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2009 teachers’ handbook

New South Wales
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Your Teacher Details:
Teacher Number _______________________________________________

AMEB Connect User Name _______________________________________________

AMEB Connect Password (hint) _______________________________________________

Important Dates to Note

Please check for other commitments that your students and their families may have within your
advertised examination period. After checking, please note any dates to avoid when filling in the
“Special Request” box on your AMEB enrolment form.

January 27 Term 1 commences for NSW Government schools

February 20 Closing Date for First Metropolitan enrolments
Closing Date for May Written enrolments
March 20 Closing Date for Series 2 Country enrolments
April 10 NSW Government school holidays commence
Good Friday public holiday
April 25 ANZAC Day (Saturday)
April 27 ANZAC Day Public Holiday
April 28 Term 2 commences for NSW Government schools
May 12–14 NAPLAN tests for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9
(Details: www.naplan.edu.au)
June 8 Queen’s Birthday public holiday
June 12 Closing Date for Metropolitan enrolments, Postcodes 2000–2109
Closing Date for August Written enrolments
June 19 Closing Date for Series 4 Diploma enrolments
July 11 NSW Government school holidays commence
July 27 Term 3 commences for NSW Government schools
July 31 Closing Date for Second Metro enrolments, Postcodes 2110–2999
Closing Date for Series 8 Country enrolments
Closing Date for CPM and Percussion enrolments
August 24 Last day for late entries for Second Metro exams

AMEB IN NSW, QLD,WA

October 3 NSW Government school holidays commence
At the new AMEB (NSW)
October 5 Labour Day public holiday (Monday) studios, Clarence Street,
Sydney:

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October 19 Term 4 commences for NSW Government schools
December 18 Last day of school year for NSW Government schools » Kawai uprights
2 x K5, 4 x K6
With the completion of brand new studios in Sydney, AMEB (NSW) conducted » Kawai grands
For any potential clashes, please submit a special request specifying the dates to be avoided. a thorough examination of pianos available in the market. Recommendations 3 x RX2, 2 x RX3, 1 x SK7
NB: School term dates and public holidays were correct at the time of printing. were sought from key advisors and its keyboard examiners.
For 2009 School Certificate and HSC exam dates, please check the NSW Board of Studies website The result? Just like the AMEB state offices in Queensland and Western Australia,
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For performers, teachers and players at all levels, Kawai is the piano of the future.

Advertising disclaimer: All advertisements in this handbook or enclosed flyers are paid advertising www.kawai.net.au
and do not constitute the views of, or endorsement by, AMEB (NSW).
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Contents
Additional Requirements 13 FMusA and FSDA Program Approvals 11
AMEB Connect 20 LMusA Program Approvals 11
Candidates with Special Needs 17 Late Enrolment Fees 8
Change of Teacher 26 News from State AMEB 5
Confirmation of Enrolment 14 Non-English Speaking Candidates 17
Diploma Examinations 7, 17 Online Information for Teachers and Examiners
Dress Code 17 (AMEB Connect) 20

Enrolment Forms 8–11 Photocopies 17

Examination Dates and Times 22–24 Policies

Examination Certificates – Practical 19 – AMEB Shields 20

Examination Notice – Practical 15 – Appeal Procedures 20

Examination Notice – Written 28 – Postcodes 15

Examination Reports – Practical 16 – Privacy 20, 26

Examination Results and Certificates – Written 19, 29 – Refunds 14

Fees and Subject Codes – Special needs/Special Provisions 17, 20

– Band Instruments 39 – Use of Private Studios 16, 20

– Brass Instruments 38 Rescheduling your exam (see ‘Transfers’) 17, 20

– CPM (Contemporary Popular Music) 40 Special Requests 9–11

– Fellowship of Music Australia (FMusA) 40 Subject Codes (see ‘Fees’) 33–42

– Keyboard Instruments 34–35 Syllabus and Publication News 30–32

– Percussion 40 Teacher Responsibilities 3

– Singing 40 Trainee Examiners 17

– Speech and Drama 41–42 Transfers – Practical examinations 25

– Stringed Instruments 36 Transfers – Written examinations 29

– Teaching Certificates and Diplomas – Music 35 Useful Contacts 4

– Wind Instruments 37 Venues – Practical 16

– Written Examinations – Music 33 Written Examinations 28

– Written Examinations – Speech and Drama

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Sydney Conservatorium Open Academy

www.music.usyd.edu.au/community • email: con.openacademy@usyd.edu.au

2009 Regional MusicLink!

The Conservatorium Open Academy and the AMEB (NSW) sponsor music workshops throughout
regional NSW called MusicLink! We will help to fund promotion, travel and administration costs
for Conservatorium teachers to visit your area and present workshops or master classes that suit
your needs.

Community Programs
Short courses designed to give adults the skills and knowledge to pursue their musical interests
in a collaborative group learning environment. Courses include music theory, arranging and
composing, improvisation, vocal performance, blues and jazz piano. Classes may be of interest to
teachers who want to upgrade their skills or try something new.

Check our website for dates and details!

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Examination Responsibilities Checklist ■
The teacher (or, for private entries, the person over 18 signing the enrolment form) should
ensure that they have understood the following responsibilities before submitting enrolments
for 2009:

Teacher
■ Inform students and parents/guardians of examination periods and conditions of enrolment
as per 2009 Teachers’ Handbook.
■ Ensure that every field of the enrolment form is completed, including candidate date of
birth, candidate numbers (if known) and subject codes. The subject code must be
checked for examinations where both an old and new syllabus are offered. Please also
check full names and spelling to avoid errors on student certificates.
■ Double-check each student’s availability and note any dates to be avoided in the ‘Special
Request’ box on the enrolment form before submitting your enrolment.
■ Complete the ‘Special Request’ box on your enrolment form if there are any other factors
that may affect scheduling, such as students who may be enrolled for more than one
exam, or who have a teacher who is also an AMEB examiner.
■ If Special Provisions are required for any student, please submit medical documentation
and details outlining the requirements with your enrolment. Medical certificates or letters
regarding illness will not be accepted by examiners at the examination.
■ Cross-check that the examinations itemised on your enrolment form match the total of the
ONE cheque, money order or credit card payment you have stapled to your form.
■ Photocopy your enrolment (both sides) for your records, then post or hand-deliver to AMEB
(NSW) before the closing date for your examination series.
■ Thoroughly check your Confirmation of Enrolment when it arrives, ensuring candidate
names are correctly listed, and examination codes and grades are correct.
■ Keep track of the progress of your enrolments through your connection to our online
teacher access system, AMEB Connect: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
■ Contact AMEB (NSW) if your examination notices have not been received by the
commencement of your nominated examination session.

AMEB (NSW)
✓
■ Provide information about enrolment requirements – including enrolment closing dates,
and examination fees to teachers, candidates and parents via Teachers’ Handbook and the
AMEB (NSW) website: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
✓
■ Arrange practical examinations – involving the determination of examination sessions;
scheduling of examination times, dates and venues; engagement of examiners; and
provision of examination materials
✓
■ Arrange written examinations – involving arrangement of venues and equipment; co­
ordination of examinations; engagement of supervisors and written assessors; and provision
of examination materials
✓
■ Supply information concerning examinations – including the Teachers’ Handbook,
confirmation reports, examination notices, results and certificates, provision of fee
schedules and session dates. Also supply for purchase the current Manual of Syllabuses
and past written examination papers.
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Useful Contacts

