Hey,
I ahven't taken an exam with AB before, when do the entry forms have to be submitted for each session, & how much does it cost for grade 5 upwards

Also, are AB exams really early - loads of my friends took their exams in NOvember for the christmas session - hows that??

Thanks
Jonathan

2006:
Spring session:
-Closing date for applications is Fri 13th Jan (online - 20th)
-Exams run from 27th Feb - 1st Apr
-Theory Wed 1st Mar 5pm

Summer session:
-Closing dates Fri 28th Apr (online 5th May)
-Exams 12th June-15th July
-Theory Sat 17th June 10am

Winter session:
-Closing dates 22nd Sept (29th)
-Exams 6th Nov-9th Dec
-Theory Thurs 2nd Nov 5pm

Prices:
Theory: (you'll need this or G5 jazz/musicianship before you can take a G6 or above with AB)
G5 £24
Practical:
G5 £41
G6 £48
G7 £52.50
G8 £62

A related question - I've entered for the Feb / March session. When can I expect to hear from the board with a date for the exam? I need to arrange an accompanist, so need a fair bit of notice.

J

you only normally get about 2 weeks notice I think.

Eek! That's not good!

Is there any way of finding out earlier?

Not that I'm aware of. Did you request a particular week? There's no guarantee, but if you're looking for accompanists now, and can let them know all the dates it could be (including if you put 'no Saturdays') and what your preference is, they should be prepared to accept the two weeks' notice. Most accompanists who have played for AB exams are aware and used to the late notice and work with it.