Ameb Enrolment Handbook 2014

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2014 enrolment handbook

for teachers and private entrants
New South Wales & ACT
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AMEB (NSW)
P: (02) 9367 8456 E: office@ameb.nsw.edu.au
AMEB office hours: Monday Friday 9 am to 5 pm

Log in to AMEB Connect for information about your candidates at:
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/connect
Important Dates to Note for 2014

To avoid penalty fees, please check with students and their families for other commitments they may
have within your advertised examination period BEFORE completing your enrolment forms. Note any
dates to avoid when filling in the Scheduling Request section of your AMEB enrolment.
January 28
Term 1 commences for NSW Government schools
February 14
Closing date for Metro Plus 1st Session enrolments
March 14
Closing date for Regional 1st Session enrolments
April 12
NSW Government school holidays commence
April 18
Good Friday public holiday
April 21
Easter Monday public holiday
April 25
ANZAC Day public holiday
April 28
May1315
NAPLAN tests for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 (Details: www.naplan.edu.au)
June 6
Closing date for Metro Plus Music 2nd Session enrolments,

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Closing date for Metro Plus Speech and Drama 2nd Session enrolments,
Postcodes 20002109
Closing date for August written enrolments
June 9
Queens Birthday public holiday
June 13
Closing date for Music Diploma Session enrolments
June 28
July 14
July 25

Postcodes 21132999
Postcodes 21102999
Closing date for Regional 2nd Session enrolments
Closing date for CPM and Percussion Session enrolments
August 22
Last day for late entries for Metro Plus exams
September 20
October 6
Labour Day public holiday (Monday)
October 7
December 19
Last day of school year for NSW Government schools AMEB (NSW) Office closes
for two-week break
NB: School term dates and public holidays were correct at the time of printing.
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For 2014 HSC and RoSA key dates, please check the NSW Board of Studies website
www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au
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Contents
Accompanists 2, 15
FMusA, FSDA and LMusA Program Approvals 12
Additional Requirements 8, 14
Late Enrolment Fees 11
AMEB Connect 3, 6, 7, 1011, 15
News from Federal AMEB 45
Certificates 25
News from State AMEB 3
Change of Teacher 21
Non-English speaking Candidates 19
Confirmation of Enrolment 3, 7, 11, 15

Diploma Examinations 89, 18
Online Information for Teachers and Examiners

(AMEB Connect) 3, 6, 7, 1011, 15
Dress Code 19
Online Written Examinations 5, 26, 31
Enrolment 3, 7, 1013
P Plate Piano 8, 32
Examination Dates and Times 2224
Photocopies 19
Examination Notice Practical 7, 15
Policies AMEB (NSW) 29
Examination Notice Written 7, 27
Postcode Periods 16, 22
Examination Results 7, 25
Privacy 18
Examination Reports and Certificates

25, 26, 28
Private Studios 11, 17
Fees and Subject Codes
Queries and Complaints 18
Public Holidays 13, 22
Band Instruments 38
Refunds Full and Partial 16, 2224
Brass Instruments 37
Rescheduling your Exam (see Transfers)
CPM (Contemporary Popular Music) 40
Scheduling Requests 6, 10, 21
Fellowship of Music Australia (FMusA) 12, 17,

39
Special Needs/Special Provisions 6, 19
Keyboard Instruments 32, 33, 40
Teacher Responsibilities 6, 1013, 1516
Percussion 39
Trainee Examiners 18
Singing 39, 40
Transfers Practical Examinations 2021
Speech and Drama 41
Tuning for Examinations 15, 17
Stringed Instruments 34
Useful Contacts 2
Teaching Certificates and Diplomas Music 31
Venues Practical 17
Wind Instruments 35
Warm-up Facilities 17
Written Examinations Music 31
Withdrawal from Examination (see Refunds)
Written Examinations Speech 41
Written Examinations 24, 2728, 31
Subject Codes (see Fees)
Useful Contacts
AMEB Federal Office
Ph:
1300 725 709
Web:
www.ameb.edu.au
www.amebexams.edu.au
Australian Music Centre

Ph:
Email:
Web:
(02) 9935 7805

info@australianmusiccentre.com.au
www.australianmusiccentre.com.au
The AMEB Federal Office provides information on

examination syllabuses and online written
examinations.
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The Australian Music Centre is dedicated to

increasing the profile and sustainability of Australian
composers and creative artists. Their website
includes biographies of Australian composers and
their library holds a catalogue of scores and
recordings. Many works are available for sale.
_____________________________________________
ACT Accompanists Guild
Music NSW
Web:
Ph:
Email:
Web:
www.accompanistsact.org.au
ACT teachers and candidates can find a suitable

accompanist via this website.
_____________________________________________
ACT Keyboard Association
Web:
www.actka.org
This association provides high-level broad ranging

keyboard activities in the ACT and surrounding
regions.
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ANATS (Australian National Association of Teachers
of Singing Inc.)
Ph:
Email:
Web:
(02) 9431 8640

anats@theassociationspecialists.com.au
www.anats.org.au
ANATS is a professional association dedicated to

serving all those who teach singing in Australia.
ANATS promotes vocal education and research in all
genres and levels for the professional development,
advancement and interest of singers and teachers.
_____________________________________________
APRA / AMCOS
Ph:
Email:
Web:
(02) 9935 7900

apra@apra.com.au
www.apra-amcos.com.au
APRA/ AMCOS offers an advisory service about music

copyright and print music issues to the music
community.
_____________________________________________
Australasian Piano Tuners & Technicians Association
Web:
www.aptta.org.au
A non-profit organisation that provides a list of

professional piano tuners and technicians. A search
feature on the APTTA website lists professional piano
tuners by area.
_____________________________________________
(02) 9281 1600

info@musicnsw.com
www.musicnsw.com
An organisation which assists young musicians to get

started in the contemporary music scene. New
Indent program includes workshops in regional NSW.
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Music Teachers Association of NSW
Ph:
Toll free:
Email:
Web:
(02) 9570 1436

1800 021 436
info@musicnsw.com.au
www.musicnsw.com.au
A non-profit organisation that publishes an annual

Directory of Accredited Private Music Teachers in
NSW. A search feature on the MTA (NSW) website
also lists qualified teachers by instrument and
area.The MTA organises workshops, seminars and
festivals for music teachers and their students.
_____________________________________________
NSW Accompanists Guild
Email:
Web:
nswaccompguild@optusnet.com.au
www.accompanistsguildofnsw.org.au
A non-profit organisation that produces and sells a

register of professional accompanists in and around
Sydney. The contact details and areas of expertise for
each guild member are included in the register.
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Speech and Drama Association of NSW
Ph:
Email:
Web:
(02) 9387 2026

info@speechanddrama.org.au
www.speechanddrama.org.au
A non-profit professional association for teachers and

associate/student members that conducts regular
seminars and maintains a register of qualified teachers.
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United Music Teachers of NSW Inc.
Email:
Web:
umtcentral@yahoo.com.au
www.unitedmusicteachers.org
A non-profit organisation that supports studio

teachers and their students. The UMT provides
scholarships, awards, workshops and performance
opportunities. Regional branches.
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News from State Office

2014
AMEB Connect and online enrolments
Teachers can now access candidate information and
enrol their candidates online via AMEB Connect
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/connect. This is a simple
three-step process whereby teachers can log on
using their email address and their existing password.
New passwords can be requested online there is no
need to phone the AMEB office!
A confirmation of enrolment is emailed within
minutes, so teachers can check that all details are
correct for their candidates. New candidates can be
entered by teachers just make sure you have their
date of birth and their full certificate name spelt
correctly before enrolling.
Teachers will be able to see their candidates
information including the status of their enrolment,
scheduling progress, results and reports. You will be
able to email your students reports directly to them.
Information regarding their examination will also be
uploaded.
For security reasons we ask teachers to ensure that
they have provided their date of birth to the office so
that we can identify them online if necessary.
This system will continue to be developed and we will
notify you by email of new features as they become
available.
In 2014 the AMEB (NSW) will continue to accept
paper enrolments by mail or email (on the 2014
enrolment form only).
However, from 2015 enrolments will be accepted
online only. Paper enrolments by mail, fax or email
will NOT be accepted in 2015. Remember when
logging on to AMEB Connect a User Guide is
available as a reference. As always, anyone who
requires assistance with an online enrolment can
contact the AMEB staff who are more than willing
to guide you through the process.
Withdrawal of May written examination

period
AMEBs online written examinations are becoming
increasingly popular with candidates and teachers,
and we are pleased to announce that higher grades
in the music syllabuses will become examinable
online in early 2014.
Due to the planned increase in availability of online
written examinations, the May written session (Music
and Speech and Performance Theory) will be
withdrawn in 2014, and traditional paper-based
examinations will be available only in the August
written session.
The table on page 26 outlines the written
examinations currently available online, and indicates
when they will become available for higher grades
and other syllabuses in 2014.
Wollongong Conservatorium of Music

and AMEB (NSW) partnership
We are very pleased to advise teachers and students
in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven areas that the
Wollongong Conservatorium of Music and AMEB
(NSW) have entered into a partnership whereby it will
be possible to hold all music examinations at the
Wollongong Conservatorium for the next three years.
We are delighted to be working in partnership with
the Wollongong Conservatorium and thank them for
their support in assisting the AMEB to provide music
examinations to their community.
Teachers and students should note that all
examinations at the Wollongong Conservatorium will
be held during school holiday periods.
We look forward to working with the local
communities of Illawarra and Shoalhaven and
examining the many talented students in this area in
the future.
News from Federal Office

