Theory and Composition
The following theory and composition music diplomas are available from Trinity Guildhall. You can download the syllabus from the panel on your right.
AMusTCL* |
LMusTCL |
FMusTCL |
LTCL Music Composition |
FTCL Music Composition |
Music Theory (Literacy) - AMusTCL*, LMusTCL & FMusTCL
These are Trinity Guildhall's traditional diplomas in the theory of music. The diplomas demand a broad understanding of analytical concepts and procedures, while drawing on an extensive knowledge of music history in Western art tradition.
Music Composition
Trinity Guildhall's traditional diplomas in music composition reward the composer's ability to respond appropriately to set music briefs, through the application of suitable compositional devices, to create original works.
Support
AMusTCL - Sample Paper
A new sample paper, to go with the new syllabus is available to download from the panel on the right.
- Study Guide
Two Study Guides are available for AMusTCL which and can offer a lot of help for preparation. The guides for sections B and C are available to download from the panel on the right. The Section A study guide can be obtained from your local music shop or from our online store. Study guides for section A purchased from November 2008 onwards should only contain sections relevant to the new syllabus. Study guides purchased before Nov 2008 can still be used as preparation for the 2009 syllabus however please note that only the following sections will be examined:
Period 1 - Baroque: Lutheran Chorale
Period 2 - Classical: Orchestration
Period 3 - Romantic: Pianoforte
Period 4 - Twentieth Century: Popular Song or Melodic Composition
Past Papers
Past papers for composition diplomas are available to purchase from your local music shop. If you are experiencing any difficulty obtaining papers please contact music@trinityguildhall.co.uk
*Erratum: In the Theory & Composition syllabus there is a mistake on Page 10. The First line should read: "Period 4 - Twentieth Century: Popular Song and/or Melodic Composition"