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2015 enrolment handbook

for teachers and private entrants
New South Wales & ACT
 AMEB (NSW) P: (02) 9367 8456 • E: office@ameb.nsw.edu.au
Level 6, 117 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000
AMEB office hours: Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm

Useful online contacts

AMEB Connect
To access information about your candidate, go to:
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/connect
AMEB online written examinations (provided by AMEB Federal Office)
To register for online Theory of Music, Musicianship and Music Craft
examinations, go to:
www.amebexams.edu.au
AMEB online theory courses (provided by AMEB Federal Office)
Log in to AMEB Online Theory Course to register for online Theory of Music
courses for Grade 1 and 2 (Grade 3 soon to be released):
www.amebtheory.edu.au
AMEB Federal Office
The AMEB Federal Office provides information about syllabuses:
www.ameb.edu.au

Important Dates to Note for 2015

To avoid penalty fees, please check with students and their families for other commitments they
may have within your advertised examination period BEFORE completing your enrolment. Note any
dates to avoid when filling in the ‘Scheduling Request’ section of your AMEB enrolment.

January 27 Term 1 commences for NSW Government schools

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Easter Monday public holiday
April 20 Term 2 commences for NSW Government schools 6
April 25 ANZAC Day public holiday
May 12–14 NAPLAN tests for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 (Details: www.nap.edu.au)
June 8 Queen’s Birthday public holiday
June 29 NSW Government school holidays commence
July 13 Term 3 commences for NSW Government schools
September 19 NSW Government school holidays commence
October 5 Labour Day public holiday (Monday)
October 6 Term 4 commences for NSW Government schools
December 18 Last day of school year for NSW Government schools.
AMEB (NSW) Office closes for two-week break
NB: School term dates and public holidays were correct at the time of printing.
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For 2015 HSC and RoSA key dates, please check the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational
Standards NSW website www.bostes.nsw.edu.au
Advertising disclaimer: All advertisements in this handbook or enclosed flyers are paid advertising and do not
constitute the views of, or endorsement by, AMEB (NSW).
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Checklist
Before you enrol
❑ Update your address and email with AMEB (NSW) if required. This must be done in writing.
❑ Check that you have all existing candidate numbers.
❑ Check that you have the correct spelling of names and dates of birth for new candidates.
❑ Check whether there are any dates to avoid – holidays, school camps, examinations.
❑ Check if there are any other scheduling requests or preferences.
❑ Check if any candidates have been taught by an AMEB (NSW) examiner in the past 3 years.
❑ Obtain the venue code from the venue owner if not an AMEB venue.

Before the examination

❑ Read the current Manual of Syllabuses to make sure all examination requirements have been addressed,
in particular the technical requirements of each grade (eg general knowledge, scales etc).

❑ Confirm that the candidate has arranged an accompanist (if applicable).

❑ Give each candidate their Notice of Examination with the pieces to be performed filled in at the bottom
of the form. Highlight the examination venue. If required, replacement Notices of Examination can be
downloaded from AMEB Connect.

❑ Make sure that the accompanist receives a copy of the Notice of Examination BEFORE the examination day.
❑ Make sure candidates know which venue to go to, and to arrive 20 minutes before their scheduled
examination time.

❑ Check transport to and/or parking arrangements at the venue BEFORE the examination date – eg Cityrail
trackwork, local parking stations.

❑ Make sure the candidate brings all their music (originals, not photocopies) to the examination, even if
playing from memory. See page 27 for more information about photocopies.

❑ Make sure pencil marks relating to general knowledge are erased. Other marks may stay.
❑ Please note that photography or recording of any kind is not permitted during AMEB examinations.
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Summary of Fees and Charges

Important Note: All NSW Government agencies are required to impose surcharges to recoup their merchant
interchange fees. All credit card transactions will incur a 0.4% surcharge.

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

Service Cost

Change of teacher $55

*Dishonoured credit card/cheque payment $15

Enrolment withdrawals/refunds Various (see page 18)

Examination fees Various (see page 29–38)

*Late enrolment fees $60 per candidate per enrolment

Reassessment of written papers $50 (see page 22)

Resources: syllabuses, grade books, past papers,
certificates, etc Various (see page 39)
Scheduling requests (no charge if included with enrolment) $25 per candidate per enrolment
*Late amendments – fee for enrolment alterations notified to
AMEB (NSW) more than 5 business days after the issue date of
the Confirmation of Enrolment email $25 per candidate per enrolment
Transfer fees before scheduled (where applicable) $55 per candidate per enrolment
Transfer fees after scheduled (with documentation)
(see page 17) Level 1: $55 per candidate per enrolment
Level 2: $66 per candidate per enrolment

AMusA: $132 per candidate per enrolment

LMusA and FMusA: no transfers are possible

Viewing Music Craft papers $25 per paper

Studio hire fees Various (see page 22)

* GST does not apply

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

highlights important
Enrolment Information - Before Examination 11 new information.
Enrolment Information - Day of Examination 19
Enrolment Information - After Examination 21
General Examination Information 23
Subject Codes and Fees - Music 29
Subject Codes and Fees - Speech & Drama 38
Accompanists 19 Online Written Examinations 9
Additional Requirements 26 P Plate Piano 23
AMEB Connect 11 Page Turning 27
Backing Tracks 27 Payment 12
Certificates 21 Pencil Marks 27
Change of Grade or Subject 18 Photocopies 27
Change of Teacher 18 Policies – AMEB (NSW) 28
Confirmation of Enrolment 13 Postcode Policy 25
Dates and Times 6 - 8 Practical Examinations 19
Diploma Examinations 23 Program Submission 15, 24
Downloaded Musical Scores 27 Privacy 28
Dress Code 27 Private Studios 13
Editions 27 Public Holidays 13
Examination Notice – Practical 19 Queries and Complaints 28
Examination Notice – Written 20 Reassessment of Written Papers 22
Examination Process 10 Recording 28
Fees and Subject Codes Refunds – Full and Partial 18
– Band Instruments 35 Repeats 27
– Brass Instruments 34 Reports 21
– CPM (Contemporary Popular Music) 37 Rescheduling your Examination (see ‘Transfers’)
– Fellowship of Music Australia (FMusA) 36 Resources 39
– Keyboard Instruments 30 Scheduling Requests 14
– Percussion 36 Special Provisions 15
– Singing 36 Subject Codes (see ‘Fees’)
– Speech and Drama 38 Teacher Responsibilities 19
– Stringed Instruments 32 Trainee Examiners 27
– Teaching Certificates and Diplomas – Music 29 Transfers – Practical Examinations 16, 17
– Wind Instruments 33 Tuning for Examinations 19
– Written Examinations – Music 29 Useful Contacts 40
– Written Examinations – Speech 38 Venues – Practical 24
Late Enrolment Fees 13 Venues – Written 25
News from Federal AMEB 4 Warm-up Facilities 19
News from State AMEB 4 Withdrawal from Examination (see ‘Refunds’)
Non-English speaking Candidates 27 Written Examinations 20
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News from State Office
2015
Teacher Survey
Thank you to all the teachers who took the time to
complete our teacher survey in July 2014, and hearty
congratulations to Sydney piano teacher, Paddy Ge,
who was the happy winner of the iPad mini in our
survey competition draw.
A recurring theme in the responses we received was
the concern about having to submit entries so far in
advance of the examination period. The good news
is that one of the benefits of moving to an online
enrolment process is that we can start scheduling later.
Later Closing Dates
As a result of the feedback from the teacher survey,
we are thrilled to be able to announce later closing
dates for every examination session in 2015! It is
important that teachers note that we will no longer be
charging the one week late fee of $10. As all closing
dates will be at least a week later than in previous
years, there should be no problem in submitting
enrolments well in time to avoid any penalties.
Teaching Awards
Another initiative which will be introduced from
the 2015 examination year is a new system for
recognising teaching excellence, with more awards to
be presented each year. This allows us to recognise
the changes we have seen in the AMEB enrolment
landscape in the past decade. Awards will now be
distributed more evenly across instrument categories
and enrolment numbers, and a Top 5 Teacher
Certificate for each category will also be awarded.
Over the years, many of our teachers might have
been unaware how close they have come to winning
one of the Shields. Now if you are in contention for
an award, you will certainly receive an accolade to
acknowledge this achievement. Please keep an eye
on our website during 2015 for further information
about these new teaching awards.
Assistance with Online Enrolment
Additional staff will be on hand at the AMEB (NSW)
to assist with your online enrolment. If you have not
enrolled online previously, please enrol early so that
helpdesk staff can respond to your call prior to closing
date.
Retail Store
Candidates who wish to buy their grade books for the
next year of study can now do so when they come to
Clarence Street for their examination.
News from Federal Office
2015
New Publications
Piano Series 17
AMEB is proud to announce the launch of Series 17 –
a full suite of grade books and recording & handbooks
(Preliminary to Grade 8) available as an additional
resource for users of the current Piano syllabus.
Series 17 includes exciting and challenging repertoire
in a range of styles, representing a wealth of new
options for candidates and their teachers.
The works featured in Piano Series 17 will be added to
the Piano syllabus in the 2015 Manual of Syllabuses
and 2015 downloadable digital syllabuses. Beyond
this, there will be no alteration to the Manual Lists in
the current syllabus and no grade book series will be
withdrawn as a result of Series 17 being added.
The following publications, available from November
2014, may be used with the existing syllabus:
Piano Series 17 Recording and handbooks (2014)
Piano Series 17 Preliminary – Grade 8 (2014)
There will be no alteration to the technical work in
the current syllabus, which is set out in the Piano
Technical Work book (2008).
AMEB Manuscript and Manglescript Pads
During 2014 AMEB released two manuscript pads
for the use of students and teachers. The Manuscript
Pad has 75 pages of standard manuscript paper for
practising theory, sketching musical chords and ideas,
and even composing music. The Manglescript Pad is
fun manuscript paper for colouring-in and creativity
for young music students. Manglescript combines 10
unique, engaging and mangled manuscript scenes
placed between standard manuscript pages.
Sample Answers:
Theory of Music and Musicianship
Past written papers for Theory of Music and
Musicianship from Grades 1 to 4 now come with
sample answers. Sample papers and answers can be
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purchased and downloaded from the AMEB Online
Shop (www.ameb.edu.au/shop). More sessions will
become available throughout the year.
Recorded Accompaniment
Beginning in 2015, AMEB will start releasing
recorded accompaniments for use in study
and examinations. Where AMEB recorded
accompaniments are available, candidates may
perform with those recordings in examinations.
Recordings will be available as CDs from AMEB’s
Online Shop, from AMEB Preferred Retailers and
as downloads from iTunes and other digital music
outlets. For more information refer to AMEB’s website
(www.ameb.edu.au).
Revised Syllabus
Theory of Music
A revised version of the Theory of Music Syllabus
appears for the first time in the 2015 Manual of
Syllabuses. There have been no changes to Grades
1 to 6, these grades remain the same as previously
published. Grade 7 has been removed so candidates
now progress from Grade 6 to Diploma level. Three
new diplomas have been added at Associate and
Licentiate level: Musicology, Harmony & Counterpoint
and Orchestration & Arrangement. This will allow
candidates to complete a Diploma in their own area of
interest or skill.
Candidates who began Grade 7 or a Diploma in 2014
or earlier will be able to complete their qualification
within the timelines previously published and are
advised to contact their State Office for further
information.
The marking for the Diplomas in the Theory of Music
as published in Regulation 29 in the 2015 Manual
of Syllabuses allows for a pass mark at 65% and an
Award with Distinction at 85%.
The marking scheme for Diplomas begun in 2014 or
earlier has not changed. Candidates should refer to
Regulation 29 in the 2014 Manual of Syllabuses or
their State Office for more information regarding this.
Withdrawal from examination
From the beginning of 2015, the following syllabus
is no longer available for examination:
Flute (last printed in 2012 Manual of syllabuses)
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From the beginning of 2016, the following syllabuses
will no longer be available for examination:
Percussion (last printed in 2013 Manual of syllabuses)
Double Bass (last printed in 2013 Manual of syllabuses)
Once these old syllabuses are withdrawn, only those
syllabuses printed in the current Manual of Syllabuses
will be valid for examination.
Syllabus Reviews
The Trumpet, Trombone and Euphonium syllabuses
will undergo review in 2015. The Oboe syllabus review
will continue in 2015. If you wish to participate in the
syllabus review process, please visit the Federal Office
website www.ameb.edu.au.
Online Resources
MyTempo app
AMEB is proud to announce the launch of its very first
practice app, MyTempo. MyTempo allows students to
speed up, slow down and loop any recording through
their smartphone or tablet. MyTempo corresponds
to the release of AMEB’s recorded accompaniments,
allowing users to practise with the accompaniment at
any speed they choose. MyTempo is available for both
Apple and Android devices and can be purchased
from the relevant app stores.
Online examinations
AMEB continues to expand its offering of online
examinations in theory syllabuses.
At the time of printing, online examinations
were available for Theory of Music Grades 1 to
6, Musicianship Grades 1 to 6, and Music Craft
Preliminary to Grade 4.
Online examinations are available from
amebexams.edu.au.
Online Theory courses
AMEB now offers interactive online courses in Grade
1 and 2 Theory, and Grade 3 Theory of Music will
be released in the near future. AMEB Online Theory
courses allow students to learn music theory at their
own pace, independently or by supporting what is
taught in the classroom or private music studio.
Online theory courses are available from
amebtheory.edu.au.
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2015 Practical Examinations – Dates

