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LBCA(TD) - Teacher

This Diploma consists of a Practical Examination and written a Principles of Teaching Paper only.

Candidates must have passed an Associate Diploma.

Part 1

Practical Examination

Three Pieces are to be performed, one study and two pieces selected from below.

Study: (15 marks)

Der Strebsame  Akkordeonist Bk3 (p48 No 43)                C Czerny-O Bukowski                M Preissler

Der Strebsame  Akkordeonist Bk3 (p52 No 44)                C Czerny-O Bukowski                M Preissler

          Sonata in G K146, L349 *                                                          D Scarlatti                     Peters Edition

Pieces: (15 marks each piece)

            Gigue from Partita No 3                                                  J S Bach arr Jaschkewitsch            Schmulling

            Divertimento in F                                                                       H Brehme                     M Hohner Cappriccio                                                                                A Repnikov                    Schmulling        Jagerlied Variationen                                                                 J Lochter                        Schmulling

Kleine Suite                                                                               J Derbenko                   Schmulling Toccata from “The Gothic Suite”        *                                              L Boellmann                     Schmulling Winterbilder *                                                                                   A Kusjakov                    Schmulling

            Prelude and Fuga *                                                                    F Fugazza                     Berben

            Toccata No 1 *                                                                          O Schmidt                     M Hohner

            Flight beyond Time *                                                                  P Makkonen                  Schmulling

            Sonata No 2 (Mvt 3) *                                                                 V Zolotariew                  Schmulling

Principles of Teaching Lesson (40 marks)

·   To explain, discuss and demonstrate on the Accordion details of technique and harmony, and aspects of Teaching and Performance as selected by the examiner. A demonstration lesson maybe required. 

·   To discuss the harmonic analysis, performance difficulties and artistic interpretation of Scales and the pieces played by the candidate Performance section of this examination.

·   To discuss Repertoire and the Examination Albums for Accordion of all grades.  Any questions may be asked including the appropriate pieces chosen for the appropriate candidates. 

Test Performance   (15 marks)

            To play on the Accordion pieces in any major or minor key. The passage may include Changing time Signatures, common abbreviations and complex Accordion textures.

(Maximum 100 marks)

Part 2

A Principles of Teaching Paper            (Time allowed Three hours)

General Principles & Psychology: To answer questions of an advanced nature on the general principles and psychology of the Accordion as a medium for music.

Accordion Technique: To answer questions on the teaching of the Accordion technique up to concert standard.

Interpretation & Diploma Preparation: To answer questions on the preparation of students for the BCA Diplomas, ABCA and LBCA, covering all aspects of the requirements, with special attention to the art of interpretation.

Musical Training: To answer questions on the teaching of particular subjects related to the musical training of students ie: Playing at Sight, Aural Training, Transposition, Rudiments, Harmony, Counterpoint and Forms and Styles

(Maximum 100 marks)