AMEB Victoria Enrolment Handbook 2013

Welcome 2

About AMEB Victoria 2Board of Directors, Examining Panels & Federal Office 4

AMEBNews 5

General News 5Music Syllabus News 6Speech Syllabus News 10

EnrolmentInformation 12

AMEB Victoria Exam Enrolment Process 12 Before completing your enrolment form 12 Completing your enrolment form 12 Submitting your enrolment form 13 Registering for AMEB Connect 13 Confirmation of Enrolment from AMEB Victoria 13 Receiving your Notice of Examination 13 After the exam 13 AMEB Victoria’s responsibilities 13

Supplementary Enrolment Information 14 Accepted paperwork 14 Alternative venues 14 Communication with the enrolling person 14 Dates to be avoided 14 Enrolment acceptance 15 Examination dates and times 15 Late entries 15 Payment of enrolment fees 15 Subject Numbers and subject changes 16 Special needs 16 Website enrolment form 16 Withdrawals, cancellations and refunds 16

General Exam Information 17 AMusA Practical examination 17 AMusA and LMusA exam rehearsals 17 Certificates – completion of additional requirements 17 Conferring of Diplomas 17 Page turning 17 Photocopies 17 Re-scheduling of examinations 18 Teachers and accompanists 18 Teacher consultations 18 Warm-up 18

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Practical Exam Session and Enrolment Dates 20Practical Exam Centre Codes 21Practical Exam Subject Numbers and Fees 2013 23 Music Practical Examinations 23 Band Subjects 28 Ensemble Subjects 29 Contemporary Popular Music (CPM) 30 Speech Subjects 31 Teaching Diplomas 31

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Written Exam Information 33Written Exam Centre Codes 34Written Session Dates and Times 35Written Exam Subject Numbers and Fees 36How to Enrol for Online Theory Exams 37

GeneralInformation 40

Materials Price List 40Information on the AMEB Victoria Website 41AMEB Publications 42

Contents

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WelcomeWelcometothe2013AMEBVictoriaEnrolmentHandbook.

ThisHandbookisintendedtoprovidetheinformationyouneedtoenrolcandidatesforAMEBexamsinVictoria.Detailsofexaminationrequirementscanbefoundinthe2013Manual of Syllabuses – Music,availabletopurchasefromAMEBVictoria,musicretailersoronline.

It is important to note that only material in the current syllabuses can be presented for examination. Within each syllabus there are a number of regulations, requirements and objectives for each level. If, once you have read the syllabus, you have any questions please contact us to clarify any aspects that may not be clear.

AMEB’snewonlineservicesAMEB is now offering a greater number of services online. This year, for the first time, syllabuses will be available for purchase online, individually or in subject groups, from the new AMEB Online Music Shop, found on the AMEB Federal website (www.ameb.edu.au). AMEB Connect remains a useful way for teachers to gain online access to candidates’ exam scheduling information and results.

SyllabuschangesA new Flute syllabus, accompanied by a range of supporting publications, is now available. The ‘old’ version of the Flute syllabus (as published in the 2012 Manual) will continue to be available for examination in 2013, alongside the ‘new’ syllabus. However, it is important to indicate which syllabus your candidate is presenting for examination on each enrolment form. A number of ‘old’ syllabuses are being withdrawn at the end of 2012 or at the end of 2013. Please refer to Music Syllabus News in this Handbook or go to the relevant page on the AMEB Victoria website for more information about these changes.

AMEBOnlineTheoryexamexpansionThe range of AMEB Theory exams available online will further expand in 2013. At the time of publication, online examinations are available for Theory of Music, First Grade – Fourth Grade; Musicianship, First Grade – Third Grade; and Music Craft, Preliminary – Grade 3 (Grade 4 will be available early in 2013). Higher grades will be released progressively. For more information, please refer to the Written exam section of this Handbook or go to: www.amebexams.edu.au. Interactive AMEB Theory of Music Online courses are also available in First and Second Grade from the AMEB online course website (www.amebtheory.edu.au).

EarlyexamsessionsandspecialexamsessionsWe urge you to consider enrolling candidates for practical exams in Term 2 or 3. These sessions are less busy so we are better able to accommodate your scheduling requests, with the added benefit that candidates will be able to avoid exams clashing with end of year activities in Term 4.

Please note that some subjects are only offered in ‘special’ sessions in July and November. These are: Accordion, CPM, Electronic Organ, Ensemble, Harp, Organ, Recorder and Percussion. However, it is possible for exams in these instruments to be scheduled outside published session dates, if there is sufficient examining time in a particular location. Please contact us if you would like to find out more about this possibility.

EnrollinginformationOnce examinations have been programmed, it is very difficult to make changes to the timetable so please remember to write any special requests on the enrolment form and submit forms before the closing date. These special requests include: dates to avoid, such as school camps; or special needs, such as a candidate with a disability. More information about enrolment forms can be found in this Handbook.

AMEB is here to promote and recognise achievement in music and we wish you every success with your teaching or music studies this year. At AMEB Victoria, we aim to provide a friendly, efficient and professional service and we look forward to working with you in 2013.

AlwynMottGeneral Manager AMEB Victoria

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VictoriaTheAustralianMusicExaminationsBoardAustralia’smostwidelyusedmusicassessmentservice,theAustralianMusicExaminationsBoard(AMEB)offerssyllabusesandgradedexaminationsforawiderangeofmusicalinstruments,musictheory,singingandspeech,frombeginnerthroughtohighergradesandontodiplomalevel.

PromotingandrecognisingmusicalachievementAMEB has been promoting and recognising musical achievement since 1887. Regarded as the benchmark for assessment in music, speech and drama in Australia, AMEB exams provide nationally recognised levels of achievement in practical and theoretical subjects. AMEB syllabuses provide the framework for studies leading to secondary school certificates, university entrance and the establishment of careers in performing and music teaching.

MaintainingbenchmarkstandardsTo maintain benchmark standards, AMEB is committed to continuous review of its syllabuses and publications to ensure they are up to date with evolving educational principles and practices, and teachers are invited to contribute to the review process. The high standards set by AMEB are in turn upheld by a panel of examiners who are specialists in their field.

AMEBVictoriaAMEB Victoria conducts graded music and speech exams in Melbourne and country Victoria. A non-profit organisation wholly owned by the University of Melbourne and governed by a Board of Directors, AMEB Victoria is one of six state offices within the federated AMEB structure. The AMEB Federal office is responsible for publishing and promoting syllabuses and syllabus-related publications, while AMEB Victoria is responsible for all exams conducted in Victoria.

SupportingVictorianteachersandstudentsA number of workshops are organised by AMEB Victoria each year to provide teaching tips and information about specific syllabuses and services while AMEB masterclasses give students the opportunity to perform and receive constructive feedback. In 2013, a Professional Development Program will be scheduled for music teachers, designed to support preparation for the AMEB’s Associate Teacher of Music, Australia Diploma (ATMusA).

AMEBVictoriastructureThe AMEB Victoria Board of Directors, appointed by the University of Melbourne receives advice from an Examinations Advisory Committee, which includes members with expertise in education, training and assessment. Each Victorian examiner is a member of their respective subject’s Specialist Examining Panel, which meets regularly to discuss examining matters and engage in professional development activities. Day-to-day operations are the responsibility of the General Manager.

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AMEBVictoriaBoardofDirectorsThe Directors of Australian Music Examinations Board (Vic) Limited are as follows:

Professor Ian Holtham (Chair)Mr James BoltonMr John EvansAssociate Professor Robin Stevens

The Examinations Advisory Committee advises the Victorian Board on matters pertaining to the conduct of examinations in Victoria. The Committee’s membership is:

Associate Professor Robin Stevens (Chair)Mr Trevor Henley (Deputy Chair)Dr Rosemary BeerMr David HowesDr Mark McGeeMs Elizabeth MitchellMr John Quaine

AMEBVictoriaSpecialistExaminingPanelsThe Chair of each Specialist Examining Panel in Victoria is as follows:

Accordion Mr Ian SouthwoodAural Tests, Sight Reading and General Knowledge Associate Professor Robin StevensBrass Mr Anthony BrookesClassical Guitar Mr William van PinxterenContemporary Popular Music (CPM) Mr Peter HurleyElectronic Organ Mr Peter HurleyHarp Ms Mary AndersonInstrumental Ensemble Ms Jane Elton-BrownOrgan Dr June NixonPercussion Ms Wendy CouchPiano Professor Ian Holtham Assistant Chair – Piano Dr Mark McGeeRecorder Ms Ruth WilkinsonSinging Professor Lynette Casey-Brereton Assistant Chair – Singing Dr Susannah Foulds-ElliottSpeech and Drama Ms Astrid WoottonStrings Mr Fintan MurphyTeaching Ms Elizabeth MitchellTheory, Musicianship, Music Craft Mr Graham BartleWoodwind Mr Ian Morgan

AMEBFederalOfficeThe Federal Office is responsible for the development of AMEB syllabuses and publications, the preparation of written examination papers and the conduct of Licentiate and Fellowship examinations.

AustralianMusicExaminationsBoardLtd

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Telephone (03) 8660 5800Fax (03) 9650 6954Email office@ameb.edu.au Website www.ameb.edu.au

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AMEBVictoriaGeneralNews2013AdditionalinformationisavailablefromtheAMEBVictoriawebsite.

ConferringofDiplomasCeremonyThe AMEB Victoria Conferring of Diplomas Ceremony will be held on Tuesday 26 March 2013, commencing at 6pm in The Wilson Hall, University of Melbourne, Parkville.

NewFlutesyllabus–winaYamahaflutecompetitionTo celebrate the release of the new Flute syllabus, AMEB and Yamaha are giving you the opportunity to win a solid silver flute with B foot valued at $2,499. Buy any AMEB book released as part of the 2013 Flute syllabus and you can enter the draw to win this exciting prize. The competition closes on 31 March 2013. Full terms, conditions, permit number and details can be found at: www.ameb.edu.au. Eligible publications include: AMEB Flute Technical Work (2012); AMEB Flute Sight-Reading (2012); and AMEB Flute Grade Book Series 3 books; Preliminary through to Sixth Grade (2012).

OnlineTheoryexaminationsOnline examinations are currently available in Theory of Music, First Grade – Fourth Grade; Musicianship, First Grade – Third Grade; and Music Craft, Preliminary – Grade 3 (Grade 4 available in early 2013) with further grades in development. Music Craft Preliminary – Grade 4 will only be available online in 2013 but all other AMEB Theory exams are offered in the traditional Written sessions. Please see the Written section of this Handbook for more information.

OnlineTheorycoursesAMEB Online Theory Courses are now available in Theory of Music First and Second Grade. The courses allow students to work through the syllabus at their own pace when preparing for online exams.

PianoworkshopsandmasterclassesIn 2013, AMEB Victoria will present a series of Piano workshops and masterclasses in Melbourne and regional centres. For more information about the workshop series, go to the AMEB Victoria website.

ProfessionalDevelopmentProgramIn 2013, AMEB Victoria will provide a program of lectures, seminars and workshops designed to support preparation for the AMEB’s Associate Teacher of Music, Australia Diploma (ATMusA). This Diploma has a status equivalent to the Associate Diploma in practical and theoretical subjects, and teachers who achieve the ATMusA are recognised as having successfully undertaken a comprehensive study of issues relating to private studio teaching. Participation in the AMEB Professional Development Program does not assume enrolment in any of the three sections of the ATMusA examination. Teachers may prefer to attend some or all units of the program to become more familiar with current music pedagogy and issues facing the instrumental (or vocal) teacher today. For more information about the Professional Development Program, go to the AMEB Victoria website.

SundayPracticalexaminationsThe availability of Practical examinations on Sundays is now a permanent feature in the AMEB Victoria schedule. Please note, exams can be scheduled on any day in the session, Monday – Sunday, between 9am and 6pm (except public holidays) unless we receive a written request to avoid particular days. Please see further details about how to indicate this on your enrolment form in the Exam Enrolment Information section of this Handbook.

WebsiteenrolmentformOn the AMEB Victoria website, you will find two versions of the Practical and Written enrolment forms: a printable PDF and a Microsoft Excel form. The PDF can be completed manually in the usual way but the Excel form is linked to a list of Subject Numbers and fees. This means you will spend less time writing subject details and the total fee for the form is calculated for you. Once complete, just print the form, sign it and send it to AMEB by post, fax or as a scanned attachment to an email. To find the forms, go to: www.ameb.unimelb.edu.au and click on Downloadable forms on the right hand side.

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AMEBMusicSyllabusNews2013Candidatesshouldpresentforexaminationinaccordancewiththesyllabus,requirementsandregulationsprescribedinthecurrentsyllabusespublishedbyAustralianMusicExaminationsBoardLimited.The2013 Manual of Syllabuses – Music isavailableforpurchasefromtheAMEBVictoriaofficeandmusicretailers.Syllabusesarealsoavailableasdigitaldownloadsforpurchase,individuallyorinsubjectgroups,fromtheAMEBOnlineMusicShop.