METRO
Examination Online enrolment Closing dates Examination Last date for
session opening dates Fridays dates 50% refund
06 Metro – first session
(Incl Speech & Drama and AMusA)
Sydney Metro (including Penrith) 12 Jan 20 Feb* 18 Apr – 6 Jun 21 Feb
(major venues)
18 Apr – 30 May 21 Feb
(private studios)
Percussion – Sydney only# 12 Jan 20 Feb* 18 Apr – 6 Jun 21 Feb
03 Metro Music – second session Period-to-period
transfers 12 Jun
Period 1 2000 – 2071 postcodes 16 Mar 12 Jun 8 Aug – 29 Aug 13 Jun
Period 2 2072 – 2112 postcodes 16 Mar 19 Jun 22 Aug – 19 Sep 27 Jun
Period 3 2113 – 2143 postcodes 16 Mar 31 Jul 3 Oct – 24 Oct 8 Aug
Period 4 2144 – 2200 postcodes 16 Mar 7 Aug 24 Oct – 14 Nov 29 Aug
Period 5 2201 – 2999 postcodes 16 Mar 4 Sep 14 Nov – 12 Dec 19 Sep
30 Accordion, Harp, Electronic Organ,
Organ 16 Mar 7 Aug 12 Oct – 17 Oct 17 Aug

04 Music Diploma session

Exams held in Sydney City
LMusA, FMusA, LTMusA 16 Mar 19 Jun## Sep and Oct 18 Jul
AMusA, ATMusA 16 Mar 19 Jun 12 Sep – 3 Oct 18 Jul
10 Metro Speech & Drama – Period-to-period
second session (including Diplomas) transfers 19 Jun
Period 1 2000 – 2109 postcodes 16 Mar 19 Jun 22 Aug – 19 Sep 27 Jun
Period 2 2110 – 2180 postcodes 16 Mar 7 Aug 10 Oct – 7 Nov 15 Aug
Period 3 2181 – 2999 postcodes 16 Mar 4 Sep 9 Nov – 11 Dec 14 Sep
09 CPM and Percussion session 16 Mar 14 Aug 17 Oct – 5 Dec 22 Aug

A late fee of $60 per candidate per exam will apply to enrolments received after the closing date.
It is not possible under any circumstances to transfer from one year to the next.

NOTES (Metro):
(1) The closing date for period-to-period transfers is Friday 12 June 2015.
(2) Grade and diploma examinations may fall within the school holidays and on public holiday weekends.
(3) Examinations are held subject to venue and examiner availability.
(4) Postcode relates to the enrolling person or private venue postcode
* Friday 6 March 2015 for accredited BOSTES schools
# Subject to sufficient enrolments
## FMusA programs must be submitted by 24 April
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2015 Practical Examinations – Dates

REGIONAL
Examination Online enrolment Closing dates Examination Last date for
session opening dates Fridays dates 50% refund
02 Regional – first session
(Incl AMusA if sufficient numbers)
Period 1 Newcastle, Central Coast, 12 Jan 27 Mar 9 Jun – 27 Jun 14 Apr
Canberra & Sth Coast
Period 2 Wollongong* 12 Jan 3 Apr 29 Jun – 4 Jul 4 May
Period 3 North, North Coast, West, 12 Jan 8 May 13 July – 12 Aug 18 May
South

08 Regional – second session

(Piano and Speech &
Drama grades only)
Period 1 Wollongong* 16 Mar 31 Jul 21 Sep – 25 Sep 27 Jul
Period 2 Canberra 16 Mar 14 Aug 19 Oct – 24 Oct 24 Aug
Period 3 Newcastle/Central Coast 16 Mar 21 Aug 31 Oct – 7 Nov 5 Sep

A late fee of $60 per candidate per exam will apply to enrolments received after the closing date.
It is not possible under any circumstances to transfer from one year to the next.

NOTES (Regional):
(1) Grade and diploma examinations may fall within the school holidays and on public holiday weekends.
(2) Examinations are held subject to venue and examiner availability.
* Available for enrolling persons whose address is south of Waterfall

Finley Wallace playing the tuba at the Tamworth Regional Conservatorium’s Open Day on 29th March 2014.
Photo courtesy of Sunnypics.
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2015 Written Examinations – Dates

Examination Online enrolment Closing Examination Last date for
session opening date date dates 50% refund
05 12 March Friday 12 June 18–19 August 21 July
A late fee of $60 per candidate per exam will apply to enrolments received after the closing date.
Online written examinations can be taken at any time. Go to www.amebexams.edu.au for more information.
PLEASE NOTE that it is not possible to transfer between written examinations and online examinations.

2015 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
18 August 6 11.30 – 12.10
7 1.30 – 2.15
8 2.30 – 3.15
AMusA 3.30 – 4.30 AMusA Musicology 2.00 – 5.00
LMusA Musicology 2.00 – 5.00
Wednesday 1 9.30 – 11.00 1 9.30–10.30
19 August 2 2.00 – 3.30 2 2.00 – 3.30
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 AMusA Harmony and Counterpoint 9.30 – 12.30
8 9.30 – 12.00 AMusA Orchestration and Arrangement 2.00 – 5.00
AMusA 2.00 – 5.00 LMusA Harmony and Counterpoint 9.30 – 12.30
LMusA Orchestration and Arrangement 2.00 – 5.00
CTMusA (Section I) 9.30 – 11.30
ATMusA (Section I) 9.30 – 12.30
LTMusA (Section I) 9.30 – 12.30
* Contact the AMEB (NSW) office for 2014 Theory of Music syllabus examination times for Grade 7, Associate or Licentiate.

MUSIC CRAFT SPEECH AND PERFORMANCE THEORY

Grade Time Grade Time
Available Preliminary Online Wednesday 1 9.30 – 10.15
as online Grade 1 examinations 19 August 2 2.00 – 3.00
exams only Grade 2 available anytime 3 2.00 – 3.30
Grade 3 4 2.00 – 4.00
Grade 4 5 9.30 – 12.00
Tuesday Grade 5 Aural 12.30 – 1.15 6 9.30 – 12.30
18 August Grade 6 Aural 1.30 – 2.15 7 9.30 – 12.30
ADPA 9.30 – 12.30
Wednesday Grade 5 Written 9.30 –11.30 APCA Folio submission
19 August Grade 6 Written 2.00 – 4.30 LDPA 2.00 – 5.00
*In the event that a candidate wishes to undertake Section I and
CTMusA, ATMusA and LTMusA folios – a letter requesting Section III of either of the above diplomas in the same examination
submission of the folio will be sent prior to the practical period, an alternate date will be scheduled for Section III.
examination.
Written examinations are conducted throughout Australia on the
same date and it is not possible to reschedule any other written
examination to an alternate date or time.
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Online Examinations
AMEB now offers online examinations for Theory of Music, Musicianship and Music Craft. The online examination
centre improves access to the AMEB’s written examinations, with the flexibility to complete examinations
anywhere at a time that best suits you. You can also participate in online tutorials and practice examinations to
prepare for the real thing.

Availability of online written examinations

Music written examinations currently available online (at time of printing)

Theory of Music Musicianship Music Craft*

Grade 1 Grade 1 Preliminary Marked automatically by the Online
Grade 2 Grade 2 Grade 1 Written examinations computer program.
Results available immediately.
Grade 3 Grade 2
Grade 3 Grade 3 Marked by a member of the Online
Grade 4 Grade 4 Grade 4 examining panel. Results received within
one week.
Grade 5 Grade 5
Grade 6 Grade 6

* Please note: Music Craft examinations from Preliminary to Grade 4 are only available online

Speech and Performance Theory online examinations in 2015

Speech and performance online examinations are currently being developed and should be available in 2015.

How to enrol for online written examinations

• At any time, go to www.amebexams.edu.au to register and create an account. This can be done by the
teacher, parent, guardian or candidate if over the age of 18.
• The enrolling person can then log into their account and purchase an online examination using their credit
card.
• Once purchased, the candidate has up to 12 months to sit their examination.
For more information about how to enrol for AMEB online examinations, or if you have any problems go to
www.amebexams.edu.au
Please include the relevant NSW Candidate Number when enrolling online.
Note: there is no limit to the number of online examinations a candidate can sit in any given period.

Traditional written examinations and online written examinations

It is not possible under any circumstances to transfer from:
• a traditional written examination to an online examination
• an online written examination to a traditional written examination
• from one examining year to the next.
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AMEB Examination Process

Submit enrolment online
1. Log in
Go to www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/connect and click on Log in to AMEB Connect. Enter your email address and password, or
create a new account by clicking on ‘Get Access’ and follow the steps. See page 11 for details.

2. Check your details are correct

Click on the blue ‘Menu’ button and go to ‘My contact details’.
In particular, click on the ‘Addresses’ tab and make sure we have your correct address.
You will need to contact our office in writing to update your address BEFORE you start your enrolments.

3. Enrol candidates
Start the enrolment process by clicking on the ‘Enrol Candidates’ button. Complete the enrolment details, then add each
candidate’s enrolment to the shopping cart. If the required series is not displaying, please check the series dates on page 6
of this handbook, or contact our office. When all enrolments have been added, go to the check out and pay with your credit
card. Further information can be found in the User Guide on the AMEB Connect website.
NOTE: The enrolment and financial transaction must be completed and approved in the one session
commencing before midnight on the closing date as published in this handbook.

