Ameb Teachers Handbook 2011

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New South Wales

2011 teachers handbook

AMEB (NSW) P: (02) 9367 8456 F: (02) 9367 8091 E: office@ameb.nsw.edu.au
Your Teacher Details:
Teacher Number
AMEB Connect User Name
AMEB Connect Password (hint)
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Important Dates to Note for 2011
To avoid penalty fees, please check with students and their families for other commitments they may
have within your advertised examination period BEFORE sending in your enrolment forms. Note any
dates to avoid when filling in the Special Request box on page 2 of your AMEB enrolment form.
January 22 Term 1 commences for NSW Government schools
February 18 Closing date for First Metropolitan enrolments
Closing date for May Written enrolments
March 18 Closing date for Series 2 Country enrolments
April 9 NSW Government school holidays commence
April 22 Good Friday public holiday
April 25 ANZAC Day public holiday
April 26 Easter Monday public holiday (Tuesday)
April 27 Term 2 commences for NSW Government schools
May 1012 NAPLAN tests for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 (Details: www.naplan.edu.au)
June 10 Closing date for Metropolitan enrolments, Postcodes 20002109
Closing date for August Written enrolments
June 13 Queens Birthday public holiday (Monday)
June 17 Closing date for Series 4 Diploma enrolments
July 2 NSW Government school holidays commence
July 19 Term 3 commences for NSW Government schools
July 29 Closing date for Second Metro enrolments, Postcodes 21102999
Closing date for Series 8 Country enrolments
Closing date for CPM and Percussion enrolments
August 26 Last day for late entries for Second Metro exams
September 24 NSW Government school holidays commence
October 3 Labour Day public holiday (Monday)
October 10 Term 4 commences for NSW Government schools
December 20 Last day of school year for NSW Government schools
December 23 AMEB (NSW) Office closes for two-week break
NB: School term dates and public holidays were correct at the time of printing.
For 2011 School Certificate and HSC exam dates, please check the NSW Board of Studies website
www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au
Advertising disclaimer: All advertisements in this handbook or enclosed flyers are paid advertising and do not
constitute the views of, or endorsement by, AMEB (NSW).

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Contents
Accompanists 2, 16
Additional Requirements 7, 15
AMEB Connect 3, 16
Candidates with Special Needs (see Policies) 20, 29
Certificates 21
Change of Teacher 26
Confirmation of Enrolment 3, 16
Diploma Examinations 8 9
Dress Code 20
Enrolment Forms 913
Examination Dates and Times 2223
Examination Certificates Practical 21
Examination Notice Practical 3, 16
Examination Notice Written 27
Examination Results and Certificates Written 21, 28
Fees and Subject Codes
Band Instruments 38
Brass Instruments 37
CPM (Contemporary Popular Music) 40
Fellowship of Music Australia (FMusA) 14, 39
Keyboard Instruments 32, 34
Percussion 39
Singing 39
Speech and Drama 41
Stringed Instruments 35
Teaching Certificates and Diplomas Music 31
Wind Instruments 36
Written Examinations Music 31
Written Examinations Speech and Drama 41
FMusA and FSDA Program Approvals 14
LMusA Program Approvals 14
Late Enrolment Fees 9
News from Federal AMEB 46, 44
Non-English Speaking Candidates 20
Online Information for Teachers and Examiners
(AMEB Connect) 3
Online Written Examinations 28, 31
P Plate Piano 7, 32
Photocopies 20
Policies
AMEB Teaching Shields 29
Appeal Procedures 29
Postcode Periods 1718, 22, 25
Privacy 20, 29
Refunds 17, 2223
Special Needs/Special Provisions 20
Use of Private Studios 11, 1819
Public Holidays 14, 22
Queries and Complaints 19, 29
Refunds Full and Partial 17, 2223
Rescheduling your Exam (see Transfers)
Special Requests 1314
Subject Codes (see Fees)
Syllabus and Publication News 47
Teacher Responsibilities 1017
Trainee Examiners 20
Transfers Practical Examinations 2526
Transfers Written Examinations 28
Tuning for Examinations 16, 18
Useful Contacts 2
Venues Practical 1819
Warm-up Facilities 18
Withdrawal from Examination (see Refunds)
Written Examinations 23, 2729

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Useful Contacts
APRA/ AMCOS
Ph: (02) 9935 7900
Fax: (02) 9935 7999
Email: print@apra.com.au
Web: www.apra-amcos.com.au
APRA/AMCOS offers an advisory service about music
copyright and print music issues to the music
community. A Practical Copyright Guide to the Use of
Print Music in Australia (2006) is available free from
their website or from the AMEB (NSW).
Australian Music Centre
Level 4, The Arts Exchange
10 Hickson Road
The Rocks NSW 2000
Ph: (02) 9247 4677
Toll free: 1300 651 834
Fax: (02) 9241 2873
Email: info@australianmusiccentre.com.au
Web: www.australianmusiccentre.com.au
The Australian Music Centre is dedicated to
increasing the profile and sustainability of Australian
composers and creative artists. Their website
includes biographies of Australian composers and
their library holds a catalogue of scores and
recordings. Many works are available for sale.
Music Teachers Association of NSW
PO Box 244
Oatley NSW 2223
Ph: (02) 9570 1436
Toll free: 1800 021 436
Fax: (02) 9586 0493
Email: info@musicnsw.com.au
Web: www.musicnsw.com.au
A non-profit organisation that publishes an annual
Directory of Accredited Private Music Teachers in
NSW. A search feature on the MTA (NSW) website
also lists qualified teachers by instrument and
area.The MTA organises workshops, seminars and
festivals for music teachers and their students.
NSW Accompanists Guild
Email: nswaccompguild@optusnet.com.au
Web: www.accompanistsguildofnsw.org.au
A non-profit organisation which produces and sells a
register of professional accompanists in and around
Sydney. The contact details and areas of expertise for
each guild member are included in the register.
Australasian Piano Tuners & Technicians Association
Web: www.aptta.org.au
A non-profit organisation which provides a list of
professional piano tuners and technicians. A search
feature on the APTTA website lists professional piano
tuners by area.
Speech and Drama Association of NSW
Ph: (02) 9387 2026 or 4736 3738
or 9412 1707
Fax: (02) 9889 8922
Email: info@speechanddrama.org.au
Web: www.speechanddrama.org.au
A non-profit professional association for teachers and
associate/student members that conducts regular
seminars and maintains a register of qualified
teachers.
United Music Teachers of NSW Inc.
Ph: (02) 9328 7628
Email: umtcentral@yahoo.com.au
Web: www.unitedmusicteachers.org
A non-profit organisation which supports studio
teachers and their students. The UMT provides
scholarships, awards, workshops and performance
opportunities. Regional branches.

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AMEB Examination Process
1. Submit your enrolment form
Your enrolment may be hand-delivered, posted or
scanned and emailed. Send by the closing dates as
published in this handbook. All dates to be avoided
within your examination period must be noted in the
special request section of your form. Check that all
names are correctly spelt and all known candidate
numbers and dates of birth are provided. Keep a copy
of both sides of your completed enrolment form for
your records before sending.
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2. Your confirmation of enrolment
Once the enrolment has been processed, a
confirmation letter will be posted to the teacher or
private entrant who signed the enrolment form.
Check this confirmation letter thoroughly to ensure
that names are correctly spelt and subject names,
grades and codes are correct for each enrolment. If
you have not received your Confirmation of Enrolment
within one month of the closing date, the teacher or
private entrant should check the progress of the
enrolment via AMEB Connect.
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3. Your notice of examination
Your Notice of Examination will be posted to the
teacher or private entrant approximately three weeks
before the examination date. These notices must be
given to the candidates for presentation at the
examination venue. Provisional dates can be checked
via AMEB Connect. Once your examination is
scheduled, examination dates cannot be changed.
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4. Examination day
Candidates should arrive for their examination in
smart casual attire 20 minutes before their written or
practical examination time with their Notice of
Examination in hand.
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5. Your certificate of achievement
Practical certificates are posted to the teacher or
private entrant within four weeks of the examination
date and written certificates within eight weeks of the
examination date for each successful candidate
(depending upon additional requirements where
applicable).
Many questions can be answered with a quick visit to
our website.
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
AMEB Connect
AMEB Connect enables teachers, examiners and
venue owners to access information about their
examinations online through the AMEB (NSW)
website.
If you are a teacher, you may:
check that your enrolment forms have been
processed
see provisional dates for your candidates
examinations once they have been scheduled
check for any errors in your personal details and
correct them
view candidates results as soon as they are
added
grant your candidates access to their own details
download a comprehensive record of your
candidates results (from 1988 to present).
To use AMEB Connect for the first time, go to
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au and click to begin a Connect
session. You then click on I want web access and
enter your teacher number and a user name, which
should be something you can easily remember. The
AMEB (NSW) office will then send you a password by
mail, or by email if we already have this address on
our database. Log on using your existing user name
and the password provided. You may change your
password once you have logged on to AMEB Connect.
Please remember that all dates for examinations that
you may see online are provisional until you receive
written confirmation in the form of a Notice of
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News from Federal Office 2011
New Syllabuses
Piano for Leisure, Singing and Viola
The 2011 Manual of Syllabuses sees the release of two
new syllabuses (Piano for Leisure and Singing) and the
evaluated version of the Viola syllabus that first
appeared in the 2007 Manual of Syllabuses. These will
be available for examination in all states from 2011.
Piano for Leisure
The Board is pleased to announce the launch of its
new Piano for Leisure syllabus, available for
examination from 2011. This syllabus has been
completely redesigned, with new and exciting
repertoire in the Manual Lists and a carefully
designed and appropriately sequenced regime of
technical work drawn from the technical work regime
of the recent Piano syllabus.
This syllabus will be examined concurrently with the
Piano for Leisure syllabus that appeared in the 2010
Manual of Syllabuses until an evaluation of the
operation of the new syllabus takes place. At the
conclusion of the evaluation, the Board will give one
years notice of its intention to withdraw the old
syllabus from examination.
The Board has published a comprehensive series of
publications to support the new syllabus, including
Grade Books to Seventh Grade (see PUBLICATIONS).
The following publications may be used with the
syllabus:
Piano for Leisure Series 3
(Preliminary to Seventh Grade)
Piano for Leisure Series 3 Recordings and Handbooks
(Preliminary to Eighth Grade)
Piano for Leisure Series 2 Recordings and Handbooks
Piano for Leisure Series 1 CDs with notes
Piano Technical work (2008)
Piano Sight-reading (2004)
Piano Technical work (2000 revised) may not be
used with this syllabus. This book may only be used
with the Piano for Leisure syllabus that appeared in
the 2010 Manual of Syllabuses.
To assist piano teachers, a helpful table can be found
on page 44.
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Singing
The Board is pleased to announce the launch of its
new Singing syllabus, available for examination from
2011. The new syllabus differs in significant ways
from the old syllabus, featuring two new grades
(Preliminary and First Grade) as well as the Certificate
of Performance, a grade examination that acts as the
cap for Level 2 examinations. Technical work in this
syllabus is examined through accompanied vocalises.
The structure of Manual Lists allows a full exposure to
the historical literature of the voice, including songs
from music theatre and operetta that require a
classical technique. Candidates in Level 1 are also
required to present an unaccompanied song. The
sight-reading requirements for this syllabus have
been made more explicit and should give highly
focused guidance to candidates preparing for
examination with this syllabus.
This syllabus will be examined concurrently with the
Singing syllabus that appeared in the 2010 Manual of
Syllabuses until an evaluation of the operation of the
new syllabus takes place. At the conclusion of the
evaluation, the Board will give one years notice of its
intention to withdraw the old syllabus from
examination.
The Board has published a comprehensive series of
publications to support the new syllabus, including
Grade Books to Fourth Grade (see Publications). The
following volumes may be used with the syllabus:
Singing Series 2 (Preliminary to Fourth Grade) high
voice or medium/low voice. Technical work for
Level 1 is included in these volumes.
Singing Technical work (Level 2)
Singing Sight-reading (2010)
Singing Series 1 Grade Books may not be used with
this syllabus unless songs contained in the series
have been listed in the Manual Lists for the new
syllabus. Songs drawn from these books may be used
as Extra List works at teacher and candidate
discretion. Singing Technical work (revised edition
1998) may not be used with this syllabus. This book
may only be used with the syllabus that appeared in
the 2010 Manual of Syllabuses.
Singing: Sight singing for teachers and students
(2000) does not contain indicative examples of the
standard of sight-reading in this new syllabus.
Candidates and teachers may wish to use it
nonetheless to augment their sight-reading resources.
Viola
The Board is pleased to announce the launch of the
evaluated Viola syllabus, available for examination in
2011.
This syllabus will be examined concurrently with both
the version of the Viola syllabus that appeared in the
2010 Manual of Syllabuses (the form of the Viola
syllabus prior to the recently completed evaluation)
and the Viola syllabus that last appeared in the 2006
Manual of Syllabuses (the old syllabus). The Board
hereby gives one years notice of the withdrawal of
the version of the Viola syllabus that last appeared in
the 2010 and 2006 Manual of Syllabuses.
Examination in these syllabuses will cease at the end
of 2011, after which time only the Viola syllabus that
appears in the 2011 Manual of Syllabuses will be
examined.
The Board has published two new publications to
support the evaluated syllabus, extending the Series
1 Grade Books to Sixth Grade (see Publications). The
following volumes may be used with the syllabus:
Viola Series 1 (Preliminary to Sixth Grade)
Viola Technical Work (2006)
The two volumes that have been added to Series 1
(Fifth Grade and Sixth Grade) may also be used as a
source of repertoire for candidates preparing for
examination with the form of this syllabus that last
appeared in the 2010 Manual of Syllabuses.
Withdrawals
Piano
One years notice of the withdrawal of the old
Piano syllabus, last printed in the 2008 Manual
of Syllabuses, is hereby given.
From the start of 2012, only the Piano syllabus
shown in the 2011 Manual of Syllabuses will be