Additionalrequirements–CertificateofPerformanceFrom 2013, candidates presenting for the Certificate of Performance examination are required to achieve a Pass in Fourth Grade Theory of Music, Musicianship or Music Craft in order to complete the requirements for the principal exam. It should be noted that additional requirements do not apply to the Certificate of Performance examinations in Piano for Leisure, Saxophone for Leisure or Singing for Leisure.

Bassoon2012 syllabus: A new Bassoon syllabus was introduced in 2012. This syllabus was completely redesigned, with new and exciting repertoire in the Manual Lists and a carefully designed and appropriately sequenced regime of technical work, the full details of which appear in Bassoon Technical Work (2011). This syllabus includes the Certificate of Performance, as a culmination of Level 2 examinations.

Alternative syllabuses: In 2013, candidates may present for examination using either the “new” Bassoon syllabus as published in the current syllabus or the “old” syllabus from the 2011 Manual of Syllabuses. The syllabus chosen for examination must be presented in its entirety.

Notice of withdrawal of the old syllabus: The “old” Bassoon syllabus (version last printed in the 2011 Manual of Syllabuses) will be withdrawn from examination at the end of 2013. From 2014, only the “new” Bassoon syllabus will be available for examination.

Examination entries: Enrolments for examinations in the “new” Bassoon syllabus should use the new Subject Numbers; the words “new syllabus” should be specified on the entry form; all exam documentation should show the letters “NS” appearing after the grade description (e.g. “Bassoon 1st Grade NS”). The absence of the letters “NS” will indicate to the examiner that the candidate is presenting for examination in the “old” syllabus.

Publications: Bassoon Technical Work (2011) is available for use with the new Bassoon syllabus.

The following books can only be used with the “old” Bassoon syllabus (as published in the 2011 Manual of Syllabuses): Bassoon Technical Work (1992) and Bassoon Technical Work (revised edition 1999) and are therefore not applicable to the “new” syllabus.

CelloWithdrawal of the “old” Cello syllabus: The “old” Cello syllabus, last printed in the 2009 Manual of Syllabuses, has been withdrawn from examination. From the start of 2013 only the Cello syllabus shown in the current syllabus will be available for examination.

Examination entries: As the only Cello syllabus now available for examination is the version published in the current syllabus, it will not be necessary to indicate “new” syllabus with the letters “NS”.

ClarinetWithdrawal of the “old” Clarinet syllabus: The “old” Clarinet syllabus, last printed in the 2008 Manual of Syllabuses, has been withdrawn from examination. From the start of 2013 only the Clarinet syllabus shown in the current syllabus will be available for examination.

Examination entries: As the only Clarinet syllabus now available for examination is the version published in the current syllabus it will not be necessary to indicate “new” syllabus with the letters “NS”.

ClassicalGuitar2012 syllabus: A new Classical Guitar syllabus was introduced in 2012. As well as the redesign of the technical work demands (the full details of which appear in Classical Guitar Technical Work (2011)), this syllabus features wholly revised Manual Lists that draw

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son some of the most attractive recent publications for the Classical Guitar. This syllabus includes a new examination, the Certificate of Performance, as a culmination of Level 2 examinations.

Alternative syllabuses: In 2013, candidates may present for examination using either the “new” Classical Guitar syllabus (as published in the current syllabus) or the “old” syllabus from the 2011 Manual of Syllabuses. The syllabus chosen for examination must be presented in its entirety.

Notice of withdrawal of the old syllabus: The “old” Classical Guitar syllabus (version last printed in the 2011 Manual of Syllabuses) will be withdrawn from examination at the end of 2013. From 2014, only the “new” Classical Guitar syllabus will be available for examination.

Examination entries: Enrolments for examinations in the “new” Classical Guitar syllabus should use the new subject numbers and the words “new syllabus” should be specified on the entry form. All exam documentation should show the letters “NS” appearing after the grade description (e.g. “Classical Guitar 1st Grade NS”). The absence of the letters “NS” will indicate to the examiner that the candidate is presenting for examination in the “old” syllabus.

Publications: The following publications are available for use with the new syllabus:

Classical Guitar Technical Work (2011)Classical Guitar Series 2 (Preliminary – Sixth Grade) (2011)Classical Guitar Sight-Reading (2011)Classical Guitar Series 1

It should be noted that Classical Guitar Technical Work (revised 1997) cannot be used with the new syllabus. This book may only be used with the “old” Classical Guitar syllabus that last appeared in the 2011 Manual of Syllabuses.

FluteNew syllabus: A new Flute syllabus will be available for examination in 2013. As well as a comprehensive review of the technical work requirements culminating in Flute Technical Work (2012), this syllabus features new Grade Books that now begin at Preliminary and extend up to Sixth Grade. This syllabus includes two new examinations, Preliminary at the beginning of the syllabus and the Certificate of Performance at the culmination of Level 2 examinations.

The Grade Books include exciting and challenging repertoire in a range of styles and the syllabus also features wholly revised Manual Lists that draw on some of the most attractive recent publications for the Flute. A new Sight-Reading book, Flute Sight-Reading (2012), following specially designed sight-reading parameters, has also been produced to accompany the new syllabus.

This syllabus will be examined concurrently with the Flute syllabus that last appeared in the 2012 Manual of Syllabuses for two years after the release of the new syllabus. During these two years the new syllabus will be evaluated and from the start of 2015 the previous Flute syllabus will no longer be available for examination.

Examination entries: Enrolments for examinations in the “new” Flute syllabus should use the new subject numbers and the words “new syllabus” should be specified on the entry form. All exam documentation should show the letters “NS”, appearing after the grade description (e.g. “Flute 1st Grade NS”). The absence of the letters “NS” will indicate to the examiner that the candidate is presenting for examination in the “old” syllabus.

New publications: The following publications can be used with the new syllabus:

Flute Technical Work (2012)Flute Series 3 (Preliminary – Sixth Grade) (2012)Flute Sight-Reading (2012)Flute Series 2 (First Grade – Fourth Grade) (2000)

It should be noted that the following publications cannot be used with the new syllabus:

Flute Series 1 (1991/1992)Flute and Piccolo Technical Work (revised 1998)Flute and Piccolo Orchestral Excerpts (1998)

These books may only be used with the Flute syllabus that last appeared in the 2012 Manual of Syllabuses.

Flute Sight-Reading (2000) does not contain indicative examples of the standard of the sight reading in the new syllabus, but may be used as an extra resource for practice purposes.

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MusicCraftOnline-only exams from Preliminary to Grade 4: Music Craft Preliminary – Grade 4 (Grade 4 will be available online in early 2013) will only be available online from 2013. For more information, please go to the Written Exams section of this Handbook.

Grades 5 & 6: Music Craft Grades 5 and 6 were introduced in 2010. These grades develop the remaining chords of the diatonic harmonic palette, commence building skills in counterpoint and continue the development of aural acuity. These examinations are available in the Second Written Session in August.

Publications: The following publications are available for these grades: Music Craft Essential Exercises Grade 5; Music Craft Essential Exercises Grade 6.

MusicianshipOnline Musicianship exams: Online Musicianship exams are now available from First Grade to Third Grade with more in development. All Musicianship grades are also available for examination in the traditional Written sessions.

Memory question: From 2011, there has been a change to the Musicianship syllabus, First Grade to Fourth Grade, removing the requirement to memorise folk songs. Memorisation of folk songs no longer forms part of either Written or Aural examinations (where appropriate) in Musicianship.

OnlineSyllabusesSyllabuses are now available as digital downloads for purchase, individually or in subject groups, from the AMEB Online Shop. A printed version of the 2013 Manual of Syllabuses – Music will also be available for purchase as in previous years.

PercussionThe Percussion syllabus is under review during 2013. If you would like to participate in the syllabus review process, please visit the Federal office website: www.ameb.edu.au

PianoforLeisureWithdrawal of the “old” Piano for Leisure Syllabus: The “old” Piano for Leisure syllabus, last printed in the 2010 Manual of Syllabuses, has been withdrawn from examination. From the start of 2013 only the current Piano for Leisure syllabus will be available for examination.

Examination entries: As the only Piano for Leisure syllabus now available for examination is the version published in the current syllabus, it will not be necessary to indicate “new” syllabus with the letters “NS”.

Publications: Publications available for use with the Piano for Leisure syllabus include:

Piano for Leisure Series 3 (Preliminary to Seventh Grade)Piano for Leisure Series 3 Recordings and Handbooks (Preliminary to Seventh Grade)Piano for Leisure Series 2 (Preliminary to Eighth Grade)Piano for Leisure Series 2 Recordings and Handbooks (Preliminary to Eighth Grade)Piano for Leisure Series 1 (Preliminary to Eighth Grade)Piano for Leisure Series 1 CDs with notes (Preliminary to Eighth Grade)Piano Technical Work (2008)Piano Sight Reading (2004)

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sPPlatePianoPublications for beginner pianists: The AMEB has responded to teachers’ requests for materials to develop pianists in the earliest stages of training by publishing the three volumes of P Plate Piano. These volumes, compiled by Elissa Milne and featuring some of her lively and engaging compositions, comprise a range of pieces intended to foster creative engagement with the instrument and with music at the beginning stages of pianistic development.

P Plate Piano assessments: Special introductory, non-graded assessments offer goals for beginner pianists to aim for, recognition of their achievements and feedback on progress in developing the important fundamentals of piano-playing. Each assessment will be based solely upon the performance of three pieces selected from one volume of P Plate Piano (no technical work or any other requirements). The candidate will receive an attractive certificate at the end of the assessment and a report will be forwarded to the teacher. P Plate Piano assessments are designed to provide a friendly introduction to music examinations, and will lead comfortably and easily to the Preliminary examination experience. For more information, please see the AMEB Victoria website.

SaxophoneWithdrawal of the “old” Saxophone Syllabus: The “old” Saxophone syllabus, last printed in the 2008 Manual of Syllabuses, has been withdrawn from examination. From the start of 2013 only the current Saxophone syllabus will be available for examination.

Examination entries: As the only Saxophone syllabus now available for examination is the version published in the current syllabus, it will not be necessary to indicate “new” syllabus with the letters “NS”.

SingingWithdrawal of the “old” Singing Syllabus: The “old” Singing syllabus, last printed in the 2010 Manual of Syllabuses, has been withdrawn from examination. From the start of 2013 only the current Singing syllabus will be available for examination.

Examination entries: As the only Singing syllabus now available for examination is the version published in the current syllabus, it will not be necessary to indicate “new” syllabus with the letters “NS”.

Publications: Publications available for use with the Singing syllabus include:

Singing Series 2 (Preliminary to Fourth Grade) high voice or medium/low voice. Technical work for Level 1 is included in these volumes.Singing Technical Work Level 2Singing Sight-Reading (2010)

Singing Series 1 Grade Books cannot be used with the current syllabus unless songs contained in the series have been listed in the Manual Lists for the new syllabus. Songs drawn from these books may be used as Extra List works at teacher and candidate discretion. Singing Technical Work (revised edition 1998) may not be used with this syllabus.

Singing: Sight Singing for Teachers and Students (2000) does not contain indicative examples of the standard of sight-reading in this new syllabus. However, candidates and teachers may wish to use it to augment their sight-reading resources.

TheoryofMusicOnline Theory of Music exams: Online Theory of Music exams are now available from First Grade to Fourth Grade with more grades in development. All grades are also available for examination in the traditional Written sessions.

Memory question: Since 2011, in First Grade to Fourth Grade, the requirement to memorise folk songs has been removed and no longer forms part of Written examinations in Theory of Music.

Online Theory Courses: Online courses are now available in First Grade and Second Grade Theory of Music to prepare students for the Online Written exams in these grades. For more information about Online Theory courses, go to: www.amebtheory.edu.au

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Violin2012 syllabus: A new Violin syllabus was introduced in 2012. New, streamlined technical work, full details of which are in Violin Technical Work (2011), has been designed for this syllabus and the focus of the Manual Lists has been widened to include pieces from a range of idioms including bluegrass, Celtic, world and jazz. This syllabus includes a new examination, the Certificate of Performance, as a culmination of Level 2 examinations.

Alternative syllabuses: In 2013, candidates may present for examination using either the “new” Violin syllabus (as published in the current syllabus) or the “old” syllabus from the 2011 Manual of Syllabuses. The syllabus chosen for examination must be presented in its entirety.

Notice of withdrawal of the old syllabus: The “old” Violin syllabus (version last printed in the 2011 Manual of Syllabuses) will be withdrawn from examination at the end of 2013. From 2014, only the “new” Violin syllabus will be available for examination.

