Does anyone know: is grade 8 the end of theory learning, or are there other awards you can take? I love learning the theory you see and will need something to keep me occupied next year...

I have good news for you rabbit
Click here... http://www.trinitycollege.co.uk/site/?id=1589 for theory and composition diplomas from Trinity.

Oooh thanks - i'll take a look

Or you might prefer LCM theory diplomas which are less essay based than the Trinity ones.

Thanks for this link as well - I guess i'll take a look at both and see what I fancy doing most. Exciting times!

I have just done AMusTCL and really enjoyed it, I found the essays were a challenge I had not done before and enjoyed getting my head around them so don't be put off by it. Am now starting to work on the LTCL theory now and looking forward to getting into the work for that. There are also the composition portfolio exams that can be done with LCM. Good luck with however you go.