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General Syllabus News
Musicianship and Theory
The Federal Board has authorised a change to the
Musicianship and Theory syllabuses. The change
affects First Grade to Fourth Grade in both syllabuses
in the area of Memory. The effect of the change is
to remove the requirement to memorise folk songs.
Memorisation of folk songs will no longer form part
of either written or aural examinations (where
appropriate) in Musicianship or Theory. This change
takes effect immediately. For further information, please
refer to the Musicianship and Theory syllabuses.
Syllabus reviews
The double bass, classical guitar, flute and
percussion syllabuses are under review during 2011.
If you wish to participate in the syllabus review
process, please visit the Federal Office website,
www.ameb.edu.au
Publications New Releases
Piano for Leisure
The Federal Board of the AMEB is pleased to
announce that the following publications are available
from November 2010 for Piano for Leisure:
Piano for Leisure Series 3 Recording and Handbooks
Singing
from November 2010 for Singing:
Singing Series 2 (Preliminary to Fourth Grade) high
voice or medium/low voice. These volumes also
include the technical work for Level 1.
Singing Technical work (Level 2)
Viola
from February 2011 for Viola:
Viola Series 1 (Fifth Grade to Sixth Grade)
A helpful table of publications relevant to your Old or
New syllabus for Viola, Singing and Piano can be
found on page 44.
Regulations
The Board has amended Regulation 13 (Time allowed
for examinations) with regard to the time allowed for
woodwind examinations in the Associate Diploma and
the Licentiate Diploma. The Board has resolved that
these examinations will last as long as the Associate
and Licentiate Diplomas in strings, singing and brass,
ie 50 minutes and 60 minutes respectively. For further
information, see the Regulations section in the 2011
Manual of Syllabuses.
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Your Path to AMEB Diplomas
Starting Out
Prior to Level One examinations,
pianists can sit for a P Plate for Piano
non-graded assessment. Pianists in
the very earliest stages of their training
can undertake an assessment from
any one of the three books in this
program. A certificate is awarded at
the completion of each book
assessment, and musicians completing
all three book assessments are also
awarded a P Plate Piano Licence.
Grade Examinations
Level One examinations cover Preliminary Grade through to Fourth Grade inclusive. Within these
grades, candidates demonstrate the fundamental and developing skills required for this subject.
Level Two examinations are incrementally more challenging and demanding. This level includes
Fifth Grade to Eighth Grade, and for many instruments is often capped with the Certificate of
Performance. From Sixth Grade through to Licentiate level, there is an additional requirement of
a pass in a written examination before the certificate or diploma is awarded. Please consult the
table on page 15.
For Leisure Syllabus examinations and CPM Syllabus examinations conclude at Level Two and
do not have any additional requirements.
Diploma Examinations
Level Three examination success leads to the prestigious Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship
Diplomas. Successful candidates will have their name printed in the AMEB Manual of Syllabuses
edition for the year after they receive their diploma. Bonus points are awarded to AMEB diploma
recipients towards tertiary entrance to some universities such as the University of NSW. Please
consult individual tertiary institutions for more information.
Diploma reports are despatched from AMEB (NSW) after results and additional requirements
have been verified. Please allow two weeks from the date of examination to receive your results.
Results for all examinations are also available to teachers through the online system, AMEB
Connect. Candidates can access these results if their teacher has provided them with candidate
access. Diploma results will not be given to anyone over the phone.
Preparing for the AMusA Practical Examination
The Associate Diploma is highly respected in the international music community and recognises
a sophistication of musical understanding and performance abilities that are well above the
requirements for Eighth Grade.
Teachers and candidates are actively encouraged to use the stepping stone level of the Certificate
of Performance, currently offered for Piano, Cello, Clarinet, Saxophone and Singing. This
examination can follow Eighth Grade, providing additional performance experience and examiner
feedback as a student's technique and interpretive skills continue to refine and develop.
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Carefully read the objectives for the Associate examinations listed in the 2011 Manual of
Syllabuses before entering for the examination. The success rate for Associate examinations is
much lower than for Grade examinations. It is therefore suggested that teachers with limited
experience in presenting candidates at Diploma level obtain advice from a more experienced
teacher before entering candidates for AMusA.
Please consult the Teacher Support section of the AMEB (NSW) website
(www.ameb.nsw.edu.au) for useful Diploma preparation information.
The AMEB (NSW) Conferring of Diplomas Ceremony
Successful Associate, Licentiate and Fellowship candidates who have provided AMEB (NSW)
with evidence of their completion of any Additional Requirements will be invited to attend the
annual Conferring of Diplomas Ceremony. Candidates who successfully complete all
requirements in 2011 will be awarded their diplomas at a ceremony held on Sunday 11 March
2012.
This ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to formally recognise an artist's years of dedication
and share their achievement with peers, teachers, family and friends. Gowns are available for
hire from AMEB (NSW) and stoles can be purchased. This academic regalia can be worn for all
future academic ceremonies.
Successful candidates who are not able to be present to receive their award in person will be
admitted 'in absentia' to the diploma and the certificate will be mailed following the ceremony.
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Enrolment Forms
From 2011, faxed enrolment forms will not
be accepted.
NEW enrolment forms must be used in 2011.
Enrolments will not be accepted on anything
other than the official enrolment form. A
customised form is sent to teachers who enrolled
candidates in 2010. Blank enrolment forms for
new teachers, and for additional enrolments, can
be printed from the Examinations section of the
AMEB (NSW) website: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
Although not encouraged, an electronic scan of a
completed AMEB enrolment form will be
accepted by email attachment, provided that all
information is clearly legible and the credit card
authorisation and certification are both signed.
Note that payment must be made via credit card
details on the electronically submitted enrolment
form.
Receipt of posted or emailed enrolment forms
will not be acknowledged by phone or email.
Please retain your sent email file for your records.
All enrolments that are hand-delivered, posted or
emailed will be confirmed via the Confirmation of
Enrolment document that will be posted to you
once your enrolment has been processed.
Separate enrolment forms are required for each
different series of both country and metropolitan
enrolments.
Personal details
To assist us in eliminating duplicates in our
database, the title, date of birth, gender and full
names are recorded both for teachers and for
candidates.
Ensure that your enrolment information is double-
checked and neatly printed so that we can
maintain accurate records.
Candidate number and subject code
Ensure that all known candidate numbers are
included on the enrolment form. Your existing
students numbers can be referenced by you via
AMEB Connect.
Include the correct subject codes and subject
description (eg grade in words and New or Old if
applicable) against each candidates name.
Payment
Please submit only one cheque, money order or
credit card authorisation per teacher to cover all
accompanying enrolment forms and all candidates
please staple this to your submissions.
Product orders or enrolment forms will not be
processed until the cheque/money order/credit
card authorisation has arrived at the AMEB (NSW).
The AMEB (NSW) does not accept payment of
fees by cash or EFTPOS.
Please ensure that enrolment forms and payment are
submitted by the due date to:
AMEB (NSW)
Level 6, 117 Clarence Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Late enrolment fees all examinations
A late enrolment fee will apply if the enrolment form and full payment are not received or
postmarked by the advertised closing date. Late fees are not refundable. The AMEB (NSW)
is not responsible for delays caused by the postal services. Teachers are therefore advised
to submit signed and dated enrolment forms in good time.
Up to one week late $10 per enrolment per candidate
More than one week late $55 per enrolment per candidate
Please note: Late fees do not incur GST.

