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# Music Performance Diplomas: The diploma experience

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Professional pianist and teacher Lorraine Liyanage talks about her own diploma experience and how it has helped her as a musician and in her career.

Please note that candidates are not required to perform from memory at any level, and no additional marks are given for this. However, candidates are encouraged to play all or part of their programme from memory if they feel that it will enhance their performance.

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