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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.

Remotely-assessed graded music exams: 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.

A message from our Chief Executive – our future plans

At ABRSM we appreciate how much the cancellation of our exams has affected you and we’re working hard on solutions to ensure you gain your qualifications at the earliest opportunity.

#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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Join the Journey

ABRSM launches Journeys, the new online learning resource for electric guitar

Reinvesting in Music Initiatives around the World

In 2012, ABRSM set up the International Sponsorship Fund as part of its commitment to inspiring musical achievement worldwide.

ABRSM’s new partnership with Showtime Challenge 48-Hour Musical

We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Showtime Challenge, supporting their exciting 48-Hour Musical, Singin’ in the Rain.

Over 8,500 teachers sign up for our free online course

Becoming a Better Music Teacher

ABRSM brings new music to string players

New Bowed Strings syllabus 2020–2023

Have you considered becoming an examiner?

ABRSM is one of the largest employers of freelance musicians in the UK and we are always interested in hearing from people who are considering examining as part of their career.

Macao 11th High Scorers' Concert

Supporting music making around the world

We’ve just awarded eight new grants from our annual International Sponsorship Fund to a diverse range of music education organisations around the world.

Music Commission report: a vision for music education

In 2017, we established The Music Commission, an 18-month inquiry into music education, supported by Arts Council England and led by an independent panel of experts chaired by Sir Nicholas Kenyon.

Announcing 3 Singing for Musical Theatre events in the UK

This May, Singing for Musical Theatre teachers in London, Leeds and Edinburgh have the opportunity to hear from a leading musical theatre practitioner, who will introduce our new Singing for Musical Theatre syllabus at Grades 1-3.