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Completing Your New Enrolment Form
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1. Teacher number
The relationship between the enrolling teacher and
AMEB (NSW) takes the form of a contract. Therefore,
the teacher or person enrolling a candidate must be
at least 18 years of age. All people enrolling
candidates are entered onto our database and
assigned a teacher number. Please record this
number on the inside front cover of your Teachers
Handbook and in your annual AMEB Manual of
Syllabuses as it will need to be quoted in any
correspondence with AMEB (NSW). If this is your first
enrolment, please leave this field blank. If you are
submitting a personalised enrolment form, leave
fields 13 and only complete new or altered
information in field 4.
2. Teacher/private entrant category
This information helps AMEB (NSW) staff to know
whether you are a Music or Speech and Drama
teacher or a private entrant over 18 years of age who
is entering candidates. Ticking the I am a teacher
box ensures that you are kept abreast of syllabus
issues and sent information relevant to teachers of
Music or Speech and Drama.
3. I have changed address
When entering your enrolment form onto our database,
ticking this box ensures that our office is informed that
an existing teacher or private entrant has changed
address. If your address has changed since your last
enrolment, tick this box and complete all contact
details to ensure that our database is up to date.

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4. Teacher/private entrant contact details
This section must reflect the details of the person
over 18 years who will sign the enrolment form in
section 10. Complete all fields of this section
including your email address. This will ensure that all
AMEB correspondence will reach you.
5. Examination series required
Please tick one box only per enrolment form,
nominating the practical examination period in which
you wish your student(s) to be examined.
6. Private studio
Only complete this section of your enrolment form if
you want your candidates to be examined at a pre-
arranged non-AMEB venue.
If the studio belongs to another teacher, or is a
school venue, you must obtain permission from
the person or institution involved before enrolling
candidates.
Any hire costs for the studio/venue must be met
by the client.
In the space provided, include the teacher
number of the teacher whose venue will be used.
AMEB (NSW) will only assign an examiner to a
particular studio if a minimum of four hours of
examining time per instrument is available and
scheduled.
Studios must meet the criteria for use of private
studios outlined in the Policies section of the
AMEB (NSW) website: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
AMEB (NSW) reserves the right to alter the
location of the examination to facilitate the
provision of an examiner.
Private studio examinations are most likely to be
scheduled on a weekday.
7. Preferred examination day
Please indicate in the appropriate box whether your
candidates would prefer a weekday or a Saturday.
Metropolitan teachers should note that weekday
examinations at Clarence Street are often far less
busy than Saturday examination days and can
provide a more relaxed environment for your younger
students. Tick the Either box if you have no
preference.
8. Examination area
This field is optional and can be left blank. Preferred
suburbs but not venues will be considered. At the
discretion of AMEB (NSW), examinations may be
scheduled in alternative areas.
9. Fees
Enrolment forms without full payment or credit
card authorisation will not be accepted, and your
enrolment form will be returned. Part payments
will not be accepted.
For each enrolment form, enter the total amount
of enrolment fees, including late fees of $10 per
candidate per enrolment if less than one week
late or $55 per candidate per enrolment if more
than one week late.
Fees cannot be transferred from one candidate to
another or from one year to the next.
We accept payment by Mastercard, Visa, single
cheque or single money order. Make your cheque
or money order payable to AMEB (NSW) and
staple your payment to the enrolment form. If you
are paying by credit card the authorisation
section must be completed and signed by the
owner of the card.
If for any reason a cheque or credit card is not
accepted by the bank, a fee of $15 (including
any applicable bank fees) will be applied to each
transaction.
10. Certification
It is essential that the person who completes and
signs each enrolment form is 18 years or over,
and in doing so certifies their:
awareness of the conditions of enrolment
agreement to abide by the regulations and the
requirements in the AMEB (NSW) 2011
Teachers Handbook and the 2011 Manual of
Syllabuses, and the policies on the AMEB
(NSW) website (www.ameb.nsw.edu.au)
awareness of their responsibility to inform
candidates and parents of these requirements,
including the refund and transfer policies.
Failure to sign and date the certification will result
in the enrolment form being returned. A $5 fee
will be charged if the certification is not properly
completed.