Examination entries: Enrolments for examinations in the “new” Violin syllabus should use the new subject numbers and the words “new syllabus” should be specified on the entry form. All exam documentation should show the letters “NS” after the grade description (e.g. “Violin 1st Grade NS”). The absence of the letters “NS” will indicate to the examiner that the candidate is presenting for examination in the “old” syllabus.

Publications: The following publications are available for use with the new syllabus:

Violin Technical Work (2011)Violin Series 9 (Preliminary – Seventh Grade) (2011)Violin Sight-Reading (2011)Violin Series 9 Recordings and Handbooks (2011/2012)Violin Series 8

Violin Series 7, Violin Series 6, Violin Sight-Reading (1996) and Violin Technical Work (two volumes, 2001) cannot be used with the new syllabus. These books may only be used with the Violin syllabus that last appeared in the 2011 Manual of Syllabuses.

AMEBSpeechSyllabusNews2013Candidatesshouldpresentforexaminationinaccordancewiththesyllabus,requirementsandregulationsprescribedinthe2013 Manual of Syllabuses – Speech Syllabuses,publishedbyAustralianMusicExaminationsBoardLimited,availableasadigitaldownloadforpurchasefromtheAMEBOnlineShop.

Speech and Performance Theory: Question 4 Level 2 of the Speech and Performance Theory syllabus now offers Theatre History (Question 4a) and Communication/Skills Theory (Question 4b). Candidates sitting the practical Drama and Performance syllabus will be examined on Question 4a. Candidates sitting the practical Voice and Communication syllabus will be examined on Question 4b.

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AMEBVictoriaExamEnrolmentProcessItiscommonpracticeforteachersorschoolstosubmitentriesasagentsfortheirstudents.Ifyouaretheteacherorschoolrepresentativeenrollingcandidates,youwillreceiveallcorrespondencerelatingtoyourstudents’examinationsandwillbeabletoco-ordinatethepreparationofcandidatesandarrangeaccompanists,ifrequired.

Note that enrolment forms can only be accepted from adults. Private entries should be submitted by the parent or guardian of candidates aged under eighteen.

Beforecompletingyourenrolmentform1. Become fully acquainted with the current AMEB examination syllabus,

requirements and regulations (which may change from year to year) and the administrative policies and procedures notified in this Handbook. Additional information and downloadable forms are available from the AMEB Victoria website (www.ameb.unimelb.edu.au).

2. Find out when the Practical and Written exam sessions will take place (listed in this Handbook and on the AMEB Victoria website), noting the closing dates for enrolments and the fact that Practical exams can be scheduled on any day in the published exam session (Monday – Sunday), between the hours of 9am and 6pm, except gazetted public holidays. It is possible to request that exams are not scheduled on a weekend but this must be indicated on the enrolment form, submitted by the closing date.

3. Inform candidates and parents of examining arrangements and enrolment conditions and ask if there are any dates in the session that should be avoided for the following reasons: VCE exams, school exams, curriculum days, school camps, religious holidays, special events or other exceptional situations. AMEB Victoria will make every effort to avoid specific dates if these are written on the enrolment form and supporting documentation is supplied by the closing date for enrolments.

Completingyourenrolmentform1. Complete one enrolment form per session using a Practical or Written enrolment

form downloaded from the AMEB Victoria website or obtained from the AMEB Victoria office. To expedite processing and minimise data entry errors, please ensure that the enrolment form clearly includes:

The Client/Teacher Number from previous years, if relevant. New teachers and private entrants will be allocated numbers when their first enrolment is processed.

The Examination Session – for example: “1st METROPOLITAN” – refer to the examination session and enrolment dates in this Handbook or on the AMEB Victoria website.

The Centre Code – refer to the Exam Centre Codes in this Handbook or on the AMEB Victoria website.

Candidates’ Numbers from previous sessions. This will ensure that a candidate is not given multiple numbers. New candidates will be allocated numbers when their first enrolment is processed. This number is used for data matching.

The correct spelling of each candidate’s name as it should appear on the certificate.

Each candidate’s date of birth to ensure correct data matching.

The appropriate Subject Number for each candidate (note that “new” syllabuses have new numbers).

The appropriate Subject Name/Grade for each candidate (“new” syllabuses should be indicated “NS”).

Any special requests relating to dates to be avoided, special needs or examination venues. This should be written on the form or on a separate document and must be submitted at the time of enrolment by the enrolment deadline. Please note that a Practical exam can be scheduled on any day in the published exam session unless we receive prior notification that the candidate is not available on a particular day. For more information, see Dates to be avoided in the Supplementary Enrolment Information section of this Handbook.

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Information about candidates entering for more than one subject in the same session. This should be written on the form provided or on a separate document attached to the form.

A signature from the person aged 18 or over who is responsible for the enrolments on the form. When you sign the enrolment form you are confirming that you, the candidates, their parents and their teachers are aware of and accept the policies, regulations and examination requirements published in the current AMEB syllabus and the current AMEB Enrolment Handbook.

Submittingyourenrolmentform1. Calculate the fees for all candidates and include only one cheque, money order or

credit card authorisation for a teacher, private entrant or school’s total enrolments in each session. Cash payments cannot be accepted. Note that enrolments will not be accepted until fees have been received (i.e. credit card payments successfully processed or cheques cleared).

2. Submit your enrolment form and any requests by post, scanned attachment to an email or fax before the closing date for the relevant examination session. (Emailed or faxed enrolments cannot be accepted unless the credit card authorisation has been signed.)

3. Retain a photocopy of all paperwork for reference and the transmission report, if submitting entries by fax.

RegisteringforAMEBConnect1. Register (free of charge) for AMEB Connect on the AMEB Victoria website and

you will be able to login at any time to check information about your candidates’ enrolments and results, as follows:

• view personal details and update contact information• check that enrolment forms have been processed• view candidates’ exam schedules• view candidates’ results as they are added• grant candidates access to personal information

ConfirmationofEnrolmentfromAMEBVictoria1. Check that you have received a Confirmation of Enrolment from AMEB Victoria within

14 days of submitting your enrolment form. Confirm that all details are correct (including spelling of candidate names) and advise necessary amendments within 7 days.

ReceivingyourNoticeofExamination1. Advise AMEB Victoria if you have not received a Notice of Examination for all your

candidates three weeks prior to commencement of the examination session.

2. Inform your students when and where the exam will take place and arrange an accompanist, if necessary. Make sure your student takes their Notice of Examination to the exam and presents it to the Supervisor.

Aftertheexam1. As the person responsible for the enrolment, you will receive examination reports

and certificates for the AMEB Victoria exam candidates you enrolled. Please give these to your candidates at the earliest opportunity.

AMEBVictoria’sresponsibilities• Provide information about enrolment requirements – including enrolment closing

dates and examination fees.

• Arrange Practical examinations – involving the determination of examination sessions; scheduling of examination times, dates and venues; engagement of examiners; and provision of examination materials.

• Arrange Written examinations – involving the arrangement of venues and equipment; co-ordination of examinations; engagement of supervisors and written assessors; and provision of examination materials.

• Supply information about examinations – including fee schedules, session dates, Enrolment Handbook, website information, AMEB syllabuses (for purchase) and past papers (for purchase), Confirmation of Enrolment reports, Notice of Examinations, results and certificates.

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SupplementaryEnrolmentInformationAdditionalinformationanddownloadableformsareavailablefromtheAMEBVictoriawebsite(www.ameb.unimelb.edu.au).

AcceptedpaperworkEntries will be accepted only on the enrolment form provided by the AMEB Victoria office or downloaded from the AMEB Victoria website (www.ameb.unimelb.edu.au). The required subject numbers, centre codes and fee schedules are included in this Handbook. Note that private entries from candidates under eighteen years of age cannot be accepted; an entry for a candidate under eighteen years must be made by a school, teacher, parent or guardian acting as an agent for the candidate.

An electronic scan of a completed AMEB enrolment form will be accepted by fax or e-mail attachment, provided that all information is clearly legible and the credit card authorisation and certification are both signed. It is important that teachers retain fax transmission reports as it is not possible for AMEB to confirm the receipt of faxed entries over the phone.

Alternativevenues–practicalexaminationsRequests from schools or teachers for practical examinations to be conducted at a venue other than the AMEB Studios in Hawthorn or official Country Centres (as listed in this Handbook or on the AMEB Victoria website) should be made in the space provided on the enrolment form. Teachers may wish to collaborate to make up three hours of examining time in a particular subject and offer a common studio for a particular session. The host school or studio teacher will be responsible for supervision of the examinations.

Alternativevenues–writtenexaminationsSchools may request that written examinations be conducted on school premises, on the basis that the school will be responsible for supervision of the examinations. A Written Exam Venue Request form should be submitted together with the examination entries.

CommunicationwiththeenrollingpersonEnrolments will be confirmed via the Confirmation of Enrolment which will be sent by AMEB Victoria to the enrolling person within 14 days of receipt of a completed enrolment form. Parents and candidates should note that results, certificates and partial refund of fees (if applicable) will be provided only to the enrolling person (teacher, school or private entrant). Exam timetable information will normally be given only to the enrolling person. However, in emergencies, timetable information will be given to parents and candidates, provided that they can supply all of the following details: the teacher’s name and address, candidate’s name and date of birth, and the subject and grade for which the candidate is enrolled.

DatestobeavoidedBefore submitting entries, teachers are advised to consult with students and parents regarding the most suitable session in which to enrol; and dates within the practical examination session that should be avoided. A candidate should be prepared to present for his/her practical examination on any day of the week (including weekends), between 9am and 6pm, on the first day or any other day of the session unless an acceptable request has been made in advance.

Supporting documentation: Requests to avoid particular dates should be made at the time of enrolment and will only be considered when substantiated by supporting documentation. Such requests will be considered only if related to religious holidays, school exams, school camps, curriculum days, special events or exceptional situations. Every effort will be made to accommodate requests based on the above reasons. However, it will not be possible to accommodate requests made for any other reason. Requests that examinations be scheduled ‘at the end of a session’ (or similar), for no adequate reason will not be accepted.

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ationWeekend exam scheduling: The availability of practical exams on Saturdays and Sundays is a permanent feature of the AMEB Victoria exam schedule. It is important that we are advised if candidates are not available for examination on any or all weekends during the particular session. The enrolment form provides a place to indicate that a candidate is not available for examination on weekend days, as follows:

• If a candidate is not available for examination on Saturdays write “S”• If a candidate is not available on Sundays write “U”• If a candidate is not available on BOTH Saturdays and Sundays write “B”

Dates to avoid form: Requests for dates to avoid should be made in the space provided on the enrolment form. Alternatively, a separate Dates to Avoid form can be completed and attached to the enrolment form. It is important that requests are made at the time of enrolment, as it may not be possible to change the date of an examination once it is scheduled and any change will be subject to a re-scheduling fee.

Unless requested otherwise, examinations of all students enrolled by a particular teacher or school for a particular subject will be scheduled consecutively on the same day or over several days, depending on the number of candidates.

EnrolmentacceptanceEnrolments are accepted by AMEB Victoria on the understanding that teachers, private entrants, candidates and parents agree to the policies and procedures notified in this Enrolment Handbook and on the AMEB Victoria website and accept that assessments shall be made strictly in accordance with the syllabus, requirements and regulations prescribed in the current AMEB syllabus.

ExaminationdatesandtimesA candidate enrolling for an AMEB Practical examination should be prepared to present for examination at any time during the published session dates, unless a reasonable request for dates to be avoided has been submitted. AMEB Practical examinations are scheduled between the hours of 9am and 6pm, from Monday to Sunday inclusive during each session, except on gazetted public holidays.

Please note that practical examinations might be scheduled on independent school holidays, curriculum days and VCE exam dates unless these dates are specifically advised to AMEB Victoria as dates that should be avoided. Exams might be scheduled on the Saturday, Sunday or Monday preceding the Melbourne Cup public holiday unless we have been advised in writing that they are dates to be avoided. However, exams are not scheduled on Melbourne Cup Day.

LateentriesA late enrolment period of up to seven (7) calendar days after the closing date will apply to each session. All late entries will incur a late entry fee of $20.00 (including GST) per candidate, up to a maximum of $100.00 per teacher or school. Entries lodged within the late enrolment period will be accepted only if accompanied by the late entry fee. After the conclusion of the late enrolment period, entries will be accepted only at the discretion of the General Manager, subject to the availability of examiners and examination venues, and only if accompanied by a special administration fee of $80.00 (including GST) per candidate.

PaymentofenrolmentfeesOnly one cheque, money order or credit card authorisation per enrolment form is acceptable. Cash cannot be accepted. Cheques should be made payable to: AMEB (Vic) Ltd. Current fees are listed in the Subject Numbers and Fees section of this Handbook and on the AMEB Victoria website. Please appreciate that processing multiple enrolment forms from a teacher for a particular session creates considerable additional work, as does the receipting and banking of multiple cheques. Current procedures are designed to keep examination fees as low as possible and ensure efficient customer service. Therefore, multiple payments from a teacher or school for a particular session will be accepted only if an additional administrative fee is paid (fee advised on application).

