Bagpipes, Snare Drum and Bass Section
The RSPBA CPBM Program is offered in 2 phases
- Part 1 of the Certificate of Pipe Band Musicianship
- Part 2 of the Certificate of Pipe Band Musicianship
CPBM Part 1 Criteria
Entry Criteria: To have achieved an *A pass in the following Assessment Processes.
SQA – SCQF Level 6 on Bagpipe or Snare Drum, or PDQB Level 6 Bass or Tenor Drums, or a recognised equivalent qualification.
Aim:
To provide the candidates with further levels of underpinning knowledge and competency regards the Practical Performance aspects and Theoretical understanding of the CPBM Part 1 Program
CPBM Part 1 Practical Performance for Bagpipes – Snare Drum – Bass Section
CPBM Part 1 Practical Criteria Requirements for Bagpipes or Snare Drum 4 x 2/4 Marches
4 x Strathspeys
4 x Reels
4 x Hornpipes
4 x Jigs
All Submissions will be a minimum of 4 parts each of Competition Standard, Candidates will play 2 each of the above from the 4 submissions in each Category and by Assessors Choice
The Candidates will provide all Melodies and Scores for their Performance submissions
Candidates will perform and be Assessed on various Practical Exercises on Practice Chanter or Sticks and Pads, from RSPBA Books 2 and 3
Practical Unit Study – 80 Hour
CPBM Part 1 Bass Section
CPBM Part 1 Practical Criteria Requirements for Bass Section 4 x 2/4 Marches
4 x Strathspeys
4 x Reels
4 x Hornpipes
4 x Jigs
All Submissions will be a minimum of 4 parts each of Competition Standard, Candidates will play 2 each of the above from the 4 submissions in each Category and by Assessors Choice
The Candidate will provide the Bass or Tenor Drum Scores and must incorporate and perform elements from the RSPBA Approved Legend of Flourishing Symbols during their performance.
Candidates will perform and be Assessed on various Practical Exercises from a RSPBA Bass Section Practical Syllabus.
Practical Unit Study – 80 Hour
CPBM Part 1 Bass Section Practical Performance Requirements
The Candidates Performance will require the following:
Tenor Drum: A maximum of 2 Pipers and 1 Snare Drummer
Bass Drum: A Maximum of 2 Pipers and 1 Snare Drummer
Only the Candidates Individual Performance on Bass or Tenor Drums will be Assessed.
CPBM Part 1 Theory Assessment for All Disciplines The Syllabus content is derived from the RSPBA Structured Learning Book 2
Theory paper is a maximum of 2 Hours duration
Delivery is by Lecture and supported on-line assignments
Theory Study Unit – 50 hours
CPBM Part 1 Assessment Achievement Candidates must achieve an A Pass Mark in:
Each of the Assessed areas in the Practical and Theory Processes to have achieved a Successful outcome of the CPBM Part 1 process
