QUOTE(sags_3 @ Jul 24 2007, 04:16 PM)

Im guessing they have to play the piano for the aural tests?
Yes, the piano skills required are prohibitive to a lot of non-keyboard teachers. Which is a pity as I think the exam system would benefit from more variety of instruments being represented. The piano skills required for Trinity Guildhall are not nearly so taxing.
I have a friend who is a well-known singing festival adjudicator and TG examiner. It's the piano part for aural and sight reading that she hates the most.