flute - · pdf file8 a -first steps in flute playing exercises (20 marks) candidates must...

1

vcmexams.com

FLUTE

ictoria College ExaminationsP

3

Victoria College of Music and Drama, London

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

Chief ExecutiveRobin Wood HonVCM FVCM FCV FInstSMM ALAM FRSA

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

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

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

Curriculum SpecialistDr June Fileti PhD MA(Mus)(Open), MEd BA(Hons) CT,FVCM, LMusEdASMC(Hons)

Governing Council:

Founded 1890

71 Queen Victoria Street, LONDON EC4V 4AYT: 020 7405 6483 E: [email protected] W: [email protected]

©2016 Victoria College of Music and Drama, London Ltd

Ltd

Corporate Member of

Member of

Subject ConsultantDr June Fileti PhD MA(Mus)(Open), MEd BA(Hons) CT,FVCM, LMusEdASMC(Hons)

Flute Syllabus

4

ABOUT THE VCMVictoria College of Music and Drama, London Ltd. is an independent body providingexaminations in Music, Speech, and Drama subjects. It has held examination sessionsthroughout the British Isles and certain overseas countries since it was founded in 1890. Itno longer operates a full-time teaching institution. The VCM is a corporate member of theWorshipful Company of Musicians, the Music Education Council, the Association ofTeachers of Singing, the European Piano Teachers Association, the European RecorderTeachers Association, the Society of Recorder Players, the European String TeachersAssociation the Society of Teachers of Speech & Drama, the National Association ofMusic Educators, the Association of British Choral Directors, the Schools MusicAssociation of Great Britain and is an institutional member of the College of Teachers andabides by its code of practice.

Further details about Victoria College can be found on our website:www. Vcmexams.com

PASS MARKSIntroductory Grades 65%Grades 1 to 8 65%with Merit 80%; with Distinction 90%Merit is shown as “Honours” in IrelandPre-diploma certificate 75% (85% with Honours)Medal examinations 75%Diplomas 75% (85% with Honours)

5

WHAT THE EXAMINERS ARE LOOKING FORExaminers are looking for a combination of skill, knowledge and understanding. Questions are askedin a manner which assesses the candidate’s depth of understanding, not merely the ability to repeatdefinitions. Ingenuity, variety, musicianship, and a sense of style are rewarded, as well as technicalskill and musical accuracy.

ACCOMPANIMENTIn the introductory grades the pieces are unaccompanied but from Grade One onwards pieces shouldbe performed accompanied (unless there is an option to perform unaccompanied). It is theresponsibility of each candidate to provide a competent accompanist or accompaniment, and thenecessary music. The playing of the accompaniment must be adequate to enable examiners to maketheir assessment without the distraction of making unnecessary allowances. An accompanist will onlyremain in the room for the portion of the examination for which s/he is required. A piano, electronickeyboard, guitar or other appropriate instrument may be used to accompany the Pieces.

If a CD backing track is used, the candidate must be able to operate the audio equipmentcompetently from Grade 1 onwards. No allowance will be made for time wasted because equipmentis not fully prepared

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

REGULATIONSAll entries are accepted on the conditions laid down in General Regulations and Information, a copyof which is available free of 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 tencandidates on a page. Please use the code FT in the column headed “subject” and the letter(s) ornumbers in the “grade no.” column.

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

SIGHT READINGSight Reading tests are included from Preparatory level upwards. The relative standard will be that ofapproximately two grades below the grade being taken. Examiners will be at liberty to discuss theSight Reading Test with candidates as part of the Questions.

PIECESCandidates are required to prepare the whole of the pieces they have selected from the lists, but theexaminer may stop the candidate at any given point or ask for certain sections to be performed, or toomit repeats where appropriate.

SCALES, ARPEGGIOS, ETC.The examiner will request a representative sample of those specified for a particular examination.Candidates will not be expected to perform scales specified for earlier grades.

EXAMINERSOn occasions, two examiners may be present for purposes of Moderation or Training.

6

PHOTOCOPIESAll VCM and LMP publications are copyright. Photocopying of LMP publications is not permissibleand candidates using unauthorised photocopies at examinations will be disqualified. It isacceptable, however, to use a photocopy for the second copy when the syllabus requires one to behanded to the examiner, provided the original is also brought to the examination. It is also acceptableto use photocopies of parts of long pieces to avoid awkward page turns, again provided the original isalso brought to the examination.

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

Grade 1 Theory exempts up to and including Preliminary PracticalGrade 1A Theory exempts up to and including PreparatoryGrade 2 Theory exempts up to and including Grade 3 PracticalGrade 3 Theory exempts up to and including Grade 5 PracticalGrade 4 Theory exempts up to and including Grade 7 Practical

In all such cases the theory result or certificate must be produced for the Examiner at thebeginning of the practical examination.

MEMORYPerforming from memory is not compulsory at any level. However, it is encouraged and will berewarded.

DEPORTMENTCandidates should perform facing the examiner standing or sitting independently. They should use aseparate copy of the music unless performing from memory. Candidates must not perform by lookingover the shoulder of the accompanist.

London Music Pressthe College’s own in-house publisher.

LMP exists to provide an inexpensive method for candidates toobtain set pieces for examinations at economical prices.

All LMP publications are guaranteed to remain available in print forthe duration of the syllabus

LMP publications are available to order on-line atwww.vcmpublications.co.uk uk

All orders are despatched post free worldwide

Discounts for quantity..

All LMP publications are guaranteed to remain available in print forthe duration of the syllabus

LONDONM U S I CP R E S S

7

EXAM SHEETSExam sheets are published by London MusicPress (LMP) the College’s own in-housepublisher.They contain Exercises and Pieces listed in thesyllabus other than those shown under the namesof other publishers. Scales for Introductoryexams are also included.

