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Music Certificates Syllabus From 2018 PDF
Music Certificates Syllabus From 2018 PDF
DOUBLE BASS
JAZZ FLUTE
MUSIC
ACCORDION
CERTIFICATES
GUITAR
SYLLABUS
CLARINET
Instrumental, Vocal & Groups
TIMPANI
Qualification specifications for
SINGING
certificate exams from 2018
TUBA
ENSEMBLE
TUNED PERCUSSION
SAXOPHONE
CHORAL
EUPHONIUM
PIANO DUET
CELLO
BASSOON
VIOLIN
PIANO
OBOE
WHAT’S CHANGED?
This syllabus features the following changes from the 2017 syllabus:
◗◗ Certificate exams are available for a wider range of instruments
◗◗ Pieces may be selected from Trinity’s graded repertoire lists as well as the certificate lists
◗◗ An information and regulations section is no longer included in this syllabus — this information
can be found at trinitycollege.com/music-regulations
OVERLAP ARRANGEMENTS
This syllabus is valid from 1 January 2018. There is no overlap as the requirements have not
changed significantly.
MUSIC
CERTIFICATES
SYLLABUS
Instrumental, Vocal & Groups
Qualification specifications for
certificate exams from 2018
Contents
3 / Welcome
4 / Introduction to Trinity’s music certificate exams
7 / About the exam
9 / Exam guidance: Performance
13 / Exam guidance: Presentation
14 / Exam guidance: Marking
24 / Foundation Certificate (solo)
26 / Intermediate Certificate (solo)
29 / Advanced Certificate (solo)
31 / Foundation Certificate (group)
32 / Intermediate Certificate (group)
33 / Advanced Certificate (group)
34 / Policies
36 / Join us online…
Trinity accepts entries for its exams on the condition that candidates conform to the
requirements of the appropriate syllabus. Any amendments to the requirements will
be published on our website and in reprints of the document.
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Welcome
Welcome
Welcome to Trinity’s Music Certificates syllabus, containing details of certificate exams in a wide
range of instruments, and singing. Certificate exams assess the performance of a mini-recital
of pieces or songs, with no technical work or supporting tests required. They provide a real
Welcome
alternative to graded music exams for learners who wish to focus entirely on compiling and
performing a programme of pieces.
Certificate exams are offered at three levels:
◗◗ Foundation (equivalent to Grade 3)
◗◗ Intermediate (equivalent to Grade 5)
◗◗ Advanced (equivalent to Grade 8)
Certificate exams are available for a wide range of solo subjects, as well as for groups. Groups
may be of any size and consist of any combination of instrumentalists and/or vocalists who wish
to gain recognition for their skills in ensemble performance.
We hope you enjoy exploring the music on offer in this syllabus and we wish you every success
in the exams and your wider music-making.
Introduction to Trinity’s
music certificate exams
OBJECTIVE OF THE QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT AND MARKING
Trinity’s music certificate exams are designed Trinity’s music certificate exams are assessed
to offer an alternative to graded exams by by external examiners trained and moderated
focusing on the performance of a complete by Trinity. Examiners provide marks and
mini-recital. Specifically, certificate exams comments for each component of the exam
allow a candidate to: using the assessment criteria on pages 16–21.
◗◗ Select from three levels of assessment The exam is marked out of 100. Candidates’
representing three key stages of musical results correspond to different attainment
development — Foundation (equivalent to levels as follows:
Grade 3), Intermediate (equivalent to Grade 5)
and Advanced (equivalent to Grade 8) Mark Attainment level
◗◗ Create their own mini-recital drawn from
the relevant repertoire lists as detailed on 80–100 DISTINCTION
page 9, as well as their own repertoire choices
60–79 PASS
◗◗ Gain marks for programme planning,
programme notes and stagecraft 45–59 BELOW PASS 1
◗◗ Receive precise and specific feedback to 0–44 BELOW PASS 2
inform their continued musical development
◗◗ Prepare for Trinity’s Recital diplomas, which See pages 14–21 for further information about
follow the same format as certificate exams how the exam is marked.