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SubjectNumbersandsubjectchangesEnrolment information for each candidate is managed according to the Subject Number indicated on the enrolment form. It is therefore critical that the correct Subject Number for each candidate is provided. AMEB Victoria cannot accept responsibility for adding Subject Numbers to enrolment forms. Subject Numbers are listed in the Subject Numbers and Fees section of this Handbook and on the AMEB Victoria website.

A teacher or private entrant wishing to change the subject or grade of a practical examination after the Confirmation of Enrolment has been issued and the seven-day period for advising amendments has elapsed, will be required to pay a re-scheduling fee equivalent to 75% of the enrolment fee. For information about changes to Written exam enrolments, please refer to the Written section of this Handbook.

SpecialneedsAMEB Victoria is committed to providing quality examinations for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We aim to ensure that all candidates have access to the examination process and are able to demonstrate their skills in the examination to the best of their ability. Candidates with disabilities will be offered the same examining standards as those applied to all other candidates. No concessions are made regarding the assessment criteria used. However we will make special provisions for candidates who provide medical documentation of their disabilities and the special assessment needs which these necessitate.

We must be informed of the candidate’s special assessment needs in writing at the time of enrolment, or as soon as practicable after that time if a condition becomes apparent or worsens after the closing date for entries. A request should be submitted for each examination for which the candidate enrols, as information about special needs will not be retained for subsequent exams. The applicant (if 18 years or over) or their guardian must sign their application for special provisions to confirm that they give permission for the candidate’s special needs to be provided to the examiner. Recent medical documentation of the candidate’s disability must be attached to the application.

Where there is significant additional cost in providing special examination conditions, such as the provision of a separate venue or additional supervision, it may be necessary for AMEB to charge a fee to cover the incremental cost of providing the additional service. Full details of our Special Needs policy can be found on the AMEB Victoria website.

WebsiteenrolmentformOn the AMEB Victoria website, you will find two versions of the Practical and Written enrolment forms: a printable PDF and a Microsoft Excel form. The PDF can be printed off and completed in the usual way but the Excel form is linked to a list of Subject Numbers and fees. This means you will spend less time writing subject details and the total fee for the form is calculated for you. Once complete, you just print off the two sides of the form, sign it and send it to AMEB by post, fax or as a scanned attachment to an email. For more information, go to: www.ameb.unimelb.edu.au and click on Downloadable forms on the right hand side.

Withdrawals,cancellationsandrefundsA candidate’s enrolment cannot be transferred from one examination session to another or from one candidate to another. Teachers are requested to advise AMEB Victoria in writing if a candidate is to be withdrawn from examination. If written advice is received by the closing date for receipt of enrolments for the session, the examination fee, less an administration fee of $10.00 per candidate, will be refunded.

If a candidate is unable to attend a scheduled examination, teachers are requested to contact the office as soon as possible and to confirm the telephone advice in writing. After the closing date, when a cancellation is due to illness and substantiated by a medical certificate, consideration will be given to a refund of 50% of the examination fee, provided that the evidence is submitted no later than two weeks after the scheduled exam date. A refund will not be given when the cancellation is for any other reason. Please appreciate that, by the time cancellations are received, examination schedules have usually been finalised and examiners must be paid for their time when candidates do not attend as originally scheduled.

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ationGeneralExamInformationAdditionalinformationanddownloadableformsareavailablefromtheAMEBVictoriawebsite(www.ameb.unimelb.edu.au).

AMusAPracticalexaminationsTeachers and private entrants are advised to carefully read the objectives for the Associate examinations listed in the current AMEB Syllabuses before entering for the examination. The Associate Diploma is highly respected in the international music community and recognises a sophistication of musical understanding and performance abilities that are well above the requirements for Eighth Grade. The success rate for AMusA is much lower than for Grade examinations. To avoid disappointment, it is therefore suggested that teachers with limited experience in presenting candidates at Diploma level obtain advice from an experienced teacher before entering candidates for AMusA.

AMusAandLMusAexaminationrehearsalsAssociate and Licentiate Practical examinations are held only in Studio 1 at the AMEB Studios in Hawthorn, which is equipped with a Steinway Model B grand piano. Candidates wishing to rehearse in the studio may do so when it is not being used for exams. Availability is limited so candidates are advised to book rehearsal times well in advance. Hire fees are payable and the Studio can be booked by calling the AMEB Victoria office.

Certificates–completionofadditionalrequirementsA candidate who has previously completed a Sixth Grade, Seventh Grade, Eighth Grade, Certificate of Performance, Associate Diploma or Licentiate Diploma Practical examination should notify AMEB Victoria upon completion of the Additional Requirement. Certificates for Grade examinations will then be released. Diploma certificates will be awarded at the next Conferring of Diplomas Ceremony.

ConferringofDiplomasSuccessful Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship candidates, who have provided AMEB with evidence of their completion of any Additional Requirements, will be invited to attend the annual Conferring of Diplomas Ceremony. The Ceremony at which diplomas will be formally conferred upon candidates who successfully completed all requirements in 2012 will be held on Tuesday 26 March 2013, commencing at 6pm in The Wilson Hall, University of Melbourne, Parkville. A successful candidate who is not able to be present to receive his/her award in person will be admitted ‘in absentia’ to the diploma and the certificate will be mailed following the ceremony.

PageturningA page-turner may be used by candidates and/or accompanists. Accompanists and page-turners may only remain in the examination room when actually required.

PhotocopiesCandidates presenting for examinations should comply with the requirements of the Australian Copyright Act (1968). Further information on copyright in relation to print music is available from the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Limited (AMCOS) on 02 9935 7700. The Practical Copyright Guide to the Use of Print Music in Australia (published by APRA/AMCOS) may be downloaded from: www.apra.com.au. The Guide states that examination candidates “should perform from original print music or a licensed copy” (page 16). In relation to downloaded materials from the Internet, the Guide observes that “quite a lot of musical works are illegally included on websites” (page 12) and suggests that if you wish to reproduce any musical works that are published on the internet, you should contact AMCOS for advice.

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Re-schedulingofPracticalexaminationsIt is not possible to re-schedule a Practical examination from one session to another (cancellation and refund procedures apply – see Supplementary Enrolment Information section of this Handbook). However, a teacher or private entrant may apply for a Practical examination to be re-scheduled within the same session. In the case of illness, the application must be accompanied by appropriate documentation and payment of a re-scheduling fee of 50% of the examination fee. An application to re-schedule a practical examination for any other reason (excepting illness) must be accompanied by a re-scheduling fee of 75% of the examination fee. The application should identify the candidate, teacher or school and be accompanied by the candidate’s original Notice of Examination, supporting documents, a list of dates to be avoided, and the appropriate re-scheduling fee. The availability of a substitute examination time cannot be guaranteed, and acceptance of the application will be subject to the availability of a qualified examiner and suitable facilities. If it is not possible to re-schedule the examination within the same session, the re-scheduling fee will be refunded.

Re-schedulingofWrittenexaminationsIt is not possible to re-schedule a Written examination from one session to another (cancellation and refund procedures apply – see Supplementary Enrolment Information section of this Handbook). However, a candidate’s Written examination may be re-located from one centre to another, provided that the application is accompanied by a re-scheduling fee of $40.00 and it is received at least fourteen days prior to the date of examination. Approval will be subject to the availability of seating at the requested centre. Similarly, a request to change a candidate’s grade will not be accepted unless it is received at least fourteen days prior to the examination, together with a re-scheduling fee of $40.00.

TeachersandaccompanistsAs it is the examining authority, it is not appropriate for AMEB Victoria to recommend teachers or accompanists for AMEB examinations. The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music has a list of accompanists which can be found at: www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au/staff/accompanists. In addition, the Victorian Music Teachers’ Association (VMTA) has a list of music teachers and accompanists. For further information, visit the VMTA website (www.victorianmusicteachersassociation.org.au).

TeacherconsultationsA teacher may request a 30 minute personal consultation with an AMEB Examiner, which would be timetabled at the end of a day’s examining. The examiner will provide general tips and suggestions relating to the preparation of candidates for AMEB examinations. Although these suggestions might be based upon the examiner’s observations of recent examination performances by a teacher’s students, it would not be appropriate to discuss examination results or specific examination reports. Consultations with examiners will be available during most 2013 practical examination sessions (except Licentiate Sessions), subject to programming constraints. Registration for a Teacher Consultation can be made via the Practical examination enrolment form.

Warm-upFor candidates presenting for examinations at the AMEB Studios in Hawthorn, warm-up facilities will be offered to candidates in Piano Eighth Grade, Certificate of Performance, Associate and Licentiate; all Singing and all Instrumental subjects. Candidates may be accompanied to the warm-up room by their accompanist and teacher. Warm-up facilities are provided for the purpose of warming-up and tuning instruments; candidates and accompanists should not expect to have sufficient time to rehearse repertoire. Note also that the availability of warm-up facilities at other examination venues cannot be guaranteed and should not necessarily be expected.

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PracticalExams

AMEBVictoriaExaminationSessionandEnrolmentDates2013PleaserefertotherelevantsectionsofthisEnrolmentHandbookorAMEBVictoria’swebsitefordetailsofexaminationavailabilityandexaminationcentres.Thefollowingsessiondatesapplytogeneralcentres(aspublished).Aschoolorprivatestudiowithexaminingtimeof3hoursormoreinaparticularsubjectmayapplytobeanexaminationcentreandalsomayrequesttohostPracticalexaminationsoutsidethepublishedsessiondates.

Session PracticalExaminationDates ClosingDatesforEntries(1)

MelbourneMetropolitanAll Music and Speech practical subjects except Licentiate Diplomas and special subjects (see below).

1st Metropolitan 22 April – 11 May 27 February2nd Metropolitan 20 May – 7 June 20 March3rd Metropolitan 11 June – 29 June 17 April4th Metropolitan 12 August – 8 September 29 May5th Metropolitan 7 October – 16 November 24 July

CountryVictoriaSpecial subjects (see below) available in Country Victoria by special arrangement. Examinations for Associate and Licentiate diplomas are available in Melbourne only. In the 2nd Country session: Instrumental, Singing and Speech examinations are available in Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Sale, Warragul and Wodonga only, except by special arrangement. Piano examinations are available at all centres in both sessions.

1st Country 22 July – 10 August 1 May2nd Country 11 November – 7 December 28 August

SpecialSubjects(MelbourneOnly)Accordion, CPM, Electronic Organ, Ensemble, Harp, Organ, Recorder and Percussion available in the following Special sessions only (alternative dates and locations might be possible where there is examining time of 3 hours or more in a particular subject).

1st Special 22 July – 27 July 1 May2nd Special 18 November – 30 November 28 August

LicentiateDiplomas(MelbourneOnly)1st Licentiate 27 June – 29 June 17 April2nd Licentiate 16 September – 26 September 29 May

Session WrittenExaminationDates ClosingDatesforEntriess(1)

MelbourneMetropolitanandCountryVictoriaMusic Craft Fifth and Sixth Grades, Teaching Certificates and Diplomas available in the 2nd Written session only. Music Craft Preliminary to Fourth Grades available online only: www.amebexams.edu.au.

1st Written 21 May – 22 May 20 March2nd Written 20 August – 21 August 29 May

Details of Written exam dates and times are provided in the Written Exam section of this Handbook.

(1) Entries must be received by the published closing date, so that the processing of enrolments, scheduling of examinations and dispatch of notices can proceed in a timely manner. Late entries will only be accepted if accompanied by payment of the applicable late entry fee. For more information refer to: Late entries in the Supplementary Enrolment Information section of this Handbook. If your candidate cannot attend a scheduled practical exam and dates to avoid have not been written on the enrolment form, re-scheduling fees will apply if you request a different exam date. Please note that, once a session has been finalised, substitute examination times may not be available. For more information, refer to: Re-scheduling of examinations in the Supplementary Enrolment Information section of this Handbook

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CentreCodes2013Aschoolorprivatestudioenrollingcandidatesforatotalexaminingtimeofthreehoursormore,inaparticularsubject,duringpublishedsessiondatescanapplytohostPracticalexamsandthisshouldbeindicatedontheenrolmentform.IfyouwishtohostPracticalexamsoutsidethepublishedsessiondates,pleasecontactusbeforeenrollingcandidatestodiscussyourpreferreddatessothatwecancheckexamineravailability.

One of the following Examination Centres must be nominated on the enrolment form, unless an alternative venue has been arranged.

MelbourneMetropolitanPracticalExaminations001 MelbourneExaminations for Centre Code 001 will be held at the AMEB Studios in Hawthorn.

