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Diploma Courses and Programmes
Piano Performance Diploma

ABRSM Performance Diplomas

DipABRSM

For whom:
Recommended for students aged 12 to 22.

Pre-requisite at JKMS:
A high standard of playing with at least a pass in Grade 8 with merit.



Duration: 2 years, with first year in technical and repertoire foundation.



Course Coverage:
Preparation of 30-35 minutes performance programme, viva voce, programme notes of 1100 words, quick study.

LRSM

For whom:
Recommended for students aged 14 to 24.

Pre-requisite at JKMS:
A high standard of playing with a good pass at DipABRSM or LTCL



Duration: 2 years, with first year in advanced technical and repertoire development.



Course Coverage:
Preparation of 36 - 45 minutes performance programme, viva voce, programme notes of 1800 words, quick study.

FRSM

For whom:
Recommended for students aged 16 to 26.

Pre-requisite at JKMS:
A high standard of playing with a good pass at LRSM.



Duration: 2.5 years, in professional musical development.



Course Coverage:
Preparation of 45 - 55 minutes performance programme, written submission of 4500 words, quick study.


Trinity College London Diplomas in Performance

ATCL (recital/performance)

For whom:
Recommended for students aged 10 to 30.

Pre-requisite at JKMS:
A good standard of playing with a good pass at Grade 8



Duration: 2 years, with first year in technical and repertoire foundation.



Course Coverage: Preparation of 23 - 32 minutes performance programme, simple, programme notes, technical work and sight- reading.

LTCL

For whom:
Recommended for students aged 12 to 30.

Pre-requisite at JKMS:
A good standard of playing with a pass at ATCL or DipABRSM



Duration:
2 years, with first year in advanced technical and repertoire foundation.



Course Coverage:
Preparation of 32 - 38 minutes performance programme and programme notes.

FTCL

For whom:
Recommended for students aged 14 to 30.

Pre-requisite at JKMS:
A high standard of playing with a good pass at LTCL or LRSM.



Duration: 2 years, in professional musical development.



Course Coverage: Preparation of 38 - 45 minutes performance programme and programme notes.