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Australian Music Examinations Board

2017 Teachers’ Handbook South Australia & Northern Territory

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Contact Postal Address: Australian Music Examinations Board (SA & NT), The University of Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia

Street address: 1st Floor, Hartley Building, Kintore Avenue, Adelaide

Telephone: (08) 8313 8088

Fax: (08) 8313 8089

Email: [email protected]

Darwin Liaison: Ms Chen Hui (08) 8946 6398

SA & NT website: ameb.adelaide.edu.au

Federal website: ameb.edu.au

Online exams: amebexams.edu.au

Online theory courses: amebtheory.edu.au

ContentsForeword 1AMEB calendar 2017 2Examination entry information 3New to AMEB? 4Additional fees 4Subject codes and examination fees for 2017 5–15Recital Exams 7General notes including Private Venue Criteria 15–182016 South Australian and Northern Territory prize winners 19

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

LIVE PASS

The Live Pass is the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s student program. At just $50 the LP provides members with free rush tickets to thirteen concerts in 2017 - all nine of our Master Series concerts, and all four of our Classics Unwrapped concerts.

For full information including the 2017 LP concert calendar and how to join, visit aso.com.au/lp or contact Audience Development Coordinator, Kane Moroney, on 8233 6245 or [email protected]

INSPIRE & PARTICIPATE

The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s Learning Program supported by SA Power Networks has seen tremendous growth in participation in recent years and Season 2017 will again bring fresh ways for teachers, students and their families to engage with music - including the Festival of Learning & Participation, led by Paul Rissmann.

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ForewordDear Teachers

Welcome to your 2017 Handbook and a year of exciting AMEB developments.

The year begins with the Information Day to be held onTuesday 24th January from 9am in the Madley Rehearsal Space.

The Information Day program offers support, inspiration and collegiality regardless of whether you are new to the AMEB system or highly experienced.

Recital Exams will be trialled in 2017 offering performance only assessments up to Grade 8 in violin, trumpet and flute and most recently Drama and Communication. See page 7 for codes and fees, and more information.

Brass teachers and students will have access to refreshed trumpet, trombone and euphonium syllabi. Syllabi features will be highlighted at the 2017 Information Day.

A number of free half hour teacher consultations will be offered with a highly experienced practitioner, providing experienced and new teachers access to professional advice on any teaching matter in piano, strings and wind. Teachers are welcome to attend with a student for demonstration purposes. Beyond the free sessions the service can be booked at a charge of $70 per hour.

The AMEB has some exciting milestones approaching.

In 2017 the AMEB in Adelaide will be celebrating the 130th

anniversary of the music grade assessments that led to the formation of the AMEB. At the end of the year Series 4 Piano for Leisure will be launched.

The year will also see the introduction of new prizes:

• AMEB (SA & NT) Composition Prize• AMEB Student Accompanist Award• AUSTA/AMEB Orchestral String Candidate Composition Prize• Grade 2 AUSTA String Performance Prize

See pages 17 and 18 for further information.

In 2018 the Federal Board will celebrate the centenary of the AMEB’s federation.

The uptake of Rockschool continues to grow and we offer assessments in these highly regarded syllabi in the popular musical genre. In 2017 South Australian examiners will have completed their training offering the State even more flexibility.

Regardless of whether you are using new or old syllabi, or whether you are experienced or new to our system, the AMEB is committed to supporting you in building the essential foundations for our music and speech and drama communities.

My best wishes for an enjoyable and successful 2017.

Julie Cranswick, State Manager

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Metropolitan Adelaide Practical Sessions (Grades Preliminary – Certificate of Performance)

Closing dates Session (Central venues unless otherwise indicated) Exam dates

February 10 Adelaide March March 18, 19, 25

March 3Adelaide May* Private venues May 6-21*

Mature age May May 27

May 5Adelaide July Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat only July 1-22

Hartley Building July Upright Piano July 4, 6

July 7Adelaide September September 2, 3, 9, 16, 17,

23, 24, 30

Hartley Bldg September Upright Piano September 5, 7

August 1Adelaide October/November* Private venues October 7 - November 12*

Mature age November November 18

Supplementary Exams, November 25/26 (subject to conditions in the 2017 AMEB SA & NT Teachers’ Handbook)

Regional SA Practical Session

June 9 SA Country region Private venues August 19 - September 2

Northern Territory Practical Sessions

March 3 Darwin May Private & CDU May 20-27

August 4 Darwin October Private & CDU October 6-20

August 11 Alice Springs Private venues October 21-28

Speech Practical Sessions

March 24 Speech June Private venues June 3-17

July 21 Speech September Private venues September 9-30

Music Diplomas

Closing dates Performance evaluation dates Exam dates

March 3 AMusA May 6 July 15

May 5 AMusA & LMusA July 8 October 7

July 11 AMusA September 2 November 18

Rockschool Practical Sessions

Closing dates Session(Central venues unless otherwise indicated) Exam dates

May 5 Rockschool July* Private venues July 16-30*

August 11 Rockschool October/ November* Private venues October 28 - November 4*

Hard Copy Theory Exams for Music and Speech Syllabi

June 9 Theory Private & central venues August 22 & 23

* Please indicate on your entry form if you need assistance with a venue. Please note: There are no central venues available in Nov of the Metro Adelaide Oct/Nov sessions.

