Syllabuses
Q:
I intend to complete an AMEB Exam in the near future
and was wondering how I could obtain Syllabuses (Old
or Current) to get an idea of what the work requirements
are?
R:
All syllabuses are published in the current Manual of
Syllabuses with the exception of Percussion, Ensemble
Performance and Accordion that can be downloaded from
this website. You can obtain a copy of the current Manual
of Syllabuses from your AMEB State Office or AMPD.
Q:
What is the difference between a syllabus and a grade
book?
R:
The syllabus is like a curriculum or the "building blocks"
of a program of study. It specifies, in detail, all
skills that will be acquired in each area of study for
each level of assessment. An area of study may include
Technical Work, Pieces, Aural Tests, Sight Reading,
General Knowledge etc.
Grade
Books, on the other hand, are AMEB publications containing
selected and graded pieces for use with the AMEB syllabuses
and produced in one or more publications. Over time,
there may be more than one series of grade books published
for a particular syllabus. It is possible therefore
for a syllabus to change while grade books remain the
same or vice versa or both to change at the same time!
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Getting
Started
Q:
I've been learning my instrument for 6 years and I have
never taken any AMEB exams. Where can I start?
R:
You can start at whatever level you feel comfortable
with. However, you would need to consult the Manual
of Syllabuses if you intend to sit a Diploma level examination
ie. AMusA and above as these examinations have prerequisites.
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Teacher
availability
Q:
I was learning the guitar in Indonesia and I now live
in Australia. Where can I find a teacher?
R:
If you need a teacher you can contact the Music Teachers
Association on in your State.
Follow the links below for your State:
Queensland: www.mtaq.org.au
Victoria: www.vmta.org.au
New South Wales:www.musicnsw.com.au
South Australia: www.mtasa.asn.au
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Fees
Q:
Where can I take the exams and how much is the fee?
R:
The best people to help you regarding these questions
is the AMEB Office in your State.
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Copies
for Diploma examiners
Q:
I am doing a Diploma exam this year, do I need to bring
a copy of the music for the examiners?
R:
Yes, from 2002 it is a requirement for Diplomas candidates
to supply copy of the music to the examiner. Photocopies
of the works are acceptable for this purpose but the
original music must be sighted. ie. The candidate must
play from original must and in the case of playing from
memory the candidate must provide the original music
for the examiner.
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Qualifications
Q:
Will my Trinity College qualifications be recognised
by the AMEB?
R:
Please contact the AMEB office in your State for advice.
Q:
Will my ABRSM qualifications be recognised by the AMEB?
R:
Please contact the AMEB office in your State for advice.
Q:
Are AMEB qualifications recognised for tertiary entrance?
R:
The entry requirements for individual Universities will
vary and it would be best to contact them directly for
information. However, some information regarding tertiary
entrance requirements is available on this website for
Queensland and Tasmania, under Examinations/Public Examinations.
Q:
What qualifications do I need to enrol candidates for
AMEB exams?
R:
The AMEB offers a range of Teaching Diplomas, details
of which can be found in the current Manual of Syllabuses.
However, in order to enrol students in AMEB examinations
you need to be registered in your State. For details,
contact the AMEB office in your State.
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Music
Availability
Q:
What do I do if I cannot find a copy of the music listed
in the syllabus?
R:
If you cannot locate a copy at your local retailer,
you may need to let your "fingers do the walking!",
try the Music Retailers section of the Yellow Pages.
If
the music is not out of print you can ask your retailer
to order it for you. Permission to photocopy out of
print material that is still protected by copyright
must be obtained from the relevant copyright owner.
Please contact AMCOS on (02) 9935 7700. On NO account
should you use a photocopy in the examinations. For
full details refer to "Photocopies"
paragraph of the General Requirements for Practical
Examinations Section of the Manual.
Q:
The suggested edition I want to use is out of stock.
Should I wait several weeks/months for a replacement
or is another edition acceptable?
R:
Editions are mentioned solely as a means of identification.
Original editions are recommended but any standard edition
will be accepted and we do not prescribe any specific
edition.
Q:
The prescribed arrangement of the piece I want to play
is out of stock Should I wait several weeks/months for
a replacement or is another arrangement acceptable?
R:
In the case of arrangements it is necessary to use the
specified volume as other editions may be of unsuitable
levels of difficulty.
Q:
Some pieces listed in the manual are found in other
books under another name. I have checked and they are
the same pieces note for note. Can they be used?
R:
This happens particularly when translating from another
language eg. Russian. If it is the same piece then it
can be used.
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Out
of Print
Q:
The music retailer has told me that the music I want
to play is out of print. What can you do about it?
R:
The AMEB regrets that due to circumstances beyond its
control it is unable to be responsible for the availability
of listed syllabus material. Every effort is made prior
to the release of a syllabus to ensure that all materials
are in print. However, items do subsequently go out
of print. Although an item is out of print, making unauthorised
copies of music can infringe copyright. For full details
refer to Photocopies.
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Choice
of Music
Q:
My student wishes to play a piece that I consider to
be of the same educational standard as those listed.
To my knowledge, it has never been included in the exam
lists. Can she choose this as one of her extra pieces?
R:
Yes the candidate may present an Extra List work that
is of an educational value similar to those listed in
the syllabus, and this can be from a source other than
those listed in the Manual. However, care must be taken
to ensure that it is not listed in a lower grade.
Q:
In Piano examinations must the Extra Lists be taken
from the AMEB Anthology publication?
R:
No.
Q:
In the Piano for Leisure examinations when considering
own choice items, can we choose from the Piano syllabus?
If so, must the piece be chosen from the same grade?
R:
The piece can certainly be chosen from the Piano list
but it must not be taken from a lower grade.
Q:
My student is sitting for 7th grade Violin but is playing
a piece from 8th grade for an Eisteddfod. Can she include
this as a set or extra piece?
R:
The student may include it in her Extra List, but must
choose her set pieces from the grade books or manual
lists.
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