4. Your confirmation of enrolment

Once you have submitted payment online, you will receive a confirmation email including receipt of payment, usually within
24 hours. Check this email thoroughly to ensure all details are correct. If there are any corrections needed, you must contact
our office within 5 days. Failure to notify AMEB (NSW) of any corrections may result in a change fee of $25. See page 13.

5. Progress
Provisional dates can be checked via AMEB Connect. Please note that until confirmed via email
and a Notice of Examination, these dates and times may change.

6. Your notice of examination

An email will be sent to the enrolling person once the examination date is confirmed. Your Notice of Examination will be
posted to the enrolling person approximately three weeks before the examination date. These notices must be completed
with the pieces to be performed and given to the candidates for presentation at the examination venue.
Replacement notices can be reprinted from AMEB Connect.

7. Examination day
Candidates should arrive for their examination 20 minutes before their written or practical examination time
with their Notice of Examination in hand. Candidates arriving late cannot expect to be examined.

8. Your examination result

Practical examination reports and results will be uploaded to AMEB Connect within three weeks of the examination, and the
enrolling person will be alerted by email. Practical certificates will be posted to the enrolling person within four weeks of the
examination date. Written certificates are posted within eight weeks of the examination date.
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Enrolment Information –
Before Examination
Enrolments can only be submitted
online via AMEB Connect.
(For closed series, please contact the office.)
AMEB Connect
AMEB Connect enables teachers and
enrollers to access information about
their examinations online through the
AMEB (NSW) website.
If you are a teacher or private enroller, you may:
• submit your enrolment online
• see provisional dates for your candidates’
examinations once they have been scheduled
• check for any errors in your personal details
• reprint Notices of Examination
• view and print candidates’ reports and results as
soon as they are added
• view reports from 2012 onwards for candidates
that you have enrolled
• download a comprehensive record of your
candidates’ results (from 1988 to present).
A User Guide with detailed instructions can be found
in AMEB Connect by clicking on the Menu button.
Only teachers, parents, legal guardians or candidates
(if over 18) can enrol for AMEB (NSW) examinations.
Please remember that all dates for examinations that
you may see online are provisional until you receive
written confirmation via email and in the form of a
Notice of Examination that will be posted to you.
The AMEB (NSW) reserves the right to request proof
of address from an enrolling person.
IMPORTANT: Teachers should not give passwords
to students. This allows them to view the results and
reports of other students resulting in a breach of
those students’ privacy.
First – Log in
• Go to www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/connect and click on
‘Log in to AMEB Connect’. This will take you to the
login screen.
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• If this is the first time that you have used AMEB
Connect, click on ‘Get Access’ and follow the
prompts. You will be asked to supply some contact
details, and then we will email you a password for
AMEB Connect.
• If you have used AMEB Connect in the past,
use the email address that we have on our
database and a previously supplied password to
log in. If you can’t remember the password, click
on ‘Request a new password’ and we will email
one to you.
Next – Getting started
• After logging on, a list of your enrolments for the
current year is shown. You can also filter the list
by year, series, examination status or by keyword.
If you can’t find a candidate, you may have
to change the filters to show enrolments for a
previous year.
• Before commencing the enrolment process, we
strongly recommend that you check that your
contact details are correct. Click on the ‘Menu’
button in the top right of the screen and go to
‘My contact details’. In particular, check that your
address is correct. The correct address is required
to ensure that your candidates are enrolled in the
correct examination period. All address changes
must be submitted in writing to the office with
supporting documentation (eg utilities account).
• If you are enrolling existing candidates, choose the
candidates that you want to enrol by clicking in the
check box next to their name, then click on ‘Enrol
Selected Candidate’.
Step 1 – Enrolment information
• If you have a new candidate, click on the green ‘+
Enrol Candidate’ button.
• Search for a candidate or enter the candidate’s
personal details. Please make sure you have the
correct spelling for each name, and correct date
of birth. If using the ‘Find’ function, all fields –
including middle name – will need an exact match.
• Choose the series by clicking on the drop down
arrow. If appropriate, also choose examination
period. Period to period transfers can be
requested here before 12 June 2015 (Series 03)
or 19 June 2015 (Series 10).
• Choose the examination subject, either by choosing
from the list or by typing part of the subject name.
For example, typing ‘piano’ will bring up a list of
Piano and Piano for Leisure subjects.
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• Choose your preferred venue. If you select
‘Other Venue’, an AMEB (NSW) venue number
is required. You must have permission from the
owner to use their venue. Only the owner can
provide you with their venue number. Please
see page 13 for more information about private
venues.
• Choose the preferred day for the examination –
weekday, Saturday or no preference.
• If there are any scheduling requests such as dates
to avoid or if a candidate has been taught by an
AMEB (NSW) examiner in the past 3 years, please
list them in the Scheduling Requests box. Any
changes to scheduling after the enrolment process
will incur an administration fee of $25. Please see
page 14 for more information about scheduling
requests.
• Once all the information is complete, click on
‘+Add to shopping cart’. You will be able to review
the information before payment.
• IMPORTANT – you must complete both the
enrolment and financial transaction in the one
session that commences before midnight on the
closing date.
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• Click on the ‘Shopping cart’ button in the top right
of the screen.
• A list of your enrolments will be displayed. Check
that all the information is correct. You can edit the
details by clicking on ‘Edit enrolment’, or delete
the enrolment entirely by clicking on ‘Remove
enrolment’.
• Once you have reviewed your enrolment
information, click the ‘Pay’ button at the top of the
screen.
• Enter your credit card details here. We accept
Mastercard and Visa credit, debit and pre-paid
cards. Pre-paid cards are available at most post
offices and banks.
• Please tick the box to note your acceptance of
our regulations as set out in the 2015 Enrolment
Handbook and 2015 Manual of Syllabuses.
• Note that your enrolment is not complete until your
payment has been processed.
• Following successful payment, you will be provided
with a reference number and sent a Confirmation
of Enrolment email. If you have not received it after
24 hours, please contact the AMEB (NSW) office.
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• Please check your Confirmation of Enrolment
details carefully. If any changes are required
you must notify the AMEB (NSW) office within 5
business days of the issue date of the Confirmation
of Enrolment email. Changes requested after this
time will incur a fee of $25 per candidate per
examination.
Late enrolment fees – all
examinations
A late enrolment fee will apply if the enrolment and
full payment are not received by the advertised
closing date. Late fees are not refundable.
Late fee: $60 per candidate per examination
Late fees do not incur GST.
Please note: Due to the later closing dates, there is
no longer a reduced late fee of $10 for enrolments
up to one week late.
Reminders
By 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 in school holiday periods or on
public holiday weekends and you should therefore
advise your students of the possibility of being
scheduled on those dates.
A fee of $25 per candidate per examination will be
charged for any scheduling request that is not on
the original enrolment.
Further information regarding AMEB (NSW) policies
can be found on the Policies section of our website
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
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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 is your tax invoice and your only official
receipt from the AMEB (NSW). Please promptly and
thoroughly check this important document.
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 in writing. Failure to notify
AMEB (NSW) of any changes (correct spelling of
name, date of birth, grade, subject code, subject
name) within 5 working days of the issue date of
the Confirmation of Enrolment email will result in a
change fee of $25 per candidate per examination.
The way the name is spelt on the Confirmation of
Enrolment and online is the way it will appear on
the certificate. Replacement certificates will incur a
fee of $28.50 each. It is not possible to substitute
alternative candidates. Please note that the preferred
venue listed on your Confirmation of Enrolment may
be changed, subject to suitability and availability as
set out on pages 13–14 of this handbook. If you have
NOT received a Confirmation of Enrolment within
24 hours of enrolling online, please check your junk
email folder before telephoning the AMEB (NSW) to
check the status of your enrolment.
Other venue/private studio
If you want your candidates to be examined at a
pre-arranged non-AMEB venue, you can request this
under Preferred Venue. You will need to contact the
venue owner to obtain the venue number to enter into
the appropriate box.
• If the studio belongs to another teacher, or is a
school venue, you must obtain permission and
the venue code from the person or institution
involved before enrolling candidates.
• Any hire costs and other associated expenses
for the studio/venue must be met by the visiting
teacher.
• AMEB (NSW) will only assign an examiner to a
particular studio if a minimum of four hours of
examining time per instrumental group is available
and scheduled.
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• Studios must meet the criteria for use of private
studios outlined in the Policies section of the
AMEB (NSW) website: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
• AMEB (NSW) reserves the right to alter the
location of the examination to facilitate the
provision of an examiner or if the venue is not
available or suitable.
• Private studio examinations are most likely to be
scheduled on a weekday.
• The studio address postcode will be used to
determine the examination period if a private
studio is being used, and it is clearly indicated on
the enrolment.
• If you would like your venue to be considered as
a private studio, please contact the AMEB (NSW)
office before the enrolment closing date.
Fees
• Fees cannot be transferred from one candidate
to another or from one year to the next.
• We accept payment by Mastercard or Visa. It is
possible to use credit, debit and pre-paid cards.
• All transactions paid by Mastercard or Visa
will incur a 0.4% surcharge due to a NSW
Government instruction for all agencies to recoup
their merchant interchange fees.
• If for any reason a Mastercard or Visa card is not
accepted by the bank, a penalty fee of $15 will be
applied to each transaction.
Certification
• It is essential that the person who enrols a
candidate is the teacher, parent, guardian or
candidate who is 18 years or over, and in doing so
certifies their:
– awareness of the conditions of enrolment
– agreement to abide by the regulations and
the requirements in the AMEB (NSW) 2015
Enrolment Handbook and the 2015 Manual
of Syllabuses, and the policies on the AMEB
(NSW) website: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
– awareness of their responsibility to inform
candidates of these requirements, including
the refund and transfer policies.
Scheduling requests
It is important that candidates and their families are
consulted about dates to be avoided and these are
clearly listed in this section prior to the lodgement of
your enrolment.
• Please keep all scheduling requests as brief and
clear as possible.
• Requests that are not included on the
enrolment will incur a fee of $25 per candidate
per examination. To make a scheduling
request after enrolment, please download the
‘Scheduling Request’ form from our website at
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au. Requests will not be
processed without the accompanying fee. The
enrolling person must ensure that candidates and
their families are aware of this fee.
• Requests for specific examination dates and times
will not be accepted.
• Requests for a late examination date will not be
considered.
• Requests regarding the scheduling or non-
scheduling of specific examiners will not be
considered (unless a candidate has been taught
by an AMEB (NSW) examiner in the last 3 years).
• Requests to schedule candidates together can
only be accepted if they are siblings and enrolled
by the same person.
• Please indicate if your candidates are enrolled for
more than one AMEB examination within a given
time frame (with different teachers), or are also
enrolled for a written examination during your
examination period.
• While every effort is made to meet scheduling
requests, not all requests (particularly Saturdays)
will be possible as scheduling depends on the
availability of venues and examiners.
Candidates who have been taught by an
AMEB examiner
Candidates who enrol for an examination who are,
or have been in the last 3 years, taught by someone
who is a current AMEB (NSW) examiner, should
indicate this in the ‘Scheduling Request’ section
of the enrolment. This information will ensure that
examiners are not scheduled to examine their own
candidates, either past or present. If rescheduling
is necessary due to a candidate’s failure to indicate
this information on the enrolment form, additional
transfer fees will be charged. See page 17 for
transfer fees.
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Additional notes FMusA/FSDA