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and information published in the current AMEB Manual of Syllabuses and Teachers’ Handbook.

8. Please note the University’s preference for card payments. Payment by post with entry form should be made to: AMEB C/- The University of Adelaide. SA 5005 Payment in person is welcomed at the AMEB office, 1st floor, Hartley Building, Kintore Avenue, Adelaide. Cheques payable to Australian Music Examinations Board (SA & NT)

TransfersTransfer requests must be advised in writing a week prior to the exam. Diploma transfers require six clear working days’ notice. Licentiate candidates must advise the AMEB of a transfer by 4th August. Transfers within a session or to a different instrument/grade are not permitted.Transfer fees: Preliminary to Grade 6 – $67; Grade 7 and above – $78.See below for Supplementary Exam transfer fees.

Adelaide Supplementary ExamsIn 2017, these exams will be held on Saturday 25th and possibly Sunday 26th November. The session is available to students presenting a medical certificate or payment of a higher transfer fee. No new candidates will be entered. Specialist examiners may not be provided for some instruments. Any prize nominations made in this session will be considered in the following year’s awards.Supplementary Exam transfer fees: $75 for Preliminary to Grade 6; Grade 7 and above $85.

Refunds Refunds are considered:1. Up to two weeks after the closing date – full refund or free transfer

to another session.2. Between two and four weeks after closing date – 50% refund, but

if transferring, fees will apply.From four weeks after the closing date no refunds are given and transfer fees apply.

ComplaintsComplaints about any aspect of an AMEB examination, up to and including the level of AMusA must be communicated in writing to the State Manager within two weeks of receipt of the exam report.Federal exam complaints must be made in writing to the Federal Office.Written exam papers will be re-marked on receipt of a written request to the State Manager, together with the re-marking fee. If examiner error is confirmed the re-marking fee will be refunded. Re-marking can result in higher, same or lower grades.Theory re-marking fees: Grades 1-4 – $64; Grades 5 and above – $74.

Before entering students for examinations, please familiarise yourself with the current AMEB Manual of Syllabuses for the exam requirements and the current Teachers’ Handbook for terms and conditions.

Entry forms are available from the AMEB office or www.ameb.adelaide.edu.au.

Please complete all sections of the entry form following the directions below.

Section1. Examination Session: Refer to the calendar and tick your chosen

session (eg Adelaide March).

2. Teacher Details: New teachers will have ID numbers allocated as their forms are processed. Please make a note of your ID numbers from confirmation slips, report forms and certificates.

Unsuitable Examiners/Dates: Please note any examiners who should not examine your students (eg relative, previous teacher etc) and note unsuitable dates on the front of the form only.

Please check with parents, accompanists, diaries, school calendars etc and note unsuitable exam dates such as school camps, holidays etc. on the front of entry form.

Exam times, once set cannot be changed within a session. Transfering out of a session will incur a fee.

3. Candidates details: Please complete ALL details for each candidate. Birth dates and ID numbers are important. If it is the candidate’s first exam leave ID number blank and list candidates in order to be examined. If a candidate is sitting multiple exams, but in different instruments, a separate entry form is required for each instrument.

4. Examination Venue: If using a private venue other than your own please complete Venue Contact Details and Venue Location Details. It is important to seek permission from the venue co-ordinator and provide adult supervision for your students. A minimum of 2 hours is required to hold exams in a private venue.

5. Special Needs: Please include disabilities, impairments or any related information the examiner or AMEB staff may need to know. The integrity of the exam will not be compromised, but knowing students’ special needs allows us to fairly prepare for them. Unsuitable dates must be noted on the front of the form not in this area.

6. Credit/Debit Card Details: Include card details on entry forms to be posted. The receipt will be sent to the teacher together with the confirmation slips approximately three weeks prior to the exam session. The University takes security of teachers’ card details seriously and requests that credit card details not be emailed.

7. Teacher Authorisation: Entry forms cannot be accepted unless signed and dated. Entries are received on the understanding that teachers and candidates are aware of and accept the regulations

Examination entry information

Teachers and Parents are reminded that grade and diploma exams may fall within school holidays and in some cases on public holiday weekends.

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New to AMEB?Use this Checklist to ensure you haven’t missed anything.Help is available from www.ameb.adelaide.edu.au or from the supportive AMEB staff on (08) 8313 8088.

Entry Forms (Available from www.ameb.adelaide.edu.au or the AMEB office)

• Prepare your students according to the current AMEB Manual of Syllabuses and Teachers’ Handbook.

• Diarize exam timetables and closing dates and ask students and parents which dates are unsuitable.

• Complete, sign and submit Entry Form with payment to the AMEB Office by the closing date. Remember, students will be examined in the order they are listed on the entry form.

• List dates to avoid, considering students, venue and accompanists’ availability on the entry form.

• If your students are only available for a private venue session, but you have less than two hours examining, mark the entry form “request assistance with a venue.”

• Keep a copy of both sides of your completed form.

