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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 and you can follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

PASS MARKSIntroductory Grades, 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)

ABOUT THIS SYLLABUSVictoria College has offered Cello examinations for many years and since the 1960’s also administered the work of theCollege of Violinists who also offered similar examinations. This syllabus returns some previous items to the examinationrepertoire and adds in current material.

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.

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 arealso available in all subjects. Candidates at all levels receive a written report and, if successful, a certificate or diploma.

WHICH INSTRUMENT?Examiners will not comment upon the size of instrument used. It is at the professional discretion of the teacher to ensurethe candidate uses a suitable size instrument. However if examiners feel that an instrument size has an adverese effectupon the playing they may make reference to this within the comments.

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 isgathered routinely as is feedback from examiners about centres; and issues arising are acted upon. For purposes oftraining and moderating of marking, there will, on occasions, be a second examiner or College representative presentin 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 availablefree 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 ten candidates on a page.Please use the code “VC” 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 onnotes, 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).

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 vcmpublications.co.uk

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

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 maybe 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.vcmpublications.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 maybeobtained on-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 ofthe same work may be substituted if agreed in advance with the College. Second hand and out of print music can bepurchased on www.amazon.co.uk or www.ebay.co.uk. Certain out of copyright pieces maybe obtained for free 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 shownon the medal order form. Medals are supplied in boxes and are 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 of the score must be provided for theexaminer. At all levels, the examiners may penalise an option clearly chosen for its comparative ease.

ESSAYS, FOLIOS, ETC.Where dissertations are required, these must be submitted with the entry form.Separate or late submission is not permitted. Dissertations should be on plain white A4 paper, legibly written, typed orword processed. Do not bind the pages as they need to be scanned though a sheet feeder. All dissertations shouldcontain a bibliography and contents page. For more guidance see Essay Writing for the Victoria College TeachingDiplomas published by LMP.

PHOTOCOPIESAll VCM and LMP publications are copyright. Photocopying of LMP publications is not permissible and candidatesusing unauthorised photocopies at examinations will be disqualified. It is acceptable, however, to use a photocopyfor the second copy when the syllabus requires one to be handed to the examiner, provided the original is also broughtto the examination. It is also acceptable to use photocopies of parts of long pieces to avoid awkward page turns, againprovided the 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 atPractical Examinations as follows:

VCM Grade 1 Theory exempts up to and including Preliminary PracticalVCM Grade 1A Theory exempts up to and including Grade 1 PracticalVCM Grade 2 Theory exempts up to and including Grade 3 and JBM PracticalVCM Grade 3 Theory exempts up to and including Grade 5 and JSM PracticalVCM Grade 4 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 qualifyingTheory pass.

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

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First Steps in Cello Playing

Exercises (20 marks).Any TWO from:

A New Tune A Day Cello Boston Music CompanyPease Pudding p.20Kookabura p.21

Team Strings Cello FaberChorale p.16Popular Song p.26

Essential Elements 2000 Cello Hal LeonardNo.86 Ode To JoyNo.101 Baa Baa Black Sheep

Scalework (10 marks)Scale of G major (to the 5th)Separate bows in minims, crotchets & quavers

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

Superstart Cello (The Complete Method) Faber(piano accomp. published separately)Maybe Abey Astronaut p.18Caterpillar Dumplings p. 23

A New Tune A Day Cello Boston Music CompanyOld Oxford p.22Frere Jacques p.21

Team Strings Cello IMPDaydreams p.18Who’s That Yonder? p.24

Essential Elements 2000 Cello Hal LeonardNo.73 Buckeye SaluteNo.76 For Pete’s Sake

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

VC A VC BSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES SUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

Preliminary Cello Playing


A New Tune A Day Cello Boston Music CompanyAndante p.29Skaters Waltz p.34

Team Strings Cello FaberEliza p.34Oranges and Lemons p.34

Essential Elements 2000 Cello Hal LeonardNo.106 French Folk Song No.117 Banana Boat Song

Scalework (10 marks)Scales of G major & D major (1 octave)Separate bows in minims, crotchets & quavers


Superstart Cello (The Complete Method) Faber(piano accomp. published separately)Old MacDonald Had The Blues p.28Rocky Mountain p.32

A New Tune A Day Cello Boston Music CompanyBotany Bay p.28My Grandfathers Clock p.29

Team Strings Cello FaberLong Long Ago p.29Chanson Part 1 p.33

Essential Elements 2000 Cello Hal LeonardNo.116 Song For MariaNo.134 Bluebirds Song



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Introductory ExaminationsVC DVC C

SUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES SUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

