amebnsw

2008 teachers’ handbook

New South Wales
Use this space to record your own details:
This page is included for your convenience so that you can more easily keep track of your
communication with the AMEB (NSW).

Teacher Number __________

AMEB Connect User Name __________
AMEB Connect Password (HINT, not actual word) __________
Enrolment Forms sent to AMEB (NSW) ___/___/___ ___/___/___
Confirmation of Enrolment Received ___/___/___ ___/___/___
Document Number __________ __________
Examination Notices Received ___/___/___ ___/___/___
Examination Date ___/___/___ ___/___/___

TEACHER CHECKLIST
Before sending in your enrolment form:
† Check that your teacher details are correct and include any changes on the enrolment form.
† Check that candidate details are correct including number, name, date of birth, subject and
subject code.
† Advise candidates and their parents of the examination periods (including the possibility of
an examination during school holidays) and check for any special requests.
† Detail any special requests (eg school exams, school excursions, basic skills test, family
commitments, days of religious observance, etc) and tick the “SR” column on the enrolment
form.
† Contact the teacher/studio owner if you wish your candidates to be examined at his/her studio.
† Advise candidates and parents of the regulations contained in this Handbook and give them a
copy of the guidelines in the centre pages.
† Attach cheque/money order or credit card authorisation in payment of the examination fees.
Cash and EFTPOS will not be accepted for enrolments.
† Sign and date the enrolment form. Sign credit card authorisation (if applicable). Failure to
sign the form or provide full teacher details will result in a $5.00 service fee being
charged.

When the Confirmation of Enrolment advice is received:

† Check that your students’ details are correct.
† Fax, telephone, mail or email any changes to the AMEB (NSW).

Please keep this page handy when making enquiries.

Australian Music Examinations Board (NSW)

AMEB (NSW)
Level 6, 117 Clarence Street,
SYDNEY NSW 2000

Phone: (02) 9367 8456

Fax: (02) 9367 8091
Email: office@ameb.nsw.edu.au
Web site: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
 2008 TEACHERS’ HANDBOOK
Additional Requirements ............................................................................................................... 9
AMEB Connect ............................................................................................................................ 24
AMEB (NSW) Policies on the Website..................................................................................... 24
Candidates with Special Needs................................................................................................... 13
Certificates ................................................................................................................................. 13
Change of Teacher...................................................................................................................... 15
Confirmation of Enrolment....................................................................................................... 10
Diploma Examinations................................................................................................................. 13
Dress Code.................................................................................................................................. 13
Enrolment Forms......................................................................................................................... 6
Examination Areas/Venues – Written Examinations................................................................... 23
Examination Dates – Practical ................................................................................................... 4
Examination Dates and Times – Written ........................................................................................... 5
Examination Reports – Practical ................................................................................................. 12
Examination Results And Certificates – Written.......................................................................... 23
FMusA and FSDA ......................................................................................................................... 9
Guide for Candidates and Guardians...................................................................................... 17
LMusA Program Approvals ........................................................................................................... 9
Late Enrolment Fees ................................................................................................................... 6
Music For Practical Examinations ............................................................................................... 11
News from Federal AMEB (includes Syllabus and Publication news)................................. 25
News in 2008 ................................................................................................................................ 3
Non-English Speaking Candidates.............................................................................................. 13
Notice Of Practical Examination.................................................................................................. 11
Notice Of Written Examination .................................................................................................... 22
Photocopies ............................................................................................................................... 15
Postcode Policy ........................................................................................................................... 11
Practical Examinations ............................................................................................................. 11
Practical Examination Transfers.............................................................................................. 14
Privacy Policy ............................................................................................................................ 15
Provisional Enrolments – Written ................................................................................................ 23
Queries and Complaints.............................................................................................................. 12
Re-Assessment Of Written Examination Papers ........................................................................ 23
Refund Policy............................................................................................................................. 10
Reminders .................................................................................................................................... 3
Resources Available From AMEB (NSW)................................................................................ 27
Speech and Drama Prerequisite Requirements ......................................................................... 10
Special Requests .......................................................................................................................... 8
Subject Codes and Fees........................................................................................................... 28
Band Instruments................................................................................................................. 32
Brass Instruments................................................................................................................ 32
Contemporary Popular Music .............................................................................................. 34
Fellowship of Music Australia .............................................................................................. 34
Keyboard Instruments.......................................................................................................... 29
Percussion ........................................................................................................................... 34
Singing................................................................................................................................. 34
Speech and Drama.............................................................................................................. 35
Stringed Instruments............................................................................................................ 30
Teaching Certificates and Diplomas – Music ...................................................................... 28
Teaching and Performing Diplomas – Speech and Drama ................................................. 35
Wind Instruments................................................................................................................. 31
Written Examinations – Music ............................................................................................. 28
Written Examinations – Speech and Drama ....................................................................... 35
Summary of Fees and Charges................................................................................................ 36
Trainee Examiners ...................................................................................................................... 13
Transfer of Examinations between Series – Written ................................................................... 24
Useful Contacts ........................................................................................................................... 2
Venues – Practical ...................................................................................................................... 12
Written Examinations .................................................................................................................. 22

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 USEFUL CONTACTS
Australasian Mechanical Copyright NSW Accompanists’ Guild
Owners Society Email: nswaccompguild@optusnet.com.au
6-12 Atchison Street Web: www.accompanistsguildofnsw.org.au
St Leonards NSW 2065
Ph: (02) 9935 7900 A non-profit organisation that produces and
Fax: (02) 9935 7999 sells a register of professional accompanists in
Email: info@amcos.com.au and around Sydney.
Web: www.amcos.com.au _____________________________________

AMCOS offers an advisory service about Piano Tuners and Technicians Guild of
music copyright and print music issues to the NSW (Australasian Piano Tuners and
music community. A Practical Copyright Guide Technicians Association)
to the Use of Print Music in Australia (2001) is PO Box 579
available free from their office or from the Cammeray NSW 2062
AMEB (NSW). Email: sec@aptta.org.au
_____________________________________ Web: www.aptta.org.au

Australian Music Centre A non-profit organisation that provides a list of

PO Box N690 professional piano tuners and technicians.
Grosvenor Place NSW 1220 _____________________________________
Level 4, The Arts Exchange
10 Hickson Road Speech and Drama Association of NSW
The Rocks NSW 2000 PO Box 812
Ph: (02) 9247 4677 Willoughby NSW 2068
Toll Free: 1300 651 834 Ph: (02) 4959 2598 or 9387 2026
Fax: (02) 9241 2873 Fax: (02) 9889 8922
Email: info@amcoz.com.au Email: info@speechanddrama.org.au
Web: www.amcoz.com.au Web: www.speechanddrama.org.au

The national service organisation for music
created by Australians. Their web site includes
over 400 biographies of Australian composers
and a database of scores and recordings held
in the Centre’s library. Many works are
available for sale.
_____________________________________
Music Teachers’ Association of NSW
PO Box 244
Oatley NSW 2223
Ph: (02) 9570 1436
Toll Free: 1800 021 436
Fax: (02) 9586 0493
Email: info@musicnsw.com.au
Web: www.musicnsw.com.au
A non-profit organisation that publishes an
annual Directory of Accredited Private Music
Teachers in NSW. The Association organises
workshops, seminars and festivals for music
teachers and their students.
_____________________________________
A non-profit professional association for
teachers and associate/student members. The
Association conducts regular seminars and
maintains a register of qualified teachers.
_____________________________________
United Music Teachers of NSW Inc.
PO Box 459
Edgecliff NSW 2027
Ph: (02) 9328 7628
Email: umtcentral@yahoo.com.au
Web: www.unitedmusicteachers.org
A non-profit organization supporting studio
teachers and their students. Provides
scholarships, awards, workshops and
performance opportunities. Regional branches.
_____________________________________

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 NEWS IN 2008
Î Later Closing Dates
In response to teacher feedback and improved technology we have been able to delay closing dates for most practical
examination series in 2008 (see page 4 for details). The Second Metropolitan Series (Series 03) has been allocated
different numbers from past years in order to accommodate a range of closing dates. Any candidate wanting a
transfer from one postcode period to another in the Second Metropolitan Series, either forwards or backwards,
must enrol by 13 June.

Î Music Craft - A Bold New Venture in Music Theory

The first series of Music Craft examinations held in New South Wales in August 2007 attracted over 1000 candidates,
many of whom were teachers eager to have first hand knowledge of the examination experience. Music Craft
examinations will be held in August 2008. Subject codes and examination fees can be found on page 28 of this
Handbook.

Music Craft papers will not be returned to teachers. However, teachers may view the papers at the AMEB (NSW) office
for a fee of $10.00 per paper. Any paper may be reassessed for a fee of $50.00 per paper; this fee will be refunded
should a marking error be discovered (see page 23 for details).

Î Singing for Leisure and Saxophone for Leisure

These syllabuses have been revised and replace the pilot syllabuses. From 2008 only the revised syllabuses as set out
in the 2008 Manual of Syllabuses will be examinable (further details on page 26).

Î Diploma Examinations
AMusA examinations will be held in the First Metropolitan Series (Series 06) and the Music Diplomas Series (Series
04). AMusA examinations may also be held in country centres during the Country Series (Series 02) provided numbers
warrant sending two examiners (see page 13 for further details). LMusA and FMusA examinations (Series 04) will be
held in Sydney only and during the September/October school holidays.

REMINDERS
¡ In the 2008 Teachers’ Handbook you will find detailed information about the AMEB (NSW)’s examination policies and
procedures. Please read this information carefully so that you are familiar with any new initiatives and aware of
examination dates, closing dates and the enrolment process. Remember, by signing the enrolment forms and entering
candidates for examinations you have agreed to abide by the regulations contained in this Handbook and on the web.

If you are enrolling students for examinations, it is your responsibility to inform them and their parents of all
the conditions of enrolment and the examination requirements. To assist you with this process we have included
an information section specifically for candidates and their guardians. Please remove this information from the centre of
this Handbook, photocopy as required and give one copy to each of your students.

Special Requests - In order that we can more effectively achieve our deadlines a fee of $22.00 per candidate per
examination will be charged for any special request that is not written on the enrolment form or attached to the
enrolment form at the time of enrolling for the examination. No charge will be made for special requests included with
the enrolment form. Special requests will not be accepted less than two months prior to the commencement of the
relevant examination series or postcode period.

Small Syllabuses - Because of the small numbers enrolled in some syllabuses Accordion, Harp, Electronic Organ
and Organ candidates will be examined in the period 20-25 October and Percussion will be examined in the CPM series
from 25 October to 6 December. Candidates may still be examined in the First Metropolitan and Country series if there
are sufficient numbers.

Further information regarding AMEB (NSW) policies can be found on our web site, www.ameb.nsw.edu.au, under
Examinations, Policies. We will also be happy to post a copy of the relevant information to you. This logo ¡ indicates
information that can be found on the web site. This logo Î indicates information that is new to this year’s Handbook.

The AMEB (NSW) is not responsible for delays caused by the postal services. To allow for any irregularities it is best to
allow a few extra days before the due closing date for enrolments to ensure that the forms reach us in time. Envelopes
postmarked after the closing date will mean that the enclosed enrolments incur a late fee. You should be prepared for
your students’ examinations to be scheduled at any time during the advertised periods. Please also be aware that
some of these dates fall at the beginning or end of government school holiday periods and you should
therefore advise your students of the possibility of being scheduled on those dates.