VictorianCountryPracticalExaminationsSpecial subjects are available in Country Victoria by special arrangement. Examinations for Associate and Licentiate diplomas are available in Melbourne only. In the 2nd Country session, Instrumental, Singing and Speech examinations are available only in Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Sale, Warragul and Wodonga, except by special arrangement. Piano examinations are available at all centres in both sessions.

421 Ballarat

455 Bendigo

572 Geelong

Gippsland414 Bairnsdale514 Cowes642 Korumburra659 Leongatha700 Moe752 Orbost811 Sale870 Traralgon898 Warragul924 Wonthaggi939 Yarram

NorthEast453 Benalla502 Cobram647 Kyabram829 Shepparton886 Wangaratta919 Wodonga/Albury

NorthWest490 Castlemaine504 Cohuna547 Echuca632 Kerang649 Kyneton692 Mildura846 Swan Hill927 Woodend

South465 Berwick515 Cranbourne516 Dandenong*567 Frankston*663 Lilydale*725 Mt Eliza

West&Wimmera406 Ararat506 Colac592 Hamilton614 Horsham774 Portland838 Stawell858 Terang906 Warrnambool

* Candidates enrolled in Country Practical sessions at Dandenong, Frankston and Lilydale may be scheduled for examination at the AMEB Studios in Hawthorn if the number of enrolments exceeds the capacity of these centres.

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SubjectNumbersandFees2013

MusicPracticalExaminations

AccordionClassicalFreeBass630 Preliminary $ 72.00631 First Grade $ 78.00632 Second Grade $ 83.00633 Third Grade $ 90.00634 Fourth Grade $ 97.00635 Fifth Grade $ 103.00636 Sixth Grade $ 117.00637 Seventh Grade $ 138.00638 Eighth Grade $ 158.00639 Associate in Music $ 281.00640 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

AccordionStradella610 Preliminary $ 72.00611 First Grade $ 78.00612 Second Grade $ 83.00613 Third Grade $ 90.00614 Fourth Grade $ 97.00615 Fifth Grade $ 103.00616 Sixth Grade $ 117.00617 Seventh Grade $ 138.00618 Eighth Grade $ 158.00619 Associate in Music $ 281.00620 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

Bassoon–NewSyllabus4111 First Grade NS $ 78.004112 Second Grade NS $ 83.004113 Third Grade NS $ 90.004114 Fourth Grade NS $ 97.004115 Fifth Grade NS $ 103.004116 Sixth Grade NS $ 117.004117 Seventh Grade NS $ 138.004118 Eighth Grade NS $ 158.004119 Certificate of Performance NS $ 185.004120 Associate in Music NS $ 281.004121 Licentiate in Music NS $ 363.00

Bassoon–OldSyllabus(lastprinted2011)308 First Grade $ 78.00309 Second Grade $ 83.00383 Third Grade $ 90.00384 Fourth Grade $ 97.00385 Fifth Grade $ 103.00386 Sixth Grade $ 117.00387 Seventh Grade $ 138.00388 Eighth Grade $ 158.00389 Associate in Music $ 281.00399 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

Cello2002 Teacher Consultation $ 41.0010981 Induction Level 1 $ 59.0010982 Induction Level 2 $ 59.0010036 Performance Evaluation Level 1 $ 81.0010037 Performance Evaluation Level 2 $ 118.001980 Preliminary $ 72.001981 First Grade $ 78.001982 Second Grade $ 83.001983 Third Grade $ 90.001984 Fourth Grade $ 97.001985 Fifth Grade $ 103.001986 Sixth Grade $ 117.001987 Seventh Grade $ 138.001988 Eighth Grade $ 158.001989 Certificate of Performance $ 185.001990 Associate in Music $ 281.001991 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

Clarinet2003 Teacher Consultation $ 41.0010077 Performance Evaluation Level 1 $ 81.0010078 Performance Evaluation Level 2 $ 118.001940 Preliminary $ 72.001941 First Grade $ 78.001942 Second Grade $ 83.001943 Third Grade $ 90.001944 Fourth Grade $ 97.001945 Fifth Grade $ 103.001946 Sixth Grade $ 117.001947 Seventh Grade $ 138.001948 Eighth Grade $ 158.001949 Certificate of Performance $ 185.001950 Associate in Music $ 281.001951 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

ClassicalGuitar2007 Teacher Consultation $ 41.0010992 Induction Level 1 $ 59.0010990 Induction Level 2 $ 59.0010103 Performance Evaluation Level 1 $ 81.0010104 Performance Evaluation Level 2 $ 118.00

ClassicalGuitar–NewSyllabus4070 Preliminary NS $ 72.004071 First Grade NS $ 78.004072 Second Grade NS $ 83.004073 Third Grade NS $ 90.004074 Fourth Grade NS $ 97.004075 Fifth Grade NS $ 103.004076 Sixth Grade NS $ 117.004077 Seventh Grade NS $ 138.004078 Eighth Grade NS $ 158.004079 Certificate of Performance NS $ 185.004080 Associate in Music NS $ 281.004081 Licentiate in Music NS $ 363.00

ClassicalGuitar–OldSyllabus(lastprinted2011)649 Preliminary $ 72.00641 First Grade $ 78.00642 Second Grade $ 83.00643 Third Grade $ 90.00644 Fourth Grade $ 97.00645 Fifth Grade $ 103.00646 Sixth Grade $ 117.00647 Seventh Grade $ 138.00648 Eighth Grade $ 158.00713 Associate in Music $ 281.00714 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

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DoubleBass2002 Teacher Consultation $ 41.0010986 Induction Level 1 $ 59.0010987 Induction Level 2 $ 59.00737 Preliminary $ 72.00748 First Grade $ 78.00749 Second Grade $ 83.00750 Third Grade $ 90.00751 Fourth Grade $ 97.00752 Fifth Grade $ 103.00753 Sixth Grade $ 117.00754 Seventh Grade $ 138.00755 Eighth Grade $ 158.00756 Associate in Music $ 281.00757 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

ElectronicOrgan90 Preliminary $ 72.0091 First Grade $ 78.0092 Second Grade $ 83.0093 Third Grade $ 90.0094 Fourth Grade $ 97.0095 Fifth Grade $ 103.0096 Sixth Grade $ 117.0097 Seventh Grade $ 138.0098 Eighth Grade $ 158.0099 Associate in Music $ 281.00909 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

Euphonium2005 Teacher Consultation $ 41.00842 First Grade $ 78.00843 Second Grade $ 83.00844 Third Grade $ 90.00845 Fourth Grade $ 97.00851 Fifth Grade $ 103.00852 Sixth Grade $ 117.00853 Seventh Grade $ 138.00854 Eighth Grade $ 158.00855 Associate in Music $ 281.00856 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

FellowshipofMusic9999 All Instruments On Application

Flute2004 Teacher Consultation $ 41.0010994 Induction Level 1 $ 59.0010993 Induction Level 2 $ 59.0010075 Performance Evaluation Level 1 $ 81.0010076 Performance Evaluation Level 2 $ 118.00

Flute–NewSyllabus4090 Preliminary NS $ 72.004091 First Grade NS $ 78.004092 Second Grade NS $ 83.004093 Third Grade NS $ 90.004094 Fourth Grade NS $ 97.004095 Fifth Grade NS $ 103.004096 Sixth Grade NS $ 117.004097 Seventh Grade NS $ 138.004098 Eighth Grade NS $ 158.004099 Certificate of Performance NS $ 185.004100 Associate in Music NS $ 281.004101 Licentiate in Music NS $ 363.00

Flute–OldSyllabus(lastprinted2012)571 First Grade $ 78.00572 Second Grade $ 83.00573 Third Grade $ 90.00574 Fourth Grade $ 97.00575 Fifth Grade $ 103.00576 Sixth Grade $ 117.00767 Seventh Grade $ 138.00768 Eighth Grade $ 158.00769 Associate in Music $ 281.00770 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

Harp231 First Grade $ 78.00232 Second Grade $ 83.00233 Third Grade $ 90.00234 Fourth Grade $ 97.00235 Fifth Grade $ 103.00236 Sixth Grade $ 117.00237 Seventh Grade $ 138.00238 Eighth Grade $ 158.00239 Associate in Music $ 281.00249 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

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Horn2005 Teacher Consultation $ 41.0010109 Performance Evaluation Level 1 $ 81.0010110 Performance Evaluation Level 2 $ 118.00931 First Grade $ 78.00932 Second Grade $ 83.00933 Third Grade $ 90.00934 Fourth Grade $ 97.00935 Fifth Grade $ 103.00936 Sixth Grade $ 117.00937 Seventh Grade $ 138.00938 Eighth Grade $ 158.00939 Associate in Music $ 281.00940 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

Oboe1121 First Grade $ 78.001122 Second Grade $ 83.001123 Third Grade $ 90.001124 Fourth Grade $ 97.001125 Fifth Grade $ 103.001126 Sixth Grade $ 117.001127 Seventh Grade $ 138.001128 Eighth Grade $ 158.001129 Associate in Music $ 281.001130 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

Organ373 Third Grade $ 90.00374 Fourth Grade $ 97.00375 Fifth Grade $ 103.00376 Sixth Grade $ 117.00377 Seventh Grade $ 138.00378 Eighth Grade $ 158.00379 Associate in Music $ 281.00427 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

Percussion251 First Grade $ 83.00252 Second Grade $ 89.00253 Third Grade $ 102.00254 Fourth Grade $ 116.00255 Fifth Grade $ 122.00256 Sixth Grade $ 135.00257 Seventh Grade $ 151.00258 Eighth Grade $ 164.00

Piano2000 Teacher Consultation $ 41.001351 P Plate Piano Book 1 $ 36.001352 P Plate Piano Book 2 $ 36.001353 P Plate Piano Book 3 $ 36.0010997 Induction Level 1 $ 59.0010998 Induction Level 2 $ 59.0010032 Performance Evaluation Level 1 $ 81.0010033 Performance Evaluation Level 2 $ 118.001560 Preliminary $ 72.001561 First Grade $ 78.001562 Second Grade $ 83.001563 Third Grade $ 90.001564 Fourth Grade $ 97.001565 Fifth Grade $ 103.001566 Sixth Grade $ 117.001567 Seventh Grade $ 138.001568 Eighth Grade $ 158.001569 Certificate of Performance $ 185.001570 Associate in Music $ 281.001571 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

PianoforLeisure1280 Preliminary $ 72.001281 First Grade $ 78.001282 Second Grade $ 83.001283 Third Grade $ 90.001284 Fourth Grade $ 97.001285 Fifth Grade $ 103.001286 Sixth Grade $ 117.001287 Seventh Grade $ 138.001288 Eighth Grade $ 158.001289 Certificate of Performance $ 185.00

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Piccolo672 First Grade $ 78.00673 Second Grade $ 83.00674 Third Grade $ 90.00174 Fourth Grade $ 97.00

Recorder601 First Grade $ 78.00602 Second Grade $ 83.00603 Third Grade $ 90.00604 Fourth Grade $ 97.00605 Fifth Grade $ 103.00606 Sixth Grade $ 117.00607 Seventh Grade $ 138.00608 Eighth Grade $ 158.00609 Associate in Music $ 281.00209 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

Saxophone2003 Teacher Consultation $ 41.0010101 Performance Evaluation Level 1 $ 81.0010102 Performance Evaluation Level 2 $ 118.001961 First Grade $ 78.001962 Second Grade $ 83.001963 Third Grade $ 90.001964 Fourth Grade $ 97.001965 Fifth Grade $ 103.001966 Sixth Grade $ 117.001967 Seventh Grade $ 138.001968 Eighth Grade $ 158.001969 Certificate of Performance $ 185.001970 Associate in Music $ 281.001971 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

SaxophoneforLeisure1830 Preliminary $ 72.001831 First Grade $ 78.001832 Second Grade $ 83.001833 Third Grade $ 90.001834 Fourth Grade $ 97.001835 Fifth Grade $ 103.001836 Sixth Grade $ 117.001837 Seventh Grade $ 138.001838 Eighth Grade $ 158.001839 Certificate of Performance $ 185.00

Singing2006 Teacher Consultation $ 41.0010073 Performance Evaluation Level 1 $ 81.0010074 Performance Evaluation Level 2 $ 118.002010 Preliminary $ 72.002011 First Grade $ 78.002012 Second Grade $ 83.002013 Third Grade $ 90.002014 Fourth Grade $ 97.002015 Fifth Grade $ 103.002016 Sixth Grade $ 117.002017 Seventh Grade $ 138.002018 Eighth Grade $ 158.002019 Certificate of Performance $ 185.002020 Associate in Music $ 281.002021 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

SingingforLeisure1840 Preliminary $ 72.001841 First Grade $ 78.001842 Second Grade $ 83.001843 Third Grade $ 90.001844 Fourth Grade $ 97.001845 Fifth Grade $ 103.001846 Sixth Grade $ 117.001847 Seventh Grade $ 138.001848 Eighth Grade $ 158.001849 Certificate of Performance $ 185.00

