Hey!

I was just wondering is there an age limit or standard for accompanying people in exams. A few of my friends want me to accompany them but im not sure. I am 13 and im about grd6 standard!

i dont think so. i was only just 18 when i did it and i dont look that age i look younger. but the examiner didnt comment on it, apart from saying 'well youve been busy today havent you'!!!

QUOTE (stacetheace8 @ May 24 2005, 03:44 PM)

Hey! I was just wondering is there an age limit or standard for accompanying people in exams. A few of my friends want me to accompany them but im not sure. I am 13 and im about grd6 standard!

Age doesnt matter - your musical ability and being able to support your instrumentalist/vocalist are all that matter.

Also, make sure you don't lose your nerve in the examination - that can make the candidate [more] edgy.

Good luck and enjoy it!

No - as long as you are competent enough to play the accompaniments age is irrelevant.

It is lovely if you can accompany your friends. There are no age limits or set standards for accompanists.

Don't be afraid to ask for help from you music teacher if you find the accompaniments too hard. Your music teacher will be happy to help.

Don't be afraid to ask for help here if you get into difficulties - there are loads of people here only too happy to help

No - I started at 14.
David

Sorry david, off topic, but can't PM you! Notice from your signature that you have started the new RSCM course. What do you think if it?

I thought about it, but decided that the liturgy side looked a bit basic for me (did masters in it a few years ago...). It's always hard to tell, though, from prospectus etc. What's it really like?

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Yes, many thanks. Passed it on to my sister, who found it very useful. Rosie has started school, and although is more autistic than some there, she is loving the music. She gets' proper music therapy now.

QUOTE (Emma C @ May 25 2005, 10:46 AM)

Sorry david, off topic, but can't PM you! Notice from your signature that you have started the new RSCM course. What do you think if it? I thought about it, but decided that the liturgy side looked a bit basic for me (did masters in it a few years ago...). It's always hard to tell, though, from prospectus etc. What's it really like?

It's OK, but as you say, a but basic. Plus the tutors appear to be stuck in the 19th century. I submitted a plan for a service last week, and the comments I got back were 'This is OK, but it seems very modern' - I'm not sure what the response to that should be! The prospectus doesn't really reflect what you have to do. It's all very 'wordy' and there isn't much of a practical element. They also seem to think that we all go to a parish church which has a qualified organist and robed SATB choir!!!
David

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They also seem to think that we all go to a parish church which has a qualified organist and robed SATB choir!!!

I think this is true... I gave up my RSCM membership a few years ago as I felt that they didn't really address my needs as a 'reluctant organist' in a smallish Moravian congregation.

Can we start another topc on this? I'm interested in what people think of the RSCM - is it helpful? Feel free to start another topic if you think there is milage in this....

I accompanied my sister in her grade 3 singing exam last term (she got a distinction!) and I'm doing the same for her grade 7 violin this term too, and I'm 15, so I should think in your case it will be perfectly alright.