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Bassoon Syllabus

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ABOUT THE VCMVictoria College of Music and Drama, London Ltd. is an independent body providing examinations inMusic, Speech, and Drama subjects. It has held examination sessions throughout the British Islesand certain overseas countries since it was founded in 1890. It no longer operates a full-timeteaching institution. The VCM is a corporate member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, theWorshipful Company of Musicians, the Incorporated Society of Musicians, the Music EducationCouncil, the Association of Teachers of Singing, the European Piano Teachers Association, theEuropean Recorder Teachers Association, the Society of Recorder Players, the European StringTeachers Association the Society of Teachers of Speech & Drama, the National Association of MusicEducators, the Association of British Choral Directors, the Schools Music Association of Great Britainand is an institutional member of the College of Teachers and abides 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 IrelandMedal examinations 75%Diplomas 75% (85% with Honours)

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 OB in the column headed “subject” and the letter(s) ornumbers in the “grade no.” column.

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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.

SCALEWORKAll Scalework is to be prepared tongues and slurred. The examiner will request a representativesample of those specified for a particular examination. Candidates will not be expected to performscales specified for earlier grades.

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

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.

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A -First Steps in BassoonExercises (20 Marks)Candidates must perform both Exercises 1 and 2 in Beginner's Bassoon London Music Press.

Scalework (10 marks)To play the scale of F major in minims, ascending and descending one fifth. Tongued and Slurred

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play any two of the following Pieces; or one of the pieces plus an “own choice” suitable for thegrade:Beginner's Bassoon London Music Press.

Pierpont: Jingle BellsTobias: Merrily we Roll AlongPlayford: Oats and BeansTrad.: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

An own choice piece of comparable standard Questions (10 marks)

B - Preliminary in BassoonExercises (20 Marks)Candidates must perform both Exercises 3 and 4 iin Beginner's Bassoon London Music Press.

Scalework (10 marks)F and C majors ascending and descending in minims, one fifth.Tongued and Slurred

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play any two of the following Pieces; or one of the pieces plus an “own choice” suitable for thegrade:

Beginner's Bassoon London Music Press.Horton: UpideeBeethoven: Theme from 7th SymphonyTrad.: Au Claire de la Lune

An own choice piece of comparable standard Questions (10 marks)

C- Preparatory in BassoonCandidates must perform both Exercises 5 and 6 iin Beginner's Bassoon London Music Press.

Scalework (10 marks)F & C majors ascending and descending in crotchets, one octave. Tongued and Slurred

Solo Pieces (50 marks)To play any two of the following Pieces; or one of the pieces plus an “own choice” suitable for thegrade:

Beginner's Bassoon London Music Press.Shuckburgh: Yankee DoodleBayly: Gaily the TroubadourRubinstein: Melody in F

An own choice piece of comparable standard Questions (10 marks) Sight Reading (10 marks)

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Grade 1 Bassoon

Solo Pieces (60 marks)

One Study to be chosen fromLearn As You Play Bassoon B&HEx 1 and 3 page 30Langley: The Bassoon B&HNo.8 page 13 or no. 3 or 12 page 14Weissenborn: Bassoon Studies Vol 1 PetersNo.8 page 3

Plus 2 Pieces to be chosen from the following:Six Low Solos by Hughes EmersonMinuet No.1First Book of Bassoon Solos Book 1 FaberMenuet du TambourinWaltzNobody’s JiggRomanceThe Really Easy Bassoon Book FaberSheen:RondoUp Front Album Brass WindHazell: West PointBravo Bassoon B&H/MDSBarratt: In the LimelightAn own choice piece of comparable standard

Scalework (10 marks)F & C Major 2 Octaves ; A & D Minor 1 Octave.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 inlength, 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 twiceby the examiner.

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition of about 8 bars inthe key of F major. It should be balanced as anopening 4-bar phrase which forms a “question”and a 4-bar phrase that forms an “answer”


Grade 2 Bassoon


One Study to be chosen fromLearn As You Play Bassoon B&HAylesford’s PieceLangley: The Bassoon B&HNo.21 page 19Weissenborn: Bassoon Studies Vol 1 PetersNo.1 page 6

Plus 2 Pieces to be chosen from the following:Six Low Solos by Hughes EmersonHughes: BoleroLearn as You Play Bassoon B&HQuick DanceAriosoUp Front Album BrasswindLewin: Six ShooterReally Easy Bassoon Book FaberThe Dancing LessonTrioFirst Book of Bassoon Solos FaberWelsh Folk SongBravo Bassoon B&H/MDSBarratt: Anna’s CakewalkAn own choice piece of comparable standard