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Trombone2005 Teacher Consultation $ 41.0010107 Performance Evaluation Level 1 $ 81.0010108 Performance Evaluation Level 2 $ 118.00941 First Grade $ 78.00942 Second Grade $ 83.00943 Third Grade $ 90.00944 Fourth Grade $ 97.00945 Fifth Grade $ 103.00946 Sixth Grade $ 117.00947 Seventh Grade $ 138.00948 Eighth Grade $ 158.001165 Fifth Grade – Bass $ 103.001166 Sixth Grade – Bass $ 117.001167 Seventh Grade – Bass $ 138.001168 Eighth Grade – Bass $ 158.00949 Associate in Music $ 281.00950 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

Trumpet2005 Teacher Consultation $ 41.0010105 Performance Evaluation Level 1 $ 81.0010106 Performance Evaluation Level 2 $ 118.00921 First Grade $ 78.00922 Second Grade $ 83.00923 Third Grade $ 90.00924 Fourth Grade $ 97.00925 Fifth Grade $ 103.00926 Sixth Grade $ 117.00927 Seventh Grade $ 138.00928 Eighth Grade $ 158.00929 Associate in Music $ 281.00930 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

Tuba2005 Teacher Consultation $ 41.00951 First Grade $ 78.00952 Second Grade $ 83.00953 Third Grade $ 90.00954 Fourth Grade $ 97.00955 Fifth Grade $ 103.00956 Sixth Grade $ 117.00957 Seventh Grade $ 138.00958 Eighth Grade $ 158.00959 Associate in Music $ 281.00960 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

Viola2001 Teacher Consultation $ 41.0010984 Induction Level 1 $ 59.0010985 Induction Level 2 $ 59.001860 Preliminary $ 72.001861 First Grade $ 78.001862 Second Grade $ 83.001863 Third Grade $ 90.001864 Fourth Grade $ 97.001865 Fifth Grade $ 103.001866 Sixth Grade $ 117.001867 Seventh Grade $ 138.001868 Eighth Grade $ 158.001869 Associate in Music $ 281.001870 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

Violin2001 Teacher Consultation $ 41.0010995 Induction Level 1 $ 59.0010996 Induction Level 2 $ 59.0010034 Performance Evaluation Level 1 $ 81.0010035 Performance Evaluation Level 2 $ 118.00

Violin–NewSyllabus4030 Preliminary NS $ 72.004031 First Grade NS $ 78.004032 Second Grade NS $ 83.004033 Third Grade NS $ 90.004034 Fourth Grade NS $ 97.004035 Fifth Grade NS $ 103.004036 Sixth Grade NS $ 117.004037 Seventh Grade NS $ 138.004038 Eighth Grade NS $ 158.004039 Certificate of Performance NS $ 185.004040 Associate in Music NS $ 281.004041 Licentiate in Music NS $ 363.00

Violin–OldSyllabus(lastprinted2011)1800 Preliminary $ 72.001801 First Grade $ 78.001802 Second Grade $ 83.001803 Third Grade $ 90.001804 Fourth Grade $ 97.001805 Fifth Grade $ 103.001806 Sixth Grade $ 117.001807 Seventh Grade $ 138.001808 Eighth Grade $ 158.001809 Associate in Music $ 281.001810 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

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BandSubjects

BaritoneBFlat1041 First Grade $ 78.001042 Second Grade $ 83.001043 Third Grade $ 90.001044 Fourth Grade $ 97.001045 Fifth Grade $ 103.001046 Sixth Grade $ 117.001047 Seventh Grade $ 138.001048 Eighth Grade $ 158.001049 Associate in Music $ 281.001050 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

BassTrombone1111 First Grade $ 78.001112 Second Grade $ 83.001113 Third Grade $ 90.001114 Fourth Grade $ 97.00

BassTubaBFlat1091 First Grade $ 78.001092 Second Grade $ 83.001093 Third Grade $ 90.001094 Fourth Grade $ 97.001095 Fifth Grade $ 103.001096 Sixth Grade $ 117.001097 Seventh Grade $ 138.001098 Eighth Grade $ 158.001099 Associate in Music $ 281.001100 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

BassTubaEFlat1081 First Grade $ 78.001082 Second Grade $ 83.001083 Third Grade $ 90.001084 Fourth Grade $ 97.001085 Fifth Grade $ 103.001086 Sixth Grade $ 117.001087 Seventh Grade $ 138.001088 Eighth Grade $ 158.001089 Associate in Music $ 281.001090 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

CornetBFlat1011 First Grade $ 78.001012 Second Grade $ 83.001013 Third Grade $ 90.001014 Fourth Grade $ 97.001015 Fifth Grade $ 103.001016 Sixth Grade $ 117.001017 Seventh Grade $ 138.001018 Eighth Grade $ 158.001019 Associate in Music $ 281.001020 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

CTuba1101 First Grade $ 78.001102 Second Grade $ 83.001103 Third Grade $ 90.001104 Fourth Grade $ 97.00

EuphoniumBFlat1071 First Grade $ 78.001072 Second Grade $ 83.001073 Third Grade $ 90.001074 Fourth Grade $ 97.001075 Fifth Grade $ 103.001076 Sixth Grade $ 117.001077 Seventh Grade $ 138.001078 Eighth Grade $ 158.001079 Associate in Music $ 281.001080 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

FlugelhornBFlat1021 First Grade $ 78.001022 Second Grade $ 83.001023 Third Grade $ 90.001024 Fourth Grade $ 97.001025 Fifth Grade $ 103.001026 Sixth Grade $ 117.001027 Seventh Grade $ 138.001028 Eighth Grade $ 158.001029 Associate in Music $ 281.001030 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

SopranoCornetEFlat1001 First Grade $ 78.001002 Second Grade $ 83.001003 Third Grade $ 90.001004 Fourth Grade $ 97.001005 Fifth Grade $ 103.001006 Sixth Grade $ 117.001007 Seventh Grade $ 138.001008 Eighth Grade $ 158.001009 Associate in Music $ 281.001010 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

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TenorHornEFlat1031 First Grade $ 78.001032 Second Grade $ 83.001033 Third Grade $ 90.001034 Fourth Grade $ 97.001035 Fifth Grade $ 103.001036 Sixth Grade $ 117.001037 Seventh Grade $ 138.001038 Eighth Grade $ 158.001039 Associate in Music $ 281.001040 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

TenorTromboneBFlat1051 First Grade $ 78.001052 Second Grade $ 83.001053 Third Grade $ 90.001054 Fourth Grade $ 97.001055 Fifth Grade $ 103.001056 Sixth Grade $ 117.001057 Seventh Grade $ 138.001058 Eighth Grade $ 158.001059 Associate in Music $ 281.001060 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

TromboneBFlat&F1061 First Grade $ 78.001062 Second Grade $ 83.001063 Third Grade $ 90.001064 Fourth Grade $ 97.001065 Fifth Grade $ 103.001066 Sixth Grade $ 117.001067 Seventh Grade $ 138.001068 Eighth Grade $ 158.001069 Associate in Music $ 281.001070 Licentiate in Music $ 363.00

EnsembleSubjects

BrassEnsemble1301 First Grade $ 147.001302 Second Grade $ 147.001303 Third Grade $ 147.001304 Fourth Grade $ 147.001305 Fifth Grade $ 212.001306 Sixth Grade $ 212.001307 Seventh Grade $ 212.001308 Eighth Grade $ 212.001309 Associate in Music $ 346.001310 Licentiate in Music $ 346.00

MixedEnsemble1311 First Grade $ 147.001312 Second Grade $ 147.001313 Third Grade $ 147.001314 Fourth Grade $ 147.001315 Fifth Grade $ 212.001316 Sixth Grade $ 212.001317 Seventh Grade $ 212.001318 Eighth Grade $ 212.001319 Associate in Music $ 346.001320 Licentiate in Music $ 346.00

PercussionEnsemble1321 First Grade $ 147.001322 Second Grade $ 147.001323 Third Grade $ 147.001324 Fourth Grade $ 147.001325 Fifth Grade $ 212.001326 Sixth Grade $ 212.001327 Seventh Grade $ 212.001328 Eighth Grade $ 212.001329 Associate in Music $ 346.001330 Licentiate in Music $ 346.00

StringsEnsemble1331 First Grade $ 147.001332 Second Grade $ 147.001333 Third Grade $ 147.001334 Fourth Grade $ 147.001335 Fifth Grade $ 212.001336 Sixth Grade $ 212.001337 Seventh Grade $ 212.001338 Eighth Grade $ 212.001339 Associate in Music $ 346.001340 Licentiate in Music $ 346.00

WoodwindEnsemble1341 First Grade $ 147.001342 Second Grade $ 147.001343 Third Grade $ 147.001344 Fourth Grade $ 147.001345 Fifth Grade $ 212.001346 Sixth Grade $ 212.001347 Seventh Grade $ 212.001348 Eighth Grade $ 212.001349 Associate in Music $ 346.001350 Licentiate in Music $ 346.00

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Bass–Advancing9201 Step 1 $ 126.009202 Step 2 $ 126.009203 Step 3 $ 126.009204 Step 4 $ 126.00

DrumKit–Advancing9301 Step 1 $ 126.009302 Step 2 $ 126.009303 Step 3 $ 126.009304 Step 4 $ 126.00

Guitar–Advancing9401 Step 1 $ 126.009402 Step 2 $ 126.009403 Step 3 $ 126.009404 Step 4 $ 126.00

Keyboard9120 Preliminary $ 72.009121 First Grade $ 78.009122 Second Grade $ 83.009123 Third Grade $ 90.009124 Fourth Grade $ 97.009125 Fifth Grade $ 103.009126 Sixth Grade $ 117.009127 Seventh Grade $ 138.009128 Eighth Grade $ 158.009129 Certificate of Performance $ 185.00

Vocal–Advancing9501 Step 1 $ 126.009502 Step 2 $ 126.009503 Step 3 $ 126.009504 Step 4 $ 126.00

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Australian Choral Conductors Education and Training presents

Piano Accompanist 4th Annual Summer School Monday 14 - Thursday 17 January, 2013

Xavier College, Barkers Road, Kew, Melbourne

Skills for accompanying opera, operetta and musicals for accompanists from early career to

professional level

Includes: Daily hands-on tuition; sessions on how to prepare an operatic score; the role of repetiteur; specialist needs of opera; operetta

and musicals.

Speakers: Dr David Kram

Conductor, music director, repetiteur and accompanist in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France and Australia. Founder of More Than Opera and

Music Director of Pecan Summer. Stephen Gray

Music director, conductor and pianist. Currently Music Director of A Chorus Line; and recently Music Director of: Guys and Dolls, Xanadu, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Dusty and Grease.

Download a brochure and application form at: www.choralconductors.org.au

More information: E: contact@choralconductors.org.au or T: 0417 770 095

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SpeechSubjects

DramaandCommunication(pergroup)197 Introductory $ 153.00191 First Grade $ 153.00192 Second Grade $ 153.00193 Third Grade $ 178.00194 Fourth Grade $ 191.00195 Fifth Grade $ 191.00196 Sixth Grade $ 210.00

DramaandPerformance1920 Preliminary $ 76.001921 First Grade $ 84.001922 Second Grade $ 85.001923 Third Grade $ 91.001924 Fourth Grade $ 101.001925 Fifth Grade $ 101.001926 Sixth Grade $ 112.001927 Seventh Grade $ 122.001928 Eighth Grade $ 134.001929 Certificate of Drama & Performance $ 185.001930 Associate (S. I): Practical – Performer $ 237.001931 Associate (S. II): Written – Performer $ 135.001932 Associate (S. I): Practical – Teacher $ 237.001933 Associate (S. II): Written – Teacher $ 135.001934 Licentiate (S. I): Practical – Performer $ 264.001935 Licentiate (S. II): Written – Performer $ 165.001936 Licentiate (S. III): Dissert. – Performer On Application1937 Licentiate (S. I): Practical – Teacher $ 264.001938 Licentiate (S. II): Written – Teacher $ 165.001939 Licentiate (S. III): Dissert. – Teacher On Application9992 Fellowship On Application

SpeechandPerformanceTheory1661 First Grade $ 64.001662 Second Grade $ 66.001663 Third Grade $ 68.001664 Fourth Grade $ 75.001665 Fifth Grade $ 77.001666 Sixth Grade $ 83.001667 Seventh Grade $ 83.00

VoiceandCommunication1900 Preliminary $ 74.001901 First Grade $ 77.001902 Second Grade $ 81.001903 Third Grade $ 84.001904 Fourth Grade $ 86.001905 Fifth Grade $ 89.001906 Sixth Grade $ 92.001907 Seventh Grade $ 100.001908 Eighth Grade $ 134.001909 Certificate in Voice & Communication $ 185.001910 Associate (Section I): Practical $ 237.001911 Associate (Section II): Folio $ 237.00

TeachingDiplomas

CertificateTeacherofMusic* Written Paper – Section I $ 135.00* Folio – Section II $ 135.00* Practical – Section IIIa $ 230.00* Practical – Section IIIb $ 230.00* Instrument must be specified on enrolment form

AssociateTeacherofMusic* Written Paper – Section I $ 165.00* Folio – Section II $ 165.00* Practical – Section IIIa $ 292.00* Practical – Section IIIb $ 292.00* Instrument must be specified on enrolment form

LicentiateTeacherofMusic* Written Paper – Section I $ 165.00* Folio – Section II $ 165.00* Practical – Section IIIa $ 333.00* Practical – Section IIIb $ 333.00* Instrument must be specified on enrolment form

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• Professional Development Program• Support resources for all productions• Special opera productions for children and families: Puss in Boots • Youth Opera Program: The Magic Pudding – the opera• Regional Tour: The Magic Pudding – the opera

Victorian Opera offers a broad range of activities to introduce your students to opera in 2013.