Confirmation slips will be posted approximately three weeks prior to the exam

• If confirmation has not been received by that time, please contact the AMEB office.

• Advise any errors to the AMEB and ensure the back of the form is completed and ready for presentation to the examiner with the titles and composers of pieces to be played listed.

Examination Day

• Remove any markings concerning general knowledge from music prior to the exam.

• Ensure candidates arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled exam with their completed candidate slip and report to the venue supervisor.

• Advise students to take original music to the exam even if performing from memory. If performing repertoire the examiner may not have heard please provide a copy of that music. Copies made for the examiner will be destroyed after the exam. (See AMCOS directions for copying music for the purpose of an exam.)

Reports

• The AMEB is committed to prompt distribution of reports. If you have not received your reports within seven working days of the exam, please contact the AMEB office.

Certificates

• Note the certificate availability advice with your student’s report. Adelaide metropolitan students’ certificates will be stored at the AMEB office until collected.

Additional feesLate fee

$57 per candidate. Applicable for two weeks only after the closing date.

Transfer fee

$67 per candidate (Preliminary – Grade 6), $78 (Grade 7 & above). Requests must be made in writing. Transfers are not permitted within a session, over the year or to a different instrument/grade.

Out of session exam penalty fee

$155 plus the examination fee, subject to AMEB approval and only offered until the end of September.

Supplementary exam in Adelaide transfer fee

Practical exams only. Requests must be made in writing. $75 per candidate (Preliminary – Grade 6), $85 per candidate (Grades 7 & above). Medical transfers supported by medical certificates free of charge.

Theory/Musicianship/Music Craft papers $4.00 each. Note, teachers will receive a complimentary paper with their students’ reports, for each hard copy grade in which they have submitted candidates.

Re-evaluation of written results:

Fees are $64 for Grades 1-4 and $74 for Grades 5-8. A written request together with payment is required for re-evaluation. Should examiner error be established, resulting in an adjusted grade, the fee will be refunded.

AMEB Teacher Consultancy for 2017Support for any AMEB preparation issueStrictly confidential consulting sessions are available with a senior AMEB examiner to teachers of the AMEB system. Questions answered and advice provided on any matter relating to AMEB syllabuses or entering candidates for AMEB examinations.

Teachers are welcome to bring a candidate to the consultation for demonstration purposes. Details of topics on which specific assistance is sought will be helpful when booking.

Limited number of FREE 30 MINUTE CONSULTATIONS available:

Thursday 9th and 23rd, February 2017AMEB Meeting Room, Hartley Building, Kintore Avenue, Adelaide

Piano: 9am - 12noonStrings: 12:30pm - 2:30pmWind: 3pm - 5pm

Bookings can be made on 8313 8088 or [email protected]

To discuss other instruments, subjects or assistance required beyond metropolitan Adelaide please contact the AMEB office.

Beyond these dates consultations will cost $70 per hour


Music Craft

1540 Preliminary $67

1541 First Grade $69

1542 Second Grade $71

1543 Third Grade $74

1544 Fourth Grade $81

1545 Fifth Grade $87

1546 Sixth Grade $93

Speech & Performance Theory







1667 Seventh Grade $119

Subject codes and examination fees for 2017The relevant subject code must be used on the Examination entry form

Theory Exams

Theory of Music

Code Subject Fee







4002 Associate (Musicology) $119

4003 Associate (Harmony & Counterpoint/ Creative Writing)

$119

4004 Associate (Orchestration & Arrangement)

$119

1200 Licentiate (Musicology) $128

1300 Licentiate (Harmony & Counterpoint/ Creative Writing)

$128

1400 Licentiate (Orchestration & Arrangement)

$128

Musicianship







5029 Associate Aural $119

5030 Associate Written $119

5031 Licentiate Aural $128

5032 Licentiate Written $128

Theory NotesFrom Grade 6 the traditional AMEB practical national certificates require a theory component. Regardless though of which syllabus your students use, a grounding in music theory will give them a greater musical understanding.

On-line theory exams can be taken any time. Students have one year from the time of entering for an exam to take the exam. Theory requirements for practical exams in traditional syllabi are:Grade 6 Practical - Grade 2 theoryGrade 7 Practical - Grade 3 theoryGrade 8 Practical and Cert of Perf Practical - Grade 4 theoryAMusA Practical- Grade 5 theoryLMusA Practical - Grade 6 theory

Encourage your students to begin their music theory journey now.


Organ






0378 Eighth Grade $206

0379 AMusA $340

0427 LMusA $443

Electric Organ (to be withdrawn 2018)










0099 AMusA $340

0909 LMusA $443

Singing

Singing

Code Subject Fee










2019 Certificate of Performance $219

2020 AMusA $340

2021 LMusA $443

Keyboard Instruments

Piano

Code Subject Fee











1570 AMusA $340

1571 LMusA $443

P Plate Piano

1351 P Plate Piano Book 1 (PPP1) $38



Keyboard or Violin or Flute Induction

NA Level 1 $48

NA Level 2 $48

Piano for Leisure












Singing for Leisure











Musical Theatre











4210 AMusA $340

4211 LMusA $443

Recital Exams TrialThe Federal Board has initiated an Australia-wide trial of Recital Exams in 2017, using existing syllabi, in the subjects listed below.Level 1 (Preliminary – Grade 4) Three pieces are required: 2 from the syllabus lists and 1 own choice piece.Level 2 ( Grade 5 – 8) Four pieces are required: 2 from the syllabus and 2 own choice pieces.

