A survey of music syllabuses including alternatives which may be suitable for students who are dyslexic or neuro-diverse in other ways

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1 A survey of music es including alternatives which may be suitable for students who are dyslexic or neuro-diverse in other ways Only the four music examination boards which are recognised by Ofqual are included in this survey: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of ; Rockschool; London College of ; Autumn 2017 Aspect of music theory exams Grades 1-4 theory requirement Grade 5 or above No rhythm writing or melody writing Can do Grade 5 ianship Can do jazz solo performance Theory includes rhythm writing and melody writing All grades require reading and writing (words and music) All grades require reading and writing (words and music) Stave : multisensory approach

2 Options other than single instrument/voice exam No scales/technical exercises ARSM al Theatre theatre Irish and Scottish traditional music Chinese Ensemble Composition School music performance ALCM Piano duet and Piano Accompaniment LLCM Piano Duet and Piano Accompaniment Leisure play exams Recital exams awards DipLCM Concert ALCM Recital FLCM Rock Guitar grades Piano accompanying ATCL Pro- Diplomas. [These are being withdrawn and will no longer be available after 31 December 2017.]

3 No sight reading Prep Test ARSM Grade exams: grades 1-5 improvisation and interpretation Grade exams: grades 6-8 quick study Pre-grade 1 exams Leisure play exams Recital exams: either viva voce or extra performance piece Piano Duet Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Ukulele Irish Traditional Scottish Traditional Rock guitar: improvisation DipLCM Concert ALCM Recital option 1: written essay ALCM Recital option 2 ALCM Standard option 2: either viva voce or aural Grade exams (initial to Grade 5 only): aural, improvisation or musical knowledge. (NB aural includes having to look at a score) Rock and pop exams all grades: improvising.

4 LLCM Recital: LLCM Standard: provide programme notes and viva voce FLCM Acoustic Guitar - all diplomas: No aural Prep Test ARSM Leisure play exams Recital exams Piano Duet grades 1-5 DipLCM Concert ALCM Recital options ALCM Standard option 2: either sight reading or viva voce LLCM FLCM Acoustic Guitar: all diplomas: Grades 6 8: improvisation

5 No viva voce/discussion ARSM Recital exams: either sight-reading or extra performance piece Piano Duet grades 1-5 ALCM Standard option 2: either sight reading or aural LLCM Recital LLCM Standard: sight reading and FLCM: programme notes Acoustic Guitar: all diplomas:

6 No formal mark scheme; no pass/fail (comments only) Prep Test Choice of own piece(s) ARSM: up to a third of the programme. Choice of own composition for performance All Grade exams: 2 out of 3 pieces may be own choice :3 of 5 pieces may be own choice All Grade exams: 2 out of 3 pieces may be own compositions :3 of 5 pieces may be own compositions Pre-Grade 1 Leisure play exams: 1 of 4 pieces own choice Piano Duet grades 1 5: 1 of 3 pieces may be own choice Piano Duet grade 7: 1 of 3 pieces must be own choice No public performance awards: assessment by D.V.D. (not live) by DVD/ video awards: assessment by D.V.D. (not live) Recital Diploma (need to submit programme for approval in advance) LTCL Pro- Diplomas. [These are being withdrawn and will no longer be available after 31 December 2017.] ATCL and LTCL Pro- Diplomas. [These are being withdrawn and will no longer be

7 available after 31 December 2017.]

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London College of Music Examinations Founded in 1887 as an establishment devoted to musical education, the London College of Music was incorporated as a public educational institution in 1939, and became