APRA/AMCOS NSW Accompanists’ Guild

Ph: (02) 9935 7900 Ph: (02) 9476 6851 or 9351 1224
Fax: (02) 9935 7999 Email: nswaccompguild@optusnet.com.au
Email: print@apra.com.au Web: www.accompanistsguildofnsw.org.au
Web: www.apra-amcos.com.au
A non-profit organisation which produces and sells a
APRA/AMCOS offers an advisory service to the music register of professional accompanists in and around
community about music copyright and print music Sydney. The contact details and areas of expertise for
issues. A Practical Copyright Guide to the Use of Print each Guild member are included in the register.
Music in Australia (2006) is available free from their _____________________________________________
website or from the AMEB (NSW).
_____________________________________________ Australasian Piano Tuners and Technicians
Association
Australian Music Centre Web: www.aptta.org.au
Level 4, The Arts Exchange
10 Hickson Road A non-profit organisation which provides a list of
The Rocks NSW 2000 professional piano tuners and technicians.
Ph: (02) 9247 4677 _____________________________________________
Toll Free: 1300 651 834
Fax: (02) 9241 2873 Speech and Drama Association of NSW
Email: info@amcoz.com.au
Ph: (02) 4959 2598 or 9387 2026
Web: www.amcoz.com.au
or 9808 2025
Fax: (02) 9889 8922 or 4959 2598
The Australian Music Centre is dedicated to
Email: info@speechanddrama.org.au
increasing the profile and sustainability of Australian
Web: www.speechanddrama.org.au
composers and other creative artists. Their website
includes biographies of approximately 500 Australian
A non-profit professional association for teachers and
composers and a catalogue of scores and recordings
associate/student members that conducts regular
held in the Centre’s library. Many works are available
seminars and maintains a register of qualified
for sale.
teachers.
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Music Teachers’ Association of NSW
United Music Teachers of NSW Inc.
PO Box 244
Ph: (02) 9328 7628
Oatley NSW 2223
Email: umtcentral@yahoo.com.au
Ph: (02) 9570 1436
Web: www.unitedmusicteachers.org
Toll Free: 1800 021 436
Fax: (02) 9586 0493
A non-profit organisation which supports studio
Email: info@musicnsw.com.au
teachers and their students. The UMT provides
Web: www.musicnsw.com.au
scholarships, awards, workshops and performance
opportunities. Regional branches.
A non-profit organisation that publishes an
annual Directory of Accredited Private Music _____________________________________________
Teachers in NSW. The MTA organises workshops,
seminars and festivals for music teachers and their
students.
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News in 2009
Clarence Street Studios
AMEB (NSW) has ten new examination rooms now
open in the heart of the CBD. Just a few minutes
walk from Wynyard Station, the Level 8 studios at 117
Clarence Street are all equipped with new pianos.
They allow more control over the quality of room and
piano for examinations and they are also available for
hire. This expansion offers our candidates a
wonderful new facility for their Sydney examinations.
Please note that examinations in suburban private
studios will still be offered on weekdays.
Music Craft examinations now held in
May and August
Due to the growing interest in Music Craft,
examinations will be offered in both the May and
August Written examination periods from 2009.
If you wish to purchase any past papers for Music
Craft, Theory of Music or Musicianship to assist
in your exam preparation, please download an
order form from our website
(www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/publications).
Pianoforte, Clarinet and Saxophone –
New Syllabuses for 2009
2009 sees the introduction of new syllabuses for the
above instruments, complete with revised Manual
Lists, new Technical Work Books and new Series
Grade Books, which will be available for every grade –
including Eighth Grade. Until further notice,
candidates and their teachers can nominate to
undertake an exam on either the old (2008) or new
(2009) Syllabus for these instruments. Please ensure
that you enrol your piano students for the correct
syllabus according to the codes detailed on page 34
of this handbook. See Federal News on page 30 for
more details.
5
Later First Metropolitan Closing Date for
Schools
To assist the many government and registered non­
government schools that enrol their students for
AMEB examinations, we now offer schools a later
closing date for First Metropolitan Series (06)
enrolments. Please note that the 6 March 2009
closing date for Series 06 is only applicable to
enrolments where a government or registered non­
government school is listed as the enrolling teacher.
The earlier closing date of 20 February 2009 will apply
to all enrolments under individual teacher names.
Where have the Examination Tables
gone?
The tables that include all important dates for 2009
Practical and Written examinations have been
transferred to the middle pages of this handbook. As
this resource is the most­read section of the annual
handbook, this central placement allows ease of
reference – or even the option to tear these centre
pages out for display on the wall of your teaching
studio.
SYDNEY EISTEDDFOD PRESENTS
2009 McDonald’s
Performing Arts Challenge
The biggest competitive festival of its kind in the world.
Enjoy watching and performing classical and
contemporary singing, speech, drama and lots of
instrumental: jazz bands, stage bands, concert bands,
rock bands, symphony orchestras, chamber music,
piano, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, saxophone, flute,
guitar, solo woodwind & brass, world music
and much more.
ENTRIES CLOSE MARCH 16, 2009
Competition held June - September
For a free syllabus or to enter online ( in January) visit the website:
www.sydneyeisteddfod.com.au or phone 02 9261 8366.
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Reminders
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 AMEB (NSW) website. If you are
enrolling students for examinations, it is your responsibility to inform your students and their
parents or guardians of all the conditions of enrolment and the examination requirements.

Check dates carefully before submitting your enrolment.

You should be prepared for your students’ examinations to be scheduled at any time during the
advertised periods. Please 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. To avoid incurring additional fees, please double-
check that candidates and their parents/guardians have notified you of all dates that must be
avoided during your advertised examination period.
We endeavour to assist our candidates by avoiding the dates specified by the teacher in the
Special Request Box on the enrolment form. This service is offered free of charge to encourage
a streamlining of the administration involved in processing your enrolments. However, a fee of
$22 per candidate per examination will be charged for any special request that is not written
on the original enrolment form.
Special requests will not be accepted less than two months before the commencement of the
relevant examination series or postcode period. Further information regarding AMEB (NSW)
policies can be found on our website (www.ameb.nsw.edu.au) under Examinations, Policies.

Avoiding other additional fees

The AMEB (NSW) is not responsible for delays caused by the postal services. To allow for any
irregularities and to avoid late fees, 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 incur a late fee.

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Your path to AMEB Diplomas

The AMEB examination system divides examinations into three
categories: Levels One, Two and Three.
Level One examinations cover Preliminary Grade through to Fourth
Grade inclusive.
Level Two examinations are incrementally more challenging and
demanding. This level includes Fifth Grade to Eighth Grade, and for
many instruments is often capped with the Certificate of
Performance.
Level Three examination success leads to the prestigious Associate,
Licentiate and Fellowship Diplomas.

Preparing for the AMusA Practical Examination

Teachers and private entrants are advised to carefully read the
objectives for the Associate examinations listed in the 2009 Manual
of Syllabuses before entering for the examination. The Associate
Diploma is highly respected in the international music community
and recognises a sophistication of musical understanding and
performance abilities that are well above the requirements for Eighth
Grade. The success rate for AMusA is much lower than for Grade
examinations. To avoid disappointment, it is therefore suggested that
teachers who are presenting candidates at Diploma level for the first
time obtain advice from an experienced teacher beforehand.
Teachers preparing candidates for Level Three examinations may
also find useful information at:
http://www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/support/diploma_prep.html

The AMEB (NSW) Conferring of Diplomas

Ceremony
Successful Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship candidates will be
invited to attend the annual Diploma Presentation Ceremony. The
ceremony at which diplomas will be formally conferred upon
candidates who successfully complete all requirements in 2009 will
be held in early March 2010.
The Diploma Presentation Ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to
formally recognise a musician’s years of dedication and musical
achievement and to celebrate this moment with his/her peers,
teacher, family and friends. Gowns are available for hire from AMEB
(NSW) and stoles can be purchased. This academic regalia can be
worn for all future academic ceremonies you may attend.
A successful candidate who is not able to be present to receive
his/her award in person will be admitted ‘in absentia’ to the diploma
and the certificate will be mailed in March 2009.
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Enrolment Forms
NEW enrolment forms must be used in 2009.
Enrolments will not be accepted on anything other than the official Enrolment Form. A
customised form is sent to teachers who enrolled candidates in 2008. Blank enrolment forms for
new teachers, and for additional enrolments, are also available by contacting the Office, or may
be downloaded from the website. Photocopies of the enrolment form will also be accepted.
Enrolment forms faxed to us will be shredded – do not fax your enrolment.

Personal details
• To assist us in eliminating duplicates in our database, the title, date of birth, gender and full
names are recorded for both teachers and candidates.
• Please ensure that your enrolment information is double-checked, and neatly printed so that
we can maintain accurate records.

Candidate number and subject code

• Please ensure that all known candidate numbers are included on the enrolment form.
• Please include the correct subject description and subject codes against each candidate’s
name.

Written examination enrolment forms

Separate enrolment forms are necessary for country and metropolitan enrolments.

Payment
• Please submit only one cheque, money order or credit card authorisation per teacher to
cover all accompanying enrolment forms and all candidates – please staple this to your
submissions.
• 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. For security
reasons faxed or emailed enrolments will not be accepted.
Please ensure that enrolment forms and one SINGLE PAYMENT are submitted 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. 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 per enrolment per candidate