Scalework (10 marks)F, G, & C Major. A & D Minor 1 Octave. Tonguedand Slurred



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

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition of about 16 bars inthe key of D, G or F major. It should be balancedas an opening 4-bar phrase which forms a“question” , a 4-bar phrase that forms an“answer”, a repeat of the opening 4-bar phrase,


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Grade 3


One Study to be chosen fromThe Bassoon B&HLangey : No.29 page 24 or No.42 page 31Learn as You Play B&HGariboldi: Study No.1Bassoon Studies Vol.1 PetersWeissenborn: No. 4 page 7

Plus 2 Pieces to be chosen from the following:Really Easy Bassoon Book B&HThe ElephantHungarian FolksongUp Front Album Brass WindFrom Rags to RageIvor the Engine Suite PatersonElliott : Donkey TrotGoing Solo FaberSchubert:Trio from Symphony No.5Se a Caso MadamaRimsky-Korsakov: Theme (No.5) SheherazadeAn own choice piece of comparable standard

Scalework (10 marks)All Tongued and SlurredD, C & F Major. 2 OctavesD & E Minor 1 Octave



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,played twice by the examiner and identify the timeas 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 6notes played twice by the examiner, and then tocomplete the phrase by adding two or threenotes.

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition in simple binaryform in the key of G, F, or D major.



Grade 4


One Study to be chosen fromThe Bassoon B&HLangey : No.40 page 30Bassoon Studies Vol.1 PetersWeissenborn: No.4 page 12, No.6 page 16 or No.8page 17

Plus 2 Pieces to be chosen from the following:Ivor the Engine Suite PatersonElliott: A Little ReverieGoing Solo Faber.Haydn: Trio from Symphony No.85Galliard: Sonata No.1 in A minor Peters2nd movement3 Trifles Stainer & BellParker: A Jaunty TunePerkins:Walking Tune EmersonHaydn arr. Paine: Minuet Belwin Mills/IMPAn own choice piece of comparable standard

Scalework (10 marks)All Tongued and SlurredC, G, D, A, Bb & F Major 2 OctavesE, D, A, B & G minor 2 OctavesChromatic Scale from G 1 octaves



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 timeplayed twice by the examiner, to state the timeand then to identify the melody as major or minor.

Test 11: To identify triads as major or minor andthen to name the 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.

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition in simple binaryform in the key of D or B flat major, including amodulation to a related key.

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Grade 5


One Study to be chosen fromOzi:42 Caprices IMCNo.18 or 3820 Advanced Bassoon Studies EmersonOromszegi: No.4Bassoon Studies Vol.2 PetersWeissenborn: No.8 page 6 or No.13 page 9

Plus 2 Pieces to be chosen from the following:Faure: Piece UMPWalker: A la Russe ElkinEccles:Sonata in G Minor IMC4th MovementMarcello:Sonata in E Minor IMC1st MovementThree Fantastic Pieces EmersonHead:CloudsDovecote Suite ThamesHold:MinuetHindemith: Sonata Schott ed. 36861st movementUnbeaten Tracks - Bassoon FaberDavis: Mr Jeremy FisherAn own choice piece of comparable standard

Scalework (10 marks)All Tongued and SlurredC, D, G, A, E, B & F Major 2 OctavesBb major 3 OctavesC, D, E, A, B, G, F, and Bb Minor 2 OctavesChromatic on A 2 Octaves



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 - 2bars - played twice by the examiner, and to statethe time, and then to say if the melody is in amajor or minor key.

Test 14: To identify triads as major, minor, ordiminished; and then to name the notes in them,the root note being named by the examiner.

Test 15: To hum, play or play a two bar phraseplayed twice by the examiner, and then tocontinue with an answering two bar phrase.

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition in simple ternaryform in a key of up to and including 3 sharps or 3flats, including a modulation to a related key.

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One Study to be chosen from20 Advanced Bassoon Studies EmersonOromszegi: No.3Arthitis III UsefulLyons:No.1Bassoon Studies Vol.2 PetersWeissenborn: No.17 page 13 or No.6 page 5

Plus 2 Pieces to be chosen from the following:Hurlestone:Sonata in F EmersonAllegrettoSauget: Barcarolle UMPDunhill: Lyric Suite B&HAllegretto AmabileBoismortier: Sonata in D minor Op50 No4 MDS2nd movementMilde:Tarantella Op.20 IMCTelemann: Sonata in F minor IMC1st MovementGalliard: Sonata No.1 in A minor Peters2nd movementParker: 3 Trifles Stainer & BellA Jaunty TunePerkins:Walking Tune EmersonBesozzi: Sonata in Bb Accolade Emerson1st or 3rd movement (Allegro or Presto)Music of Jim Parker for Bassoon Brass WindGround ForceAn own choice piece of comparable standard

Scalework (10 marks)All Tongued and SlurredD, G, F, A, E, F# & Db Major 2 OctavesC & Bb major 3 OctavesE, D, A, B, G, C & C# Melodic & Harmonic Minor

2 OctavesB Minor 3 OctavesChromatic Scale on B 3 OctavesDominant 7th in G & D 2 OctavesDiminished 7th on C 2 Octaves



Either of the following two tests(10 Marks)Either a) Musicianship Tests

Test 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.

