! Well the accompanist wanted 230 euros which I can't afford, so I'm sticking with the other one, crossing my fingers, offering a bit extra to what he would normally charge in the hope some practice will be done too. The preexam recital is an extra, in the cathedral (after one rehearsal, eek), but the exam is in the ballroom, which is a different lovely venue - but I'm going to book a rehearsal in there earlier in the week. That's what happens when you live in a little place - buildings are multipurpose! 230 Euros!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Is that really the going rate for a diploma accompaniment? I feel like my accompaniest wants nothing...

Sunrise	May 24 2011, 09:40 PM Post #33
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 3389 Joined: 7-June 10 From: Gibraltar Member No.: 106844	QUOTE(SaxLad @ May 24 2011, 08:05 PM) 230 Euros!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Is that really the going rate for a diploma accompaniment? I feel like my accompaniest wants nothing... Errm well he is a VERY good accompanist, 4 of us sang with him on Sat night with 10 mins total rehearsal over the 4 pieces (literally...it was a bit stressy, just topping and tailing) but he did a great job. However.... I'm giving the other accompanist ?100 which I think is much fairer - and might still encourage him to practice!!

SaxLad	May 25 2011, 06:35 AM Post #34
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 354 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Hertfordshire (North of London) Member No.: 23734	QUOTE(Dawnmc71 @ May 24 2011, 10:40 PM) QUOTE(SaxLad @ May 24 2011, 08:05 PM) 230 Euros!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Is that really the going rate for a diploma accompaniment? I feel like my accompaniest wants nothing... Errm well he is a VERY good accompanist, 4 of us sang with him on Sat night with 10 mins total rehearsal over the 4 pieces (literally...it was a bit stressy, just topping and tailing) but he did a great job. However.... I'm giving the other accompanist ?100 which I think is much fairer - and might still encourage him to practice!! I would call my accompaniest VERY good as well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I think ?100 is more fair though, if the pianist is of the same quality...

AnnC	Jun 6 2011, 05:43 PM Post #35
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 2649 Joined: 8-February 06 Member No.: 6097	Good luck Dawnmc21. I hope the preparations are going well. Whatever the venue I would dress up - it's what I did for all my diplomas as did the candidates before and after me. I've done them in classrooms at Trinity College in Greenwich, yet we all wore evening wear. Accompanists are expensive for diplomas I'm afraid, and fees reflect the practice time as well as travelling, rehearsal and performance time. I remember paying ?200 back in 2002 to include six hours of rehearsals in two sessions with my singing teacher present to ask for more weight here, more rubato there. If your teacher isn't there make sure you tell him exactly what you want. You are in charge!! I've got all my fingers crossed for you.

Sunrise	Jun 6 2011, 09:10 PM Post #36
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 3389 Joined: 7-June 10 From: Gibraltar Member No.: 106844	QUOTE(AnnC @ Jun 6 2011, 05:43 PM) Good luck Dawnmc21. I hope the preparations are going well. Whatever the venue I would dress up - it's what I did for all my diplomas as did the candidates before and after me. I've done them in classrooms at Trinity College in Greenwich, yet we all wore evening wear. Accompanists are expensive for diplomas I'm afraid, and fees reflect the practice time as well as travelling, rehearsal and performance time. I remember paying ?200 back in 2002 to include six hours of rehearsals in two sessions with my singing teacher present to ask for more weight here, more rubato there. If your teacher isn't there make sure you tell him exactly what you want. You are in charge!! I've got all my fingers crossed for you. I have a joint rehearsal on Wed, and tonight showed up loads of issues both accompanist and myself. Really looking forward to it! On the day I'm going to have to go in to work that day in my evening dress!!

AnnC	Jun 7 2011, 08:08 AM Post #37
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 2649 Joined: 8-February 06 Member No.: 6097	QUOTE(Dawnmc71 @ Jun 6 2011, 10:10 PM) QUOTE(AnnC @ Jun 6 2011, 05:43 PM) Good luck Dawnmc21. I hope the preparations are going well. Whatever the venue I would dress up - it's what I did for all my diplomas as did the candidates before and after me. I've done them in classrooms at Trinity College in Greenwich, yet we all wore evening wear. Accompanists are expensive for diplomas I'm afraid, and fees reflect the practice time as well as travelling, rehearsal and performance time. I remember paying ?200 back in 2002 to include six hours of rehearsals in two sessions with my singing teacher present to ask for more weight here, more rubato there. If your teacher isn't there make sure you tell him exactly what you want. You are in charge!! I've got all my fingers crossed for you. I have a joint rehearsal on Wed, and tonight showed up loads of issues both accompanist and myself. Really looking forward to it! On the day I'm going to have to go in to work that day in my evening dress!! Photo please! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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