More than one week late $55 per enrolment per candidate
Please note: Late fees do not incur GST.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Your Enrolment Form
Please ensure that each of the following sections is
completed on all enrolment forms. Enrolling teachers
should complete the Responsibilities Checklist on
Page 3 of this handbook before posting or hand-
delivering completed enrolment form(s).
Avoiding Additional Fees
Special Requests
Please double-check with candidates and their
parents/guardians for any dates to be avoided during
your examination period. These dates must be noted
at the time of enrolling, on the enrolment form, to
avoid incurring Special Request fees.
Late Fees
The AMEB (NSW) is not responsible for delays
caused by the postal services. To avoid late fees, 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 incur a late fee.
Front Page
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 old. 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 current email address, and
mobile phone number if applicable.
Examination Series – Only one examination series
should be listed per form.
9
Preferred Examination Day – please indicate in the
appropriate box whether your candidates would
prefer to be examined on a weekday or a Saturday. If
your candidates must 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 a private venue or studio 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 category must be available at a studio
before the AMEB (NSW) will assign an examiner
to that studio.
• The AMEB (NSW) reserves the right to alter the
location of the examination to facilitate the
provision of an examiner.
• If your studio is suitable for examinations (see
criteria on AMEB (NSW) website), please indicate
its availability on the enrolment form in this
section. Private studios shall be scheduled on
weekdays only.
Fees
• 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), a single cheque or a single money
order. Cash payments will not be accepted.
Please staple your single payment to the
enrolment form. If you pay by credit card the
authorisation must be completed.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Your Enrolment Form (continued)
• If for any reason a cheque or credit card is not
accepted by the bank, a fee of $15 (including
any applicable bank fees) will be applied to each
transaction.
Certification
• It is essential that the person who completes the
Teacher/Person Enrolling Candidate Details
section of the enrolment form also signs and
dates the form, certifying:
– their awareness of the conditions of enrolment
– their agreement to abide by the regulations
and the examining requirements in the AMEB
(NSW) 2009 Teachers’ Handbook and the
2009 Manual of Syllabuses, and the policies on
the AMEB (NSW) website
(www.ameb.nsw.edu.au)
– their awareness of their responsibility to inform
candidates and parents of these requirements
including the refund and transfer policies
– that they are at least 18 years old.
• Failure to sign and date the certification will result
in the enrolment form being returned. A $5 fee
will be charged if the certification is not properly
completed.
Back (second) 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 additional
candidate numbers. This may then result in the
delayed release of certificates and a lack of
examination history for the candidate.
• 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
– Check with candidates and their parents to
ensure that the candidate’s full name is
registered on enrolments, including middle
names.
– Include a title (Mr, Ms, Mrs, Miss etc) for each
candidate.
• Date of Birth (DOB)
Confirm and list the candidate’s correct date of
birth to ensure accurate linkage to the
candidate’s AMEB records.
• 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.
• Pianoforte, Viola, Clarinet and Saxophone offer
an old syllabus and a new syllabus (NS). It is
extremely important that the correct subject code
is written on the enrolment form and the correct
syllabus (old or new) is prepared according to the
subject code nominated.
Special Requests (‘SR’ on the enrolment form)
• Special requests must be in writing in the box
provided and submitted by the enrolling teacher
only. This service is offered free of charge to
encourage a streamlining of the administration
involved in processing enrolments.
• 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) at the time of
enrolling.
• You may not request specific examination dates
and times, but you may indicate dates that are
NOT possible for your candidates.
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• Requests that are not included on the enrolment
form will incur a fee of $22 per candidate per
examination. Requests will not be processed
without the accompanying fee.
• Special requests may not be accepted less than
two months before the commencement of the
relevant examination series or postcode period.
• 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
per enrolment form.
• Requests regarding the scheduling or non-
scheduling of specific examiners will not be
considered, unless a candidate has been or is
being taught by an examiner (see the following
page for further information).
• 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.
• While we do our best to satisfy any special
requests, we cannot guarantee that this will
always be possible as we are dependent on the
availability of venues and examiners and on time
constraints.
• Please keep all special requests as brief as
possible.
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Additional Notes
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. If
rescheduling is necessary due to a candidate’s
failure to indicate this information on your
enrolment form, additional transfer fees may be
charged.
School Examinations
• If any of your candidates are likely to undertake
NAPLAN Tests, School Certificate Tests, Higher
School Certificate examinations or other important
examinations or have school commitments during
your scheduled examining period, please state
the dates to be avoided in the Special Requests
section of the enrolment form. The information
printed inside the front cover of this handbook
can assist you in determining these dates.
FMusA/FSDA
• FMusA and FSDA candidates MUST submit their
proposed programs to AMEB (NSW) no later than
30 April, 2009. 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 2009 Manual
of Syllabuses).
• Program notes for FMusA examinations should be
forwarded to the State Office by email in Word
format no later than Friday, 14 August, 2009.
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, 2009.
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AMEB Examination Studios for Hire

■ Are you a teacher looking for an ideal venue for teaching in the CBD?
■ Are you a pianist needing to practise on a well-tuned piano before your
examination?
■ Are you a performer trying to find a quality rehearsal venue for an
upcoming performance?

AMEB (NSW) is pleased to announce our new expanded facilities at

117 Clarence Street. With a total of thirteen spacious and beautifully appointed
studios – many with Grand Pianos – we invite teachers, students and musicians
to make use of these facilities.
This centrally located facility is available at the following special introductory rates:

Rates
Weekdays* 9 am – 5 pm
Pre-exam hire 8 – 8.45 am
After work session 5 – 6 pm
$30 per hour (1–3 hours)
$100 half day (4 hours)
$180 full day (up to 8 hours)
$40 for 45 minutes
$50 for 60 minutes

* excluding public holidays

To book a studio or to find out about the discounts for long-term bookings,
call AMEB (NSW)
(02) 9367 8456
Please note
Studio hire is payable at the time of booking.
All bookings are subject to availability and taken on a first-in booking basis.
Bookings cancelled with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.
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Music Examination Additional Requirements

In the following practical examinations, an additional written examination is required. 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 2009 Manual of Syllabuses for exceptions.)

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.
Please refer to the 2009–2010 Manual of Speech Syllabuses for more information.

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
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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 16 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).
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 their examination, the withdrawal must
be submitted in writing and will be considered under
the following conditions:
• A full refund (less $20 per candidate per
examination administration fee) will be issued if
a written request is received before the Series
closing date or at least 3 months before the
commencement of the relevant series (for
Series 04), regional practical examination period
(for Series 02, 08), or postcode period (for
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 before the commencement of the
particular series (see page 24).
– Practical Examinations – at least 2 months
before the commencement of the relevant
series (for Series 04, 06, 09), regional practical
examination period (for Series 02, 08), or
postcode period (for Series 03, 10). See
middle pages of this handbook for dates.
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Practical Examinations
Practical Examinations are conducted in accordance
with all syllabus requirements set out in the 2009
Manual of Syllabuses and in accordance with the
policies and procedures in this handbook.
Notice of Practical Examination
The Notice of Examination is the confirmation of the
examination date. 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 before 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 website provides
provisional examination dates as soon as they are
scheduled. You can check these provisional dates via
the AMEB Connect section of our website
(www.ameb.nsw.edu.au).
It is possible that your candidates’ examinations may
be scheduled on a weekday or Saturday. 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.
Additional teacher responsibilities
• Have your students’ instrument correctly
assembled and tuned before entering the
examination room.
• Arrange for an accompanist (where applicable)
and cover any costs involved.
• 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.
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Other examination matters for the
teacher to note
• Teachers are not allowed to alter the examination
schedule for their students under any
circumstances. Examiners will only accept
schedule alterations initiated by the AMEB office.
• Pre-recorded accompaniment is not acceptable,
unless specified by the syllabus.
• If a candidate presents a piece of music (other
than Extra List) that is not listed in the syllabus
for which they are enrolled, their mark will be
downgraded.
• 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 2009 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 the middle pages 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.
If you have candidates who live in various areas in
Sydney, please request that they be examined at a
city venue. For teachers who change address
between enrolment and examination, the postcode at
enrolment will apply.
(continued on p 16)
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Practical Examinations (continued)

Venues
Metropolitan examinations

Venue Examination availability

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith Weekdays and Saturdays
AMEB Clarence Street, Sydney CBD Weekdays and Saturdays
Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney CBD Saturdays only

Candidates may request an examination on either a Please note that recording any part of any AMEB
weekday or a Saturday and we will do our best to examination is not permitted.
accommodate that request. However if this is not
possible due to the unavailability of studios and/or Federal examinations
examiners, then candidates will be scheduled at the Federal music practical examinations (LMusA,
most appropriate venue on either a weekday or a FMusA, LTMusA) will be held at a Sydney
Saturday.. metropolitan venue to be determined by the AMEB
Please note that warm-up rooms are generally not (NSW).
available at examination venues.
Examination Reports
Private studios
The majority of private studio examinations will be Envelopes are addressed: ‘To the Teacher’
scheduled on weekdays. There must be a minimum
At all venues, at the conclusion of each grade
total of four hours examining per instrument category
examination, the examiner will hand the report to the
before an examiner may be scheduled to examine at
candidate in a sealed envelope, to give to the teacher,
a private venue or studio. If teachers using a venue
who will convey the result awarded. This allows
have a combined total of less than four hours
teachers to convey the examiner’s feedback in a
examining, the AMEB (NSW) will organise another
supportive and positive way. It also provides a more
venue for the examinations. It is the responsibility of
appropriate setting without the distraction of other
the visiting teacher to ensure that the private studio is
candidates who are awaiting their examinations.
available and appropriate for your students’
These envelopes are not to be opened by the student.
examinations. It is expected that candidates and
If the teacher is present at the examination venue he
visiting teachers will respect the facilities at the
or she may request that all reports be handed to the
examination studio, by waiting only in the area
teacher at the conclusion of that teacher’s
directed by the host teacher, leaving the premises
examinations.
upon completion of examinations, and not
interrupting examinations in progress. If you elect to Diploma reports are dispatched from the AMEB
have your students examined at another teacher’s (NSW) after results and additional requirements have
private studio your contact details may be given to the been verified. Results for all examinations are also
venue owner. available through the AMEB Connect section of our
website. Please note that these results are available
To see if your studio meets our criteria as an
only to current teachers of the candidates concerned
examination venue, please consult the Policies
and to the candidates themselves if the teacher has
section of the AMEB (NSW) website
provided them with access. Diploma results will not
(www.ameb.nsw.edu.au).
be given to anyone over the phone.
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Queries and Complaints candidate. Accredited interpreters may be contacted