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Introduction to Trinity’s music certificate exams
Introduction
for Music Educators (Trinity CME). Find out
more at trinitycollege.com/CME
TRINITY QUALIFICATIONS THAT
COMPLEMENT THE CERTIFICATE EXAMS Music Tracks is an initiative in the UK
Trinity’s music qualifications offer flexible designed to support teachers in delivering
progression routes from beginner to advanced instrumental tuition for both large and small
levels in a range of musical styles. All are groups. Find out more at trinitycollege.com/
designed to help candidates develop as musictracks
musicians according to their individual needs We also offer:
as learners.
◗◗ Graded, certificate and diploma
While certificate exams focus entirely on qualifications in drama-related subjects
performance, including separate marks for
◗◗ English language qualifications
presentation, graded music exams assess
a broad range of musicianship skills. Find ◗◗ Teaching English qualifications
more information about graded exams ◗◗ Arts Award (only available in
at trinitycollege.com/gradedexams certain countries)
Trinity’s graded Rock & Pop exams are Specifications for all these qualifications can
available for bass, drums, guitar, keyboards be downloaded from trinitycollege.com
and vocals. Find out more at trinityrock.com
Candidates can enter any combination of
certificate or graded exams, and do not need
to pass any particular level in order to proceed
to a higher level.
Theory exams are available from Grade 1
to support learners to develop their
understanding of the technical language
of music. However, no theory qualifications
or other prerequisites are required to enter
certificate or graded exams at any level.
Find out more at trinitycollege.com/theory
Graded Musical Theatre exams are available
for solo, pair and group work. Find out more
at trinitycollege.com/musicaltheatre
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Introduction to Trinity’s music certificate exams
7 7 FTCL
6 6 LTCL LMusTCL
ATCL AMusTCL
4 5
Certificate for Music Educators
(Trinity CME)
Grade 8 Grade 8 Grade 8 Advanced Advanced
Entry Initial
1 Initial Initial
Level 3 Track
Entry First
Levels Access
1–2 Track
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About the exam
PERFORMANCE PRESENTATION
A programme of pieces from the repertoire lists Programme planning, programme notes
and optional own-choice repertoire. and stagecraft.
PERFORMANCE
90 MARKS
PRESENTATION 10
TOTAL 100
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About the exam
◗◗ Eb tenor horn
EXAM DURATIONS
◗◗ Trumpet/Cornet/Flugelhorn
Exams are designed to include sufficient time
◗◗ Eb soprano cornet (Advanced level only) for setting up and presenting all sections, and
◗◗ Euphonium overall durations are as follows:
◗◗ Baritone
◗◗ Trombone
◗◗ Bass trombone (Advanced level only)
◗◗ Tuba/Eb bass/Bb bass
◗◗ Violin Foundation Intermediate Advanced
◗◗ Viola 13 mins 23 mins 33 mins
◗◗ Cello
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Exam guidance: Performance
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Exam guidance: Performance
◗◗ Own-choice pieces may be taken from any ◗◗ Other groups: Candidates entering for
source and must relate to the certificate group certificate exams as any other type
levels as indicated below: of group should present a programme
consisting entirely of own-choice pieces.
No repertoire lists are provided (except in
Level pproximate grade
A
the case of choral certificates, for which
equivalent
suggested repertoire lists are available at
FOUNDATION GRADE 3 trinitycollege.com/music-certificates).
◗◗ Candidates entering for group certificate
INTERMEDIATE GRADE 5 exams (except where repertoire lists are
provided) should use the pieces listed for
ADVANCED GRADE 8
solo certificates as a guide for selecting
own-choice pieces that will enable all
◗◗ Own-choice pieces must contain a level of members of the group to demonstrate
technical and musical demand similar to that performance at the level of the exam
of the pieces on the published repertoire lists. being taken.
◗◗ Candidates’ own composition(s) may be
included as own-choice pieces. PERFORMANCE AND INTERPRETATION
◗◗ Trinity does not pre-approve own-choice Candidates may perform any or all of their
pieces, although marks may be deducted pieces from memory if they wish. However,
where they do not allow candidates this is not compulsory and no additional
to demonstrate performance at the marks are given for this.
required level.
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Exam guidance: Performance
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Exam guidance: Performance
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Exam guidance: Presentation
STAGECRAFT
2 MARKS
◗◗ The marks for this component reflect the
way in which the candidate presents the
This section of the exam is split into three: performance to the listener, including
personal presentation and stage presence.
PROGRAMME PLANNING
4 MARKS ◗◗ Candidates should dress appropriately for
the exam.