TUTOR BOOKSTutor Books contain a copy of the Exam Sheetand can be used in exams in place of ExamSheets.

Victoria College of Music Tutor Books offer anexciting advance in the teaching of Flute Playing.They integrate musical awareness, creativity andtechnical development with the VCM syllabus.

Travelling through lesson plans, teachers andpupils work together on an attractive selection ofPieces and arrangements that help improvecompetence and confidence. Written Theoryexercises are also included designed specificallyfor players.

At the back of each book is an ExaminationSheet, that gives examples of all therequirements for the VCM Examination.

Activities are specifically designed to makelearning fun with motivational tick charts includedat the end of each lesson. A page is alsoincluded for teacher and pupils to write in theirown comments.

CRAZY COMPOSINGCrazy Composing is a step by step guide forteachers and pupils wishing to perform an OwnComposition in lieu of Musicianship Tests.

SPECIMEN MUSICIANSHIP TESTSSpecimen musicianship tests are availableshowing the type of tests examiners will set.

London Music Press publications

Non-London Music Presspublications.

Many of the pieces set in the syllabus includeoptions that are published by commercialpublishers.

These can be obtained from music shops or fromwebsites such as www. Musicroom.com

In case of difficulty contact the College.

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

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

SPECIMEN SIGHT READINGSpecimen Sight Rading tests are availableshowing the type of tests examiners will set.

PAST THEORY PAPERSSets of the last six available past Theory exampapers are available for each grade.

THEORY WORKBOOKSTheory Frenzy books are available as a guide toeach Grade of Theory of Music exam.

8

A -First Steps in Flute Playing

Exercises (20 Marks)Candidates must choose and perform two of theexercises set out in the Exam Sheet (or TutorBook) for the grade.

Scalework (10 marks)To play the scale of F major, one octave.

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play any two of the following Pieces from theExam Sheet (or Tutor Book) for the grade; or oneof the pieces plus an “own choice” suitable for thegrade:

Lightly RowGo Tell Aunt NancyPashley: Fruity Flute FunPashley: FluticiousBonfield-Brown: Falling Kite

Questions (10 marks)

B - Preliminary in Flute Playing


Scalework (10 marks)To play the scales of F and G major, one octave.

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play any two of the following pieces from theExam Sheet (or Tutor Book) for the grade; or oneof the pieces plus an “own choice” suitable for thegrade:

Jingle BellsTwinkle Twinkle Little StarPashley: Upbeat Rock ‘n’ RollPashley: Sammy StaccatoBonfield-Brown: Doll’s House


C- Preparatory in Flute Playing


Scalework (10 marks)To play the Scale of F and G major, one octave.


Lavender’s BlueFor He’s A Jolly Good FellowPashley: Texting Like CrazyPashley: Ham and SpaghettiBonfield-Brown: Annabel’s March

Questions (10 marks)Sight Reading (10 marks)

D - Advanced Preparatoryin Flute Playing


Scalework (10 marks)To play the Scale of F, and D major, and A minorone octave.


Morning Has BrokenAmazing GracePashley: Flute FeverPashley: Forever Flute Will TravelBonfield-Brown: Tick-Tock

Questions (10 marks)Sight Reading (10 marks)

Introductory ExaminationsShow on entry form as

SUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

F T A Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

F T C

Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

F T B Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

F T D

9

Grade 1 Flute PlayingSolo Pieces (60 marks)To play any three of the following pieces (one taken fromeach list):

List AGrade 1 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 1 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressAnon: Go From My WindowThe Grand Old Duke of YorkWhen The SaintsI’ve Got Peace Like a River

The Really Easy Flute Book FaberThe Love that I hadSlovakian Hoop DanceElizabethan DanceRommelpotAir From FigaroWhite Rose of My Heart

Flute Fancies BostonPurcell: Rigaudon

Boosey Woodwind Method Flute Book 1 B&HKalinkaHine Ma Tov

Making The Grade Grade 1 Flute ChesterLittle Brown JugThe Banks of The Ohio

What Else Can I Play Flute Grade 1 FaberThe Ash GroveLittle DonkeyThe Bluebells of Scotland

The Best of Grade 1 Flute FaberBrahms: The Little SandmanSaint-Saens: The Elephant (The Carnival of the Animals)

List BGrade 1 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 1 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressBonfield-Brown: Winter WalkBonfield-Brown: In The AlpsBonfield-Brown: Rainy Day

What Else Can I Play Flute Grade 1 FaberTie Me Kangaroo Down SportSing A RainbowI Whistle a Happy Tune

Making The Grade Grade 1 Flute ChesterEastendersLove Me TenderSupercalifragilisticexpialidociousSometimes When We TouchChim Chim Cher-ee

Clowns NovelloScapino

The Best of Grade 1 Flute published by FaberWedgwood: Hot ChilliWedgwood: Keep Truckin’Gordon David: Summer Days

List CGrade 1 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 1 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressPashley: Study No 1

76 Graded Studies for Flute Book 1 any one of 2-9 Faber125 Easy Classical Studies for Flute 2,10 or 16 Universal

The Best of Grade 1 Flute FaberStudy No.31Study No.4, 5 or 7

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


Sight Reading (10 marks)

Musicianship Tests (10 Marks) or Composition (10 Marks)

Test 1: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 time. 2 bars in length, playedtwice by the examiner.

Test 2: To identify any note in the arpeggio C/E/G/C', MiddleC being given

Test 3: To echo a five-note phrase played twice by theexaminer.