Violin

Code Subject Fee










Flute










Trumpet









See www.ameb.adelaide.edu.au for Drama and Communication Recital Exam Trial.

Need help preparing your students for exams?AUSTA SA runs workshops aimed at helping

teachers prepare their students.These include performance, teaching, aural

and technical workshops.For further information please contact:

[email protected] or Agnes Weinstein 0422 069 495


Stringed Instruments

Violin

Code Subject Fee











4040 AMusA $340

4041 LMusA $443

Viola










1869 AMusA $340

1870 LMusA $443

Cello











1990 AMusA $340

1991 LMusA $443

Double Bass











4060 AMusA $340

4061 LMusA $443

Classical Guitar











4080 AMusA $340

4081 LMusA $443

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0609 AMusA $340

0209 LMusA $443

Piccolo





Oboe









1129 AMusA $340

1130 LMusA $443

Percussion

Code Subject Fee











4140 AMusA $340

4141 LMusA $443

Woodwind

Flute

Code Subject Fee











4100 AMusA $340

4101 LMusA $443

Recorder







Teachers’ Tips On-line Theory Exams for Individuals1. Register by creating an account at www.amebexams.edu.au

Carefully note all codes and passwords.2. Log into your account on that website at any time to

purchase an exam using a credit or debit card.3. Click on Buy Exam and complete the entry form taking

particular note of the exam key.4. Remember that once an exam has been purchased,

students have unlimited practice questions and 12 months to take the examination. Lower grades receive practice results immediately which builds students’ confidence.

5. Check students’ progress by logging in with the student’s exam key and password then clicking Practice Exams. Grade 1-3 students’ results will be displayed on the next screen. Grade 4-6 students’ answers can be accessed by clicking on each link.

Remember that students can take as many on-line theory exams as they choose in a year.Further information available from www.amebexams.edu.au


Saxophone for Leisure











Clarinet











1950 AMusA $340

1951 LMusA $443

Bassoon










4120 AMusA $340

4121 LMusA $443

Saxophone










1970 AMusA $340

1971 LMusA $443

Brass Instruments

Horn

Code Subject Fee









0939 AMusA $340

0940 LMusA $443

Trumpet New Syllabus









4229 AMusA $340

4230 LMusA $443


Trumpet









0929 AMusA $340

0930 LMusA $443

Trombone New Syllabus









4249 AMusA $340

4250 LMusA $443

Trombone









0949 AMusA $340

0950 LMusA $443

Bass Trombone (Level 2 only)





Tuba









0959 AMusA $340

0960 LMusA $443

Euphonium New Syllabus









4269 AMusA $340

4270 LMusA $443

Euphonium









0855 AMusA $340

0856 LMusA $443


Drama & Performance










1929 Certificate (CDPA) $134

1930 ADPA Section I (PracPerf) $238

01931 ADPA Section II (WritPerf) $238

01932 ADPA Section I (PracTeach) $238

01933 ADPA Section II (WritTeach) $238

01934 LDPA Section I (PracPerf) $238

01935 LDPA Section II (WritPerf) $238

01936 LDPA Section III (DissPerf) $238

01937 LDPA Section I (PracTeach) $238

01938 LDPA Section II (WritTeach) $238

01939 LDPA Section II (DissTeach) $238

Speech Entries

A separate form is available for all Speech Examinations. Drama & Communication ensembles must be entered under a collective name in addition to individual names. Speech & Performance theory exams will be held in August at a central venue.

Grade 1 9.30am - 10.15am

Grade 2 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Grade 3 2.00pm - 3.30pm

Grade 4 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Grade 5 9.30am - 12.00 noon

Grade 6 9.30am - 12.30pm

Grade 7 9.30am - 12.30pm

Band Instruments

Refer to website: ameb.adelaide.edu.au or phone 8313 8088for details on the following exams:• Band• Accordion Stradella/Accordion Free Basa• Instrumental Ensemble/Ensemble Strings, Brass, Woodwind

and Mixed Ensemble. Ensemble syllabi available as a free download from the AMEB Federal webpage.

Speech Practical

Drama & Communication

Code Subject Fee

0197 Introductory $192







Drama and Communication Recital Trial (performance only) details on www.ameb.adelaide.edu.au

Voice & Communication










1909 Certificate (CVCA) $134

1910 Diploma of APCA Section I (Practical) $238

1911 Diploma of APCA Section II (Written) $238

Rockschool Rockschool is a vibrant, contemporary music program of exams and qualifications for guitar, bass, drums, vocals, piano, band-based keyboards and bands. Based in the UK, Rockschool specialises in music of the most popular genres in a range of rock, pop, metal and funk styles. Its qualifications are globally recognised, with tens of thousands of exams conducted in the UK and 33 countries around the world.


