How to enter
Entries for Jazz and Jazz Ensemble exams can be made online or by post.
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For more information on entering candidates online, please visit our Online Entry Guide.
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Please visit our Download Centre if you wish to print a Jazz Exam Entry form (PDF format)
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Alternatively, please send us your full name and contact details and we'll be happy to post a form to you.
Place of assessment
Jazz candidates can be examined via one of the four following schemes:
- At one of ABRSM's exam centres, during the one specified Jazz week. If your preferred centre is not available for Jazz this term, an appointment will be arranged at the nearest centre with Jazz candidates.
- At any Special Visit outside the exam period, provided that 1 hour or more of Jazz candidates are entered.
- At a Standard visit of 10 hours of exams or more, provided that 1 hour or more of Jazz candidates are entered.
- At a Standard visit with a minimum of 3 hours of Jazz exams.
Further information on Special or Standard visits (for UK-based candidates only) can be found within our Regulations.
Jazz assessment criteria
Every performance is unique and jazz examiners arrive at the marks by balancing the various qualities in the playing, using the skill that comes from training and experience. All ABRSM jazz examiners are selected for their expertise, experience and background in jazz music either as instrumentalists or teachers.
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Read the guidelines for the use of CD players in ABRSM Jazz exams