School examinations
• If any of your candidates are likely to be
required to take NAPLAN tests, other important
examinations or school commitments during your
scheduled examining period, please state the
dates to be avoided in the Scheduling Request
section of the enrolment. The information printed
inside the front cover of this handbook can assist
you in determining these dates.
Substituting candidates
Under no circumstances can an enrolled candidate
be substituted by another candidate, either on the
Confirmation of Enrolment or on the day of the examination.
Diploma examinations
Diploma examinations require two senior examiners.
In instances where it is not feasible to schedule two
examiners in a regional area, AMusA candidates will
be required to travel to Sydney during the period
12 September to 3 October to be examined. LMusA
and FMusA examinations are held in Sydney during
the September/October school holidays and/or days
surrounding this period. Transfers are not possible
from Session 4.
Candidates are advised that they must bring a
copy of their music for the examiners to ensure
verification of the edition from which the candidate
is working.
• FMusA and FSDA candidates MUST submit their
proposed programs to AMEB (NSW) no later than
24 April 2015. Once these programs have been
approved by the AMEB, candidates will receive a
program approval letter.
• Program notes for FMusA examinations should
be forwarded to the State Office by email in Word
format no later than Friday, 7 August 2015.
Candidates requiring special provisions
To ensure that the examination process is accessible
to all, provisions may be made for candidates
with special needs. Our policy may be found in
the Policies section of the AMEB (NSW) website:
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au. Please submit via mail or
email medical documentation and details outlining the
provision required within two weeks of submitting
your enrolment. Before the examination, AMEB (NSW)
must cite, verify, approve, receive signed permission
from the candidate or their parent/guardian, if under
18, then process this request. Under no circumstances
will AMEB (NSW) examiners accept medical
certificates or additional correspondence on the day
of the examination.
Provisional enrolments
Provisional enrolments will no longer be accepted for
practical or written examinations.

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Practical Examination Transfers

Examination scheduling is a process that involves many variables. A Request for Transfer form can be downloaded
from the AMEB (NSW) website. Transfer requests will only be accepted if they are accompanied by this
completed Request for Transfer Form.

Before Scheduling
Original exam session Transfer exam session Documents required Closing date for transfer Transfer fee
02 Regional – 08 Regional – Session 2 regions
1st Session 2nd Session
Written notice via Period 1 14 April
02 Regional – 03 Metro – No charge
email, mail or fax Period 2 4 May
1st Session 2nd Session
Period 3 18 May
06 Metro – 03 Metro –
1st Session 2nd Session
06 Metro – 04 Music Diploma Written notice via 21 February 2015
No charge
AMusA only Session email, mail or fax
06 Metro – 10 Metro – Speech &
1st Session Drama 2nd Session

Any transfer requests received after the above closing date and BEFORE scheduling will incur a $55 transfer
fee per candidate per examination or a maximum of $330 fee per studio.

Period-to-period transfers in 03 Metro – Second Session

Requests for period-to-period transfers submitted after 12 June 2015 will not be considered.

Original exam period Transfer exam period Action required Closing date for transfer Transfer fee
Period 1 Period 2, 3, 4 or 5 When completing
your enrolment online,
Period 2 Period 1, 3, 4 or 5 select the preferred $55 per candidate
period under ‘select 12 June 2015 per examination
Period 3 Period 1, 2, 4 or 5 an examination for all transfer requests with a maximum of
period’. Please note: $330 per enrolment
Period 4 Period 1, 2, 3 or 5 this feature will not submission.
be available after
Period 5 Period 1, 2, 3 or 4 12 June 2015

Period-to-period transfers in 10 Metro Speech & Drama – Second Session

Requests for period-to-period transfers submitted after 19 June 2015 will not be considered.

Original exam period Transfer exam period Action required Closing date for transfer Transfer fee
When completing your
Period 1 Period 2 or 3
enrolment online, select $55 per candidate
the preferred period under 19 June 2015 per examination
Period 2 Period 1 or 3 ‘select an examination for all transfer requests with a maximum of
period’. Please note: this $330 per enrolment
feature will not be available submission.
Period 3 Period 1 or 2 after 19 June 2015

Please note: It is not possible to transfer examinations to the following year under any circumstances.
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After Scheduling
You can use AMEB Connect to check whether an examination has been scheduled. Once the date has been
scheduled, it is not possible to arrange alternative dates for practical examinations for any reason other than on
substantiated medical, religious, compulsory school examinations or excursions, verified work-related grounds or
relevant generally recognised days of cultural significance. No other grounds for transfers will be considered.
If a candidate is unable to attend his or her practical examination due to one of the above reasons, an alternative
date may be offered, provided that:
• venues and examiners are available
• a completed Transfer Form (from the forms located under the Teacher Support heading on the AMEB (NSW)
website) must be submitted to AMEB (NSW) no later than five business days after the scheduled examination
date.
If AMEB (NSW) is unable to transfer a regional examination while examiners are still touring that particular area,
candidates requesting a transfer will be required to travel to Sydney.

Medical transfers must include a medical certificate from a registered doctor stating:
• that the candidate is not fit to attend their examination on the scheduled date
• when it is anticipated the candidate will be fit to sit their examination.

AMEB (NSW) reserves the right to contact the doctor to clarify information on the medical certificate.

Other transfers (as outlined above) must include an official letter from the school, workplace or relevant
organisation outlining the reason for the candidate’s inability to attend the examination.
Submit the supporting documentation and payment to the AMEB (NSW) office. Transfer dates may be offered with
minimal notice. Every effort will be made to accommodate transfers, but transfers cannot be guaranteed and
should not be expected.
If a transfer cannot be arranged, the transfer fee will be refunded.
Please note: It is not possible under any circumstances to transfer examinations to the following year.

Transfer fees are as follows:

$55 for Level 1 (Preliminary – Grade 4) per
candidate per examination
$66 for Level 2 (Grades 5–8 and Certificate of
Performance, any CPM Advancing Step) per
candidate per examination
$132 for Level 3 (Associate only) per candidate per
examination
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Studio transfers
Where a teacher has arranged for examinations to
be held in a particular studio in the Metro – Second
Session (Music or Speech and Drama), 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.
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,
any request to change the teacher listed in an
enrolment after the initial enrolment has been
processed requires confirmation from the enrolling
teacher. There will be a fee of $55.00 charged to
reassign a candidate from one teacher to another
or from/to private candidate status after enrolment.
A Change of Teacher form can be downloaded
from the Teacher Support section of our website:
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au. Please complete and forward
this form to the AMEB (NSW) office with your $55
payment.
Please note: A change of teacher does not change
the examination period. The examination will still
be set according to the original enrolling teacher’s
postcode. 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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Change of grade or subject
Requests to change a candidate’s grade or subject
(for example from Piano to Piano for Leisure) for
either practical or written examinations must be
notified in writing to the AMEB (NSW) office. A
Change Form: Subject, Grade or Syllabus can be
downloaded from the Teacher Support section of
our website: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au. Failure to notify
AMEB (NSW) of any changes of subject, grade or
syllabus within 5 business days of the issue date of
the Confirmation of Enrolment email will result in a
change fee of $25 per candidate per examination,
plus any difference in the cost of the examination.
Withdrawals and refunds
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 or not. However, if a candidate
wishes to withdraw from their examination, it must be
submitted in writing and will be considered under the
following conditions:
• A refund (less $25 per candidate per examination
administration fee) will be issued if a written
request is received by the closing date of
the relevant session or postcode period (see
pages 6 – 7 for practical examination closing
dates).
• A 50% refund will be issued if written advice of
withdrawal is received as follows:
– written examinations (Session 05) – at least
four weeks before the commencement of the
relevant session (see page 8).
– practical examinations – at least eight weeks
before the commencement of the relevant
session (Sessions 02, 04, 06, 08, 09), or
postcode period (Sessions 03, 10). See pages
6 – 7 of this handbook for dates.
• Exact dates for refunds as described above can
be found in the tables for practical and written
examinations that appear in pages 6 – 8 of this
handbook.
• No refund will be applicable after the time frames
outlined above. It is the responsibility of the
teacher to ensure that their students and their
families are aware of these deadlines.
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Enrolment Information –
Day of Examination
Practical Examination
Practical examinations are conducted in accordance
with all syllabus requirements set out in the 2015
Manual of Syllabuses and in accordance with the
policies and procedures in this handbook. Teachers
enrolling for an ‘Old’ syllabus must consult the Manual
of Syllabuses edition specified in the subject codes on
pages 29 – 38 of this handbook.
Notice of practical examination
Every effort will be made to ensure that a Notice of
Practical Examination for each candidate is dispatched
to the teacher/private candidate approximately three
weeks before the examination. These notices must be
completed with the pieces to be performed and given
to candidates for presentation at the examination
venue. 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/connect.
Replacement notices can be printed or emailed to the
candidate directly from AMEB Connect.
Please note: Examination notices must be printed.
Notices displayed on a smart phone or tablet will not
be accepted.
It is possible that your candidates’ examinations may
be scheduled on a weekday, Saturday or during school
holidays. Please check carefully the day, date, time
and venue on each candidate’s Notice of Practical
Examination.
Additional teacher responsibilities
• Make sure your candidates’ instruments are
correctly assembled and tuned before entering
the examination room. This is not the examiner’s
responsibility.
• Ensure that the candidate has arranged an
accompanist (if applicable) and that the accompanist
has been given a copy of the Notice of Examination.
Advise candidates undertaking practical examinations
that they MUST have original copies of all the music
required for performance, in the appropriate order, at
the beginning of the examination, even if the program
is memorised.
Please note: Photography or recording devices are not
permitted in AMEB (NSW) examinations.
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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. Schools and private studios may
submit a timetable order change no later than five
business days before the examination. Examiners
will only accept schedule alterations communicated
from the AMEB (NSW) office.
• If a candidate presents a medical certificate on the
day of the examination stating that the candidate
is unfit to sit an examiniation, they will not be
examined and their enrolment fee will be forfeited.
• Examiners will not accept any letters, medical
certificates or documents requesting special
consideration for a candidate under any
circumstance. All documentation must be
submitted to the office prior to the day of the
examination. See page 15 for information regarding
special provisions.
• Pre-recorded accompaniment is not acceptable,
unless specified by the syllabus (see page 5).
Where candidates wish to use backing tracks,
ensure that your students understand that it is
their responsibility to provide and operate suitable
equipment for such performances. AMEB (NSW)
does not provide facilities such as CD players for
the use of backing tracks.
• If a candidate presents a piece of music (other
than Own Choice or Extra List) that is not listed in
the syllabus they are enrolled for, their mark will be
downgraded. For more information, see Regulation
25 in the 2015 Manual of Syllabuses.
Warm-up rooms
As a general rule, AMEB (NSW) does not provide
warm-up rooms at examination venues. AMEB
candidates are not permitted access to rooms at any
conservatorium for the purposes of warm-up. Where
a warm-up room is provided, it is for the purpose
of warming up and tuning instruments and not
for rehearsing repertoire. Should additional time or
privacy be required, studio hire may be available at
the Clarence Street studios during business hours.
Clarence Street Level 8 Studios
Singing, brass, woodwind and string candidates of all
grades, and piano candidates presenting for AMEB
practical examinations at the Grade 8 and above at
this venue are invited to use our warm-up facilities
for 5 minutes before their examination, and Associate
and Licentiate candidates may use the warm-up
facilities for 10 minutes.
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Written Examination
Written examinations are conducted in accordance
with syllabus requirements set out in the AMEB 2015
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 session, provided 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 entrant
approximately two weeks before the examination. You
will receive two notices in the case of Music Craft
and Musicianship examinations that have an aural
and written component. Please ensure you check all
pages carefully and note the precise time(s), date(s)
and location(s) for each examination.
All notices must be given to the candidate to present
at the examination venue.
Teachers should ensure that their students:
• attend the venue indicated on the Notice of
Written Examination
• arrive at the examination venue at least 20
minutes before the scheduled commencement
time. Reading time (if applicable) will commence
10 minutes before the advertised start of the
examination
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• 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 and text
required for Grade 6 and Grade 7 Speech and
Performance
• do not take mobile phones or computer equipment
into the examination. No responsibility will be
taken for the loss of any items.
• 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 paper is white, the
Musicianship paper is blue, the Music Craft paper
is yellow and Speech and Performance Theory is
green
• write their correct candidate number on the paper
• understand correct examination protocol and
complete their examination in silence out of
courtesy to other candidates, ie no humming,
singing, tapping etc.
Candidates whose first language is not English may
use a dictionary in written examinations, providing
that the approved dictionary is foreign language/
English.
Candidates should advise the AMEB (NSW) office
in writing that they intend to use a dictionary when
they enrol, outlining their reasons for doing so. The
AMEB (NSW) will then provide the candidate with a
letter of authorisation that must be presented to the
examination supervisor prior to the commencement of
writing. The supervisor will check that the dictionary
falls within the guidelines and that it does not include
any other written material.
Before the scheduled commencement of all written
examinations (except the aural component of the
Musicianship and Music Craft examinations), 10
minutes reading time is allowed. No writing will
be permitted during this time. At the conclusion
of the aural Musicianship and aural Music Craft
examinations candidates will have 10 minutes
checking time during which writing is permitted.
Manuscript paper for rough working will be provided
for all aural and written examinations. The supervisor
will collect all unused working papers; no manuscript
paper may be taken from the room. Only the worked
paper (and any attached sheets) will be considered
for marking. Pencilled answers are only acceptable if
they are clearly legible.
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Enrolment Information – Grade certificates

