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The Fellowship is the highest and most prestigious award offered by AMEB. It can be undertaken in any instrument available for examination in the current edition of the AMEB Manual of syllabuses (Music syllabuses) including Voice.

The Fellowship examination takes the form of a public recital. The candidate will be expected to choose a full recital programme, of approximately 80 minutes? music content (60 minutes? music content in the case of Brass, Woodwind and Singing).

A performance at this level should reveal excellence in all areas, an ability to engage an audience over the entire programme, mastery and command of techniques and stylistic elements, and other characteristics displayed to an outstanding level.

Candidates should refer to the relevant pages in the Manual of Syllabuses (downloadable here) for further information about the Fellowship in Music Australia award. Candidates should note that there are Regulations and Requirements detailed in other areas of the Manual which are also relevant.

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The Debut Piano exam is for candidates who have been learning for a short time and have developed elementary skills, techniques, coordination and musical understanding. There is also an opportunity for basic improvisation.

At Piano Debut, you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as Bill Withers, Emeli Sande, and Justin Bieber.

Key Features at Debut:

• Performance Pieces
• Technical Exercises
• Supporting Tests

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The Grade 1 Piano exam is for candidates who have been typically learning for six months to one year. They have mastered the key basic debut level skills and have since acquired greater use of technique, rhythms, coordination and musical understanding. There is also an opportunity to build on basic improvisation.

At Piano Grade 1, you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as Ariana Grande, The Beatles, and Sam Smith.

Key Features at Grade 1:

• Performance Pieces
• Technical Exercises
• Supporting Tests

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The Grade 2 Piano exam is for candidates who have been typically learning for one year to eighteen months. They have mastered the key basic skills up to Grade 1 and since acquired greater use of technique, rhythms, coordination and musical understanding. There is also the continuing opportunity to develop improvisation skills.

At Piano Grade 2, you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, and Nina Simone.

Key Features at Grade 2:

• Performance Pieces
• Technical Exercises
• Supporting Tests

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The Grade 3 Piano exam is for candidates who have been typically learning for eighteen months to two years and who are ready to consolidate their final stage as a beginner player. They have mastered the key skills up to Grade 2 and since acquired greater use of technique, rhythms, coordination and musical understanding. Improvisation phrasing is now confident and articulate and candidates have started to develop the beginnings of stylistic awareness.

At Piano Grade 3, you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as Coldplay, Nora Jones, and Keane.

Key Features at Grade 3:

• Performance Pieces
• Technical Exercises
• Supporting Tests

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The Grade 4 Piano exam is for candidates who have been typically learning for two to three years and who are ready for intermediate level playing. They have mastered the key skills up to Grade 3 and since acquired greater use of technique, more complex rhythms, coordination and musical understanding. Candidates will be developing a sense of expression and continuing to broaden their stylistic awareness, and there is also the opportunity to improvise which will be growing in assurance and articulation.

At Piano Grade 4, you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as John Legend, Bon Jovi, and Aretha Franklin.

Key Features at Grade 4:

• Performance Pieces
• Technical Exercises
• Supporting Tests

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The Grade 5 Piano exam is for candidates who have been typically learning for three years or more and who have fully consolidated their intermediate level playing. They have mastered the key skills up to Grade 4 and since acquired a greater use of appropriate technique, more complex rhythms, coordination and musical understanding. Candidates will have developed a good sense of expression, have a strong grasp of stylistic awareness, and there is also the opportunity to improvise which is now individual, assured, accurate and expressive.

This grade features repertoire from David Bowie, Vanessa Carlton, and David Guetta.

Key Features at Grade 5:

• Performance Pieces
• Technical Exercises
• Supporting Tests

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The Grade 6 Piano exam is for candidates who have been typically learning in the region of four or more years and who have reached the first stage of advanced level playing. They have mastered the key skills up to Grade 5 and have since developed appropriate technique, expressive devices, rhythmic complexity, coordination and musical understanding. Candidates will have an increased extent of individuality, enhanced stylistic awareness and will be able to improvise with convincing shape and articulation. There will be good understanding of form and structure with clear musical communication.

At Piano Grade 6, you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as Toto, Herbie Hancock, and Linkin Park.

Key Features at Grade 6:

• Performance Pieces
• Technical Exercises
• Supporting Tests

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The Grade 7 Piano exam is for candidates who have been typically learning for four to five years and have extended their advanced level playing. They have mastered the key skills up to Grade 6 and developed notable security of appropriate technique, use of expressive devices, rhythmic complexity, fluency and musical understanding. Candidates will be able to improvise with conviction and personality plus demonstrate strong musical form and structure. There will be mature and authentic stylistic awareness, with developing individuality and communication.

At Piano Grade 7, you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as Steely Dan, John Williams, and Paul McCartney and Wings.

Key Features at Grade 7:

• Performance Pieces
• Technical Exercises
• Supporting Tests

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The Grade 8 Piano exam is for candidates who have been typically learning for five years or more and have now consolidated their playing to a high level. They have mastered the key skills up to Grade 7 and developed heightened technique, use of expressive devices, rhythmic complexity, fluency, coordination and musical understanding. Candidates will be able to improvise to an advanced level with effortless assurance and personality plus demonstrate seamless musical form and structure. There will be an innate stylistic conviction and distinctive musicality with strong individuality. Communication will be commanding.

At Piano Grade you will be examined on your choice of performance pieces from artists such as Queen, chick Corea, and Weather Report.

Key Features at Grade 8:

• Performance Pieces
• Technical Exercises
• Supporting Tests

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The Professional Diplomas recognise expertise in people who are already working in the creative arts industries. They provide acknowledgement for high level achievement in either performance, teaching, or creative enterprise. Level 4 is generally for new professionals looking for recognition in their practice as they enter the creative industries.

This qualification can be completed at your own pace and no specific form of training is required. However, it is recommended that you contact a suitable trainer or mentor who will be able to provide you with opportunities for learning and the practical application of skills.

Designed to allow opportunities for flexible progression routes through the choice of optional units, the pathways can be tailored to meet your own specific needs. Whether that's working within the creative industries or for progression to further training or education.

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The Professional Diplomas recognise expertise in people who are already working in the creative arts industries. They provide acknowledgement for high level achievement in either performance, teaching, or creative enterprise. Level 6 is typically for experienced professionals looking to enhance their career through the recognition of their current professional practice.

This qualification can be completed at your own pace and no specific form of training is required. However, it is recommended that you contact a suitable trainer or mentor who will be able to provide you with opportunities for learning and the practical application of skills.

Designed to allow opportunities for flexible progression routes through the choice of optional units, the pathways can be tailored to meet your own specific needs. Whether that's working within the creative industries or for progression to further training or education.

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