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Completing Your New Enrolment Form (continued)
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Candidate Details
The following items of information are essential for
accurate records, correctly produced documentation
(including certificates), and the computerised history
of the candidates results. If incorrect information is
received, candidates may be issued additional
candidate numbers. This may result in the delayed
release of certificates and a lack of examination
history for the candidate.
1. Candidate number
Please use the candidates number from previous
examinations. This can be found via AMEB
Connect.
If this is their first enrolment, the candidate will
be issued with a unique number. This number
should be used for all of their future written and
practical examination enrolments with AMEB
(NSW) regardless of teacher.
2. Title
Include a title (Mr, Mrs, Miss, etc) for each candidate.

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3. Candidate given names and surname
Check with each candidate or their parents to ensure
that the candidates full certificate name (including
middle name/s) is registered neatly in block letters in
these two columns.
4. Date of birth
Confirm this information with each candidate before
submitting your enrolment. Providing correct dates of
birth ensures accurate linkage to the candidates
AMEB history, particularly if their full name is not
unique in our database.
5. Sex
Enter M (male) or F (female) for each candidate.
6. Subject code
Each syllabus/subject/grade has been given a subject
code which is listed in the Manual of Syllabuses and
also at the back of this handbook. Enter the subject
code for each candidate. Your code must be correct
for either old or new syllabus where applicable
correct codes can be checked on the AMEB (NSW)
website, under Examinations. Listing accurate
subject codes and descriptions at the time of
enrolment will avoid penalty fees should changes be
requested at a later date.
7. Subject
Please describe syllabus and subject in full.
8. Grade
Check and list the correct grade for each candidates
enrolment.
9. Fee
List fees for each candidate referencing pages 3141
as applicable.
10. Special requests
Examination period availability should be noted in this
box. It is important that each candidate and his/her
family are consulted, prior to the lodgement of your
enrolment, about dates to be avoided and these are
clearly listed in this box. AMEB (NSW) will make
every effort to accommodate requests made at the
time of enrolment and this service is offered free of
charge to encourage a streamlining of the
administration involved in processing enrolments.
Requests that are not included on the enrolment
form will incur a fee of $25 per candidate per
examination. Requests will not be processed
without the accompanying fee. Teachers must
ensure that candidates and their families are
aware of this fee.
You may not request specific examination dates
and times, but you may indicate dates that are
NOT possible for your candidates.
Requests for examinations in the Second
Metropolitan Series to be held outside the
teachers Postcode Period must be submitted by
10 June 2011. These will incur a transfer fee of
$55 per candidate per exam, up to a maximum
of $220.
Unless a candidate has been or is being taught
by an AMEB (NSW) examiner, requests regarding
the scheduling or non-scheduling of specific
examiners will not be considered.
Please indicate if your candidates are enrolled for
more than one AMEB examination within a given
time frame (with different teachers), or are also
enrolled for a written examination during your
examination period.
Please indicate if you wish siblings to be
examined consecutively, as examinations are
usually arranged by grade.
While we do our best to satisfy any special
requests, we cannot guarantee that this will
always be possible as we are dependent on
availability of venues, examiners and time
constraints.
Please keep all special requests as brief and
clear as possible.

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Additional Notes
Candidates who have been taught by an AMEB
examiner
Candidates who enrol for an examination, who
are, or previously have been, taught by someone
who is an AMEB (NSW) examiner, should
indicate this in the Special Requests section of
the enrolment form. This information will ensure
that the examiner is not scheduled to examine
his/her own candidates, either past or present.
If rescheduling is necessary due to a candidates
failure to indicate this information on the
enrolment form, additional transfer fees may
be charged.
School examinations
If any of your candidates are likely to be required
to undertake NAPLAN tests, School Certificate
tests, Higher School Certificate examinations or
other important examinations or school
commitments during your scheduled examining
period, please state the dates to be avoided in the
Special Requests section of the enrolment form.
The information printed inside the front cover of
this handbook can assist you in determining
these dates.
FMusA/FSDA
FMusA and FSDA candidates MUST submit their
proposed programs to AMEB (NSW) no later than
29 April 2011. Once these programs have been
approved by the AMEB, candidates will receive a
program approval letter.
Photocopies of prerequisites MUST be attached
to the enrolment form (refer to the 2011 Manual
of Syllabuses).
Program notes for FMusA examinations should
be forwarded to the State Office by email in Word
format no later than Friday, 12 August 2011.
LMusA program approvals
If a program approval is needed, it should be
attached to the enrolment form. No requests for
LMusA program approvals will be accepted after
29 July 2011.
Reminders
By signing the enrolment forms and entering
candidates for examinations you have agreed to abide
by the regulations contained in this handbook and on
the AMEB (NSW) website. If you are enrolling
students for examinations, it is your responsibility to
inform your students and their parents or guardians
of all the conditions of enrolment and the examination
requirements.
Check Dates Carefully Before Submitting
Your Enrolment
You should be prepared for your students
examinations to be scheduled at any time during the
advertised periods. Please be aware that some of
these dates fall at the beginning or end of
government school holiday periods and you should
therefore advise your students of the possibility of
being scheduled on those dates.
A fee of $25 per candidate per examination will be
charged for any special request that is not written
on the original enrolment form.
Special requests will not be accepted less than two
months before the commencement of the relevant
examination series or postcode period. Further
information regarding AMEB (NSW) policies can be
found on the Policies section of our website
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
Avoiding Other Additional Fees
The AMEB (NSW) is not responsible for delays
caused by the postal services. To allow for any
irregularities and avoid late fees, it is best to allow a
few extra days before the due closing date for
enrolments to ensure that the forms reach us in time.
Envelopes postmarked after the closing date will incur
a late fee.