◗◗ This component focuses on the overall
balance of the pieces played, and ◗◗ The examiner won’t make comments
how they show different sides of the between pieces, to reflect that this is a
◗◗ The performance duration is also taken ◗◗ Candidates will not need to give a spoken
into account. introduction.
PROGRAMME NOTES
4 MARKS
◗◗ Candidates should present a short set of
written programme notes to the examiner
at the beginning of the exam.
◗◗ Programme notes must include:
—— date, time and place of the performance
—— name(s) and instrument(s) of performer(s)
—— titles and composers (NB own-choice
pieces must be marked with an asterisk)
—— brief biography of the candidate(s)
—— timings for all pieces
—— texts and translations of songs (if
applicable).
◗◗ Detailed notes on the pieces are not required.
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Exam guidance: Marking
30 TECHNIQUE
30 COMMUNICATION
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Exam guidance: Marking
Total mark
for performance Attainment level
72–90 DISTINCTION
54–71 PASS
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Header
Exam guidance:
Left Marking
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE
Examiners use the criteria below to decide on the mark for performance:
DISTINCTION PASS
24–30 MARKS 18–23 MARKS
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Exam guidance: Marking
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Header
Exam guidance:
Left Marking
INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE
Examiners use the criteria below to decide on the mark for performance:
DISTINCTION PASS
24–30 MARKS 18–23 MARKS
Accuracy & fluency Accurate and fluent reading Essentially accurate in notes
with keen attention to musical with adequate fluency and
and notational details. some attention to musical
and notational details.
Secure and convincing
rhythm and pulse. Adequate continuity with a
sense of pulse, possibly with
minor slips.
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Exam guidance: Marking
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Header
Exam guidance:
Left Marking
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE
Examiners use the criteria below to decide on the mark for performance:
DISTINCTION PASS
24–30 MARKS 18–23 MARKS
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Exam guidance: Marking
Frequent errors and misreadings with little Many misreadings and errors, clearly
attention to detail. inadequate preparation.
Over-cautious tempo, and pulse not evident, Very poor continuity with frequent stumbles,
with frequent stumbles and little continuity. restarts and/or stoppages.
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Exam guidance: Marking
Examiners use the criteria below to decide on the mark for presentation:
4 MARKS 3 MARKS
Programme notes All the required elements One of the required elements
present and the format is missing although the format
as expected. is as expected.
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Exam guidance: Marking
Two of the required elements Three or four required No written programme notes
missing and/or the format is elements missing and the offered. Exam guidance: Marking
not completely as expected. format is not as expected.
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Foundation Certificate (solo)
PERFORMANCE 90
Performance duration: Maximum time allowance
8–10 minutes for own-choice pieces:
PRESENTATION 10 3.5 minutes
See pages 9–12 for full details.
◗◗ Programme planning (4 marks)
◗◗ Programme notes (4 marks)
◗◗ Stagecraft (2 marks)
TOTAL 100
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Foundation Certificate (solo)
Foundation Certificate (solo)
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Intermediate Certificate (solo)
PERFORMANCE 90
Performance duration: Maximum time allowance
15–20 minutes for own-choice pieces:
PRESENTATION 10 7 minutes
TOTAL 100
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Intermediate Certificate (solo)
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Advanced Certificate (solo)
PERFORMANCE 90
Performance duration: Maximum time
25–30 minutes allowance for
PRESENTATION 10 own-choice pieces:
10 minutes
◗◗ Programme planning (4 marks) See pages 9–12 for full details.
◗◗ Programme notes (4 marks)
◗◗ Stagecraft (2 marks)
TOTAL 100
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Advanced Certificate (solo)
EXAM STRUCTURE
The Foundation Certificate exam contains
the following:
PRESENTATION
Candidates are assessed on:
◗◗ Programme planning
◗◗ Programme notes
◗◗ Stagecraft
See page 13 for full details.
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Intermediate Certificate (group)
EXAM STRUCTURE
The Intermediate Certificate exam contains
the following:
Maximum Performance duration: Maximum time allowance
marks 15–20 minutes for own-choice pieces:
7 minutes
PERFORMANCE 90
See pages 9–12 for full details.