After Examination
Reports
Examination reports are only available from AMEB
Connect. They can be accessed by the enrolling
person only. The reports are uploaded within two to
three weeks of the examination date. It is possible for
the report to be emailed to the candidate directly from
AMEB Connect. Please do not contact the AMEB
(NSW) office regarding reports until at least three
weeks after the examination date.
The examination report provides valuable feedback
for students and is helpful in identifying areas for
improvement. It is of greatest benefit when students
receive this feedback as near to the examination as
possible.
Therefore it is the responsibility of teachers to provide
the report to the student within 21 days of it being
uploaded on to AMEB Connect.
Please allow approximately four weeks for certificates
to be issued and posted. Certificates are posted to the
teacher or enrolling person only.
Diploma certificates
Diploma certificates are presented at the Annual
Presentation Ceremony in March each year, along
with Distinction medals where applicable. Candidates
who cannot attend the Diploma Presentation
Ceremony will receive their certificates through the
mail following the ceremony.
Certificates for groups
One certificate will be issued with the group name
as supplied on the enrolment form. If you would like
one additional certificate with the names of all group
members please write to the office providing the
appropriate names. Further copies of this certificate
may be supplied at the request of the teacher, at a
cost of $11 per certificate.

Gradings
Grading descriptors for grade certificates will reflect the following marks:
Grading Descriptor Written Practical
High Distinction 95% – 100% A+
Honours 85% – 94% A
Credit 75% – 84% B+ or B
Pass 65% – 74% C+ or C

Replacement certificates
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.
A Replacement Certificate request form can be downloaded from the AMEB (NSW) website
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au. Replacement certificates will incur a fee:
Replacement/ Additional Archive
Product Exam held Postage
Copy Fee Search Fee
Certificate Before 1988 $28.50 each $35.00 per archive box no charge
Certificate 1988 - present day $28.50 each n/a no charge
Report (available 2 months after the
2005 - present day $11.00 each n/a no charge
examination date)
Record of teacher’s candidates’ results 1988 - present day $11.00 each n/a no charge
Additional group certificate 1988 - present day $11.00 each n/a no charge
Letter of attainment 1988 - present day $11.00 each n/a no charge

Please allow two weeks to process your replacement certificate request. Additional time will be required for
archive retrieval and is dependent on the request. An archive search will only be conducted during the non-peak
periods of January/February and July/August.
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Written results and certificates Reassessment of written examination

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 to 3 are
returned to the teacher. Candidates for Grade 4 and
above in Theory of Music and Musicianship, and
candidates sitting for Music Craft Grades 5 and 6
examinations receive a report from the assessor giving
the marks awarded for each section and any relevant
comments. No Theory of Music papers Grades 4 and
above, Musicianship papers Grades 4 and above or
Music Craft papers Grades 5 and 6 will be returned to
teachers.
Teachers may come to the office to view Music Craft
papers only at a cost of $25 per paper. Arrangements
to view papers must be made in advance.
papers
If you believe an error has been made. AMEB (NSW)
must be notified within 12 weeks of the examination
date. A $50 fee must be submitted to arrange a
reassessment and this fee will only be processed in
the event that the re-marking of the paper results in
the same mark as the original, ie no examiner error or
calculation error has been established.
All papers from Grade 4 upwards with a result of 63 or
64 (excluding online examinations) will automatically
be reassessed by a second assessor. The reviewed
mark will be the mark recorded and the reviewed
report will be issued to the teacher. The assessor’s
decision is final and no correspondence will be
entered into regarding that decision.

amebnsw

AMEB examination studios for hire

AMEB (NSW) is pleased to announce our facilities at 117 Clarence Street.
With a total of 13 spacious and beautifully appointed studios – many with
Grand Pianos – we invite teachers, students and musicians to make use
of these facilities.
Rates Weekdays* 9 am – 5 pm $45 per hour (1–3 hours)
$135 half day (4 hours)
$240 full day (up to 8 hours)
$300 ten hours of hire to be taken
within 3 calendar months
Pre-exam hire 8 – 8.45 am $50 for 45 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 or email office@ameb.nsw.edu.au
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General Examination
Information
Pathway to AMEB Diplomas
Starting out
Prior to Level 1 examinations, pianists can sit for a
P Plate for Piano non-graded assessment. Pianists
in the very earliest stages of their training can be
assessed after studying the pieces in any one of
the three P Plate Piano books. P Plate assessments
do not include technical work, aural tests or sight
reading – they simply involve presenting a program of
three pieces from any one P Plate book. A certificate
is awarded on the day of the examination and a P
Plate Piano Licence is awarded following the Book 3
assessment. The examinaton report will be available
via AMEB Connect, as for grade examinations.
Grade examinations
Level 1 examinations cover Preliminary Grade
through to Grade 4 inclusive. Within these grades,
candidates demonstrate the fundamental and
developing skills required for this subject.
Level 2 examinations are incrementally more
challenging and demanding. This level includes
Grade 5 to Grade 8, and for many instruments is
often capped with the Certificate of Performance.
From Grade 6 through to Licentiate level, there is
an additional requirement of a pass in a written
examination before the certificate or diploma is
awarded. Please consult the table on page 26.
For Leisure syllabus examinations and CPM
syllabus examinations conclude at Level 2 and no
additional written examination is required.
Diploma examinations – Music
Level 3 examination success leads to the
prestigious Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship
Diplomas. Successful candidates will have their
name printed in the AMEB Manual of Syllabuses
edition in the year after they receive their diploma.
Bonus points are awarded to AMEB diploma
recipients towards tertiary entrance to some
universities, such as the University of NSW. Please
consult individual tertiary institutions for more
information.
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Diploma reports are only available to teachers through
the online system: AMEB Connect. Please allow two
weeks from the date of examination to receive your
results. Diploma results will not be given to anyone
over the phone. Teachers will receive a letter from
AMEB (NSW) after additional requirements have been
verified.
Diploma examinations – Speech and Drama
Speech and Drama diplomas are awarded to
candidates who demonstrate maturity, conviction and
confidence in presentation and performance which
includes the ability to use advanced technical and
vocal skills.
Prerequisite requirements are in place for the ADPA
and LDPA Drama and Performance (Teacher or
Performer) diplomas to ensure that candidates have
achieved an appropriate level of knowledge and skill
to undertake the diplomas successfully. Teachers and
candidates are encouraged to use the stepping stone
of the CVCA, Certificate of Voice and Communication
Australia, to gain knowledge and experience as
a communicator before undertaking the APCA,
Associate of Professional Communication Australia
diploma.
Preparing for the AMusA practical
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 Grade 8.
Teachers and candidates are actively encouraged
to use the stepping stone level of the Certificate of
Performance, currently offered for Piano, Violin,
Cello, Classical Guitar, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon,
Singing and Flute. This examination can follow Grade
8, providing additional performance experience and
examiner feedback as a student’s technique and
interpretive skills continue to refine and develop.
The success rate for Associate examinations is much
lower than for Grade examinations. It is therefore
suggested that teachers with limited experience in
presenting candidates at Diploma level obtain advice
from a more experienced teacher before entering
candidates for AMusA.
Please consult the Teacher Support section of the
AMEB (NSW) website: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au for
useful Diploma preparation information.
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The AMEB (NSW) Diploma Presentation
Ceremony
Successful Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship
candidates who have provided AMEB (NSW) with
evidence of their completion of any additional
requirements will be invited to attend the annual
Conferring of Diplomas Ceremony. Candidates
who successfully complete all requirements
in 2015 will be awarded their diplomas at a
ceremony held on Sunday 13 March 2016.
This ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to
formally recognise an artist’s years of dedication
and share their achievement with peers, teachers,
family and friends. Gowns and stoles are available
for hire from AMEB (NSW).
Successful candidates who cannot be present to
receive their award in person will be admitted ‘in
absentia’ to the diploma and the certificate will be
mailed following the ceremony.
Program submission
FMusA
• Proposed programs should be submitted by
email to the State Office for approval by 24
April 2015.
• FMusA candidates may then enrol in Session
04, attaching proof of their program approval
and photocopies of prerequisites.
• Completed program notes for FMusA
examinations must be forwarded to the State
Office by email in Word format no later than
Friday 7 August 2015.
APCA Folio
Before enrolling for the APCA Secion II,
candidates must submit their proposed folio topic
to the State office for approval, together with a
draft abstract (100-150 words). Allow one month
for notification of approval status. Once the topic
has been approved, enrolment can proceed.
LDPA Dissertation
Before enrolling for the LDPA Section III,
candidates must submit the proposed dissertation
topic to the State office for approval, together with
a draft abstract (100-200 words). Once the topic
has been approved, enrolment can proceed.
FSDA
Before enrolling, candidates should check the
prerequisite requirement. The program, including
timings, must be submitted with the entry form.
The AMEB will advise the candidate promptly of the
approval or otherwise of the submitted program.
Venues - Practical
Metropolitan examinations
Venue Examination Availability
AMEB Clarence Street, Weekdays and Saturdays
Sydney CBD
Sydney Conservatorium of Saturdays only
Music, Sydney CBD
Joan Sutherland Performing Weekdays and Saturdays
Arts Centre, Penrith
(available in limited examination periods)
AMEB (NSW) will endeavour to schedule according
to your preference for either a weekday or a Saturday,
but this may not be possible due to limited venue and
examiner availability in that time frame. Please ensure
candidates are made aware that an examination can
be scheduled on any day (Mon–Sat) despite listed
preferences.
Private studios
• There must be a minimum total of four hours
examining per instrument category before an
examiner may be scheduled to examine at a
private venue/studio. If teachers using a venue
have a combined total of less than four hours
examining, the AMEB (NSW) will organise another
venue for the examinations without notice.
• It may be possible for examination timetables in
private studios to be reordered, only if a request
is submitted in writing to the AMEB (NSW)
office not less than five business days before the
examination timetable. Teachers and/or studio
hosts are NOT to make contact with examiners
regarding timetables.
• If you elect to have your students examined at
another teacher’s private studio, your contact
details may be given to the venue owner.
• Candidates and visiting teachers are expected to
respect the facilities at the examination studio by
waiting only in the area directed by the host teacher,
leaving the premises on completion of examinations
and not interrupting examinations in progress.
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• It is the responsibility of the visiting teacher to
ensure that the private studio is available and
appropriate for your students’ examinations.
• It is unlikely that examinations will be held in
private studios on a Saturday.
• The AMEB (NSW) reserves the right to inspect
venues from time to time or to refuse a venue if
the facilities do not meet the criteria for use.
To see if your studio meets our criteria as an
examination venue, please consult the Policies
section of the AMEB (NSW) website:
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au.
Federal examinations
Federal music practical examinations
(LMusA, FMusA, LTMusA) will be held at a
Sydney metropolitan venue to be determined
by the AMEB (NSW).
Venues - Written
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 nearest available venue.
The Confirmation of Enrolment will indicate the
teacher’s preferred examination area. Please notify
the AMEB (NSW) 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 Written Examination.
All Speech and Drama candidates may be directed to
one central Sydney venue.
The Aural and Written components for Music Craft
and Musicianship are held on different days and may
also be held at different venues. Please check your
notices carefully.
Regional NSW
As more grades in each of the three written syllabuses
are made available as online examinations, regional
teachers may find online examinations to be a far
more convenient option for their students. However, if
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face-to-face examinations are preferred, a minimum
of 10 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 regional 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 enrollees may have to travel further
than the distances indicated above.
Postcode Policy – Sessions 03 and 10
Due to the large number of candidates entered for
the Metro Music and Speech & Drama – Second
Sessions, the AMEB (NSW) needs to divide the
examinations into different periods:
• Please note your postcode periods carefully by
consulting the table on page 6.
• The teacher’s/enrolling person’s residential
postcode (not post office box) will be used to
determine the examination period.
• The studio address postcode will be used to
determine the examination period if a private
studio is being used.
• In the event of a teacher changing address – or a
candidate changing teacher – between the time of
enrolment and the examination date, the original
enrolling postcode will apply.
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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

