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Working towards more representative syllabuses
The rise of the worldwide Black Lives Matter movement has thrown a spotlight on the lack of diversity across the entire cultural infrastructure and it is right that ABRSM is, above many others, part of that debate.
6 months ago -
ABRSM’s Performance Grades
Take to the stage, share your musical story and discover an additional route to progress with our Performance Grades.
6 months ago -
Our Diversity Statement - Inspiring Musical Achievement for Everyone
We know that we can only serve everyone - and inspire musical achievement- if we include everyone.
7 months ago -
700 musicians aged 4-70 unite from around world for virtual performance of Disney track
ABRSM unites nations for June 21st Make Music Day
7 months ago -
Lockdown transforming instrument tuition with 87% UK music teachers adapting to online teaching, survey shows
Lockdown has transformed the way in which UK music teachers deliver instrument tuition, with 87% of them adapting lessons for delivery online, an ABRSM survey reveals.
7 months ago -
Instrumental Music Teaching During Lockdown
Instrumental Music Teaching During Lockdown is the result of an investigation involving 300 instrumental music teachers who told us about the impact that the current lockdown is having on their work. We have submitted our findings to the Education and DCMS Committees to show how government and sector stakeholders can address the significant music education challenges and opportunities that lockdown presents.
7 months ago -
Remotely-assessed graded music exams: your questions
Since our last post on 21 May, we’ve received lots of questions. Thank you to everyone who has commented, contacted us and highlighted queries. We want to answer them as soon as we can, so we’ll be regularly adding your questions and our responses to a dedicated web page.
7 months ago -
Remotely-assessed graded music exams: an update
In August, we are aiming to launch performance-focused graded music exams in the UK that will be assessed remotely, based on a recorded submission. Penny Milsom, our Executive Director of Products and Services, is leading the team developing these qualifications, and we asked her to give us a preview.
8 months ago -
An update from our Chief Executive – special arrangements for Grades 6 to 8 plus online graded music exams
At ABRSM we appreciate how much the cancellation of our exams has affected you and we’ve been working hard on solutions to enable you to gain your qualifications at the earliest opportunity. As a result, I now have two important announcements to make.
8 months ago -
#OurWorldWithout – championing creativity in crisis
The ingenuity demonstrated by artists of all kinds as they look for new ways to create and share their work is one of the most positive aspects of the pandemic and subsequent lockdown.
9 months ago -
A message from our Chief Executive
Over the last few weeks, ABRSM has remained committed to delivering exams where possible, in line with the latest official guidance, and without compromising the safety of our candidates, teachers, staff, examiners, representatives and volunteers.
10 months ago -
UK and Ireland Session 1 update
Thanks to everyone who has booked Session 1 (March/April) exams using our new booking service. So what happens next?
11 months ago -
Introducing the 2020 recipients of the International Sponsorship Fund
Since its inception in 2012, the ABRSM International Sponsorship Fund (ISF) has been supporting musical journeys worldwide.
11 months ago -
ABRSM launches new online exam booking and digital marking service
ABRSM, the world’s leading provider of music education resources, has this week launched new digital systems to offer more flexibility and an improved service for customers.
1 year ago -
ABRSM Music Teacher Conference – Malaysia
On 28-29 November we were delighted to welcome over 150 teachers from Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea and China to our second Music Teacher Conference in Kuala Lumpur!
1 year ago -
ABRSM Music Teacher Conference – Singapore
On 25-26 November we were delighted to welcome over 150 teachers to our first Music Teacher Conference in Singapore! It was an action-packed event, with two keynotes and 21 practical sessions for teachers to choose from, all delivered by experts from the music education world.
1 year ago -
Hitting the right note: ABRSM and Hal Leonard Europe team up for Singing for Musical Theatre Songbooks
ABRSM and Hal Leonard Europe have hit the right note by working together and publishing new Singing for Musical Theatre Songbooks! This new partnership supports the recent launch of ABRSM’s Singing for Musical Theatre exams, for Grades 1–3.
1 year ago -
ABRSM commission over 80 pieces for their new Percussion syllabus
The syllabus, available on 7 November 2019 for use in exams from 1 January 2020, provides learners with a flexible and accessible approach to percussion that reflects the musical and practical realities of the contemporary and multi-skilled world of percussion.
1 year ago -
Supporting musical journeys
We’re very excited to be introducing a new online service for our most popular exams which will cover everything from exam booking to the way you receive your results.
1 year ago -
Join the Journey
ABRSM launches Journeys, the new online learning resource for electric guitar
1 year ago
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Latest exam updates
COVID update
In response to the current restrictions in the UK and Ireland we are deferring Session 1 face-to-face practical exams at Public Venues and paper-based Grade 6 to 8 Music Theory exams at Public Venues and Private Visits. Where we can we will still offer practical exams at Private Visits. Our remotely-assessed Performance Grade and ARSM exams and our Grade 1 to 5 online Music Theory exams are unaffected and all dates remain unchanged. To read more, please visit our latest updates page.
Performance Grade booking
The next booking period for remotely-assessed Performance Grade and ARSM exams opens on 1 February. For details, see our dates and fees page.