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 2008 PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS – DATES AND CLOSING DATES
LAST DATES FOR REFUNDS
SERIES CLOSING DATES (See page 10 for details)
NO EXAMINATION SERIES EXAMINATION DATES NB: After this date late fees
apply. Refund Less
Administration Fee 50% Refund

06 First Metropolitan 26 April – 14 June (major venues) Friday 22 February 22 February 26 February
(Including AMusA) 26 April – 7 June (private studios)

02 Country (incl AMusA if sufficient numbers) Friday 21 March

Period 1 Newcastle, Central Coast, 10 June – 28 June 21 March 10 April
Canberra, South Coast
Period 2 Wollongong 30 June – 4 July 31 March 30 April
Period 3 North, North Coast, West, South 21 July – 20 August 21 April 21 May
03 Music – Second Metropolitan (see notes 1&2 below)
Period 1 2000 – 2070 postcodes 16 August – 6 September Friday 13 June 13 June 16 June
(31)
Period 2 2071 – 2109 postcodes 6 September – 27 September Friday 13 June 13 June 7 July
Î Period 3 2110 – 2135 postcodes 11 October – 25 October Friday 1 August 1 August 11 August
(32) Period 4 2136 – 2180 postcodes 25 October – 15 November Friday 1 August 1 August 25 August
Period 5 2181 – 2999 postcodes 15 November – 13 December Friday 1 August 1 August 15 September
Accordion, Harp, Electronic Organ, Organ 20 October – 25 October Friday 1 August 1 August 20 August
04 Music Diplomas – Second Metropolitan Friday 20 June
LMusA, FMusA, LTMusA Sept/October school holidays FMusA programs must 20 June 21 July
AMusA, ATMusA 20 September – 10 October be submitted by 30 April. 20 June 21 July
10 Speech & Drama – Second Metropolitan (see notes 1&2 below)
Period 1 2000 – 2109 postcodes 6 September – 27 September Friday 13 June 13 June 7 July
Period 2 2110 – 2180 postcodes 11 October – 8 November Friday 1 August 1 August 11 August
Period 3 2181 – 2999 postcodes 10 November – 6 December Friday 1 August 11 August 10 September
08 Country – Additional Series Friday 1 August
(Piano and Speech and Drama Grade exams only)
Period 1 Canberra 3 November – 8 November 4 August 3 September
Period 2 Newcastle 8 November – 15 November 8 August 8 September
Period 3 Wollongong 17 November – 21 November 18 August 17 September
09 CPM and Percussion Series 25 October – 6 December Friday 1 August 1 August 25 August
NOTES: (1) No late entries will be accepted for any series, or postcode period, once scheduling has commenced. No late entries for Series 03 or 10 will be accepted after 15 August.
(2) If you wish to change postcode period for the Metropolitan Second Series (Series 03 and Series 10), a transfer fee of $55.00 will apply. See page 14 for details. The
closing date for all enrolments involving transfers, either earlier or later than the designated postcode period, must be received by Friday, 13 June.
(3) The first and/or last date for examinations may fall within the school holidays.
(4) The bulk of the Music Diploma examinations in the Second Metropolitan series will be held during government school holidays.
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2008 WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS DATES AND CLOSING DATES
LAST DATES FOR REFUNDS
SERIES CLOSING DATES (See page 10 for details)
EXAMINATION DATES NB. After this date
NO Refund Less
late fees apply 50% Refund
Administration Fee
01 20-23 May Friday 22 February 22 February 21 April
05 25-29 August Friday 13 June 13 June 25 July

2008 WRITTEN EXAMINATION DATES AND TIMES

MUSICIANSHIP THEORY OF MUSIC
GRADE TIME GRADE TIME
4 9.30 – 10.10
Tuesday 5 10.30 – 11.10
(Aural Only) 6 11.30 – 12.10
20 May 7 1.30 – 2.15
26 August 8 2.30 – 3.15
AMusA 3.30 – 4.30
1 9.30 – 11.00 1 9.30 – 10.30
2 2.00 – 3.30 2 2.00 – 3.30
Wednesday 3 2.00 – 3.30 3 2.00 – 4.00
21 May 4 9.30 – 10.30 4 9.30 – 12.30
27 August 5 9.30 – 11.00 5 9.30 – 12.30
6 2.00 – 4.30 6 2.00 – 5.00
7 9.30 – 12.00 7 (Section I) 9.30 – 12.30
8 9.30 – 12.00
CTMusA (Section I) 9.30 – 11.30 *
AMusA (Section I) 9.30 – 12.30
ATMusA (Section I) 9.30 – 12.30 *
LMusA (Section I) 9.30 – 12.30 *
Thursday 7 (Section II) 9.30 – 12.30
22 May AMusA 9.30 – 12.30 AMusA (Section II) 9.30 – 12.30
28 August LMusA (Section II) 9.30 – 12.30 *
Friday AMusA (Section III) 9.30 – 12.30
23 May LMusA (Section III) 9.30 – 12.30 *
29 August LTMusA (Section I) 9.30 – 12.30 *

MUSIC CRAFT SPEECH AND PERFORMANCE THEORY

GRADE TIME GRADE TIME
Preliminary Aural 8.45 – 9.00 1 9.30 – 10.15
Written 9.40 –10.10 2 2.00 – 3.00
Grade 1 Written 9.40 –10.10 3 2.00 – 3.30
Monday Aural 10.30 –10.50 Thursday 4 2.00 – 4.00
25 August Grade 2 Aural 11.15 –11.35 22 May 5 9.30 – 12.00
Written 12.10 –12.50 28 August 6 9.30 – 12.30
Grade 3 Aural 1.40 – 2.10 7 9.30 – 12.30
Written 2.50 – 3.50 ASDA 9.30 – 12.30
Grade 4 Written 2.50 – 4.20 ADPA 9.30 – 12.30
Aural 4.40 – 5.10 APCA Folio only
LSDA (Section II) 2.00 – 5.00
*LMusA, CTMusA, ATMusA and LTMusA Written LSDA (Section III) Dissertation
Examinations are held in August only. LDPA 2.00 - 5.00

CTMusA, ATMusA and LTMusA Folios – a letter

requesting submission of the folio will be sent
approximately 8-9 weeks prior to the practical
examination.
Written Examinations are conducted throughout Australia on the same date.
It is not possible to reschedule any Written Examination to an alternate date or time.

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 ENROLMENT FORMS
¡ NEW Enrolment Forms must be used in 2008. Enrolments will not be accepted on anything other
than the official Enrolment Form. Every teacher who has enrolled candidates in 2007 will receive
enrolment forms with their name and address printed on the form. On a separate sheet of paper, you
will also receive a list of all candidates entered by you in 2007. You may make changes and additions
to candidates’ details as appropriate. Blank enrolment forms for new teachers, and for additional
enrolments, are also available by contacting the Office, or may be downloaded from the web site.
Photocopies of the enrolment form will also be accepted.

Personal details
Title, date of birth, gender and full names are recorded for both teachers and candidates. This
is to assist us to eliminate duplicates in our database. Please ensure that you supply as much
information as possible so that we can maintain accurate records.

Candidate Number and Subject Code

In order to keep errors to a minimum it is in your interests to ensure that all known candidate
numbers are included on the enrolment form. Please also check the subject codes at the back
of this book and ensure that you have recorded the correct code against each candidate’s
name. The AMEB (NSW) processes well over 40,000 enrolments each year. Searching for
numbers for existing candidates is time-consuming and may result in delays.

Written Examination Enrolment Forms

Separate enrolment forms are necessary for country and metropolitan enrolments.

Payment
For ease of processing we would appreciate it if you would send us one cheque, money
order or credit card authorisation per teacher to cover all accompanying enrolment forms
and all candidates. You may also include payments for other items, eg. orders for past exam
papers. Please note that orders or enrolment forms will not be processed until the
cheque/money order/credit card authorisation has arrived at the AMEB (NSW). The AMEB
(NSW) does not accept payment of fees by cash or EFTPOS. Please staple all cheques to
the enrolment form. For security reasons faxed or emailed enrolments will not be
Î
accepted.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT ENROLMENT FORMS AND PAYMENT

ARE FORWARDED BY THE DUE DATE TO:
AMEB (NSW)
Level 6, 117 Clarence Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000

LATE ENROLMENT FEES – ALL EXAMINATIONS

A late enrolment fee will apply if the enrolment form and full payment are not received
or postmarked by the advertised closing date. Please note that late fees are not
refundable. The AMEB (NSW) is not responsible for delays caused by the postal
services. Teachers are therefore advised to submit signed and dated enrolment forms
in good time.

Up to one week late $10.00 per candidate

More than one week late $55.00 per candidate
Please note: Late fees do not incur GST.

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 COMPLETION OF ENROLMENT FORMS (FRONT PAGE)
Please ensure that each of the following sections is completed on all enrolment forms.
Teacher/Person Enrolling Candidate – Number and Details
♦ The relationship between the enrolling teacher and the AMEB (NSW) takes the form of a
contract and for legal reasons the enrolling teacher or person enrolling a candidate must be at
least 18 years of age. Parents or guardians of younger private candidates may perform the
role of “teacher” by completing the teacher details on the enrolment form.
♦ Please ensure that you provide your teacher number and full details on all enrolment forms.
♦ If you have not previously enrolled candidates for examinations, the AMEB (NSW) will allocate
a teacher number to you upon receipt of an enrolment form.
♦ Tick the appropriate box if your address has changed since you last enrolled candidates.
♦ Please include your email address, and mobile phone number if applicable.
Examination Series – one series only per form.
Preferred Examination Day– if you prefer your candidates to be examined on a weekday or a
Saturday please indicate the appropriate box. If you would like your candidates to be examined
in different locations, use a separate enrolment form for each preferred area.
Private Studio Section – if you wish your candidates to be examined at a Private Studio, fill in this
section.
♦ If the studio belongs to another teacher, or you wish to use a particular school or convent, you
must obtain permission from the person or institution involved before enrolling candidates.
♦ Any hire costs for venue/studio preference must be met by the client.
♦ Include the Teacher Number of the teacher whose venue will be used in the space provided.
♦ A minimum of four hours of examining time per instrument must be available at any studio
before the AMEB (NSW) will assign an examiner to that particular studio.
♦ The AMEB (NSW) reserves the right to alter the location of the examination to facilitate the
provision of an examiner.
¡ ♦ Is your studio suitable for examinations (see criteria on the web site)? If so, please indicate its
availability on the enrolment form in this section.
Fees
Î ♦ Faxed or emailed enrolment forms cannot be accepted for security reasons.
♦ Enrolment forms without full payment or credit card authorisation will not be accepted, and
your enrolment form will be returned. Part payments will not be accepted.
♦ Enter the total amount of enrolment fees, including any late fees, for each enrolment form.
♦ Fees cannot be transferred from one candidate to another or from one year to the next.
♦ We accept payment by credit card (Mastercard or Visa only), cheque or money order. Cash
payments will not be accepted. Make cheques/money orders payable to “AMEB (NSW)” and
staple to the enrolment form. If you pay by credit card the authorisation must be completed.
♦ In the event that a cheque or credit card is not accepted by the bank, for any reason, a fee of
$15.00 (including any applicable bank fees) will be applied to each transaction.
Certification
♦ It is essential that whoever fills in the Teacher/Person Enrolling Candidate Details section of
the enrolment form also signs and dates the form, certifying:
- your awareness of the conditions of enrolment,
¡ - your agreement to abide by the regulations and the examining requirements in the AMEB
(NSW) 2008 Teachers’ Handbook and the 2008 Manual of Syllabuses, and the policies on
the AMEB (NSW) web site,
- your awareness of your responsibility to inform candidates and parents of these
requirements including the refund and transfer policies,
- that you are at least 18 years of age.
♦ Failure to sign and date the certification will result in the enrolment form being returned. A
$5.00 fee will be charged if the certification is not properly completed.

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 COMPLETION OF ENROLMENT FORMS (BACK PAGE)
Candidate details
♦ The following items of information are essential for accurate records, correctly produced
documentation (including Certificates), and the computerised history of the candidate’s results.
If incorrect information is received candidates may be issued with additional candidate
numbers which may then result in a delay in the release of certificates.
Candidate Number
- Use the candidate’s number from previous examinations.
- If this is the first enrolment, the candidate will be issued with a number. This number is to
be used for all future examination enrolments, whether practical or written, regardless of
teacher.
Candidate Name
- Use the candidate’s full name, including middle names.
- Include a title (Mr, Ms, Mrs, Miss etc) for each candidate.
- Consistently use the same name each time a candidate enrols for an examination eg, is the
candidate’s name John Smith OR John Michael Smith OR Jon Smith?
Date of Birth (DOB)
- Use the candidate’s date of birth to ensure accurate linkage to the candidate’s name and
number.
Sex
- Enter M (male) or F (female) for each candidate.
Group Examinations
♦ One group name only (not individual members) on enrolment form, for all Group
Examinations.
Subject codes
♦ Each syllabus/subject/grade has been given a subject code that is listed at the back of this
Handbook. Enter the subject code for each candidate under “Candidate Details” on the
enrolment form.
♦ Some subjects offer an old syllabus and a new syllabus (NS). It is extremely important that the
correct subject code is written on the enrolment form to avoid errors.
Special Requests (“SR” on the enrolment form)
♦ Special requests must be in writing and should be submitted by the enrolling teacher only.
♦ Please consult candidates and parents regarding any dates they will be unable to attend
examinations during the relevant examination period and advise the AMEB (NSW).
♦ You may write the special request in the space provided on the enrolment form. Special
requests must be submitted to the AMEB (NSW) up to two months prior to the
commencement of the relevant examination series or period. Late requests may not be
considered. Special requests are only current for one series.
♦ Please tick the column marked “SR” to indicate that a candidate has a special request.
♦ You may not request specific examination dates and times, but you may indicate dates that
are NOT possible for your candidates.
♦ Requests that are not included on or with the enrolment form will incur a fee of $22.00 per
candidate per examination. Requests will not be processed without the accompanying fee.
♦ Requests for examinations in the Second Metropolitan Series to be held outside the teacher’s
Postcode Period will incur a transfer fee of $55 per candidate, up to a maximum of $220.
♦ Other than in exceptional circumstances, requests regarding the scheduling or non-
scheduling of specific examiners will not be considered, unless a candidate has been
Î taught by an AMEB (NSW) examiner. This must be noted on the enrolment form.
♦ Please indicate if any of your candidates are enrolled for more than one examination in a
series (with different teachers), or are also enrolled for a written examination to be held during
your examination period.
♦ Please indicate if you wish siblings to be examined consecutively, as examinations are usually
arranged by grade.
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 ♦ While we do our best to satisfy any special requests, we cannot guarantee that this will always
be possible as we are dependent on availability of venues, examiners and time constraints.
♦ Please keep all special requests as brief as possible.

