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Grade Pieces ScaleworkA,B,C,D,1,2,3,4 & 5 Descant Descant

6, 7 & 8 Treble, Descant or both Treble

JBM, JSM & BM Descant n/a

SM, GM & PM Descant AND Treble, plus (Optionally, Bass and/or Tenor n/a

Diplomas Descant AND Treble, plus (optionally), Bass and/or Tenor

Descant AND Treble, plus (optionally), Bass and/or Tenor

Which instrument?

All exams up to Grade 5 are to be performed on Descant Recorder.

At Grades 6, 7 and 8 exams, Scalework must be performed on Treble Recorder, but Solo Pieces,accompanied or unaccompanied, may be performed on Descant Recorder, Treble Recorder or both atthe candidate’s choice.

Junior Bronze, Junior Silver and Bronze Medal exams are to be performed on descant recorder.

Silver, Gold and Platinum Medal exams upwards must be performed on BOTH Descant and TrebleRecorders. Tenor and/or Bass Recorder may be used from Silver Medal onwards as optional extrainstruments to the specified requirements. At diploma level candidates are required to perform on bothDescant and Treble instruments.

Where candidates play more than one type of recorder, they can choose, in consultation with their tutors,which instrument to use for each piece performed. Examiners will not ask a candidate to perform a solopiece or scalework on an instrument they have not prepared for it.

Sopranino Recorder.Lack of repertoire for the Sopranino Recorder precludes its inclusion in this syllabus. However, theinstrument may be used where appropriate and Solo Pieces are included.

Definitions..

The Descant Recorder is sometimes referred to as the Soprano Recorder, or “School Recorder”.

The Treble Recorder is sometimes known as the Alto Recorder; Consort Flute; or “Common Flute”.

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Victoria College of Music and Drama, London

PrincipalDr. Martin Ellerby HonDLitt DMA HonVCM FVCM GLCM LMusLCM FTCL FRSA

Chief ExecutiveRobin Wood HonVCM FVCM FCV FISM ALAM FRSA

Chief ExaminerClaire C. Pashley MA BA(Hons) PGCE HonVCM FVCM LTCL ALCM(TD) FRSA AdvDip(Open)

Qualifications Director and Head of of MusicStewart L. Thompson BA(Hons) CT,FVCM FMCM FSCO FIGOC FCollT MNCMSoc ACIEA

Head of Speech & Drama Stuart Morrison MA HonVCM FVCM(TD)(Hons) PGCE ALAM ALCM(TD) LVCMEd(Hons) FIfL FRSA

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Recorder Syllabus

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ABOUT THE VCMVictoria College of Music, London, is an independent body providing examinations in Music, Speech, and Drama subjects.It has held examination sessions throughout the British Isles and certain overseas countries since it was founded in 1890.It no longer operates a full-time teaching institution.Further details about Victoria College can be found on our website: www. Vcmexams.com

PASS MARKSIntroductory Grades, Grades 1 to 8 :65%; with Merit, 80%; with Distinction, 90% Merit is shown as “Honours” in Ireland

Medal examinations 75% Diplomas 75% (85% with Honours)

ABOUT THIS SYLLABUSVictoria College has offered Recorder examinations for many years and has supported the teaching of the instrument as avalid and serious instrument in concert work for decades. This new syllabus incorporates a number of favourite items andclassics for the various instruments alongside contemporary material. Players are given a secure basic technique in thelower grades on Descant before advancing to other instruments as examinations progress.

COMPARISONS WITH OTHER EXAMINATION BODIESVCM Grades 1 to 8 are intended to compare on a level for level basis with the grades 1 to 8 of other similarly recognisedexamination boards. In addition to Grades 1 to 8, VCM examinations are available at several introductory levels prior toGrade 1 as a means of encouraging beginners, or students with special needs. Medal and Diploma examinations are alsoavailable in all subjects. Candidates at all levels receive a written report and, if successful, a certificate or diploma.

WHAT THE EXAMINERS ARE LOOKING FORExaminers are looking for a combination of skill, knowledge and understanding. Questions are asked in a manner whichassesses the candidate’s depth of understanding, not merely the ability to repeat definitions. Ingenuity, variety, musicianship,and a sense of style are rewarded, as well as technical skill and musical accuracy.

EXAMINER TRAININGAll examiners are professionally trained in a number of skills not simply the subject matter. Feedback from centres is gatheredroutinely as is feedback from examiners about centres; and issues arising are acted upon. For purposes of training andmoderating of marking, there will, on occasions, be a second examiner or College representative present in examinations

OWN COMPOSITIONS Candidates for Grades 1 to 8 may perform their own compositions in lieu of Musicianship Tests.Further guidance is set out in Crazy Composing available from www.vcmpublications.co.uk

REGULATIONSAll entries are accepted on the conditions laid down in General Regulations and Information, a copy of which is available freeof charge. It is also on our website: www.vcmexams.com

ENTRY FORMSAll grades and medal examinations can be entered on white entry forms with no more than ten candidates on a page.Please use the code “RR” in the column headed “subject” and the letter(s) or numbers in the “grade no.” column.

QUESTIONSQuestions are based principally on the music performed; but in addition examiners are at liberty to ask questions on notes,rests, musical terms and signs, key and time-signatures, according to the Grade; also specifically on minor keys; perfect,major, and minor intervals (Grade 3 upwards).

SCALEWORKCandidates must prepare all the scales and arpeggios listed. The examiner will request a representative sample to beperformed at the exam. Candidates for Grades 6, 7 and 8 must prepare minor scales in Natural, Harmonic and Melodicforms.

SIGHT READINGSight Reading tests are included from Preparatory level upwards. The relative standard will be that of approximately twogrades below the grade being taken. Examiners may discuss the Sight Reading Test with candidates as part of theQuestions. Specimen Sight Reading Tests are available to purchase from www.vcmpublications.co.uk

SET PIECESCandidates are required to prepare the specified number of pieces in all examinations. In all examinations each piece beingperformed should be written by a different composer. Examiners may stop the candidate at any point or request repeats etc.,to be omitted.

ORNAMENTATIONAdded ornamentation can be used for all grades and diplomas.

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CHANGES TO SYLLABUSVCM examination requirements do not alter annually, the current syllabus is that listed on our website.Any changes to the syllabus are announced well in advance on the College website, on Facebook and Twitter.

