Should I or Should I not

Now considering that i've passed my DipABRSM... i'm considering whether to continue my LRSM (Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music) equivalent to Bachelor degree with honours..

below are for my own reading only..
1.
75 minutes are allocated to the LRSM, of which 40 minutes (+ - 10%) are devoted to the Recital, up to 15 minutes to the Viva Voce and up to 10 minutes to the Quick Study

2.
Typical areas of discussion in the Viva Voce
- Musical and instrumental outlook: questions are designed to put you at ease and to lead into the discussion, including choice of repertorie, the challenges presented and the preparation involved. (knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with ur instrument)

- Repertoire and Programme notes: detailed knowledge of the repertoire performed, including biographical information about each composer and the context of each work in the composer's life and output; details of commission (if any); the process of composition and first performance; detailed knowledge of the general musical trends of the era and the place of each work in the context of the core repertoire and programme building

- Musical language and form: indepth understanding of the structure of each work and its musical language; influences on the composer; each work's individualy and how far it is representative of the composer and the era

- Style and interpretation: understanding of style, technique and ensemble; knowledge of each work in the context of the instrument itself: historical developments, idiom, core repertoire and technical demands; the interpretation of practices including original instrumentation; editions; performances and recordings; approaches to performance, including the use of physical space, memory and communication with an audience

- Any further points you wish to draw the examiners' attention before the conclusion

3.
Quick Study - you are required to perform a short piece of unaccompanied and previously unseen music of a standard similar to ABRSM grade 7 repertoire

4.
Programme Notes 1,800 words (+ - 10 %)

At LRSM level, you need to discuss the musical content in more detail and with more technical language. Write as though your Programme Notes are going to be read by an intelligent, informed reader. Here are some examples:

- In the Adagio, effective use is made of many of the violin's tone colours, for example through the use of the mute and harmonics at the end of the piece which produce a pure and ringing sound. THis contributes to one of the essential features of the composer's style - his unique adaptation of French impressionism. The oriental-influenced harmonic and melodic language is in compelte contrast to the previous movement, with its emphasis on tonal melody and conventional triadic harmony.

- The third variation combines the characteristic dotted rhythm of the main theme with a revision of the original melodic contour, now based on the dissonant interval of an augmented fourth - the 'diabolus in musica' (devil in music) of medieval music theory. While the basic binary (AB) structure of the theme is maintained, the second section is much extended with contrapuntal elaborations of the melodic material.

- The serene rondo theme of the finale is anchored to a deep pedal note and has the character of a folksong. The spacious layout of the movement allows for two episodes - easily discernible since the tension increases as each plunges into strident and energetic octave passages in minor keys - as well as got a good deal of development besides. The rondo theme becomes the focus of the brilliant prestissimo coda in which long trills decorate the penulitmate appearance, anticipating Beethoven's most mature style of piano writing.

After doing all the research... i'm quite tempted to do this LRSM.. but am very worried whether i can or not.. becos as all knows me..i'm a lazy student... so to take or not to take.. have to spend alot more time wondering... want to take while i can afford time to.. like wat my aunt told me.. she said now got time take finish everything better... shall see how ba...

another exam i would like to take is the Theory exam.. most prob after starting lessons with my new teacher.. i would like to take exam... i think it would do be good rather than bad..

babyfen woke up at 5:43 PM

so fast..

woke up only at around 1pm today... was very tired... then ate breakfast that baby bought for me.. and after that went home and till now.. 2 hours have past and it seems like nothing much done except doing up baby's new template... click here AKABABY to view his new passionate website... spent quite a while to choose the template and not much nice one.. settled for this one.. cos i think baby would like it alot...

later still got class... realli kind of regret to put class on friday night... so sad lor... now i have to teach till 9 plus... and can't go out with baby to STOP... its ok la... things happen like this..

baby so hardworking lor.. yesterday night went out with his to settle his job things.. he's very busy and can understand the stress and work load of his now... customers always change here change there their things and so he have to keep on keep on contacting his office to change this change that too.. imagine picking up call one after another at the time of 11pm... and its regarding businness... but baby said... only busy man get this kind of callss.. haaha... just now with him for lunch his phone keeps on ringing too.. he still thought today is a bit free day.. so after lunch he went back to his busy day..

babyfen woke up at 5:16 PM

300

such a violent show... it was filled with blood and swords... so scary lor.. didnt expect it to be so violent... so scary.. and somemore we watched at night lor.. go back didn't dare to sleep sia.. luckily got baby..

so tired and sleepy now... woke up early in the morning to fetch dad and mom to airport cos they are going malaysia ate breakfast with them... cos i was late in fetching them... so they were rushing their breakfast.. felt so bad.. then after that they went in rushing for their plane.. hopefully they are ok... fetching them back on sunday.. hehee... though slience is maintained but i think that's how our family works la... small talks big expressive... heehe...