Religious Observance
♦ Holy days, festivals and other days of religious significance should be indicated on the
enrolment form as a Special Request.
♦ Candidates unavailable for examinations due to religious observance on Saturdays and/or
Sundays must be indicated in the “REL” column as follows:
‘S’ if candidate is unable to attend on Saturdays;
‘U’ if candidate is unable to attend on Sundays;
‘B’ if candidate is unable to attend on Saturdays or Sundays

Candidates who have been taught by an AMEB examiner

♦ Candidates who enrol for an examination, who are, or previously have been, taught by
someone who is an AMEB examiner, should indicate this in the Special Requests section of
the enrolment form. This information will ensure that the examiner is not scheduled to examine
his/her own candidates, either past or present.

School Examinations
♦ If any of your candidates is likely to be required to undertake a Basic Skills Test, School
Certificate Test, Higher School Certificate examinations or other important examinations or
school commitments during your scheduled examining period, please state the dates to be
avoided in the Special Requests section of the enrolment form.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

FMusA/FSDA
♦ FMusA and FSDA candidates MUST submit their proposed programs to AMEB (NSW) no
later than 30 April, 2008. Once these programs have been approved by the AMEB candidates
will receive a program approval letter.
♦ Photocopies of prerequisites MUST be attached to the enrolment form (refer to the 2008
Manual of Syllabuses)
♦ Program notes for FMusA examinations should be forwarded to the State Office by email in
Word format no later than Friday, 15 August, 2008.

LMusA Program Approvals

♦ If a program approval is needed, it should be attached to the enrolment form. No requests for
LMusA program approvals will be accepted after 31 July, 2008.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
In the following practical examinations, an additional written examination is required. Please note that
the additional requirements have changed from previous years. The additional requirement need not
be completed before the principal examination, but until both are passed, the examination is
incomplete, and no certificate will be awarded.

PRACTICAL AWARD ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Grade 6 Practice of Music Pass Grade 2 Theory or Musicianship or Music Craft
Grade 7 Practice of Music Pass Grade 3 Theory or Musicianship or Music Craft
Grade 8 Practice of Music Pass Grade 4 Theory or Musicianship or Music Craft
AMusA Performing Pass Grade 5 Theory or Musicianship
LMusA Performing Pass Grade 6 Theory or Musicianship

(Please refer to Regulation 19 in the 2008 Manual of Syllabuses for exceptions.)

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SPEECH AND DRAMA PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
For CSCA, ASDA, ADPA, LSDA, LDPA and FSDA examinations candidates must pass a qualifying
examination(s) before entering for the principal examination. In all cases the stated prerequisite is the
minimum requirement. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide notification as to the date of
passing the prerequisite requirement, and the State in which the examination was held.
EXAMINATION PREREQUISITES
CSCA Speech in Action Credit or B grading Level 7 Speech in Action
ASDA Speech & Drama Pass Grade 7 Theory of S&D or S&P Theory AND
B grading Grade 7 Speech & Drama
ADPA Drama & Performance Pass Grade 7 S&P Theory or Theory of S&D AND
B grading CDPA Drama & Performance OR
B grading Grade 7 Speech & Drama
LSDA Speech & Drama Pass ASDA Speech & Drama
LDPA Drama & Performance Pass ADPA Drama & Performance OR
Pass ASDA Speech & Drama
FSDA Speech & Drama Pass LSDA Speech & Drama OR
Pass LDPA Drama & Performance

CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT
You will receive a computer-generated confirmation of your enrolment/s as soon as practicable after
the information has been processed.
The Confirmation of Enrolment provides the opportunity for teachers to double-check that all
information relevant to their candidates has been accurately recorded. Please advise us of any errors
immediately. Failure to identify an anomaly on the Confirmation of Enrolment will result in errors on all
subsequent documentation concerning that candidate. The spelling of the name on the Confirmation
is as it will appear on the certificate. Replacement certificates will incur a fee of $27.50 each. It is not
possible to substitute alternative candidates at this stage. Please note that the Preferred Venue listed
on your Confirmation of Enrolment may be changed, subject to suitability and availability as set out on
page 12 of this Handbook. If you have NOT received a Confirmation of Enrolment within two months
of the closing date, please telephone the AMEB (NSW) to check the status of your enrolment.
The Confirmation of Enrolment is your tax invoice and only official receipt from the AMEB (NSW).
Please check your Confirmation of Enrolment carefully, and advise us of any errors.

REFUND POLICY
The AMEB (NSW) enrolment, examination preparation and scheduling processes incur significant
costs for the AMEB (NSW), irrespective of whether candidates actually present on the day of their
examinations. However, if a candidate wishes to withdraw from his/her examination, a written request
for a refund of fees will be considered under the following conditions:
♦ A full refund (less $20.00 per candidate per examination administration fee) will be issued if a
written request is received prior to the Series closing date or at least 3 months prior to the
commencement of the relevant series (Series 04), regional practical examination period (Series
02, 08), or postcode period (Series 03, 10).
♦ A 50% refund will be issued if written advice of withdrawal is received as follows:
- Written Examinations (Series 01, 05) – at least 1 month prior to the commencement of the
particular series (see page 5).
- Practical Examinations – at least 2 months prior to the commencement of the relevant
series (Series 04, 06, 09), regional practical examination period (Series 02, 08), or postcode
period (Series 03, 10) (see page 4).
No refund will be applicable after the timeframes outlined above. Teachers should ensure that
candidates are aware of these deadlines.
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 PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
Practical Examinations are conducted in accordance with all syllabus requirements set out in the 2008
Manual of Syllabuses and in accordance with the policies and procedures in this Handbook.

NOTICE OF PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

Every effort will be made to ensure that a Notice of Practical Examination for each candidate is
dispatched to the teacher/private candidate approximately four weeks prior to the examination. These
Notices must be given to candidates for presentation at the examination venue. The AMEB (NSW) is
not responsible for delays caused by the postal services. Our web site provides provisional
¡ examination dates as soon as they are scheduled and you can check dates at www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
following the instructions via AMEB Connect. However, the Notice of Examination is the confirmation
of the examination date. Please contact the AMEB (NSW) if you feel that your Notice is overdue.
It is possible that your candidates’ examinations may be scheduled on a weekday, Saturday or (very
rarely) Sunday. It is also possible that examinations may be scheduled during school holidays. Please
check carefully the day, date, venue and studio number (if applicable) on your candidate’s Notice of
Practical Examination.
IT IS THE TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM CANDIDATES THAT THEY MUST:
♦ Attend the venue indicated on the Notice of Practical Examination.
♦ Arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before the scheduled commencement time.
Latecomers will be examined only at the discretion of the examiner and may forfeit the
examination.
♦ Complete the list pieces section of the Notice of Practical Examination prior to arrival.
♦ Bring their Notice of Practical Examination with them to the venue.
♦ Have their instruments correctly assembled and tuned prior to entering the examination room.
♦ Arrange for an accompanist (where applicable) and cover any costs involved. In most non-
keyboard examinations an accompanist is required.

MUSIC FOR THE EXAMINATION

Teachers should advise candidates undertaking practical examinations that they MUST have all the
music required for performance, in the appropriate order, at the commencement of the examination.
Pre-recorded accompaniment is not acceptable, unless specified by the syllabus. If a candidate
presents a piece of music that is not on the Syllabus for which they are enrolled, their mark will be
downgraded. However, Extra List pieces for Grades 2 to 7 may be selected from any source, provided
they have an educational value similar to that prescribed in the syllabus. (See section on General
Requirements for Practical Examinations in the 2008 Manual of Syllabuses.).

POSTCODE POLICY – SECOND METROPOLITAN SERIES

Due to the large number of candidates entered for the Second Metropolitan Series of Examinations it
is necessary for the AMEB (NSW) to divide the examinations into different periods. The teacher’s
suburb as indicated on the enrolment form will be used to schedule that teacher’s candidates into a
particular postcode period. Postcode periods are indicated on page 4 of this Handbook and, in order
to provide continuity for teachers and candidates, they do not change from year to year.
Regardless of a teacher’s Post Office Box postcode, their students will be examined according to the
postcode of the teacher’s suburb. In the event that your teaching studio address is different from your
mailing address, you should indicate this clearly by attaching a letter of explanation to the enrolment
form. In this event the postcode period will apply to the teaching studio address. Where a teacher has
arranged for examinations to be held in another studio, the postcode period of that studio will apply for
examination scheduling. This does not apply to major venues such as the Joan Sutherland
Performing Arts Centre, for example. In such cases normal transfer fees will apply. If you have
candidates who live in various parts of Sydney please request that they be examined at a city venue.
In the event that a teacher changes address between enrolment and examination, the enrolling
postcode will apply. When a teacher nominates a venue for Second Metropolitan Series examinations
that is out of their own postcode period, the examinations will be timetabled in the host teacher’s
postcode period.
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 VENUES – METROPOLITAN EXAMINATIONS
In the Metropolitan Series, local venues/private studios are usually timetabled on weekdays, while the
Conservatorium and other major venues are timetabled mainly on Saturdays. Examinations at
Clarence Street may be timetabled Monday to Saturday inclusive. Candidates may request an
examination on either a weekday or on a Saturday and we will do our best to accommodate that
request. However if this is not possible due to the availability of studios and/or examiners, then
candidates will be scheduled at the most appropriate venue on either a weekday or a Saturday.

Please note that warm up rooms are generally not available at examination venues.

VENUES – PRIVATE STUDIOS

There must be a minimum total of four hours examining per instrument category before an examiner
may be scheduled to examine at a private venue/studio. If teachers using a venue have a combined
total of less than four hours examining, the AMEB (NSW) will organise another venue for the
examinations. It is the responsibility of the visiting teacher to ensure that the private studio is available
and appropriate for your students’ examinations. It is expected that candidates and visiting teachers
will respect the facilities at the examination studio, by waiting only in the area directed by the host
teacher, leaving the premises upon completion of examinations, and not interrupting examinations in
progress. If you elect to have your students examined at another teacher’s private studio your contact
details may be given to the venue owner.

Please note that recording the whole, or any part, of any AMEB examination is not permitted.

¡ CRITERIA FOR USE OF PRIVATE STUDIOS

See web site, www.ameb.nsw.edu.au, or telephone the AMEB (NSW) for a copy.

VENUES – FEDERAL EXAMINATIONS

Federal music practical examinations (LMusA, FMusA, LTMusA) will be held at a Sydney metropolitan
venue to be determined by the AMEB (NSW).

ISSUE OF EXAMINATION REPORTS

At all venues, at the conclusion of each grade examination, the examiner will hand the report to the
candidate in a sealed envelope, to give to the teacher, who will convey the result awarded. In this
way, teachers are able to convey the examiner’s feedback in a supportive and positive way in a more
appropriate setting without the distraction of other candidates who are awaiting their examinations.
These envelopes are not to be opened by the student. If the teacher is present at the examination
venue he or she may request that all reports be handed to the teacher at the conclusion of that
teacher’s examinations.
¡ Diploma reports are dispatched from the AMEB (NSW), after results and additional requirements have
been verified. Results for all examinations are also available through AMEB Connect on our web site.
Please note that these results are available only to current teachers of the candidates concerned and
to the candidates themselves if the teacher has provided them with access. Diploma results will not be
given to anyone over the phone.

