Instrumental and singing exams
We offer exams for instrumentalists and singers in classical, singing for musical theatre and jazz styles, from beginner level to diplomas.
Select a link below for an introduction to the different types of exam we offer or find a syllabus here.
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- Classical instruments and singing
- Beginner level
- Pieces or songs and listening tests
- No marks awarded
- A certificate with written comments
- Face-to-face assessment
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- Classical instruments and singing, Singing for Musical Theatre and jazz instruments
- Up to nine levels, depending on your subject
- Three pieces or songs plus supporting tests
- Face-to-face exams
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- Classical instruments and singing and Singing for Musical Theatre
- Up to nine levels, depending on your instrument
- Four pieces or songs
- Digital exams assessed from a video recording
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- All instruments and singing
- Eight levels
- Assessment of all-round listening, reading and playing skills
- Face-to-face exams
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- ARSM in Performance - choose from a digital or face-to-face exam.
- DipABRSM, LRSM and FRSM in Music Performance. Assessed through face-to-face exams and supporting submissions.
- We are currently redeveloping our diplomas, creating new higher-level qualifications to replace our DipABRSM, LRSM and FRSM in Performance, Teaching and Directing. Read our news story to find out more.
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- All instruments and singing
- Any level
- Choose the music you want to perform
- No marks awarded
- A certificate with written comments
- Face-to-face assessment
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- Choral Singing, Classical Ensembles, Jazz Ensembles
- Three levels
- Choose the music you want to perform
- Face-to-face exams
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- Strings, woodwind, brass and electronic keyboard
- Five levels from beginner upwards
- Ensemble and solo pieces and a choice of musicianship test
- Assessed by the teacher
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