Bass Performance Certificates

8030 Debut $80









Drums Grade Exams

8040 Debut $80









Drums Performance

8050 Debut $80









Piano Grade Exams

8060 Debut $80





RockschoolGuitar Grade Exams

Code Subject Fee

8000 Debut $80









Guitar Performance

8010 Debut $80









Bass Grade Exams

8020 Debut $80














Piano Performance

8070 Debut $80









Vocals Grade Exams









Vocals Performance









Band Exams (Available for Guitar, Bass and Drums) (Fee per candidate)

8100 Grade 3 $55

8101 Grade 5 $60

8102 Grade 8 $70

Premiere Performance Certificates (Available for Guitar, Bass and Drums)

8200 Guitar $70

8201 Bass $70

8202 Drums $70

Performance Diploma

8300 Diploma (Level 4) Diprsl $390

8301 Licentiate (Level 6) Lrsl $545

Teaching Diploma

8303 Diploma (Level 4) Diprsl $390

8304 Licentiate (Level 6) Lrsl $545

Contemporary Popular Music

Keyboard

Code Subject Fee










9129 Certificate of Completion $219

The keyboard syllabus is downloadable from www.ameb.edu.auPublications for CPM Keyboard are to be used with the revised syllabus.

Bass Advancing

9201 Step 1 $114

9202 Step 2 $114

9203 Step 3 $114

9204 Step 4 $114

Drum Kit Advancing

9301 Step 1 $114

9302 Step 2 $114

9303 Step 3 $114

9304 Step 4 $114


Teaching Certificates & Diplomas

Certificate of Teaching Australia (CTMusA)

Code Subject Fee

0904 Section I (Written) $139

0905 Section II (Folio) $139

0906 Section III(A) (Practical) $223

0907 Section III(B) (Practical) $223

Associate Teacher of Music (ATMusA)



0318 Section III(A) (Practical) $223

0319 Section III(B) (Practical) $223

Licentiate Teacher of Music (LTMusA)



0993 Section III(A) (Practical Teaching Demonstration)

$223

0994 Section III(B) (Practical Performance of Teaching Repertoire)

$223

Fellowship of Music Australia (FMusA)

9999 All Instruments $580

General notesShowcase and Awards CeremonyShowcase performers are chosen from candidates having sat Grade 4 exams and higher during the year. Occasionally demonstration performances are sought from other grades. The Program Director is appointed by the Advisory Board and is charged with the difficult task of choosing a very small number of candidates from the many who performed extremely well during the year. The Program Director’s decisions are based on examiner recommendations.

Upright piano sessionsFor younger level 1 students who might feel more comfortable playing on an upright piano, the AMEB now have a small number of exam opportunities available in the AMEB office. Refer to the Calendar for the dates of these upright sessions.

Federal Office NoticesWithdrawal of SyllabiFrom 1st January 2018 Electronic Organ and Free Bass Accordion will no longer be available for examination.

Recorded AccompanimentsRecorded accompaniments will continue to be released in 2017.

Revised Syllabi and Recital ExamsWatch out for the revised Trumpet, Trombone and Euphonium syllabi and Recital Exams in Violin, Flute and Trumpet.

Additional Services Induction ProgramsInduction Programs for Piano, Flute and Violin are available for students not yet ready to sit for a preliminary exam. These exams are an introduction to the exam system and take 12-15 minutes. Students will receive a report as they leave the examination room.

Program details are available from the AMEB office.

Out of Session ExamsGeneral practical exams out of session are available each year until the end of September. An additional fee of $155 is required to cover costs. Enquiries to AMEB office on 8313 8088 during office hours.

Mature Age ExamsOlder students uncomfortable being examined with young children are welcome to enter the mature age sessions. Specialist examining is not guaranteed, but the AMEB standard will be maintained.Candidates are only eligable for this session if over the age of 18.

Teachers Please ensure your non piano students’ instruments are fully assembled and tuned prior to the exam and that the students have everything they need for the exam.

Exam entry information Visit www.ameb.adelaide.edu.au for your AMEB• Calendar • Exam fees• Entry form downloads • Exam codes

Guitar Advancing

9401 Step 1 $114

9402 Step 2 $114

9403 Step 3 $114

9404 Step 4 $114

Vocal Advancing

9501 Step 1 $114

9502 Step 2 $114

9503 Step 3 $114

9504 Step 4 $114


Private Venue CriteriaProviders of AMEB Exam Venues are required to provide:• A quiet, comfortable room, measuring three metres by four

metres, well ventilated, well lit and ensuring privacy.• A piano in good condition, with regard to action and tuning.• A piano stool, preferably adjustable.• A reliable and well balanced music stand for candidates other

than piano.• Suitably sized and stable desk and chair for the examiner (not a

card table).• Adequate waiting area for candidates.• Clean and accessible toilet facilities.• An adult with no vested interest in the outcome of the exams

present outside the closed door of the examination room.• Public Liability Insurance.

Privacy PolicyThe AMEB will not divulge any personal information to individuals or organisations including the University of Adelaide without the permission of those concerned, unless required by law.Candidates or teachers wishing to check their own records are welcome to contact the AMEB office.