Preparatory Cello Playing


A New Tune A Day Cello Boston Music CompanyReuben and Rachel p.37London’s Burning p.37

Team Strings Cello FaberEchoes p.46Old Texas p.47

Essential Elements 2000 Cello Hal LeonardNo.162 Shepherd’s HeyNo.167 Play Staccato

Scalework (10 marks)Scales: C major & G major (1 octave) starting on openstringsArpeggios: C major & G major (1 octave)Separate bows only


Cohen: Superstart Cello (The Complete Method) Faber(piano accomp. published separately)Someone’s In the Kitchen with Dinah p. 36Turkey in the Straw p. 37

A New Tune A Day Cello Boston Music CompanySkye Boat Song p.38Allegro p.39

Team Strings Cello FaberAllegro p.44The Willow Tree p.46

Essential Elements 2000 Cello Hal LeonardNo.165 Ice SkatingNo.168 Arkansas Traveller



Sight Reading (10 marks)

Advanced PreparatoryCello Playing

Exercises (20 marks)Any TWO from:

A New Tune A Day Cello Boston Music CompanyLovely Evening p.45Sumer is Icumen In p.45

Team Strings Cello FaberPassion Chorale p.52Scarboro’ Fair p.62

Essential Elements 2000 Cello Hal LeonardNo. 190 William Tell part ANo. 182 Surprise Symphony Theme

Scalework (10 marks)Scales: C major, G major & D major (1 octave) startingon open stringsArpeggios: C major, G major & D major (1 octave)Separate bows & slurred 2 notes to a bow


Cohen: Superstart Cello (The Complete Method) Faber(piano accomp. published separately)Kalinka p. 46Running for the bus, with a cello! p. 48

A New Tune A Day Cello Boston Music CompanyTheme from First Symphony p.46The Happy Farmer p.43

Team Strings Cello FaberThe White Cliffs of Dover p.50Skye Boat Song part 1 p.65

Essential Elements 2000 Cello Hal LeonardNo. 193 Minuet No 2 in CNo. 192 Simple Gifts part A




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Grade 1 Cello Playing

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

List ACarse: A Little ReverieTwo Short Pieces Augener

Violoncello Music For Beginners Editio MusicaBudapest Z.6312Lengyel and Pejtsik: Bouree No.9Lengyel and Pejtsik: Hornpipe No.6Lully: Air No. 10Schubert: Lullaby No.19

List BCello Time Runners OUPChase in the Dark

Time Pieces for Cello Vol.1 ABRSMBritten: A New Year CarolHarris: March of the StegosaurusTchaikovsky: Chanson Rusee Op.39 No.12

Violoncello Music For Beginners Editio MusicaBudapest Z.6312Szokolay: Sorrowful Song No.28Kuffner: Landler No.18

Microjazz Cello Collection Vol.1 Boosey & HawkesNorton:Hebridean SongNorton: PitlochryNorton:Snooker Table

Northern Skies for Cello and Piano Boosey & HawkesMacMillan: March No.1

Starters for Cello ABRSMRose: MarchRose: Berceuse

List CNew School of Cello Studies Stainer and BellNo. 2, 4 or 5

Violoncello Method Bk. 1 AugenerRomberg: Study No. 2

Superstudies for Cello Book 1 FaberLegg: The Clown

An own choice piece of comparable standard chosenfrom the last 25 years.

Scalework(10 marks)C major 2 octavesF, G, D, majors 1 octaveA natural minor 1 octave

Separate bows & slurred 2 notes to a bow

ArpeggiosC major 2 octavesF, G, D, majors 1 octaveA minor 1 octave

Separate bows only



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 keyof C major. It should be balanced as an opening 4-barphrase which forms a “question” and a 4-bar phrase thatforms an “answer”.

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

List AAlte Meisterweisen Schott 2384Telemann: Gavotta

Violoncello Music For Beginners Editio MusicaBudapest Z.6312Haju: Two Pieces for Cello No.2 - No. 26

Classical and Romantic Pieces Watson ForbesBeethoven: Menuet

Violoncello Music 2 Editio Musica Budapest Z.6478Haydn: Menuet No.25Mozart: Deutscher Tanz No.29Mozart: Kontretanz No. 30Campra: Passepied No. 18

List BCello Time Runners OUPAerobics!Hungarian Folk danceStarry Night

Cello Time Runners Bk. 2 OUPMexican Fiesta

Cello Time Sprinters OUPCarnival Jig No.1

Violoncello Music For Beginners Editio MusicaZ.6312Szokolay: Bagpipe Song No.28Kuffner: Landler No.18