AMEB examinations are conducted as a formal through the Language Services division of the
process on a strict timetable. In order that other Community Relations Commission of NSW on
candidates are not disadvantaged, it is not possible 1300 651 500.
for examiners to discuss reports or other examination
issues with teachers, parents or candidates at the
Candidates Requiring Special Provisions
examination venue. To ensure that the examination process is accessible
to all, provisions may be made for candidates with
Queries or objections regarding any examination
special needs. Our policy may be found in the
results or examiners must be set out in writing and
‘Policies’ section of our website
addressed to the State Manager. Verbal objections will
(www.ameb.nsw.edu.au). Please forward a copy of
not be accepted and no complaint will be considered
the candidate’s medical documentation to the AMEB
more than ten days after receipt of the examination
(NSW) office with, or soon after, their enrolment.
report. Letters of complaint concerning an examiner
Medical certificates or letters regarding illness will
will be forwarded to that examiner for comment, after
not be accepted by examiners at the examination.
which a response will be issued by the State
Manager.
Dress Code
Trainee Examiners AMEB examinations follow a formal and structured
process. Candidates are advised to consider the
A trainee examiner may be present during grade
occasion as they would any performance opportunity
examinations. This examination experience is vital for
and dress appropriately in a ‘smart casual’ style.
trainees in order to maintain the high examining
standards of the AMEB. In such an instance, the
Photocopies
candidate will receive the Supervising Examiner’s
result and written report. Composers and playwrights depend to a significant
extent on royalty income from sales of their
Diploma Examinations publications, as does the AMEB. Those using
photocopies of printed material should ensure that
Diploma examinations require two specialist
the copies do not contravene the Copyright Act.
examiners. In instances where it is not feasible to
Unauthorised photocopying is illegal. Photocopies of
schedule two examiners in a regional area, AMusA
AMEB publications must not be taken into AMEB
candidates will be required to travel to Sydney during
examinations. Please also note the relevant paragraph
the period 26 September to 16 October 2009 to be
under General Requirements Practical Examinations
examined. LMusA and FMusA examinations are held
in the 2009 Manual of Syllabuses. The AMEB (NSW)
in Sydney during September and October 2009.
website provides further information on copyright
Candidates are advised that they must bring a copy of issues or you may contact our office to obtain a copy
their music so that the examiners can refer to the of the AMCOS publication, A Practical Copyright
edition from which the candidate is working. Guide to the Use of Print Music in Australia. Please
refer to the AMEB (NSW) website for further
Provisional Enrolments information on copyright.
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
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An AMEB practical examination certificate as presented eighty years ago.

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Certificates
Grade Certificates
Issued as soon as possible after the examination.

Diploma Certificates
Presented at the Annual Presentation Ceremony. Candidates who cannot attend the Presentation
Ceremony will receive their certificates through the mail.

Certificates for Groups

One certificate is issued with the group name as supplied on the enrolment form. For additional
certificates 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 per certificate.

AMEB (NSW) Distinction Certificates

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 achieve the following marks or higher in Theory of Music,
Musicianship, Music Craft or Speech and Performance Theory:

Grade Percentage
Preliminary 100
First Grade 100
Second Grade 97
Third Grade 96
Fourth Grade 92
Fifth Grade 92
Sixth Grade 90
Seventh Grade 90
Eighth Grade 90

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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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 each of your candidates access to their own
details
• download a comprehensive record of your
candidates’ results (from 1988 to present).
To use AMEB Connect for the first time, click the
‘AMEB Connect’ button to begin a session. 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.
Many questions can be answered with
a quick visit to our website.
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
AMEB (NSW) Policies
Information regarding the following AMEB (NSW)
policies can be located on our website under the
‘Examinations’ button, under the heading ‘Policies’.
Teachers should familiarise themselves with these
policies as they form part of the conditions for
enrolment. Policies include:
• 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.
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2009 Practical Examinations – Dates and Closing Dates

Series Examination Series Closing Dates Examination Dates Last Dates for Refunds
No NB: After this date late fees apply. Refund Less Admin Fee 50% Refund

06 First Metropolitan (Including AMusA) Friday 20 February 27 April – 13 June (major venues) 20 February 27 February
6 March for accredited schools 27 April – 6 June (private studios)

02 Country (incl AMusA if sufficient numbers)

Period 1 Newcastle, Central Coast, Canberra Friday 20 March 9 June – 27 June 20 March 9 April
and South Coast
Period 2 Wollongong Friday 20 March 29 June – 3 July 30 March 29 April
Period 3 North, North Coast, West, South Friday 20 March 27 July – 26 August 27 April 27 May

03 Music – Second Metropolitan (see notes below)

Period 1 2000 – 2070 postcodes Friday 12 June 22 August – 12 September 12 June 22 June
Period 2 2071 – 2109 postcodes Friday 12 June 12 September – 3 October 12 June 13 July
Period 3 2110 – 2135 postcodes Friday 31 July 17 October – 31 October 31 July 17 August
Period 4 2136 – 2180 postcodes Friday 31 July 31 October – 21 November 31 July 31 August
Period 5 2181 – 2999 postcodes Friday 31 July 21 November – 19 December 21 August 21 September
Accordion, Harp, Electronic Organ, Organ Friday 31 July 19 October – 24 October 31 July 19 August

04 Music Diplomas – Second Metropolitan Friday 19 June September and October 19 June 27 July
LMusA, FMusA, LTMusA FMusA programs must be submitted by 29 April
AMusA, ATMusA Friday 19 June 26 September – 16 October 26 June 27 July

10 Speech & Drama – Second Metropolitan (see notes below)

Period 1 2000 – 2109 postcodes Friday 12 June 5 September – 3 October 12 June 6 July
Period 2 2110 – 2180 postcodes Friday 31 July 17 October – 14 November 31 July 17 August
Period 3 2181 – 2999 postcodes Friday 31 July 16 November – 12 December 17 August 16 September

08 Country – Additional Series

(Piano and Speech and Drama grade exams only)
Period 1 Canberra Friday 31 July 2 November – 7 November 3 August 2 September
Period 2 Newcastle Friday 31 July 7 November – 14 November 7 August 7 September
Period 3 Wollongong Friday 31 July 16 November – 20 November 17 August 16 September

09 CPM and Percussion Series Friday 31 July 24 October – 12 December 31 July 24 August

NOTES: (1) Series 06, 1st Metropolitan, government and registered non-government schools have until Friday 6 March to
submit entries before incurring late fees.
(2) 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.
(3) If you wish to change postcode period for the Metropolitan Second Series (Series 03 and Series 10), a
transfer fee of $55 will apply. See page 25 for details.
(4) The closing date is Friday 12 June for all enrolments involving transfers, either earlier or later than the
designated postcode period.
(5) The first and/or last date for examinations may fall within the school holidays.
(6) Many of the Music Diploma examinations in the Second Metropolitan series will be held during government
school holidays.
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2009 Written Examinations – Dates and Closing Dates

Series No Examination Dates Closing Dates Last Dates for Refunds
NB. After this date late fees apply (See page 14 for details)
Refund Less
Administration Fee 50% Refund
01 18–22 May Friday 20 February 20 February 21 April
05 24–28 August Friday 12 June 12 June 27 July

2009 Written Examination Dates and Times

MUSICIANSHIP THEORY OF MUSIC
Grade Time Grade Time
Tuesday 4 9.30 – 10.10
(Aural Only) 5 10.30 – 11.10
19 May 6 11.30 – 12.10
25 August 7 1.30 – 2.15
8 2.30 – 3.15
AMusA 3.30 – 4.30
Wednesday 1 9.30 – 11.00 1 9.30 – 10.30
20 May 2 2.00 – 3.30 2 2.00 – 3.30
26 August 3 2.00 – 3.30 3 2.00 – 4.00
4 9.30 – 10.30 4 9.30 – 12.30
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, CTMusA,
ATMusA and LTMusA
LMusA (Section I) 9.30 – 12.30*
Written Examinations
Thursday 7 (Section II) 9.30 – 12.30 are held in August only.
21 May AMusA 9.30 – 12.30 AMusA (Section II) 9.30 – 12.30 CTMusA, ATMusA and
27 August LMusA (Section II) 9.30 – 12.30* LTMusA Folios – a letter
requesting submission of
Friday AMusA (Section III) 9.30 – 12.30
the folio will be sent prior
22 May LMusA (Section III) 9.30 – 12.30*
to the practical
28 August LTMusA (Section I) 9.30 – 12.30* examination.

MUSIC CRAFT SPEECH AND PERFORMANCE THEORY

Grade Time Grade Time
Monday Preliminary Aural 8.45 – 9.00 Thursday 1 9.30 – 10.15
18 May Written 9.40 – 10.10 21 May 2 2.00 – 3.00
24 August Grade 1 Written 9.40 – 10.10 27 August 3 2.00 – 3.30
Aural 10.30 – 10.50 4 2.00 – 4.00
5 9.30 – 12.00
Grade 2 Aural 11.15 – 11.35
6 9.30 – 12.30
Written 12.10 – 12.50
7 9.30 – 12.30
Grade 3 Aural 1.40 – 2.10 ASDA 9.30 – 12.30
Written 2.50 – 3.50 ADPA 9.30 – 12.30
Grade 4 Written 2.50 – 4.20 APCA Folio only
Aural 4.40 – 5.10 LSDA (Section II) 2.00 – 5.00
LSDA (Section III) Dissertation
LDPA 2.00 – 5.00

Written Examinations are conducted throughout Australia on the same date.