QUERIES AND COMPLAINTS CONCERNING EXAMINATION REPORTS

AMEB examinations are conducted as a formal process on a strict timetable. In order that other
candidates are not disadvantaged, it is not possible for examiners to discuss reports or other
examination issues with teachers, parents or candidates at the examination venue.
Queries or objections regarding any examination results or examiners must be set out in writing and
addressed to the State Manager. Verbal objections will not be accepted and no complaint will be
considered more than ten days after receipt of the examination report. Letters of complaint concerning
an examiner will be forwarded to that examiner for comment, after which a response will be issued by
the State Manager.

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 TRAINEE EXAMINERS
To ensure that the AMEB’s high examining standards are maintained there may be a trainee
examiner present during grade examinations. In such an instance, the candidate will receive the
Supervising Examiner’s result and written report.

DIPLOMA EXAMINATIONS
Diploma examinations require two specialist examiners. In instances where it is not feasible to
schedule two examiners in a regional area, AMusA candidates will be required to travel to Sydney
during the period 20 September to 10 October to be examined. LMusA and FMusA examinations are
held in Sydney during the September/October school holidays and/or days surrounding this period.
Candidates are advised that they must bring a copy of their music for the examiners so that
they can be certain of the edition from which the candidate is working.

PROVISIONAL ENROLMENTS
Provisional enrolments will not be accepted for practical examinations.

NON ENGLISH-SPEAKING CANDIDATES

Non English-speaking candidates who wish to have an accredited interpreter present at their exam
must apply to the AMEB (NSW) in writing. The cost of the interpreter service will be the responsibility
of the candidate. Accredited interpreters may be contacted through the Language Services division of
the Community Relations Commission of NSW on 1300 651 500.

CANDIDATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

¡ To ensure that the examination process is accessible to all, provisions may be made for candidates
with special needs. Our policy may be found on the web site at www.ameb.nsw.edu.au. Medical
Î
certificates or letters regarding illness will not be accepted by examiners at the examination.

DRESS CODE
AMEB examinations follow a formal and structured process. While we do not wish to impose any strict
rules regarding dress, candidates are advised to dress appropriately in a “smart casual” style.

CERTIFICATES
AMEB CERTIFICATES are issued as follows:
• Grade Certificates – as soon as possible after the examination
• Diploma Certificates – at the Annual Presentation Ceremony. Candidates who cannot attend the
Presentation Ceremony will receive their certificates through the mail.
• Certificates for Groups – one certificate will be issued with the group name as supplied on the
enrolment form. If you would like one additional certificate with the names of all group members
please write to the office providing the appropriate names. Further copies of this certificate may be
supplied at the request of the teacher, at a cost of $11.00 per certificate.

AMEB (NSW) DISTINCTION CERTIFICATES are issued with the grade certificates as follows:
• Practical To each candidate who receives an A+ in Music and Speech and Drama subjects.
¡ • Written To candidates who obtain the sufficient marks as outlined on the web site.
Please note: the AMEB (NSW) is not responsible for the delivery of mail once it has left the office.
Reimbursement for lost articles may be claimed from Australia Post and compensation may be paid at
their discretion.

REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATES WILL INCUR A FEE OF $27.50 EACH

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 PRACTICAL EXAMINATION TRANSFERS
TRANSFER BEFORE THE EXAMINATION IS SCHEDULED
Transfer between different Series:
Candidates may transfer from one practical series to a later series in the same year free of charge
provided we receive written notification at least two months prior to the commencement of the series
in which the candidate was originally enrolled. A transfer fee will apply if less than two months’ notice
is provided. It is not possible to transfer an examination from one year to another under any
circumstances.
Transfer to a different postcode period within the Second Metropolitan Series:
A written request for a transfer to a different postcode period must be submitted to AMEB (NSW) by
writing in the “Special Requests” section of the enrolment form, or by submitting a written request at
least 2 months prior to the commencement of the first applicable postcode period. (For further
information refer to page 11.) Except in exceptional circumstances, transfers from the designated
Î period for Series 04 examinations and for Accordion, Harp, Electronic Organ and Organ examinations
in the Second Metropolitan Series will not be permitted.
Î Enrolment for candidates wishing to transfer from one postcode period to another in the Second
Metropolitan Series must be received by Friday 13 June regardless of the periods involved. You
must state the desired postcode period to which the examination is being transferred. You must also
include a cheque/money order or credit card authorisation to cover the transfer fee of $55 per
candidate or a maximum fee of $220 per school/teacher/enrolment form. This fee covers costs
involved with transferring candidates and applies no matter when the request for transfer is received.

TRANSFER AFTER THE EXAMINATION IS SCHEDULED

In order to keep costs at a minimum, it is not possible to arrange alternative dates for practical
examinations once the date has been scheduled for any reason other than on substantiated medical,
religious, school endorsed educational grounds, verified work related grounds or relevant generally
recognised days of cultural significance. No other grounds for transfer will be considered.
If a candidate is unable to attend his or her practical examination due to one of the above reasons, an
alternative date may be offered, provided that:
♦ venues and examiners are available;
♦ a written request for a transfer has been submitted to the AMEB (NSW) no later than two
weeks after the scheduled examination date, including :
- a medical certificate or other documentary evidence, such as a letter from the candidate’s
school or employer, which covers the date that the examination was due to take place;
- an indication of when the candidate will be able to undertake the examination;
- a cheque/money order/credit card authorisation to cover the transfer fee of $55 per
candidate per examination for Level 1 candidates and $66.00 per candidate per
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examination for Level 2 and Level 3 candidates.
If the AMEB (NSW) is unable to re-schedule an examination whilst examiners are still in a country
region, candidates will be required to travel to Sydney.

STUDIO TRANSFERS
Where a teacher has arranged for examinations to be held in a particular studio in the Second
Metropolitan Series, the postcode period of that studio will apply for examination scheduling. If a
studio has applied for a transfer to another postcode period, all students attending that studio will be
examined in the nominated period.
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION TRANSFERS
Before the examination is scheduled $55 per candidate
$220 per school/studio (maximum)
After the examination is scheduled (medical, religious, $55 per candidate (Level 1)
cultural, educational and/or work related grounds only) $66 per candidate (Level 2 and 3)
These fees are inclusive of GST and are non-refundable.
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 PRIVACY POLICY
The AMEB (NSW) and the Office of the Board of Studies are fully compliant with the provisions of the
Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (the Act). Information provided by teachers,
candidates, examiners and other employees of the Office of the Board of Studies is collected, stored
and administered in accordance with the Act.

Personal details supplied by teachers, candidates, examiners or other employees are not provided to
individuals or organisations outside the AMEB (NSW) or the Office of the Board of Studies without the
express permission of those concerned. For this reason you must ensure that you supply the AMEB
(NSW) with teacher and candidate numbers when requesting any information from our staff. The only
exceptions to this policy are when the AMEB (NSW) is required by law to supply this information, for
example, in response to a subpoena.

In order to fully comply with the Privacy and Child Protection legislation, generally information
regarding examination dates, times and venues will not be given over the phone to anyone. In
exceptional circumstances information may be given to the person who has enrolled the candidate for
examination. In such instances a series of check questions, that may include date of birth, will be
asked in order to ensure authenticity.

CHANGE OF TEACHER
Teachers should ensure that they only enrol candidates whom they are currently teaching and who
have agreed to sit for an AMEB (NSW) examination.

In order to safeguard the interests of all parties, to change a teacher after enrolment requires
confirmation from the enrolling teacher. There will be a fee of $55.00 charged to reassign candidates
from one teacher to another or from/to private candidate status after enrolment.

If you are the new teacher or parent/candidate, please contact the office for a Change of Teacher
form. If you are the enrolling teacher, you may email, fax or write to us providing details of the
student(s) you are relinquishing with the contact details of the parent/candidate or the new teacher.

Please note, a change of teacher does not change the exam period, that is, the exam will still be set
according to the original enrolling teacher’s postcode. An additional fee of $55.00 will apply in order to
move the exam to another period.

Candidates may not change teacher or from/to private candidate status once the examination has
taken place.

This policy applies to all AMEB (NSW) examinations.

PHOTOCOPIES
Composers and playwrights depend to a significant extent on royalty income from sales of their
publications, as does the AMEB. Those using photocopies of printed material should ensure that
the copies do not contravene the Copyright Act. Unauthorised photocopying is illegal. Photocopies
of AMEB publications must not be taken into AMEB examinations. Please also note the relevant
paragraph under General Requirements Practical Examinations in the 2008 Manual of Syllabuses.
The AMEB (NSW) web site provides further information on copyright issues or you may contact our
¡ office to obtain a copy of the AMCOS publication, A Practical Copyright Guide to the Use of Print
Music in Australia. Please refer to the AMEB (NSW) web site for further information on copyright.

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 TEACHERS: Please photocopy these pages and give to each of your students.

A GUIDE TO AMEB (NSW) EXAMINATIONS, POLICIES AND

PROCEDURES FOR CANDIDATES AND GUARDIANS
In an effort to better inform candidates and their parents or guardians about the processes involved
with an AMEB (NSW) examination, we have prepared the following guidelines. Further details can be
obtained from the annual Teachers’ Handbook, the annual Manual of Syllabuses, the AMEB (NSW)
¡ website, www.ameb.nsw.edu.au, and our publication Knowing the Score. Your music or speech and
drama teacher should have a copy of the first two publications and Knowing the Score is available
from the AMEB (NSW) at a cost of $5.00 plus postage and handling.

The AMEB (NSW) is a teacher-based organisation. This means that it is the music or speech and
drama teacher who contracts with the AMEB (NSW) by enrolling his or her students for examinations.
For legal reasons the enrolling teacher must be at least 18 years of age. The teacher should always
be the contact point between you and the AMEB (NSW). If you have a problem with the examination
process please ask the teacher to write to us.

Because of the very large scale of our operations (our staff schedule around 43,000 examinations
each year) it is necessary for us to set some rules with regard to examination dates, transfers, late
fees and refunds. The following points should be noted:

• Some examination dates may fall during school holidays or long weekends.
• Once a practical examination has been scheduled transfers are only permitted on very specific
candidate related grounds and are subject to a Transfer Fee of $55.00 per candidate for each
Level 1 examination and $66.00 per candidate for each Level 2 or Level 3 examination.
• If there are dates on which you have a prior commitment, including school activities, please ask
the teacher to include a “Special Request” with your enrolment. Special requests included with
the enrolment form do not incur a charge. However special requests submitted after the
enrolment will be subject to a fee of $22.00 per candidate per examination. Special requests will
be accepted up to two months prior to the commencement of the relevant examination series or
period. We will do our best to ensure that wherever possible the “Special Request” is met.
• Written examinations are set federally with each State holding the examinations on the same
dates and times so that candidates are not compromised or disadvantaged. For this reason
written examinations cannot be transferred to alternative dates or times under any circumstances.
• If a candidate wishes to withdraw from an examination partial refunds may be available in some
circumstances and the teacher will be able to give you full details.

Practical Examinations
The teacher will be sent a Notice of Examination for each candidate approximately four weeks prior to
the date of the examination. If you feel the Notice may be overdue please ask the teacher to contact
the AMEB (NSW). The candidate must complete this Notice and give it to the examiner at the
examination.

• Candidates should arrive at the • Instruments must be correctly assembled

examination centre at least 10 minutes and tuned prior to entering the examination
prior to the scheduled commencement room.
time. At some venues such as the Sydney • Candidates must have all their music ready
Conservatorium of Music guardians and for the examination. Unauthorised
teachers generally will not be permitted to photocopies of music are not permitted
go to the examination studio with the except to facilitate page turning, in which
candidate. The AMEB (NSW) staff will case the original music must also be
accompany the candidate at the present.
appropriate time and ensure a safe return • It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure
to the waiting area. that an accompanist is present for the
• Latecomers will only be examined at the examination, where applicable. An
discretion of the examiner. accompanist is required for most non-
keyboard examinations.
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• At the end of the examination candidates
will generally be given their report in an
envelope marked “To the Teacher”. This
envelope should be given to the teacher
who will then convey the result to the
candidate.
• It is not appropriate for examiners to
discuss reports or other examination issues
with teachers, guardians or candidates at
the examination venue.
• Any queries or complaints regarding the
examination result or the examination
process should be directed, through the
teacher, to the State Manager of the AMEB
(NSW). Complaints must be in writing and
received within 10 days of the examination.