Perform an own composition of about 8 bars in the key ofF major. It should be balanced as an opening 4-bar phrasewhich forms a “question” and a 4-bar phrase that forms an“answer”

Scalework (10 marks)One OctaveScale and arpeggio of F, G, G major; A minor


F T 1

10


List AGrade 2 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 2 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressHandel: Minuet from the Royal Fireworks SuiteThe Kerry DanceThe Irish Widow’s LamentWhen Johnny Comes Marching Home

Music Through Time, Flute Book 2 OUPSullivan: If You Go In You’re Sure to WinWiedmann: Largo

Boosey Woodwind Method Flute Book 1 B&HScarborough Fair p.39Cantilena p.54

Making The Grade, Grade 2 Flute ChesterGreensleevesMull of KintyreSkye Boat Song

What Else Can I Play Flute Grade 2 FaberGavotteWhat Shall We do With the Drunken Sailor

Amazing Solos for Flute B&HTanz de BurgermeistersPeruvian Dance Tune

The Best of Grade 2 Flute FaberSomis Giovanni: TambourinTchaikovsky: BarcarolleTraditional: Oh Soldier, Soldier

List BGrade 2 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 2 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressBonfield-Brown: Military ParadePashley: Spooky Tram Ride continued>>



Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)

orTest 4: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 time. 2 bars in length, playedtwice by the examiner.

Test 5: To identify any note C to G, played from C

Test 6: To hum, play or play a group of 5 or 6 notes playedtwice by the examiner, and to complete the phrase by addingone note

Perform an own composition of about 16 bars in the keyof D, 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

Composition (10 Marks)

Scalework (10 marks)One OctaveScale and arpeggio of F, G, and D major;A & E minor

Making The Grade Grade 2 ChesterWho Do You Think You are Kidding Mr HitlerYellow SubmarineLast Of The Summer Wine

What Else Can I Play Flute Grade 2 FaberDo Re MiLast of The Summer WineWouldn’t It Be LovelyThe Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Microjazz Flute Collection 2 B&HNorton: Duet

Clowns NovelloPulcinellaPierrotPantalon

Flute Solos Vol.1 ChesterIntrada

Amazing Solos for Flute B&HTanz de BurgermeistersPeruvian Dance Tune

Easy Gershwin for Flute OUPLove Walked inS’Wonderful

The Best of Grade 2 Flute FaberWedgwood: Cat WalkWedgwood: Halleluiah!Paul Harris: Galloping GaloshesPaul Harris: Arabian Apricot

List CGrade 2 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 2 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressPashley: Study No. 2

76 Graded Studies for Flute Book 1 10-18 any one Faber

125 Easy Classical Studies for Flute 17, 22, 23, or 32Universal

The Best of Grade 2 Flute FaberStudy No.40Study No.14

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


F T 2

11


List AGrade 3 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 3 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressShe’ll Be coming Round The MountainPurcell: AirKillarney

Amazing Solos for Flute B&HMinuet from Anna Magdalena

Music Through Time, Flute Book 3 OUPBoyce: Menuetto

The Irish Fluter Mayhew 3611288Arr: Fleming The Harp that Once Through Tara’s Hills

Useful Flute Solos Book 1 Useful MusicPapageno’s Song

Boosey Woodwind Method Flute Book 1 B&HSpring p.60

What Else Can I Play Flute Grade 3 FaberMozart: Rondo alla Turka (sonata in A K.331)The Lark In The Clear Air

The Best of Grade 3 Flute FaberBizet: Habenera from CarmenAlwyn: Tempo di GavotteDelibes: Mazurka

List BGrade 3 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 3 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressPashley: Floating on Clouds continued>>

Test 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 3/4

Test 8: To identify any note(s) in the chords of C, G, or F,played from the root note.

Test 9: To hum, play or whistle a group of 5 or 6 notes playedtwice by the examiner, and then to complete thephrase by adding two or three notes.

Perform an own composition in simple binary form in the keyof G, F, or D major.

Pashley: My Dog has EscapedBonfield-Brown: Majestic Tea Time

Music Through Time, Flute Book 2 OUPMaikapar: Arietta

Clowns NovelloHarlequinScaramouch

Easy Gershwin for Flute OUPDo, Do, DoSweet and Low downNice Work if You Can Get ItFascinating Rhythm

Microjazz Flute Collection 2 B&HScottisch

The Way to Rock B&HPogson: Rock in Time

Making The Grade, Grade 3 Flute ChesterYesterdayItsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot BikiniI Know Him So Well

What Else Can I Play Flute Grade 3 FaberIf I Were a Rich ManMy Favourite ThingsPuppet on a String

The Best of Grade 3 Flute published by FaberPaul Harris: AntsPaul Harris: Boiled Beef

he Best of Grade 3 Flute FaberPaul Harris: AntsPaul Harris: Boiled Beef

List CGrade 3 Flute Exam Sheet LMPPashley: Study No.3

76 Graded Studies for Flute Book 1: 22, 25 or 27 Faber

125 Easy Classical Studies for Flute 36 or 38 Universal

100 Classical Studies for Flute 5 or 7 Universal

The Best of Grade 3 Flute FaberStudy No 41,42 or 24

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


Scalework (10 marks)Two OctavesScale and arpeggio of F, G, and D major;D, G & E minor

or





F T 3

12

Junior Bronze Medalin Flute Playing

Solo Pieces (80 Marks)

Candidates must prepare and perform FOUR pieces in all:

1. One piece from the Grade 3 list2. Two pieces from the following list:

Junior Bronze Medal Exam Sheet London Music PressJ.B. Dykes: Holy Holy HolyCarey: God Save the QueenTraditional: The Hokey CokeyTraditional: Oh Dear ! What Can the Matter Be?Traditional: The Happy WandererReata: Prelude in F sharp minor

Making The Grade Grade 3 Flute arr Lanning. Ed. Frith. ChesterThe Birdie SongThe EntertainerBridge Over Troubled Water

What Else Can I Play Flute Grade 3 FaberAnything GoesThe Christmas Song (either version)The Entertainer

The Microjazz Flute Collection 1 Boosey & HawkesChristopher Norton: Seashore- No.19