Fast Forward for Cello BooseyColledge: The Ceilidh No.21

A Sketchbook for Cello ABRSMRose: Polka

Classical Pieces From The Beginning Book 1 Schott4918Spohr: Romanza

List CVioloncello Method Bk. 1 AugenerStudy No. 9, 21 or 25

Superstudies for Cello Book 1 FaberLegg: Rumba

Fifteen Easy Studies Op.76 KalmusPopper: No.1


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Scalework(10 marks)C and G majors 2 octavesF, A and Bb majors 1 octaveG minor (melodic, minor or natural) 1 octave


ArpeggiosC and G majors 2 octavesF, A and Bb majors 1 octaveG minor 1 octave

Separate bows only



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 notesplayed twice by the examiner, and to complete thephrase by adding 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 opening4-bar phrase which forms a “question” , a 4-bar phrasethat forms an “answer”, a repeat of the opening 4-barphrase, and a second “answering” phrase

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List AAlte Meisterweisen Schott 2384Stanley: Allegretto Grazioso

Classical Pieces for the Cello Schott 4918De Fesch: Arietta

Classical Pieces for the Beginner Schott 4919Hoffmann: Andante

Classical and Romantic Pieces Watson ForbesPurcell: RondeauHaydn: Divertimento

Suite Miniature Leduc 18009Martinu: No.6 or No.7

Aller Fruhe Op.126b Schott 2143Gretchaninoff: A Little Horseman No. 5

List BJazzin’ About for Cello & Piano FaberWedgwood: Ho Down Show DownWedgwood: Hungarian StompWedgwood: The Next Time

Cello Time Sprinters OUPBlackwell: Sprint Finish

Classical and Romantic Pieces for Cello OUPRebikov: Chanson Triste

Violoncello Music for Beginners Book 3 Editio MusicaBudapestSchumann: Cradle Song No. 31Tchaikovsky: Dolly’s Funeral No. 36

List CPiatti Violoncello Method Book1 AugenerDotzauer No.20Tabb: No. 30

Easy Studies Op. 76 KalmusPopper: Nos. 2: 3; 5 or 6; 15

Superstudies Book 1 FaberLegg: The Spinning Top or Calypso


Show on entry form asSUBJECT GRADESURNAME FORENAMES

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Scalework(10 marks)G, F & D major 2 octavesEb & A major 1 octave

D minor (melodic or harmonic) 2 octavesC & A minor (melodic or harmonic) 1 octave

Separate bows and slurred 2 notes to a bow

ArpeggiosG, F & D major 2 octavesEb & A major 1 octave

D minor 2 octavesC & A 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 time as 2/4or 3/4Test 8: To identify any note(s) in the chords of C, G, orF, 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 completethe phrase 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 Cello Playing

Solo Pieces (80 Marks)Candidates must prepare and perform FOUR pieces in all:To play any THREE pieces from the Grade 3 syllabusPlus a further candidate’s own choice item of appropriate standard not listed elsewhere in the syllabus



Junior Silver Medalin Cello Playing

Solo Pieces (80 Marks)Candidates must prepare and perform FOUR pieces in all:

To play any THREE pieces from the Grade 4 syllabusPlus a further candidate’s own choice item of appropriate standard not listed elsewhere in the syllabus (12 marks)




VC JBM

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


VC JSM

Bronze Medalin Cello Playing


To play any THREE pieces from the Grade 5 syllabusPlus a further candidate’s own choice item of appropriate standard not listed elsewhere in the syllabus



Silver Medal inCello Playing


To play any THREE pieces from the Grade 6 syllabusPlus a further candidate’s own choice item of appropriate standard not listed elsewhere in the syllabus




VC BM


VC SM

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List ASonate in C ,Op.1 No.10 Grancino 8305/4Boni: Largo 1st movt.

Drei Sonaten für Violoncello und Basso ContinuoHeinrichshofen N1283Cirri: Menuetto 3rd movt. Sonate No. 1 in CCirri: Menuetto 3rd movt. Sonata in G

Lost Melodies UE 10627Schenck: Gigue

Suzuki Cello School Vol 4 SuzukiBreval: Allegro Sonate in C Op. 40 No.1

Classical and Romantic Pieces Watson ForbesGrieg: Norwegian Dance

Morceaux Faciles Op 4 Bk 3 Schott 3774Trowell: Valsette No.8

Classical Pieces for the Beginner Schott 4919Romberg: Schwedisch

List BMaggie Jigs , Reels & More Boosey & HawkesArr. Huws Jones: Drowsy

Cello Time Sprinters OUPBlackwell: Latin NightsBlackwell: Wild WestBlackwell: Some Day No. 26

