The RCO is running a diploma study session, offered on the organ in St Paul’s Hall which is used for the examination, will cover the practical elements of CRCO, ARCO and FRCO diplomas. It is essential preparation for those taking diplomas exams at the next session, but will also be of interest to those contemplating an exam in the future. There will be opportunities for discussion and the exchange of ideas. The provisional timetable is as follows:
13:30 – Welcome and introduction
13:40 – Syllabus repertoire tutorials
15:30 – Refreshments
15:45 – Sight-Reading
16:10 – Tests after preparation (transposition/score reading/harmonisation)
16:35 – Improvisation and figured bass
17:00 – Session ends
Students wanting to cover any of the paperwork elements of these diplomas are asked to email Tom Bell as far in advance as possible so that arrangements can be made.
Venue
St Paul’s Hall is part of the University of Huddersfield, and the organ is that used for RCO Diploma examinations. A specification can be downloaded from this page. Click here for a map showing the location.
Teachers
The afternoon will be led by John Scott Whiteley, with Tom Bell (RCO Regional Director for the North of England, North Wales and the Isle of Man) and Graham Cummings.
Further information and online booking can be found here.