Written Examinations
A Notice of Examination for written examinations is forwarded to the teacher approximately two weeks
prior to the examination date. This provides details of the precise time and location of the examination.
The candidate must present this Notice at the examination venue.

• Candidates should arrive at the venue at • No mobile phone or computer equipment is

least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled
starting time of the examination. Reading
time (if applicable) will commence 10
minutes prior to the advertised starting
time.
• No paper product is to be taken into the
examination room other than an approved
English/Foreign Language dictionary that
must be shown to the Supervisor. Any
other paper product will be confiscated.
Manuscript paper for rough workings will
be provided to all candidates.
to be taken into the examination room.
• It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure
that they are attempting the correct paper
and grade. Theory of Music is WHITE,
Musicianship is BLUE, Music Craft is
YELLOW, Speech and Performance
Theory is GREEN.
• Written examination results and certificates
will be sent to the teacher approximately
six to eight weeks after the examination
date.

Examiners
AMEB examiners are professionals in their field and highly trained to conduct quality assessments
and provide informative reports in accordance with the syllabus objectives and their roles in
maintaining examining standards. Each examiner must also undertake a Child Protection Course and
is made aware that their interaction with candidates creates a special, trusting relationship. Our
procedures comply fully with the Working with Children Check legislation.

Examiners are aware that undertaking an examination can be a stressful experience for some
candidates and they do their best to interact with them in a manner which will encourage the quality of
performance presented for assessment, whatever the age of the candidate. Like any other group of
people, examiners all have different personalities and these are reflected in individual personal styles.
All examiners aim to be fair and helpful in their assessment. They give guidance in the form of
detailed reports and have a genuine desire to nurture all interest and talent that comes before them.
However, it should also be understood that an AMEB examination is a formal process to be
conducted within a set structure and timeframe.

Enjoy the Experience!

The best advice for candidates is to prepare properly by ensuring that you have practised sufficiently
and know your pieces, then relax and enjoy the examination experience. Examiners know you are
probably nervous and will take this into account. An AMEB examination is not a life or death situation,
but a means of assessing your musical or speech and drama ability and the effort and preparation you
have put into your studies. Above all, you should enjoy your studies and your performances, whether
your goal is to become a professional musician or actor, a teacher or to perform for your own
pleasure.

We hope you have found this information helpful and we suggest that you check with the music or
speech and drama teacher regarding all our policies. We will be happy to provide you with a copy of
the 2008 Teachers’ Handbook on request.

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 TEACHERS: Please photocopy these pages and give to each of your students.

A GUIDE TO AMEB (NSW) EXAMINATIONS, POLICIES AND

PROCEDURES FOR CANDIDATES AND GUARDIANS
In an effort to better inform candidates and their parents or guardians about the processes involved
with an AMEB (NSW) examination, we have prepared the following guidelines. Further details can be
obtained from the annual Teachers’ Handbook, the annual Manual of Syllabuses, the AMEB (NSW)
¡ website, www.ameb.nsw.edu.au, and our publication Knowing the Score. Your music or speech and
drama teacher should have a copy of the first two publications and Knowing the Score is available
from the AMEB (NSW) at a cost of $5.00 plus postage and handling.

The AMEB (NSW) is a teacher-based organisation. This means that it is the music or speech and
drama teacher who contracts with the AMEB (NSW) by enrolling his or her students for examinations.
For legal reasons the enrolling teacher must be at least 18 years of age. The teacher should always
be the contact point between you and the AMEB (NSW). If you have a problem with the examination
process please ask the teacher to write to us.

Because of the very large scale of our operations (our staff schedule around 43,000 examinations
each year) it is necessary for us to set some rules with regard to examination dates, transfers, late
fees and refunds. The following points should be noted:

• Some examination dates may fall during school holidays or long weekends.
• Once a practical examination has been scheduled transfers are only permitted on very specific
candidate related grounds and are subject to a Transfer Fee of $55.00 per candidate for each
Level 1 examinations and $66.00 per candidate for each Level 2 or Level 3 examination.
• If there are dates on which you have a prior commitment, including school activities, please ask
the teacher to include a “Special Request” with your enrolment. Special requests included with
the enrolment form do not incur a charge. However any special request submitted after the
Î enrolment will be subject to a fee of $22.00 per candidate per examination. Special requests will
be accepted up to two months prior to the commencement of the relevant examination series or
period.. We will do our best to ensure that wherever possible the “Special Request” is met.
• Written examinations are set federally with each State holding the examinations on the same
dates and times so that candidates are not compromised or disadvantaged. For this reason
written examinations cannot be transferred to alternative dates or times under any circumstances.
• If a candidate wishes to withdraw from an examination partial refunds may be available in some
circumstances and the teacher will be able to give you full details.

Practical Examinations
The teacher will be sent a Notice of Examination for each candidate approximately four weeks prior to
the date of the examination. If you feel the Notice may be overdue please ask the teacher to contact
the AMEB (NSW). The candidate must complete this Notice and give it to the examiner at the
examination.

• Candidates should arrive at the • Instruments must be correctly assembled

examination centre at least 10 minutes and tuned prior to entering the examination
prior to the scheduled commencement room.
time. At some venues such as the Sydney • Candidates must have all their music ready
Conservatorium of Music guardians and for the examination. Unauthorised
teachers generally will not be permitted to photocopies of music are not permitted
go to the examination studio with the except to facilitate page turning, in which
candidate. The AMEB (NSW) staff will case the original music must also be
accompany the candidate at the present.
appropriate time and ensure a safe return • It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure
to the waiting area. that an accompanist is present for the
• Latecomers will only be examined at the examination, where applicable. An
discretion of the examiner. accompanist is required for most non-
keyboard examinations.
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• At the end of the examination candidates
will generally be given their report in an
envelope marked “To the Teacher”. This
envelope should be given to the teacher
who will then convey the result to the
candidate.
• It is not appropriate for examiners to
discuss reports or other examination issues
with teachers, guardians or candidates at
the examination venue.
• Any queries or complaints regarding the
examination result or the examination
process should be directed, through the
teacher, to the State Manager of the AMEB
(NSW). Complaints must be in writing and
received within 10 days of the examination.

Written Examinations
A Notice of Examination for written examinations is forwarded to the teacher approximately two weeks
prior to the examination date. This provides details of the precise time and location of the examination.
The candidate must present this Notice at the examination venue.

• Candidates should arrive at the venue at • No mobile phone or computer equipment is

least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled
starting time of the examination. Reading
time (if applicable) will commence 10
minutes prior to the advertised starting
time.
• No paper product is to be taken into the
examination room other than an approved
English/Foreign Language dictionary that
must be shown to the Supervisor. Any
other paper product will be confiscated.
Manuscript paper for rough workings will
be provided to all candidates.
to be taken into the examination room.
• It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure
that they are attempting the correct paper
and grade. Theory of Music is WHITE,
Musicianship is BLUE, Music Craft is
YELLOW, Speech and Performance
Theory is GREEN.
• Written examination results and certificates
will be sent to the teacher approximately
six to eight weeks after the examination
date.

Examiners
AMEB examiners are professionals in their field and highly trained to conduct quality assessments
and provide informative reports in accordance with the syllabus objectives and their roles in
maintaining examining standards. Each examiner must also undertake a Child Protection Course and
is made aware that their interaction with candidates creates a special, trusting relationship. Our
procedures comply fully with the Working with Children Check legislation.

Examiners are aware that undertaking an examination can be a stressful experience for some
candidates and they do their best to interact with them in a manner which will encourage the quality of
performance presented for assessment, whatever the age of the candidate. Like any other group of
people, examiners all have different personalities and these are reflected in individual personal styles.
All examiners aim to be fair and helpful in their assessment. They give guidance in the form of
detailed reports and have a genuine desire to nurture all interest and talent that comes before them.
However, it should also be understood that an AMEB examination is a formal process to be
conducted within a set structure and timeframe.

Enjoy the Experience!

The best advice for candidates is to prepare properly by ensuring that you have practised sufficiently
and know your pieces, then relax and enjoy the examination experience. Examiners know you are
probably nervous and will take this into account. An AMEB examination is not a life or death situation,
but a means of assessing your musical or speech and drama ability and the effort and preparation you
have put into your studies. Above all, you should enjoy your studies and your performances, whether
your goal is to become a professional musician or actor, a teacher or to perform for your own
pleasure.

We hope you have found this information helpful and we suggest that you check with the music or
speech and drama teacher regarding all our policies. We will be happy to provide you with a copy of
the 2008 Teachers’ Handbook on request.

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 WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
Written Examinations are conducted in accordance with syllabus requirements set out in the AMEB
2008 Manual of Syllabuses and in accordance with the policies and procedures in this Handbook.

Candidates may enrol for two grades of written examinations in the same series providing the
examinations are not scheduled at the same time.

NOTICE OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION

A Notice of Written Examination for each candidate is dispatched to the teacher/private candidate
approximately two weeks prior to the examination. Please note the precise time, date and location for
the examination.
This Notice must be given to the candidate to present at the examination venue.

TEACHERS ARE REMINDED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM CANDIDATES THAT

THEY MUST:

♦ Attend the venue indicated on the Notice of Written Examination.

♦ Arrive at the examination venue at least 20 minutes before the scheduled commencement
time. Reading time (if applicable) will commence 10 minutes prior to the advertised start of the
examination.
♦ ONLY take pens, pencils, erasers and rulers into the examination room. Any paper product will
be confiscated with the exception of an approved English/Foreign Language Dictionary.
♦ Not take mobile phones or computer equipment into the examination.
♦ Complete the attendance slip correctly.
♦ Check that they receive the correct paper from the Supervisor as more than one paper may be
issued at the same examination venue. Teachers must advise candidates that the Theory
Î of Music paper is white, the Musicianship paper is blue and the Music Craft paper is
yellow. Speech and Performance Theory is green.
♦ Write their correct candidate number on the paper.

Candidates whose first language is not English may use a dictionary in written examinations,
providing that the dictionary is Foreign Language/English. Candidates should advise the State Office
in writing that they intend to use a dictionary when they enrol, outlining their reasons for doing so. The
AMEB (NSW) will then provide the candidate with a letter of authorisation that must be presented to
the examination Supervisor prior to the commencement of writing. The Supervisor will check that the
dictionary falls within the guidelines, and that it does not include any other written material.

Before the scheduled commencement of all written examinations (except the Aural component of the
Musicianship and Music Craft examinations), ten minutes reading time is allowed. No writing will be
permitted during this time. At the commencement of Aural Musicianship and Music Craft
examinations, candidates will be given a short listening time, in order to become familiar with the
sounds used on the examination CD. At the conclusion of Aural Musicianship and Music Craft
examinations candidates will have ten minutes checking time during which writing is permitted.

Manuscript paper for rough working will be provided for all aural and written examinations. The
Supervisor will collect all unused working papers; no manuscript paper may be taken from the room.
Only the worked paper (and any attached sheets) will be considered for marking. Pencilled answers
are ONLY acceptable if they are clearly legible.

Written Examinations are conducted throughout Australia on the same date. It is not
possible to reschedule any Written Examination to an alternate date or time.

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 EXAMINATION AREAS/VENUES – SYDNEY METROPOLITAN AREA
Examinations will be held throughout the metropolitan area in schools, colleges and community halls.
Teachers should indicate their preferred examination area on the enrolment form. However, where a
nominated examination area is unavailable, or where no preference of area is specified, candidates
will be directed to the available venue nearest to the teacher’s address.
The Confirmation of Enrolment will indicate the teacher’s preferred examination area. Please notify
the Board immediately if this area is incorrect. While every effort is made to accommodate candidates
in the preferred area, the availability of examination venues is dependent on the capacity of the
venue, and alterations may take place without notice.
Î Candidates for Music Craft and Aural Musicianship examinations will be directed to central
examination venues. Music Craft Aural and Written components will be held on the same day
(Monday, 25 August) at the same venue, but the Aural and Written components of Musicianship may
be held at different venues.
All Speech and Drama candidates may be directed to one central Sydney venue.