Scholarships and Prizes7th Grade Scholarship (SA)A scholarship in practical music, shall be offered annually for Grade 7 AMEB candidates in both traditional and leisure syllabi examined in South Australia. Each Scholarship shall be subject to the conditions in these regulations and be paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each year of tenure. The proceeds of the scholarship must be devoted to the winner’s education in the practice of music engaging any teacher or in any institution, previously approved by the AMEB. Candidates at exams in the current year obtaining grades A or A+ in Grade 7 practical music, and who have also passed the theory additional requirements of their syllabus (refer Regulation 19 in the current Manual of Syllabuses) shall be eligible to compete for the scholarship which will be awarded to the candidate showing the greatest musical promise at the 7th Grade Scholarship Auditions.Practical proof of such progress may also be required. Failure to pass any AMEB examination or test or to present such certificate shall terminate the scholarship.

Traditional Practical Exams This Scholarship is tenable for three years and the total value is $660.Scholarship holders shall, at the end of the first year and second years of tenure, present a satisfactory certificate of progress and regularity of attendance from their teachers.

Australian Music Centre and CopyrightTeachers have a responsibility to ensure that they act appropriately with regard to copyright both morally and legally and encourage students to do the same. Copyright requirements are available from the Australian Music Centre Library at www.apra-amcos.com.au or toll free on 1800 651 834. If your student needs to copy for examination purposes please refer to the Copyright Guide.All copies of music made for examination purposes should be left with the examiner for destruction following the exam.

Hard Copy Theory/Musicianship/Music Craft resultsThe processing of these results requires four to six weeks. Diplomas require eight to twelve weeks. Your patience is appreciated. Complimentary theory papers are sent with the exam result to teachers for each grade in which they submit candidates, unless a federal embargo has been placed on the papers.

Diploma ExamsEntry forms are available from the AMEB office or www.ameb.adelaide.edu.auCandidates must choose their programs with the playing time of between 35-40 minutes, to allow for assessment of General Knowledge.In Piano for example, particular attention is paid to shaping phrases, dynamic contrast and a realisation of the various keyboard touches available. Competency, accuracy and understanding of the varieties of style are basic essentials.Diploma exams demand concert standard and preparation longer than one year is expected.Diploma candidates are requested to bring a copy of their music to the exam. Photocopies are permissible and the AMEB is prepared to make those copies if ample notice is given. Examiners will retain and destroy the copies after the exam.AMusA and LMusA candidates are offered a free performance evaluation prior to the exam for senior, professional advice on preparation.

Academic DressAMEB academic dress is plain black under-graduate-style gown, mortarboard and a stole of black silk lined with:Grass Green (BCC103) for ASDAOld Gold (BCC115) for LSDAGarnet (BCC160) gold lace (BCC114) for FSDCRose Pink (BCC32) for LMusALilac (BCC176) for AMusARoyal Purple (BCC110) and braid edging in Gold (BCC114) for FMusAPeacock (BCC123) for ATMusA


Leisure Practical ExamsThis scholarship is tenable for two years and the total value is $440. Scholarship holders shall, at the end of the first year of tenure, present a satisfactory certificate of progress and regularity of attendance from their teachers.

General Grade Prizes (SA & NT)Each year the AMEB joins with various sponsors of developing musicians and speech practitioners to award prizes to candidates in various grades of music and speech practical and theory judged by examiners to have demonstrated outstanding ability. The Prizes Committee of the AMEB Advisory Board (SA & NT) will make selections on behalf of the Board.Candidates cannot be awarded a prize more than once in the same grade. If at any time it is deemed by the AMEB to be necessary a special exam will be held to decide an award.

Licentiate PrizeA prize of $650 shall be awarded to the best candidate who completes the LMusA practical exam. If in the examiners’ reports no candidate is of outstanding merit, the prize shall lapse for the year. The prize shall not be awarded to the same person more than once

Associate PrizeA prize of $450 shall be awarded to the best candidate who completes the AMusA practical exam or, if in the examiners’ opinion, no candidate is of outstanding merit, the prize shall lapse for the year. The prize shall not be awarded to the same person more than once nor to the winner of the Jean Adelaide Dent Prize.

Eva Lines Memorial Prize (SA)The Eva Lines Memorial Prize has been made possible by a bequest from Eva Lines. It is awarded on the results of Grades 5 and 6 piano exams conducted in South Australia by the AMEB to a candidate whose postcode falls within the range of 5200 to 5999. The Prize is to be awarded to the candidate who, being eligible is considered by the examiners most worthy to receive the award. The value of the Prize shall be $700 unless otherwise stated by the University and the Prize shall not be awarded to anyone more than once. These rules may be varied from time to time by the University, but the title and purpose shall not change.

The Thelma Dent AMEB Piano Scholarship (SA)This Scholarship has been made possible due to a bequest from Thelma and Jean Adelaide Madeline Dent. The scholarship is awarded annually on the results of the AMEB Grade 8 Piano in South Australia provided that in the opinion of the examiners there is a candidate of sufficient merit. The scholarship shall be awarded by the Prizes Committee to the candidate considered from examiners’ nominations to be most worthy to receive it. It shall not be awarded more than once to the same person, nor to a person awarded the AMEB Grade 8 Piano prize in any year.The recipient is required to provide evidence of enrolment for continued instruction in piano playing. The value of the Scholarship is $2,000.These rules may be varied from time to time by the University of Adelaide, but the title and purpose of the award shall not be changed.