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Music Examination Additional Requirements
In the following practical examinations, an additional written examination is required. The
additional requirement need not be completed before the principal examination, but until both
are passed, the examination is incomplete and no certificate will be awarded.
PRACTICAL AWARD ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
Grade 6 Practice of Music Pass Grade 2 Theory or Musicianship or Music Craft
AMusA Performing Pass Grade 5 Theory or Musicianship or Music Craft
LMusA Performing Pass Grade 6 Theory or Musicianship or Music Craft
(Please refer to Regulation 19 in the 2011 Manual of Syllabuses for exceptions.)
Speech and Drama Prerequisite Requirements
There are NO prerequisites in the Voice and Communication syllabus.
For ADPA, LDPA and FSDA examinations candidates must pass a qualifying examination(s)
before entering for the principal examination. In all cases the stated prerequisite is the minimum
requirement. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide notification as to the date of
passing the prerequisite requirement, and the state in which the examination was held.
Please refer to the 2011 Manual of Speech Syllabuses for more information.
EXAMINATION PREREQUISITES
ASDA Speech & Drama
These Diplomas were withdrawn at the end of 2009.
See Speech and Drama Diploma codes for more information
about completing your ASDA or LSDA in 2011.
LSDA Speech & Drama
FSDA Speech & Drama Pass LSDA Speech & Drama OR
Pass LDPA Drama & Performance
ADPA Drama & Performance Pass Grade 7 S&P Theory OR Theory of S&D AND
B grading CDPA Drama & Performance OR
B grading Grade 7 Speech & Drama
LDPA Drama & Performance Pass ADPA Drama & Performance OR
Pass ASDA Speech & Drama