ACCOMPANISTSCandidates are required to provide their own competent accompanist in all pieces published with accompaniment. Theaccompanist will remain in the room only while accompanying. Where no accompaniment is provided, examiners willcomment upon gaps in musical texture as appropriate. If a piece is published with CD, etc., this may be used but it is theresponsibility of the candidate to provide the required equipment and be able to operate it in the exam without delay.At Grades A-D accompaniment is encouraged but optional.

London Music Press (LMP) publications are available on-line post free fromwww.londonmusicpress.co.uk

They can also be ordered by post: an order form is available on request.

Some of the pieces set in the syllabus include options that are published by commercial publishers. These maybe obtainedon-line at sites such as www.musicroom.com or in most good music shops.

Where early and pre-20th century works are prescribed the edition listed is a known available copy but other editions of thesame work may be substituted if agreed in advance with the College. Second hand, and out-of-print music can be purchasedon www.amazon.co.uk or www.ebay.co.uk, etc. Certain out of copyright pieces maybe obtained free of charge fromwww.imlsp.orgDemonstrations of many set works maybe found on www.youtube.com but please be aware that the quality of performanceis variable.

MEDAL EXAMINATIONSSuccessful candidates at medal examinations receive a certificate and a medal order form. Prices of medals are shown onthe medal order form. Medals are supplied in boxes and can be engraved with the candidate’s name, subject of examinationand the year. Medal awards do not entitle holders to put letters after their names.

MEDLEYS & OWN CHOICESWhere examination requirements include medleys or own choices, a second copy (which maybe a photocopy in thisinstance) of the score must be provided for the examiner. At all levels, the examiners may penalise an option clearly chosenfor its comparative ease.

ESSAYS, FOLIOS, ETC.Where dissertations or folios are required, these must be emailed to [email protected] at the time of entry. Separateor late submission is not permitted. All submissions should contain a bibliography and contents page. For more guidancesee www.vcmexams.com and click on “Guidance”.

PHOTOCOPIESAll VCM and LMP publications are copyright. Photocopying of LMP publications is not permissible and candidates usingunauthorised photocopies at examinations will be disqualified. It is acceptable, however, to use a photocopy for thesecond copy when the syllabus requires one to be handed to the examiner, provided the original is also brought to theexamination. It is also acceptable to use photocopies of parts of long pieces to avoid awkward page turns, again providedthe original is also brought to the examination.

EXEMPTION FROM QUESTIONS AT PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONSCandidates who have passed certain VCM Theoretical Examinations are entitled to claim full marks for questions at PracticalExaminations as follows:

VCM Grade A Theory exempts up to and including Preliminary PracticalVCM Grade I Theory exempts up to and including Grade 1 PracticalVCM Grade II Theory exempts up to and including Grade 3 and JBM PracticalVCM Grade III Theory exempts up to and including Grade 5 and JSM PracticalVCM Grade IV Theory exempts up to and including Grade 7 and SM Practical

In all such cases the theory result or certificate must be produced for the Examiner at the beginning of the practicalexamination. Examiners do not take it amiss if reminded not to ask questions if they have been shown a qualifying Theorypass.

MEMORYMemorised performance is not compulsory at any level. However, it is encouraged and will be rewarded.

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First Steps in Recorder Playing

Exercises (20 marks).Any TWO exercises from First Steps Recorder ExamSheet London Music Press

Scalework (10 marks)The scales and arpeggios of:D majorD natural minorone octave tongued

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play any TWO of the following pieces:

Team Recorder FaberLightly RowNow The Day Is OverWelsh TuneStep Round

Recorder From The Beginning Book 1 EJA PublicationsJoe, JoeGypsy DanceGlidingKitesElephantsIndian WarriorFandango

First Steps Recorder Exam Sheet London Music PressFive Note TangoCrotchety CrotchetRecorder Rock

An own choice of comparable standard.

Questions (10 marks)

These introductory examinations should be shown on entry forms in the Grade column as simplyA, B, C or D as appropriate

Introductory Examinations

RR A RR BSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES SUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

Preliminary Recorder Playing

Exercises (20 marks).Any TWO exercises from Preliminary Recorder ExamSheet London Music Press

Scalework (10 marks)The scales and arpeggios of:C and D majorsD and E natural minorsone octave tongued

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play any TWO of the following pieces:

Team Recorder FaberShepherds HeyOld Macdonald Had Some FriesRoundaboutRound LullabyKum Ba Ya

Recorder From The Beginning Book 1 EJA PublicationsDear LizaTadpolesLamentLoch Morlich

Preliminary Recorder Exam Sheet London Music PressAnnabels MarchBingoD, Come Round For TeaIn My GardenHere We Go Round The Mulberry BushMichael FinniganQuick Quaver Polka

An own choice of comparable standard.

Questions (10 marks)

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Introductory ExaminationsRR DRR C

SUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES SUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

Preparatory Recorder Playing

Exercises (20 marks).Any TWO exercises from Preparatory Recorder ExamSheet London Music Press

Scalework (10 marks)The scales and arpeggios of:C and D majorsD, E and A natural minorsone octave tongued

Solo Pieces (50 marks)To play any TWO of the following pieces:

Team Recorder FaberLove Me TenderAgadooJingle BellsOde To Joy

Recorder From The Beginning Book 2 EJA PublicationsCherry Tree RagVilkins and His DinahHaul Away JoeRow, Row, Row Your Boat

Preparatory Recorder Exam Sheet London Music PressRound and Round the VillageTexting Like CrazyI SpyHave a Banana, James

An own choice of comparable standard.

Questions (10 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)

Advanced PreparatoryRecorder Playing

Exercises (20 marks)Any TWO exercises from Advanced Preparatory RecorderExam Sheet London Music Press

Scalework (10 marks)The scales and arpeggios of:C, D and G majorsD, E and A natural minorsone octave tongued

Solo Pieces (50 marks)To play any TWO of the following pieces:

Team Recorder FaberAuld lang SyneNew World SymphonyEriskay Love LiltAway In A Manger

Recorder From The Beginning Book 2 EJA PublicationsBoogie BluesFrom Out The Hollow Elm TreeLi’l Liza JaneBotany Bay

Advanced Preparatory Recorder Exam Sheet LondonMusic PressJoe CoolLullabyOn The LakeRealistic Reggae

An own choice of comparable standard.

