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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.

2 days 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 month 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.

2 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.

3 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.

4 months ago

Amending your exam bookings

We’ve made some changes to our online service so you can log in and edit a number of details after you’ve booked and paid for an exam.

4 months ago

ABRSM Making Music 2021 published

The report, published 29 November 2021, shows that a seismic shift in music learning has taken place, marking a golden opportunity to support more people to learn music.

5 months ago

November deadline approaches for our International Sponsorship Fund 2022

ABRSM’s International Sponsorship Fund (ISF) supports up to 5 projects every year with grants of up to a maximum of £4000 and this year’s deadline for applications is approaching fast.

6 months ago

Music Theory Grades 1 to 5 now online and on-demand

Our online Music Theory exams at Grades 1 to 5 are now available on-demand. So what are the benefits for candidates and how can you prepare?

7 months ago

Essential tips for online Music Theory exams

Make sure your exam experience goes smoothly by taking a moment to read our essential tips.

8 months ago

International Sponsorship Fund 2022 open for applications

Our International Sponsorship Fund 2022 is now open for applications from music education projects around the world.

9 months ago

Online Music Theory exams on demand

From 2 August we’ll be providing a new flexible service for our online Music Theory exams at Grades 1 to 5.

9 months ago

New syllabus ‘connects more people to musical story’

Composers on ABRSM’s new woodwind syllabus have spoken publicly about the opportunity to inspire a new generation of music learners and audiences by showing how they are ‘part of this musical story’.

10 months ago

Enriched woodwind syllabus aims to ‘inspire curiosity of learners'

A new, enriched woodwind syllabus designed to inspire the curiosity of learners and spark interest in music from all corners of the world and by people of all backgrounds is launched by ABRSM this week.

10 months ago

Music from the rooftops: Make Music Day video celebrates how lockdown changed the way we make music

A powerful video showing how musicians around the world took to rooftops, bedrooms and even bathtubs to play on through a year of lockdown will be released by ABRSM on Monday.

11 months ago

Initial Performance Grade - coming soon for Piano and Bowed Strings

Early learners playing the piano, violin, viola, cello or double bass will soon have the opportunity to take a new exam.

11 months ago

Music teachers take on Performance Grade challenge to raise money for local food bank

Jon Deakin and Chris Dunn, Senior and Junior Directors of Music at Shrewsbury High School, have taken on a challenge to learn a new instrument and pass their ABRSM Grade 5 Performance Grade exams within a year.

11 months ago

Mentor scheme unlocks music education world for new generation of composers

Six talented young composers this month join the pilot of an ABRSM scheme which will support a new generation of musicians by opening up the world of music education and ultimately boost the variety of music available to everyone.

11 months ago