Not sure if this is the place to post this but I thought I'd start here and see!

My daughter is taking her grade 1 flute exam tomorrow afternoon and her accompanist has let her down. ;o( We're casting about trying to find someone else to accompany her but I was just wondering what the rules are regarding this. If she turns up to her exam without an accompanist what happens? Would she not be allowed to play? Deducted marks? Or could she play without one? Hope someone can help! Thanks!

If you give us some idea where you are someone might be able to help ...

It shouldn't be too hard to find someone to do grade 1 accompaniment. You don't need a brilliant pianist; many parents do their own accompanying at this level. If you really can't think of anyone, surely her teacher could suggest someone?

We're in March, North Cambs.

We've emailed her tutor in the hope she may know someone but the short notice may be a problem.

In theory I should be able to play but I would be more nervous than her and I don't think being in the room would help!! ;oD

Nowhere near me , I'm afraid. But someone might be able to help. I'm sure they would not send her away. Although I know what you mean about being in the same room.

Best of luck - hope you are able to sort something out.

I'm sure I read somewhere in the 'these music exams' leaflet that you have to have an accompanist but if your accompanist fails to turn up then you can play unaccompanied but would loose some marks as the overall musical performance would be diminished.

I'll go off and see if I can find it .....

Edit.

OK see page 15/16 on this http://www.abrsm.org/resources/theseMusicExams0607.pdf

quote 'Instrumental and singing candidates can be enormously helped by
a skilful accompanist and, conversely, can be unable to give of their
best with an inadequate partner. It is obviously wise to ensure that
the best person available is secured right through the grades and
especially for the demanding repertoire at the higher levels. During
rehearsals the teacher should ensure that the accompanist knows
the tempo required and will not overpower the solo line, an all too
frequent and distressing occurrence in exams. In cases of difficulty
with the accompaniment, the examiner will listen with great
attention to the solo line and mark it on its own merits, but
inevitably the impact on the overall performance will still be felt.
The teacher or candidate is responsible for providing the
accompanist on the day of the exam. The examiner will be
concentrating on the job of assessing the candidate and writing
remarks on the mark form, and so cannot and will not act as
accompanist. (The exception is the Prep Test, where the examiner
will be happy to play the accompaniment, if requested.) On those
rare occasions where a candidate arrives without any form of
accompaniment, and it is not possible to rearrange the exam at a
later time, the examiner will normally offer to hear the candidate
unaccompanied.'

If you still need someone to play for the exam I would be happy to help.

Could you ring the exam centre in the morning and see if they could ask any of the accompanists who are there if they would be willing? Contact the local rep?

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Artfulzebra, you have an offer from quint! Hope you have seen it in time... and good luck to your daughter!