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.

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One Study to be chosen fromOzi:42 Caprices IMCNo.39Milde: 30 Concert Studies Vol.1 IMCNo.1 or 4Weissenborn: Bassoon Studies Vol.2 PetersNo.17 page 21

Plus 2 Pieces to be chosen from the following:Mozart: Sonata in Bb K292 Chester1st movementK.Stamitz:Concerto in F Elkin1st movementVanhall:Concerto in C Simrock2nd movementRidout:Sonata Emerson1st movementLyons: Arthritis III UsefulNo.2Owen: Bagatelle ArcadiaGrovlez: Sicilienne LeducJacob: Partita for Solo Bassoon OUP1st and 2nd movementHurlstone: Sonata in F Emerson1st movement (Vivace)Unbeaen Tracks - Bassoon FaberTrainer: Song for ConnieAn own choice piece of comparable standard

Scalework (10 marks)All Tongued and SlurredB, C, & Bb Major 2 Octavesall other major scales 3 OctavesB, C & Bb Minor Harmonic and Melodic 2 8vesall other minor keys 3 OctavesDominant 7th in Eb 3 OctavesDominant 7th in G 2 OctavesDiminished 7th on Bb & C 3 OctavesChromatic on Bb 3 octavesQuestions (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 5/4time, for 3 or 4 bars, played twice by theexaminer, to identify the time and then toidentify whether the phrase is in a major or minor

key.

Test 21: To hum, play or play a group of 3 or 4bars, played twice by the examiner, and then tocomplete by adding an answering phrase of 3 or4 bars.

Test 22: To identify triads, played in any position,and then to name the notes in them, the root notebeing given by the examiner.

Test 23: To identify a cadence as Perfect orInterrupted.

Test 24: To name and play or play the notes in anysupertonic triad (major keys only), the Tonic chordhaving been played and named by the examiner.

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition in Sonata form. Itshould have balanced phrases and move to atleast two related keys.

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Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMESGrade 8 Bassoon Playing

Candidates must pass or have passed VCM Grade IV Theory ofMusic - or hold a certificate of exemption - before the Grade 8

practical certificate is awarded.


One Study to be chosen fromMilde: Concert Studies Op.26. Vol.1 IMCNo.7Oromszegi: 20 Advanced Studies EmersonNo.17Ozi:42 Caprices IMCNo.42

Plus 2 Pieces to be chosen from the following:Mozart:Concerto in Bb K191 Peters1st movementSpohr: Adagio in F SimrockElgar: Romance Op.62 NovelloArnold: Fantasy FaberLarsson: Concertino Op.45 No.4 ElkinJ.C.Bach Concerto in Bb Sikorski/Faber/Elkin1st movementCooke: Sonata Emerson3rd movementJancourt: Etude Melodique EmersonElgar: Romance Op.62 Novello/Music salesJacob: Concerto Stainer & Bell1st Movement (Allegro)An own choice piece of comparable standard

Scalework (10 marks)All Tongued and SlurredB, C, D, Db & Bb Major 2 OctavesB, C, D, C# & Bb Minor both forms 2 Octavesall other Majors & Minor keys 3 OctavesDominant 7th in Eb, E, F, F# & G 3 OctavesDiminished 7th on C, C#, & D 3 Octaves

except F#, G, A & Ab A TwelfthChromatic on Bb, B & C 3 Octaves



Either of the following two tests(10 Marks)Either a) Musicianship TestsTest 25: To clap a rhythm in 2/2, 6/8, 5/4, or 7/8time - four bars played twice by the examiner, toidentify the time-signature, and to say if themelody is in a major or minor key.

Test 26: To hum, play or play a 4-bar phrase

played twice by the examiner, and then continuefor 4 further bars with an answering phrase, notnecessarily in sequence.

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

Test 20: To identify a cadence as Perfect orImperfect.

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

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition in Rondo form. Itshould have balanced phrases and move to atleast two related keys.

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Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMESJunior Bronze Medal

Solo Pieces (80 Marks)Candidates must prepare and perform FOUR pieces in all:TWO pieces from the Grade 3 syllabusTWO pieces from the Grade 4 syllabus



Junior Silver Medal

Solo Pieces (80 Marks)Candidates must prepare and perform FOUR pieces in all:TWO pieces from the Grade 4 syllabusTWO pieces from the Grade 5 syllabusQuestions (10 marks)


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Gold Medal

Entry for the Gold Medal is restricted to those who have already passed the Silver Medal inBassoon 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)

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Diplomas in Bassoon Playing

Successful candidates in Diploma examinations receive an A3-sized diploma of a design littlechanged from 1890, along with the examiner’s report and an authorisation to purchase theappropriate academical robes.