For further enquiries please contact: Education Manager, Melissa Harris (03) 9012 6652 or email melissah@victorianopera.com.au or visit www.victorianopera.com.au

Image: (c) H.C. & A. Glad, 1918, from the Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay. Published by HarperCollins Publishers Australia

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Do your Theory of Music, Musicianship orMusic Craftexam online.

AMEB written exams are now online at www.amebexams.edu.au

flexible | convenient | immediate results | online tutorials | practice exams

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OnlineWrittenexamsCandidates for lower grade Written exams now have a choice of exam format. The following exams are currently available online at www.amebexams.edu.au

TheoryofMusicFirst GradeSecond GradeThird GradeFourth Grade

MusicianshipFirst GradeSecond GradeThird Grade

MusicCraftPreliminaryGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4 (available in 2013)

Higher grades will become available progressively. Information about the process for enrolling for online examinations can be found in the following pages of this Handbook.

Traditionalpaper-basedWrittenexamsTraditional paper-based exams are available in two sessions, as follows:

Session WrittenExaminationDates ClosingDatesforEntries1st Written 21 May – 22 May 20 March2nd Written 20 August – 21 August 29 May

Details of examination dates and times are provided on the following pages.

Please note that:

• Music Craft Preliminary to Grade 4 are now available online only.

• Music Craft Grades 5 and 6, Teaching Certificates and Diplomas are available in the 2nd Written session only.

• Entries must be received by the published closing date, so that the processing of enrolments, scheduling of examinations and dispatch of notices can proceed in a timely manner. Late entries will only be accepted if accompanied by payment of the applicable late entry fee (see Late entries in the Supplementary enrolment information section of this Handbook).

AuralexaminationregulationsDue to the nature of aural examinations, it is essential that candidates present for examination at the scheduled time. Candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination room once the exam has commenced, due to the disturbance this creates and the inconvenience to other candidates.

At the commencement of Aural examinations, candidates will be given a short listening time, in order to become familiar with the sounds used on the recording. Before the end of the examination, at the conclusion of the recording, candidates will be given ten minutes’ checking time during which writing is permitted.

Re-schedulingofWrittenexaminationsIt is not possible to re-schedule a written examination from one session to another (cancellation and refund procedures apply). However, a candidate’s written examination may be re-located from one centre to another, provided that the application is accompanied by a re-scheduling fee of $40.00 and it is received at least fourteen days prior to the date of examination. Approval will be subject to the availability of seating at the requested centre. Similarly, a request to change a candidate’s grade will not be accepted unless it is received at least fourteen days prior to the examination, together with a re-scheduling fee of $40.00.

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AMEBVictoriaWrittenExamCentreCodes2013SchoolsmayrequestthatWrittenexaminationsbeconductedonschoolpremises,onthebasisthattheschoolwillberesponsibleforsupervisionoftheexaminations.Pleasecontactustodiscusspossiblearrangementsbeforeenrollingcandidates.

One of the following Examination Centres must be nominated on the entry form, unless an alternative venue has been arranged.

MelbourneMetropolitanWrittenExaminations002 BoxHill

004 Caulfield

030 MooneePonds

VictorianCountryWrittenExaminations421 Ballarat

455 Bendigo

572 Geelong

Gippsland414 Bairnsdale514 Cowes659 Leongatha752 Orbost811 Sale870 Traralgon898 Warragul

NorthEast829 Shepparton919 Wodonga/Albury

NorthWest490 Castlemaine547 Echuca692 Mildura846 Swan Hill927 Woodend

South516 Dandenong567 Frankston

West&Wimmera406 Ararat506 Colac592 Hamilton614 Horsham774 Portland906 Warrnambool

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Prepare yourselffor AMEB Theory of Music exams at www.amebtheory.edu.au

FlexibleConvenientLearn at your own paceIncludes learning support tools for teachers

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FirstWrittenSessionAuralExams–Tuesday21MayGrade MusicianshipAuralExamFourth Grade 9:30 am – 10:10 amFifth Grade 10:45 am – 11:35 amSixth Grade 12:00 pm – 12:50 pmSeventh Grade 1:30 pm – 2:25 pmEighth Grade 2:30 pm – 3:25 pmAssociate 3:30 pm – 4:40 pm

WrittenExams–Wednesday22MayFor written exams, an additional 10 minutes of reading time is allowed before the scheduled commencement time.

Grade Theory MusicianshipFirst Grade 9:30 am – 10:30 am 9:30 am – 11:00 amSecond Grade 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 2:00 pm – 3:30 pmThird Grade 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 2:00 pm – 3:30 pmFourth Grade 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 9:30 am – 10:30 amFifth Grade 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 9:30 am – 11:00 amSixth Grade 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 2:00 pm – 4:30 pmSeventh Grade, Section I 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 9:30 am – 12:00 pmSeventh Grade Section II 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eighth Grade 9:30 am – 12:00 pmAssociate Section I 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Associate Section II 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 2:00 pm – 5:00 pmAssociate Section III 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

SecondWrittenSessionAuralExams–Tuesday20AugustGrade MusicianshipAuralExam MusicCraftAuralExamFourth Grade 9:30 am – 10:10 am (Online only)Fifth Grade 10:45 am – 11:35 am Time to be advised (pm)Sixth Grade 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm Time to be advised (pm)Seventh Grade 1:30 pm – 2:25 pm Eighth Grade 2:30 pm – 3:25 pm Associate 3:30 pm – 4:40 pm

WrittenExams–Wednesday21AugustFor written exams, an additional 10 minutes of reading time is allowed before the scheduled commencement time.

Grade TheoryofMusic Musicianship MusicCraftFirst Grade 9:30 am – 10:30 am 9:30 am – 11:00 am (Online only)Second Grade 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (Online only)Third Grade 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (Online only)Fourth Grade 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 9:30 am – 10:30 am (Online only)Fifth Grade 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 9:30 am – 11:00 am 9:30 am – 11:30 amSixth Grade 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm 2:00 pm – 4:30 pmSeventh Grade, Section I 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Seventh Grade Section II 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eighth Grade 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Associate Section I 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Associate Section II 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Associate Section III 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Licentiate Section I 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Licentiate Section II 2:00pm – 5:00 pm Licentiate Section III 9:30 am – 12:30 pm CTMusA Written Paper 9:30 am – 11:30 am ATMusA Written Paper 9:30 am – 12:30 pm LTMusA Written Paper 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

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Musicianship21 First Grade $ 58.00 At the time of printing in

November 2012, Musicianship exams available online up to Third Grade. Fees for Written exams are the same for paper-based and online exams.

22 Second Grade $ 61.0023 Third Grade $ 63.0024 Fourth Grade $ 79.0025 Fifth Grade $ 81.0026 Sixth Grade $ 86.0027 Seventh Grade $ 100.0028 Eighth Grade $ 105.0029 Associate – Aural Section I $ 135.0030 Associate – Written Section II $ 135.00

TheoryofMusic01 First Grade $ 58.00 At the time of printing

in November 2012, Theory of Music exams available online up to Fourth Grade. Fees for Written exams are the same for paper-based and online exams.

02 Second Grade $ 61.0003 Third Grade $ 63.0004 Fourth Grade $ 67.0005 Fifth Grade $ 71.0006 Sixth Grade $ 75.0007 Seventh Grade – Section I $ 81.0008 Seventh Grade – Section II $ 81.0009 Associate – Section I $ 135.0010 Associate – Section II $ 135.0011 Associate – Section III $ 135.0012 Licentiate – Section I $ 165.0013 Licentiate – Section II $ 165.0014 Licentiate – Section III $ 165.00

MusicCraft(Online) Preliminary $ 58.00 Music Craft exams from

Preliminary to Grade 4 are only available online.(Online) Grade 1 $ 63.00

(Online) Grade 2 $ 68.00(Online) Grade 3 $ 74.00(Online) Grade 4* $ 79.001545 Grade 5 $ 81.001546 Grade 6 $ 86.00

* Grade 4 available online in early 2013

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Goto:www.amebexams.edu.auOnline Theory exams can be taken online at any time, within twelve months of purchase, for:

1. Theory of Music, First – Fourth Grade2. Musicianship, First – Third Grade3. Music Craft, Grades 1 – 3 (Grade 4 available in 2013)

Higher grades will be added to the system from 2013 onwards. Candidates and teachers benefit from unlimited practice exam opportunities and quick results.

RegisteronthesitetobecomeanAccountHolderA teacher, parent or candidate aged 18 or over can register free of charge for the site and create a unique username and password. Once registered, you will become an Account Holder with access to tutorials, sample exams and the ability to purchase exams.

BuyinganexamOnce registered as an Account Holder, you can buy an exam at any time for an individual candidate or a group of candidates who can take the exam at the same, or different times. When entering details, you will need to supply the candidate’s full name as it appears on the AMEB Victoria database and correct date of birth, which is important for data matching. Candidates must complete their online theory exam within twelve months of purchase.

CandidateExamKeyandpasswordWhen buying an exam for a candidate, you will need to select a password that the candidate will use every time they access tutorials, practice exams, or the exam itself.

Once you have purchased an exam, the candidate will be issued with an Exam Key, a unique code which gives access to practice and actual exams when used with the correct password.

BuyingexamsforgroupsofstudentsYou have two options when purchasing exams for a group of students. The first option allows enrolment of a number of candidates for a variety of subjects and grades. The second option allows enrolment of multiple candidates to do the same subject and grade at the same time. All candidates entered under this option will be presented with an identical set of questions for their exams. However, if a candidate enrolled under the ‘group exam’ option is absent from the exam time set for the group, he/she can take the exam at a later date but will be presented with a different set of questions.

TutorialsThe video tutorials show all the techniques required to complete the exam questions. The more important techniques include: using the up and down arrow to select an answer; using the dragging tool to change a note, write a scale or add beams; using the drawing tool to draw slurs: and using the eraser tool to correct mistakes.

PracticeexamsCandidates can login to the system using their Exam Key and password to take practice exams at any time. Practice exams are timed and candidates can work through the questions in any order. In the lower grades, candidates will be able to see the marking for each section as they go along and see the result for each practice exam immediately after completion. In higher grade exams, the practice exam cannot be marked by the system but the candidate’s answers are saved onto the system to be reviewed with teachers or parents at any time. This applies to Theory of Music, Fourth Grade and above; Musicianship, Third Grade and above; and Music Craft, 3rd Grade and above.

StartinganexamWhen a candidate (or group of candidates) is ready to take an actual exam, they should login using the Exam Key and password. On the Start Exam page, a supervisor is required to electronically sign a declaration that the candidate is working alone without the aid of materials or personal assistance. Supervisors are asked to give a mobile phone number and are randomly contacted for verification of this statement.

The exam is timed and will be submitted for marking when the time allocation has been reached or when the candidate clicks Finish, whichever is first.

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ExamresultsIn the lower grades, the system marks the exam instantaneously and the candidate can immediately see the exam result. The teacher or parent who enrolled the candidate for the exam can also login to see the result and review answers with the candidate. This applies to: Theory of Music, First to Third Grades; Musicianship, First and Second Grades; and Music Craft, Grades 1 and 2.

For higher grades, an examiner will mark the exam manually and three or four business days after completing the exam, the candidate will receive an email notifying him/her that the exam has been marked. The teacher, parent and candidate can then login to see the results and review the answers.

ExamcertificatesResults for online theory exams are received by AMEB Victoria weekly and certificates are mailed to the enrolling person in the usual way. The result will also appear on the teacher’s history of candidate results, which the teacher can view online if registered for AMEB Connect.

FAQsIf you have any questions about AMEB Online Theory exams, please consult the FAQ section of the exam website.

