heya

does any1 know what grade u need 2 have passed 2 get in2 music college? i'm going 2 be taking my grade 8 piano in november and am working on grade 8 flute 2, as i'm only year 10, do u think i'll be good enough by the time i get 2 apply?

well the music college im going to takes in grade 5 ppl.

grade 8 is definately enough. u are year 10 ...u have time...

someone like me who will be only taking the first exam next year for grade 5, will have a lower chance.

and im in year 12..

go for it!!!!!!!

I'd say you're definately at a good enough grade!!! From what I've heard a lot depends on charisma, individuality, and maturity.

Hiya!

I think that is all you need, but between now and then you will improve. Grade 8 in flute and piano is amazing, and you have a high chance of being accepted. I don't know whether any GCSE/A Level results count.

For music college grade 8 is a must to even apply (if it's a good music college). If you are lucky enough to get an audition, they'll take the best people, well above grade 8 standard generally.

Music collages say: Grade 8 first instrument, grade 6 second instrument. They do like you to have keyboard skills. It does also depend on which college you want to go to and how well you do in your grade 8:) This is just a guideling, they will really want you to be much above grade 8 for most colleges, especially the good ones.

you dont neccessary have to have taken grade 8 btw. one of my friends is going to the birmingham conservatoire, and she hasnt taken grade 8, but it well over grade 8 stnadard.

hi there... i've passed two grade 8s already...that's piano and singing...i'm gonna get my grade 8 theory done as soon as possilbe... on top of that, i'm planning to get my grade 6 organ done next year...then onwards to grade 8...is it possible for me to get into a music college?

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well rapsodin...i 'm sure u'll get into my music college if i were to start one...thanks anyway.... i'm gonna go for the audition next year la...

what about composition? i really want to study composition and conducting at RAM

A lot of music colleges in the UK have JUNIOR colleges. You have to be amazing to impress the judges! I don't think I stand a chance of getting into the SENIOR department. I'm around Grade 7 on the violin and grade 7 on the piano. i've done grade 5 theory. how do you guys think i would do?

u'll be fine and get in...honestly...i'm worried about myself...i'll be dead if i don't get into music college...

my teacher told me you need a distinction at grade 8 to get an interview

Just wanted to say that Ive just finished a BA(hons) in music with a 2:1 and I had grade 5 piano and grade 6 theory before I started.
It depends on the place you want to get into. If you want to study classical then the grades are essential but jazz or pop generally are more about raw talent and individuality than grade exams.

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oh damn...i haven't.... anyway..my teacher says it doesn't really matter....hehe

QUOTE (Soph @ Sep 5 2004, 02:57 PM)

my teacher told me you need a distinction at grade 8 to get an interview

that might be true for some, but it's definitely not true for Guildhall, RCM, RAM or RNCM, so either your teacher is talking about Trinity or something, or they've made a mistake.