All ABRSM articles
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NewsABRSM fined £150,000 over data retention failures
The examination board failed to retain assessment evidence in three separate incidents between 2024 and 2025
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ReviewReview: ABRSM Cello Exam Pieces from 2024
Janet Banks reviews the new syllabus for the Associated Board’s cello exams, from Grades 1 to 5
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ReviewReview: ABRSM Violin Exam Pieces from 2024
Alex Laing reviews the Associated Board’s new violin examination works, from Grades 1 to 8
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NewsABRSM hits milestone in new online examinations
The new examination, assessed completely online, has received 500,000 applications
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis August 2022: ‘Teachers and examiners have been very patient, but it’s been frustrating for everyone’
Music teachers and students have recently expressed concerns about the ABRSM, the UK’s leading music examining board. How is it responding to the criticism? By Peter Somerford
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ReviewBook review: Violin Star Theory
Celia Cobb reviews the latest from Kathy and David Blackwell, published by the UK’s ABRSM examining board
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NewsThe Associated Board suspends all music exams in the UK and Ireland
The UK music examinations board has postponed all examinations at all public venues and private visits from 18 March until further notice
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Book review: ABRSM Initial Grade: Exam Packs 2020–2023
Celia Cobb reviews thenew publications by the UK’s Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
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Premium ❘ NewsNew Music Curriculum in UK Schools: Analysis
The ABRSM, the UK’s leading music examinations board, will be drafting a new ‘model music curriculum’ for the Government. Harry Whie asks why its appointment raised questions
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NewsABRSM launches new performance diploma for post Grade 8 players
The new qualification involves no written or spoken elements, and no sight reading, aural tests or scales