First Repertoire for Flute by Adams & Morley FaberWalking In The Air from the Snowman (can be purchased separately from Faber)Pam Wedgwood-Walking In the ShadowsSally Adams- Rocky’s Rodeo

Compositions for Flute by Graham Lyons Book 1 Useful MusicHorizonPictures from the PastBonjourCalypso Facto

3. One Own Choice Piece of Grade 3 standard or above and not in the Grade 3 lists.



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


F T J B M

13


List AGrade 4 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 4 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressDeep RiverBeethoven: German DanceArne: Rule Britannia

Flute Solos Vol.1 published by ChesterBlavet: Gavotte-Le DedaleArr Wye: Nel Cor Piu

First Repertoire Pieces for Flute Boosey & HawkesHandel: Giga

Classical Music For Flute Boosey & HawkesHook: Sonata in c 1st Movement- Allegretto

Flute Solos with Piano accompt. AMSCO/Music SalesSailor’s HornpipeGrieg: Solvieg’s SongVerdi: Verdila Donna e Mobile from RigolettoBizet: Habenera

What Else Can I Play Flute Grade 4 FaberGrieg: In the Hall of the Mountain KingMexican Hat DanceBizet: Toreador’s Song from Carmen

The Best of Grade 4 Flute FaberJ.S. Bach: Siciliana for Sonata in E flatGurlitt: Buds and BlossomsBlavet: Cicillana fro Sonata in G minorHandel: Tempo di Gavotta from Sonata in C



Musicianship Tests (10 Marks)Perform an own composition in simple binary form in the keyof D or B flat major, including a modulation to a related key.

List BGrade 4 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 4 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressPashley: Missing YouThompson; Allegretto from Sonatina in Fourths

The Way to Rock Boosey & HawkesPogson: Ska FacePogson: When Tomorrow Comes

Easy Gershwin for Flute OUPI Got Plenty of NothingI Got Rhythm

Amazing Solos for Flute Boosey & HawkesWarlock: Basse Danse

Useful Flute Solos Book 1 Useful MusicLyons: Set Free

What Else Can I Play Flute Grade 4 FaberThe Pink Panther ThemeI Got RhythmIn The Mood

Music Through Time, Flute Book 3 arr. Harris & AdamsOUPSullivan: Dance a Cachucha

List C

Grade 4 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 4 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressPashley: Study No 4Reata: Einfache Standchen

76 Graded Studies for Flute Bk 1: 29, 32, 33 34 or 40Faber

125 Easy Classical Studies for Flute 94, or 95 Universal

100 Classical Studies for Flute 14, 15, 21, 27 or 40Universal

The Best of Grade 4 Flute Study 32, 33 or 40 Faber


Composition (10 Marks)orTest 10: To clap a rhythm in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 time played twiceby the examiner, to state the time and then to identify themelody as major or minor.

Test 11: To identify triads as major or minor and then to namethe notes in them, the root beingnamed by the examiner.

Test 12: To hum, play or whistle a group of notes- 2 bars -played by the examiner, and then tocomplete the melody by adding 4 or 5 notes.

Scalework (10 marks)To play the Scale and Arpeggios of E flat major, F sharpminor, Chromatic on F; Dominant 7th on G; Diminished 7thin G - all two octaves. Plus B flat major and A major to atwelfth.

F T 4

14

Junior Silver Medalin Flute Playing




Junior Silver Medal Exam Sheet London Music PressTraditional: Home Sweet HomeTraditional: Rock a My SoulTraditional: Cockles and MusselsTraditional: The Mermaid

What Else Can I Play Flute Grade 4 FaberDaydream BelieverThe Greatest Love of All

Pam Wedgwood-After Hours FaberFallingSummer Nights

Pam Wedgwood- Jazzin About Flute FaberPink LadyHo Down Show DownJust Passing By

First Repertoire for Flute by Adams & Morley FaberKullak-Grandmama Tells a Ghost StoryReger-RomanceThe Vicar of Dibley

Compositions for Flute By Graham Lyons Book 1 Useful MusicJune in ParisPowder Snow

3. One Own Choice Piece of approximately Grade 4 standard but not included in the Grade 4 Lists.


Sight Reading (10 Marks)



F T J SM

15


List AGrade 5 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 5 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressArne: Where the Bee SucksThe MarseillaiseVivaldi: Movement 2 from Concerto in D RV 428

Handel Complete Sonatas FaberSonata in F major HWV 369 2nd movement: AllegroSonata in B minor Op.1 HWV 367b 1st and 2nd movements

Quantz: Sonata in E minor Schott4th Movement: Vivace

John Loeillet: Sonata in C Schott1st and 2nd movements: Largo and Allegro

John Loeillet: Sonata in D minor Op.3.No.2 OFB50 Schott1st and 2nd movements

Useful Flute Solos Book 2 by Lyons Useful MusicLondonderry AirBeethoven: SonatinaMozart: Rondo

Flute Solos with piano accompaniment AMSCO/MusicSalesHaydn SerenadeBeethoven: Minuet in G

2nd Book of Flute Solos FaberHaydn: Romance

The Best of Grade 5 Flute FaberHandel: Allegro from Sonata in FBeethoven: Allegro Molro from Sonata in DLoeillet: Largo and Allemanda

Perform 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.