2014
New syllabuses
Double Bass
AMEB is proud to announce the launch of its new
Double Bass syllabus, available for examination in all
States from 2014. As well as the comprehensive
review of the technical work requirements
culminating in Double Bass Technical Work (2013),
for the first time ever this syllabus features AMEB
grade books for Double Bass that begin at
Preliminary and extend up to Grade 4. 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 Double Bass.
This syllabus now includes two new examinations:
Preliminary at the beginning of the syllabus and the
Certificate of Performance to cap Level 2
examinations.
This syllabus will be examined concurrently with the
Double Bass syllabus that last appeared in the 2013
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 2016
the previous Double Bass syllabus will no longer be
examinable.
The following publications, available from November
2013, may be used with the new syllabus:
Double Bass Technical Work (2013)
Double Bass Series 1 Preliminary Grade 4 (2013)
The Double Bass technical work found in the old
syllabus, which last appeared in the 2013 Manual of
Syllabuses, may not be used with the new syllabus.
Technical work for the new syllabus may only be
drawn from the AMEB publication Double Bass
Technical Work (2013).
Percussion
AMEB is proud to announce the launch of its new
Percussion syllabus, available for examination in all
States from 2014. For the first time, AMEB has
produced technical work publications for Percussion:
all technical work requirements for Level 1 (Preliminary

to Grade 4) can be found in Percussion Technical
Work Level 1 (2013), while all technical work
requirements for Level 2 (Grade 5 to Grade 8) can be
found in Percussion Technical Work Level 2 (2013).
This syllabus also features AMEBs first-ever grade
books for Percussion that begin at Preliminary and
extend up to Grade 4. Note that in Level 1 of this new
syllabus there are no manual lists and all repertoire is
drawn from the AMEB grade books. The grade books
feature a diverse range of works, carefully selected for
their broad appeal and pedagogical value, and include
a large number of works by celebrated Australian
composers and percussionists. The syllabus also
features wholly revised manual lists for Level 2 that
draw on some of the most attractive recent
publications for Percussion. This syllabus now includes
new examinations: Preliminary at the beginning of the
syllabus, the Certificate of Performance to cap Level 2
examinations. For the first time, percussionists can
now advance to Level 3 Associate and Licentiate
diploma examinations.
This syllabus will be examined concurrently with the
Percussion syllabus that last appeared as a 2013
downloadable single syllabus 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 2016 the previous Percussion syllabus will no
longer be available for examination.
The following publications, available from November
2013, may be used with the new syllabus:
Percussion Technical Work Level 1 (2013)
Percussion Technical Work Level 2 (2013)
Percussion Series 1 Preliminary Grade 4 (2013)
Percussion Sight-reading (2013)
The Percussion technical work found in the old
syllabus, which last appeared as a 2013
downloadable single syllabus, may not be used with
the new syllabus. Technical work for the new syllabus
may only be drawn from the AMEB publications
Percussion Technical Work Level 1 (2013) and
Percussion Technical Work Level 2 (2013).
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Withdrawal from examination

From the beginning of 2014, the following syllabuses
will no longer be examinable:
Bassoon (last printed in 2011 Manual of
Syllabuses)
Classical Guitar (last printed in 2011 Manual of
Syllabuses)
Violin (last printed in 2011 Manual of Syllabuses)
From the beginning of 2015, the following
syllabuses will no longer be examinable:
Flute (last printed in 2012 Manual of Syllabuses)
Once these syllabuses are withdrawn, only the form of

these syllabuses printed in the most current Manual of
Syllabuses may be presented for examination.
Piano for Leisure Series 1 grade books are not being
withdrawn and can still be used with the current
Piano for Leisure syllabus.
Syllabus reviews
The Oboe syllabus review will re-commence in 2014.
If you wish to participate in the syllabus review
process, please visit the Federal Office website,
www.ameb.edu.au.
AMEB Music Practice Diary

During 2013 AMEB released a music practice diary
for the use of students and teachers. The diary
features headings that relate to sections to prepare
for an AMEB exam and plenty of space and
manuscript to write notes for what to practice during
the week. It includes common musical terms and
symbols, a note tree and a timeline of composers.
Online resources
Online examinations
AMEB is continuing to expand its offering of online
examinations in theory syllabuses. Online exams can
be taken at any time and come with unlimited
practice exams. Candidates receive their results
instantly for lower-grade exams and within three to
four business days for higher-grade exams. Each
successful candidate will receive their certificate in
the mail after completing their exam.
At the time of printing, online examinations were

available for Theory of Music Grades 1 to 5,
Musicianship Grades 1 to 4, and Music Craft
Preliminary to Grade 4. Higher-grade exams will
continue to be released throughout the year.
Online examinations are available from
amebexams.edu.au.
Online theory courses

AMEB now offers interactive online courses in Grade
1 and Grade 2 Theory of Music. AMEB online theory
courses allow students to learn music theory at their
own pace, independently or by supporting what is
taught in the classroom or private music studio. Once
a student has successfully completed the online
course they will be ready to do an AMEB Theory of
Music exam.
AMEB online theory courses are made up of a series
of self-guided lessons with accompanying practice
tests for each lesson. All course materials are
available for the one-year life of the course and are
suitable for both child and adult learners.
Online theory courses are available from
amebtheory.edu.au.
Email newsletter
2013 has seen the launch of the first email newsletter
produced by AMEB Federal Office. Typically the
newsletter contains a feature article on a topic of
interest to teachers, students and parents, a focus on
a particular syllabus, a chance for theory questions to
be answered, an interview with a prominent
musician, celebrations of the achievements of AMEB
students, promotional offers and more. Register to
receive the newsletter at www.ameb.edu.au.
Online syllabus and publication updates

During the year, after the release of any manual and
prior to the publication of the next manual, any
update or amendments to syllabuses or publications
can be found on the relevant syllabus page at
www.ameb.edu.au.
AMEB grade book digital recordings

AMEB is progressively making all existing grade book
recordings available in digital form. AMEB digital
recordings can be bought as albums or single tracks
from iTunes and other digital music outlets. See
www.ameb.edu.au for a list of available recordings.
AMEB Connect
AMEB Connect enables teachers and
enrollers to access information about
their examinations online through the
AMEB (NSW) website.
If you are a teacher, you may:
submit your enrolment online
see provisional dates for your candidates

examinations once they have been scheduled
check for any errors in your personal details and

correct them
view candidates reports and results as soon as

they are added
view candidates reports from 2012 onwards
AMEB Examination Process

In 2014, AMEB (NSW) offers a choice of methods to
submit an enrolment for an examination. Please note
that only one method should be chosen. An
enrolment submitted by both methods will be
considered two separate enrolments and two fees will
be payable.
Before you enrol
Inform students and parents/guardians of the

examination period for which they have enrolled
and the conditions of enrolment shown in the
2014 Enrolment Handbook.
download a comprehensive record of your

candidates results (from 1988 to present).
Ensure that each field of the enrolment is

completed, including mandatory candidate and
subject details.
To use AMEB Connect for the first time, go to

www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/connect and click on
Teacher/Private Enroller Access. Then click on Get
Access and follow the instructions. See page 10 for
more information. Your email address as registered
with AMEB (NSW) is your username.
Check each students full name, including the

correct spelling, and date of birth before
submission. This helps to avoid errors on student
certificates and duplication of candidate records.
Double-check every students availability with

them or their family and note any dates to be
avoided in the Scheduling Request section before
submitting your enrolment. Your requests are
taken into consideration but not guaranteed.
Complete the Scheduling Request section if there

are any other factors that may affect scheduling,
such as students who may be enrolled for more
than one exam, school exams or activities within
that examination period (dates must be specified)
or who have a teacher who is also an AMEB
examiner.
If Special Provisions are required for any student,

please submit via mail or email medical
documentation and details outlining the provision
required within two weeks of submitting your
enrolment. Medical certificates or letters regarding
illness will not be accepted by examiners on the
day of the examination.
Candidates can only be scheduled together if

they are enrolled by the one teacher.
Only teachers, parents or candidates (if over 18) can

enrol for AMEB (NSW) examinations.
Please remember that all dates for examinations that
you may see online are provisional until you receive
written confirmation in the form of a Notice of
Examination.
The AMEB (NSW) reserves the right to request proof
of address from an enrolling person.
IMPORTANT: Teachers should not give passwords to
students. This would allow them to view the results
and reports of other students which would be a
breach of their privacy.
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Choose one method only

Submit enrolment online
Submit enrolment form via post
1. Complete enrolment
1. Complete enrolment
Go to www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/connect and click on

Teacher/Private Enroller Access. From here you can
log in to AMEB Connect using your registered email
address, or create a new account by clicking on Get
Access. Complete the registration process by clicking
on the Enrol Candidates button. The enrolment and
financial transaction must be completed and
approved in the one session commencing before
midnight on the closing date as published in this
handbook. Further information can be found in the
User Guide on the AMEB Connect website.
Your enrolment may be posted or hand-delivered.

Send by the closing dates as published in this
handbook. Keep a copy of your completed enrolment
form for your records before sending. Paper
enrolments will not be accepted by email or fax.
2. Your confirmation of enrolment
2. Your confirmation of enrolment

Once the enrolment has been processed, a
confirmation letter will be posted to the enrolling
person. Check this letter thoroughly to ensure all
details are correct. Check AMEB Connect if you have
not received your Confirmation of Enrolment within
one month of the closing date.
Once the enrolment has been completed online, you

will receive a confirmation email including receipt of
payment, usually within 24 hours. Check this email
thoroughly to ensure all details are correct.
3. Progress
Check AMEB Connect for information on the progress of scheduling your examination.
4. Your notice of examination

Your Notice of Examination will be posted to the enrolling person approximately
three weeks before the examination date. These notices must be given to the
candidates for presentation at the examination venue. Provisional dates can
be checked via AMEB Connect.
5. Examination day
Candidates should arrive for their examination 20 minutes before their written
or practical examination time with their Notice of Examination in hand.
Candidates arriving late cannot expect to be examined.
6. Your examination result

Practical examination reports and results will be uploaded to AMEB Connect
up to two to three weeks after the examination. Practical certificates will be
posted to the teacher or private entrant within four weeks of the examination date.
Written certificates are posted within eight weeks of the examination date.
Your Path to AMEB Diplomas

Starting out
Prior to Level 1 examinations, pianists can sit for a
P Plate for Piano non-graded assessment. Pianists
in the very earliest stages of their training can be
assessed after studying the pieces in any one of the
three P Plate Piano books. P Plate assessments do
not include technical work, aural tests or sight
reading they simply involve presenting a program
of three pieces from any one P Plate book. A
certificate is awarded at the completion of each book
assessment and a P Plate Piano Licence is awarded
following the Book 3 assessment.
Grade Examinations
Level 1 examinations cover Preliminary Grade
through to Grade 4 inclusive. Within these grades,
candidates demonstrate the fundamental and
developing skills required for this subject.
Level 2 examinations are incrementally more
challenging and demanding. This level includes
Grade 5 to Grade 8, and for many instruments is
often capped with the Certificate of Performance.
From Grade 6 through to Licentiate level, there is an
additional requirement of a pass in a written
examination before the certificate or diploma is
awarded. Please consult the table on page 14.
For Leisure syllabus examinations and CPM syllabus
examinations conclude at Level 2 and no additional
written examination is required.
Diploma examinations Music

Level 3 examination success leads to the prestigious
Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship Diplomas.
Successful candidates will have their name printed in
the AMEB Manual of Syllabuses edition in the year
after they receive their diploma. Bonus points are
awarded to AMEB diploma recipients towards tertiary
entrance to some universities, such as the University
of NSW. Please consult individual tertiary institutions
for more information.
Diploma reports are only available to teachers
through the online system: AMEB Connect. Please
allow two weeks from the date of examination to
receive your results. Diploma results will not be given
to anyone over the phone. Teachers will receive a

letter from AMEB (NSW) after additional requirements
have been verified.
Diploma examinations Speech and