It is not possible to reschedule any Written Examination to an alternative date or time.
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Practical Examination Transfers
Examination scheduling is a process that involves a
great deal of variables, and the magnitude of this task
necessitates closing dates that may be some months
before the examination dates. We understand that
situations out of your control may arise at short
notice. Please be aware that this creates a challenge
for all concerned.
Many transfer requests are received by AMEB (NSW)
each week, and the processing of these transfers
slows down the rate at which we can release
completed examination schedules for all candidates.
The transfer process and associated fees are listed
below.
Before the examination is scheduled
Transferring between different Series
Candidates may transfer from one practical series to
a later series in the same year free of charge (for
example, from Series 2 to Series 8, or from Series 6
to Series 3) provided we receive written notification at
least two months before 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.
Transferring 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 before the commencement of the first
applicable postcode period. Except in exceptional
circumstances, transfers from the designated period
for Series 04 examinations and for Accordion, Harp,
Electronic Organ and Organ examinations in the
Second Metropolitan Series will not be permitted.
Enrolment for candidates wishing to transfer from one
postcode period to another in the Second Metropolitan
Series must be received by Friday 12 June regardless
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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 enrolment per candidate to a
maximum fee of $220 per school/teacher/enrolment
form. This fee covers costs involved in transferring
candidates and applies no matter when the request
for transfer is received.
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 because of 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 per candidate per
examination for Level 2 and Level 3
candidates.
If the AMEB (NSW) is unable to re-schedule an
examination while examiners are still in a country
region, candidates will be required to travel to Sydney.
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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
After the examination is scheduled (medical, religious,
cultural, educational and/or work related grounds only)
These fees are inclusive of GST and are non-refundable.
Privacy Policy
The AMEB (NSW) and the Office of the Board of
Studies NSW 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 NSW 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 NSW 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, 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, including date of birth, will be asked in
order to ensure authenticity.
$55 per enrolment per candidate
$220 per school/studio (maximum)
$55 per examination per candidate (Level 1)
$66 per examination per candidate (Level 2 and 3)
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,
requests to change the teacher listed for an
enrolment after the initial enrolment has been
processed requires confirmation from the enrolling
teacher. There will be a fee of $55 charged to
reassign candidates from one teacher to another or
from or to private candidate status after enrolment.
A Change of Teacher form may be downloaded from
our website. Please complete and forward to the
AMEB (NSW) office with your $55 payment.
Please note, a change of teacher does not change the
exam period. The exam will still be set according to
the original enrolling teacher’s postcode. An
additional fee of $55 will apply in order to move the
exam to another period. Candidates may not change
the enrolling teacher once the examination has taken
place.
This policy applies to all AMEB (NSW) examinations.
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Written Examinations
Written Examinations are conducted in accordance
with syllabus requirements set out in the AMEB 2009
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 before the examination.
Please note the precise time, date and location of the
examination. You will receive two notices in the case
of Music Craft and Musicianship exams that have an
aural and written component.
This Notice must be given to the candidate to present
at the examination venue.
Teachers should ensure that their students:
• attend the venue(s) indicated on the Notice of
Written Examination
• arrive at the examination venue(s) at least 20
minutes before the scheduled commencement
time. Reading time (if applicable) will commence
10 minutes before 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
• do 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
• know that Theory of Music papers are white,
Musicianship papers are blue, Music Craft
papers are yellow and 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 before 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. Answers in pencil are only acceptable if
they are clearly legible.
Written 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 state 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 capacity and availability of venues may
require alterations without notice. Please check the
venue carefully on the notice of witten examination.
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All Speech and Drama candidates may be directed to
one central Sydney venue. Music Craft and Aural
Musicianship candidates will be directed to central
examination venues. Music Craft Aural and Written
components will be held on the same day at the
same venue, but the Aural and Written components
of Musicianship may be held at different venues.
Examination 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.
Written Transfers
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 before
the commencement of the series in which the
candidate was originally enrolled. A transfer fee of
$55 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.
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Issue of Results and Certificates
Written examination results and certificates are issued
within eight weeks of the examination date. 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 teachers.
However, teachers may come to the office to view the
papers at a cost of $10 per paper. Arrangements to
view papers must be made in advance.
Reassessment of Examination Papers
If you believe an error has been made a
reassessment can be arranged on the receipt of a fee
of $50. 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 reviewed mark 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 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
administration fee) will be issued provided we receive
written notification of the withdrawal by 17 July, 2009.
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’.
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News from Federal Office 2008
Syllabuses
New Syllabuses – Clarinet, Saxophone and
Piano
The 2009 Manual of Syllabuses sees the release of
three new syllabuses: Piano, Clarinet and Saxophone.
These syllabuses will be available for examination in
all states from 2009.
Each of these syllabuses has been subjected to a
comprehensive review of Manual List repertoire and
Technical Work.
Clarinet
Substantial revisions have been made to the Clarinet
syllabus, with the addition of a Preliminary Grade and
Certificate of Performance examination, as well as
greater scope for the examination of bass clarinet.
The Board has published new materials to support
this syllabus (see Publications below). The following
publications may be used in preparing for an
examination with this syllabus:
– Clarinet Series 3 (Preliminary Grade to Grade 4)
– Clarinet Series 3 Handbooks and Recordings
(Preliminary Grade to Grade 4)
– Clarinet Series 2 (First Grade to Fourth Grade)
– Clarinet Series 2 CDs and Notes (First Grade to –
Fourth Grade)
– Clarinet Technical Work (2008)
– Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Orchestral and
Chamber Music Excerpts (2008)
– Clarinet Sight Reading
Saxophone
The Saxophone syllabus has undergone a
considerable amount of revision. In response to
public feedback, this syllabus shifted its focus from
French music of the early twentieth century towards
contemporary composition for the instrument, with a
strong focus on Australian repertoire. This syllabus
also now includes a Certificate of Performance
examination as the capping examination of Level 2.
The Board has published new materials to support
this syllabus (see Publications below). The following
publications may be used in preparing for an
examination with this syllabus:
– Saxophone Series 2 (Alto and Tenor Grade 1 to
Grade 4)
– Saxophone Series 1 (Alto and Tenor Grade 1 to
Grade 4)
– Saxophone Technical Work (2008)
Piano
The Technical Work component of the Piano syllabus
has been revised comprehensively and is now more
logically organised. The Manual List repertoire of this
syllabus has also been subject to a wide-ranging
revision, with an emphasis now placed on the best of
modern publications for the instrument.
The Board has published new materials to support
this syllabus (see Publications below). The following
publications may be used in preparing for an
examination with this syllabus:
– Piano Series 16 (Preliminary Grade to Grade 8)
– Piano Series 16 Handbooks and Recordings
(Preliminary Grade to Grade 8)
– Piano Series 15 (Preliminary Grade to Seventh
Grade)
– Piano Series 15 Handbooks and Recordings
(Preliminary Grade to Seventh Grade)
– Piano Technical Work (2008)
– Piano Sight Reading (2004)
– Piano Australian Anthology (2002) (Preliminary
Grade to Fourth Grade)
– Piano Australian Anthology (2001) (Fifth Grade to
Eighth Grade)
– Studies and Baroque Works (2001) (First Grade to
Fourth Grade)
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General Syllabus News
Music Craft
The Federal Board has authorised several changes to
be made to the syllabus for Music Craft Level 1. The
changes affect the number of tests that can be
expected in the aural section of the examination and
some of the examinable content of Grade 4. Users of
this syllabus are invited to refer to the Music Craft
syllabus for further information.
Theory of Music
In the 2008 Manual of Syllabuses, notice was given of
the Board’s intention to change the Folk Tunes and
Set Works examined in this syllabus. The information
given in this section was incomplete. The following is
the complete list of Folk Tunes and Set Works
expected for study in this syllabus. Where an edition
is specified, this edition must be used in the
preparation of the Folk Tune or Set Work.
First Grade folk tunes (from Brandon, Fifty folk
songs): Goe from my window goe; I had a little nut
tree; The holly and the ivy
Second Grade folk tunes (from Brandon, Fifty folk
songs): Where are you going?; London Bridge is
broken down; Here we go round the mulberry bush
Third Grade folk tunes (from Brandon, Fifty folk
songs): Military song; The lone birch tree; Spanish
lady
Fourth Grade folk tunes (from Brandon, Fifty folk
songs): The minstrel boy; Early one morning; British
grenadiers
Sixth Grade set works: Beethoven, Symphony No 3 in
Eb major Op. 55, first and second movements
Seventh Grade set works: Berlioz, Symphonie
fantastique Op. 14, first movement; Stravinsky,
Symphony of psalms, first movement
Associate Diploma set works: Topic (i) – Desprez,
Missa pange lingua (ed. Davison, Chester Edition
CH55220), Gloria and Agnus Dei; Topic (ii) –
Monteverdi, Vespers for the Blessed Virgin Mary (ed.
Roche, Eulenberg Edition No 8024), Dixit Dominus,
Lauda Jerusalem and Magnificat à 7; Topic (iii) –
Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No 5 BWV 1050, first
movement
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Licentiate Diploma set works: Topic (i) – Schumann,
Dichterliebe Op. 48 (ed. Ozawa, Henle Edition No
549 – High voice); Topic (ii) – Verdi, Otello, Act 4;
Topic (iii) – Bartók, Music for strings, percussion and
celeste Sz 116, first and second movements
Only these Folk Tunes and Set Works will be
examined from 2009.
Musicianship
In the 2008 Manual of Syllabuses, notice was given of
the Board’s intention to change the Folk Tunes and
Set Works examined in this syllabus. The information
given in this section was incomplete. The following is
the complete list of Folk Tunes and Set Works
expected for study in this syllabus. Where an edition
is specified, this edition must be used in the
preparation of the Folk Tune or Set Work.
First Grade folk tunes (from Brandon, Fifty folk
songs): Goe from my window goe; I had a little nut
tree; The holly and the ivy
Second Grade folk tunes (from Brandon, Fifty folk
songs): Where are you going?; London Bridge is
broken down; Here we go round the mulberry bush
Third Grade folk tunes (from Brandon, Fifty folk
songs): Military song; The lone birch tree; Spanish
lady
Fourth Grade folk tunes (from Brandon, Fifty folk
songs): The minstrel boy; Early one morning; British
grenadiers
Fifth Grade set works: Schubert, Erlkönig D 328 (note
that examination questions will be asked as though
the song is in G minor); Vaughan Williams, The
vagabond; Mozart, String quintet K 614, first
movement
Sixth Grade set works: Debussy, Préludes 1– 6 from
Préludes Book 1; Brahms, Piano quartet in C minor
Op. 60, first movement
Seventh Grade set works: Beethoven, Egmont
overture Op. 84; Mozart, Symphony K 425, first and
second movements
Eighth Grade set works: Stravinsky, Petrushka, First
tableau – Shrovetide fair, The magic trick and
Russian dance (1911 version); Strauss, Till
Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche TrV 171
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Associate Diploma set works: Vocal and choral music Regulations

