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- How do you write program notes?
- What makes good program notes?
- How long should a Programme note be?
- How many pieces are in DipABRSM?
How do you write program notes?
Program notes typically start with a heading that includes the full title with appropriate keys, numbers, opus numbers, and catalog numbers, date of composition, the composer's full name and dates, movements or song titles to be performed, names of instrumentalists/vocalist performing.
What makes good program notes?
A good set of program notes will do two essential things: 1) Give the audience a sense of the work's history. Traditionally, notes include the facts of a work's creation: the dates of composition and first performance, and where and by whom it was first performed.
How long should a Programme note be?
Length You should aim at ca. 2-‐4 paragraphs for each piece. Research and Analysis You must do some research and analysis before you write the program notes.
How many pieces are in DipABRSM?
The Quick Study is a short piece with an equivalent difficulty of an ABRSM Grade 6 piece (for DipABRSM), an ABRSM Grade 7 piece (for LRSM) and an ABRSM Grade 8 piece (for FRSM). The candidate is required to sightread the piece and may be asked questions about the technical aspects and style of the selection.