Drama
Speech and Drama diplomas are awarded to
candidates who demonstrate maturity, conviction and
confidence in presentation and performance which
includes the ability to use advanced technical and
vocal skills.
Prerequisite requirements are in place for the ADPA
and LDPA Drama and Performance (Teacher or
Performer) diplomas to ensure that candidates have
achieved an appropriate level of knowledge and skill
to undertake the diplomas successfully. Teachers and
candidates are encouraged to use the stepping stone
of the CVCA, Certificate of Voice and Communication
Australia, to gain knowledge and experience as a
communicator before undertaking the APCA,
Associate of Professional Communication Australia
diploma.
Preparing for the AMusA practical

examination
The Associate Diploma is highly respected in the
international music community and recognises a
sophistication of musical understanding and
performance abilities that are well above the
requirements for Grade 8.
Teachers and candidates are actively encouraged to
use the stepping stone level of the Certificate of
Performance, currently offered for Piano, Violin, Cello,
Classical Guitar, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon,
Singing and Flute. This examination can follow Grade
8, providing additional performance experience and
examiner feedback as a student's technique and
interpretive skills continue to refine and develop.
The success rate for Associate examinations is much
lower than for Grade examinations. It is therefore
suggested that teachers with limited experience in
presenting candidates at Diploma level obtain advice
from a more experienced teacher before entering
candidates for AMusA.
Please consult the Teacher Support section of the
AMEB (NSW) website: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au for
useful Diploma preparation information.
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The AMEB (NSW) Diploma

Presentation Ceremony
Successful Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship
candidates who have provided AMEB (NSW) with
evidence of their completion of any additional
requirements will be invited to attend the annual
Conferring of Diplomas Ceremony. Candidates who
successfully complete all requirements in 2014 will
be awarded their diplomas at a ceremony held on
Sunday 8 March 2015.
This ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to formally
recognise an artist's years of dedication and share
their achievement with peers, teachers, family and
friends. Gowns and stoles are available for hire from
AMEB (NSW).
Successful candidates who cannot be present to
receive their award in person will be admitted 'in
absentia' to the diploma and the certificate will be
mailed following the ceremony.
Photos: Performers at 2013 Diploma Presentation Ceremony
Weilun Anthony Chen
Natasha Petzel
John Keene
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permission from the owner to use their venue.

The owner will provide you with this number.
Enrolment
Click the Next button in the top right of the

navigation bar to move onto the next enrolment
step, or click the Back button to go back a step.
At any time in the enrolment process, you can

click the Save button to save your enrolment
session for completion at another time.
IMPORTANT you must complete both the

enrolment and financial transaction in the one
session that commences before midnight on the
closing date.
Faxed or emailed enrolment forms

will not be accepted
First Log in to AMEB Connect
Go to www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/connect and click

on Teacher/Private Enroller Access. This will take
you to the login screen.
If this is the first time that you have used AMEB

Connect, click on Get Access and follow the
prompts. You will be asked to supply some
contact details, and then we will email you a
password for AMEB Connect.
If you have used AMEB Connect in the past, use

the email address that we have on our database
and a previously supplied password to log in. If
you can't remember the password, click on
Request a new password and we will email one
to you.
Step 2 Candidates
If you have existing candidates, they can be

selected by using the Select existing candidates
button. You can then specify which subjects the
candidates are to be enrolled in.
If you are enrolling a candidate who has

previously completed an AMEB (NSW)
examination under a different teacher, or who
does not appear in your existing candidates list,
you can use the Find existing candidate button.
You will need their candidate number or personal
details. Once the candidate has been found,
specify the subject they are to be enrolled in.
Use the +New Candidate button if the candidate

has never previously enrolled for an AMEB (NSW)
examination, and to specify which subject the
candidate is to be enrolled in.
Specify the subject you wish to enrol the

candidate in by simply typing the subject code or
name. For example, typing sax will display a list
of saxophone subjects. Select the required
subject from the list.
Use the Make a scheduling request button to

enter a scheduling request for the enrolment.
Make sure you click on the Save scheduling
request button when you are finished.
Candidates can only be scheduled together if

they are enrolled by the one teacher.
Once you have finished entering candidate

enrolments, click the Next button to move on
to the last enrolment step, payment.
Next Getting started
After logging on, a navigation bar is displayed at

the top of the screen, which gives you access to
all major AMEB Connect functions. By default,
the Candidates function is selected and a list of
your enrolments for the current year is shown.
You can also filter the list by year, series,
examination status or by keyword.
Click on the +Enrol Candidates button in the top
left of the navigation bar.
Step 1 Series
The Examination Series dropdown list shows a

list of series currently open for enrolment. Select
the required series from the list.
Once you have selected a series, specify your

preferred examination day and select your
preferred venue from the dropdown list. If you are
a venue owner, this list includes your own venue.
If you select Other Venue, an AMEB (NSW)

venue number is required. You must have
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Step 3 Payment
This step shows a summary of your enrolment

session.
Use the Change button to go back and make

any required changes.
Once you have reviewed your enrolment

information, enter your payment details and click
the Pay and enrol these candidates button.
Note that your enrolment is not complete until

your payment has been processed.
Following successful payment, you will be sent a

Confirmation of Enrolment email. If you have not
received it after 24 hours, please contact the
AMEB (NSW) office.
Late enrolment fees all examinations

A late enrolment fee will apply if the enrolment and full payment are not received or
postmarked by the advertised closing date. Late fees are not refundable. The AMEB (NSW)
is not responsible for delays caused by the postal services. Teachers are therefore advised
to submit enrolments in good time.
Up to one week late
$10 per enrolment per candidate
More than one week late
$55 per enrolment per candidate
Please note: Late fees do not incur GST.
Other venue/private studio
Fees
Only complete this section of your enrolment if you

want your candidates to be examined at a prearranged non-AMEB venue.
Fees cannot be transferred from one candidate to

another or from one year to the next.
We accept payment by Mastercard or Visa. If

posting, you can also choose to send a single
cheque or single money order. Make your cheque
or money order payable to AMEB (NSW) and
staple your payment to the enrolment form. If you
are paying by credit card the authorisation
section must be completed and signed by the
owner of the card.
All transactions paid by credit card will incur a

0.4% surcharge due to a NSW Government
instruction for all agencies to recoup their merchant
interchange fees. Payments made by cheque or
money order will not incur this surcharge.
If for any reason a cheque or credit card is not

accepted by the bank, a penalty fee of $15 will
be applied to each transaction.
If the studio belongs to another teacher, or is a

school venue, you must obtain permission from
the person or institution involved before enrolling
candidates.
Any hire costs and other associated expenses

for the studio/venue must be met by the visiting
teacher.
AMEB (NSW) will only assign an examiner to a

particular studio if a minimum of four hours of
examining time per instrument is available and
scheduled.
Studios must meet the criteria for use of private

studios outlined in the Policies section of the
AMEB (NSW) website: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
AMEB (NSW) reserves the right to alter the

location of the examination to facilitate the
provision of an examiner or if the venue is not
available.
Private studio examinations are most likely to be

scheduled on a weekday.
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Certification
Requests to schedule candidates together cannot

be accepted (except when siblings are enrolled
under the same teacher number). Candidates
enrolled under the one teacher number will
automatically be scheduled together.
awareness of the conditions of enrolment
agreement to abide by the regulations and the

requirements in the AMEB (NSW) 2014
Enrolment Handbook and the 2014 Manual of
Syllabuses, and the policies on the AMEB
(NSW) website: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
Please indicate if your candidates are enrolled for

more than one AMEB examination within a given
time frame (with different teachers), or are also
enrolled for a written examination during your
examination period.
It is essential that the person who completes and

signs each enrolment is 18 years or over, and in
doing so certifies their:
awareness of their responsibility to inform

candidates and parents of these requirements,
including the refund and transfer policies.
Please indicate if you wish siblings to be

examined consecutively.
If posting, it is important to ensure that all

enrolment forms have been signed before being
submitted to AMEB (NSW). Failure to sign and
date the certification will result in the enrolment
form being returned. A $10 fee per enrolment
submission will be charged if the certification is
not properly completed.
While every effort is made to meet special

requests, not all requests (particularly Saturdays)
will be possible as scheduling depends on the
availability of venues and examiners.
Candidates who have been taught by an AMEB

examiner
Scheduling requests
Examination period availability should be noted in this
section. It is important that candidates and their
families are consulted about dates to be avoided and
these are clearly listed in this section prior to the
lodgement of your enrolment.
Please keep all special requests as brief and

clear as possible.
Requests that are not included on the enrolment

will incur a fee of $25 per candidate per
examination. Requests will not be processed
without the accompanying fee. Teachers must
ensure that candidates and their families are
aware of this fee.
Specific examination dates and times will not be

accepted.
Requests to transfer to a different postcode

period will incur a fee of $55 per candidate per
examination, up to a maximum of $330. This
request must be submitted by 6 June 2014.
Requests regarding the scheduling or nonscheduling of specific examiners will not be

considered (unless a candidate has been or is
currently being taught by a specific AMEB
examiner).
Candidates who enrol for an examination who

are, or previously have been, taught by someone
who is an AMEB (NSW) examiner, should
indicate this in the Scheduling Request section
of the enrolment. This information will ensure that
examiners are not scheduled to examine their
own candidates, either past or present.
If rescheduling is necessary due to a candidates
failure to indicate this information on the
enrolment form, additional transfer fees may
be charged.
Additional notes
School examinations
If any of your candidates are likely to be required

to take NAPLAN tests, other important
examinations or school commitments during your
scheduled examining period, please state the
dates to be avoided in the Scheduling Request
section of the enrolment. The information printed
inside the front cover of this handbook can assist
you in determining these dates.
FMusA/FSDA
FMusA and FSDA candidates MUST submit their

proposed programs to AMEB (NSW) no later than
25 April 2014. Once these programs have been
approved by the AMEB, candidates will receive a
program approval letter.
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Photocopies of prerequisites MUST be attached

to the enrolment form (refer to the 2014 Manual
of Syllabuses).
Program notes for FMusA examinations should

be forwarded to the State Office by email in Word
format no later than Friday, 8 August 2014.
LMusA program approvals
If a program approval is needed, it should be

attached to the enrolment form. No requests for
LMusA program approvals will be accepted after
25 July 2014.
Reminders
By signing the enrolment forms and entering
candidates for examinations you have agreed to abide
by the regulations contained in this handbook and on
the AMEB (NSW) website. If you are enrolling
students for examinations, it is your responsibility to
inform your students and their parents or guardians
of all the conditions of enrolment and the examination
requirements.
Check dates carefully before submitting

your enrolment
You should be prepared for your students
examinations to be scheduled at any time during the
advertised periods. Please be aware that some of
these dates fall in school holiday periods or on
public holiday weekends and you should therefore
advise your students of the possibility of being
scheduled on those dates.
A fee of $25 per candidate per examination will be
charged for any scheduling request that is not on
the original enrolment.
Scheduling requests will not be accepted less than
two months before the commencement of the
relevant examination session or postcode period.
Further information regarding AMEB (NSW) policies
can be found on the Policies section of our website
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
Avoiding other additional fees

The AMEB (NSW) is not responsible for delays caused
by the postal services. To allow for any irregularities
and avoid late fees, it is best to allow a few extra
days before the due closing date for enrolments to
ensure that the forms reach us in time. Envelopes
postmarked after the closing date will incur a late fee.
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Music Examination Additional Requirements

In the following practical examinations, an additional written examination is required. The
additional requirement need not be completed before the principal examination, but until both
are passed, the examination is incomplete and no certificate will be awarded.
PRACTICAL AWARD
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
Grade 6
Practice of Music
Pass
Grade 2
Theory or Musicianship or Music Craft
Grade 7
Practice of Music
Pass
Grade 3
Grade 8
Practice of Music
Pass
Grade 4
Certificate of Performance
Pass
Grade 4
AMusA
Performing
Pass
Grade 5*
LMusA
Performing
Pass
Grade 6*
(Please refer to Regulation 19 in the 2014 Manual of Syllabuses for exceptions.)

