Congratulations to the following students, who successfully completed their AMEB Exams with fantastic results:
Aurelia, AMEB Grade 3 Flute Repertoire, Pass with Credit (B+)
Miss G, AMEB Grade 5 Flute Repertoire, Pass with Credit (B)
Olivia, AMEB Grade 3 Flute Comprehensive, Pass with Honours (A)
Talia, AMEB Grade 2 Piano Comprehensive, Pass with Credit (B)
Veronica, AMEB Grade 6 Flute Repertoire, Pass with Honours (A)
A big congratulations to these students who have consistently ‘shown up’ & put in the hard work, week after week. AMEB exams are a big undertaking & these students have shown plenty of grit & determination throughout 2023.
Examiner feedback included:
Flute:
You captured the rock style with a strong, defined pulse & careful attention to details of articulation.
A lovely performance with sincere expression and detailed phrase shaping. There was some attractive vibrato developing.
An expressive performance using a sweet quality of sound and well controlled vibrato.
All sections of your exam have been well prepared and your performance displayed much musicality and connection to the character of each piece.
What are AMEB exams?
The Australian Music Examination Board was established in 1918 to provide nationally recognised music exams. They provide a detailed syllabus for music students & teachers, and give students the opportunity to perform for a professional musician (the AMEB examiner) and receive feedback. All students receive a written exam report, which contains feedback on their playing, plus an official AMEB certificate.
Why take AMEB exams?
The benefits of undertaking an AMEB exam are vast - they provide a goal for students to work towards, allow independent feedback plus they are nationally recognised. AMEB exams are looked upon favourably for high school scholarships & applications, with a number of private schools having expected benchmarks for potential music students - for example some high schools require certain entry levels for their band programs.
What do students present in an AMEB exam?
There are various types of AMEB exams - for example comprehensive, recital, leisure etc.
This round, Olivia & Talia book took Comprehensive Exams - the most challenging type of exam on offer! They had to perform some scales & technical work from memory, learn 5 pieces & take part in a variety of ‘unseen’ activities on the day.
Whereas, the other flute students elected to take Repertoire Exams. In this type of exam, the students simply performed pieces from the AMEB’s graded syllabus. This still enabled them to work towards a set musical goal & progress their playing, while keeping the workload manageable & stress free! A much better idea when balancing a busy high school workload of exams and assignments.
If you would like more information on AMEB exams feel free to get in touch. Or check out the AMEB NSW page online here.