Faure: Sicilienne

List BGrade 5 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 5 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressFaure: Pie JesuPuccini: Nessun DormaThompson: Serenade from Sonatinain Fourths

Flute Magic 1 IMPMistyMoon River

The Microjazz Flute Collection 2 Boosey & HawkesCarthorse RagRiff Laden

The Way to Rock Boosey & HawkesRockette

2nd Book of Flute Solos FaberMoskowski: Spanish Dance

Time Pieces Book 1 OUPDelibes: Morceau de Concours

Flute Solos with Piano AMSCO/Music SalesTchaikovsky: Chanson TristeOffenbach: Barcarolle

The Best of Grade 5 Flute FaberAndy Hampton: Yer Dinner’s In the DogPaul Harris: Fabulous FablePaul Harris: Frisky FingersPaul Harris: Athletic Adventure


76 Graded Studies for Flute Book 1: 38, 45 or 50 Faber

100 Classical Studies for Flute 18, 29, 31, 36, 42 or 69Universal

The Best of Grade 5 Flute Study No. 1 or No. 44 Faber

An own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.Composition (10 Marks)or

Test 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, andthen to say if the melody is in a major or minor key.

Test 14: To identify triads as major, minor, or diminished; andthen to name the notes in them, the root note being namedby the examiner.

Test 15: To hum, play or play a two bar phrase played twiceby the examiner, and then to continue with an answeringtwo bar phrase.




Scalework (10 marks)To play the Scale and Arpeggios of A and A flat major, Csharp and F minor, Chromatic on F and G; Dominant 7th inG and D - all two octaves. Plus B flat major and B minor toa twelfth.


F T 5

16


List AGrade 6 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 6 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressWill o’the Wisp

Stamitz: Concerto in G major Op.29 IMC2nd Movement: Andante non troppo moderato

Vivaldi: Concerto in F Op.10 No.5 RIC1st movement: Allegro ma non tanto

J.C.Bach: Sonata in F major EMB1st and 2nd movements

J.C.F. Bach Sonata No.2 in G major Zimmerman1st and 2nd movements

Blavet: 6 sonatas Op.2. Book 2 SchottSonata 6. In A minor, La Bouget 1st and 2nd movements

Flute Solos with Piano AMSCO/Music SalesHandel: Sonata No.6 in C major 1st Movement

L.B.Loeillet: Sonata in B flat Op.3 No.2 Schott2nd movement: Allegro

List BGrade 6 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 6 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressPashley: A Dark PlaceThompson: Finale from Sonatina in Fourths

The Snowman Suite FaberDance of the Snowmen

The Romantic Flute Collection Boosey & HawkesGrieg: Anitra’s Dance

Faure: Siciliene Cramer

Braga: La Serenata Fentone

Cage: Two from Number Pieces Edition Peters 67176

Copland: Vocalise Boosey & Hawkes

Debussy: Golliwog’s Cakewalk Cramer

Flute Solos with Piano AMSCO/Music SalesDvorak: Humoresque

Beginners Repertoire for Flute Vol.2 OUPTchaikovsky: Song of The Lark Op.39

Berkeley: Sonatina Schott2nd movement: Adagio


76 Graded Studies for Flute Book 1: 53 Faber

76 Graded studies for Flute Book 2: 57 or 60 Faber

The Flute Player’s Companion Vol.2: 5, 14 or 15 Chester

Progress in Flute Playing Op.33 Book 1: 8, 9,or 11 Chester


orTest 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, play 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.

Perform an own composition in variation form to the themeof Twinkle Twinkle Little Star or your own choice of theme.It should have balanced phrases and move to at least tworelated keys.




Scalework (10 marks)Two OctavesScale and arpeggio of F sharp major, B major, Db major.Scale and arpeggio of F sharp minor, C sharp minor, F minorharmonic and melodicChromatic scale on F, G and ADominant 7th in F, C and DDiminished 7th on E and C



F T 6

17

Test 20: To clap a rhythm in 3/4, 6/8, 9/8 or 5/4 time, for 3 or4 bars, played twice by the examiner, to identify thetime and then to identify whether the phrase is in a major orminor key.

Test 21: To hum, play or play a group of 3 or 4 bars, playedtwice by the examiner, and then to complete by adding ananswering phrase of 3 or 4 bars.

Test 22: To identify triads, played in any position, and then toname the notes in them, the root note being given by theexaminer.

Test 23: To identify a cadence as Perfect or Interrupted.

Test 24: To name and play or play the notes in any supertonictriad (major keys only), the Tonic chord having been playedand named by the examiner.

Perform an own composition in Sonata form. It shouldhave balanced phrases and move to at least two relatedkeys.



or


List AGrade 7 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 7 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressPurcell: Ah BelindaTraditional: The Death of NelsonVivaldi: Il Gardellino Concerto in D 1st movement

Mozart: Concerto in G major K313 Boosey & Hawkes2nd movement

CPE Bach: Concerto in B flat major IMC1st and 2nd movements

CPE Bach: Sonata in B flat Wq.161/2 Nova Music1st and 2nd movements

Benda: Sonata in F IMC1st and 2nd movements

Quantz: Concerto in G major Schott2nd movement

Tartini: Sonata in A major IMC1st and 2nd movements

Schubert: Hungarian Melody in D minor (D817) IMC

Mozart: Andante in C K.315 Boosey & Hawkes

List BGrade 7 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 7 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressPashley: PhantasmagoricalThompson: No. 2 from Four pieces for Flute

Poulenc: Sonata Chester2nd movement Cantilena

Questions (10 marks) Sight Reading (10 marks)

Delibes: Waltz from Coppelia Fentone

Cowles: Cantilena Studio Music

Buss: Pipe Dream BrixtonPublications.com

Arnold: Sonatina Op.41 Paterson1st Movement

Barthe: Petite Suite Pittoresque Southern music Company

Pitfield Sonatina piperpublications.co.uk1st movement

Saint-Saens: Romance UMP

Saint-Saens: The Waters UMP

Watson: Aquarelle hummingbirdmaskarade.co.uk

Arditi: Il Bacio Fentone

Schumann: 36 Solos for Flute ed. Peck Fischer ATF 104Romance

List CGrade 7 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 7 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressPashley: Study No.7