OnlineTheoryCoursesOnline Theory courses are currently available at www.amebtheory.edu.au for Theory of Music First and Second Grade. The courses are self-guided and can be completed at any time within 12 months of purchase and activation. Benefits of online theory courses include:

1. Parents can purchase a course and then assign the student to a teacher.

2. Every lesson comes with a practice test that is graded and timed.

3. Teachers can communicate with students via the messaging feature and login to see practice test results for each student.

4. Tests are automatically marked and results are available immediately.

5. The course precisely matches the syllabus for the online exam and the types of question and tools used to provide answers are the same as those used in the online exam.

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MaterialsPriceList2013–Victoria

MaterialsandServicesavailablefromtheAMEBVictoriaOffice2013ManualofSyllabuses:MusicSyllabusesCounter sale $21.95Posted (within Australia) $31.50

2013ManualofSyllabuses:SpeechSyllabusesAvailable from the AMEB online store at: www.ameb.edu.au Printed copy available by special request

PastExaminationPapersEach paper $3.00 plus postage

RecordingsforpastMusicCraftexaminationsEach CD $6.00 plus postage

DuplicateCertificatesGrade Certificate $19.00 postage includedDiploma Certificate $25.00 postage includedSearch fee for results before 1991 $25.00

TranscriptofResultsTranscript $19.00 postage includedSearch fee for results before 1991 $25.00

ViewingWrittenPapers(atAMEBVictoriaoffice)Viewing fee, per 30-minutes $16.00

StudioHire(Studio 1, with grand piano, at Hawthorn)

8:00 am to 8:45 am Monday to Friday $45.00 per 45 minutes 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday $32.00 per hour5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday to Friday $60.00 per hour

All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.

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NewsNews and events

Music Syllabus news

Speech Syllabus news

Newsletter archive

AboutAMEBExaminers

Subjects and qualifications

Special awards and prizes

ExaminationsWritten exams – important information• Online exams• Directions for Written candidates

Practical exams – important information• Practical examination centres• Recording Practical examinations• Receipt of Examination Notices• Examination timetable• Accompaniment• Presentation of works not in the syllabus• Practical examination reports• Tuning of instruments• Diploma examinations• Syllabus objectives• Grading descriptors

Complaints and Appeals Policy

About AMEB Connect

EnrolmentInformation• Enrolment form completion• Enrolment Policies

Formstodownload• Practical examination enrolment form• Metropolitan Written Examination enrolment form• Country Written Examination enrolment form• Credit card payment voucher• Dates to avoid request• Practical venue request• Written venue request• Theory of Music and Musicianship past papers order• Music Craft past papers order• Reschedule request• Withdrawal from examination• Change of teacher• Change of address• Certificate request form (duplicate)• Certificate request form (additional requirements)• Archival search request • Special Needs requirements• Violin Technical Work advice form

SupportP Plate Piano

Professional Development Program for music teachers

Performance Evaluation program

Induction tests

Educational organisations

ResourcesAMEB Publications

Services Available from AMEB Victoria

Advice to Diploma candidates

General Knowledge guidelines

Speech additional requirements

Strings – notes on bowings

If you do not have easy access to the internet, please ask for specific information to be mailed or faxed to you.

InformationontheAMEBVictoriaWebsitewww.ameb.unimelb.edu.auTheinformationcontainedinthisHandbookisavailableontheAMEBVictoriawebsite,togetherwithdownloadableformsandadditionalinformationonthefollowingtopics:

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AMEBPublications

TheoreticalMusic Craft Student Workbook Preliminary Book AMusic Craft Student Workbook Preliminary Book BMusic Craft Student Workbook Grade 1 Book AMusic Craft Student Workbook Grade 1 Book BMusic Craft Student Workbook Grade 2 Book AMusic Craft Student Workbook Grade 2 Book BMusic Craft Student Workbook Grade 3 Book AMusic Craft Student Workbook Grade 3 Book BMusic Craft Student Workbook Grade 4 Book AMusic Craft Student Workbook Grade 4 Book BMusic Craft Teacher’s Guide Preliminary Book AMusic Craft Teacher’s Guide Preliminary Book BMusic Craft Teacher’s Guide Grade 1 Book AMusic Craft Teacher’s Guide Grade 1 Book BMusic Craft Teacher’s Guide Grade 2 Book AMusic Craft Teacher’s Guide Grade 2 Book BMusic Craft Teacher’s Guide Grade 3 Book AMusic Craft Teacher’s Guide Grade 3 Book BMusic Craft Teacher’s Guide Grade 4 Book AMusic Craft Teacher’s Guide Grade 4 Book BMusic Craft Essential Exercises Grade 5Music Craft Essential Exercises Grade 6Theory of Music Practice Papers for Students

(www.ameb.edu.au)Musicianship Practice Papers for Students

(www.ameb.edu.au)Music Craft Practice Papers for Students

(www.ameb.edu.au)Theory of Music Online Courses (www.amebtheory.edu.au)Theory, Musicianship & Music Craft Online Exam

(www.amebexams.edu.au)

AuralTests&NotationAural Tests – An Essential Handbook (1992)Aural Tests and CDs – Graded Exercises in

Aural Skills (2002)Notation Handbook – An Essential Guide

to Music Notation Practice (2002)

PianoP Plate Piano Books One, Two and ThreePiano Series 16 Grade Books – Preliminary Grade

to Grade 8Piano Series 16 CDs and Handbooks – Preliminary Grade

to Grade 8Piano Series 15 Grade Books – Preliminary

to Seventh GradePiano Series 15 CDs and Handbooks – Preliminary

to Seventh GradePiano Series 14 Recordings – Preliminary

to Eighth Grade**Piano Studies and Baroque Works – First to Fourth GradePiano Sight Reading (2004) Piano Technical Work Book (2008)Australian Anthology – Preliminary to Fourth Grade Australian Anthology – Fifth to Eighth Grade

PianoforLeisurePiano for Leisure Series 3 Grade Books –

Preliminary to Seventh GradePiano for Leisure Series 3 CDs & Handbooks –

Preliminary to Seventh Grade*Piano for Leisure Series 2 Grade Books –

Preliminary to Grade 8 Piano for Leisure Series 2 CDs and Handbooks –

Preliminary to Grade 8 Piano for Leisure Series 1 Grade Books –

Preliminary to Eighth GradePiano for Leisure Series 1 Recordings –

Preliminary to Eighth Grade**

StringsViolin Series 9 Grade Books –

Preliminary to Seventh GradeViolin Series 9 CDs and Handbooks –

Preliminary to Seventh Grade*Violin Series 8 Grade Books – Preliminary to Grade 7Violin Series 8 CDs and Handbooks – Preliminary to Grade 7 Violin Series 7 Recordings –

Preliminary to Seventh Grade**Violin Technical Work (2011)Violin Technical Work Books (Levels 1 and 2) (2001)Violin Sight-Reading (2011)Violin Sight Reading (1996)Viola Series 1 Grade Books – Preliminary to Sixth GradeViola Technical Work BookCello Series 2 Grade Books – Preliminary to Grade 6Cello Technical Work Book

WoodwindRecorder Grade Book – First to Fourth GradeRecorder Technical Work and Users’ HandbookFlute Series 3 Grade Books – Preliminary to Sixth GradeFlute Series 2 Grade Books – First to Fourth GradeFlute Series 2 CDs and Notes – First to Fourth Grade*Flute Sight Reading (2000)Flute and Piccolo Orchestral Excerpts (1998)Flute Technical Work (2012)Flute and Piccolo Technical Work Book (1998)Clarinet Series 3 Grade Books –

Preliminary Grade to Grade 4Clarinet Series 3 CDs and handbooks –

Preliminary Grade to Grade 4Clarinet Series 2 Grade Books – First to Fourth GradeClarinet Series 2 Recordings – First to Fourth Grade**Clarinet Technical Work Book (2008)Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Orchestral and

Chamber Music Excerpts (2008)Clarinet Sight Reading and TranspositionSaxophone Series 2 Grade Books, Alto and Tenor –

Grade 1 to Grade 4Saxophone Series 1 Grade Books, Alto and Tenor –

First to Fourth GradeSaxophone for Leisure Series 1 Grade Books, E b (Alto

and Baritone) and B b (Soprano and Tenor) – Preliminary to Grade 4

Saxophone Technical Work Book (2008)Saxophone Technical Work Book (1997 revised ed)Oboe Technical Work Book (revised 1999)Bassoon Technical Work (2011)Bassoon Technical Work Book (revised 1999)

GeneralInformation

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ClassicalGuitarClassical Guitar Series 2 Grade Books –

Preliminary to Sixth GradeGuitar Series 1 Grade Books – Preliminary to Fourth

GradeClassical Guitar Technical Work (2011)Guitar Technical Work Book (1998)Classical Guitar Sight-Reading (2011)

SingingSinging Series 2 Grade Books, High and Low/Medium –

Preliminary to Fourth GradeSinging for Leisure Series 1 Grade Books, High and Low –

Preliminary to Grade 4Singing Technical Work Level 2 (2010)Singing Technical Work Book (1998 revised)Singing Sight-Reading (2010)Singing Sight Reading (2000)

BrassBrass Series 1 Grade Books Bb, Eb, C & C Tuba Versions –

First to Fourth GradeOrchestral Brass Series 1 Horn Grades 1 to 4 Orchestral Brass Series 1 Trumpet Grades 1 to 4Orchestral Brass Series 1 Trombone Grades 1 to 4Orchestral Brass Series 1 Euphonium Grades 1 to 4Orchestral Brass Series 1 Tuba Grades 1 to 4Brass Orchestral Excerpts Grades 5 to 8 Horn and Trumpet Technical Work Book (1992 reprinted

with new cover 2004) Trombone, Tuba and Euphonium Technical Work Book Brass Sight Reading

ContemporaryPopularMusic(CPM)Bass: Advancing, Steps 1 to 4 Drum Kit: Advancing, Steps 1 to 4Guitar: Advancing, Steps 1 to 4 Keyboard: Fundamental, Steps 1 to 4 and

Advancing, Steps 1 to 4Vocal: Advancing, Steps 1 to 4

AMEBSyllabusPublicationsThe 2013 Manual of Syllabuses is available for purchase from AMEB Victoria or music retailers.

All printed publications are available from the AMEB Online Music Shop (www.ameb.edu.au). All syllabuses are also available from this website as digital downloads, for purchase individually or in subject groups.

* Recording component also available from digital music outlets.

** Only available from digital music outlets.

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EnrolmentNotes

Client/Teacher number

CorrespondencedatesSession dates

Enrolment form sent

Confirmation received

Document number

Amendments sent to AMEBExam notices received

Exam date

You are requested to quote your Client/Teacher number when making enquiries. It is also helpful to retain the Confirmation of Enrolment documents, which provide a list of Candidate Numbers.

AMEB Victoria’s administrative personnel would be pleased to answer any queries and provide entry forms, syllabuses and past written examination papers.

Special requests, suggestions, complaints and appeals should be made in writing and addressed to Mr Alwyn Mott, General Manager.

AustralianMusicExaminationsBoard(Vic)Ltd

259 Auburn Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122

ABN 59 050 464 634

Telephone 03 9882 3233Fax 03 9882 9511Email enquiries@ameb.unimelb.edu.auWebsite www.ameb.unimelb.edu.au

SpecificenquiriesEnquiry Person PositionGeneral enquiries and payments Dora Melhem Customer Service Officer

Workshops, Conferring Ceremony, complaints and appeals

Lynne McKay Executive Assistant

Metropolitan Practical exams Matthew Bennett Administrator – Metropolitan Victorian Examinations

Written exams and Country Practical exams

Lisa Clarey Administrator – Written and Country Victoria Examinations

General examination scheduling enquiries

John McKenzie Senior Administrator – Examinations

Communications Jo Crowston Marketing Officer (part-time)

Accounts and payroll Margaret White Accounts/Payroll Officer (part-time)

General management and policies Alwyn Mott General Manager

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4th Metropolitan 12 August – 8 September 29 May

5th Metropolitan 7 October – 16 November 24 July

CountryPracticalSessions

1st Country 22 July – 10 August 1 May

2nd Country 11 November – 7 December 28 August

SpecialSubjects(MelbourneOnly) Closing date

1st Special 22 July – 27 July 1 May

2nd Special 18 November – 30 November 28 August

LicentiateDiplomas(Melbourneonly)

1st Licentiate 27 June – 29 June 17 April

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Teachers and private entrants are responsible for ensuring that they are familiar with the examination syllabus, requirements and regulations prescribed

in the current AMEB syllabus and the administrative policies and procedures notified in the 2013 AMEB Victoria Enrolment Handbook. Additional information

and downloadable forms are available from the AMEB Victoria website.

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For details on subjects, locations, dates and times consult the AMEB Victoria Enrolment Handbook or go to www.ameb.unimelb.edu.au. Entriesforeachsessionshouldbesubmittedbytheclosingdatebelow.