* Must be completed by 31 December to receive diploma the following March.
Speech and Drama Prerequisite Requirements

There are NO prerequisites in the Voice and Communication syllabus.
For ADPA, LDPA and FSDA examinations candidates must pass a qualifying examination(s)
before entering for the principal examination. In all cases the stated prerequisite is the minimum
requirement. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide notification of the date of passing
the prerequisite requirement and the state in which the examination was held.
EXAMINATION
PREREQUISITES
FSDA
Pass
LSDA
Speech & Drama OR
Pass
LDPA
Drama & Performance
Pass
Grade 7
S&P Theory OR Theory of S&D AND
B grading
CDPA
Drama & Performance OR
B grading
Grade 7
Speech & Drama
Pass
ADPA
Drama & Performance OR
Pass
ASDA
Speech & Drama
ADPA
LDPA
Speech & Drama

Drama & Performance
Drama & Performance
(Please refer to the 2014 Manual of Speech Syllabuses for more information.)
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Confirmation of Enrolment
You will receive a computer-generated confirmation of
your enrolment(s) as soon as practicable after the
information has been processed. The Confirmation of
Enrolment is your tax invoice and your only official
receipt from the AMEB (NSW). Please promptly and
thoroughly check this important document.
The Confirmation of Enrolment provides the
opportunity for teachers to double-check that all
information relevant to their candidates has been
accurately recorded. Please advise us of any
errors immediately in writing. Failure to notify
AMEB (NSW) of any anomaly (correct name, date
of birth, grade, subject code, subject name) on
the Confirmation of Enrolment within 21 days of
the notification being sent will result in a change
fee of $25 per candidate per examination.
The way the name is spelt on the Confirmation of
Enrolment is the way it will appear on the certificate.
Replacement certificates will incur a fee of $28.50
each. It is not possible to substitute alternative
candidates. Please note that the preferred venue
listed on your Confirmation of Enrolment may be
changed, subject to suitability and availability as set
out on page 17 of this handbook. If you have NOT
received a Confirmation of Enrolment within five
weeks of the closing date, the teacher or private
entrant who signed the enrolment form should check
the progress of the enrolment via AMEB Connect
(www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/connect). If examination
details cannot be found, please telephone the AMEB
(NSW) to check the status of your enrolment.
Notice of practical examination

Every effort will be made to ensure that a Notice of
Practical Examination for each candidate
is dispatched to the teacher/private candidate
approximately three weeks before the examination.
These notices must be given to candidates for
presentation at the examination venue. Our website
provides provisional examination dates as soon as
they are scheduled. You can check these provisional
dates via the AMEB Connect section of our website:
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/connect.
It is possible that your candidates examinations may
be scheduled on a weekday, Saturday or during
school holidays. Please check carefully the day, date,
time and venue on each candidates Notice of
Practical Examination.
Additional teacher responsibilities
Make sure your candidates instruments are

correctly assembled and tuned before entering
the examination room. This is not the examiners
responsibility.
Arrange for an accompanist (where applicable)

and cover any costs involved.
Advise candidates undertaking practical examinations

that they MUST have original copies of all the music
required for performance, in the appropriate order, at
the beginning of the examination.
Please note: No photography, or any recording devices
are permitted in any AMEB (NSW)
examinations
Other examination matters for the

teacher to note
Teachers are not allowed to alter the examination

schedule for their students under any
circumstances. Schools and private studios may
submit a timetable order change no later than
five working days before the examination.
Examiners will only accept schedule alterations
communicated from the AMEB (NSW) office.
Pre-recorded accompaniment is not acceptable,

unless specified by the syllabus. In For Leisure or
CPM syllabuses where candidates wish to use
backing tracks, ensure that your students
Practical Examination
Practical examinations are conducted in accordance
with all syllabus requirements set out in the 2014
Manual of Syllabuses and in accordance with the
policies and procedures in this handbook. Teachers
enrolling for an Old syllabus must consult the
Manual of Syllabuses edition specified in the subject
codes on pages 3241 of this handbook.
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understand that it is their responsibility to provide

and operate suitable equipment for such
performances. AMEB (NSW) does not provide
facilities such as CD players for the use of
backing tracks.
If a candidate presents a piece of music (other

than Own Choice or Extra List) that is not listed in
the syllabus they are enrolled for, their mark will
be downgraded. For more information, see
Regulation 25 in the 2014 Manual of Music
Syllabuses.
Refund Policy
The AMEB (NSW) enrolment, examination
preparation and scheduling processes incur
significant costs for the AMEB (NSW), irrespective of
whether candidates actually present on the day of
their examinations or not. However, if a candidate
wishes to withdraw from their examination, it must be
submitted in writing and will be considered under the
following conditions:
A full refund (less $25 per candidate per

examination administration fee) will be issued if a
written request is received by the closing date of
the relevant session or postcode period (see pages
2223 for practical examination closing dates).
A 50% refund will be issued if written advice of

withdrawal is received as follows:
Postcode Policy Sessions 03 and 10

Due to the large number of candidates entered for
the Metro Plus Music and Speech & Drama Second
Sessions, the AMEB (NSW) needs to divide the
examinations into different periods:
Please note your postcode periods carefully by

consulting the table on page 22 as the postcode
period groupings and their associated
examination dates have changed for 2014
examinations.
The teachers/enrolling persons residential

postcode (not post office box) will be used to
determine the examination period.
The studio address postcode will be used to

determine the examination period if a private
studio is being used, and it is clearly indicated on
the enrolment form.
In the event of a teacher changing address or a

candidate changing teacher between the time
of enrolment and the examination date, the
original enrolling postcode will apply.
Sydneys Specialist Printed Music Retailer
written examinations (Sessions 01, 05) at

least four weeks before the commencement of
the relevant session (see page 24).
5Huge range - Classical, Popular, Educational,
practical examinations at least eight weeks

before the commencement of the relevant
session (Sessions 02, 04, 06, 08, 09), or
postcode period (Sessions 03, 10). See pages
2223 of this handbook for dates.
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Home Delivery Service.
Exact dates for refunds as described above can

be found in the tables for practical and written
examinations that appear in the centre pages of
this handbook.
Chamber, Orchestral & Band works.
Zephyr Music Pty Ltd

51 Hume Street Crows Nest N.S.W. 2065
Tel: (02) 9439-8900 Fax: (02) 9437-4014
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No refund will be applicable after the time frames

outlined above. It is the responsibility of the
teacher to ensure that their students and their
families are aware of these deadlines.
e-mail: sales@zephyrmusic.com.au
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Venues
Metropolitan examinations
Venue
Examination Availability
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith*

*available in limited examination periods
Weekdays and Saturdays
AMEB Clarence Street, Sydney CBD
Weekdays and Saturdays
Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney CBD
Saturdays only
AMEB (NSW) will endeavour to schedule according to

your preference for either a weekday or a Saturday,
but this may not be possible due to limited venue and
examiner availability in that timeframe. Please ensure
candidates are made aware that an examination can
be scheduled on any day (MonSat) despite listed
preferences.
It may be possible for examination timetables in

private studios to be reordered, only if a request
is submitted in writing to the AMEB (NSW) office
not less than five working days before the
examination timetable. Teachers and/or studio
hosts are NOT to make contact with examiners
regarding timetables.
It is the responsibility of the visiting teacher to

ensure that the private studio is available and
appropriate for your students examinations.
Candidates and visiting teachers are expected to

respect the facilities at the examination studio by
waiting only in the area directed by the host
teacher, leaving the premises on completion of
examinations and not interrupting examinations in
progress.
If you elect to have your students examined at

another teachers private studio, your contact
details may be given to the venue owner.
Singing, brass, woodwind and string candidates of all

grades, and piano candidates presenting for AMEB
practical examinations at the Grade 8, Certificate of
Performance, Associate or Licentiate level at this
venue are invited to use our warm-up facilities for five
minutes per candidate before their examination.
It is unlikely that examinations will be held in

private studios on a Saturday.
Private studios
Please note that recording the whole, or any part, of

any AMEB examination is not permitted.
Warm-up rooms
As a general rule, AMEB (NSW) does not provide
warm-up rooms at examination venues. AMEB
candidates are not permitted access to rooms at any
conservatorium for the purposes of warm-up. Where
a warm-up room is provided, it is for the purpose of
warming up and tuning instruments and not for
rehearsing repertoire. Should additional time or
privacy be required, studio hire may be available at
the Clarence Street studios during business hours.
Clarence Street Level 8 Studios
There must be a minimum total of four hours

examining per instrument category before an
examiner may be scheduled to examine at a
private venue/studio. If teachers using a venue
have a combined total of less than four hours
examining, the AMEB (NSW) will organise
another venue for the examinations without
notice.
To see if your studio meets our criteria as an

examination venue, please consult the Policies
section of the AMEB (NSW) website:
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au.
Federal examinations
Federal music practical examinations (LMusA, FMusA,
LTMusA) will be held at a Sydney metropolitan venue
to be determined by the AMEB (NSW).
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Examinations
Queries and complaints
AMEB examinations are conducted as a formal process on a strict timetable. In order that other
candidates are not disadvantaged, it is not possible for examiners to discuss examination issues
with teachers, parents or candidates at the examination venue.
Queries or objections about examination results or examiners must be set out in writing and sent
by email or post addressed to the State Manager. Verbal objections will not be accepted and no
written complaint will be considered more than 10 working days after the examination report is
uploaded. Letters of complaint concerning an examiner will be forwarded to that examiner for
comment, after which a response will be issued by the State Manager. Teachers are NOT to
make direct contact with AMEB examiners by phone or email. All correspondence MUST be via
the AMEB(NSW) office. More information can be obtained from the Policies section of the
AMEB (NSW) website: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au.
Trainee examiners
A trainee examiner may be present during grade examinations. This examination experience is
vital for trainees in order to maintain AMEBs high examining standards. In such an instance,
the candidate will receive the Supervising Examiners result and written report.
Diploma examinations
Diploma examinations require two senior examiners. In instances where it is not feasible to
schedule two examiners in a regional area, AMusA candidates will be required to travel to
Sydney during the period 13 September to 4 October to be examined. LMusA and FMusA
examinations are held in Sydney during the September/October school holidays and/or days
surrounding this period. Transfers are not possible from Session 4.
Candidates are advised that they must bring a copy of their music for the examiners so that
they can be certain of the edition from which the candidate is working.
Provisional enrolments
Provisional enrolments will not be accepted for practical examinations.
Use of backing tracks