– Bach, Mass in B minor BWV 232, Gloria; Brahms,
Alto rhapsody Op. 53; Twentieth-century music –
Regulation 13
Ravel, Daphnis et Chloé, 2nd suite (Lever du jour,
Pantomime et danse and Danse générale); Messiaen, The Federal Board has authorised a change to
Quatuor pour la fin du temps Regulation 13 in order to incorporate mention of the
timing of the Certificate of Performance examination
Only these Folk Tunes and Set Works will be
in applicable syllabuses. Users of the Manual of
examined from 2009.
Syllabuses are referred to the ‘Regulations’ section in
the front of the Manual for further information on this
Guitar
issue.
From 2009, the syllabus currently known as Guitar
will be renamed Classical Guitar. There are no further Regulation 19(c)
alterations to the syllabus or publications to be used
The Federal Board has authorised changes to
with this syllabus.
Regulation 19(c). Users of the Manual of Syllabuses
are referred to the ‘Regulations’ section in the front of
Publications – New releases the Manual for further information on this issue.

Piano
The Federal Board of the AMEB is pleased to
announce that the following publications are available
from November 2008 for piano:
Piano Series 16 (Preliminary Grade to Grade 8)
Piano Series 16 Handbooks and Recordings
(Preliminary Grade to Grade 8)
Piano Technical Work (2008)

Saxophone
The Federal Board of the AMEB is pleased to
announce that the following publications are
available from November 2008 for saxophone:
Saxophone Series 2 (Alto and Tenor Grade 1 to
Grade 4)
Saxophone Technical Work (2008)

Clarinet
The Federal Board of the AMEB is pleased to
announce that the following publications are
available from November 2008 for clarinet:
Clarinet Series 3 (Preliminary Grade to Grade 4)
Clarinet Series 3 Handbooks and Recordings
(Preliminary to Grade 4)
Clarinet Technical Work (2008)
Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Orchestral and Chamber
Music Excerpts
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Subject Codes and Fees – Music

The relevant subject code must be used on the enrolment form.

Written Examinations Musicianship Fee ($)

0021 First Grade 61
Theory of Music Fee ($) 0022 Second Grade 61
0001 First Grade 61 0023 Third Grade 66
0002 Second Grade 61 0024 Fourth Grade 72
0003 Third Grade 66 0025 Fifth Grade 75
0004 Fourth Grade 66 0026 Sixth Grade 75
0005 Fifth Grade 70 0027 Seventh Grade 104
0006 Sixth Grade 70 0028 Eighth Grade 104
0007 Seventh Grade, Paper 1 99 0029 Associate, Section I 106
0008 Seventh Grade, Paper 2 99 0030 Associate, Section II 106
0009 Associate, Paper 1 101
0010 Associate, Paper 2 101 Music Craft Fee ($)
0011 Associate, Paper 3 101
0012 Licentiate, Paper 1 110 1540 Preliminary 61
0013 Licentiate, Paper 2 110 1541 First Grade 63
0014 Licentiate, Paper 3 110 1542 Second Grade 63
1543 Third Grade 68
1544 Fourth Grade 72

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

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Practical Examination – Music

Keyboard Instruments Piano (Pianoforte) Fee ($)
(2009 – New Syllabus)
Piano (Pianoforte) Fee ($)
(Old Syllabus) 1560 Preliminary Grade 62
1561 First Grade 65
1140 Preliminary 62 1562 Second Grade 65
1141 First Grade 65 1563 Third Grade 74
1142 Second Grade 65 1564 Fourth Grade 74
1143 Third Grade 74 1565 Fifth Grade 80
1144 Fourth Grade 74 1566 Sixth Grade 80
1145 Fifth Grade 80 1567 Seventh Grade 91
1146 Sixth Grade 80 1568 Eighth Grade 108
1147 Seventh Grade 91 1569 Certificate Perf 125
1148 Eighth Grade 108 1570 Associate Perf 192
1149 Associate Perf 192 1571 Licentiate Perf 287
1152 Licentiate Perf 287

Piano for Leisure Fee ($)

1820 Preliminary 58
1821 First Grade 64
1822 Second Grade 64
1823 Third Grade 67
1824 Fourth Grade 67
1825 Fifth Grade 75
1826 Sixth Grade 75
1827 Seventh Grade 82
1828 Eighth Grade 95
1829 Certificate Perf 125
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Other Keyboard Instruments

Accordion Stradella Fee ($) Organ Fee ($)

0610 Preliminary 62 0373 Third Grade 74
0611 First Grade 65 0374 Fourth Grade 74
0612 Second Grade 65 0375 Fifth Grade 80
0613 Third Grade 74 0376 Sixth Grade 80
0614 Fourth Grade 74 0377 Seventh Grade 91
0615 Fifth Grade 80 0378 Eighth Grade 108
0616 Sixth Grade 80 0379 Associate Perf 192
0617 Seventh Grade 91 0427 Licentiate Perf 287
0618 Eighth Grade 108
0619 Associate Perf 192
0620 Licentiate Perf 287 Electronic Organ Fee ($)
0090 Preliminary 62
0091 First Grade 65
Accordion Free Bass Fee ($) 0092 Second Grade 65
0630 Preliminary 62 0093 Third Grade 74
0631 First Grade 65 0094 Fourth Grade 74
0632 Second Grade 65 0095 Fifth Grade 80
0633 Third Grade 74 0096 Sixth Grade 80
0634 Fourth Grade 74 0097 Seventh Grade 91
0635 Fifth Grade 80 0098 Eighth Grade 108
0636 Sixth Grade 80 0099 Associate Perf 192
0637 Seventh Grade 91 0909 Licentiate Perf 287
0638 Eighth Grade 108
0639 Associate Perf 192
0640 Licentiate Perf 287

Teaching Certificates and Diplomas

Please specify relevant instrument on enrolment form.

