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Introducing our new Chief Examiners

We are excited to announce the appointments of Andrew Dibb, Kate Andrews, Mark Armstrong and Zoe Booth to our new Chief Examiner Group.

3 days ago

Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II

At ABRSM we are all deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

3 weeks ago

Marching on: film music and Afro-Cuban rhythms influence ABRSM’s widest ever brass syllabus repertoire

Afro-Cuban rhythms, Brass Band repertoire and the Harry Potter films are amongst influences in ABRSM’s widest ever Brass Syllabus repertoire.

3 weeks ago

Bringing you more choice for brass

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Brass syllabuses for use in Practical and Performance Grades from 1 January 2023.

3 weeks ago

Pop Performer! : Songs by Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Elton John and Adele feature in landmark collections of ABRSM graded piano arrangements

Pop classics and chart toppers help broaden repertoire for budding pianists

3 weeks ago

Six composers join ABRSM mentor scheme as pilot hailed a success

ABRSM to help unlock world of music education for more emerging composers

1 month ago

On-demand Performance Grades available worldwide

Our new on-demand service for booking digital Performance Grade and ARSM exams is now available worldwide.

1 month ago

Performance Grades from 25 August

Our new on-demand service for booking digital Performance Grade and ARSM exams will be available in August, providing more choice and flexibility for everyone.

2 months ago

Accompaniment update

At the end of July, we are updating our requirements for accompaniment in exams. Read on to find out what candidates need to do from 1 August 2022.

3 months ago

England’s National Plan for Music Education published

The UK government has published its refreshed National Plan for Music Education in England.

3 months ago

Scott Joplin, Dame Fanny Waterman And Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Make The Grade As New Piano Syllabus Repertoire Champions Continuity And Change

47 ‘New’ Composers Join Mozart, Haydn And Tchaikovsky On Syllabus

3 months ago

News about the Chief Examiner Group

We believe that music enriches lives; using our long-standing expertise in music education to meet and anticipate the needs of today’s learners and tomorrow’s musicians.

4 months ago

Introducing on-demand Performance Grade exams

In August, we’re introducing a new way to book and submit digital Performance Grades and ARSM diplomas.

4 months ago

Alexis Ffrench to partner with ABRSM as our first ever Artistic Director

Classical-soul artist Alexis Ffrench will be partnering with ABRSM as our first ever Artistic Director later in the year. As Artistic Director, Alexis will be collaborating with us to broaden the appeal of classical music and reach out to learners following less formal progression paths.

4 months ago

RAG ‘N’ BONE MAN AND DESTINY’S CHILD TO HELP INSPIRE NEW ERA IN CLASSROOM MUSIC LESSONS WORLDWIDE

Introducing Classroom 200 - a free online resource for school teachers working with students up to the age of 14.

4 months ago

RAG ‘N’ BONE MAN AND DESTINY’S CHILD TO HELP INSPIRE NEW ERA IN CLASSROOM MUSIC LESSONS

Queen’s I Want to Break Free, Think by Aretha Franklin and Rag ’n’ Bone Man’s Human are to join favourites by Mozart and Holst after being selected to help reinvigorate school music lessons across the UK.

4 months ago

Recorded accompaniments in Singing for Musical Theatre Practical Grades

During June and July only, candidates taking Singing for Musical Theatre Practical Grades in a face-to-face exam can choose to sing their accompanied songs with a recorded accompaniment instead of live piano accompaniment.

5 months ago

Planning your Performance – free webinar for music teachers!

Take an in-depth look at what makes a successful musical performance with ABRSM’s Chief Examiner, John Holmes.

7 months ago

News about our Chief Examiner

John Holmes, ABRSM’s Chief Examiner has taken the decision to step down from his role in August 2022. We wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on John’s significant achievements in his 12 years as Chief Examiner.

7 months ago

Hits from Hamilton and Six The Musical star as ABRSM launches landmark new Singing for Musical Theatre Grades

Showstoppers from Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Six and West Side Story are amongst a century of stage and screen hits to feature on ABRSM’s landmark Singing for Musical Theatre syllabuses.

8 months ago