I always love this 'regular' thread about who is entered for what exams this term. So I thought I would start one for this term.

I'm doing G5 Theory which I hope will be a bit less scary than the performance exams.

What is everyone else doing?

I'm taking Grade 3 Theory - in preparation for Grade 5 Theory in November! Then I might think about some singing grades to see if the ABRSM and I agree on my singing ability!

G4 oboe.

G8 Theory - - bring it on.

Grade 5 clarinet

Grade 5 clarinet (TG).

grade 6 theory on thurs
I just did grade 2 oboe this morning

I think I count as an 'other'

I'm doing grade 8 recorder

One of my adult learners is doing grade 2 recorder.

So is one of my younger learners.

One of my adult learners is doing grade 1 singing.

My school recorder candidates are three grade 1s and 5 prep tests.

And I'm doing my FTCL in singing.


I'm not sure which of the above stresses me out most......

(Except I know the grade 2s will do the best job of preparing )

I'm doing grade 7 flute.

G3 Piano.

G2 Harp

I'm waiting impatiently for the session C thread so I can say what I'm doing. Probably a bit early to start said thread now, isn't it?

Grade 5 violin, if my nerves can enable me to turn up!!

Grade 5 Flute - eek!

Good luck everyone

Not a grade as such, but my Elementary Kodaly exam happens in June

Good luck to everyone doing music exams this term!

Grade 5 clarinet

SNAP!! Grade 5 Theory

Welcome to the forum jazzycat, from another clarinettist! What pieces have you chosen?

I had to choose between doing Grade 5 theory and going on holiday to the seaside - I chose the beach! Good luck everyone!

Thank you barry-clari! I've chosen Spring Song, Frensham Pond, and Scaredy Cat. Must say I've found your performance tips from the woodwind forum very helpful!

Grade 8 viola - 27th of June. I'm scared.

Not only another clarinet but another grade 5 clarinet.

One of my pupils is doing Grade V clarinet, and another Grade VI. First time I've ever had more than one candidate in the same session.

Grade 3 Theory,

I think the major/minor intervals thing is just about sinking in

Grade 3 piano. If I don't accidently burn the score for TopCat that is

And it's Grade 5 Clarinet for me in June!
Just need a bigger brain to remember all of the scales!
Good luck to all.
R

Thanks jazzycat!

I like all three of those pieces. I've had Frensham Pond as a separate piece (ie not in the blue grade 5 book) for some years now, it's a nice piece to drop into a recital programme.

All the best with your grade 5!

Thank you! I'm looking forward to it, I think...

I'm sure you'll be fine Give me a shout if you want any advice

Thank you barry-clari - nice to know the support is there if needed

Barry is always very helpful.

Does any one know when we get our exam dates?

Has anyone got there's

Mine's the 27th June but its a special visit at my school.

On average, it's between 3 and 5 weeks in advance of the exam, but it does vary.

Mine should be June 29th, a special visit at my teachers school. Not confirmed yet.

My son takes his grade 1 piano and grade 1 theory this term! I also have a couple of pupils taking exams - Prep Test and Grade 2 piano.

I am told my Grade 5 clarinet exam is on the 23rd June at my teachers school. TBC

Good luck.
Mine is July 4th.

And good luck to you as well. Sorry that I can't make your adult concert this year. Count me in for July 2010! P.S. 12000 Posts!! Gold Stars

Grade 3 Viola


I'm told it's the week of the 22nd but don't have the date or time yet.




Scales..... what are they?

Thanks for the reply re when do we find out the date Barry.

It's so stressful, I just hope when I get the date that my piano teacher can accompnay me otherwise I'll have 3 weeks to find an accompanyist. I think that's the most stressful thing I've found about this exam!

I am waiting until Nov/Dec for my Grade 1 violin

I have an adult student taking grade 3 theory, and two smaller ones doing grade 1 and grade 3 piano.

I have an adult student taking grade 5 piano on the same day as my grade 5 clarinet.
I'm just hoping that all the 'sensible' advice I'm giving her will rub off on me.

I'm in a similar situation. I'm taking Grade 5 flute with my pupils who are doing Grade 2,4,4,5 clarinet. I think I'll get more nervous for them though than for me!

Which pieces are you doing? I'm thinking about G5 flute next session

Had what is probably my last Kodaly lesson before the exam yesterday...

G6 piano and G3 bassoon
Piano = sight-singing = AAAAAAAGGGHHH! I really can't do it.
But bassoon should be fine, at least the aurals. For my G2 clarinet last summer I got 18/18 (5 days after getting 17/18 on G5 piano)!