Certificate Teacher of Music (CTMusA) Licentiate Teacher of Music (LTMusA)

Fee ($) Fee ($)
0904 Section I (Written) 101 0992 Section I (Written) 111
0905 Section II (Folio) 101 0903 Section II (Folio) 111
0906 Section III (A) (Practical) 125 0993 Section III (A) (Practical) 252
0907 Section III (B) (Practical) 125 0994 Section III (B) (Practical) 252

Associate Teacher of Music (ATMusA)

Fee ($)
0998 Section I (Written) 101
0129 Section II (Folio) 101
0318 Section III (A) (Practical) 252
0319 Section III (B) (Practical) 252

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

Viola Double Bass

Fees are as follows for all
String Instrument Codes: (2006 – Old Syllabus) 0737 Preliminary
No Preliminary Grade 0748 First Grade
Grade Fee ($)
0591 First Grade 0749 Second Grade
Preliminary Grade 62 0750 Third Grade
0592 Second Grade
First Grade 65 0751 Fourth Grade
0593 Third Grade
Second Grade 65 0752 Fifth Grade
0594 Fourth Grade
Third Grade 74 0753 Sixth Grade
0595 Fifth Grade
Fourth Grade 74 0754 Seventh Grade
0596 Sixth Grade
Fifth Grade 80 0755 Eighth Grade
0597 Seventh Grade
Sixth Grade 80 0756 Associate Perf
0598 Eighth Grade
Seventh Grade 91 0757 Licentiate Perf
0599 Associate Perf
Eighth Grade 108
0600 Licentiate Perf Classical Guitar
Associate Perf 192
Licentiate Perf 287 Viola 0649 Preliminary
(2007 – New Syllabus) 0641 First Grade
0642 Second Grade
Harp 1860 Preliminary 0643 Third Grade
1861 First Grade 0644 Fourth Grade
No Preliminary Grade
1862 Second Grade 0645 Fifth Grade
0231 First Grade
1863 Third Grade 0646 Sixth Grade
0232 Second Grade
1864 Fourth Grade 0647 Seventh Grade
0233 Third Grade
1865 Fifth Grade 0648 Eighth Grade
0234 Fourth Grade
1866 Sixth Grade 0713 Associate Perf
0235 Fifth Grade
1867 Seventh Grade 0714 Licentiate Perf
0236 Sixth Grade
1868 Eighth Grade
0237 Seventh Grade
1869 Associate Perf
0238 Eighth Grade
1870 Licentiate Perf
0239 Associate Perf
0249 Licentiate Perf Cello (Violoncello)
Violin 0433 Preliminary
0434 First Grade
1800 Preliminary
0435 Second Grade
1801 First Grade
0436 Third Grade
1802 Second Grade
0437 Fourth Grade
1803 Third Grade
0438 Fifth Grade
1804 Fourth Grade
0444 Sixth Grade
1805 Fifth Grade
0445 Seventh Grade
1806 Sixth Grade
0446 Eighth Grade
1807 Seventh Grade
0447 Associate Perf
1808 Eighth Grade
0448 Licentiate Perf
1809 Associate Perf
1810 Licentiate Perf

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

Piccolo Clarinet
Fees are as follows for all Wind
Instrument Codes (except ‘For 0672 First Grade (2009 – New Syllabus)
Leisure’ subjects): 0673 Second Grade 1940 Preliminary
0674 Third Grade 1941 First Grade
Grade Fee ($)
0174 Fourth Grade 1942 Second Grade
Preliminary Grade 62
Flute 1943 Third Grade
First Grade 65
1944 Fourth Grade
Second Grade 65 0571 First Grade 1945 Fifth Grade
Third Grade 74 0572 Second Grade 1946 Sixth Grade
Fourth Grade 74 0573 Third Grade 1947 Seventh Grade
Fifth Grade 80 0574 Fourth Grade 1948 Eighth Grade
Sixth Grade 80 0575 Fifth Grade 1949 Certificate Perf
Seventh Grade 91 0576 Sixth Grade 1950 Associate Perf
Eighth Grade 108 0767 Seventh Grade 1951 Licentiate Perf
Associate Perf 192 0768 Eighth Grade
Licentiate Perf 287 0769 Associate Perf Saxophone
0770 Licentiate Perf (2008 – Old Syllabus)
Recorder Oboe 0161 First Grade
1121 First Grade 0162 Second Grade
0601 First Grade
1122 Second Grade 0163 Third Grade
0602 Second Grade
1123 Third Grade 0164 Fourth Grade
0603 Third Grade
1124 Fourth Grade 0165 Fifth Grade
0604 Fourth Grade
1125 Fifth Grade 0166 Sixth Grade
0605 Fifth Grade
1126 Sixth Grade 0167 Seventh Grade
0606 Sixth Grade
1127 Seventh Grade 0168 Eighth Grade
0607 Seventh Grade
1128 Eighth Grade 0169 Associate Perf
0608 Eighth Grade
1129 Associate Perf 0179 Licentiate Perf
0609 Associate Perf
0209 Licentiate Perf 1130 Licentiate Perf Saxophone
Bassoon Clarinet (2009 – New Syllabus)
0308 First Grade (2008 – Old Syllabus) 1961 First Grade
0309 Second Grade 0621 First Grade 1962 Second Grade
0383 Third Grade 0622 Second Grade 1963 Third Grade
0384 Fourth Grade 0623 Third Grade 1964 Fourth Grade
0385 Fifth Grade 0624 Fourth Grade 1965 Fifth Grade
0386 Sixth Grade 0625 Fifth Grade 1966 Sixth Grade
0387 Seventh Grade 0626 Sixth Grade 1967 Seventh Grade
0388 Eighth Grade 0627 Seventh Grade 1968 Eighth Grade
0389 Associate Perf 0628 Eighth Grade 1969 Certificate Perf
0399 Licentiate Perf 0629 Associate Perf 1970 Associate Perf
0339 Licentiate Perf 1971 Licentiate Perf
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Wind Instruments (continued)

Saxophone for Leisure Fee ($)
1830 Preliminary 58
1831 First Grade 64
1832 Second Grade 64
1833 Third Grade 67
1834 Fourth Grade 67
1835 Fifth Grade 75
1836 Sixth Grade 75
1837 Seventh Grade 82
1838 Eighth Grade 95
1839 Certificate Perf 125

Brass Instruments

Fees are as follows for all

Trumpet Euphonium
Brass Instrument Codes: 0921 First Grade 0842 First Grade
0922 Second Grade 0843 Second Grade
Grade Fee ($)
0923 Third Grade 0844 Third Grade
Preliminary Grade 62 0924 Fourth Grade 0845 Fourth Grade
First Grade 65 0925 Fifth Grade 0851 Fifth Grade
Second Grade 65 0926 Sixth Grade 0852 Sixth Grade
Third Grade 74 0927 Seventh Grade 0853 Seventh Grade
Fourth Grade 74 0928 Eighth Grade 0854 Eighth Grade
Fifth Grade 80 0929 Associate Perf 0855 Associate Perf
Sixth Grade 80 0930 Licentiate Perf 0856 Licentiate Perf
Seventh Grade 91
Eighth Grade 108 Trombone Tuba
Associate Perf 192 0941 First Grade 0951 First Grade
Licentiate Perf 287 0942 Second Grade 0952 Second Grade
0943 Third Grade 0953 Third Grade
0944 Fourth Grade 0954 Fourth Grade
French Horn 0945 Fifth Grade 0955 Fifth Grade
0946 Sixth Grade 0956 Sixth Grade
0931 First Grade 0947 Seventh Grade 0957 Seventh Grade
0932 Second Grade 0948 Eighth Grade 0958 Eighth Grade
0933 Third Grade 0949 Associate Perf 0959 Associate Perf
0934 Fourth Grade 0950 Licentiate Perf 0960 Licentiate Perf
0935 Fifth Grade
0936 Sixth Grade Bass Trombone
0937 Seventh Grade 1165 Fifth Grade
0938 Eighth Grade 1166 Sixth Grade
0939 Associate Perf 1167 Seventh Grade
0940 Licentiate Perf 1168 Eighth Grade

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

E flat Tenor Horn B flat and F Trombone

Fees are as follows for all
Band Instrument Codes: 1031 First Grade 1061 First Grade
1032 Second Grade 1062 Second Grade
Grade Fee ($) 1033 Third Grade 1063 Third Grade
Preliminary Grade 62 1034 Fourth Grade 1064 Fourth Grade
First Grade 65 1035 Fifth Grade 1065 Fifth Grade
Second Grade 65 1036 Sixth Grade 1066 Sixth Grade
Third Grade 74 1037 Seventh Grade 1067 Seventh Grade
1038 Eighth Grade 1068 Eighth Grade
Fourth Grade 74
1039 Associate Perf 1069 Associate Perf
Fifth Grade 80
1040 Licentiate Perf 1070 Licentiate Perf
Sixth Grade 80
Seventh Grade 91 B flat Baritone E flat Bass Tuba
Eighth Grade 108 1041 First Grade 1081 First Grade
Associate Perf 192 1042 Second Grade 1082 Second Grade
Licentiate Perf 287 1043 Third Grade 1083 Third Grade
1044 Fourth Grade 1084 Fourth Grade
1045 Fifth Grade 1085 Fifth Grade
1046 Sixth Grade 1086 Sixth Grade
E flat Soprano Cornet 1047 Seventh Grade 1087 Seventh Grade
1001 First Grade 1048 Eighth Grade 1088 Eighth Grade
1002 Second Grade 1049 Associate Perf 1089 Associate Perf
1003 Third Grade 1050 Licentiate Perf 1090 Licentiate Perf
1004 Fourth Grade
1005 Fifth Grade B flat Euphonium B flat Bass Tuba
1006 Sixth Grade 1071 First Grade 1091 First Grade
1007 Seventh Grade 1072 Second Grade 1092 Second Grade
1008 Eighth Grade 1073 Third Grade 1093 Third Grade
1009 Associate Perf 1074 Fourth Grade 1094 Fourth Grade
1010 Licentiate Perf 1075 Fifth Grade 1095 Fifth Grade
1076 Sixth Grade 1096 Sixth Grade
B Flat Cornet 1077 Seventh Grade 1097 Seventh Grade
1011 First Grade 1078 Eighth Grade 1098 Eighth Grade
1012 Second Grade 1079 Associate Perf 1099 Associate Perf
1013 Third Grade 1080 Licentiate Perf 1100 Licentiate Perf
1014 Fourth Grade
1015 Fifth Grade C Tuba Bass Trombone
1016 Sixth Grade 1101 First Grade 1111 First Grade
1017 Seventh Grade 1102 Second Grade 1112 Second Grade
1018 Eighth Grade 1103 Third Grade 1113 Third Grade
1019 Associate Perf 1104 Fourth Grade 1114 Fourth Grade
1020 Licentiate Perf
B flat Tenor Trombone Candidates above Fourth
B flat Flugel Horn 1051 First Grade Grade, please see relevant
1021 First Grade 1052 Second Grade brass instruments section.
1022 Second Grade 1053 Third Grade
1023 Third Grade 1054 Fourth Grade
1024 Fourth Grade 1055 Fifth Grade
1025 Fifth Grade 1056 Sixth Grade
1026 Sixth Grade 1057 Seventh Grade
1027 Seventh Grade 1058 Eighth Grade
1028 Eighth Grade 1059 Associate Perf
1029 Associate Perf 1060 Licentiate Perf
1030 Licentiate Perf
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Other Categories