Play Gershwin for Piano and Cello FaberGershwin: Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off

Air and Dance ChesterLe Fleming: Air

Jazzin’ About for Cello and Piano FaberWedgwood: Sometime MaybeWedgwood: Ho Down Show DownWedgwood: Just Passing By

Trowell: Meditation Op.4 No 9 Schott

Squire: Minuet Op.9 No 3 Stainer & Bell

List CPiatti Violoncello Method Bk..2 Stainer & BellKummer/Lee: No.9 ,29, 34 or 35

15 Easy Studies Op.76 KalmusPopper: No.7 or 8



Scalework(10 marks)ScalesEb, A & Bb majorsC & G minors (melodic or harmonic)2 octaves separate bows & slurred four notes to a bow

ArpeggiosEb, A & Bb majorsC & G minors2 octaves separate bows & slurred three notes to a bow

Dominant Sevenths (Resolving on the tonic)In keys of Eb (starting on G string), F & G (starting on Cstring)1 octaveSeparate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bow

Chromatic ScalesStarting on bottom D & open G1 octaveSeparate bows only



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 arelated key.

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List ASonate No.10 in C Grancino 8305/4Boni: Allegro 2nd movt..

Lost Melodies UE 10627Haydn: Allegro

Marcello: Adagio & Allegro 1st & 2nd movt. Sonata in ESchott 60

Beethoven: Andante Sonatine in D Peters 4221Rieding: Allegro moderato 1st movt.Concerto Op.35 in Bminor Bosworth

Romberg:Sonate Op.38 No.1 in E IMC 813Allegro non troppo 1st movt.Andante grazioso 2nd movt.Rondo allegretto 3rd movt.

List BPlay Gershwin for Piano and Cello FaberGershwin: I Got RhythmGershwin: Summertime

The Contemporary Cellist Bk 2 ABRSMJacob: Robot’s March

Amazing Solos for Cello Boosey & HawkesJaná¡cek: Three Moravian Folksongs (complete)

Air and Dance ChesterLe Fleming: Dance

Shostakovich: Romance from the Gadfly Arr.Otty SJMusic D1990 5

Jazzin’ About for Cello and Piano FaberWedgwood: Rock a Bow Baby

Northern Skies Boosey & HawkesMacMillan Sabre Dance

List CStudies Preparatory to the High School Op.76 IMC 1339Popper: No.1

Melodious and Progressive Studies Bk.1 Op.31 SchottLee: No.5

Fifteen Easy Studies Op.76 KalmusPopper: Gigue No.. 15

5 Studies in Major and Minor PetersKabalevsky: March No..2

Piatti Cello Method Book 2 Stainer & BellKummer: Study No.27



VC 5

Scalework(10 marks)ScalesC major (3 octaves) separate bows & slurred 3 notes to abowEb, E & Ab majors (2 octaves)E, G & A minors (harmonic or melodic) (2 octaves)separate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bow

ArpeggiosC major (3 octaves) separate bows & slurred 3 notes to abowEb, E & Ab majors (2 octaves)E, G & A minors (2 octaves) separate bows & slurred 3notes to a bow

Dominant Sevenths (resolving on the tonic)In keys of F & G (2 octaves)Separate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bow

Diminished SeventhsStarting on open G & low A (1 octave)Separate bows only

Chromatic ScalesStarting on C & C# (2 octaves)Separate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bow




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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Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play three pieces, one from each list:List ASuzuki Cello School Vol.7 SuzukiEccles: Largo & Allegro Sonata in G

Fesch: Allemanda 2nd movt. Sonate in D Bärenreiter3962

Five Old French Dances ChesterMarais: L’agréable and La Provencale

Senaille: Allegro Spiritoso IMC 773

Vivaldi: 1st & 2nd movt. Sonata No. 2 in F EditionPeters EP 11977

Vivaldi: 1st and 2nd movt. Sonata No. 5 in E minorPeters

Fauré: Berceuse Op.16 Leduc 26.499

Popular Concert Pieces Editio Musica 1248Popper: Gavotte in D minor Op. 67 No. 2

Sonate No. 2 in C Op.43 IMC 1207Romberg: Allegro 1st movt.