Questions (10 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)

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Grade One DescantRecorder PlayingSolo Pieces (60 marks)To play any three pieces, one from each listList ATime Pieces for Descant Recorder Vol. 1 ABRSMFairest IsleNow Is The Month of Maying

First Repertoire for Descant Recorder FaberBabioleGavotteMinuetPolka

Easy Winners for Descant Recorder BrassWindSpring

The Renaissance Recorder for Descant Recorder Booseyand HawkesLa Volta

List BFirst Repertoire for Descant Recorder FaberThumbs Up

Easy Winners for Descant Recorder BrassWindEasy WinnersThe DambustersTitanic Theme

Really Easy Jazzin’ About for Descant Recorder FaberDreamingPeriwinkle WaltzRiding Out West

The Really Easy Recorder Book FaberLegendScherzino

List CTime Pieces for Descant Recorder ABRSMSpring SongSpanish Ladies

50 Graded Studies for Recorder FaberNo. 1, 4 or 7

Der Fluiten Lusthof SchottDoen Daphne d’Over Schone Maeght (Theme only)Wat Zal Men Op Den Avond Doen (Theme only)Silvester Inde Morgenstant (Theme only)

Studies and Scales for Recorder London Music PressStudy No. 1 for Descant Recorder

An own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.

Scalework(10 marks)The scales and arpeggios of:C, D, F and G majorsD, E, G and A minors (natural or harmonic form atcandidate’s choice)one octave legato tongued and slurred

Questions (10 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)

EITHER of the following two tests (10 marks)

Either a) Musicianship TestsTest 1: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 time. 2 bars in length,played twice by the examiner.Test 2: To identify any note in the arpeggio C/E/G/C',Middle C being givenTest 3: To echo a five-note phrase played twice by theexaminer.

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition of about 8 bars in the key ofC major. It should be balanced as an opening 4-barphrase which forms a “question” and a 4-bar phrase thatforms an “answer”.

RR 1Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

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Grade Two DescantRecorder Playing

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play three pieces, one from each list:

List ATime Pieces for Descant Recorder Vol. 1ABRSMEvening PrayerMarcio de ReiVolte from Terpsichore

First Repertoire for Descant Recorder FaberAndante from Partita No.1Pastourelle

Easy Winners for Descant Recorder BrassWindChanson de matinFur EliseJupiter

The Renaissance Recorder for Descant Recorder Booseyand HawkesLa Rosette

List BFirst Repertoire for Descant Recorder FaberSunny Spells

Easy Winners for Descant Recorder BrassWindA Whole New WorldRock Around The ClockSingin’ In The RainYesterday

Really Easy Jazzin’ About for Descant Recorder FaberCatwalk

The Really Easy Recorder Book FaberCaribbeanHerding SongThe Merry-Go-Round

All Jazzed Up for Descant Recorder Brass WindOver The Rainbow

List CTime Pieces for Descant Recorder ABRSMPip’s Pedal

50 Graded Studies for Recorder FaberNo. 3, 19 or 24

Easy Winners for Descant Recorder BrassWindHornpipeIrish Air

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Der Fluiten Lusthof SchottOnder de Linde Groene( Theme and Variation 1)Rosemondt (Theme only)Der Zoete Zoomertyden (Theme and Variation 1)Al Hebben der Princen Haren (Theme and Variation 1)

Studies and Scales for Recorder London Music PressStudy No. 2 for Descant Recorder

An own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.

Scalework(10 marks)The scales and arpeggios of:C & D majorsD & E minors (natural or harmonic form at candidate’schoice) to a twelfth, legato tongued and slurredF and G majorsG and A minors (natural or harmonic form at candidate’schoice)one octave and down to the dominant, legato tonguedand slurred

Questions (10 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)

EITHER of the following two tests (10 marks)Either a) Musicianship TestsTest 4: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 time. 2 bars in length,played twice by the examiner.Test 5: To identify any note C to G, played from CTest 6: To hum, play or sing a group of 5 or 6 notes playedtwice by the examiner, and to complete the phrase byadding one note

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition of about 16 bars in the keyof C, G or F major. It should be balanced as an opening 4-bar phrase which forms a “question” , a 4-bar phrase thatforms an “answer”, a repeat of the opening 4-bar phrase,and a second “answering” phrase

RR 2

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Grade Three DescantRecorder Playing

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play three pieces, one from each list:

List ATime Pieces for Descant Recorder Vol .1 ABRSMBasse Dance BergeretMaigesangWinter Solstice

First Repertoire for Descant Recorder FaberThe Cheerful SoldierPastorale in G (Haydn)Partie: I PastoralePartie: III Finale

Easy Winners for Descant Recorder BrassWindBlue Peter ThemePolovitsian DanceTambourin

The Renaissance Recorder for Descant Recorder Booseyand HawkesNo.1 Ballet

Finger: Sonata Schott4th movement Adagio

List BFirst Repertoire for Descant Recorder FaberAt Sunset

Easy Winners for Descant Recorder BrassWindConsider Yourself

Razzamajazz for Descant Recorder FaberIn CognitoSecret Sax

Time Pieces for Descant Recorder ABRSMMarchStepping Out

Creative Variations for Recorder vol.1 CamdenJoe’s New Words

List CConcert Repertoire for Recorder FaberMonday Blues

50 Graded Studies for Recorder FaberNo. 22, 23 or 28

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RR 3

Winners Galore for Descant Recorder BrassWindFawlty Towers

Der Fluiten Lusthof SchottPuer Nobis Nascitur (Theme and Modo 2)Tweede RosamundeLa Begere no.1

Studies and Scales for Recorder London Music PressStudy No. 3 for Descant Recorder

35 Studies for Soprano Recorder Barenreiter H7132No. 8 or 22

An own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.

Scalework(10 marks)The scales and arpeggios of:C & D majorsD & E minors (natural or harmonic form at candidate’schoice)to a twelfth, legato tongued and slurred

F and G majorsG and A minors (natural or harmonic form at candidate’schoice)one octave and down to the dominant, legato tonguedand slurred

Chromatic on D to a twelfth

Questions (10 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)

EITHER of the following two tests (10 marks)Either a) Musicianship TestsTest 7: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 or 3/4 time, 2 bars, playedtwice by the examiner and identify the time as 2/4 or 3/4Test 8: To identify any note(s) in the chords of C, G, or F,played from the root note.Test 9: To hum, sing or whistle a group of 5 or 6 notesplayed twice by the examiner, and then to complete thephrase by adding two or three notes.

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition in simple binary form in thekey of C, G , F , D or B flat major.