George Pearce Memorial Award (SA & NT)The Music Teachers’ Association in managing the George Pearce Memorial Award has made an award in AMEB Piano, under the following rules. The prize shall be known as The George Pearce Memorial Award and the value of the prize shall be $100 and may be awarded annually by the AMEB Prizes Committee on the results of its AMEB Grade 7 piano exams if a candidate is of sufficient merit.The prize shall not be awarded more than once to the same person and shall not be awarded to a person awarded a 7th Grade Scholarship or any other Grade 7 prize for AMEB Piano in any year. These Rules may be varied by the Music Teachers’ Association, but the title and purpose will remain the same.

AMEB (SA & NT) Composition PrizeTo acknowledge the skills developed by students using the AMEB system, a prize has been established for senior Level 2 candidates who have used those skills to compose an Extra List exam piece.The music must be the appropriate standard for the grade exam being undertaken. A copy of the music must be provided to the examiner who, if nominating the candidate for a prize, will pass it to the AMEB.The AMEB Composition Prize is to be awarded to a Grade 7 or 8 practical exam candidate, who has • Completed grades 1, 2, and 3 in any one of the AMEB’s theory

syllabi and • Composed a piece of music used in his or her exam as an Extra

List piece that is considered by the examiner to be outstanding.The value of the prize will be $500 and be awarded by a nominee of the Elder Conservatorium from examiners’ recommendations and the written music provided.If appropriate, the composition may be performed at the annual Showcase.

Teachers’ Tips On-line Theory Exams for classes1. Register by creating an account at www.amebexams.edu.

au Carefully note all codes and passwords.2. Log into your account on that website at any time to

purchase an exam using a credit or debit card.3. Click on Buy Exam and enter the number of students in

your class.4. Select Group Option on the next page if you want your

students to sit as a class doing the same grade and subject.

5. Enter candidates’ details and purchase the group exam using a credit or debit card.

6. Once the group exam has been purchased you will be sent students’ exam keys via email and students can begin taking practice exams.

7. Before the official exam can start, you will need to login to your account holder account and select Authorise Group Exam from the left hand panel

8. Ensure a supervisor is present.9. The students can then begin.


AMEB Student Accompanist AwardAn award is offered to acknowledge an AMEB candidate who, in developing their own performance skills through the AMEB system has successfully accompanied another candidate in their AMEB exam. The value of the award is $700.To be eligible candidates must have a minimum of AMEB Grade 6 practical and AMEB Grade 3 Theory and have undertaken a minimum of three AMEB exams; one within the previous three years.Candidates must apply for the award through the AMEB on 8313 8088 or www.ameb.adelaide.edu.au and have their parents’ written approval if younger than 18.Feedback from the AMEB examiner and the instrumental teacher will be used by a judging panel of the Accompanists’ Guild in addition to a full score to determine the winner. The panel will be considering whether the candidate:• Made himself/herself available in a reasonable manner for rehearsals• Facilitated communication during rehearsals and performances• Supported the candidate well during performances• Helped to make the performance a positive experience.• Performed the works well In the case of a tie between two or more student accompanists the candidate having to perform the more challenging work, musically and technically, will be deemed the winner.

The Regina Rose Memorial Award (SA & NT)Family and friends (including the AMEB and Music Teachers’ Association) of the late Regina Rose have contributed an amount of money to establish The Regina Rose Memorial Award. To be eligible candidates must have:• Successfully completed AMEB piano exams to a minimum level of

Grade 3.• Demonstrated a strong commitment to the study of the piano by

having achieved a minimum B grade in the previous exam.• Qualified for concessions with a school card or social security

concession card.• Received their teacher’s recommendation for financial assistance• Lodged their application with the AMEB no later than 31st May

each year.The awards are available for students in all sessions and recipients’ privacy is protected.Teachers who believe they have students who would qualify for this award are invited to contact the office on 8313 8088 for an application form.

David Merchant Prize (SA & NT)The late David Merchant was a long term AMEB examiner and advisor who in 2002 entrusted to the AMEB an amount of money to establish an annual prize in organ/piano/theory/musicianship/music craft. The prize is known as the David Merchant Prize.The value of the prize is $220 and is awarded annually at the discretion of the Prizes Committee.The prize is awarded for excellent work (A or A+) in organ (pipe) or piano, or Distinction or High Distinction in Musicianship, Theory of Music or Music Craft. The student must be from South Australia or the Northern Territory and have successfully achieved AMEB Grade 6 or higher.

Jean Adelaide Madeline Dent Scholarship (SA)This Prize has been made possible due to a bequest from Jean Adelaide Madeline Dent.

The Jean Adelaide Madeline Dent Scholarship is awarded to the most outstandingly successful diploma violin candidate with a preference to LMusA. The value of the scholarship is $2,000.The scholarship is awarded on the results of the AMEB (SA) exams in violin provided that in the opinion of the examiners there is a candidate of sufficient merit.The prize shall not be awarded to the same person more than once.These rules may be varied from time to time by the University, but the title and purpose of the award shall not be changed.

