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Tiffin School is a centre for Associated Board (ABRSM) practical music exams. Tiffin pupils can take Associated Board practical exams (Grades 1-8 and ARSM) at school on their chosen instrument or voice.
Exam Entry for Pupils Receiving Individual Music Lessons at School
Exam Entry for Pupils Receiving Individual Music Lessons at School
Tiffin pupils who receive individual music lessons at school will normally be recommended for Associated Board music exams by their instrumental/singing teacher.
Parents will be asked to give permission for their child to be entered for his/her exam by paying the exam fee, plus £10 administration fee, through Parentpay.
If parental permission (in the form of the exam fee) is received before the given deadline, the pupil will be entered for his/her exam.
The school will endeavour to provide a piano accompanist for all pupils requiring one.
Pupils, with the help of their parents, are responsible for purchasing the sheet music and (if applicable) the piano accompaniment sheet music for their exam pieces. Pupils are responsible for bringing this sheet music to their exam and to any preparatory rehearsals with their accompanist.
Exam Entry for Pupils Receiving Individual Music Lessons Outside School
Exam Entry for Pupils Receiving Individual Music Lessons Outside School
Tiffin pupils who receive individual music lessons outside school may also take Associated Board music exams at school.
Parents may request an Associated Board music exam entry for their son/daughter by providing the following information please: 1. PUPIL FIRST NAME, 2. PUPIL SURNAME, 3. PUPIL FORM, 4. PUPIL INSTRUMENT (please choose from the list below), 5. PUPIL GRADE (1-8).
The exam entry request should be made by completing the ABRSM Exam Parent Entry Form below
Exam entry requests should be made please at the beginning of the term in which the pupil will take his/her exam.
Parents will be asked to confirm the exam entry by paying the exam fee, plus £10 administration fee, through Parentpay.
If parental permission (in the form of the exam fee) is received before the given deadline, the pupil will be entered for his/her exam.
The school will endeavour to provide a piano accompanist for all pupils requiring one.
Pupils, with the help of their parents, are responsible for purchasing the sheet music and (if applicable) the piano accompaniment sheet music for their exam pieces. Pupils are responsible for bringing this sheet music to their exam and to any preparatory rehearsals with their accompanist.
Candidates are required to pass the Grade 5 ABRSM Music Theory Exam before taking ABRSM practical music exams at Grade 6 or above.
Information about the ABRSM Music Theory Exams can be found here: https://gb.abrsm.org/en/our-exams/online-theory/
To enter pupils for music theory exams, parents visit https://gb.abrsm.org/en/exam-booking/how-to-book/ and select 'Music Theory Online Exams Grades 1-5'.
Parents will be asked to login or create a username and password then enter their child's name and chosen theory grade before paying the exam fee.
Online music theory exams take place at home at a time chosen by the candidate.
When taking the exam pupils require a computer (to which they will download the specified app), digital camera and an adult to sit with them for the duration of the exam.
We recommend that, before entering and taking the exam, pupils read the guidelines found here: https://gb.abrsm.org/en/our-exams/online-theory/assessment-delivery/
Instruments
Instruments
Associated Board music exams are offered at school on the following instruments.
If you are requesting an Associated Board music exam at school, please ensure that you specify the instrument from the list below.
String Instruments
String Instruments
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Guitar
Harp (Pedal)
Harp (Non-pedal)
Woodwind Instruments
Woodwind Instruments
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone*
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Descant Recorder
Treble Recorder
*The most common in its family
Brass Instruments
Brass Instruments
Trumpet*
French Horn
Trombone*
Bass Trombone
Baritone
Euphonium
Tuba
Cornet
Flugelhorn
E flat horn
*The most common in its family
Singing, Keyboard & Percussion Instruments
Singing, Keyboard & Percussion Instruments
Singing
Piano
Organ
Percussion (combined)
Tuned Percussion
Timpani
Snare Drum
ABRSM Remotely Assessed Performance Grades
ABRSM Remotely Assessed Performance Grades
Information about ABRSM Performance Grades, which are a remotely assessed alternative to ABRSM practical music exams, can be found here: https://gb.abrsm.org/en/our-exams/performancegrades/
Being a remote assessment, the music department does not coordinate entries for ABRSM Performance Grades.
Instead, pupils are encouraged to enter these exams with the help of their instrumental or singing teacher, or independently through the ABRSM website: https://gb.abrsm.org/en/exam-booking/
Replacement Certificates
Replacement Certificates
Pupils do not require a certificate from their previous exam, nor from their Grade 5 Music Theory exam to enter their next ABRSM practical music exam.
Nonetheless, if you require a replacement certificate, please visit the ABRSM Replacement Certificates pages:
https://gb.abrsm.org/en/exam-booking/results-and-certificates/certificate-reprint-service/
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