No CD players, iPod docks, USB ports or amps are provided at AMEB examination venues.
Teachers and candidates should note that, where permissible, if backing tracks are used instead
of live piano accompaniment, the candidate must bring their own backing tracks and ALL
associated equipment. This must be set up and sound-checked quickly to minimise disruption
to their allotted examination time.
Privacy policy
The AMEB (NSW) and the Office of the Board of Studies NSW are fully compliant with the
provisions of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (the Act). Information
provided by teachers, candidates, examiners and other employees of the Office of the Board of
Studies is collected, stored and administered in accordance with the Act.
For more details, please consult the Policies section of the AMEB (NSW) website:
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
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Non-English speaking candidates

Non-English speaking candidates who wish to have an accredited interpreter present at their
exam must apply to the AMEB (NSW) in writing. The cost of the interpreter service will be the
responsibility of the candidate. Accredited interpreters may be contacted through the Language
Services division of the Community Relations Commission of NSW on 1300 651 500. Fees and
booking information can be found on their website: www.crc.nsw.gov.au/services
Candidates requiring special provisions

To ensure that the examination process is accessible to all, provisions may be made for
candidates with special needs. Our policy may be found in the Policies section of the AMEB
(NSW) website: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au. Please forward a copy of the candidates medical
documentation to the AMEB (NSW) office with their enrolment form. Before the examination
AMEB (NSW) must cite, verify, approve, receive signed permission from the candidate or
their parent/guardian, if under 18, then process this request. Documentation therefore must
be provided to the AMEB (NSW) office within two weeks of submitting your enrolment.
Under no circumstances will AMEB (NSW) examiners accept medical certificates or
additional correspondence on the day of the examination.
Dress code
AMEB examinations follow a formal and structured process. Candidates are advised to consider
the occasion as they would any performance and dress appropriately.
Photocopies
Composers, authors and playwrights depend to a significant extent on royalty income from sales of
their publications, as does the AMEB. Those using photocopies of printed material should ensure
that the copies do not contravene the Copyright Act 1968. Unauthorised photocopying is illegal.
Photocopies of AMEB publications must not be taken into AMEB examinations. Please also note
the relevant paragraph under General Requirements, Practical Examinations in the 2014 Manual
of Syllabuses. You may contact APRA/AMCOS or our office to obtain a copy of the AMCOS
publication, A Practical Copyright Guide to the Use of Print Music in Australia. Please refer to the
APRA/AMCOS website: www.apra-amcos.com.au/About/Copyright.aspx for further information.
Downloaded musical scores

Candidates who present for examination using scores obtained through free download from
websites should note that they bear responsibility to ensure that copyright clearance for the use
of this material has been obtained. Candidates should note that heavy penalties apply for the
improper use of copyright material.
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Practical Exam Transfers

Examination scheduling is a process that involves many variables. A Request for Transfer form can be
downloaded from the AMEB (NSW) website. Transfer requests will only be accepted if they are accompanied by
this completed Request for Transfer Form.
Before scheduling
Original exam session
Transfer exam session
02 Regional
1st Session
08 Regional
2nd Session
02 Regional
1st Session
03 Metro Plus
2nd Session
06 Metro Plus
1st Session
03 Metro Plus
2nd Session
06 Metro Plus
AMusA only
04 Music Diploma
Session
06 Metro Plus
1st Session
10 Metro Plus Speech

2nd Session
Documents required
Closing date for transfer
Transfer fee
Session 2 regions
Written notice via
email, mail or fax
Written notice via

email, mail or fax
Period 1
15 April
Period 2
5 May
Period 3
19 May
22 February 2014
No charge
No charge
Any transfer requests received after the above closing date and BEFORE scheduling will incur a $55 transfer
fee per candidate per examination or a maximum of $330 fee per studio.
Apart from exceptional circumstances, transfers from the designated period for Music Diploma Session (04)
examinations and for Accordion, Harp, Electric Organ and Organ examinations in the Metro Plus 2nd Session
(03) will not be permitted.
Before scheduling of Session 3 Metro Plus 2nd Session

Postcode period transfers
Requests for postcode transfers submitted after 6 June 2014 will not be considered.
Original exam period
Transfer exam period
Period 1
Period 2, 3, 4 or 5
Period 2
Period 1, 3, 4 or 5
Period 3
Period 1, 2, 4 or 5
Period 4
Period 1, 2, 3 or 5
Period 5
Period 1, 2, 3 or 4
Documents required
Scheduling Request
section on original
enrolment form to be
completed
Closing date for transfer
6 June 2014
for all transfer requests
Transfer fee
$55 per
candidate per
examination with
a maximum of
$330 per studio.
This fee is
applicable for
each different
transfer period.
Please note: It is not possible to transfer examinations to the following year under any circumstances.
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After scheduling
Once the date has been scheduled, it is not possible
to arrange alternative dates for practical examinations
for any reason other than on substantiated medical,
religious, compulsory school examinations or
excursions, verified work-related grounds or relevant
generally recognised days of cultural significance. No
other grounds for rescheduling will be considered.
If a candidate is unable to attend his or her practical
examination due to one of the above reasons, an
alternative date may be offered, provided that:
venues and examiners are available
a completed Request for Rescheduling form

(from the forms located on the AMEB (NSW)
website) must be submitted to AMEB (NSW) no
later than five working days after the scheduled
examination date.
If AMEB (NSW) is unable to reschedule a country

examination while examiners are still touring that
particular region, candidates requesting a transfer will
be required to travel to Sydney.
Medical reschedules must include a medical
certificate from a registered doctor stating:
that the candidate is not fit to attend their

examination on the scheduled date
when it is anticipated the candidate will be fit to

sit their examination.
Other reschedules (as outlined above) must include

an official letter from the school, workplace or
relevant organisation outlining the reason for the
candidates inability to attend the examination.
Rescheduling fees are as follows:
$55 for Level 1 (Preliminary Grade 4) per
candidate per examination
$66 for Level 2 (Grades 5 8 and Certificate of
Performance, any CPM Advancing Step) per
candidate per examination
$132 for Level 3 (Associate only) per candidate
per examination
Submit the supporting documentation and payment

to the AMEB (NSW) office. Rescheduled dates may
be offered with minimal notice. Every effort will be
made to accommodate transfers, but rescheduling
cannot be guaranteed and should not be expected.
If a reschedule cannot be arranged, the fee will be
refunded.
Please note: It is not possible under any
circumstances to reschedule examinations to the
following year.
Studio transfers
Where a teacher has arranged for examinations to be
held in a particular studio in the Metro Plus Second
Session (Music or Speech and Drama), the postcode
period of that studio will apply for examination
scheduling. If a studio has applied for a transfer to
another postcode period, all students attending that
studio will be examined in the nominated period.
Change of teacher
Teachers should ensure that they only enrol
candidates whom they are currently teaching and
who have agreed to sit for an AMEB (NSW)
examination.
In order to safeguard the interests of all parties, any
request to change the teacher listed in an enrolment
after the initial enrolment has been processed
requires confirmation from the enrolling teacher.
There will be a fee of $55.00 charged to reassign
candidates from one teacher to another or from/to
private candidate status after enrolment. A Change
of Teacher form can be downloaded from the
Teacher Support section of our website:
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au. Please complete and forward
this form to the AMEB (NSW) office with your $55
payment.
Please note: A change of teacher does not change
the exam period. The exam will still be set according
to the original enrolling teachers postcode.
Candidates may not change the enrolling teacher
once the examination has taken place. This policy
applies to all AMEB (NSW) examinations.
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2014 Practical Examinations Dates

METRO
Online enrolment
opening dates
Closing dates
Fridays
Examination
dates
Last date for

50% refund
Sydney Metro
17 Jan
14 Feb*
19 Apr 7 Jun
(major venues)
22 Feb
Penrith
17 Jan
14 Feb*
19 Apr 31 May
(private studios)
22 Feb
Examination session
06
03
04
10
09
Metro Plus first session

(Incl Speech and Drama and AMusA)
Period-to-period
transfers 6 Jun
Metro Plus Music second session

Period 1 2000 2071 postcodes
28 Mar
6 Jun
9 Aug 30 Aug
14 Jun
28 Mar
6 Jun
23 Aug 20 Sep
28 Jun
28 Mar
25 Jul
4 Oct 18 Oct
9 Aug
28 Mar
25 Jul
18 Oct 8 Nov
23 Aug
28 Mar
25 Jul
8 Nov 12 Dec
13 Sep
Accordion, Harp, Electronic Organ,

Organ
28 Mar
25 Jul
13 Oct 18 Oct
18 Aug
LMusA, FMusA, LTMusA
28 Mar
13 Jun#
Sep and Oct
19 Jul
AMusA, ATMusA
28 Mar
13 Jun
13 Sep 4 Oct
19 Jul
28 Mar
6 Jun**
23 Aug 20 Sep
28 Jun
28 Mar
25 Jul***
11 Oct 8 Nov
16 Aug
28 Mar
25 Jul***
10 Nov 12 Dec
15 Sep
CPM and Percussion session
28 Mar
25 Jul
18 Oct 6 Dec
23 Aug
Music Diploma session

Exams held in Sydney City
Metro Plus Speech & Drama

second session
NOTES:
Late fees apply to enrolments received after the closing date.
(1) The closing date for period-to-period transfers is Friday 6 June 2014 (except for exceptional cases as
outlined in the 2014 Enrolment Handbook).
(2) Grade and diploma examinations may fall within the school holidays and on public holiday weekends.
(3) Examinations are held subject to venue and examiner availability.
* 1 March for accredited Board of Studies schools
** 4 July for accredited Board of Studies schools
*** 22 August for accredited Board of Studies schools
# FMusA programs must be submitted by 25 April
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2014 Practical Examinations Dates

REGIONAL
Online enrolment
opening dates
Closing dates
Fridays
Examination
dates
Last date for

50% refund
Period 1 Newcastle, Central Coast,

Canberra & Sth Coast
17 Jan
14 Mar
10 Jun 28 Jun
15 Apr
Period 2 Wollongong*
17 Jan
14 Mar
30 Jun 4 Jul
5 May
Period 3 North, North Coast, West,

South
17 Jan
14 Mar
14 July 13 Aug
19 May
Period 1 Wollongong*
28 Mar
25 Jul
22 Sep 26 Sep
28 Jul
Period 2 Canberra
28 Mar
25 Jul
20 Oct 25 Oct
25 Aug
Period 3 Newcastle/Central Coast
28 Mar
25 Jul
1 Nov 8 Nov
6 Sep
Examination session
02
08
Regional first session

(Incl AMusA if sufficient numbers)
Regional second session

(Piano and Speech & Drama
grades only)
NOTES:
Late fees apply to enrolments received after the closing date.
(1) Grade and diploma examinations may fall within the school holidays and on public holiday weekends.
(2) Examinations are held subject to venue and examiner availability.
* South of Waterfall
The Wong family of Muttama, NSW: Caleb, Grace, Esther and Eunice Wong
Written
examination
dates are
overleaf
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2014 Written Examinations Dates and Closing Date