Other groups
PRESENTATION 10
Candidates should present a balanced
programme of 15–20 minutes, consisting
◗◗ Programme planning (4 marks) entirely of own-choice pieces.
◗◗ Programme notes (4 marks) See pages 9–12 for full details.
◗◗ Stagecraft (2 marks)
OWN-CHOICE GUIDELINES
TOTAL 100 When selecting own-choice pieces, except
where repertoire lists for group exams are
provided, candidates should use the repertoire
listed for the equivalent solo certificates as
a guide.
PRESENTATION
Candidates are assessed on:
◗◗ Programme planning
◗◗ Programme notes
◗◗ Stagecraft
See page 13 for full details.
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Advanced Certificate (group)
EXAM STRUCTURE
The Advanced Certificate exam contains
the following:
Maximum Performance duration: Maximum time allowance
marks 25–30 minutes for own-choice pieces:
10 minutes
PERFORMANCE 90
See pages 9–12 for full details.
PRESENTATION
Candidates are assessed on:
◗◗ Programme planning
◗◗ Programme notes
◗◗ Stagecraft
See page 13 for full details.
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Policies
Policies
SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION DATA PROTECTION
Trinity is fully committed to safeguarding Trinity is registered as a Data Controller with
and protecting the candidates that we the Information Commissioner’s Office in
work with. All posts, including examiners, the United Kingdom under data protection
are subject to a safer recruitment process, legislation. Please see trinitycollege.com/
including the disclosure of criminal records data-protection for the most up-to-date
and vetting checks. Our safeguarding policies information about Trinity’s data protection
and procedures are regularly reviewed and procedures and policies.
promote safeguarding and safer working
practice across all parts of our work. CUSTOMER SERVICE
Trinity is committed to providing a high-quality
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES service for all our users from initial enquiry
rinity is committed to providing equality of
T through to certification. Full details of our
opportunity and treatment for all, and will not customer service commitment can be found
unlawfully or unfairly discriminate directly or at trinitycollege.com/customer-service
indirectly on the basis of any characteristic.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
REASONABLE ADJUSTMENT Please note that, for training/monitoring
Trinity is committed to creating an inclusive purposes, it may, on occasion, be necessary
environment where candidates with special for there to be more than one examiner in
needs are able to demonstrate their skills the room.
and feel welcomed. We aim to make our Trinity audio records and sometimes films
exams accessible to all. We treat each exams for quality assurance and training
learner individually when considering how purposes. In the case of filming, Trinity will
we can achieve this aim, recognising that always seek permission from the candidate
requirements vary. Candidates can be assured (or a parent or guardian) first. All recording
that we do not compromise on the standard devices will be discreet and should not cause
of marking or allow the quality of exams to be any distraction to candidates.
affected in any way.
All provision is tailored to the particular EXAM INFRINGEMENTS
needs of each candidate. In order to be most
beneficial, as full an explanation as possible of All exam infringements (eg choosing an
the required provision should be given. The need incorrect piece) will be referred directly
and request for provision should be made on the to Trinity’s central office by the examiner.
appropriate form available to download from Exam reports may be withheld until the
trinitycollege.com/music-csn. For enquiries outcome of any referral has been considered
please contact music-csn@trinitycollege.com by Trinity. Depending on the severity of the
infringement, marks may be deducted or, in
extreme cases, the exam may be invalidated.
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Policies
MALPRACTICE
rinity requires its registered exam centres to
T
report any suspected malpractice by candidates,
teachers or examiners. In situations where a
centre is found to be inadequate or to be guilty
of malpractice, either in terms of provision
of facilities or in administration, the exam
Policies
centre may be required to suspend all of its
activities relating to Trinity exams until the
cause of the problem is identified and rectified,
if appropriate. In extreme circumstances, the
centre may have its registered status withdrawn.
In the very rare cases or circumstances where
a centre or individual may be suspected of
malpractice, Trinity will aim to minimise any
inconvenience caused to any affected candidate,
and would like to thank candidates, teachers
and centre staff for their kind co-operation in
reporting any suspected incident of cheating,
thereby assisting Trinity in upholding the quality
and integrity of its exam process.
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Join us online…
Get the full music experience online at
trinitycollege.com/music-certificates
You can contact the music support
team at Trinity’s central office at
music@trinitycollege.com, or find the
contact details of your local representative
at trinitycollege.com/worldwide
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