Romberg: Allegro 1st movt. Sonate Op. 43 No. 1 in BbIMC

Squire: Dance Rustique Op. 20 Stainer & Bell 15230

List BCello Meets Piano MayhewAlbrechtsberger: Scherzando

Bartók: Roumanian Folk Dances No 1 and 4. EditioMusica Budapest

Four Pieces for Cello and Piano FaberBridge: Cradle Song

Three Pieces for Cello and Piano Stainer H376Lloyd Webber: In the Half Light

Divertimento FaberMaconchy: The Clock or Vigil

Learning the Tenor Clef FaberSeiber: Tango

Cello meets Piano MayhewJoplin: The Strenuous Life

Mendelssohn: Lied Ohne Worte Op.109

List CMelodious & Progressive Studies Op.31 Bk.1 SchottLee: No. 9Lee: No. 15Melodious and Progressive Studies Bk.2 Op.31 Schott


VC 6

Scalework (10 marks)ScalesD, E & F majors 3 octavesD, E & F minors 3 octaves (melodic & harmonic)Separate bows & slurred 7 notes to a bow

Scales in thumb positionD major scale & arpeggioD minor scale (melodic & harmonic) & arpeggioScales to be played separate bows & slurred two crotchetbeats to a bow,arpeggios separate bows & slurred 3 notesto a bow

ArpeggiosD, E & F majors & minors 3 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 3 notes to a bow

Dominant Sevenths (resolving on the tonic)In the keys of F#, Ab & A 2 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bow

Diminished SeventhsStarting on C#, Eb & E 2 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bow

Chromatic ScalesStarting on C#, Eb & E 2 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 12 notes to a bow

Double-Stopped ScalesIn 6ths, Eb, 1 octaveIn 3rds, Bb major, 1 octaveSeparate bows only

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 3bars, played twice by the examiner, to state the time andthen to identify whether the phrase is in a major or minorkey.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 ananswering phrase.Test 19: To identify a cadence as Perfect or Plagal.

or b) Own CompositionPerform 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.

Lee: No.26

Piatti Violoncello Method Bk.2 Stainer &BellKummer: No.31Lee: No. 32Lee: No. 42An own choice piece of comparable standard chosenfrom the last 25 years.

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List AMarcello B: Sonata No. 3 in A minor Schott CB 104

Schirmer’s Library of Musical Classics Vol.1851 SchirmerScarlatti A: Sonata No. 1, 2 or 3

Concertino in C Op. 7 Breitkopf 2938Klengel J: 1st movt. or 2nd movt.

Vandini A: Sonata in G Schott CB 48

Suzuki Cello School Vol.6 SuzukiBreval J B: Rondo Allegretto Concerto No.2 in D

Bach: Arioso EMB

Eccles: Sonata in G minor Schott

Vivaldi: Sonata in F RV 41 Peters

Vivaldi: Sonata in Bb RV 46 Peters

List BEnescu: Saltarello Nocturne et Salterello SchottCB16823

Granados: Orientale Spanish Dance No 2 Op.37 IMC655

Maconchy: Golubchik No. 2 Divertimento Lengnick

Poulenc: Serenade trans Gendron Heugel/UMP

Ravel: Piece en forme de Habanera Leduc

Squire: Tarantella Stainer and Bell

List CMelodious and Progressive Studies Bk.2 Op.31 SchottLee: No.27, 29 or 32

High School of Cello Playing Op.73 IMC 811Popper: No.11

Five Studies in Major and Minor PetersKabalewski: Scherzo No.5

Violoncello Method Book 3 Piatti AugenerLee: No.4 (Pastorale)

10 American Cello Etudes OUPMinsky: The Train Whistle No. 1



VC 7

Scalework (10 marks)ScalesD, E & F majors 3 octavesD, E & F minors 3 octaves (melodic & harmonic)Separate bows & slurred 7 notes to a bow

Scales in thumb positionD major scale & arpeggioD minor scale (melodic & harmonic) & arpeggioScales to be played separate bows & slurred two crotchetbeats to a bowArpeggios to be played separate bows & slurred 3 notesto a bow

ArpeggiosD, E & F majors & minors 3 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 3 notes to a bow

Dominant Sevenths (resolving on the tonic)In the keys of F#, Ab & A 2 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bow

Diminished SeventhsStarting on C#, Eb & E 2 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bow

Chromatic ScalesStarting on C#, Eb & E 2 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 12 notes to a bow

Double-Stopped Scalesin 6ths, Eb, 1 octaveIn 3rds, Bb major, 1 octaveSeparate bows only




Either a) Musicianship TestsTest 20: To clap a rhythm in 3/4, 6/8, 9/8 or 5/4 time, for3 or 4 bars, played twice by the examiner, toidentify 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, andthen to name the notes in them, the root note beinggiven by the examiner.Test 23: To identify a cadence as Perfect or Interrupted.Test 24: To name the notes in any supertonic triad(major keys only), the Tonic chord having been playedand named by the examiner.

