Timpani and Percussion Stage 1

Performance A

Ai Performance solo, collaborative or mixed, assessed by a public recital, the overall duration to be 45 minutes. 50%

Performance B

Bi Performance solo, collaborative or mixed, assessed by a recital, the overall duration to be 30 minutes.

Bii Orchestral performance Candidates participate in orchestral / large ensemble activities as required throughout the year. A minimum of one (or two*) agreed significant orchestral / large ensemble performances will be assessed, in addition to a 30 (or 45*) minute orchestral audition, in which candidates will be expected to present one unaccompanied short work on marimba and prepared orchestral excerpts on timpani, tuned percussion, snare drum, and auxillary percussion. Each of the orchestral performances, and the audition, will be equally weighted in the assessment. 25% (*or 50%).

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 minutes comprising repertoire appropriate to the specialisms of the student, to be negotiated with the HoD. 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%

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 subject, negotiated with the HoD. 25%

Bvii Home Studio Recording – a recorded performance engineered and produced by the candidate. Minimum length of recorded stems is 20 minutes: the assessment to include a written commentary / oral examination. See briefing paper for further details. 25%