76 Graded Studies for Flute Book 2: No. 71 Faber

The Flute Player’s Companion Vol.2: 7 or 8 Chester

Progress in Flute Playing Op.33 Book 2: Kohler 7 Chester

6 Grandes Etudes Op.15 Furstenau: any one Justflutes.com

Melodious/Progressive Studies Book 3 Cavally: any one SMC

Holcombe: 24 Jazz Etudes: any one Studio Music

Bach for Unaccompanied Flute Courante No.7 OUP

Telemann 12 Fantasias for Flute Barenreiter BA 2971Fantasia No.8 in E minor 1st & 2nd movements


Scalework (10 marks)Two OctavesAll major scalesAll harmonic and melodic minorsDominant seventh in F, d C, G, Bb A and EbDiminished 7th on E, F and DChromatic on any note


F T 7

18

Bronze Medalin Flute Playing




Bronze Medal Exam Sheet London Music PressEllerby: Fear No MoreSchubert: Ave MariaMozart: Voi, Che SapeteSchubert: Military March

Holcombe Contemporary Flute Solos in Pop/Jazz Styles Studio MusicLazy Afternoon

Hart: Jazzy Solos for Flute brasswindpublications.co.ukCity Life 1

Andrew Wilson- Jazz Rock and More spartanpress.co.ukThe Last One TonightWaltz for Sally

Steve Pogson - The Way to Rock - Flute Boosey & HawkesDown at the Drive In

Flute Solos AmscoOffenbach: Barcarolle from Tales of HoffmannRubenstein: Melody in F

3. One Own Choice Piece of approximately Grade 5 standard but not included in the Grade 5 Lists





F T B M

19

Silver Medal inFlute Playing




Silver Medal Exam Sheet London Music PressElgar: Where Corals LieJ.S.Bach: Sheep May Safely GrazeHandel: Verdi PratiTaylor: Nothing Came Easily

Massenet Meditation from Thais Fentone

Compositions for Flute By Graham Lyons Book 2 Useful MusicMelody in Search of a MusicalThe Swinging RoundaboutLa Petite MichelleAnnie Darwin

Andrew Wilson- Jazz Rock and More spartanpress.co.ukPut Your Hoe DownSummer Samba

Jazzed Up Too for Flute, arr.Parker published by brasswindpublications.co.ukJim Parker Twinkle Toes

Flute Solos AmscoRimsky-Korsakov: Song of India from the legend “Sadko”Mendelssohn: Spring Song (Song without Words No.30)

3. One Own Choice Piece of approximately Grade 6 standard but not included in the Grade 6 Lists





F T S M

20

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

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play any three of the following pieces (one taken fromeach list):

List AGrade 8 Flute Exam Sheetor Grade 8 Flute the Tutor Book London Music PressGluck: O Del Mio Dolce Ardor

Quantz: Concerto in G major 1st Movement Schott

Blavet: Concerto in A minor 1st Movement IMC

Mozart Concerto in G major K313 Boosey & Hawkes1st Movement

Grovlez: Sarabande & Allegro (complete) Leduc AL21268

Mozart: Rondo Ed. Moyse Schirmer

J.S. Bach: Sonata No 6 in E major, 6 Sonatas Vol 2 Chester1st and 2nd movements

Weber: Romanza Siciliana J.47 IMC 3326

List BGrade 8 Flute Exam Sheet London Music PressPashley: Seascape

Poulenc: Sonata 1st Movement Chester

Arnold: Concerto No.2 1st Movement Faber

Arnold: Sonata 1st and 2nd Movements Faber

Avie: Fantasie Brillante Southern Music

Berlioz: Reverie and Caprice Op.8 UE

Berkeley: Sonata Chester

Faure: Fantasie Chester

Bowen: Sonata Op.120 Emerson E1642nd Movement Andante Piacevole

Tredici: Acrostic Song Faber

Winkler: Romanze Southern Music

Woodle: Diversion Southern Music

Ritchie: The Snow Goose UMP

Szalowski: Concertino UMP

Elgar Flute Album Theme & Variations Novello

Poulenc: Sonata published by Chester1st Movement

List CGrade 8 Flute Exam Sheet London Music PressPashley: Study No. 8

Progress in Flute Playing Op.33 Book 2: ChesterAny one except No.7

Bach for Unaccompanied Flute OUPAllemande No.12

12 Etudes by Camus - any one UMP

Clarke: The Great Train Race justflutes.co.uk CLA035



Scalework (10 marks)Two OctavesAll major scalesAll harmonic and melodic minorsDominant seventh in any keyDiminished 7th on any noteChromatic on any noteWhole Tone scale on F and GAugmented Arpeggio on F and G


Perform an own composition in Rondo form. It should havebalanced phrases and move to at least two related keys.

Composition (10 Marks)or

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

Test 26: To hum, play or play a 4-bar phrase played twice bythe examiner, and then continue for 4 further bars with ananswering phrase, not necessarily in sequence.

Test 27: To identify triads as major, minor, diminished oraugmented, and to name the notes in them, the root notebeing given by the examiner.

Test 20: 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 been played and named by theexaminer.



F T 8

21

Gold Medal in Flute PlayingEntry for the Gold Medal is restricted to those who have already passed the Silver Medal inFlute Playing.

Candidates must present a balanced programme of their own choice of five solos. The standard ofdifficulty should be suitable to this level of examination.

Candidates should be able to introduce their programmes as to a live audience. Examiners will expectto be treated as an audience and addressed accordingly. Introductions should be interesting and showsome variety. Style can be that of a DJ, a compere, or a performer and it is recommended that candidatesstudy these techniques at a live performance or TV or radio show.