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Junior Bronze Medalin Descant Recorder Playing

Solo Pieces (80 Marks)Candidates must prepare and perform FOUR pieces in all:TWO pieces from the Grade Three syllabusTWO pieces from the Grade four syllabus

Questions (10 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)

Junior Silver Medalin Descant Recorder Playing

Solo Pieces (80 Marks)Candidates must prepare and perform FOUR pieces in all:TWO pieces from the Grade Four syllabusTWO pieces from the Grade Five syllabusQuestions (10 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)

Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

RR JBM

There are no Scalework, Composition or Musicianship Tests at VCM Medal exams

Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

RR JSM

Bronze Medalin Descant Recorder Playing

Solo Pieces (80 Marks)Candidates must prepare and perform FOUR pieces in all:TWO pieces from the Grade Five syllabusTWO pieces from the Grade Six syllabus

Questions (10 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)

Silver Medal inRecorder Playing

Solo Pieces (80 Marks)Candidates must prepare and perform FOUR pieces in all:TWO pieces from the Grade Six syllabusTWO pieces from the Grade Seven syllabus

Candidates must perform on BOTH descant and treble recorder.

Questions (10 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)

Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

RR BM

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RR SM

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Grade Four DescantRecorder Playing

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play three pieces, one from each list:

List ATime Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder Vol.2 ABRSMMozart: AllegroHook: Allegretto

Sonata No. 3 in G minor DoblingerBabell: 4th movement Giga

Easy Winners for Descant Recorder BrassWindIn The Hall of the Mountain King

Concerto for Descant Recorder No.2 in C major SchottBaston: 2nd movement Adagio

Sonata in A minor SchottBigaglia: 4th movement Allegro

Sonatas and Pieces: Sonata in A minor TWV41SchottTelemann: 3rd movement Andante

List BFirst Repertoire for Descant Recorder FaberCoffee Bean Carnival

Easy Winners for Descant Recorder BrassWindJames Bond Theme

Jazzy Recorder No.2 UniversalNo.5

Time Pieces for Descant Recorder ABRSMZu HauseMorning piper

Creative Variations for Recorder vol.1 CamdenHey Joe Let’s Meet

List CConcert Repertoire for Recorder FaberYes But No

50 Graded Studies for Recorder FaberNo. 24, 29 or 34

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Der Fluiten Lusthof SchottOnde de Linde Groene(Theme and Modo 2)De Zoete Tyden (Theme and Variation 1)Der Daphne d’over Schoone Maeght (Theme and Variation1)

Time Pieces for Recorder Vol.2 ABRSMWaltz for Anna

35 Studies for Soprano Recorder Barenreiter H7132No. 7 or 10

An own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.

Scalework(10 marks)The scales and arpeggios of:C & D majorsC, D, E and F minors (natural or harmonic form atcandidate’s choice)to a twelfth, legato tongued and slurred

F, G, A and Bb majorsF, G and A minors (natural or harmonic form atcandidate’s choice)Chromatic on Gone octave and down to the dominant, legato tonguedand slurred

Chromatic on D to a twelfth

Dominant 7ths in F and G major,two octaves, legato tongued and slurred

Questions (10 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)

EITHER of the following two tests (10 marks)Either a) Musicianship TestsTest 10: To clap a rhythm in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 time playedtwice by the examiner, to state the time and then toidentify the melody as major or minor.Test 11: To identify triads as major or minor and then toname the notes in them, the root being named by theexaminer.Test 12: To hum, sing or whistle a group of notes- 2 bars -played by the examiner, and then tocomplete the melody by adding 4 or 5 notes.

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition in simple binary form in thekey of D or B flat major, including a modulation to a relatedkey.

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Grade Five DescantRecorder Playing

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play three pieces, one from each list:

List ACelebrated Classics SchottJS Bach: Mary’s Cradle Song

Suite for Descant Recorder SchottA Hopkins: Mvt. 4 Jig

Concerto in F major for Descant Recorder SchottSammartini: Mvt. 2

Sonata in G B and HDe Fesch: Mvt.s 1 and 2

List BNew World Dances ForsythGolland: Ragtime

Suite Ancienne ForsythLane: Intrada

Power Up FentoneCowles: Battery hens

River Dances PeacockEllerby: Ashley Mill

Four Diversions ForsythTurner: Aubade

List C50 Graded Studies for Recorder FaberNo. 26 or 50

Der Fluiten Lusthof SchottBallette Gravesand (Theme and Variation 1)

35 Studies for Soprano Recorder Barenreiter H7132No. 12 or 13

An own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.

Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

RR 5

Scalework(10 marks)The scales and arpeggios of:D, Eb and E majorsC, D, E and F minors (natural or harmonic form atcandidate’s choice)Chromatic on D to a twelfthto a twelfth, legato tongued and slurred

F, G, Ab, A, Bb and B majorsF, F#, G, A and Bb minors (natural or harmonic form atcandidate’s choice)Chromatic on Gone octave and down to the dominant, legato tonguedand slurred

C majorC minor (natural or harmonic form at candidate’s choice)two octaves, legato tongued and slurred

Chromatic on C two octavesDominant 7ths in F and G major,Diminished 7ths on C and Dtwo octaves, legato tongued and slurred

Questions (10 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)

EITHER of the following two tests (10 marks)

Either a) Musicianship TestsTest 13: To clap a rhythm in 3/4, 4/4 or 6/8 time - 2 bars -played twice by the examiner, and to state the time,and then to say if the melody is in a major or minor key.Test 14: To identify triads as major, minor, or diminished;and then to name the notes in them, the root note beingnamed by the examiner.Test 15: To hum, sing or whistle a two bar phrase playedtwice by the examiner, and then to continue with ananswering two bar phrase.

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition in simple ternary form in akey of up to and including 3 sharps or 3 flats, including amodulation to a related key.

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Grade Six RecorderPlayingSolo Pieces (60 marks)To play three pieces, one from each list:List ADESCANTSonata in Bb SchottHandel: Grave and allegro (2nd and 3rd movts.)

Concerto No.2 in G FaberWoodcock: 1st movement

Two Sonatas SchottUccellini: Sonata Duodecima

TREBLEThe Renaissance Recorder BooseyPhalese: No.13 The Leaves Be Green

Concerto in G FaberJC Schultze: Vicace (3rd movt.)