All correspondence and payment for academical robes must be addressed directly to the officialrobemakers: Knights of Castle 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 stylewith ½ inch blue ribbon 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 stylewith ½ inch of scarlet 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 ofCambridge bachelor style with 1 inch of scarlet ribbon on the facings and rigid black square hat withtassel.

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

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Associate Diploma (AVCM)Syllabus I Performers Diploma

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To perform three contrasting items for the following:

Apostel Sonatina Op.19 No.3 UniversalBozza Fantaisie UMPDutilleux Sarabande et Cortege UMP.Elgar Romance Op.62 Music SalesGlinka Sonata ElkinHurlstone Sonata in F EmersonKoechlin Sonata Op.71 UMPMaconchy Concertino ElkinMarcello Sonata in A minor IMC 2286.Mozart Concerto in Bb K.191 BarenreiterParrott Rondo Giocos PhylloscopusSaint-Saens Sonata in G Op.168 PetersSearle Cat Variations FaberTelemann Sonata in F minor TWV 41:f1 SchottVivaldi Concerto in F RV 485 B&HWeber Concerto in F Op.75 Universal

Scalework (20 marks)All majors and minors extendedChromatic scale on any note 2 8ves (3 where possible)Whole-tone scale on any note 2 8ves (3 where possible)Diminished 7th on any note 2 8ves (3 where possible)Dominant 7th in any key 2 8ves (3 where possible)Augmented arpeggios on any note 2 8ves (3 where possible)

Questions (10marks)to answer questions oni. the construction of intervals, scales, arpeggios and chords;ii. the resources of the Oboe;iii. the pieces presented at the examination;iv. Oboe 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.

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.

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Associate Diploma(AVCM(TD)Syllabus III in the Teaching ofBassoon 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)

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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

Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play three contrasting pieces from the list below. In the case of a concerto or sonata or a suite, onlyone movement is required at the candidate’s choice.

Arnold Fantasy Op.86 FaberBennett Sonata NovelloBerwald Concert Piece in F Op.2 BarenrieterBitsch Partita UMPCrusell Airs Suedois EmersonDenisov Sonata LeducFernstrom Concerto EmersonHummel Concerto in F B&HJacobi Concertino, Op.7 Musica Rara 2070Joubert Concerto, Op.77 NovelloMaxwell Davies Strathclyde Concerto No.8 ChesterNeruda Concerto in C BarenreiterSteptoe 2 Studies for Bassoon and Piano Stainer & BellTansman Sonatine UMPZbinden Ballade Op.33 Breitkopf EB 6331

Scalework (20 marks)As for AVCM

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


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.

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Candidates must submit with their entry a Dissertation or DVD as in the AVCM(TD) Syllabus, exceptthe Dissertation must be 1500-2000 words in length (excluding topics set for AVCM (TD)), and theDVD should be about 30 minutes in length, showing about 20 minutes work on a piece of at leastGrade 6 level, and about ten minutes on two other 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)

TEACHING SECTION (50 Marks)The candidate is to present TWO contrasted pieces by DIFFERENT composers from the VCM GradeExamination lists for this instrument, as followsONE 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 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 Grade8.

SIGHT READING (10 Marks)

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

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Fellowship Diploma (FVCM)

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

Fellowship Diploma (FVCM)Syllabus I Performers Diplomain Bassoon Playing

Candidates for the Fellowship Diploma are required to prepare a concert recital for the examinationand should dress accordingly.

Candidates must present to the examiner on the day of the exam a portfolio of the pieces offered atthe practical exam which will include a concert programme, copies of the pieces performed and somefactual information about the pieces submitted. One of the solos must be a substantial work for theinstrument. e.g. concerto, sonata or a suite.

Solo recital (90 marks)

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

Candidates must submit with their entry a Dissertation or DVD as in the LVCM (TD) Syllabus, exceptthat the dissertation must be 3500-5000 words in length (excluding topics set for AVCM (TD) ormaterial already submitted for LVCM (TD), and the DVD should be about 40 minutes in length,showing about 25 minutes work on a piece of at least DipVCMAVCM level, and about 15 minutes ontwo 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, as follows:ONE piece from the Grade 8 SyllabusONE piece from the AVCM , or LVCM Syllabuses.

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.

Sight Reading (10 Marks)

Candidates for Fellowship must be Licentiates of the VCM in Oboe or other Wind Instrument Playingunless it 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.

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