Certificate of Performance Pass Grade 4 Theory or Musicianship or Music Craft

AMusA Performing Pass Grade 5* Theory or Musicianship or Music Craft

LMusA Performing Pass Grade 6* Theory or Musicianship or Music Craft

(Please refer to Regulation 19 in the 2015 Manual of Syllabuses for exceptions.)

* Must be completed by 31 December to receive diploma the following March.

Speech and Drama Prerequisite Requirements

There are NO prerequisites in the Voice and Communication syllabus.
For ADPA, 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 of the date of passing the prerequisite requirement and the state in which
the examination was held.

EXAMINATION PREREQUISITES
FSDA Speech & Drama Pass LSDA Speech & Drama or
Pass LDPA Drama & Performance
ADPA Drama & Performance Pass Grade 3 Speech & Performance Theory or Theory
of Speech & Drama AND
B grading CDPA Drama & Performance or
B grading Grade 7 Speech & Drama
LDPA Drama & Performance Pass ADPA Drama & Performance or
Pass ASDA Speech & Drama

(Please refer to the 2015 Manual of Speech and Drama Syllabuses for more information.)
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Trainee examiners
A trainee examiner may be present during grade
examinations. This examination experience is vital for
trainees in order to maintain AMEB’s high examining
standards. In such an instance, the candidate will
receive the Supervising Examiner’s result and written
report.
Dress code
AMEB examinations follow a formal and structured
process. Candidates are advised to consider the
occasion as they would any performance and dress
appropriately.
Downloaded musical scores
Candidates who present for examination using scores
obtained through free download from websites should
note that they bear responsibility to ensure that
copyright clearance for the use of this material has
been obtained. Candidates should note that heavy
penalties apply for the improper use of copyright
material.
Photocopies
Composers, authors and playwrights depend to a
significant extent on royalty income from sales of
their publications, as does the AMEB. Those using
photocopies of printed material should ensure that
the copies do not contravene the Copyright Act 1968.
Unauthorised photocopying is illegal. Photocopies
of AMEB publications must not be taken into AMEB
examinations. Please also note the relevant paragraph
under General Requirements, Practical Examinations
in the 2015 Manual of Syllabuses. Please refer to the
following link for more information: www.apraamcos.
com.au/media/6289/ampal-guide-to-print-music_final.
pdf for further information.
Repeats
Candidates are required to be familiar with repeats,
but these need not be performed during the course
of the examination unless specifically requested by
the examiner. However, da capo directions should be
observed.
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Editions
Editions are mentioned solely as a means of
identification. Original editions are recommended
but any standard edition will be accepted. AMEB
does not prescribe any specific edition. In the case
of arrangements however, it is necessary to use
the specified volume as other editions may be of
unsuitable levels of difficulty.
Page turning
Teachers and candidates are advised that candidates
should not expect examiners to turn pages, and
adequate steps must be taken to ensure continuity
of the music in performance. A page-turner may
be used by the candidate and/or accompanist. The
page-turner will only remain in the examination room
for the purpose of turning pages.
Use of backing tracks
No CD players, iPod docks, USB ports or amps are
provided at AMEB examination venues. Teachers
and candidates should note that, where permissible,
if backing tracks are used instead of live piano
accompaniment, the candidate must bring their
own backing tracks and ALL associated equipment.
This must be set up and sound-checked quickly
to minimise disruption to their allotted examination
time.
Pencil marks
Before entering the examination room candidates
should see that all pencil marks which may have
been made on their music to indicate general
knowledge information are carefully erased. Marks
indicating fingering, bowing or other teaching aids
need not be erased.
Non-English speaking candidates
Non-English speaking candidates who wish to
have an accredited interpreter present at their
examination must apply to the AMEB (NSW) in
writing. The cost of the interpreter service will be
the responsibility of the candidate. Accredited
interpreters may be contacted through the Language
Services division of the Community Relations
Commission of NSW on 1300 651 500. Fees and
booking information can be found on their website:
www.crc.nsw.gov.au/services
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No recording permitted AMEB (NSW) Policies

Please note that photography or recording the Further information regarding the following AMEB
whole, or any part, of any AMEB examination is not (NSW) policies can be located on our website:
permitted. www.ameb.nsw.edu.au under Examinations ➜
Policies. Teachers should familiarise themselves with
Queries and complaints these policies as they form part of the conditions for
enrolment.
AMEB examinations are conducted as a formal
The policies are:
process on a strict timetable. In order that other
candidates are not disadvantaged, it is not possible • AMEB Teaching Shields
for examiners to discuss examination issues with • Appeal Procedures
teachers, parents or candidates at the examination
• Candidates with Special Needs
venue.
• Certificates
Queries or objections about examination results
or examiners must be set out in writing and sent • Child Protection Procedures
by email or post addressed to the State Manager. • Copyright
Verbal objections will not be accepted and no
written complaint will be considered more than • Criteria for the Use of Private Studios
10 business days after the examination report • Privacy Policy.
is uploaded. Letters of complaint concerning an
examiner will be forwarded to that examiner for
comment, after which a response will be issued by
the State Manager. Teachers are NOT to make direct
contact with AMEB examiners by phone or email.
All correspondence MUST be via the AMEB (NSW)
office. More information can be obtained from the
Policies section of the AMEB (NSW) website: www.
ameb.nsw.edu.au.

Privacy policy
The AMEB (NSW) and the Board of Studies, Teaching
and Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES) 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 BOSTES is
collected, stored and administered in accordance with
the Act.
For more details, please consult the Policies section of
the AMEB (NSW) website:
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au

Teach yourself using the new AMEB Theory

of Music courses at www.amebtheory.edu.au
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Subject Codes and Fees – Music

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

Written examinations
Theory of Music Fee ($) Musicianship Fee ($)
0001 Grade 1 66.00 0021 Grade 1 66.00
0002 Grade 2 67.00 0022 Grade 2 66.00
0003 Grade 3 74.00 0023 Grade 3 71.00
0004 Grade 4 74.00 0024 Grade 4 79.00
0005 Grade 5 78.00 0025 Grade 5 82.00
0006 Grade 6 78.00 0026 Grade 6 82.00
0007 Grade 7, Paper 1* 108.00 0027 Grade 7 113.00
0008 Grade 7, Paper 2* 108.00 0028 Grade 8 113.00
4002 Associate, Musicology111.00 0029 Associate, Section 1 115.00
4003 Associate, Harmony & Counterpoint111.00 0030 Associate, Section 2 115.00
4004 Associate, Orchestration & Arrangement111.00
0009 Associate, Paper 1** 111.00 Music Craft Fee ($)
0010 Associate, Paper 2** 111.00 Online only Preliminary 66.00
0011 Associate, Paper 3** 111.00 Online only Grade 1  68.00
1200 Licentiate, Musicology121.00 Online only Grade 2  68.00
1300 Licentiate, Harmony & Counterpoint121.00 Online only Grade 3 75.00
1400 Licentiate, Orchestration & Arrangement121.00 Online only Grade 4 79.00
0012 Licentiate, Paper 1** 121.00 1545 Grade 5 82.00
0013 Licentiate, Paper 2** 121.00 1546 Grade 6 82.00
0014 Licentiate, Paper 3** 121.00
* Only available to candidates who successfully completed
part of this examination between 2011 and 2014
** Only available to candidates who successfully completed
part of this examination between 2009 and 2014

Online written examinations Teaching certificates and diplomas

Please specify relevant instrument on enrolment form.
Theory of Music
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Certificate Teacher of Music (CTMusA) Fee ($)
0904 Section I (Written) 111.00
Musicianship 0905 Section II (Folio) 111.00
0906 Section III (A) (Practical) 163.00
Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
0907 Section III (B) (Practical) 163.00

Music Craft Associate Teacher of Music (ATMusA) Fee ($)

Preliminary, Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4 0998 Section I (Written) 111.00
All available grades listed above were correct at time 0129 Section II (Folio) 111.00
of going to print. For further information regarding 0318 Section III (A) (Practical) 329.00
online examinations, please visit: www.amebexams. 0319 Section III (B) (Practical) 329.00
edu.au
Licentiate Teacher of Music (LTMusA) Fee ($)
For online examination enquiries, please phone
0992 Section I (Written) 123.00
1300 725 709 between 9 am and 5 pm (EST).
0903 Section II (Folio) 123.00
0993 Section III (A) (Practical) 329.00
0994 Section III (B) (Practical) 329.00