The Dance of the Blessed Spirits SchottGluck: Andante and Lento

List BDESCANTSuite Ancienne ForsythLane: Revelry

Recipes for Descant Recorder and Piano ForsythBullard: Coffee and Croissants

The Garden of Eden ForsythMarshall: Eve

TREBLESonatina NovelloArnold: Cantilena

Suite PeacockJacob: Pavane

Recital Pieces vol.3 ForsythGardner: Waltz for Jock

Sonatina SchottW. Leigh: 1st movement

List CDESCANT50 Graded Studies for Recorder FaberNo. 45

Der Fluiten Lusthof SchottFantasia and Echo

12 Etudes for Descant Recorder BerandolStudy No.7

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Scalework (10 marks)To be performed on TREBLE Recorder slurred, legato tonguedand staccato:

F major and Ab majorF minortwo octaves

G, A, Bb and B majorsG, A and B minorsto a twelfth

C, Db, D and Eb majorsC, D and E minorsone octave and down to the dominant

Chromatic scale on FDominant 7ths in Bb and C majorsDiminished 7ths on F and Gtwo octaves

Questions (10 marks) Sight Reading (10 marks)

EITHER of the following two tests (10 marks)Either a) Musicianship TestsTest 16: To clap a rhythm in 4/4, 6/8, or 9/8 time - 2 or 3 bars,played twice by the examiner, to state the time and then toidentify whether the phrase is in a major or minor key.Test 17: To identify any type of triad, and then to name thenotes in them, the root note having been named by theexaminer.Test 18: To hum, sing or whistle 3 or 4 bars played twice bythe examiner, and then to continue by adding an answeringphrase.Test 19: To identify a cadence as Perfect or Plagal.

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition in variation form to the theme ofTwinkle Twinkle Little Star or your own choice of theme. Itshould have balanced phrases and move to at least two relatedkeys.List C continued>>

15 Studies for Descant Recorder SchottStudy No.10

DESCANT or TENOREight Traditional Japanese Pieces NovelloNumber 5 or No. 6

TREBLETraditional Irish Music for Treble Recorder PeacockBelfast Hornpipe

Pieces for Solo Recorder vol.3 ForsythSpring Dances No.2 or 3

H.M. Linde: Modern Exercises for Treble Recorder SchottNo.6 or 16

An own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.

RR 6

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Grade Seven RecorderPlaying

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play three pieces, one from each list:

List ADESCANTSonata in G Op.1 no.5 HWV 363b PeacockHandel: Adagio and allegro (2nd and 3rd movts.)

Suite in G MoeckDieupart: Overture

Venetian Music Around 1600 SchottFontana: Sonata Prima

TREBLESonata in F Op.2 no.12 AmadeusMarcello: Ciaconna Allegro

Concerto di Camera PeacockTelemann: Allegro (1st movt.)

List BDESCANTRose: The Kid from Venezuala Universal

Hat Box ForsythBullard: Mexican Hat Dance

TREBLEDavis: Sonatina for Treble and Harpsichord Peacock

Recital Pieces vol.1 ForsythCooke: Capriccio

List CDESCANT50 Graded Studies for Recorder FaberNo. 47

Der Fluiten Lusthof SchottEngeld nachtegaelitje (complete) or Pavaen Lachrymae

Evans; A Rose in Phrygian Nines Orpheus

15 Studies for Descant Recorder SchottStudy No.1

An own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.

TREBLEChocolate Bulbul Orpheus1st movement

15 Studies for Treble Recorder SchottStudy No.5

Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

H.M. Linde: Modern Exercises for Treble Recorder SchottNo.4 or 10

Partita BWV 1013 BarenreiterBach: Bouree Anglaise

Five Studies for Finger Control Brockman/Van PoppelNo.4

An own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.

Scalework (10 marks)To be performed on TREBLE Recorder slurred, legato tonguedand staccato:

F major and Ab majorF minortwo octaves

G, A, Bb and B majorsG, G#, A, Bb and B minorsto a twelfth

C, Db, D, Eb and E majorsC, Db, D, Eb and E minorsone octave and down to the dominant

Chromatic scale on any note within the range of theinstrumentDominant 7ths in all keys within the range of the instrumentDiminished 7ths on F, G and Abtwo octaves

Questions (10 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)

EITHER of the following two tests (10 marks)Either a) Musicianship TestsTest 20: To clap a rhythm in 3/4, 6/8, 9/8 or 5/4 time, for 3or 4 bars, played twice by the examiner, to identify thetime and then to identify whether the phrase is in a majoror minor key.Test 21: To hum, sing or whistle a group of 3 or 4 bars,played twice by the examiner, and then to complete byadding an answering phrase of 3 or 4 bars.Test 22: To identify triads, played in any position, and thento name the notes in them, the root note being givenby the examiner.Test 23: To identify a cadence as Perfect or Interrupted.Test 24: To name the notes in any supertonic triad (majorkeys only), the Tonic chord having been played and namedby the examiner.

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition in Sonata form. It shouldhave balanced phrases and move to at least two relatedkeys.List C continued>>

RR 7

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Grade Eight RecorderPlaying

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play three pieces, one from each list:

List ADESCANTTanze Pan Verlag MusikhausDi Salem: Canzon Terza or Canzon Quarta

Concerto for Descant in F SchottSammartini: Allegro (1st movt.)

TREBLEConcerto in A minor RV 108 PeacockVivaldi: Allegro (1st movt.)

Sonata in G minor BarenreiterBoismortier: Aria and Allegro (3rd and 4th movt.s)

Sonata in D major Faber or SchottHandel: Movements 2 and 3

List BDESCANTNew World Dances ForsythGolland: Bossa Nova

Hat Box ForsythBullard: Top hat

Three Concert Miniatures CamdenHedges: Allegro (1st movt.)

TREBLESuite PeacockJacob: Prelude and English Dance

Sonatina SchottLeigh: Movements 2 and 3

Sonatina NovelloArnold: Complete

Sonatina Op.121 EmersonBowen: Andante Tranquillo (2nd movt.)

Sonatina SchottBate: Allegro (1st movt.)

List CDESCANTWalker: A Rune for St. Mary’s PeacockNo. 47Evans; Snaves Violetta Tango Orpheus

15 Studies for Descant Recorder SchottStudy No.8

An own choice piece of comparable standardchosen from the last 25 years

TREBLEChocolate Bulbul Orpheus2nd movement

I’d Rather Be in Philadelphia UniversalRose: Lunch

H.M. Linde: Modern Exercises for Treble RecorderSchottNo.13 or 21

Partita BWV 1013 BarenreiterBach: Sarabande

Five Studies for Finger Control Brockman/VanPoppelNo.3

The Delayed Flute Moeck 2133Ziegenmeyer: Contra Puntus (Candidate to provideown delay equipment)

An own choice piece of comparable standardchosen from the last 25 years

Scalework (10 marks)

Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

RR 8

Candidates must pass or have passed VCM Grade IV Theory of Music - or hold a certificate of exemption -before the Grade 8 practical certificate is awarded.

