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Press releases
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More than 100,000 students complete radical new exam designed to reach broader range of musicians
More than 100,000 students have now completed a radical new music exam designed to appeal to a broader range of musicians by focussing on their performance skills and assessing them by submitted video recordings.
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Landmark exam designed to reach broader range of musicians tops 100,000 bookings in just months
A radical new music exam designed to appeal to a broader range of musicians by focussing on their performance skills and assessing them by submitted video recordings has attracted more than 100,000 bookings.
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Landmark music exam puts musicians’ performance skills centre stage for first time
The UK’s oldest music examination board is breaking with 131 years of tradition with the launch of a landmark exam which, for the first time, spotlights students’ performance skills, letting them choose what they play and then submit videos of their performances.
7 months ago -
Award-winning Trinidadian musician tells young commonwealth composers: ‘be yourself’
An award-winning young Trinidadian composer has urged musicians to create music ‘that is an extension of themselves’ as they bid to repeat her success in the Commonwealth International Composition Award.
8 months ago -
48 pieces from ABRSM’s new 2021 & 2022 Piano syllabus available to buy as digital downloads
For the first time, ABRSM will make a selection of pieces from its Piano syllabus available as digital sheet music downloads.
9 months ago -
ABRSM’s new Piano syllabus 2021 & 2022
ABRSM have just released their new Piano syllabus, for use in exams from 1 January 2021.
9 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
10 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.
10 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 -
School Standards Minister Nick Gibb MP presents Classical 100 prize to winning school
2 years ago -
ABRSM New Singing for Musical Theatre Exams Supported By Industry Experts and Global Theatre Talent
Announcing new exams in Singing for Musical Theatre at Grades 1–3
2 years ago -
Newham Music and ABRSM launch London’s first dedicated centre for Certificate for Music Educators (CME)
3 years ago -
ABRSM releases new resources for singers
ABRSM has today (26 October) expanded its Songbook Series with the addition of five Songbook Plus books for Grades 1 to 5.
3 years ago -
ABRSM releases new singing syllabus
ABRSM has today (7 September) released a new singing syllabus for candidates who will be taking exams from January 2018 onwards.
3 years ago -
New Chair of ABRSM appointed
It has been announced today that Tony Hales CBE, Chair of the Greenwich Foundation and a board member of the Welsh National Opera, has been appointed the Chair of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).
3 years ago -
Full statement provided to the Telegraph
Here is the full statement we provided to the Telegraph in response to questions about Grade 5 Theory.
3 years ago -
Young musicians shine bright at ABRSM’s celebratory event
Last Friday (7 July), music lovers were treated to fantastic performances from some of the world’s leading young musicians at ABRSM’s Shine event. Shine was hosted in partnership with the Barbican and Classic FM, and supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, and celebrated the best of music and music education.
3 years ago -
ABRSM releases new Woodwind Syllabus
ABRSM has today (6 July) released a new Woodwind Syllabus for candidates who will be taking exams from January 2018 onwards.
3 years ago -
New Woodwind Syllabus coming soon
On 6 July we’ll be launching a new Woodwind Syllabus featuring refreshed repertoire for Flute, Clarinet, Saxophones, Recorders, Oboe and Bassoon.
3 years ago -
New Singing syllabus on the way
We are currently developing a new singing syllabus which will include refreshed repertoire lists for all grades.
3 years ago