Latest news
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On-demand Performance Grades available worldwide
Our new on-demand service for booking digital Performance Grade and ARSM exams is now available worldwide.
7 months 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.
8 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.
9 months ago -
England’s National Plan for Music Education published
The UK government has published its refreshed National Plan for Music Education in England.
9 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
9 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.
10 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.
10 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.
10 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.
10 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.
10 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.
11 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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?
1 year ago -
Essential tips for online Music Theory exams
Make sure your exam experience goes smoothly by taking a moment to read our essential tips.
1 year 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.
1 year ago