Our Part-time ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA course is a Professional qualification for students who have attained Professional Diploma in violin OR Associate diploma in Violin teaching or performing and who wish to embark on a career in Music. Acceptance on the courses is by interview & audition.
Main Instrument : Professional diploma(Violin) or equivalent.
Theory of Music : Grade 5 or equivalent
Language : English language proficiency to secondary 3 level OR C6 at GCE O level OR Grade 5 at N level OR equivalent
NB : AUDITION / INTERVIEW : In all courses the prospective students must attend an audition and interview with the Directors of the School for which an audition fee is payable. They will be required to perform two contrasting solos in their main discipline and undertake various tests in Musicianship to assess their suitability for the course, and discuss their reasons for applying, general interests
The Advanced Professional Diploma Course consists of one year's part-time tuition on a modular basis involving 36 hours individual tuition on the main study, and 18 hours individual tuition in supporting subjects. The final performance examination carries 70% of the overall assessment, with the remaining 30% being made up from examinations and assignments during each of the three modules, Foundation, Development and Performance Modules each module being complete in itself.
The First Module is a( ''Foundation'' ) Module .
1. Focus on choice of Programme of candidate's two final performance examinations, a concerto exam and an evening recital as for a concert hall.
2. Supporting group tuition will be on the candidate's choice of subsidiary study (e.g. viola, piano, composition, arranging), and the students schedules/scheme of work.
The Second Module is a ("Development ") Module
1. Aims to progress from technical to artistic considerations in the development of their final exam programmes.
2. Supporting group tuition will be a continuation of the "Foundation" subsidiary studies and the production of programme notes/ biography for the final performance examinations.
The Third Module is the The Final ("Performance") Module
1. Aims to bring together the candidate's technical & artistic skills in a typical concert hall evening recital and a concerto with orchestral accompaniment OR pianoforte Orchestral reduction.
2. Supporting group tuition in Music will be on aural training and programmes, advertisements, visuals, & presentation of final performances.
At the conclusion of each module the candidate's progress will be assessed in a series of viva voce examinations and an appraisal of a the candidate's scheme of work/schedule.
Students may opt to take Diploma Examinations of other recognized institutions during the course with the approval of the Directors. The fees and applications are the responsibility of the student.
In all courses candidates must obtain a minimum of 65% in the work through the year, and demonstrate satisfactory attendance ( 85%minimum ) and behaviour.
The final "Performance Module" examinations carry 70% of the total assessment , the remaining 30% being made up from examinations & assessments made at the end of the two earlier modules.
Professional Diplomas will be awarded as follows :-
Pass ……………………………………........…65% to 74%
Pass with Credit…………………………………75% to 84%
Pass with Distinction………………….........…85% to 100%
UNSUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
Those receiving less than 65% will be entitled to appeal to the Academic Board which has the final say in all cases.
The Board will determine which modules/ examinations can be re-taken to secure a pass.
Teacher - Student Ratio (Individual) 1:1
Tutors: Andrew Wilkinson / Margaret E Park
Violin: Andrew Wilkinson
Fees for Advanced Professional Diploma Courses:
(Advanced Performance - Violin $8696 (includes registration, assessment, audition, miscellaneous).
Final exam fee $1300 (accompanist required at students own expense for violin).