Session no.
Examination dates
Closing date
NB: After this date late fees apply.
Last date for 50% refunds

(See page 16 for details.)
05
19 20 August
Friday 6 June
22 July
Online written examinations can be taken at any time. Go to www.amebexams.edu.au for more information.
PLEASE NOTE that it is not possible to transfer between written examinations and online examinations.
2014 Written Examination Dates and Times

MUSICIANSHIP
THEORY OF MUSIC
Grade
Time
Tuesday
(Aural only)
19 August
4
5
6
7
8
AMusA
9.30 10.10
10.30 11.10
11.30 12.10
1.30 2.15
2.30 3.15
3.30 4.30
Wednesday
20 August
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AMusA
9.30 11.00
2.00 3.30
2.00 3.30
9.30 10.30
9.30 11.00
2.00 4.30
9.30 12.00
9.30 12.00
2.00 5.00
MUSIC CRAFT
Grade
Time
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 (Section I)
7 (Section II)
AMusA (Section I)
AMusA (Section II)
AMusA (Section III)
LMusA (Section I)
LMusA (Section II)
LMusA (Section III)
CTMusA (Section I)
ATMusA (Section I)
LTMusA (Section I)
9.30 10.30
2.00 3.30
2.00 4.00
9.30 12.30
9.30 12.30
2.00 5.00
9.30 12.30
2.00 5.00
9.30 12.30
2.00 5.00
9.30 12.30*
9.30 12.30
2.00 5.00
9.30 12.30*
9.30 11.30
9.30 12.30
9.30 12.30*
SPEECH AND PERFORMANCE THEORY
Grade
Time
Available as
online
exams only
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Online
examinations
available
anytime
Tuesday
19 August
Grade 5
Grade 6
Aural
Aural
12.30 1.15
1.30 2.15
Wednesday
20 August
Grade 5
Grade 6
Written
Written
9.30 11.30
2.00 4.30
CTMusA, ATMusA and LTMusA Folios a letter requesting

submission of the folio will be sent prior to the practical examination.
Wednesday
20 August
Grade
Time
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ADPA
APCA
LDPA
9.30 10.15
2.00 3.00
2.00 3.30
2.00 4.00
9.30 12.00
9.30 12.30
9.30 12.30
9.30 12.30
Folio only
2.00 5.00
* In the event that a candidate wishes to undertake Section I and

Section III of either of the above diplomas in the same examination
period, an alternate date will be scheduled for Section III.
Written examinations are conducted throughout Australia on the
same date and it is not possible to reschedule any other written
examination to an alternate date or time.
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Reports and Certificates

Reports
Examination reports are only available from AMEB Connect. They can be accessed by the
enrolling person only. The reports are uploaded within two to three weeks of the examination
date. It is possible for the report to be emailed to the candidate directly from AMEB Connect.
Please do not contact the AMEB (NSW) office regarding reports until at least three weeks after
the examination date.
Grade certificates
Please allow approximately four weeks for certificates to be issued and posted.
Diploma certificates
Diploma certificates are presented at the Annual Presentation Ceremony in March each year,
along with Distinction medals where applicable. Candidates who cannot attend the Diploma
Presentation Ceremony will receive their certificates through the mail.
Certificates for groups

One certificate will be issued with the group name as supplied on the enrolment form. If you
would like one additional certificate with the names of all group members please write to the
office providing the appropriate names. Further copies of this certificate may be supplied at the
request of the teacher, at a cost of $11 per certificate.
Gradings
Grading descriptors for grade certificates will reflect the following marks:
Grading Descriptor
Written
Practical
High Distinction
95% 100%
A+
Honours
85% 94%
Credit
75% 84%
B+ or B
Pass
65% 74%
C+ or C
Please note: The AMEB (NSW) is not responsible for the delivery of mail once it has left the
office. Reimbursement for lost articles may be claimed from Australia Post and compensation
may be paid at their discretion.
Replacement certificates will incur a fee of $28.50 each. A request form can be downloaded
from the AMEB (NSW) website: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au.
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Online Examinations
AMEB now offers online examinations for Theory of Music, Musicianship and Music Craft.
The online examination centre improves access to the AMEB's written examinations, with
the flexibility to complete examinations anywhere at a time that best suits you. You can
also participate in online tutorials and practice examinations to prepare for the real thing.
Existing and proposed online written examinations availability

Music written examinations currently available online (at time of printing)
Theory of Music
Musicianship
Music Craft*
Grade 1
Grade 1
Preliminary
Grade 2
Grade 2
Grade 1
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 4
Marked automatically by the Online

Written examinations computer
program. Results available
immediately.
Marked by a member of the Online
examining panel. Results received
within one week.
* Please note: Music Craft examinations from Preliminary to Grade 4 are only available online
Additional music written examinations available online from January 2014

Theory of Music
Grade 5

within one week.
Grade 6
Additional music written examinations available online from June 2014

Musicianship
Grade 5
Grade 6

within one week.
Speech and Performance Theory online examinations in 2014

Speech and performance online examinations are currently being developed and should be
available in 2014.
How to enrol for online written examinations

AMEB online examinations can be taken online at any time, within 12 months of purchase.
Candidates and teachers benefit from access to tutorials, unlimited practice examinations and
quick results. For more information about how to enrol for AMEB online examinations, or if you
have any problems go to www.amebexams.edu.au.
Note: there is no limit on how many online exams a candidate can sit in any given period.
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Written Examinations
Written examinations are conducted in accordance
with syllabus requirements set out in the AMEB
2014 Manual of Syllabuses and in accordance with
the policies and procedures in this handbook.
Candidates may enrol for two grades of written
examinations in the same session provided the
examinations are not scheduled at the same time.
Notice of written examination

A Notice of Written Examination for each candidate
is dispatched to the teacher/private entrant
approximately two weeks before the examination.
You will receive two notices in the case of Music
Craft and Musicianship exams that have an aural
and written component. Please ensure you check all
pages carefully and note the precise time(s), date(s)
and location(s) for each examination.
All notices must be given to the candidate to present
at the examination venue.
Teachers should ensure that their students:
attend the venue indicated on the Notice of

Written Examination
arrive at the examination venue at least 20

minutes before the scheduled commencement
time. Reading time (if applicable) will commence
10 minutes before the advertised start of the
examination
paper is yellow and Speech and Performance

Theory is green
write their correct candidate number on the paper.
understand correct examination protocol and

complete their examination in silence out of
courtesy to other candidates, ie no humming,
singing, tapping etc.
Candidates whose first language is not English may

use a dictionary in written examinations, providing
that the dictionary is foreign language/English.
Candidates should advise the AMEB (NSW) office in
writing that they intend to use a dictionary when they
enrol, outlining their reasons for doing so. The AMEB
(NSW) will then provide the candidate with a letter of
authorisation that must be presented to the
examination supervisor prior to the commencement
of writing. The supervisor will check that the
dictionary falls within the guidelines and that it does
not include any other written material.
Before the scheduled commencement of all written
examinations (except the aural component of the
Musicianship and Music Craft examinations),
10 minutes reading time is allowed. No writing will
be permitted during this time. At the conclusion of
the aural Musicianship and aural Music Craft
examinations candidates will have 10 minutes
checking time during which writing is permitted.
Manuscript paper for rough working will be provided
for all aural and written examinations. The supervisor
will collect all unused working papers; no manuscript
paper may be taken from the room. Only the worked
paper (and any attached sheets) will be considered
for marking. Pencilled answers are only acceptable if
they are clearly legible.
only take pens, pencils, erasers and rulers into

the examination room. Any paper product will be
confiscated with the exception of an approved
English/foreign language dictionary and text
required for Grade 6 and Grade 7 Speech and
Performance
Written venues
do not take mobile phones or computer

equipment into the examination
Sydney metropolitan area
complete the attendance slip correctly
check that they receive the correct paper from

the supervisor as more than one paper may be
issued at the same examination venue
know that Theory of Music paper is white, the

Musicianship paper is blue, the Music Craft
Examinations will be held throughout the metropolitan

area in schools, colleges and community halls.
Teachers should indicate their preferred examination
area on the enrolment form. However, where a
nominated examination area is unavailable, or where
no preference of area is specified, candidates will be
directed to the nearest available venue.
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The Confirmation of Enrolment will indicate the

teachers preferred examination area. Please notify
the AMEB (NSW) immediately if this area is incorrect.
While every effort is made to accommodate
candidates in the preferred area, the capacity and
availability of venues may require alterations without
notice. Please check the venue carefully on the
Notice of Written Examination.
All Speech and Drama candidates may be directed to
one central Sydney venue.
The Aural and Written components for Music Craft
and Musicianship are held on different days and may
also be held at different venues. Please check your
notices carefully.
Examination areas Regional NSW

As more grades in each of the three written
syllabuses are made available as online examinations,
regional teachers may find online exams to be a far
more convenient option for their students. However, if
face-to-face examinations are preferred, a minimum
of 10 candidates per day is required in order for any
examination venue to be established. For this reason
teachers are advised that they should collaborate with
other teachers in their area and enter candidates for
the same session in order to ensure a local venue.
Teachers must be aware that the preferred area
nominated on the Confirmation of Enrolment may
vary from the venue finally allocated on the Notice of
Examination. Candidates in regional areas may be
required to travel to the nearest available venue.
However, in response to teacher feedback, the AMEB
(NSW) agrees that no candidate should travel more
than 125 kilometres (each way) from their teachers
studio to the examination venue on any one day.
Students sitting for Musicianship examinations with
Aural components should travel no more than 70
kilometres (each way) from their teachers studio to
the examination venue on each of the two days
involved. If a Musicianship candidate travels further
than 70 kilometres (each way) on one day, then the
other component of the examination will be held in
their teachers local centre. If scheduling has already
commenced, late enrollees may have to travel further
than the distances indicated above.
Written transfers
Traditional written examinations and
online written examinations
It is not possible under any circumstances to
transfer from a traditional written examination to
an online examination or from an online written
examination to a traditional written examination.
Issue of examination results and

certificates
Written examination results and certificates are issued
within eight weeks of the examination date. The
marked papers of all Theory of Music and Musicianship
candidates from Grades 1 to 3 are returned to the
teacher. Candidates for Grade 4 and above and all
candidates sitting for Music Craft examinations receive
a report from the assessor giving the marks awarded for
each section and any relevant comments. No Music
Craft papers will be returned to teachers. However,
teachers may come to the office to view Music Craft
papers only at a cost of $25 per paper. Arrangements
to view papers must be made in advance.
Reassessment of written examination

papers
If you believe an error has been made. AMEB (NSW)
must be notified within 12 weeks of the examination
date. A $50 fee must be submitted to arrange a
reassessment and this fee will only be processed in
the event that the re-marking of the paper results in
the same mark as the original, ie no examiner error or
calculation error has been established.
All papers from Grade 4 upwards with a result of 63
or 64 (excluding online examinations) will
automatically be reassessed by a second assessor.
The reviewed mark will be the mark recorded and the
reviewed report will be issued to the teacher. The
assessors decision is final and no correspondence
will be entered into regarding that decision.
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AMEB (NSW) Policies
The policies are:
AMEB Teaching Shields
Information regarding the following AMEB (NSW)

policies can be located on our website:
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au under Examinations
Policies. Teachers should familiarise themselves with
these policies as they form part of the conditions for
enrolment.
Appeal Procedures
Candidates with Special Needs
Certificates
Child Protection Procedures
Copyright
Criteria for the Use of Private Studios
Privacy Policy
Provisional Enrolments for Written Examinations.
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AMEB examination studios for hire
AMEB (NSW) is pleased to announce our facilities at 117 Clarence Street.
With a total of thirteen spacious and beautifully appointed studios
many with Grand Pianos we invite teachers, students and musicians
to make use of these facilities.
Rates Weekdays* 9 am 5 pm
$45 per hour (13 hours)