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To be performed on TREBLE Recorder slurred, legato tongued and staccato:

F major and Ab majorF minortwo octaves

G, A, Bb and B majorsG, G#, A, Bb and B minorsto a twelfth

C, Db, D, Eb and E majorsC, Db, D, Eb and E minorsone octave and down to the dominant

Within the range of the instrument:Chromatic scale on any noteDominant 7ths in all keysDiminished 7ths on all notesWhole Tone scales on F, G and Abtwo octaves.

Sight Reading (10 marks)

Questions (10 marks)

EITHER of the following two tests (10 marks)

Either a) Musicianship Tests

Test 25: To clap a rhythm in 2/2, 6/8, 5/4, or 7/8 time - four bars played twice by the examiner, toidentify the time-signature, and to say if the melody is in a major or minor key.

Test 26: To hum, sing or whistle a 4-bar phrase played twice by the examiner, and then continue for4 further bars with an answering phrase, not necessarily in sequence.

Test 27: To identify triads as major, minor, diminished or augmented, and to name the notes in them,the root note being given by the examiner.

Test 28: To identify a cadence as Perfect or Imperfect.

Test 29: To name the notes in a mediant triad in a major key, and the tonic chords having beenplayed and named by the examiner.

or b) Own Composition

Perform an own composition in Rondo form. It should have balanced phrases and move to at leasttwo related keys.

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Gold Medal in Recorder Playing

Entry for the Gold Medal is restricted to those who have already passed the Silver Medal in Recorder Playing.

Candidates must present a balanced programme of their own choice of five pieces. The programme must show a range ofstyles. The standard of difficulty should be suitable for this level of examination.

IntroductionsThe standard expected is that of an amateur performance at a live local charity show. Candidates should be able tointroduce their programmes as to a live audience. Examiners will expect to be treated as an audience and addressedaccordingly.

DeportmentExaminers will take into account general presentation of the pieces and deportment. Examiners will expect candidates todress as if they are performing in a formal recital. A confident professional approach is looked for. Credit will be given foreffort in presentation, but not for the quality or sophistication of the resources available to the candidate.

PaperworkThe candidate should present the examiner with a concert programme. It should include:• A front cover showing the name of the candidate• A list of the pieces performed• Copies of the scores of the pieces performed (photocopies are permitted but will be destroyed after the exam)• A short summary about the pieces performed

Performance (90 marks) Discussion (10 marks)

Candidates for the Platinum Medal must have previously passed the Gold Medal in the same subject

Candidates must present a balanced programme of their own choice of five piecesThe pieces should include the following:• A piece by a European Baroque composer• A piece by an English Baroque Composer• A piece composed post-1900

IntroductionsThe standard expected is that of an amateur performance at a live local charity show. Candidates should be able tointroduce their programmes as to a live audience. Examiners will expect to be treated as an audience and addressedaccordingly.

DeportmentExaminers will take into account general presentation of the pieces and deportment. Examiners will expect candidates todress as if they are performing in a formal recital. A confident professional approach is looked for. Credit will be given for effortin presentation, but not for the quality or sophistication of the resources available to the candidate.

PaperworkThe candidate must present the examiner with a concert programme. It should include:· A front cover showing the name of the candidate· A list of the pieces performed· Copies of the scores of the pieces performed (photocopies are permitted but will be destroyed after the examination)· A short summary about the pieces performed

Performance (90 marks) Discussion (10 marks)

Platinum Medal in RecorderPlaying

Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

RR GM

RR PM

There are no Scalework, Composition or Musicianship Tests at VCM Medal exams

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Diploma in Recorder Playing DipVCM

Entry should be made on pink diploma entry form. This diploma is available to candidates of any age. Successfulcandidates receive a diploma and are entitled to wear the appropriate academical robes.

PAPERWORKCandidates for DipVCM must pass Victoria College of Music Grade V Theory of Music before the Diploma certificate isawarded. Candidates who can produce evidence of having passed GCSE in Music or equivalent may apply forexemption from the Theory requirement.

Part One Performance (80 marks)

To Play Two Pieces drawn from the Associate lists. In the case of a major work only one movement is required.

To Play One Piece drawn from the Grade Eight List

To Play One Own Choice piece of a suitable standard which may be an own composition.

Part Two Sight Reading (20 marks)Candidates are required to perform and answer questions on an unseen test after a few moments perusal.

Pass mark 75; with Honours 85

Diplomas in Recorder Playing

Successful candidates in Diploma examinations receive an A3-sized diploma of a design little changed from 1890, alongwith the examiner’s report and an authorisation to purchase the appropriate academical robes.

All correspondence and payment for academical robes must be addressed directly to the official Robemakers Knights ofCastle Cary, Knights Yard, Castle Cary, BA7 7AW United Kingdom.

RobesDiploma (DipVCM):A black gown of bachelors style and rigid black square hat with tassel.

Associate (AVCM, AMusVCM):A hood of Oxford simple shape in royal blue lined light blue, a black gown of Cambridge bachelor style with ½ inch blueribbon on the facings and rigid black square hat with tassel.

Licentiate (LVCM, LMusVCM):A hood of Oxford simple shape in royal blue lined scarlet, a black gown of Cambridge bachelor style with ½ inch ofscarlet ribbon on the facings and rigid black square hat with tassel.

Fellowship (FVCM):A hood of Oxford simple shape in royal blue lined scarlet edged with white binding, a black gown of Cambridge bachelorstyle with 1 inch of scarlet ribbon on the facings and rigid black square hat with tassel.