There are no other tests for this examination and the marks are as follows:

Solo recital (90 marks)Presentation and discussion of the work performed (10 marks)

Candidates for the Platinum Medal must have previously passed the Gold Medal in the samesubject

Candidates must present a balanced programme of their own choice of five piecesThe pieces should include the following:(A) An example of Traditional Jazz(B) A Popular or Contemporary Piece(C) A Piece from a Baroque Composer(D) A Piece from a Classical Composer(E) A piece from a Romantic Composer

The standard expected is that of an amateur performance at a live charity showCandidates should introduce their programmes to a live audience. Examiners will expect to be treatedas an audience and addressed accordingly. Introductions should be interesting and show some variety.

There are no other tests for this examination and the marks are as follows:Solo recital (90 marks)Presentation and discussion of the work performed (10 marks)

Platinum Medal in Flute Playing


F T G M


F T P M

22

Diploma in Flute Playing DipVCM

Entry should be made on pink diploma entry form.This diploma is available to candidates of any age.

PAPERWORKCandidates for DipVCM must pass Victoria College of Music Grade V Theory of Music, whichCandidates who can produce evidence of having passed GCSE in Music or equivalentmay apply for exemption from the Theory requirement.

Part One Performance (80 marks)

To Play Two Solos solo drawn from Associate lists

To Play One Solo drawn from the Grade 8 List

To Play One Own Choice piece which may be an own composition

Part Two Sight Reading (10 marks)Candidates are required to perform and answer questions on an unseen test after a few momentsperusal.

Presentation and discussion of the work performed (10 marks)

Pass mark 75 ; with Honours 85

Diplomas in Flute 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.

23

Associate Diploma (AVCM)Syllabus I Performers Diploma

Solo Pieces (60 marks)Candidates should complete all three sections

Section 1To prepare any one movement from the followingconcertos or sonatas:

Handel: Sonata in C Op.1 No.7 HWV 365BarenreiterMozart: Concerto No.2 in D K.314 Music SalesMozart: Sonata No.2 in G K.11 SchirmerQuantz: Sonata in D BarenreiterQuantz: Concerto in G BarenreiterJ.S. Bach Sonata No.5 in E minor, BWV 1034:in Bach 4 Flute Sonatas Bärenreiter BA 5198attrib.Boccherini Concerto in D, Op.2Bärenreiter BA 6883Telemann: Sonata in C TWV41:C2 HortusMusicus/Bärenreiter

Section 2To prepare any one movement from the followingconcertos or sonatas or any one piece from thelist below:

Malcolm Arnold: Flute Concerto No.2 Op.111FaberCooke: Sonatina OUPDevienne: Sonata in E minor Op.58 No.1International 2734Faure: Fantasie Op.79 ChesterGates: Sonata for Flute Camden MusicPoulenc: Sonata ChesterRutter: Suite Antique OUPAn Elgar Flute Album Novello:Chanson de Matinor Chanson de Nuit

James Galway ShowpiecesChopin: Minute Waltz NovelloKorsakov: Flight of the Bumble Bee

Flute Solos with Piano Accompt AMSCO/MusicSalesKorsakov: Flight of the Bumble BeeChopin: Nocturne

Candidates for AVCM must pass Victoria College of Music Grade V Theory of Music, which includessimple harmony: i.e. chords and cadences. The writing of sequences of chords is not required. SeeTheory syllabus for details. Candidates who can produce evidence of having passed GCSE in Musicor equivalent may apply for exemption from the Theory requirement.

Georges Hüe: Fantasie Bilaudot/IMP

Chopin Variations on a Theme by RossiniInternational 1952/MDS

Section 3To prepare one solo from the following:

C.P.E. Bach: Sonata in A minor for Solo FluteWq.132Movement 2 Barenreiter

Debussy Syrinx for Solo Flute Henle 496/MDS

Handel for Unaccompanied Flute Ed. WyeOUPAir-The Harmonious Blacksmith No.9

Partita in A Minor for Solo Flute BWV 1013BarenreiterJ.S.Bach Corrente

Scalework (20 marks)All majors and Minors (harmonic and melodic)Chromatic scale on any noteWhole tone scale on any noteDiminished 7th on any noteDominant 7th in any keyAugmented arpeggios on any note - all for 2octaves

Questions (10marks)to answer questions oni. the construction of intervals, scales, arpeggiosand chords;ii. the resources of the flute;iii. the pieces presented at the examination;iv. flute repertoire in general


ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA (A.V.C.M.)Syllabus II Recitalists DiplomaAs outlined under Syllabus I above, except that,instead of Scalework, an own choice solo is to beoffered in addition.

24

Associate Diploma(AVCM(TD)Syllabus III in the Teaching ofFlute Playing

Candidates must submit with their entry ONE ofthe following:(a) A Folio showing work and notes for a 10-week term of lessons for ONE of thesecategories:1. The young beginner2. The teenage beginner3. The adult beginner(b) A 25 minute DVD of themselves teachingany pupil at any level from Grade 1 to Grade 5.Approximately 15 minutes should show work onat least one repertoire or examination piece, andapproximately 10 minutes should work on TWOother aspects of Teaching the instrument, such asSight Reading, Aural Training, Scales/Arpeggiosetc.

PERFORMING SECTION (40 Marks)To play TWO pieces by DIFFERENT composers,from the AVCM Syllabus I list (one of which maybe an own choice)

TEACHING SECTION (50 Marks)The candidate is to present TWO contrastedpieces by DIFFERENT composers from theVCM Grade Examination lists for this instrument,as followsONE piece from the Grade 1-3 lists;ONE piece from Grades 4-5.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate/discuss the teaching of these pieces toexamination readiness, to explain the difficultieslikely to be encountered by the pupil, and tosuggest ways of overcoming these problems.The examiner may request extracts or completeperformances of the chosen pieces, and thecandidate’s playing of them WILL BE TAKENINTO ACCOUNT when arriving at the mark forthis section.

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

The examiner may also play extracts from thechosen pieces, with errors for the candidate toidentify and correct, and questions may also beasked on the teaching of the pieces presented inthe PERFORMING SECTION, on teachingmatters generally, points arising from the Folio/DVD, and such aspects of an “unseen” piece, astempo,phrasing, expression marks, fingering etc.