AMEB Orchestral String Candidate Composition AUSTA PrizeA prize to the cash value of $100 is offered for the most outstanding student composition performed in any orchestral string examination from that year.The State President (or delegate) AUSTA SA will adjudicate the award across all orchestral string candidate compositions from copies of the music submitted to the AMEB for consideration for this prize and determine the winning composition from a copy of the score.The criteria will include on equal merit:• Creative use of string techniques• Tonal qualities that demonstrate string uniqueness• Structure and artistic qualities of the composition itselfThe decision will be final and no correspondence entered into. The result will be published with the AMEB prize winners and announced at the Awards Ceremony and Showcase.If appropriate a performance may be considered at the annual concert.

AMEB Grade 2 String Performance AUSTA PrizeEach year AUSTA will sponsor a prize to the cash value of $50 for the most outstanding student in any orchestral string examination in Grade 2 from that year.The AMEB Prizes Committee will determine the winner from the examination reports of all Grade 2 orchestral string candidates who achieved a High Distinction. The decision will be final and no correspondence entered into. The result will be published with that year’s list of prize winners and announced at the annual Awards Ceremony and Showcase.


Licentiate Prize Daniel Mah Teacher: Yoon Sen Lee

Eva Lines Prize Blaise Ballard Teacher: Meredith Green

Thelma Dent Prize Wesley Tang Teacher: Diana Weekes

George Pearce Prize Adden Chin Teacher: Gabriella Smart

David Merchant Prize Natalie Lim Teacher: Kathryn Tan

Piano Certificate of Performance Xiaoyu Chen Teacher: Anna Goldsworthy

Piano Grade 7 Shiha Ryu Teacher: Jinju Nam

Piano Grade 6 Odette Biggs Teacher: Anne Hutchesson

Piano Grade 5 Laura Woithe Teacher: Wenona Campbell

Piano Grade 4 Louisa Tedesco Teacher: Teresa Biernat

Piano for Leisure Grade 8 Cameron Oosterbaan Teacher: Rosemary Robinson

Piano for Leisure Grade 6 Esther Seidel Teacher: Mary Ashenden

Piano for Leisure Grade 5 Alexander Gentilcore Teacher: Matthew Binion

Violin Certificate of Performance Robert Matthews Wallace Teacher: Lachlan Bramble

Violin Grade 8 Cindy Gobell Teacher: Michel Brunsden

Australian Music Examinations Board

2016 South Australian and Northern Territory prize winnersPresented by Graeme Koehne AO

Violin Grade 7 Haneulle Lovell Teacher: Michael Milton

Violin Grade 6 Nicholas Bowes Teacher: Michel Brunsden

Violin Grade 5 Shannon Whitehead Teacher: Erna Berberyan

Viola Grade 5 Samvel Berberyan Teacher: Erna Berberyan

Cello Grade 8 Lucinda Machin Teacher: Ruth Saffir

Cello Grade 7 Lucinda Machin Teacher: Ruth Saffir

Cello Grade Jamie Cox Teacher: Lee Ching Ong

Guitar Grade 5 Nikki Bedworth Teacher: Angus Christie

Flute Grade 8 Maria Zhdanovich Teacher: Elizabeth Koch AM

Flute Grade 7 Christopher Butcher Teacher: Elizabeth Koch AM

Flute Grade 4 Olivia Warren Teacher: Joanne Jeffery

Oboe Grade 5 Hannah Kieu Teacher: Rosemary Stimson

Oboe Grade 4 Jade Elsdon Teacher: Rosemary Stimson

Clarinet Grade 8 Isobel Abell Teacher: Mary Waterhouse

Saxophone Grade 5 Kirrily Snape Teacher: Steve Eads

Saxophone Grade 4 Daisy Davidson Teacher: Charise Penrose

Singing for Leisure Grade 5 Clara Oster Teacher: Belinda Wundersitz

Drama & Performance Associate Rebecca Pannell Teacher: Louise Borgo

Voice & Communication Certificate of Performance Tamishka Brass Teacher: Lois Brimblecombe

Rockschool Level 6 Diploma Jodi Swiggs Teacher: Jodi Swiggs

Rockschool Piano Grade 8 Karen Yee Teacher: Karen Yee

Rockschool Vocals Grade 7 Hannah Morrison Teacher: Jodi Swiggs

Rockschool Vocals Grade 6 Monique Holmes Teacher: Jodi Swiggs

Rockschool Vocals Grade 5 Reilly Muller Teacher: Jodi Swiggs

Theory of Music Grade 5 Charlotte Zhang Teacher: Elizabeth Green

Theory of Music Grade 4 Susie Greco Teacher: Susan Beard Tracy Tu Teacher: Madeline Procopio

Musicianship Grade 4 Kiley Li Teacher: Shuzhen Zheng

See ameb.adelaide.edu.au for the 2016 Seventh Grade Scholarship winners


For further enquiriesAustralian Music Examinations Board The University of Adelaide SA 5005 Australia

Telephone: +61 8 8313 8088 Email: [email protected] Web address: www.ameb.adelaide.edu.au

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