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Associate Diploma (A.V.C.M.) Syllabus I Performers Diploma

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To perform three items, one from List A and two from List B

List A DESCANTWoodcock: Concerto No.2 in G FaberSammartini: 2nd and 3rd movts Concerto in F SchottLully: Suite SchottTelemann: Theme and Arias 1 & 2 from any Six Partitas Schott Hortus MusicusCima: Sonata in G minor Amadeusde la Barre: Suite in G L’inconnue AmadeusFontana: Sonata Prima Sechs Sonaten Vol.1 MoeckMontalbano: Sinifonia quarta geloso Masters of the Early Baroque Schottvan Eyck: Malle Symen Der Fluyten Lusthof Vol.3van Eyck: Philis schoone Harderinne Der Fluyten Lusthof Vol.1Anon.: Saltarello (p.36) Mediaeval Dance Collection Ed. Lewin Hawthorns Music (Accompaniment to beperformed by a drummer using a Doumbek or a small drum)The Delayed Flute Moeck 2133Ziegenmeyer: Na Zdrowie (Candidate to provide own delay equipment)

List A TREBLELoeillet: Sonata No. 6 in D minor SchottDieupart: Sonata in E minor SchottHandel: Sonata in F Op.1, no.2 SchottJS Bach: Allemande Partita II BWV 1004 Any reliable editionJS Bach: Gavotte en Rondeau Partita III BWV 1006 Any reliable editionBassano: Ricercarta 3 Any reliable edition

List B DESCANTKrähmer: Rondo Hongrois Op.28 DolceKrähmer: Introduction &Variations Brillantes Op.23 DolceRoehr: Sonatina No.1 Schottor a candidate’s own choice composed post-1980

List B TREBLEVaughan Williams: Fantasia on Greensleeves OUPP. Altmann: Sonatine DoblingerDodgson: Shine and Shade ForsythFulton: Scottish Suite SchottJacob: Sonata Musica RaraRose: I’d Rather Be In Philadelphia UELinde: Music For A Bird SchottLinde: Fantasia und Scherzi SchottW.Leigh: Sonatina SchottNo. 89 and No 90 150 Classical Studies for Alto Recorder Universal Edition 33029or a candidate’s own choice composed post-1980

Scalework (20 Marks) (See page 26)As for Grade 8 in the following patterns:Dotted rhthms (swing quavers)WaltzRumba

Candidates for AVCM must pass Victoria College of Music Grade V Theory of Music. Candidateswho can produce evidence of having passed GCSE in Music or equivalent may apply for

exemption from the Theory requirement.

Associate Diploma in Recorder Playing AVCM

Questions (10 marks)

Sight Reading (10 marks)

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Associate Diploma (A.V.C.M.(T.D.)) Syllabus III in Teaching ofRecorder Playing

This is an initial Teacher’s Diploma for those with some experience of teaching at the lower grades and whointend to study further for teaching qualifications

Candidates must email at the time of their entry ONE of the following to [email protected]:(a) a folio showing work and notes for a 10-week term of lessons for ONE of these categories:

i. the young beginner; ii. the teenage beginner; or iii. the adult beginner

(b) A 25-minute video of themselves teaching any pupil at any level from Grade One to Grade Five.Approximately 15 minutes should show work on at least one repertoire or examination piece, andapproximately 10 minutes should work on TWO other aspects of teaching the instrument, such asSight Reading, Aural Training, Scalework, etc.

PERFORMING SECTION (40 Marks)To play TWO pieces by DIFFERENT composers, from the AVCM Syllabus I list (one of which may be an ownchoice of comparable level)

TEACHING SECTION (50 Marks)The candidate is to present TWO contrasted pieces by DIFFERENT composers from the VCM GradeExamination lists for this instrument, as follows

ONE piece from the Grade One to Grade Three lists;ONE piece from Grades Four or Five.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate/discuss the teaching of these pieces to examination readiness, toexplain the difficulties likely to be encountered by the pupil, and to suggest ways of overcoming these problems.The examiner may request extracts or complete performances of the chosen pieces, and the candidate’splaying of them WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT when arriving at the mark for this section.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate/discuss the teaching of Scalework as set for up to Grade 5.

The examiner may also play extracts from the chosen pieces, with errors for the candidate to identify andcorrect, and questions may also be asked on the teaching of the pieces presented in the PERFORMINGSECTION, on teaching matters generally, points arising from the folio/video, and such aspects of an “unseen”piece, as tempo, phrasing, expression marks, fingering etc., as appropriate to the instrument.

Sight Reading (10 marks)

Associate Diploma (A.V.C.M.) Syllabus II Recitalists Diploma

As outlined under Syllabus I above, except that, instead of Scalework, an own choice solo of comparable levelto those listed is to be performed.

Where dissertations or folios are required, these must be emailed [email protected] at the time of entry. Separate or late submission is notpermitted. All submissions should contain a bibliography and contents page. Formore guidance see www.vcmexams.com and click on “Guidance”.

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Licentiate Diploma (LVCM) Syllabus I Performers DiplomaSolo Pieces (60 marks)To perform three items, one from List A and two from List B

List A DESCANTde Fesch: Sonata in G UniversalDieupart: Suite No.1 in G MoeckCastello: Sonata Primo Venetian Music Around 1600 SchottCouperin: Neuieme Concert (complete) MoeckCouperin: Quatorzieme Concert (complete) MoeckFontana: Sonata Quarta Sechs Sonaten Vol.2 MoeckHandel: Sonata in C major FaberRognoni: Vestiva i colli MoeckSammartini: Concerto in F major Schottvan Eyck: Doen Daphne d’Over Der Fluyten Lusthof Vol.2van Eyck: Pavan Lacryme from Der Fluyten Lusthof Vol.2Vivaldi: Sonata in G minor Op.13 no.6 SchottAnon.: Tre Fontane Mediaeval Dance Collection Ed. Lewin Hawthorns Music (Accompaniment to beperformed by a drummer using a Doumbek or a small drum)

List A TREBLEBach: Partita in C Minor BWV 1013 AmadeusBach: Sonata in G minor BWV 1034 UniversalBarsanti: Sonata in F Op.1, no.5 SchottBoismortier: Cinquieme Suite PeacockCorelli: Sonata Op.5 No.12 La Follia SchottHotteterre: Suite in E minor BarenreiterLefanu: Dawns Dove NovelloTelemann: Concerto in TWV 51:C1 SchottTelemann: Concerto in TWV 51:F1 PeacockTelemann: Fantasia No.11 in Bb from Twelve Fantasias Amadeus

List B DESCANTLorenz: Theme and 1st set of variations Variations MoeckSchubert: The Bee HansenNiewkerk: Voci, Voci AscoltaThomessen: The Blockbird HansenIsang Yun: The Actor with the Monkey Chinese Pictures Bote and BockP Leenhouts: Big Baboon Moeckor a candidate’s own choice composed post-1980