Singing Fee ($) Percussion Fee ($)

0962 Second Grade 65 0251 First Grade 75
0963 Third Grade 74 0252 Second Grade 75
0964 Fourth Grade 74 0253 Third Grade 82
0965 Fifth Grade 80 0254 Fourth Grade 82
0966 Sixth Grade 80 0255 Fifth Grade 86
0967 Seventh Grade 91 0256 Sixth Grade 86
0968 Eighth Grade 108 0257 Seventh Grade 96
0969 Associate Perf 191 0258 Eighth Grade 111
0970 Licentiate Perf 287

Singing for Leisure Fee ($)

1840 Preliminary 58
1841 First Grade 64
1842 Second Grade 64
1843 Third Grade 67
1844 Fourth Grade 67
1845 Fifth Grade 75
1846 Sixth Grade 75
1847 Seventh Grade 82
1848 Eighth Grade 95 Fellowship of Music Australia (FMusA)
1849 Certificate Perf 125 Fee ($)
9999 670

(All Instruments – please specify on enrolment

form.)

Contemporary Popular Music (CPM)

Keyboard Fee ($) Drum Kit Fee ($)
9120 Preliminary 67 9301 Advancing Step 1 100
9121 First Grade 75 9302 Advancing Step 2 100
9122 Second Grade 75 9303 Advancing Step 3 100
9123 Third Grade 82 9304 Advancing Step 4 100
9124 Fourth Grade 82
9125 Fifth Grade 86 Guitar Fee ($)
9126 Sixth Grade 86 9401 Advancing Step 1 100
9127 Seventh Grade 96 9402 Advancing Step 2 100
9128 Eighth Grade 111 9403 Advancing Step 3 100
9129 Certificate Perf 125 9404 Advancing Step 4 100

Bass Fee ($) Vocal Fee ($)

9201 Advancing Step 1 100 9501 Advancing Step 1 100
9202 Advancing Step 2 100 9502 Advancing Step 2 100
9203 Advancing Step 3 100 9503 Advancing Step 3 100
9204 Advancing Step 4 100 9504 Advancing Step 4 100

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 Drama
Teaching Diplomas Fee ($)
Speech and Performance Theory Fee ($)
0123 ASDA Section I, Practical 192
1661 First Grade 61 0124 ASDA Section II, Written 100
1662 Second Grade 61 1932 ADPA Section I, Practical 192
1663 Third Grade 66 1933 ADPA Section II, Written 100
1664 Fourth Grade 66 0125 LSDA Section I, Practical 287
1665 Fifth Grade 70 0126 LSDA Section II, Written 111
1666 Sixth Grade 70 0127 LSDA Section III, Dissertation 111
1667 Seventh Grade 98 1937 LDPA Section I, Practical 287
1938 LDPA Section II, Written 111
Diploma Examinations 1939 LDPA Section III, Dissertation 111

Voice and Communication

Speech and Drama Diplomas Fee ($)
Performing Diplomas Fee ($) 1910 APCA Section I, Practical 192
0813 ASDA Section I, Practical 192 1911 APCA Section II, Folio 100
0015 ASDA Section II, Written 100
1930 ADPA Section I, Practical 192
1931 ADPA Section II, Written 100
0825 LSDA Section I, Practical 287
0016 LSDA Section II, Written 111
0017 LSDA Section III, Dissertation 111
1934 LDPA Section I, Practical 287
1935 LDPA Section II, Written 111
1936 LDPA Section III Dissertation 111
9991 Fellowship (FSDA) 670
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Subject Codes and Fees – Speech & Drama (continued)

Practical Examinations Voice and Communication Fee ($)

1900 Preliminary 58
Speech and Drama Fee ($) 1901 First Grade 64
0900 Introductory 57 1902 Second Grade 64
0650 Elementary 57 1903 Third Grade 73
0651 Preliminary 64 1904 Fourth Grade 73
0652 First Grade 67 1905 Fifth Grade 77
0653 Second Grade 67 1906 Sixth Grade 77
0654 Third Grade 76 1907 Seventh Grade 82
0655 Fourth Grade 76 1908 Eighth Grade 95
0657 Fifth Grade 84 1909 Certificate (CVCA) 125
0659 Sixth Grade 84 1910 Assoc. (APCA) Sect I (Prac) 192
0661 Seventh Grade 91 Drama and Communication Fee ($)
Drama and Performance Fee ($) (Group Examination – only one entry per group)
1920 Preliminary 62 0197 Introductory 77
1921 First Grade 65 0191 First Grade 82
1922 Second Grade 65 0192 Second Grade 82
1923 Third Grade 74 0193 Third Grade 88
1924 Fourth Grade 74 0194 Fourth Grade 88
1925 Fifth Grade 80 0195 Fifth Grade 99
1926 Sixth Grade 80 0196 Sixth Grade 110
1927 Seventh Grade 82
1928 Eighth Grade 95
1929 Certificate (CDPA) 125

Speech in Action Fee ($)

0582 Preparatory 1 56
0663 Preparatory 2 56
0664 Preparatory 3 58
0665 Level One 64
0666 Level Two 64
0667 Level Three 67
0668 Level Four 67
0669 Level Five 74
0670 Level Six 74
0671 Level Seven 82
0891 Certificate (CSCA) 125
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Summary of Fees and Charges

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

Service Cost
Change of Teacher $55
Dishonoured Credit Card/Cheque Payment $15 (incl bank fees)
Enrolment Withdrawals/Refunds Various
Examination Fees Various
Incomplete certification or teacher details on Enrolment Form $5 per form
*Late Enrolment Fees: Up to one week late $10 per enrolment per candidate
More than one week late $55 per enrolment per candidate
Provisional Enrolments – Written Examinations $20
Reassessment of Written Papers $50
Resources: Syllabuses, Theory Papers, Teaching Aids,
Certificates, etc Various
Special Requests (no charge if attached to or accompanying
enrolment form) $22
Transfer Fees before scheduled (where applicable) $55 per enrolment per candidate
Transfer Fees after scheduled Level 1: $55 per enrolment per candidate
Level 2 & 3: $66 per enrolment per candidate
Viewing Music Craft papers $10
* GST does not apply

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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.

ITEM COST (INCL. GST) POSTAGE & HANDLING

2009 Manuals of Syllabuses
2009 Music Syllabuses $14.50 $5.50
2009–2010 Speech and Drama Syllabuses $13.50 $2.00
CPM Syllabus $5.50 $2.00
Or free download from: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
Other Publications
2009 Teachers’ Handbook
The handbook contains essential information on Available FREE from office (also available on website)
policies and examination procedures for the AMEB www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
examination system in NSW.
Knowing the Score $5.00 $2.00
This publication provides an outline of the AMEB
examination system and helpful hints for
candidates and their parents. Or free download from www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
Piano Works for Small Hands $5.00 $2.00
This booklet contains a selection of material
suitable for candidates with small hands.
Vocal Booklet – Suggested Own Choice Songs $5.00 $2.00
A list of musicals and excerpts from musicals
suitable for use in AMEB examinations. Or free download from www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
Past Examination Papers
Past Theory of Music, Musicianship and Music Craft papers. $2.50 per paper $2.00
Available while stocks last. Download Order form:
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/publications
Musicianship CDs and Aural papers. $10.00 per set $2.00
Available for Grade 4 only. Other grades are not
available due to copyright laws.
Music Craft CDs and Aural papers $10.00 per set $2.00
Speech and Performance Theory shell papers $2.50 per paper $2.00
may be downloaded free of charge from the if downloaded and posted
AMEB federal office website: www.ameb.edu.au by the AMEB (NSW)
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 (1988 onwards) $11.00 No Charge
Additional Certificates (Group Examinations) $11.00 per certificate No Charge