What's in the exam?
- Pieces
- Scales & arpeggios
- Aural tests
- Sight-reading
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.
Music Theory exam dates
We are providing extra dates in March when candidates can take an online Grade 1 to 5 Music Theory exam.
We plan to offer Grade 6 to 8 paper Music Theory exams on Wednesday 28 April with a booking period from 8 to 15 March.
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.
All the accompanied pieces are published in Eb editions.
Those pieces that are additionally issued with a part in F are indicated in the repertoire lists.
Graded repertoire to support the lower brass instruments.
Practice material for students preparing for brass exams.
Practice material for candidates preparing for brass exams.
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