Congratulations to the following students, who successfully completed their AMEB Exams with fantastic results:
Mia, AMEB Gr 2 Piano - Pass with Honours (A)
Ayaka, AMEB Gr 2 Flute - Pass with Honours (A)
Veronica, AMEB Gr 5 Flute - Pass with Honours (A)
Sophia, AMEB Gr 2 Flute - Pass with Honours (A)
Grace, AMEB Gr 4 Flute - Pass with Credit (B)
Despite a lengthy lockdown & months of remote learning, students were still able to prepare for their AMEB Video Repertoire Exams. Students recorded a performance of 4 or 5 pieces (depending on the grade) at home & we submitted the videos to AMEB examiners for professional, external marking.
Examiner feedback included:
Flute:
Intonation was secure with some thoughtfully shaped phrases bringing a warm expressiveness to this work.
The quirky rhythms of this tricky piece were well managed, with the syncopated rhythms particularly well executed.
Well rehearsed with the accompaniment, even the pauses were well managed. Well done.
There was an easy flexibility of tone between registers and evenness was well maintained. A lovely, musical and thoughtful performance.
Your sound is developing clarity and flexibility and you played evenly , resonantly , across all registers. Your pieces were phrased with care.
Piano:
The mood and character of this piece was captured nicely with its warm tonal colour and gently moving tempo.
A lovely balance was achieved between the melody and accompaniment. Phrasing was thoughtfully considered.
What are AMEB exams?
The Australian Music Examination Board was established in 1918 to provide nationally recognised music exams. They provide a detailed syllabus for music students & teachers, and give students the opportunity to perform for a professional musician (the AMEB examiner) and receive feedback. All students receive a written exam report, which contains feedback on their playing, plus an official AMEB certificate.
Why take AMEB exams?
The benefits of undertaking an AMEB exam are vast - they provide a goal for students to work towards, allow independent feedback plus they are nationally recognised. AMEB exams are looked upon favourably for high school scholarships & applications, with a number of private schools having expected benchmarks for potential music students - for example some high schools require certain entry levels for their band programs.
What do students present in an AMEB exam?
There are various types of AMEB exams - for example comprehensive, recital, leisure etc.
KLM students usually complete the comprehensive flute performance exam - the most challenging type of flute exam on offer. Students have to:
Play a selection of scales, arpeggios & other technical work from memory
Perform 3-6 pieces each; some solos & some with piano accompaniment. The pieces all different styles - Classical, Romantic, Modern, Jazz etc.
Complete a range of ‘unseen’ activities in the exam - sight-reading, general knowledge, aural skills etc.
If you would like more information on AMEB exams feel free to get in touch. Or check out the AMEB NSW page online here.