Latest news
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England’s National Plan for Music Education published
The UK government has published its refreshed National Plan for Music Education in England.
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Scott Joplin, Dame Fanny Waterman And Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Make The Grade As New Piano Syllabus Repertoire Champions Continuity And Change
47 ‘New’ Composers Join Mozart, Haydn And Tchaikovsky On Syllabus
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News about the Chief Examiner Group
We believe that music enriches lives; using our long-standing expertise in music education to meet and anticipate the needs of today’s learners and tomorrow’s musicians.
4 weeks ago -
Introducing on-demand Performance Grade exams
In August, we’re introducing a new way to book and submit digital Performance Grades and ARSM diplomas.
1 month ago -
Alexis Ffrench to partner with ABRSM as our first ever Artistic Director
Classical-soul artist Alexis Ffrench will be partnering with ABRSM as our first ever Artistic Director later in the year. As Artistic Director, Alexis will be collaborating with us to broaden the appeal of classical music and reach out to learners following less formal progression paths.
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RAG ‘N’ BONE MAN AND DESTINY’S CHILD TO HELP INSPIRE NEW ERA IN CLASSROOM MUSIC LESSONS WORLDWIDE
Introducing Classroom 200 - a free online resource for school teachers working with students up to the age of 14.
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RAG ‘N’ BONE MAN AND DESTINY’S CHILD TO HELP INSPIRE NEW ERA IN CLASSROOM MUSIC LESSONS
Queen’s I Want to Break Free, Think by Aretha Franklin and Rag ’n’ Bone Man’s Human are to join favourites by Mozart and Holst after being selected to help reinvigorate school music lessons across the UK.
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Planning your Performance – free webinar for music teachers!
Take an in-depth look at what makes a successful musical performance with ABRSM’s Chief Examiner, John Holmes.
3 months ago -
News about our Chief Examiner
John Holmes, ABRSM’s Chief Examiner has taken the decision to step down from his role in August 2022. We wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on John’s significant achievements in his 12 years as Chief Examiner.
4 months ago -
Hits from Hamilton and Six The Musical star as ABRSM launches landmark new Singing for Musical Theatre Grades
Showstoppers from Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Six and West Side Story are amongst a century of stage and screen hits to feature on ABRSM’s landmark Singing for Musical Theatre syllabuses.
5 months ago -
Amending your exam bookings
We’ve made some changes to our online service so you can log in and edit a number of details after you’ve booked and paid for an exam.
5 months ago -
ABRSM Making Music 2021 published
The report, published 29 November 2021, shows that a seismic shift in music learning has taken place, marking a golden opportunity to support more people to learn music.
7 months ago -
November deadline approaches for our International Sponsorship Fund 2022
ABRSM’s International Sponsorship Fund (ISF) supports up to 5 projects every year with grants of up to a maximum of £4000 and this year’s deadline for applications is approaching fast.
8 months ago -
Music Theory Grades 1 to 5 now online and on-demand
Our online Music Theory exams at Grades 1 to 5 are now available on-demand. So what are the benefits for candidates and how can you prepare?
9 months ago -
Essential tips for online Music Theory exams
Make sure your exam experience goes smoothly by taking a moment to read our essential tips.
9 months ago -
International Sponsorship Fund 2022 open for applications
Our International Sponsorship Fund 2022 is now open for applications from music education projects around the world.
10 months ago -
Online Music Theory exams on demand
From 2 August we’ll be providing a new flexible service for our online Music Theory exams at Grades 1 to 5.
11 months ago -
New syllabus ‘connects more people to musical story’
Composers on ABRSM’s new woodwind syllabus have spoken publicly about the opportunity to inspire a new generation of music learners and audiences by showing how they are ‘part of this musical story’.
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Enriched woodwind syllabus aims to ‘inspire curiosity of learners'
A new, enriched woodwind syllabus designed to inspire the curiosity of learners and spark interest in music from all corners of the world and by people of all backgrounds is launched by ABRSM this week.
11 months ago -
Music from the rooftops: Make Music Day video celebrates how lockdown changed the way we make music
A powerful video showing how musicians around the world took to rooftops, bedrooms and even bathtubs to play on through a year of lockdown will be released by ABRSM on Monday.
1 year ago