EXAMINATION AREAS/VENUES – COUNTRY

As a general rule, a minimum of ten candidates per day is required in order for any examination venue
to be established. For this reason teachers are advised that they should collaborate with other
teachers in their area and enter candidates for the same session in order to ensure a local venue.
Teachers must be aware that the preferred area nominated on the Confirmation of Enrolment may
vary from the venue finally allocated on the Notice of Examination. Candidates in country areas may
be required to travel to the nearest available venue. However, in response to teacher feedback, the
AMEB (NSW) agrees that no candidate should travel more than 125 kilometres (each way) from their
teacher’s studio to the examination venue on any one day. Students sitting for Musicianship
examinations with Aural components, should travel no more than 70 kilometres (each way) from their
teacher’s studio to the examination venue on each of the two days involved. If a Musicianship
candidate travels further than 70 kilometres (each way) on one day, then the other component of the
examination will be held in their teacher’s local centre. If scheduling has already commenced late
enrolments may have to travel further than the distances indicated above.

ISSUE OF EXAMINATION RESULTS AND CERTIFICATES

Written examination results and certificates are issued approximately six to eight weeks after the
examinations have taken place. The marked papers of all Theory of Music and Musicianship
candidates from Grades 1-3 are returned to the teacher. Candidates for Grade 4 and above and all
candidates sitting for Music Craft examinations receive a report from the Assessor giving the marks
awarded for each section and any relevant comments. No Music Craft papers will be returned to
Î
teachers. However, teachers may come to the office to view the papers at a cost of $10.00 per paper.
Arrangements to view papers must be made in advance.

REASSESSMENT OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION PAPERS

If you believe an error has been made a reassessment can be arranged on the receipt of a fee of
$50.00. In the event that an error is established this fee will be refunded. The criteria for
reassessment are limited only to cases of incorrect addition of the marks and/or errors of fact.
Requests based on differences in interpretation or professional judgement will not be considered.

All Music Craft papers and papers from Grade 4 upwards in Theory of Music and Musicianship with a
result of 63 or 64 will automatically be re-assessed by a second Assessor. The higher of the two
marks will be the mark recorded. The Assessor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be
entered into regarding that decision.

PROVISIONAL ENROLMENTS
Candidates needing an additional requirement of a written component in order to complete their
AMusA or LMusA examination, and who enrol in the May series of written examinations, may submit a
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 Provisional Enrolment for the same grade and syllabus for the August series as a safeguard against
an unsatisfactory result on the first attempt. This also applies to Speech and Drama candidates who
require prerequisites in order to enrol for ASDA, ADPA, LSDA, LDPA or FSDA practical examinations.
In the event that the candidate is successful in the first series, a full refund (less $20.00 administration
fee) will be issued provided we receive written notification of the withdrawal by 18 July, 2008.
Enrolments for both series must be made at the same time by the closing date for the May written
examinations, and the August enrolment must be clearly marked "Provisional Enrolment".

TRANSFER OF EXAMINATIONS BETWEEN SERIES

Candidates may transfer from one written series to another in the same year free of charge provided
we receive written notification at least one month prior to the commencement of the series in which
the candidate was originally enrolled. A transfer fee of $55.00 will apply if less than one month’s notice
is provided. The AMEB (NSW) must be notified prior to the scheduled examination. It is not possible
to transfer examinations from one year to another under any circumstances.

AMEB (NSW) POLICIES ON THE WEB SITE

¡ Information regarding the following AMEB (NSW) policies can be located on our web site,
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au under Examinations, Policies. Teachers should familiarise themselves with
these policies as they form part of the conditions for enrolment.

• AMEB Shield
• Appeal Procedures for Practical Associate Diploma Examinations
• Candidates with Special Needs
• Certificates
• Child Protection Procedures
• Copyright
• Criteria for the Use of Private Studios
• Privacy Policy
• Provisional Enrolments for Written Examinations

If you do not have access to the Internet the AMEB (NSW) will be happy to send you a hard copy of
this information.

AMEB CONNECT
AMEB Connect enables teachers, examiners and venue owners to access information about their
examinations online through the AMEB (NSW) website
If you are a teacher, you may:
- check that your enrolment forms have been processed
- see provisional dates for your candidates’ examinations once they have been scheduled
- check for any errors in your personal details and correct them
- view candidates’ results as soon as they are added
- grant your candidates access to their own details

¡ To use AMEB Connect for the first time, go to www.ameb.nsw.edu.au and click to begin a Connect
session. You then click on “I want web access” and enter your teacher number and a user name,
which should be something you can easily remember. The AMEB (NSW) office will then send you a
password by mail, or by email if we already have this address on our database. Log on using your
existing user name and the password provided. You may change your password once you have
logged on to AMEB Connect.
Please remember that all dates for examinations that you may see online are provisional until you
receive written confirmation in the form of a Notice of Examination.
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 NEWS FROM FEDERAL OFFICE 2008
SYLLABUSES
New Syllabuses
Singing for Leisure and Saxophone for Leisure
Following the successful pilot in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, these syllabuses
have been revised and the AMEB is pleased to announce their national release. The revised
syllabuses replace the pilot syllabuses and from 2008 only the revised syllabuses as set out in the
2008 Manual of Syllabuses will be examinable. Singing for Leisure and Saxophone for Leisure
Grade Books, Level 1 (Preliminary to Grade 4) are also being released with the new syllabuses –
see PUBLICATIONS below.

Reviews
Cello and Singing
These two syllabuses are being reviewed during 2007 and 2008. Regular updates will be posted
on the AMEB Federal Office website as Federal Office progresses through the review process.
Please check www.ameb.edu.au for the latest news on these reviews.

Harp
A literature review of the Harp syllabus will be undertaken during 2007 and 2008.

Music Craft
Following the successful release of Music Craft Level 1, the Federal Board has undertaken to
extend the Music Craft syllabus into Level 2 by developing Grades 5 and 6 of this syllabus. Please
check www.ameb.edu.au for further information, and to contribute to the development of this
syllabus.

Bassoon
A review of this syllabus will commence in the second half of 2008. Regular updates will be posted
on the AMEB Federal Office website during 2008 and 2009. Please check www.ameb.edu.au after
July 2008 for the latest news on this review.

General Syllabus News

Theory of Music
The Federal Board has authorised a number of changes to the Theory of Music syllabus, which will
take effect from 2009. During 2008, only the current syllabus structure will be examined. From
2009, only the new syllabus structure (including new Set Works) will be examined. One year’s
notice is hereby given of the changes to this syllabus.

The Federal Board has authorised the deletion of pianoforte-style harmonisation from Grade 3 and
Grade 4 Harmony to take effect from 2009. From 2009, candidates in Grade 3 and Grade 4 will
only be required to harmonise in four-part vocal style. During 2008, candidates in Grade 3 and
Grade 4 Theory of Music examinations may be asked to harmonise in either pianoforte or four-part
vocal style.

The works set for study in each grade (Set Works or Folk Tunes) are to be changed from 2009.
During 2008, only the works currently set for study will be examined. From 2009, only the new Set
Works or Folk Tunes will be examined. One year’s notice is hereby given of the withdrawal of the
pre-existing Set Works and Folk Tunes. The new Set Works for 2009 and beyond, together with
other changes relating to Theory of Music are contained in the 2008 Manual of Syllabuses.

Musicianship
The Federal Board has authorised a number of changes to the Musicianship syllabus, which will
take effect from 2009. During 2008, only the current syllabus structure will be examined. From
2009, only the new syllabus structure (including new Set Works) will be examined. One year’s
notice is hereby given of the changes to this syllabus.

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The works set for study in each grade (Set Works or Folk Tunes) are to be changed from 2009.
During 2008, only the works currently set for study will be examined. From 2009, only the new Set
Works or Folk Tunes will be examined. One year’s notice is hereby given of the withdrawal of the
pre-existing Set Works and Folk Tunes. The new Set Works for 2009 and beyond, together with
other changes relating to Musicianship are contained in the 2008 Manual of Syllabuses.

Saxophone
The Saxophone syllabus prescribes the playing of orchestral excerpts for List D in Grade 6, Grade
7 and Grade 8 from The Orchestral Saxophonist (ed. Ronkin and Frascotti). Candidates who are
unable to obtain access to this publication, or who do not wish to perform orchestral excerpts, may
select a further work from any of Lists A, B or C to present at examination in place in List D.

PUBLICATIONS
New Releases
Singing for Leisure
Singing for Leisure Grade Books – Series 1. These books will be offered from Preliminary to Grade
4. Each Grade book will be accompanied by a backing CD, which may be used during
examination. These publications will be available in November 2007 from music retail outlets.

Saxophone for Leisure

Saxophone for Leisure Grade Books – Series 1. These books will be offered from Preliminary to
Grade 4. Each Grade book will be accompanied by a backing CD, which may be used during
examination. These publications will be available in February 2008 from music retail outlets.

TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES IN PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS

General Knowledge Tests – Level 2 – Certificate of Performance
The Board has amended General Knowledge Tests – Level 2 to include Certificate of
Performance.

Note that the wording of the Guidelines has been modified in order to exclude Extra Lists from the
General Knowledge requirements. General Knowledge questions cannot be asked about Extra
List works. Only works in Lists A, B, C and D (where applicable) may be used as the basis for
General Knowledge questions.

REGULATIONS
Regulation 19(b)
Please note that the Federal Board has authorised a change to the wording of Regulation 19(b)
effective from 2008. Previously, candidates for Associate and Licentiate practical examinations
have had to fulfill the Theory or Musicianship Additional Requirement within a year of undertaking
the practical examination. The Federal Board has now removed this time limitation. Please refer
to Regulation 19(b) for details.

Regulation 19(d)
The Board has amended Regulation 19(d) – Recommended pre-entry levels. The Federal Board
has approved the inclusion of the Certificate of Performance amongst those awards for which there
are recommended pre-entry levels. Please refer to Regulation 19(d) for details.

EXTRA LISTS
The Federal Board has amended the requirements for all syllabuses with regard to Extra Lists.
From 2008, candidates will be required to prepare two Extra List pieces only from Grade 2 to
Grade 7, both inclusive. Extra List works are not required for Preliminary, Grade 1, Grade 8,
Certificate of Performance or Level 3 examinations.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Level 2 of some syllabuses has been capped with an award called ‘Certificate of Completion’.
From 2008, this award will be called ‘Certificate of Performance’.

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE FROM AMEB (NSW)
Payment for the following AMEB resources may be made by cash, cheque, money order or credit
card. Credit facilities (Mastercard and Visa only) are also available by phone or fax order for orders
over $10.00.

ITEM COST POSTAGE &

(including GST) HANDLING

2008 Manuals of Syllabuses

2008 Music Syllabuses $14.00 $5.00
2007-2008 Speech and Drama Syllabuses $12.50 $1.60
CPM Syllabus $5.50 $1.60
(also available on
Federal web site)
Other Publications
2008 Teachers’ Handbook Free No Charge (also
The Handbook contains essential information available on web site)
on policies and examination procedures for
the AMEB examination system in NSW.
Knowing the Score $5.00 $1.60
This publication provides an outline of the
AMEB examination system and helpful hints
for candidates and their parents.
Piano Works for Small Hands (new syllabus) $5.00 $1.60
This booklet contains a selection of material
suitable for candidates with small hands.
Vocal Booklet - Suggested Own Choice Songs $5.00 $1.60
A list of musicals and excerpts from musicals (also available on web
suitable for use in AMEB examinations. site)
Past Examination Papers
Some past Theory of Music, Musicianship $2.50 per paper $1.60
and Music Craft papers are available, while
stocks last. (Check availability with AMEB
(NSW) before ordering.)
Musicianship CDs and Aural papers are $10.00 per set $1.60
available for Grade 4 only. Other grades are
not available due to copyright laws.
Music Craft CDs and Aural papers $10.00 per set $1.60
Speech and Performance Theory shell $2.50 per paper $1.60
papers may be downloaded free of charge if downloaded and posted
from the AMEB federal office web site – by the AMEB (NSW)
www.ameb.edu.au
Certificates and Results Records
Letter of attainment $11.00 per candidate No Charge
Duplicate or replacement certificate $27.50 per certificate No Charge
Duplicate certificate (archive retrieval) $37.50 per certificate No Charge
Record of Teachers’ Candidates’ Results $11.00 No Charge
(1988 onwards)
Additional Certificates (Group Examinations) $11.00 per certificate No Charge

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 SUBJECT CODES AND FEES – MUSIC

The relevant subject code must be used on the Enrolment Form.

WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
THEORY OF MUSIC FEE ($) MUSICIANSHIP FEE ($)
0001 First Grade 58.00 0021 First Grade 58.00
0002 Second Grade 58.00 0022 Second Grade 58.00
0003 Third Grade 63.00 0023 Third Grade 63.00
0004 Fourth Grade 63.00 0024 Fourth Grade 69.00
0005 Fifth Grade 67.00 0025 Fifth Grade 72.00
0006 Sixth Grade 67.00 0026 Sixth Grade 72.00
0007 Seventh Grade, Paper 1 94.00 0027 Seventh Grade 99.00
0008 Seventh Grade, Paper 2 94.00 0028 Eighth Grade 99.00
0009 Associate, Paper 1 96.00 0029 Associate, Section I 101.00
0010 Associate, Paper 2 96.00 0030 Associate, Section II 101.00
0011 Associate, Paper 3 96.00
0012 Licentiate, Paper 1 106.00
0013 Licentiate, Paper 2 106.00
0014 Licentiate, Paper 3 106.00

MUSIC CRAFT FEE ($)

1540 Preliminary 58.00
1541 First Grade 60.00
1542 Second Grade 60.00
1543 Third Grade 65.00
1544 Fourth Grade 69.00

TEACHING CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS

Please specify relevant instrument on enrolment form.

CERTIFICATE TEACHER LICENTIATE TEACHER

OF MUSIC (CTMusA) FEE ($) OF MUSIC (LTMusA) FEE ($)
0904 Section I (Written) 96.00 0992 Section I (Written) 106.00
0905 Section II (Folio) 96.00 0903 Section II (Folio) 106.00
0906 Section III (A) (Practical) 119.00 0993 Section III (A) (Practical) 240.00
0907 Section III (B) (Practical) 119.00 0994 Section III (B) (Practical) 240.00

ASSOCIATE TEACHER
OF MUSIC (ATMusA) FEE ($)
0998 Section I (Written) 96.00
0129 Section II (Folio) 96.00
0318 Section III (A) (Practical) 240.00
0319 Section III (B) (Practical) 240.00

All prices quoted in this handbook include GST unless stated otherwise.

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 PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS – MUSIC
KEYBOARD INSTRUMENTS

PIANO FEE ($) PIANO FOR LEISURE FEE ($)

1140 Preliminary Grade 59.00 1820 Preliminary 55.00
1141 First Grade 62.00 1821 First Grade 61.00
1142 Second Grade 62.00 1822 Second Grade 61.00
1143 Third Grade 70.00 1823 Third Grade 64.00
1144 Fourth Grade 70.00 1824 Fourth Grade 64.00
1145 Fifth Grade 76.00 1825 Fifth Grade 71.00
1146 Sixth Grade 76.00 1826 Sixth Grade 71.00
1147 Seventh Grade 87.00 1827 Seventh Grade 78.00
1148 Eighth Grade 103.00 1828 Eighth Grade 91.00
1149 Associate Performing 183.00 1829 Certificate of Performance 119.00
1152 Licentiate Performing 274.00

ACCORDION STRADELLA FEE ($) ACCORDION FREE BASS FEE ($)

0610 Preliminary 59.00 0630 Preliminary 59.00
0611 First Grade 62.00 0631 First Grade 62.00
0612 Second Grade 62.00 0632 Second Grade 62.00
0613 Third Grade 70.00 0633 Third Grade 70.00
0614 Fourth Grade 70.00 0634 Fourth Grade 70.00
0615 Fifth Grade 76.00 0635 Fifth Grade 76.00
0616 Sixth Grade 76.00 0636 Sixth Grade 76.00
0617 Seventh Grade 87.00 0637 Seventh Grade 87.00
0618 Eighth Grade 103.00 0638 Eighth Grade 103.00
0619 Associate Performing 183.00 0639 Associate Performing 183.00
0620 Licentiate Performing 274.00 0640 Licentiate 274.00

ORGAN FEE ($) ELECTRONIC ORGAN FEE ($)

0090 Preliminary 59.00
0091 First Grade 62.00
0092 Second Grade 62.00
0373 Third Grade 70.00 0093 Third Grade 70.00
0374 Fourth Grade 70.00 0094 Fourth Grade 70.00
0375 Fifth Grade 76.00 0095 Fifth Grade 76.00
0376 Sixth Grade 76.00 0096 Sixth Grade 76.00
0377 Seventh Grade 87.00 0097 Seventh Grade 87.00
0378 Eighth Grade 103.00 0098 Eighth Grade 103.00
0379 Associate Performing 183.00 0099 Associate Performing 183.00
0427 Licentiate Performing 274.00 0909 Licentiate Performing 274.00

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 STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
HARP FEE ($) VIOLIN FEE ($)
1800 Preliminary 59.00
0231 First Grade 62.00 1801 First Grade 62.00
0232 Second Grade 62.00 1802 Second Grade 62.00
0233 Third Grade 70.00 1803 Third Grade 70.00
0234 Fourth Grade 70.00 1804 Fourth Grade 70.00
0235 Fifth Grade 76.00 1805 Fifth Grade 76.00
0236 Sixth Grade 76.00 1806 Sixth Grade 76.00
0237 Seventh Grade 87.00 1807 Seventh Grade 87.00
0238 Eighth Grade 103.00 1808 Eighth Grade 103.00
0239 Associate Performing 183.00 1809 Associate Performing 183.00
0249 Licentiate Performing 274.00 1810 Licentiate Performing 274.00

VIOLA FEE ($) VIOLA FEE ($)

(2006 - OLD SYLLABUS) (2007 - NEW SYLLABUS)
01860 Preliminary 59.00
0591 First Grade 62.00 01861 First Grade 62.00
0592 Second Grade 62.00 01862 Second Grade 62.00
0593 Third Grade 70.00 01863 Third Grade 70.00
0594 Fourth Grade 70.00 01864 Fourth Grade 70.00
0595 Fifth Grade 76.00 01865 Fifth Grade 76.00
0596 Sixth Grade 76.00 01866 Sixth Grade 76.00
0597 Seventh Grade 87.00 01867 Seventh Grade 87.00
0598 Eighth Grade 103.00 01868 Eighth Grade 103.00
0599 Associate Performing 183.00 01869 Associate Performing 183.00
0600 Licentiate Performing 274.00 01870 Licentiate Performing 274.00

VIOLONCELLO FEE ($) DOUBLE BASS FEE ($)

0433 Preliminary 59.00 0737 Preliminary 59.00
0434 First Grade 62.00 0748 First Grade 62.00
0435 Second Grade 62.00 0749 Second Grade 62.00
0436 Third Grade 70.00 0750 Third Grade 70.00
0437 Fourth Grade 70.00 0751 Fourth Grade 70.00
0438 Fifth Grade 76.00 0752 Fifth Grade 76.00
0444 Sixth Grade 76.00 0753 Sixth Grade 76.00
0445 Seventh Grade 87.00 0754 Seventh Grade 87.00
0446 Eighth Grade 103.00 0755 Eighth Grade 103.00
0447 Associate Performing 183.00 0756 Associate Performing 183.00
0448 Licentiate Performing 274.00 0757 Licentiate Performing 274.00

CLASSICAL GUITAR FEE ($) SYDNEY EISTEDDFOD PRESENTS

0649 Preliminary 59.00
0641 First Grade 62.00 2008 McDonald’s Performing Arts
0642 Second Grade 62.00 Challenge
0643 Third Grade 70.00
0644 Fourth Grade 70.00 The biggest competitive festival of its kind in the world. Enjoy
0645 Fifth Grade 76.00 watching and performing classical and contemporary singing,
0646 Sixth Grade 76.00 speech, drama and lots of instrumental: jazz bands, stage bands,
0647 Seventh Grade 87.00 concert bands, rock bands, symphony orchestras, chamber music,
0648 Eighth Grade 103.00 piano, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, saxophone,
0713 Associate Performing 183.00 flute, guitar, solo woodwind
0714 Licentiate Performing 274.00 & brass, world music and much more.
ENTRIES CLOSE MARCH
26, 2008
Competition held
June - September
For a free syllabus or
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 WIND INSTRUMENTS

RECORDER FEE ($) BASSOON FEE ($)

0601 First Grade 62.00 0308 First Grade 62.00
0602 Second Grade 62.00 0309 Second Grade 62.00
0603 Third Grade 70.00 0383 Third Grade 70.00
0604 Fourth Grade 70.00 0384 Fourth Grade 70.00
0605 Fifth Grade 76.00 0385 Fifth Grade 76.00
0606 Sixth Grade 76.00 0386 Sixth Grade 76.00
0607 Seventh Grade 87.00 0387 Seventh Grade 87.00
0608 Eighth Grade 103.00 0388 Eighth Grade 103.00
0609 Associate Performing 183.00 0389 Associate Performing 183.00
0209 Licentiate Performing 274.00 0399 Licentiate Performing 274.00

PICCOLO FEE ($) FLUTE FEE ($)

0672 First Grade 62.00 0571 First Grade 62.00
0673 Second Grade 62.00 0572 Second Grade 62.00
0674 Third Grade 70.00 0573 Third Grade 70.00
0174 Fourth Grade 70.00 0574 Fourth Grade 70.00
0575 Fifth Grade 76.00
0576 Sixth Grade 76.00
0767 Seventh Grade 87.00
0768 Eighth Grade 103.00
0769 Associate Performing 183.00
0770 Licentiate Performing 274.00

OBOE FEE ($) CLARINET FEE ($)

1121 First Grade 62.00 0621 First Grade 62.00
1122 Second Grade 62.00 0622 Second Grade 62.00
1123 Third Grade 70.00 0623 Third Grade 70.00
1124 Fourth Grade 70.00 0624 Fourth Grade 70.00
1125 Fifth Grade 76.00 0625 Fifth Grade 76.00
1126 Sixth Grade 76.00 0626 Sixth Grade 76.00
1127 Seventh Grade 87.00 0627 Seventh Grade 87.00
1128 Eighth Grade 103.00 0628 Eighth Grade 103.00
1129 Associate Performing 183.00 0629 Associate Performing 183.00
1130 Licentiate Performing 274.00 0339 Licentiate Performing 274.00

SAXOPHONE FEE ($) SAXOPHONE FOR LEISURE FEE ($)

1830 Preliminary 55.00
0161 First Grade 62.00 1831 First Grade 61.00
0162 Second Grade 62.00 1832 Second Grade 61.00
0163 Third Grade 70.00 1833 Third Grade 64.00
0164 Fourth Grade 70.00 1834 Fourth Grade 64.00
0165 Fifth Grade 76.00 1835 Fifth Grade 71.00
0166 Sixth Grade 76.00 1836 Sixth Grade 71.00
0167 Seventh Grade 87.00 1837 Seventh Grade 78.00
0168 Eighth Grade 103.00 1838 Eighth Grade 91.00
0169 Associate Performing 183.00 1839 Certificate of Performance 119.00
0179 Licentiate Performing 274.00

All prices quoted in this handbook include GST unless stated otherwise.