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

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Grade 8 Cello PlayingCandidates must pass or have passed VCM Grade IV Theoryof Music - or hold a certificate of exemption - before the Grade8 practical certificate is awarded.


List ASuite No. 1 or/of No. 2 BärenreiterBach J S: Prelude Courante & Minuetto 1 & 2

Suite No. 1 or/of No. 2 BärenreiterBach J S: Allemande Sarabande & Gigue Solo

Marais M: La Folia Schott BSS 37779

Bach J C: Concerto in C Salabert EMS 5475

Beethoven: No. 1 in F Sonata Op.5 Henle

Beethoven: No. 2 in G Sonata Op.5 Henle

Romberg : 1st movt. Concerto in D Op.51 IMC 1875

Telemann GP: Sonata in D Bärenreiter HM 13

Vandini A: Sonata in F Schott CB 48

Vivaldi A: Sonata No. 3 in A Edition Peters EP 11977

List BFour Pieces for Cello FaberBridge: Elegie

De Falla: Ritual Fire Dance Chester CH00933

Fauré: Elegie Op 24 Suzuki Vol 8 Suzuki

Lloyd Webber arr.Roman: Variations 1 to 4 Steam PowerMusic

Nyman: Miserere Paraphrase On the Fiddle Chester

Kodaly: Romance Lyrique (1898) EMB

Saint Saens: Allegro Appassionato Op.43 Durand/Schott

Shostakovich: 3rd movement Cello Sonata Op.40Sikorski

List CStudies in Major and Minor for Solo Cello PetersKabalevsky: No.4 (Improvisation)

High School of Cello Playing Op.73 IMC 811Popper: No 1,2, 6 or 34

10 American Cello Etudes OUPMinsky: Truckin’ Through The South No. 2


Scalework (10 marks)ScalesEb, F#, G, Ab & Bb majors 3 octave;Eb, F#, G, G# & Bb minors 3 octaves (melodic &harmonic)Separate bows & slurred 7 notes to a bow

ArpeggiosEb, F#, G, Ab & Bb majors 3 octavesEb, F#, G, G# & Bb minors 3 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 3 notes to a bow

Dominant Sevenths (resolving on the tonic)In keys of Ab, B, C, Db & Eb 3 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bow

Diminished SeventhsStarting on Eb, F#, G, Ab & Bb 3 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bow

Chromatic ScalesStarting on Eb, F#, G, Ab & Bb 3 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 12 notes to a bow

Double-stopped scalesIn 6ths, C major 2 octavesIn 3rds, Eb major 2 octavesIn octaves, G major 2 octavesSeparate bows only




Either a) Musicianship TestsTest 25: To clap a rhythm in 2/2, 6/8, 5/4, or 7/8 time -four bars played twice by the examiner, to identify thetime-signature, and to say if the melody is in a major orminor key.Test 26: To hum, sing or whistle a 4-bar phrase playedtwice by the examiner, and then continue for 4 furtherbars with an answering phrase, not necessarily insequence.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 28: To identify a cadence as Perfect or Imperfect.Test 29: To name the notes in a mediant triad in a majorkey, and the tonic chords having been played and namedby the examiner.

or b) Own CompositionPerform an own composition in Rondo form. It shouldhave balanced phrases and move to at least two relatedkeys.


VC 8

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Gold Medal in Cello Playing

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

Candidates must present a balanced programme of their own choice of five solos. The programme must show arange of styles. 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 expectcandidates to dress as if they are performing in a formal recital. A confident professional approach is looked for.Credit will be given for effort in presentation, but not for the quality or sophistication of the resources available to thecandidate.

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 by a Classical Composer• A piece by a 19th Century Romantic 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 candidatesto dress as if they are performing in a formal recital. A confident professional approach is looked for. Credit will be givenfor effort in 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 Cello Playing



VC GM

VC PM

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

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Diploma in Cello 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 certificateis awarded. 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 Solos drawn from the Associate lists. In the case of a major work only one movement is required.