List B TREBLEL. Berkeley: Sonatina SchottCasken: Thymehaze SchottLinde: Amarilli mia bella from Hommage a Van Eyck SchottLinde: No.’s 1, 5, 7 and 8 from Blockflote Virtus HansenLinde: Una Follia Nuova Schott*Ziegenmeyer: The Guru Guy The Delayed Flute Moeck 2133 (Candidate to provide own delayequipment)No. 115 from 150 Classical Studies for Alto Recorder Universal Edition 33029Hirose: Meditation Zen-on Music ZEN14015or a candidate’s own choice composed post-1980

Candidates for LVCM must pass Victoria College of Music Grade VI Theory of Music. See Theory syllabusfor details. Candidates who can produce evidence of having passed “A” Level in Music or equivalent may

apply for exemption from the Theory requirement. Candidates for Licentiateship must be Associates of theVCM unless it has been agreed in advance in writing that this requirement can be waived by virtue of

equivalent qualification

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Licentiate Diploma in Recorder Playing LVCM

Scalework (20 Marks)As for AVCM the Hungarian Minor (Raised 4th and7th degrees, See page 26)

Questions (10 marks) Sight Reading (10 marks)

*This piece may be played on a Treble and VoiceFlute (aa recorder pitched in D) or a Tenor Recorder

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Licentiate Diploma (LVCM) Syllabus II Recitalists Diploma

As outlined under Syllabus I above, except that, instead of Scalework, an own choice solo ofcomparable level to those listed is to be performed.

Licentiate Diploma (L.V.C.M.(T.D.))Syllabus III in Recorder Teaching

Candidates must email at the time of their entry ONE of the following to [email protected]:

(a) a dissertation of 1500-2000 words in length (excluding topics set for AVCM (TD)), on aspects ofteaching of this instrument; or

(b) a 30-minute video of themselves teaching any pupil at any level from at least Grade Six levelshowing about 20 minutes work on a piece of at least Grade Six level, and about ten minutes on twoother aspects of Teaching of this instrument.

PERFORMANCE SECTION (40 Marks)To play TWO pieces by DIFFERENT composers, from the LVCM Syllabus I list (one of which may bean own choice of comparable level)

TEACHING SECTION (50 Marks)The candidate is to present TWO contrasted pieces by DIFFERENT composers from the VCM GradeExamination lists for this instrument, as follows

ONE piece from the Grade Six to Grade Seven lists;ONE piece set for Grade Eight.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate/discuss the teaching of these pieces to examinationreadiness, to explain the difficulties likely to be encountered by the pupil, and to suggest ways ofovercoming these problems.

The examiner may request extracts or complete performances of the chosen pieces, and thecandidate’s playing of them WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT when arriving at the mark for thissection.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate/discuss the teaching of Scalework as set for up to GradeEight.

Sight Reading (10 marks)

Where dissertations or folios are required, these must be emailed [email protected] at the time of entry. Separate or late submission is notpermitted. All submissions should contain a bibliography and contents page. Formore guidance see www.vcmexams.com and click on “Guidance”.

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Candidates for Fellowship must be Licentiates of the VCM in Recorder unless it has been agreedin advance in writing that this requirement can be waived by virtue of equivalent qualifications.

Candidates for the Fellowship Diploma are required to prepare a concert recital for the examination and shoulddress accordingly.

Recital (90 marks)

Candidates must submit their own programme of FIVE works for approval by the College at least onemonth before the proposed examination date. One work should be a substantial work e.g. a recorder sonata,concerto or a large scale suite. Programmes should provide a balance of style and forms.

The programme must contain at least ONE of the following works:

Andriesson:Sweet Schott TMR 2/MDSBall:The Piper at the Gates of Dawn NovelloBerio:Gesti UniversalBruggen:5 Studies for Finger Control (complete) Broekmanns and Van PoppelCastello: Sonata Seconda from Venetian Music around 1600 Schott OFB 122Ishii: Black Intention Zen -n Music/MDSJacob: Suite OUP/Peacock PressLinde: Marchen (Fairy Tale) Schott OFB 154Rose: Medieval Knights Carus/UMPSieg: Cadiz Suite for Recorder and Guitar www.soerensieg.deTelemann: Any 2 Fantasias Barenreiter BA644Telemann: Suite in A minor Any reliable editionVivaldi:Concerto in C major RV443 Schott*Vivaldi:Concerto in C minor RV441 BreitkopfZiegenmeyer: The Guru Guy and Lost in Space and Who’s Bar Three The Delayed Flute Moeck 2133(Candidate to provide own delay equipment)

Discussion of the work performed (10 marks)This will refer both to the pieces performed and to the general repertoire of the instrument.

Fellowship Diploma (FVCM) Syllabus I Performers Diploma

Fellowship Diploma in Recorder Playing FVCM

* Candidates may perform the Vivaldi:Concerto in Cmajor RV443 in the G major version on DescantRecorder.

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Candidates must email at the time of their entry ONE of the following to [email protected]:

a) a dissertation of 3500-5000 words on topics related to the teaching of the instrument (excluding topicsset for AVCM (TD) or material already submitted for LVCM (TD); or

b) email a video ofabout 40 minutes in length, showing about 25 minutes work on a piece of at leastDipVCM/AVCM level, and about 15 minutes on two other aspects of the teaching of this instrument.

PERFORMANCE SECTION (40 Marks)

To play TWO contrasting pieces, of a standard commensurate with the Fellowship examination lastingapproximately 20 minutes

TEACHING SECTION (50 Marks)

The candidate is to present TWO contrasted pieces by DIFFERENT composers from the VCM GradeExaminations for this instrument, as follows:

ONE piece from the Grade Eight SyllabusONE piece from the AVCM , or LVCM Syllabuses.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate/discuss the teaching of these pieces to examination readiness, toexplain the difficulties likely to be encountered by the pupil, and to suggest ways of overcoming these problems.The examiner may request extracts or complete performances of the chosen pieces, and the candidate’s playingof them WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT when arriving at the mark for this section.

Sight Reading (10 marks)

Fellowship Diploma (FVCM(TD)) Syllabus II Teachers Diploma

Where dissertations or folios are required, these must be emailed [email protected] at the time of entry. Separate or late submission is notpermitted. All submissions should contain a bibliography and contents page. Formore guidance see www.vcmexams.com and click on “Guidance”.

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Example One - Hungarian Minor on G

Example Two- F major in Swing Quavers

Example Three- F major in Waltz Rhythm

Example Four- F major in Rumba Rhythm

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