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Confirmation of Enrolment
You will receive a computer-generated confirmation of your enrolment(s) as soon as practicable
after the information has been processed. The Confirmation of Enrolment is your tax invoice and
your only official receipt from the AMEB (NSW). Please promptly and thoroughly check this
important document.
The Confirmation of Enrolment provides the opportunity for teachers to double-check that
all information relevant to their candidates has been accurately recorded. Please advise us
of any errors immediately in writing. Failure to notify AMEB (NSW) of an anomaly (correct
name, grade, subject code, etc) on the Confirmation of Enrolment within 21 days of the
notification being sent will result in an additional $25 fee per candidate per examination.
The way the name is spelt on the Confirmation is the way it will appear on the certificate.
Replacement certificates will incur a fee of $27.50 each. It is not possible to substitute alternative
candidates at this stage. Please note that the preferred venue listed on your Confirmation of
Enrolment may be changed, subject to suitability and availability as set out on page 18 of this
handbook. If you have NOT received a Confirmation of Enrolment within one month of the closing
date, the teacher or private entrant who signed the enrolment form should check the progress of
the enrolment via AMEB Connect (www.ameb.nsw.edu.au). If examination details cannot be
found, please telephone the AMEB (NSW) to check the status of your enrolment.
Practical Examination
Practical examinations are conducted in accordance with all syllabus requirements set out in the
2011 Manual of Syllabuses and in accordance with the policies and procedures in this
handbook. Teachers enrolling for an Old syllabus must consult the Manual of Syllabuses edition
specified in the subject codes on pages 3239 of this handbook.
Notice of Practical Examination
Every effort will be made to ensure that a Notice of Practical Examination for each candidate is
dispatched to the teacher/private candidate approximately three weeks before the examination.
These notices must be given to candidates for presentation at the examination venue. Our
website provides provisional examination dates as soon as they are scheduled. You can check
these provisional dates via the AMEB Connect section of our website (www.ameb.nsw.edu.au).
It is possible that your candidates examinations may be scheduled on a weekday or Saturday.
It is also possible that examinations may be scheduled during school holidays. Please check
carefully the day, date, venue and studio number (if applicable) on each candidates Notice of
Practical Examination.
Additional Teacher Responsibilities
Make sure your candidates instruments are correctly assembled and tuned before entering
the examination room. This is the responsibility of the teacher, not the examiner.
Arrange for an accompanist (where applicable) and cover any costs involved.
Advise candidates undertaking practical examinations that they MUST have original copies of all
the music required for performance, in the appropriate order, at the beginning of the examination.
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Other Examination Matters for the Teacher to Note
Teachers are not allowed to alter the examination schedule for their students under any
circumstances. Examiners will only accept schedule alterations initiated by the AMEB
(NSW) office.
Pre-recorded accompaniment is not acceptable, unless specified by the syllabus. In For
Leisure or CPM syllabuses where candidates wish to use backing tracks, ensure that your
students understand that it is their responsibility to provide and operate suitable equipment
for such performances. AMEB (NSW) does not provide facilities such as CD players for the
use of backing tracks.
If a candidate presents a piece of music (other than Own Choice or Extra List) that is not
listed in the syllabus for which they are enrolled, their mark will be downgraded. For more
information, see Regulation 25 in the 2011 Manual of Music Syllabuses.
Refund Policy
The AMEB (NSW) enrolment, examination preparation and scheduling processes incur
significant costs for the AMEB (NSW), irrespective of whether candidates actually present on the
day of their examinations. However, if a candidate wishes to withdraw from his/her examination,
it must be submitted in writing and will be considered under the following conditions:
A full refund (less $20 per candidate per examination administration fee) will be issued if a
written request is received before the Series closing date or at least three months prior to
the commencement of the relevant series (Series 04), regional practical examination period
(Series 02, 08), or postcode period (Series 03, 10).
A 50% refund will be issued if written advice of withdrawal is received as follows:
written examinations (Series 01, 05) at least one month before the commencement of
the particular series (see page 23).
practical examinations at least two months before the commencement of the relevant
series (Series 04, 06, 09), regional practical examination period (Series 02, 08), or
postcode period (Series 03, 10). See page 22 of this handbook for dates.
Exact dates for refunds as described above can be found in the tables for practical and
written examinations that appear in the centre pages of this handbook.
No refund will be applicable after the time frames outlined above. It is the responsibility of
the teacher to ensure that their students and their families are aware of these deadlines.
Postcode Policy Second Metropolitan Series
Due to the large number of candidates entered for the Second Metropolitan Series of
Examinations it is necessary for the AMEB (NSW) to divide the examinations into different
periods. The teachers suburb as indicated on the enrolment form will be used to schedule that
teachers candidates into a particular postcode period. Postcode periods are indicated on
page 22 of this handbook and, in order to provide continuity for teachers and candidates, they
do not change from year to year.
Regardless of a teachers post office box postcode, candidates will be examined according to the
postcode of the teachers suburb that appears on the enrolment form. If your teaching studio
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letter of explanation to the enrolment form. In this event the postcode period will apply to the
teaching studio address.
Where a teacher has arranged for examinations to be held in another private studio, the
postcode period of that studio will apply for examination scheduling. This does not apply to
official venues offered by AMEB (NSW).
In the event of a teacher changing address between the time of enrolment and the examination
date, the original enrolling postcode will apply.
Venues
Metropolitan examinations
Venue Examination Availability
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith* Weekdays and Saturdays
*available in limited examination periods
AMEB Clarence Street, Sydney CBD Weekdays and Saturdays
Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney CBD Saturdays only
If candidates nominate an examination on either a weekday or a Saturday, we will do our best to
accommodate that request. However, if this is not possible due to the availability of studios
and/or examiners, candidates will be scheduled at the most appropriate venue on either a
weekday or a Saturday at the above listed venues.
Warm-up rooms
Where a warm-up room is provided, it is for the purpose of warming up and tuning instruments
and not for rehearsing repertoire. Should additional time or privacy be required, studio hire is
available at the Clarence Street Level 8 studios during business hours.
Clarence Street Level 8 Studios
Singing, brass, woodwind and string candidates of all grades, and piano candidates presenting
for AMEB practical examinations at an Eighth Grade, Certificate of Performance, Associate or
Licentiate level at this venue are invited to use our warm-up facilities for five minutes per
candidate before their examination. Warm-up facilities for lower grades of piano at this venue
should not be expected.
Other AMEB examination venues
Warm-up facilities are not available to candidates or their accompanists at other AMEB
examination venues. Such facilities cannot be guaranteed and should not be expected.
Private studios
There must be a minimum total of four hours examining per instrument category before an
examiner may be scheduled to examine at a private venue/studio. If teachers using a venue
have a combined total of less than four hours examining, the AMEB (NSW) will organise
another venue for the examinations.
It may be possible for examination timetables in private studios to be re-ordered, only if a
request is submitted in writing to the AMEB (NSW) office not less than 48 hours before the
examination timetable. Teachers and/or studio hosts are NOT to make contact with
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It is the responsibility of the visiting teacher to ensure that the private studio is available and
appropriate for your students examinations.
It is expected that candidates and visiting teachers will respect the facilities at the
examination studio by waiting only in the area directed by the host teacher, leaving the
premises on completion of examinations, and not interrupting examinations in progress.
If you elect to have your students examined at another teachers private studio, your contact
details may be given to the venue owner.
To see if your studio meets our criteria as an examination venue, please consult the Policies
section of the AMEB (NSW) website (www.ameb.nsw.edu.au).
Please note that recording the whole, or any part, of any AMEB examination is not permitted.
Federal examinations
Federal music practical examinations (LMusA, FMusA, LTMusA) will be held at a Sydney
metropolitan venue to be determined by the AMEB (NSW).
Examination Reports
Queries and complaints
AMEB examinations are conducted as a formal process on a strict timetable. In order that other
candidates are not disadvantaged, it is not possible for examiners to discuss reports or other
examination issues with teachers, parents or candidates at the examination venue.
Queries or objections about any examination results or examiners must be set out in writing and
sent by email or post addressed to the State Manager. Verbal objections will not be accepted and
no complaint will be considered more than 10 days after receipt of the examination report.
Letters of complaint concerning an examiner will be forwarded to that examiner for comment,
after which a response will be issued by the State Manager. More information can be obtained
from the Policies section of the AMEB (NSW) website (www.ameb.nsw.edu.au).
Trainee examiners
A trainee examiner may be present during grade examinations. This examination experience is
vital for trainees in order to maintain AMEBs high examining standards. In such an instance,
the candidate will receive the Supervising Examiners result and written report.
Diploma examinations
Diploma examinations require two specialist examiners. In instances where it is not feasible to
schedule two examiners in a regional area, AMusA candidates will be required to travel to
Sydney during the period 17 September to 7 October to be examined. LMusA and FMusA
examinations are held in Sydney during the September/October school holidays and/or days
surrounding this period. Transfers are not possible from Series 4.
Candidates are advised that they must bring a copy of their music for the examiners so that they
can be certain of the edition from which the candidate is working.
Provisional enrolments
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Privacy Policy
The AMEB (NSW) and the Office of the Board of Studies NSW are fully compliant with the
provisions of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (the Act). Information
provided by teachers, candidates, examiners and other employees of the Office of the Board of
Studies is collected, stored and administered in accordance with the Act.
For more details, please consult the Policies section of the AMEB (NSW) website
(www.ameb.nsw.edu.au)
Non English-speaking candidates
Non English-speaking candidates who wish to have an accredited interpreter present at their
exam must apply to the AMEB (NSW) in writing. The cost of the interpreter service will be the
responsibility of the candidate. Accredited interpreters may be contacted through the Language
Services division of the Community Relations Commission of NSW on 1300 651 500. Fees and
booking information can be found on their website: www.crc.nsw.gov.au/services
Candidates requiring Special Provisions
To ensure that the examination process is accessible to all, provisions may be made for
candidates with special needs. Our policy may be found in the Policies section of the AMEB
(NSW) website (www.ameb.nsw.edu.au). Please forward a copy of the candidates medical
documentation to the AMEB (NSW) office with their enrolment form. Before the examination
AMEB (NSW) must cite, verify, approve, receive signed permission from the candidate or their
parent/guardian if under 18 and then process this request. Documentation therefore must reach
the AMEB (NSW) office no later than 14 days before the scheduled examination date. Under no
circumstances will AMEB (NSW) examiners accept medical certificates or additional
correspondence on the day of the examination.
Dress code
AMEB examinations follow a formal and structured process. Candidates are advised to consider
the occasion as they would any performance opportunity and dress appropriately in a smart
casual style.
Photocopies
Composers, authors and playwrights depend to a significant extent on royalty income from sales
of their publications, as does the AMEB. Those using photocopies of printed material should
ensure that the copies do not contravene the Copyright Act. Unauthorised photocopying is illegal.
Photocopies of AMEB publications must not be taken into AMEB examinations. Please also note
the relevant paragraph under General Requirements, Practical Examinations in the 2011 Manual
of Syllabuses. You may contact APRA/AMCOS or our office to obtain a copy of the AMCOS
publication, A Practical Copyright Guide to the Use of Print Music in Australia. Please refer to the
APRA/AMCOS website (www.apra-amcos.com.au/About/Copyright.aspx) for further information.
Downloaded musical scores
Candidates who present for examination using scores obtained through free download from
websites should note that they bear responsibility to ensure that copyright clearance for the use
of this material has been obtained. Candidates should note that heavy penalties apply for the
improper use of copyright material.

