To Rehearse and Perform with your ensemble a set number of contrasting movements or works
Unit summary
Candidates should be prepared to rehearse and perform with their ensemble a set number of contrasting movements/works (see below), whose combined total duration is 20-25 minutes. Instrumental directors must choose two movements/works, while choral directors must choose two or three movements/works (accompanied or unaccompanied, or a combination).
Of the total 40-45 minutes’ duration of this Section, 25 minutes are allotted to rehearsal, with the remainder allotted to performance.
Lists of suitable instrumental and choral works are given on pp. 38–46 of the Diploma syllabus (see: http://www.abrsm.org/resources/dirDip05complete.pdf) However, candidates are free to create their programme either partly or entirely from works not listed on these pages but comparable in level with them. In such cases candidates must seek approval of their choices from the Board, at least six weeks before entry, by writing to the Director of Examinations. In the case of unpublished works candidates should enclose a copy of the score(s).
In candidate’s choice of repertoire, they should aim to present a programme that is balanced, coherent and containing stylistic contrast. It should also be appropriate to the venue.
Candidates are free to choose any edition of the full score of the works listed on pp. 38–46 (see link above) or of any alternative work(s) approved by the Board. Candidates must provide their own ensemble, which in most cases will number at least 20 players or singers.
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
Practical Demonstration / Assignment