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Strings Stage 1

Performance A​

Ai Recital Performance assessed by a public recital, the overall duration to be 40 minutes. The programme, which may consist of any combination of solo and chamber music, should feature the examination candidate and is to be negotiated and agreed with the Head of Department. 50%

Performance B​

Bi Chamber music performance assessed by a recital, the overall duration to be 20 minutes (or 40* minutes). The program should be devised and feature the examination candidate and is to be negotiated and agreed with the Head of Department. 25% (*or 50%)

Bii Orchestral performance. A 20 (or 30*) minute orchestral audition, in which candidates will be expected to present the first movement of a classical or romantic concerto and a list of 10 (or 20*) prepared excerpts. Candidates will participate in orchestral/large ensemble activities as required throughout the year. Preparation of parts, punctuality for rehearsals and reliability will be noted.

Biii A performance of a concerto with an external orchestra or ensemble (or, exceptionally, with an RCS ensemble). This option is offered subject to a suitable external performance opportunity (or subject to RCS ensemble availability) with the opportunities and repertoire choice of concerto to be agreed with the Head of Department. May be taken in only one of the two stages. 25%

Biv Studio Recording of at least 20 (or 30*) minutes comprising repertoire appropriate to the specialisms of the student, to be negotiated with the Head of Department. The recording is either to be accompanied by a written commentary (≈1000 words) on the recording process, chosen repertoire, editorial issues, performance and interpretive decisions, and an assessment of the final recorded product: or, the candidate may elect to address these issues in an oral examination. 25% (*or 50%)

Bv New Work – performance or studio recording of a new work, accompanied either by a written commentary (≈1000 words) on the process of collaboration with the composer, and an assessment of the work as performed: or, the candidate may elect to address these issues in an oral examination. 25%

Bvi Lecture-Recital of 30 minutes on a relevant specialist subject, negotiated and agreed with the HoD 25%

Bvii Independent Project – a practice-based project, proposed by the student, which builds on a well-defined area of specialism in order to meet the learning outcomes of the module. The form of the project, and its assessment, will be negotiated and recorded on the online student record. 25%

Note​

  • An assessment option taken in Performance A may not also be taken in Performance B.