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 BRASS INSTRUMENTS

FRENCH HORN FEE ($) TRUMPET FEE ($)

0931 First Grade 62.00 0921 First Grade 62.00
0932 Second Grade 62.00 0922 Second Grade 62.00
0933 Third Grade 70.00 0923 Third Grade 70.00
0934 Fourth Grade 70.00 0924 Fourth Grade 70.00
0935 Fifth Grade 76.00 0925 Fifth Grade 76.00
0936 Sixth Grade 76.00 0926 Sixth Grade 76.00
0937 Seventh Grade 87.00 0927 Seventh Grade 87.00
0938 Eighth Grade 103.00 0928 Eighth Grade 103.00
0939 Associate Performing 183.00 0929 Associate Performing 183.00
0940 Licentiate Performing 274.00 0930 Licentiate Performing 274.00

TROMBONE FEE ($) BASS TROMBONE FEE ($)

0941 First Grade 62.00
0942 Second Grade 62.00
0943 Third Grade 70.00
0944 Fourth Grade 70.00
0945 Fifth Grade 76.00 1165 Fifth Grade 76.00
0946 Sixth Grade 76.00 1166 Sixth Grade 76.00
0947 Seventh Grade 87.00 1167 Seventh Grade 87.00
0948 Eighth Grade 103.00 1168 Eighth Grade 103.00
0949 Associate Performing 183.00
0950 Licentiate Performing 274.00

EUPHONIUM FEE ($) TUBA FEE ($)

0842 First Grade 62.00 0951 First Grade 62.00
0843 Second Grade 62.00 0952 Second Grade 62.00
0844 Third Grade 70.00 0953 Third Grade 70.00
0845 Fourth Grade 70.00 0954 Fourth Grade 70.00
0851 Fifth Grade 76.00 0955 Fifth Grade 76.00
0852 Sixth Grade 76.00 0956 Sixth Grade 76.00
0853 Seventh Grade 87.00 0957 Seventh Grade 87.00
0854 Eighth Grade 103.00 0958 Eighth Grade 103.00
0855 Associate Performing 183.00 0959 Associate Performing 183.00
0856 Licentiate Performing 274.00 0960 Licentiate Performing 274.00

BAND INSTRUMENTS
E FLAT SOPRANO CORNET FEE ($) B FLAT CORNET FEE ($)
1001 First Grade 62.00 1011 First Grade 62.00
1002 Second Grade 62.00 1012 Second Grade 62.00
1003 Third Grade 70.00 1013 Third Grade 70.00
1004 Fourth Grade 70.00 1014 Fourth Grade 70.00
1005 Fifth Grade 76.00 1015 Fifth Grade 76.00
1006 Sixth Grade 76.00 1016 Sixth Grade 76.00
1007 Seventh Grade 87.00 1017 Seventh Grade 87.00
1008 Eighth Grade 103.00 1018 Eighth Grade 103.00
1009 Associate Performing 183.00 1019 Associate Performing 183.00
1010 Licentiate Performing 274.00 1020 Licentiate Performing 274.00

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B FLAT FLUGEL HORN FEE ($) E FLAT TENOR HORN FEE ($)
1021 First Grade 62.00 1031 First Grade 62.00
1022 Second Grade 62.00 1032 Second Grade 62.00
1023 Third Grade 70.00 1033 Third Grade 70.00
1024 Fourth Grade 70.00 1034 Fourth Grade 70.00
1025 Fifth Grade 76.00 1035 Fifth Grade 76.00
1026 Sixth Grade 76.00 1036 Sixth Grade 76.00
1027 Seventh Grade 87.00 1037 Seventh Grade 87.00
1028 Eighth Grade 103.00 1038 Eighth Grade 103.00
1029 Associate Performing 183.00 1039 Associate Performing 183.00
1030 Licentiate Performing 274.00 1040 Licentiate Performing 274.00

B FLAT BARITONE FEE ($) B FLAT EUPHONIUM FEE ($)

1041 First Grade 62.00 1071 First Grade 62.00
1042 Second Grade 62.00 1072 Second Grade 62.00
1043 Third Grade 70.00 1073 Third Grade 70.00
1044 Fourth Grade 70.00 1074 Fourth Grade 70.00
1045 Fifth Grade 76.00 1075 Fifth Grade 76.00
1046 Sixth Grade 76.00 1076 Sixth Grade 76.00
1047 Seventh Grade 87.00 1077 Seventh Grade 87.00
1048 Eighth Grade 103.00 1078 Band Eighth Grade 103.00
1049 Associate Performing 183.00 1079 Associate Performing 183.00
1050 Licentiate Performing 274.00 1080 Licentiate Performing 274.00

B FLAT TENOR TROMBONE FEE ($) B FLAT AND F TROMBONE FEE ($)
1051 First Grade 62.00 1061 First Grade 62.00
1052 Second Grade 62.00 1062 Second Grade 62.00
1053 Third Grade 70.00 1063 Third Grade 70.00
1054 Fourth Grade 70.00 1064 Fourth Grade 70.00
1055 Fifth Grade 76.00 1065 Fifth Grade 76.00
1056 Sixth Grade 76.00 1066 Sixth Grade 76.00
1057 Seventh Grade 84.00 1067 Seventh Grade 87.00
1058 Eighth Grade 103.00 1068 Eighth Grade 103.00
1059 Associate Performing 183.00 1069 Associate Performing 183.00
1060 Licentiate Performing 274.00 1070 Licentiate Performing 274.00

E FLAT BASS TUBA FEE ($) B FLAT BASS TUBA FEE ($)
1081 First Grade 62.00 1091 First Grade 62.00
1082 Second Grade 62.00 1092 Second Grade 62.00
1083 Third Grade 70.00 1093 Third Grade 70.00
1084 Fourth Grade 70.00 1094 Fourth Grade 70.00
1085 Fifth Grade 76.00 1095 Fifth Grade 76.00
1086 Sixth Grade 76.00 1096 Sixth Grade 76.00
1087 Seventh Grade 87.00 1097 Seventh Grade 87.00
1088 Eighth Grade 103.00 1098 Eighth Grade 103.00
1089 Associate Performing 183.00 1099 Associate Performing 183.00
1090 Licentiate Performing 274.00 1100 Licentiate Performing 274.00

C TUBA FEE ($) BASS TROMBONE FEE ($)

1101 First Grade 62.00 1111 First Grade 62.00
1102 Second Grade 62.00 1112 Second Grade 62.00
1103 Third Grade 70.00 1113 Third Grade 70.00
1104 Fourth Grade 70.00 1114 Fourth Grade 70.00

Candidates above Fourth Grade, please see relevant brass instruments section.

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 OTHER CATEGORIES
SINGING FEE ($) SINGING FOR LEISURE FEE ($)
1840 Preliminary 55.00
1841 First Grade 61.00
0962 Second Grade 62.00 1842 Second Grade 61.00
0963 Third Grade 70.00 1843 Third Grade 64.00
0964 Fourth Grade 70.00 1844 Fourth Grade 64.00
0965 Fifth Grade 76.00 1845 Fifth Grade 71.00
0966 Sixth Grade 76.00 1846 Sixth Grade 71.00
0967 Seventh Grade 87.00 1847 Seventh Grade 78.00
0968 Eighth Grade 103.00 1848 Eighth Grade 91.00
0969 Associate Performing 183.00 1849 Certificate of Performance 119.00
0970 Licentiate Performing 274.00

PERCUSSION
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FEE ($)
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0252 Second Grade 72.00
0253 Third Grade 78.00
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0254 Fourth Grade 78.00
0255 Fifth Grade 82.00
0256 Sixth Grade 82.00
0257 Seventh Grade 92.00
0258 Eighth Grade 106.00

FELLOWSHIP OF MUSIC AUSTRALIA (FMusA)

9999 645.00
(All Instruments – please specify on enrolment form)

CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC

KEYBOARD FEE ($) BASS FEE ($)
9120 Preliminary 64.00 9201 Advancing Step 1 96.00
9121 First Grade 72.00 9202 Advancing Step 2 96.00
9122 Second Grade 72.00 9203 Advancing Step 3 96.00
9123 Third Grade 78.00 9204 Advancing Step 4 96.00
9124 Fourth Grade 78.00
9125 Fifth Grade 82.00
9126 Sixth Grade 82.00
9127 Seventh Grade 92.00
9128 Eighth Grade 106.00
9129 Certificate of Performance 119.00

DRUM KIT FEE ($) GUITAR FEE ($)

9301 Advancing Step 1 96.00 9401 Advancing Step 1 96.00
9302 Advancing Step 2 96.00 9402 Advancing Step 2 96.00
9303 Advancing Step 3 96.00 9403 Advancing Step 3 96.00
9304 Advancing Step 4 96.00 9404 Advancing Step 4 96.00

VOCAL FEE ($)

9501 Advancing Step 1 96.00
9502 Advancing Step 2 96.00
9503 Advancing Step 3 96.00
9504 Advancing Step 4 96.00

All prices quoted in this handbook include GST unless stated otherwise.
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SUBJECT CODES and FEES – SPEECH & DRAMA
WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
SPEECH AND
PERFORMANCE THEORY FEE ($)
1661 First Grade 58.00
1662 Second Grade 58.00
1663 Third Grade 63.00
1664 Fourth Grade 63.00
1665 Fifth Grade 67.00
1666 Sixth Grade 67.00
1667 Seventh Grade 94.00

DIPLOMA EXAMINATIONS
SPEECH AND DRAMA SPEECH AND DRAMA
PERFORMING DIPLOMAS FEE ($) TEACHING DIPLOMAS FEE ($)
0813 ASDA Section I, Practical 183.00 0123 ASDA Section I, Practical 183.00
0015 ASDA Section II, Written 96.00 0124 ASDA Section II, Written 96.00
1930 ADPA Section I, Practical 183.00 1932 ADPA Section I, Practical 183.00
1931 ADPA Section II, Written 96.00 1933 ADPA Section II, Written 96.00
0825 LSDA Section I, Practical 274.00 0125 LSDA Section I, Practical 274.00
0016 LSDA Section II, Written 106.00 0126 LSDA Section II, Written 106.00
0017 LSDA Section III, Dissertation 106.00 0127 LSDA Section III, Dissertation 106.00
1934 LDPA Section I, Practical 274.00 1937 LDPA Section I, Practical 274.00
1935 LDPA Section II, Written 106.00 1938 LDPA Section II, Written 106.00
1936 LDPA Section III Dissertation 106.00 1939 LDPA Section III, Dissertation 106.00
9991 Fellowship (FSDA) 645.00

VOICE AND COMMUNICATION

DIPLOMA FEE ($)
1910 APCA Section I, Practical 183.00
1911 APCA Section II, Folio 96.00

PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
SPEECH AND DRAMA FEE ($) DRAMA & PERFORMANCE FEE ($)
0900 Introductory 55.00 1920 Preliminary 59.00
0650 Elementary 55.00 1921 First Grade 62.00
0651 Preliminary 61.00 1922 Second Grade 62.00
0652 First Grade 64.00 1923 Third Grade 70.00
0653 Second Grade 64.00 1924 Fourth Grade 70.00
0654 Third Grade 73.00 1925 Fifth Grade 76.00
0655 Fourth Grade 73.00 1926 Sixth Grade 76.00
0657 Fifth Grade 80.00 1927 Seventh Grade 78.00
0659 Sixth Grade 80.00 1928 Eighth Grade 91.00
0661 Seventh Grade 87.00 1929 Certificate (CDPA) 119.00

All prices quoted in this handbook include GST unless stated otherwise.

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SPEECH IN ACTION FEE ($)
0582 Preparatory 1 54.00
0663 Preparatory 2 54.00
0664 Preparatory 3 55.00
0665 Level One 61.00
0666 Level Two 61.00
0667 Level Three 64.00
0668 Level Four 64.00
0669 Level Five 71.00
0670 Level Six 71.00
0671 Level Seven 78.00
0891 Certificate (CSCA) 119.00

DRAMA & COMMUNICATION FEE ($)

(Group Examination – only one entry per group)
0197 Introductory 74.00
0191 First Grade 79.00
0192 Second Grade 79.00
0193 Third Grade 85.00
0194 Fourth Grade 85.00
0195 Fifth Grade 95.00
0196 Sixth Grade 106.00

VOICE & COMMUNICATION FEE ($)

1900 Preliminary 55.00
1901 First Grade 61.00
1902 Second Grade 61.00
1903 Third Grade 70.00
1904 Fourth Grade 70.00
1905 Fifth Grade 74.00
1906 Sixth Grade 74.00
1907 Seventh Grade 78.00
1908 Eighth Grade 91.00
1909 Certificate (CVCA) 119.00
1910 Associate (APCA) Sect I (Prac) 183.00

SUMMARY OF FEES AND CHARGES

All prices quoted in this handbook include GST unless stated otherwise.

Service Cost Details

on Page
Change of Teacher $55.00 15
Dishonoured Credit Card/Cheque Payment $15.00 (incl bank fees) 7
Enrolment Withdrawals/Refunds Various 10
Examination Fees Various 28-36
Incomplete certification or teacher details on $5.00 per form 7
Enrolment Form
*Late Enrolment Fees: Up to one week late $10.00 per candidate 6
More than one week late $55.00 per candidate
Provisional Enrolments – Written Examinations $20.00 23
Reassessment of Written Papers $50.00 23
Resources: Syllabuses, Theory Papers, Teaching Various 27
Aids, Certificates, etc
Special Requests (no charge if attached to or $22.00 8
accompanying enrolment form)
Transfer Fees before scheduled (where $55.00 per candidate 14
applicable)
Transfer Fees after scheduled Level 1: $55.00 per candidate 14
Level 2 & 3: $66.00 per candidate
Viewing Music Craft papers $10.00 23
*GST does not apply
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