below is the present i got for baby that time.. few days before i think.. hehee... nice la... still thinking whether to collect all lor... by episodes one wo..

babyfen woke up at 12:25 PM

wat a day..

heee.. slacking time again.. not much lessons today.. first one student called to terminate classes... so happy for it.. cos he's under those i want to pass to other teachers and now is them who initiates first... good sia... happy... hope a few more students will do the same... even if its becos they think i not good also never mind... i just want to break away for a while...

then another student called cos he's having fever.. so had one class in the morning.. came back to slack and went out for one afternoon class.. later got one more class in the evening... and i'm going to watch show with baby.~~!~! YIPPEEE

its like in the middle of the week... quite difficult to find this kind of time la... so good leh.... heheee.. watching 300.. the so talked about show by all others around us... its like everyone is saying its nice lor.. roughly heard the plot by baby... seems quite interesting... but heard it got a sad ending.. but never mind la... today watch show cheaper by $3 lor.. so its ok.. hehee...

not much things except usual teaching... got back two student's results.. luckily they passed... was quite satisfied with it.. but dunno the students themselves how they think cos haven see them for lessons yet..one of them see le la.. but think age wise still young so never comment much... watever it is.. i think its good. waiting for the rests of the results... with one i'm very worried cos that one quite possible she'll failed.. hopefully not la... will see how.. this week or next week coming le..

oh ya..something that i haven mentioned.... my brother younger one... went to buy Wii..... nice sia... i never paid any part of it... (baby -> realli o.. all he pay himself one.. u dun believe u go ask lor...) its nice wo.. next time slack time can play... now only can play the sports one.. but quite fun le la... smart sia... stand anywhere of the living area also can play the game... but the bad thing is that my television is spoilt.. think play too much so the sound is breaking liao... hope to get a new one soon.... maybe get a Plasma TV.. the best sia.. big big play game shiok wo....heheee...

mom and dad will be going back malaysia for Qin Ming... wanted to join them one.. but that time just went back so quite difficult to take off this time round and somemore me and baby going malaysia with EVC end of april like that so cant take so much off...

sunday evening like that went out with sky and sks and baby to celebrate sky's birthday.... so guilty that day... but luckily all of them are gentlemen they are not bothered by it... heehe.. went to watch TMNT... quite nice la.... but story line like simple to me... maybe becos they include kids in their target ba... if not kids would not understand ma.. but dun underestimate kids nowadays.. all so smart now...

not planning to watch MR BEAN cos not very good reviews for it... other than that i think i'm only waiting for SHREK 3.... and Spiderman 3... there are quite a few more that's nice one... but forgot le.. oh ya... MEET THE ROBINSONS seems nice...

babyfen woke up at 4:39 PM

how accurate is this?? i would say its 98%

You are longing for some love and affection at this time - not that you have been deprived of tender loving care - but there are times when everyone needs to try something new or to go 'somewhere' else to perhaps experience that little extra 'understanding'.

You are a true extrovert, frivolous and outgoing. You need to feel in control of any situation. If matters are not proceeding according to plan you tend to get extremely irritable and perhaps become difficult to live with.

All the problems that you have been experiencing of late seem to have become a part of your life and there is little that can be done to change the situation. Your emotions run high - but even though you feel as if at times you are about to burst this situation will pass. Try to release your pent-up emotions by participating in some extra physical activities like running, swimming, whatever. There must be some favourite pastime, not necessarily strenuous, that can help you to relax.

It is said that we are all influenced by our environment and indeed you are no exception. It would seem at this time that even though you may be surrounded by people, you are experiencing an inner loneliness. Fortunately you are sufficiently strong minded to realise that life has a great deal to offer you and that you may miss your share of experiences if you fail to make the best use of every opportunity. You therefore pursue your objectives with a fierce intensity and are prepared to commit yourself deeply and readily. You believe that whatever you would like to do or think 'you can do' - you do! It is because of this attitude that you may be considered by others as arrogant and even conceited, but its fair to say that whatever it is that you really want out of life you will put your heart and soul into it and will not take 'NO' for an answer.

You are putting on a show - a facade. You are a master of demonstrating considerable charm in the hope that this can or will lead to better things. Deep down you are fearful that this may not work and that you may have to employ other strategies in order to realise all your ambitions

babyfen woke up at 4:34 PM

heee... went out his my bro to his medical examination.. took so long sia... 2 and half hour... bought a few things..

see this time got photos can post or not.. we went to causeway point after that.. shopped and bought a lot of things...

i bought 10 sticker books (for keeping..) i bought a present for baby...after give him then i post the pictures... heehee... see when i see him ba...


a set of stickers i bought for my laptop..quite messy now.. but quite cute la... hehee..


today's look


my little eeyore reading newspaper


knowing i secretly take pictures so he turn and see.. hehee



me and my cousins at malaysia...

babyfen woke up at 5:05 PM

I'm the Empress

You are The Empress

Beauty, happiness, pleasure, success, luxury, dissipation.