$135 half day (4 hours)
$240 full day (up to 8 hours)
$300 ten hours of hire to be taken
within 3 calendar months
Pre-exam hire 8 8.45 am
$50 for 45 minutes
* excluding public holidays
To book a studio or to find out about the discounts for long-term bookings,
call AMEB (NSW) (02) 9367 8456 or email office@ameb.nsw.edu.au
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Subject Codes and Fees Music

The relevant subject code must be used on the enrolment form.
Musicianship
Written examinations
Theory of Music
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008
0009
0010
0011
0012
0013
0014
Fee ($)
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7, Paper 1
Grade 7, Paper 2
Associate, Paper 1
Associate, Paper 2
Associate, Paper 3
Licentiate, Paper 1
Licentiate, Paper 2
Licentiate, Paper 3
66.00
67.00
74.00
74.00
78.00
78.00
108.00
108.00
111.00
111.00
111.00
121.00
121.00
121.00
Online written examinations
0021
0022
0023
0024
0025
0026
0027
0028
0029
0030
Fee ($)
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate, Section 1
Associate, Section 2
Music Craft
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
1545
1546
only
only
only
only
only
66.00
66.00
71.00
79.00
82.00
82.00
113.00
113.00
115.00
115.00
Fee ($)
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
66.00
68.00
68.00
75.00
79.00
82.00
82.00
Teaching certificates and diplomas

Please specify relevant instrument on enrolment form.
Theory of Music
Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4
Musicianship
Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4
Music Craft
Preliminary, Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4
All available grades listed above were correct at time
of going to print. Please check the website as more
grades will become available in 2014. For further
information regarding online examinations, please
visit: www.amebexams.edu.au
For online examination enquiries, please phone
1300 725 709 between 9 am and 5 pm (EST).
Certificate Teacher of Music (CTMusA)

Fee ($)
0904
0905
0906
0907
Section
Section
Section
Section
I (Written)
II (Folio)
III (A) (Practical)
III (B) (Practical)
111.00
111.00
156.00
156.00
Associate Teacher of Music (ATMusA)

Fee ($)
0998
0129
0318
0319
Section
Section
Section
Section
I (Written)
II (Folio)
III (A) (Practical)
III (B) (Practical)
111.00
111.00
314.00
314.00
Licentiate Teacher of Music (LTMusA)

Fee ($)
0992
0903
0993
0994
Section
Section
Section
Section
I (Written)
II (Folio)
III (A) (Practical)
III (B) (Practical)
All prices quoted in this handbook include GST unless stated otherwise.
123.00
123.00
314.00
314.00
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Practical Examination Music

Keyboard instruments
P Plate Piano
1351
1352
1353
Fee ($)
Book One
Book Two
Book Three
Piano for Leisure

1280
1281
1282
1283
1284
1285
1286
1287
1288
1289
60.00
60.00
65.00
Fee ($)
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Certificate Perf
76.00
84.00
84.00
89.00
89.00
98.00
98.00
108.00
126.00
165.00
Candidates for P Plate Piano present 3 pieces in

these non-graded assessments. For more
information see page 8 of this handbook or visit
www.pplatepiano.com.au
Piano (Pianoforte)
1560
1561
1562
1563
1564
1565
1566
1567
1568
1569
1570
1571
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Certificate Perf
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
Fee ($)
81.00
86.00
86.00
97.00
97.00
106.00
106.00
120.00
143.00
165.00
252.00
378.00
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Other keyboard instruments

Accordion Stradella
Fee ($)
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
81.00
86.00
86.00
97.00
97.00
106.00
106.00
120.00
143.00
252.00
378.00
Accordion Free Bass
Fee ($)
0610
0611
0612
0613
0614
0615
0616
0617
0618
0619
0620
0630
0631
0632
0633
0634
0635
0636
0637
0638
0639
0640
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
81.00
86.00
86.00
97.00
97.00
106.00
106.00
120.00
143.00
252.00
378.00
Organ
0373
0374
0375
0376
0377
0378
0379
0427
Fee ($)
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
Electronic Organ
0090
0091
0092
0093
0094
0095
0096
0097
0098
0099
0909
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
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heory
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97.00
97.00
106.00
106.00
120.00
143.00
252.00
378.00
Fee ($)
81.00
86.00
86.00
97.00
97.00
106.00
106.00
120.00
143.00
252.00
378.00
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Stringed instruments
Violin
Viola
Preliminary
4030
Grade 1
4031
Grade 2
4032
Grade 3
4033
Grade 4
4034
Grade 5
4035
Grade 6
4036
Grade 7
4037
Grade 8
4038
Certificate Perf *
4039
Associate Perf
4040
Licentiate Perf
4041
Violin teachers and candidates
should note that the 2011 syllabus
(codes 18001811) is no longer
examinable. See page 5 (Federal
News) for more information.
1860
1861
1862
1863
1864
1865
1866
1867
1868
1869
1870
Cello
Double Bass
Double Bass
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
NEW Syllabus
OLD Syllabus
Consult 2014 Manual of Syllabuses
Fees are as follows for all

Stringed instrument codes:
Grade
Fee ($)
Preliminary Grade
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Certificate Perf
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
81.00
86.00
86.00
97.00
97.00
106.00
106.00
120.00
143.00
165.00
252.00
378.00
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Certificate Perf
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
4050
4051
4052
4053
4054
4055
4056
4057
4058
4059
4060
4061
Preliminary NEW
Grade 1 NEW
Grade 2 NEW
Grade 3 NEW
Grade 4 NEW
Grade 5 NEW
Grade 6 NEW
Grade 7 NEW
Grade 8 NEW
Certificate Perf NEW
Associate Perf NEW
Licentiate Perf NEW
Harp
Classical Guitar
No Preliminary Grade
0231
Grade 1
0232
Grade 2
0233
Grade 3
0234
Grade 4
0235
Grade 5
0236
Grade 6
0237
Grade 7
0238
Grade 8
0239
Associate Perf
0249
Licentiate Perf
4070
4071
4072
4073
4074
4075
4076
4077
4078
4079
4080
4081
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Certificate Perf
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
0737
0748
0749
0750
0751
0752
0753
0754
0755
0756
0757
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
Preliminary OLD
Grade 1 OLD
Grade 2 OLD
Grade 3 OLD
Grade 4 OLD
Grade 5 OLD
Grade 6 OLD
Grade 7 OLD
Grade 8 OLD
Associate Perf OLD
Licentiate Perf OLD
Classical guitar teachers and

candidates should note that
the 2011 syllabus (codes
06490714) is no longer
examinable. See page 4
(Federal News) for more
information.
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Wind instruments
Fees are as follows for all Wind
instrument codes (except
Saxophone for Leisure):
Grade
Fee ($)
Preliminary Grade
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Certificate Perf
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
81.00
86.00
86.00
97.00
97.00
106.00
106.00
120.00
143.00
165.00
252.00
378.00
Oboe
1121
1122
1123
1124
1125
1126
1127
1128
1129
1130
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
Clarinet
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
Recorder
Bassoon
0601
0602
0603
0604
0605
0606
0607
0608
0609
0209
Grade 1
4111
Grade 2
4112
Grade 3
4113
Grade 4
4114
Grade 5
4115
Grade 6
4116
Grade 7
4117
Grade 8
4118
Certificate Perf
4119
Associate Perf
4120
Licentiate Perf
4121
Bassoon teachers and candidates
should note that the 2011 syllabus
(codes 03080399) is no longer
examinable. See page 5 (Federal
News) for more information.
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
Piccolo
0672
0673
0674
0174
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
1
2
3
4
Flute
Flute
NEW Syllabus
OLD Syllabus
4090
4091
4092
4093
4094
4095
4096
4097
4098
4099
4100
4101
Preliminary Grade NEW*

Grade 1 NEW
Grade 2 NEW
Grade 3 NEW
Grade 4 NEW
Grade 5 NEW
Grade 6 NEW
Grade 7 NEW
Grade 8 NEW
Certificate Perf NEW*
Associate Perf NEW
Licentiate Perf NEW
Saxophone
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Certificate Perf
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Certificate Perf
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
0571
0572
0573
0574
0575
0576
0767
0768
0769
0770
Grade 1 OLD
Grade 2 OLD
Grade 3 OLD
Grade 4 OLD
Grade 5 OLD
Grade 6 OLD
Grade 7 OLD
Grade 8 OLD
Associate Perf OLD
Licentiate Perf OLD
Saxophone for Leisure

Fee ($)
1830
1831
1832
1833
1834
1835
1836
1837
1838
1839
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Certificate Perf
72.00
79.00
79.00
84.00
84.00
93.00
93.00
102.00
119.00
156.00
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Brass instruments
Brass instrument codes:
Grade
Fee ($)
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
86.00
86.00
97.00
97.00
106.00
106.00
120.00
143.00
252.00
378.00
French Horn
0931
0932
0933
0934
0935
0936
0937
0938
0939
0940
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
Trumpet
0921
0922
0923
0924
0925
0926
0927
0928
0929
0930
Euphonium
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
0842
0843
0844
0845
0851
0852
0853
0854
0855
0856
Trombone
Tuba
0941
0942
0943
0944
0945
0946
0947
0948
0949
0950
0951
0952
0953
0954
0955
0956
0957
0958
0959
0960
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
Bass Trombone
1165
1166
1167
1168
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
5
6
7
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Band instruments
Band instrument codes:
Grade
Fee ($)
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
86.00
86.00
97.00
97.00
106.00
106.00
120.00
143.00
252.00
378.00
E flat Soprano Cornet

1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
1009
1010
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
B flat Cornet
1011
1012
1013
1014
1015
1016
1017
1018
1019
1020
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
B flat Flugel Horn