SIGHT READING (10 Marks)

25

Candidates for LVCM must pass Victoria College of Music Grade VI Theory of Music. See Theorysyllabus for details. Candidates who can produce evidence of having passed “A” Level in Music orequivalent may apply for exemption from the Theory requirement.

Candidates for Licentiateship must be Associates of the VCM unless it has been agreed in advancein writing that this requirement can be waived by virtue of equivalent qualifications.

Licentiate Diploma (LVCM)Syllabus I Performers Diploma

LICENTIATE DIPLOMA (L.V.C.M.)Syllabus II Recitalists DiplomaAs outlined under Syllabus I above, except that,instead of Scalework, an own choice solo is to beoffered in addition.

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play three contrasting pieces from the listbelow. In the case of a concerto or sonata or asuite, only one movement is required at thecandidate’s choice.

Mozart: Concerto No.1 in G K.314 Music SalesArnold: Concerto No.1 Op.45 Music SalesPartita in A minor for solo Flute BWV 1013BarenreiterJ.S.Bach: AllemandeBartok: Suite Paysanne Hongroise arr. ArmanUniversalRodney Bennett: Sonatina for Solo FluteUniversalBoehm: Grand Polonaise in D, Op.167International 3154Chaminade: Concertino in D ,Op.107 UMPEnesco: Cantabile et Presto UMPGoddard Suite de Trois Morceaux Op. 116ChesterHoffmeister: Concerto in D No.4 UMPMessiaen: Le Merle Noir UMPQuantz: Concerto in C minor International2693Taffanel: Andante Pastorale et ScherzettinoUMPVarese: Density 21.5 for Solo Flute B& HWidor: Suite Op.34 UMPBach for Unaccompanied flute OUPJ.S.Bach: Double No.16Handel for Unaccomp Flute OUPChaconne with 27 variationsJames Galway Showpieces Novello Paganini:Moto Perpetuo Op.11Anne Boyd: Cloudy Mountain Faber customprintMike Mower: Triligence – Jazz Sonatina ItchyFingers Publications/M.D.S.

Scalework (20 marks)Scales and arpeggios (2 octaves).All majors and Minors (harmonic and melodic)Chromatic scale on any noteWhole tone scale on any noteDiminished 7th on any noteDominant 7th in any keyAugmented arpeggios on any note

Questions (10 marks)to answer questions oni. the construction of intervals, scales, arpeggiosand chords;ii. the resources of the flute;iii. the pieces presented at the examination;iv. flute repertoire in general


26

Candidates must submit with their entry aDissertation or DVD as in the AVCM(TD)Syllabus, except the Dissertation must be 1500-2000 words in length (excluding topics set forAVCM (TD)), and the DVD should be about 30minutes in length, showing about 20 minutes workon a piece of at least Grade 6 level, and about tenminutes on two other aspects of Teaching of thisinstrument.

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

TEACHING SECTION (50 Marks)The candidate is to present TWO contrastedpieces by DIFFERENT composers from the VCMGrade Examination lists for this instrument, asfollowsONE piece from the Grade 6-7 lists;ONE piece from Grade 8.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate/discuss the teaching of these pieces toexamination readiness, to explain the difficultieslikely to be encountered by the pupil, and tosuggest ways of overcoming these problems.

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

The candidate must be able to demonstrate/discuss the teaching of Scalework as set for up toGrade 8.

SIGHT READING (10 Marks)

Licentiate Diploma (LVCM(TD)Syllabus III in the Teaching ofFlute Playing

27

Fellowship Diploma (FVCM)

Fellowship Diploma (FVCM(TD))Syllabus II inTeaching of Flute Playing

Fellowship Diploma (FVCM)Syllabus I Performers Diplomain Flute Playing

Candidates for the Fellowship Diploma arerequired to prepare a concert recital for theexamination and should dress accordingly.

Candidates must present to the examiner on theday of the exam a portfolio of the pieces offeredat the practical exam which will include a concertprogramme, copies of the pieces performed andsome factual information about the piecessubmitted. One of the solos must be a substantialwork for the instrument. e.g. concerto, sonata or asuite.

Solo recital (90 marks)

Questions (10 marks)To discuss the pieces performed intelligently withthe examiner, and repertoire for the instrument ingeneral.

Candidates must submit with their entry aDissertation or DVD as in the LVCM (TD)Syllabus, except that the dissertation must be3500-5000 words in length (excluding topics setfor AVCM (TD) or material already submitted forLVCM (TD), and the DVD should be about 40minutes in length, showing about 25 minutes workon a piece of at least DipVCMAVCM level, andabout 15 minutes on two other aspects of theteaching of this instrument.

Performance Section (40 Marks)To play TWO contrasting pieces, of a standardcommensurate with the Fellowship examinationlasting approximately 20 minutes

Teaching Section (50 Marks)The candidate is to present TWO contrastedpieces by DIFFERENT composers from the VCMGrade Examinations, as follows:

ONE piece from the Grade 8 SyllabusONE piece from the AVCM , or LVCMSyllabuses.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate/discuss the teaching of these pieces toexamination readiness, to explain the difficultieslikely to be encountered by the pupil, and tosuggest ways of overcoming these problems.The examiner may request extracts or completeperformances of the chosen pieces, and thecandidate’s playing of them WILL BE TAKENINTO ACCOUNT when arriving at the mark for thissection.


Candidates for Fellowship must be Licentiates of the VCM in Flute or other Wind Instrument Playing unlessit has been agreed in advance in writing that this requirement can be waived by virtue of equivalentqualifications. There is no Theory requirement for these diplomas.

flute - · pdf file8 a -first steps in flute playing exercises (20 marks) candidates must...

Documents