All prices quoted in this handbook include GST unless stated otherwise.
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Practical Examinations – Music

Keyboard instruments

P Plate Piano Fee ($) Candidates for P Plate Piano present 3 pieces in
1351 Book One 63.00 these non-graded assessments. For more information
1352 Book Two 63.00 see page 23 of this handbook or visit
1353 Book Three 68.00 www.pplatepiano.com.au

Piano for Leisure Fee ($) Piano (Pianoforte) Fee ($)

1280 Preliminary 80.00 1560 Preliminary 85.00
1281 Grade 1 88.00 1561 Grade 1 90.00
1282 Grade 2 88.00 1562 Grade 2 90.00
1283 Grade 3 93.00 1563 Grade 3 101.00
1284 Grade 4 93.00 1564 Grade 4 101.00
1285 Grade 5 103.00 1565 Grade 5 111.00
1286 Grade 6 103.00 1566 Grade 6 111.00
1287 Grade 7 113.00 1567 Grade 7 126.00
1288 Grade 8 132.00 1568 Grade 8 150.00
1289 Certificate Perf 173.00 1569 Certificate Perf 173.00
1570 Associate Perf 264.00
1571 Licentiate Perf 396.00

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

Accordion Stradella Fee ($) Organ Fee ($)

0610 Preliminary 85.00 0373 Grade 3 101.00
0611 Grade 1 90.00 0374 Grade 4 101.00
0612 Grade 2 90.00 0375 Grade 5 111.00
0613 Grade 3 101.00 0376 Grade 6 111.00
0614 Grade 4 101.00 0377 Grade 7  126.00
0615 Grade 5 111.00 0378 Grade 8  150.00
0616 Grade 6 111.00 0379 Associate Perf 264.00
0617 Grade 7  126.00 0427 Licentiate Perf 396.00
0618 Grade 8 150.00
0619 Associate Perf 264.00 Electronic Organ Fee ($)
0620 Licentiate Perf 396.00 0090 Preliminary  85.00
0091 Grade 1 90.00
Accordion Free Bass Fee ($) 0092 Grade 2 90.00
0630 Preliminary 85.00 0093 Grade 3 101.00
0631 Grade 1 90.00 0094 Grade 4 101.00
0632 Grade 2 90.00 0095 Grade 5 111.00
0633 Grade 3 101.00 0096 Grade 6 111.00
0634 Grade 4 101.00 0097 Grade 7  126.00
0635 Grade 5 111.00 0098 Grade 8 150.00
0636 Grade 6 111.00 0099 Associate Perf 264.00
0637 Grade 7 126.00 0909 Licentiate Perf 396.00
0638 Grade 8 150.00
0639 Associate Perf 264.00
0640 Licentiate Perf 396.00

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

Fees are as follows for all Violin Viola

Stringed instrument codes: 4030 Preliminary 1860 Preliminary
4031 Grade 1 1861 Grade 1
4032 Grade 2 1862 Grade 2
Grade Fee ($) 4033 Grade 3 1863 Grade 3
Preliminary Grade 85.00 4034 Grade 4 1864 Grade 4
Grade 1 90.00 4035 Grade 5 1865 Grade 5
Grade 2 90.00 4036 Grade 6 1866 Grade 6
Grade 3 101.00 4037 Grade 7 1867 Grade 7
Grade 4 101.00 4038 Grade 8 1868 Grade 8
Grade 5 111.00 4039 Certificate Perf 1869 Associate Perf
Grade 6 111.00 4040 Associate Perf 1870 Licentiate Perf
Grade 7 126.00 4041 Licentiate Perf
Grade 8 150.00
Certificate Perf 173.00
Associate Perf 264.00
Licentiate Perf 396.00

Cello Double Bass Double Bass

1980 Preliminary NEW Syllabus OLD Syllabus
1981 Grade 1 Consult 2015 Manual of Syllabuses Consult 2013 Manual of Syllabuses
1982 Grade 2 4050 Preliminary NEW 0737 Preliminary OLD
1983 Grade 3 4051 Grade 1 NEW 0748 Grade 1 OLD
1984 Grade 4 4052 Grade 2 NEW 0749 Grade 2 OLD
1985 Grade 5 4053 Grade 3 NEW 0750 Grade 3 OLD
1986 Grade 6 4054 Grade 4 NEW 0751 Grade 4 OLD
1987 Grade 7 4055 Grade 5 NEW 0752 Grade 5 OLD
1988 Grade 8 4056 Grade 6 NEW 0753 Grade 6 OLD
1989 Certificate Perf 4057 Grade 7 NEW 0754 Grade 7 OLD
1990 Associate Perf 4058 Grade 8 NEW 0755 Grade 8 OLD
1991 Licentiate Perf 4059 Certificate Perf NEW 0756 Associate Perf OLD
4060 Associate Perf NEW 0757 Licentiate Perf OLD
4061 Licentiate Perf NEW

Harp Classical Guitar

No Preliminary Grade 4070 Preliminary
0231 Grade 1 4071 Grade 1
0232 Grade 2 4072 Grade 2
0233 Grade 3 4073 Grade 3
0234 Grade 4 4074 Grade 4
0235 Grade 5 4075 Grade 5
0236 Grade 6 4076 Grade 6
0237 Grade 7 4077 Grade 7
0238 Grade 8 4078 Grade 8
0239 Associate Perf 4079 Certificate Perf
0249 Licentiate Perf 4080 Associate Perf
4081 Licentiate Perf
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Wind instruments

Fees are as follows for all Wind Recorder Flute

instrument codes (except 0601 Grade 1 4090 Preliminary Grade
0602 Grade 2 4091 Grade 1
Saxophone for Leisure): 0603 Grade 3 4092 Grade 2
0604 Grade 4 4093 Grade 3
Grade Fee ($) 0605 Grade 5 4094 Grade 4
Preliminary Grade  85.00 0606 Grade 6 4095 Grade 5
Grade 1  90.00 0607 Grade 7 4096 Grade 6
Grade 2  90.00 0608 Grade 8 4097 Grade 7
Grade 3 101.00 0609 Associate Perf 4098 Grade 8
Grade 4  101.00 0209 Licentiate Perf 4099 Certificate Perf
Grade 5 111.00 4100 Associate Perf
Grade 6 111.00 Piccolo 4101 Licentiate Perf
Grade 7 126.00 0672 Grade 1 Flute teachers and candidates
Grade 8 150.00 0673 Grade 2 should note that the 2012 syllabus
Certificate Perf  173.00 0674 Grade 3 (codes 0571–0770) is no longer
Associate Perf  264.00 0174 Grade 4 examinable. See page 5 (Federal
Licentiate Perf 396.00 News) for more information.

Oboe Bassoon Clarinet

1121 Grade 1 4111 Grade 1 1940 Preliminary
1122 Grade 2 4112 Grade 2 1941 Grade 1
1123 Grade 3 4113 Grade 3 1942 Grade 2
1124 Grade 4 4114 Grade 4 1943 Grade 3
1125 Grade 5 4115 Grade 5 1944 Grade 4
1126 Grade 6 4116 Grade 6 1945 Grade 5
1127 Grade 7 4117 Grade 7 1946 Grade 6
1128 Grade 8 4118 Grade 8 1947 Grade 7
1129 Associate Perf 4119 Certificate Perf 1948 Grade 8
1130 Licentiate Perf 4120 Associate Perf 1949 Certificate Perf
4121 Licentiate Perf 1950 Associate Perf
1951 Licentiate Perf

Saxophone Saxophone for Leisure

1961 Grade 1  Fee ($)
1962 Grade 2 1830 Preliminary 80.00
1963 Grade 3 1831 Grade 1 88.00
1964 Grade 4 1832 Grade 2 88.00
1965 Grade 5 1833 Grade 3 93.00
1966 Grade 6 1834 Grade 4 93.00
1967 Grade 7 1835 Grade 5 103.00
1968 Grade 8 1836 Grade 6 103.00
1969 Certificate Perf 1837 Grade 7 113.00
1970 Associate Perf 1838 Grade 8 132.00
1971 Licentiate Perf 1839 Certificate Perf 173.00

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Brass instruments

Fees are as follows for all Brass Trumpet Euphonium

instrument codes: 0921 Grade 1 0842 Grade 1
0922 Grade 2 0843 Grade 2
0923 Grade 3 0844 Grade 3
Grade Fee ($) 0924 Grade 4 0845 Grade 4
Grade 1 90.00 0925 Grade 5 0851 Grade 5
Grade 2 90.00 0926 Grade 6 0852 Grade 6
Grade 3 101.00 0927 Grade 7 0853 Grade 7
Grade 4 101.00 0928 Grade 8 0854 Grade 8
Grade 5 111.00 0929 Associate Perf 0855 Associate Perf
Grade 6 111.00 0930 Licentiate Perf 0856 Licentiate Perf
Grade 7 126.00
Grade 8 150.00 Trombone Tuba
Associate Perf 264.00 0941 Grade 1 0951 Grade 1
Licentiate Perf 396.00 0942 Grade 2 0952 Grade 2
0943 Grade 3 0953 Grade 3
0944 Grade 4 0954 Grade 4
French Horn 0945 Grade 5 0955 Grade 5
0946 Grade 6 0956 Grade 6
0931 Grade 1
0947 Grade 7 0957 Grade 7
0932 Grade 2
0948 Grade 8 0958 Grade 8
0933 Grade 3
0949 Associate Perf 0959 Associate Perf
0934 Grade 4
0950 Licentiate Perf 0960 Licentiate Perf
0935 Grade 5
0936 Grade 6
Bass Trombone
0937 Grade 7
0938 Grade 8 1165 Grade 5
0939 Associate Perf 1166 Grade 6
0940 Licentiate Perf 1167 Grade 7
1168 Grade 8
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Band instruments

