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Grades and ExamsThe best person to speak to about grades and exams is your teacher! The grades provide a measure of your musical progress, progressing from pre-Grade 1 through to Grade 8 and beyond to Diplomas. Applications for a Grade exam are usually made by your teacher or school. The main examination boards are: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)The ABRSM website provides details
of their exams. The exams
section includes:
The syllabuses can be downloaded in pdf format, a paper copy can be requested direct from their Contact page (by telephoning or emailing), or a copy can usually be obtained from your local music shop. Dates for UK postal exam entries are as
follows:
Please check the dates on the ABRSM website in case any have changed! ABRSM publications are available from
local
music shops, web music suppliers and direct from the publishers
and include a large range of music books and CDs to support the exams,
including:
Local ABRSM exam centres include:
Trinity GuildhallTrinity College London and Guildhall School of Music and Drama examination boards amalgamated in March 2004. A new joint syllabus is valid from January 2007. The Trinity Guildhall Music website provides details of the new exams. Trinity Guildhall
exams cover:
The syllabuses and associated "Information and Regulations" can be downloaded in pdf form from the Syllabus pages, or a paper copy can be requested direct from their Contact page (by telephoning or emailing) The new Trinity Guildhall exam structure is a little different to both the old Guildhall and Trinity exams. The new exams are designed to more intuitive for the pupils. Up to grade 5, pupils are given a choice of two of AURAL - SIGHTREADING - IMPROVISATION - MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE. From grade 6, SIGHTREADING is compulsory, and a choice is given between AURAL and IMPROVISATION. The FAQs page provides more information about the new grades. Unlike the ABRSM, grade 5 theory is not required for the higher grades. Details of the special publications (for scales, etc.) can be found on the Music Publications pages, from where the books can also be ordered. The publications are also available from local music shops. The Entry Procedure pages provide information about entering for a grade. Usually, your music teacher will enter you for the grade and provide further information. Local Trinity exam centres include:
Notes:
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