Jazz Horns
As with Jazz Piano, we have endeavoured to be true to the free spirit of jazz, to respect its aural tradition and to keep the elements of spontaneity and enjoyment alive in all sections of the exam. Consequently, improvisation is at the heart of the jazz horns syllabus. Another important feature is the opportunity, should the candidate wish, to take the entire exam by ear.
The jazz syllabuses for clarinet, alto and tenor sax, trumpet and trombone include an exciting range of materials tailored to each instrument at each level and covering a broad spectrum of jazz styles.
| Grade | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Flute | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Jazz Clarinet | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Jazz Sax (Alto & Tenor) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Jazz Trumpet/Cornet/Flugelhorn | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Jazz Trombone | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Scale and Arpeggio Patterns | ||||||||
| Quick Study | ||||||||
| Aural Tests | ||||||||
| Jazz Horn Regulations | ||||||||
Accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
ABRSM jazz exams are accredited in England by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the corresponding regulatory authorities in Wales (ACCAC) and in Northern Ireland (CCEA). They are part of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). They have also been approved under section 96 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000.
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.