The Empress is associated with Venus, the feminine planet, so it represents,
beauty, charm, pleasure, luxury, and delight. You may be good at home
decorating, art or anything to do with making things beautiful.

The Empress is a creator, be it creation of life, of romance, of art or business. While the Magician is the primal spark, the idea made real, and the High Priestess is the one who gives the idea a form, the Empress is the womb where it gestates and grows till it is ready to be born. This is why her symbol is Venus, goddess of beautiful things as well as love. Even so, the Empress is more Demeter, goddess of abundance, then sensual Venus. She is the giver of Earthly gifts, yet at the same time, she can, in anger withhold, as Demeter did when her daughter, Persephone, was kidnapped. In fury and grief, she kept the Earth barren till her child was returned to her.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

babyfen woke up at 12:16 AM

BABY IS THE DEATH~!~!

You are Death

Change, Transformation, Alteration.

People fear this card, but if you want to change your life, this is one of the
best indicators for it. Whatever happens, life will be different. Yes, the Death card can signal a death in the right circumstances (a question about a very sick or old relative, for example), but unlike its dramatic presentation in the movies, the Death card is far more likely to signal transformation, passage, change. Scorpio, the sign of this card, has three forms: scorpion, serpent, eagle. The Death card indicates this transition from lower to higher to highest. This is a card of humility, and it may mean you have been brought low, but only so that you can then go higher than ever before. Death "humbles" all, but it also "exults." Always keep in mind that on this card of darkness there is featured a sunrise as well. You could be ready for a change.

What Tarot Card are You?
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babyfen woke up at 12:14 AM

time doesnt tells..

i think time doesnt reflects wat a person feels about another... time also doesn't reflects how a person should react to another...

just feeling a bit moody these few days... been packed with students that i feel like dropping.. but which i can't.. yes yes.. the same old reasons been can't just drop like that.. no reasons to give or watever so...

yesterday just one sick-c0 called up and disrupt my day... stupid incident that i'm lazy to elaborate.. just wonder why everyone could be so calm about it... think i'm the one without logic thinking... bro suggested a few ways to tackle this kind of situation and better handle it next time.. baby suggested i should laugh and chat back with that idiot... how it is possible that he could think that way.. maybe that's guys... luckily its a hoax.. come to think of it.. it should be a hoax... cos there's no mentioned of names or anything... think just someone to disturb my day.. already bad day... SHIT THAT PERSON MAY HE ROT TO DEATH~!~!~!

i am someone who gets angry easily when things dun go my way... who doesn't??? or should i say... who doesnt sometimes.. just that for me.. i am frequently like that.... like that blogger yesterday.. uploaded all my photos nicely and then error.. sianz.... like that few students i taught yesterday that dun bother to practice properly... like that irritating phone call.. like ppl not responding to your conversation... how not to make my day seems bad to worst??? just hopefully everything would just be fine today...

on a happy note.. Volkswagen Beetle is out.. NEw one .. convertertable somemore... if i got money i would go sign up for one now.. yes immediately... think i've mentioned to a few that i would like to get a beetle... but not the convertertable cos too ex and practical for me to use as i travel on road most of the time.. rain or shine i like my head to be covered... hehe.... maybe one or two more years got $$$$$$ i shall get one... then maybe by that time my little bro would get his license and ask me to contribute a bit and then he can drive too~!~!~! wouldn't that be nice????


a few photos here to enjoy...malaysia trip to visit my relatives.. very smart children my jiu jiu have... the girl is K2 and the guy is P3.. they know how to play sudoku and quite li hai wo.... smart sia... you realli have to talk to them and realise that there are smart kids.. but one thing is that the guy is playful.. which guy at that age is not???

k forget about the pictures.. i wanted to upload and blogger took ages to upload.. so shit them again..

babyfen woke up at 12:18 PM

SHIT THE STUPID BLOGGER

dun wanna blog again.. i've updated a few photos but its all gone... stupid.. not going to post in any time soon....

babyfen woke up at 2:11 PM

long time no see....

its realli been long since i've blogged... there are tons and tons of pictures i should be putting up..and tons tons of things i need to blog about.. like my yuan xiao dinner... like my graduation ceremony... like my trip to malaysia.. like my holiday week. like my shopping spree with my brother....like my students exam.. like my students's lessons... aiya.. alot more la... so have to see when i free then i upload ba...

now i'm busy with my things and lazy with alot of things... been realli tired and not enough sleep these few days cos have to rush here and there.. done quite alto of shopping... bought two skirts.. and one t-shirt.. wanted to buy bag one.. didn't see any nice one.. if not it wil be ex...

the nicest day was yesterday becos my sweet baby came by AMK to have lunch with me..though its for a short while... it was nice.. cos he agreed to eat MOS burger with me.. hehee..

will update again.. when i free.....and not lazy.. heee...

babyfen woke up at 1:04 PM

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