Congratulations to the following students, who have successfully completed their AMEB exams
Agastya - Piano for Leisure Grade 1, Pass with Honours
Anirud - Piano Comprehensive Grade 2, Pass with Credit
Ayaka - Flute Repertoire Grade 4, Pass with Credit
Sophia - Flute Comprehensive Grade 4, Pass
AMEB exams are a big undertaking and require a lot of dedication, so kudos to these students and their supportive families!
Examiner feedback:
Flute:
Articulation is neat and crisp… there were some lovely dynamic changes
Played with a good sense of compound meter with crisp, neat articulation
The rhythmic pulse was well maintained and the breaths thoughtfully placed. Tone was mostly clear and sparkling. Good work.
There was a delicate approach taken here with a lovely sound and carefully controlled semiquaver passages…overall a sensitive presentation.
Piano
Mood and atmosphere embraced… Hand acrobatics handled very well
You play with sound intent and feeling… you have an excellent hand position
Hand position commendable… dynamic variation admirable
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, repertoire, leisure etc. Usually, students perform a minimum of 3 pieces along with some scales & technical work.
If you would like more information on AMEB exams feel free to get in touch. Or check out the AMEB NSW page online here.