Fees are as follows for all Band E flat Tenor Horn B flat and F Trombone
instrument codes: 1031 Grade 1 1061 Grade 1
1032 Grade 2 1062 Grade 2
1033 Grade 3 1063 Grade 3
Grade Fee ($) 1034 Grade 4 1064 Grade 4
Grade 1 90.00 1035 Grade 5 1065 Grade 5
Grade 2 90.00 1036 Grade 6 1066 Grade 6
Grade 3 101.00 1037 Grade 7 1067 Grade 7
Grade 4 101.00 1038 Grade 8 1068 Grade 8
Grade 5 111.00 1039 Associate Perf 1069 Associate Perf
Grade 6 111.00 1040 Licentiate Perf 1070 Licentiate Perf
Grade 7 126.00
Grade 8 150.00 B flat Baritone E flat Bass Tuba
Associate Perf 264.00 1041 Grade 1 1081 Grade 1
Licentiate Perf 396.00 1042 Grade 2 1082 Grade 2
1043 Grade 3 1083 Grade 3
1044 Grade 4 1084 Grade 4
E flat Soprano Cornet 1045 Grade 5 1085 Grade 5
1046 Grade 6 1086 Grade 6
1001 Grade 1 1047 Grade 7 1087 Grade 7
1002 Grade 2 1048 Grade 8 1088 Grade 8
1003 Grade 3 1049 Associate Perf 1089 Associate Perf
1004 Grade 4 1050 Licentiate Perf 1090 Licentiate Perf
1005 Grade 5
1006 Grade 6
B flat Euphonium B flat Bass Tuba
1007 Grade 7
1008 Grade 8 1071 Grade 1 1091 Grade 1
1009 Associate Perf 1072 Grade 2 1092 Grade 2
1010 Licentiate Perf 1073 Grade 3 1093 Grade 3
1074 Grade 4 1094 Grade 4
B flat Cornet 1075 Grade 5 1095 Grade 5
1076 Grade 6 1096 Grade 6
1011 Grade 1 1077 Grade 7 1097 Grade 7
1012 Grade 2 1078 Grade 8 1098 Grade 8
1013 Grade 3 1079 Associate Perf 1099 Associate Perf
1014 Grade 4 1080 Licentiate Perf 1100 Licentiate Perf
1015 Grade 5
1016 Grade 6
C Tuba Bass Trombone
1017 Grade 7
1018 Grade 8 1101 Grade 1 1111 Grade 1
1019 Associate Perf 1102 Grade 2 1112 Grade 2
1020 Licentiate Perf 1103 Grade 3 1113 Grade 3
1104 Grade 4 1114 Grade 4
B flat Flugel Horn
B flat Tenor Trombone Candidates above Grade 4,
1021 Grade 1 please see relevant Brass
1022 Grade 2 1051 Grade 1
1052 Grade 2 instruments section.
1023 Grade 3
1024 Grade 4 1053 Grade 3
1025 Grade 5 1054 Grade 4
1026 Grade 6 1055 Grade 5
1027 Grade 7 1056 Grade 6
1028 Grade 8 1057 Grade 7
1029 Associate Perf 1058 Grade 8
1030 Licentiate Perf 1059 Associate Perf
1060 Licentiate Perf

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Other categories

Singing Fee ($) Singing for Leisure Fee ($)

2010 Preliminary Grade  85.00 1840 Preliminary 80.00
2011 Grade 1  90.00 1841 Grade 1 88.00
2012 Grade 2  90.00 1842 Grade 2 88.00
2013 Grade 3  101.00 1843 Grade 3 93.00
2014 Grade 4  101.00 1844 Grade 4 93.00
2015 Grade 5  111.00 1845 Grade 5 103.00
2016 Grade 6  111.00 1846 Grade 6 103.00
2017 Grade 7  126.00 1847 Grade 7 113.00
2018 Grade 8  150.00 1848 Grade 8 132.00
2019 Certificate Perf  173.00 1849 Certificate Perf 173.00
2020 Associate Perf  264.00
2021 Licentiate Perf  396.00

Percussion Fee ($) Percussion Fee ($)

NEW Syllabus OLD Syllabus
Consult 2015 Manual of Syllabuses Consult 2013 Manual of Syllabuses
4130 Preliminary Grade NEW 99.00 0251 Grade 1 OLD 103.00
4131 Grade 1 NEW 103.00 0252 Grade 2 OLD 103.00
4132 Grade 2 NEW 103.00 0253 Grade 3 OLD 113.00
4133 Grade 3 NEW 113.00 0254 Grade 4 OLD 118.00
4134 Grade 4 NEW 118.00 0255 Grade 5 OLD 118.00
4135 Grade 5 NEW 118.00 0256 Grade 6 OLD 118.00
4136 Grade 6 NEW 118.00 0257 Grade 7 OLD 133.00
4137 Grade 7 NEW 133.00 0258 Grade 8 OLD 153.00
4138 Grade 8 NEW 153.00
4139 Certificate Perf NEW  165.00
4140 Associate Perf NEW  252.00
4141 Licentiate Perf NEW  378.00

Fellowship of Music Australia (FMusA)

 Fee ($)
9999 All instruments – please 922.00
specify on enrolment form.

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Contemporary Popular Music (CPM)

Keyboard Fee ($) Drum Kit Fee ($)

9120 Preliminary 93.00 9301 Advancing Step 1 137.00
9121 Grade 1 103.00 9302 Advancing Step 2 137.00
9122 Grade 2 103.00 9303 Advancing Step 3 137.00
9123 Grade 3 113.00 9304 Advancing Step 4 137.00
9124 Grade 4 113.00
9125 Grade 5 118.00 Guitar Fee ($)
9126 Grade 6 118.00 9401 Advancing Step 1 137.00
9127 Grade 7 133.00 9402 Advancing Step 2 137.00
9128 Grade 8 153.00 9403 Advancing Step 3 137.00
9129 Certificate Perf 173.00 9404 Advancing Step 4 137.00

Bass Fee ($) Vocal Fee ($)

9201 Advancing Step 1 137.00 9501 Advancing Step 1 137.00
9202 Advancing Step 2 137.00 9502 Advancing Step 2 137.00
9203 Advancing Step 3 137.00 9503 Advancing Step 3 137.00
9204 Advancing Step 4 137.00 9504 Advancing Step 4 137.00

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Subject Codes and Fees – Speech & Drama

Written examinations Drama and Communication Fee ($)

(Group examination – only one entry per group)
0197 Introductory 106.00
Speech and Performance Theory Fee ($)
0191 Grade 1 113.00
1661 Grade 1 66.00 0192 Grade 2 113.00
1662 Grade 2 66.00 0193 Grade 3 120.00
1663 Grade 3 71.00 0194 Grade 4 120.00
1664 Grade 4 71.00 0195 Grade 5 136.00
1665 Grade 5 77.00 0196 Grade 6 152.00
1666 Grade 6 77.00
1667 Grade 7 106.00 Speech and Drama
Practical examinations Diploma examinations

Drama and Performance Fee ($) Performing Diplomas Fee ($)

1920 Preliminary  85.00 1930 ADPA Section I, Practical 264.00
1921 Grade 1  90.00 1931 ADPA Section II, Written 108.00
1922 Grade 2 90.00 1934 LDPA Section I, Practical 396.00
1923 Grade 3  101.00 1935 LDPA Section II, Written 120.00
1924 Grade 4 101.00 1936 LDPA Section III Dissertation 120.00
1925 Grade 5 111.00 9991 Fellowship (FSDA) 922.00
1926 Grade 6 111.00
1927 Grade 7 113.00 Teaching Diplomas Fee ($)
1928 Grade 8 132.00 1932 ADPA Section I, Practical 264.00
1929 Certificate (CDPA) 173.00 1933 ADPA Section II, Written 108.00
1937 LDPA Section I, Practical 396.00
Voice and Communication Fee ($) 1938 LDPA Section II, Written 120.00
1900 Preliminary 80.00 1939 LDPA Section III, Dissertation 120.00
1901 Grade 1 88.00
1902 Grade 2 88.00 Voice and Communication
1903 Grade 3 99.00
1904 Grade 4 99.00 Diploma Fee ($)
1905 Grade 5 106.00
1910 APCA Section I, Practical 264.00
1906 Grade 6 106.00
1911 APCA Section II, Folio 108.00
1907 Grade 7 113.00
1908 Grade 8 132.00
1909 Certificate (CVCA) 173.00
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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, fax or email.
All transactions paid by credit card will incur a 0.4% surcharge. AMEB (NSW) will continue to accept
surcharge-free payments by cheque or money order.
ITEM COST (INCL. GST) POSTAGE & HANDLING
Manuals of Syllabuses
2015 Music syllabuses $20.00 $8.00 each
CPM Syllabus $5.50 $2.00
CPM Syllabus also available as a free download from: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/cpm
Grade books
Various grade books are available from AMEB (NSW). Please check our website for further information.
Other publications
2015 Enrolment Handbook
The handbook contains essential information on policies and Available FREE from AMEB (NSW) (also available on website
examination procedures for the AMEB examination system in www.ameb.nsw.edu.au)
NSW.
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
Music Practice Diary $7.95 $2.00 each
A useful teaching tool to record pieces to work on,
log practice time and communicate with parents.
Past examination papers
Past Theory of Music, Musicianship and Music Craft papers $3.00 per paper $2.00
Available while stocks last. Download order form:
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/publications
Musicianship CDs with Aural and Written papers $13.00 per set $2.00
Available for Grade 4 only. Other grades are not available due to
copyright laws.
Music Craft CDs with Aural and Written papers $13.00 per set $2.00
Certificates and results records
Letter of attainment $11.00 per candidate No charge
Duplicate or replacement certificate $28.50 per certificate No charge
$28.50 plus $35.00 archive
Duplicate certificate pre-1988 (archive retrieval) No charge
retrieval per archive box
Hard copy duplicate report (from 2005–current)
$11.00 per report No charge
(available 2 months after the examination date)
Record of teachers’ candidates’ results
$11.00 No charge
(1988 onwards)
Additional certificates (group examinations) $11.00 per certificate No charge

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Useful Contacts Australasian Piano Tuners & Technicians

Association
Web: www.aptta.org.au
A non-profit organisation that provides a list of
professional piano tuners and technicians. A search
AMEB Federal Office feature on the APTTA website lists professional piano
tuners by area.
Ph: 1300 725 709
Web: www.ameb.edu.au Music NSW
Ph: (02) 9953 5279
The AMEB Federal Office provides information
Email: info@musicnsw.com
on examination syllabuses and online written
Web: www.musicnsw.com
examinations.
An organisation which assists young musicians to
ACT Keyboard Association get started in the contemporary music scene. New
‘Indent’ program includes workshops in regional NSW.
Web: www.actka.org
This association provides high-level, broad-ranging Music Teachers’ Association of NSW
keyboard activities in the ACT and surrounding Ph: (02) 9570 1436
regions. Toll free: 1800 021 436
Email: info@musicnsw.com.au
ANATS (Australian National Association of Teachers Web: www.musicnsw.com.au
of Singing Inc.) A non-profit organisation that publishes an annual
Email: admin@anats.org.au Directory of Accredited Private Music Teachers in
NSW. A search feature on the MTA (NSW) website
Web: www.anats.org.au also lists qualified teachers by instrument and area.
ANATS is a professional association dedicated to The MTA organises workshops, seminars and festivals
for music teachers and their students.
serving all those who teach singing in Australia.
ANATS promotes vocal education and research in all NSW Accompanists’ Guild
genres and levels for the professional development,
Email: nswaccompguild@optusnet.com.au
advancement and interest of singers and teachers. Web: www.accompanistsguildofnsw.org.au
APRA/AMCOS A non-profit organisation that produces and sells a
register of professional accompanists in and around
Ph: (02) 9935 7900 Sydney. The contact details and areas of expertise for
Email: writer@apra.com.au each guild member are included in the register.
Web: www.apraamcos.com.au Speech and Drama Association of NSW
APRA/AMCOS offers an advisory service about Ph: (02) 9387 2026
music copyright and print music issues to the music Email: info@speechanddrama.org.au
community. Web: www.speechanddrama.org.au
A non-profit professional association for teachers
Australian Music Centre and associate/student members that conducts
Ph: (02) 9935 7805 regular seminars and maintains a register of qualified
Email: info@australianmusiccentre.com.au teachers.
Web: www.australianmusiccentre.com.au
United Music Teachers of NSW Inc.
The Australian Music Centre is dedicated to Email: umtcentral@yahoo.com.au
increasing the profile and sustainability of Australian Web: www.unitedmusicteachers.org
composers and creative artists. Their website includes
A non-profit organisation that supports studio
biographies of Australian composers and their library teachers and their students. The UMT provides
holds a catalogue of scores and recordings. Many scholarships, awards, workshops and performance
works are available for sale. opportunities. Regional branches.
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