A Viva Voce, entailing a discussion with the examiners. The Viva Voce follows the Rehearsal and Performance section of the exam
Unit summary
The Viva Voce, which follows the Rehearsal and Performance, is an opportunity for candidates to demonstrate their knowledge, approach and understanding to the examiners.
Questions will cover the Rehearsal and Performance, candidates Programme Notes and Arrangement, as well as other aspects of directing. The Viva Voce lasts up to 18 minutes.
Typical areas of discussion in the Viva Voce:
* Musical outlook: questions designed to put candidates at ease and to lead into the discussion, including: choice of repertoire, the challenges presented and the preparation involved; knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with your area of study.
* Technique: knowledge and understanding of the techniques required to direct DipABRSM repertoire, including: the basic physical gestures used to choose and indicate tempo, phrasing, balance, dynamics and timbre; the use of comment; candidates personal style and influences and how these could be further adapted or developed; score and part preparation; communication to the ensemble of candidates interpretation
of the music, balanced against the need to listen to its members’ ideas and to draw on their experience; understanding the technical problems facing individual members of the ensemble.
* Rehearsal and Performance: warm-ups; rehearsal techniques chosen for the exam and discussion of other approaches; problem solving and responding to work in progress, including aural skill in recognizing and responding to intonation
Unit details
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing