About This Certification
Our Piano Examinations are designed to develop comprehensive pianistic skills, combining technical accuracy with musical interpretation and expressive performance. Students are assessed on their ability to demonstrate appropriate finger techniques, scales, arpeggios, rhythm, sight-reading, musical expression and performance proficiency according to their examination grade. As candidates progress through the grades, greater emphasis is placed on musical interpretation, stylistic awareness, technical control and advanced repertoire.
Beyond Grade 8 - Concert Performance Certification: Concert Performance Certifications are for accomplished candidates who wish to demonstrate a high standard of musical artistry, technical proficiency, interpretation and professional presentation.
At a Glance
| Reference | LAPT-MUS-PNO-CC |
| Award | Certificate • Level Concert |
| Assessment | 100 marks — 60 to pass (60%) |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Validity | Lifetime |
| Awarding Body | LAPT — London Academy of Professional Training |
Curriculum
| 1 |
Concert Programme |
2 chapters
· 6 classes
30 marks
|
• 1 Selection of Performance Repertoire — 3 classes
› Selection of Performance Repertoire: Learn
› Selection of Performance Repertoire: Practise
› Selection of Performance Repertoire: Check Your Progress
• 2 Presentation of the Programme — 3 classes
› Presentation of the Programme: Learn
› Presentation of the Programme: Practise
› Presentation of the Programme: Check Your Progress
| 2 |
Artistry and Technical Mastery |
2 chapters
· 6 classes
40 marks
|
• 1 Advanced Technical Mastery and Musical Accuracy — 3 classes
› Advanced Technical Mastery and Musical Accuracy: Learn
› Advanced Technical Mastery and Musical Accuracy: Practise
› Advanced Technical Mastery and Musical Accuracy: Check Your Progress
• 2 Artistic Interpretation and Expressive Communication — 3 classes
› Artistic Interpretation and Expressive Communication: Learn
› Artistic Interpretation and Expressive Communication: Practise
› Artistic Interpretation and Expressive Communication: Check Your Progress
| 3 |
Stage Presence and Consistency |
2 chapters
· 6 classes
30 marks
|
• 1 Musical Maturity, Confidence and Stage Presence — 3 classes
› Musical Maturity, Confidence and Stage Presence: Learn
› Musical Maturity, Confidence and Stage Presence: Practise
› Musical Maturity, Confidence and Stage Presence: Check Your Progress
• 2 Consistency, Fluency and Overall Performance Quality — 3 classes
› Consistency, Fluency and Overall Performance Quality: Learn
› Consistency, Fluency and Overall Performance Quality: Practise
› Consistency, Fluency and Overall Performance Quality: Check Your Progress