To Play One Solo drawn from the Grade 8 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 Cello Playing

Successful candidates in Diploma examinations receive an A3-sized diploma of a design little changed from 1890,along with 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 Knightsof 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 style with ½ inchblue 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 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 Cambridgebachelor style 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 DiplomaSolo Pieces (60 marks)To perform three items, one from each list:List ABach J S: A Prelude and one other movement from anyof the 6 Suites (Any reliable edition)Bach J S: Sonata no.1 in G major, BWV 1027, 1st and2nd or 3rd and 4th movts BärenreiterBeethoven: The first movt. of any of the 5 SonatasUrtextBreval: 1st movement (Brilliante) from Sonata no. 5 in GSchott CB 67Haydn: 1st movt. Concerto in C major IMCLalo: 1st movt. Concerto in D minor Peters EP3799

List BBrahms: 1st movt. Sonata in E minor Op.38 UrtextBruch: Kol Nidrei Op.47 SimrockDvorak: Rondo in G minor Op.94 HenleGlazunov: Song of the Minstrel, Op71 MaecenasK09116Lalo: 1st movt. Concerto in D minor Peters EP3799Mendelssohn: 1st movt. Sonata No.1 in B flat IMC 3466Popper: Tarantella, Op.33 Benjamin EE 3107Saint-Saëns: 1st movt. Concerto No. 1 in A minorDurand

List CBarber: 1st movt. Sonata, Op.6 Music Sales GS32723Bridge: 1st movt. Sonata Boosey BH 1200018Cassadó: Requiebros Schott ED 1562Debussy: 1st movt. Sonata in D minor HenleDelius: Caprice (with repeats) Boosey M 060 11080Elgar:1st movt. Concerto in E minor NovelloLeighton: Elegy Lengnick AL0195Rachmaninov: 1st movt. Sonata in G minor, Op19Boosey BH 1200107Shostakovich: 1st movt. Sonata in D minor Op. 40Booseyor a candidate’s own choice composed post-1980

Scalework (20 Marks)ScalesMajor, Melodic minor & Harmonic minors in all keys, 3octavesCrotchet = 96Separate bows & slurred 7 notes to a bowChromatic Scales starting on any note, 3 octavesCrotchet = 84Separate bows & slurred 12 notes to a bowArpeggiosMajor & Minor in all keys, 3 octaves Crotchet = 108Separate bows & slurred 6 notes to a bowDominant 7th & Diminished 7th’s in all major keys, 3 octavesCrotchet = 72Separate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bowDouble Stopsin 3rds, 6ths, 8ves in Ab, A, Bb, B Major, Melodic minor &Harmonic minors 2 octaves Crotchet = 104

Associate Diploma(A.V.C.M.(T.D.)) Syllabus III inTeaching of Cello PlayingThis is an initial Teacher’s Diploma for those with someexperience of teaching at the lower grades and who intendto study further for teaching qualificationsCandidates must submit with their entry ONE of thefollowing:(a) A Folio showing work and notes for a 10-week

term of lessons for ONE of these categories:1. The young beginner 2. The teenage beginner3. The adult beginner(b) A 25 minute DVD of themselves teaching any pupilat any level from Grade 1 to Grade 5. Approximately 15minutes should show work on at least one repertoire orexamination piece, and approximately 10 minutes shouldwork on TWO other aspects of Teaching the instrument,such as Sight Reading, Aural Training, Scales/Arpeggiosetc.

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

TEACHING SECTION (50 Marks)The candidate is to present TWO contrasted pieces byDIFFERENT composers from the VCM Grade Examinationlists 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 theteaching 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 completeperformances of the chosen pieces, and the candidate’splaying of them WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT whenarriving at the mark for this section.

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

The examiner may also play extracts from the chosenpieces, with errors for the candidate to identify and correct,and questions may also be asked on the teaching of thepieces presented in the PERFORMING SECTION, onteaching matters generally, points arising from the Folio/DVD, and such aspects of an “unseen” piece, astempo,phrasing, expression marks, fingering etc.


Candidates for AVCM must pass Victoria College of Music Grade V Theory of Music. Candidates whocan produce evidence of having passed GCSE in Music or equivalent may apply for exemption fromthe Theory requirement.

Associate Diploma in Cello Playing AVCM

Associate Diploma (A.V.C.M.)Syllabus II Recitalists DiplomaAs outlined under Syllabus I above, except that, instead ofScalework, an own choice solo is to be performed

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Licentiate Diploma (LVCM)Syllabus I Performers DiplomaSolo Pieces (60 marks)To perform three items, one from each list:List ABach J S: A Prelude and two other movement from anyof the 6 Suites (Any reliable edition)Beethoven: Two movements from any of the 5 SonatasUrtextBoccherini: 1st movement and one other movement fromConcerto in B flat major PetersHaydn: Two movements from Concerto No.2 in D majorIMC

List BBrahms: 1st movt. Sonata No. 2 in F Op.99 UrtextChopin: Polonaise Brilliante in C, Op.3 (ed.Grutzmacher) PetersDvorak: Two movements from Concerto in B minor Op.104 IMCGoltermann: Two movements from Concerto No. 2 in Dminor Op. 30 IMCLalo: 1st movt. Concerto in D minor Peters EP3799Mendelssohn: 1st movt. Sonata No.1 in B flat IMC 3466Popper: Dance of the Elves, Op.39 IMCPopper: Rondo in G minor, Op.94 I MCPopper: Spinning Song, Op.55 No.1 IMCSchumann: Two movements from Concerto in A minorOp. 129 BreitkopfTchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op.33BreitkopfTchaikovsky: Pezzo Capriccioso, Op.62 IMC

List CBloch: Schelomo SchirmerElgar: Sospiri Breitkopf BH 4436Hindemith: A Frog He Went A-courting: VariationsSchottHolst: Invocation, Op 19, No.2 FaberKabalevsky: Concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op.49 PetersShostakovich: Two movements from Concerto No.2 in Eflat Op.107 Booseyor a candidate’s own choice composed post-1980

Scalework (20 Marks)ScalesMajor, Melodic minor & Harmonic minors in all keys, 3octaves Crotchet = 96Separate bows & slurred 7 notes to a bowChromatic Scales starting on any note, 3 octavesCrotchet = 84Separate bows & slurred 12 notes to a bowArpeggiosMajor & Minor in all keys, 3 octaves Crotchet = 108Separate bows & slurred 6 notes to a bowDominant 7th & Diminished 7ths in all major keys, 3octaves Crotchet = 72Separate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bow Crotchet=104Separate bows & slurred in pairsQuestions (10 marks) Sight Reading (10 marks)

Candidates for LVCM must pass Victoria College of Music Grade VI Theory of Music. See Theory syllabus for details.Candidates who can produce evidence of having passed “A” Level in Music or equivalent may apply for exemption fromthe Theory requirement. Candidates for Licentiateship must be Associates of the VCM unless it has been agreed inadvance in writing that this requirement can be waived by virtue of equivalent qualification

Licentiate Diploma (LVCM)Syllabus II Recitalists DiplomaAs outlined under Syllabus I above, except that, insteadof Scalework, an own choice solo is to be performed inaddition.

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

Candidates must submit with their entry a Dissertation orDVD as in the AVCM(TD) Syllabus, except theDissertation must be 1500-2000 words in length(excluding topics set for AVCM (TD)), and the DVDshould be about 30 minutes in length, showing about 20minutes work on a piece of at least Grade 6 level, andabout ten minutes on two other aspects of Teaching ofthis instrument.

PERFORMANCE SECTION (40 Marks)To play TWO pieces by DIFFERENT composers, fromthe LVCM Syllabus I list (one of which may be an ownchoice)

TEACHING SECTION (50 Marks)The candidate is to present TWO contrasted pieces byDIFFERENT 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 theteaching of these pieces to examination readiness, toexplain the difficulties likely to be encountered by thepupil, and to suggest ways of overcoming theseproblems.

The examiner may request extracts or completeperformances of the chosen pieces, and the candidate’splaying of them WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNTwhen arriving at the mark for this section.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate/discuss theteaching of Scalework as set for up to Grade 8.

Sight Reading (10 marks)`

Licentiate Diploma in Cello Playing LVCM

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Candidates for Fellowship must be Licentiates of the VCM in Cello 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 toprepare a concert recital for the examination and shoulddress accordingly.

Candidates must submit their own programme of FIVEsolo works for approval by the College at least onemonth before the proposed examination date. One soloshould be a substantial work e.g. a cello sonata, concertoor a large scale suite. Programmes should provide abalance of style and forms.

Solo recital (90 marks)

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

Candidates must submit with their entry a Dissertation orDVD as in the LVCM (TD) Syllabus, except that thedissertation must be 3500-5000 words in length(excluding topics set for AVCM (TD) or material alreadysubmitted for LVCM (TD), and the DVD should be about40 minutes in length, showing about 25 minutes work ona piece of at least DipVCM/AVCM level, and about 15minutes on two other aspects of the teaching of thisinstrument.

PERFORMANCE SECTION (40 Marks)To play TWO contrasting pieces, of a standardcommensurate with the Fellowship examination lastingapproximately 20 minutes

TEACHING SECTION (50 Marks)The candidate is to present TWO contrasted pieces byDIFFERENT composers from the VCM Grade Examinationsfor this instrument, as follows:

ONE piece from the Grade 8 SyllabusONE piece from the AVCM , or LVCM Syllabuses.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate/discuss theteaching 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 completeperformances of the chosen pieces, and the candidate’splaying of them WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT whenarriving at the mark for this section.


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

Fellowship Diploma (FVCM)Syllabus I Performers Diploma

Fellowship Diploma in Cello Playing FVCM

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