1021
1022
1023
1024
1025
1026
1027
1028
1029
1030
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
E flat Tenor Horn
B flat and F Trombone
1031
1032
1033
1034
1035
1036
1037
1038
1039
1040
1061
1062
1063
1064
1065
1066
1067
1068
1069
1070
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
B flat Baritone
E flat Bass Tuba
1041
1042
1043
1044
1045
1046
1047
1048
1049
1050
1081
1082
1083
1084
1085
1086
1087
1088
1089
1090
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
B flat Euphonium
B flat Bass Tuba
1071
1072
1073
1074
1075
1076
1077
1078
1079
1080
1091
1092
1093
1094
1095
1096
1097
1098
1099
1100
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
Bass Trombone
C Tuba
1101
1102
1103
1104
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
1
2
3
4
B flat Tenor Trombone

1051
1052
1053
1054
1055
1056
1057
1058
1059
1060
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
1111
1112
1113
1114
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
1
2
3
4
Candidates above Grade 4,

please see relevant brass
Instruments section.
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Other categories
Singing
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Fee ($)
Preliminary Grade
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Certificate Perf
Associate Perf
Licentiate Perf
Percussion
81.00
86.00
86.00
97.00
97.00
106.00
106.00
120.00
143.00
165.00
252.00
378.00
Fee ($)
Singing for Leisure

1840
1841
1842
1843
1844
1845
1846
1847
1848
1849
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Certificate Perf
Percussion
OLD Syllabus
Preliminary Grade NEW

Grade 1 NEW
Grade 2 NEW
Grade 3 NEW
Grade 4 NEW
Grade 5 NEW
Grade 6 NEW
Grade 7 NEW
Grade 8 NEW
Certificate Perf NEW
Associate Perf NEW
Licentiate Perf NEW
95.00
98.00
98.00
108.00
113.00
113.00
113.00
127.00
146.00
165.00
252.00
378.00
0251
0252
0253
0254
0255
0256
0257
0258
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OLD
OLD
OLD
OLD
OLD
OLD
OLD
OLD
Fellowship of Music Australia (FMusA)

Fee ($)
9999
All instruments please

specify on enrolment form.
76.00
84.00
84.00
89.00
89.00
98.00
98.00
108.00
126.00
165.00
Fee ($)
NEW Syllabus
4130
4131
4132
4133
4134
4135
4136
4137
4138
4139
4140
4141
Fee ($)
881.00
98.00
98.00
108.00
113.00
113.00
113.00
127.00
146.00
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Contemporary Popular Music (CPM)

Keyboard
9120
9121
9122
9123
9124
9125
9126
9127
9128
9129
Fee ($)
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Certificate Perf
Bass
9201
9202
9203
9204
Advancing
Advancing
Advancing
Advancing
Step
Step
Step
Step
1
2
3
4
Drum Kit
89.00
98.00
98.00
108.00
108.00
113.00
113.00
127.00
146.00
165.00
9301
9302
9303
9304
Fee ($)
Vocal
131.00
131.00
131.00
131.00
9501
9502
9503
9504
Fee ($)
Advancing
Advancing
Advancing
Advancing
Step
Step
Step
Step
1
2
3
4
Guitar
9401
9402
9403
9404
131.00
131.00
131.00
131.00
Fee ($)
Advancing
Advancing
Advancing
Advancing
Step
Step
Step
Step
1
2
3
4
131.00
131.00
131.00
131.00
Fee ($)
Advancing
Advancing
Advancing
Advancing
Step
Step
Step
Step
1
2
3
4
131.00
131.00
131.00
131.00
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Subject Codes and Fees Speech & Drama

Drama and Communication
Written examinations
Speech and Performance Theory Fee ($)
1661
1662
1663
1664
1665
1666
1667
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
66.00
66.00
71.00
71.00
77.00
77.00
106.00
1920
1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Certificate (CDPA)
Voice and Communication

1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
Preliminary
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Certificate (CVCA)
(Group examination only one entry per group)

0197
Introductory
101.00
0191
Grade 1
108.00
0192
Grade 2
108.00
0193
Grade 3
115.00
0194
Grade 4
115.00
0195
Grade 5
130.00
0196
Grade 6
145.00
Speech and Drama Diploma

examinations
Practical examinations
Drama and Performance
Fee ($)
Fee ($)
81.00
86.00
86.00
97.00
97.00
106.00
106.00
108.00
126.00
165.00
Fee ($)
76.00
84.00
84.00
95.00
95.00
101.00
101.00
108.00
126.00
165.00
Performing Diplomas
1930
1931
1934
1935
1936
9991
ADPA Section I, Practical

ADPA Section II, Written
LDPA Section I, Practical
LDPA Section II, Written
LDPA Section III Dissertation
Fellowship (FSDA)
Teaching Diplomas
1932
1933
1937
1938
1939
ADPA Section I, Practical

ADPA Section II, Written
LDPA Section I, Practical
LDPA Section II, Written
LDPA Section III, Dissertation
Voice and Communication

Diploma
1910
1911
APCA Section I, Practical

APCA Section II, Folio
Fee ($)
252.00
108.00
378.00
120.00
120.00
881.00
Fee ($)
252.00
108.00
378.00
120.00
120.00
Fee ($)
252.00
108.00
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Record pieces to work on each week
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Communicate with parents
as well as providing:
Glossary of terms
Historical timeline of major composers
And more
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Summary of Fees and Charges

Important Note: All NSW Government agencies are required to impose surcharges to recoup their merchant
interchange fees. All transactions paid by credit card will incur a 0.4% surcharge.
AMEB (NSW) will continue to accept surcharge-free payments by cheque or money order.
Service
Cost
Change of teacher
$55
*Dishonoured credit card/cheque payment
$15
Enrolment withdrawals/refunds
Various
Examination fees
Various
*Incomplete certification or teacher details on enrolment form
$10 per form
*Late enrolment fees:
up to one week late
$10 per candidate per enrolment
more than one week late
Reassessment of written papers
$50
Resources: syllabuses, past papers, certificates, etc
Various (see page 44)
Scheduling requests (no charge if included on enrolment)
*Late amendments fee for enrolment alterations notified to

AMEB (NSW) more than 21 days after the issue date of the
Confirmation of Enrolment letter
Transfer fees before scheduled (where applicable)
Rescheduling fees after scheduled
Level 1: $55 per candidate per enrolment

Level 2: $66 per candidate per enrolment
AMusA: $132 per candidate per enrolment
LMusA and FMusA: no transfers are possible
Viewing Music Craft papers
$25 per paper
Studio hire fees
Various (see page 29)
* GST does not apply
44
Resources available from AMEB (NSW)

Payment for the following AMEB resources may be made by cash, cheque, money order or credit card. Credit
facilities (Mastercard and Visa only) are also available by phone, fax or email.
All transactions paid by credit card will incur a 0.4% surcharge. AMEB (NSW) will continue to accept
surcharge-free payments by cheque or money order.
ITEM
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POSTAGE & HANDLING
Manuals of Syllabuses
2014 Music syllabuses

CPM Syllabus
$20.00
$5.50
CPM Syllabus also available as a free download from: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/cpm
$8.00 each
$2.00
Other publications
2014 Enrolment Handbook
The handbook contains essential information on
policies and examination procedures for the AMEB
examination system in NSW.
Vocal Booklet Suggested Own Choice Songs
Available FREE from office (also available on website)

www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
$5.00
$2.00
A list of musicals and excerpts from musicals

suitable for use in AMEB examinations.
Or free download from www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
Music Practice Diary
$7.95
$2.00 each
A useful teaching tool to record pieces to work on,

log practice time and communicate with parents.
Past examination papers
Past Theory of Music, Musicianship and Music Craft papers
$3.00 per paper
$2.00
Available while stocks last. Download order form:

www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/publications
Musicianship CDs with Aural and Written papers
$13.00 per set
$2.00
$13.00 per set
$2.00
Available for Grade 4 only. Other grades are not

available due to copyright laws.
Music Craft CDs with Aural and Written papers
Certificates and results records

Letter of attainment
$11.00 per candidate
No charge
Duplicate or replacement certificate
$28.50 per certificate
No charge
Duplicate certificate (archive retrieval)
No charge
Hard copy duplicate report (from 2005current)
$11.00 per report
No charge
Record of teachers candidates results

(1988 onwards)
$11.00
No charge
Additional certificates (group examinations)
No charge
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Important Dates to Note for 2014

To avoid penalty fees, please check with students and their families for other commitments they may
have within your advertised examination period BEFORE completing your enrolment forms. Note any
dates to avoid when filling in the Scheduling Request section of your AMEB enrolment.
January 28
February 14
Closing date for Metro Plus 1st Session enrolments
March 14
Closing date for Regional 1st Session enrolments
April 12
April 18
Good Friday public holiday
April 21
Easter Monday public holiday
April 25
ANZAC Day public holiday
April 28
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Closing date for CPM and Percussion Session enrolments
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September 20
October 6
Labour Day public holiday (Monday)
October 7
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Important Dates to Note for 2014

Term 1 commences for NSW Government schools

Closing date for Metro Plus 1st Session enrolments

Closing date for Regional 1st Session enrolments

NSW Government school holidays commence

Good Friday public holiday

Easter Monday public holiday

ANZAC Day public holiday

Term 2 commences for NSW Government schools

NAPLAN tests for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 (Details: www.naplan.edu.au)

Closing date for Metro Plus Music 2nd Session enrolments,

Announcing Kawai GX.

Queens Birthday public holiday

Closing date for Music Diploma Session enrolments

NSW Government school holidays commence

Term 3 commences for NSW Government schools

Closing date for Metro Plus Music 2nd Session enrolments,

Last day for late entries for Metro Plus exams

NSW Government school holidays commence

Labour Day public holiday (Monday)

Term 4 commences for NSW Government schools

FMusA, FSDA and LMusA Program Approvals 12

Late Enrolment Fees 11

AMEB Connect 3, 6, 7, 1011, 15

News from Federal AMEB 45

News from State AMEB 3

Non-English speaking Candidates 19

Confirmation of Enrolment 3, 7, 11, 15

Online Information for Teachers and Examiners

Online Written Examinations 5, 26, 31

Examination Dates and Times 2224

Examination Notice Practical 7, 15

Policies AMEB (NSW) 29

Examination Notice Written 7, 27

Postcode Periods 16, 22

Examination Reports and Certificates

Private Studios 11, 17

Fees and Subject Codes

Queries and Complaints 18

Public Holidays 13, 22

Refunds Full and Partial 16, 2224

Rescheduling your Exam (see Transfers)

CPM (Contemporary Popular Music) 40

Scheduling Requests 6, 10, 21

Fellowship of Music Australia (FMusA) 12, 17,

Special Needs/Special Provisions 6, 19

Keyboard Instruments 32, 33, 40

Teacher Responsibilities 6, 1013, 1516

Transfers Practical Examinations 2021

Speech and Drama 41

Tuning for Examinations 15, 17

Teaching Certificates and Diplomas Music 31

Written Examinations Music 31

Withdrawal from Examination (see Refunds)

Written Examinations Speech 41

Written Examinations 24, 2728, 31

Subject Codes (see Fees)

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