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Certificates
Grade Certificates
Please allow approximately four weeks for certificates to be issued and posted.
Diploma Certificates
Diploma certificates are presented at the Annual Presentation Ceremony in March each year,
along with Distinction medals where applicable. Candidates who cannot attend the Diploma
Presentation Ceremony will receive their certificates through the mail.
Certificates for Groups
One certificate will be issued with the group name as supplied on the enrolment form. If you
would like one additional certificate with the names of all group members please write to the
office providing the appropriate names. Further copies of this certificate may be supplied at the
request of the teacher, at a cost of $11 per certificate.
AMEB (NSW) Distinction Certificates
From 2011, AMEB (NSW) will no longer issue an additional certificate for A+ gradings in
practical examinations or for 95% or higher in written examinations.
One certificate only will be issued for all grade examinations in Music and Speech and Drama
subjects.
Grading descriptors for grade certificates will reflect the following marks:
Grading Descriptor Written Practical
High Distinction 95% 100% A+
Honours 85% 94% A
Credit 75% 84% B+ or B
Pass 65% 74% C+ or C
Please note: The AMEB (NSW) is not responsible for the delivery of mail once it has left the
office. Reimbursement for lost articles may be claimed from Australia Post and compensation
may be paid at their discretion.
Replacement certificates will incur a fee of $27.50 each.

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23
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2011 Written Examinations Dates and Closing Dates
Series No. Examination Dates Closing Dates Last Dates for Refunds
NB: After this date late fees apply.
Refund Less
Administration Fee 50% Refund
01 1620 May Friday 18 February 18 February 17 April
4 March for accredited schools
05 2226 August Friday 10 June 10 June 23 July
2011 Written Examination Dates and Times
MUSICIANSHIP THEORY OF MUSIC
Grade Time Grade Time
Tuesday
(Aural only)
17 May
23 August
4
5
6
7
8
AMusA
9.30 10.10
10.30 11.10
11.30 12.10
1.30 2.15
2.30 3.15
3.30 4.30
Wednesday
18 May
24 August
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9.30 11.00
2.00 3.30
2.00 3.30
9.30 10.30
9.30 11.00
2.00 4.30
9.30 12.00
9.30 12.00
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 (Section I)
CTMusA (Section I)
AMusA (Section I)
ATMusA (Section I)
LMusA (Section I)
9.30 10.30
2.00 3.30
2.00 4.00
9.30 12.30
9.30 12.30
2.00 5.00
9.30 12.30
9.30 11.30*
9.30 12.30
9.30 12.30*
9.30 12.30*
Thursday
19 May
25 August
AMusA 9.30 12.30
7 (Section II)
AMusA (Section II)
LMusA (Section II)
9.30 12.30
9.30 12.30
9.30 12.30*
Friday
20 May
28 August
AMusA (Section III)
LMusA (Section III)
LTMusA (Section I)
9.30 12.30
9.30 12.30*
9.30 12.30*
MUSIC CRAFT
Grade Time
Monday Preliminary Aural 8.45 9.05
16 May Written 9.40 10.10
22 August
Grade 1 Written 9.40 10.10
Aural 10.30 10.55
Grade 2 Aural 11.20 11.45
Written 12.10 12.50
Grade 3 Aural 1.40 2.20
Written 2.50 3.50
Grade 4 Written 2.50 4.20
Aural 4.40 5.20
Tuesday Grade 5 Aural 12.30 1.15
23 August Grade 6 Aural 1.30 2.15
Wednesday Grade 5 Written 9.30 11.30
24 August Grade 6 Written 2.00 4.30
It is not possible to reschedule any written
examination to an alternative date or time.
* LMusA, CTMusA,
ATMusA and LTMusA
Written examinations are
held in August only.
CTMusA, ATMusA and
LTMusA Folios a letter
requesting submission of
the folio will be sent prior to
the practical examination.
SPEECH AND PERFORMANCE THEORY
Grade Time
Thursday 1 9.30 10.15
19 May 2 2.00 3.00
25 August 3 2.00 3.30
4 2.00 4.00
5 9.30 12.00
6 9.30 12.30
7 9.30 12.30
ASDA 9.30 12.30
ADPA 9.30 12.30
APCA Folio only
LSDA (Section II) 2.00 5.00
LSDA (Section III) Dissertation
LDPA 2.00 5.00
Closing date for transfers from May to August
examination series (in the same year): 17 April
Written examinations are conducted throughout
Australia on the same date.
2011 teachers handbook 24

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amebnsw
Practical Exam Transfers
Examination scheduling is a process that involves a
great deal of variables, and the magnitude of this task
necessitates closing dates that may be some months
prior to the examination dates. We understand that
situations out of your control may arise at short
notice. Please be aware that this creates a challenge
for all concerned.
A great volume of transfer requests are received by
AMEB (NSW) each week, and the processing of these
transfers disrupts and slows down the rate at which
we can release completed examination schedules for
all candidates.
Details for the transfer process and associated fees
are listed below.
Before Scheduling
Original Series Transfer Exam Series Documents Required Closing Date for Transfer Transfer Fee
Series 2 Country Series 8 Country Add.
Written notice via
email, mail or fax
Series 2 regions
Period 1 6 April 2011
Period 2 27 April 2011
Period 3 18 May 2011
No charge
Series 2 Country Series 3 Second Metro
Series 6 First Metro Series 3 Second Metro
Written notice via
email, mail or fax
26 February 2011 No charge
Series 6 AMusA only Series 4 Diploma
Series 6 First Metro
Series 10 Speech &
Drama
Any transfer requests received after the above closing date and BEFORE scheduling will incur $55 transfer fee
per candidate per examination or a maximum of $220 fee per studio.
Apart from Exceptional Circumstances, transfers from the designated period for Series 4 (Diploma) examinations
and for Accordion, Harp, Electric Organ and Organ examinations in the Second Metropolitan Series will not be
permitted.
Before Scheduling of Series 3 Second Metropolitan
Postcode Period Transfers
Original Exam
Series
Transfer Exam Series Documents Required
Closing Date for
Transfer
Transfer Fee
Period 1 Period 2, 3, 4 or 5
Special Request
section on original
enrolment form to be
completed
10 June 2011
for all transfer requests
$55 per candidate per
examination with a
maximum of $220 per
studio.
This fee is applicable
for each different
transfer period.
Please note: It is not possible to transfer examinations to the following year under any circumstances.

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After Scheduling
Once the date has been scheduled, it is not possible
to arrange alternative dates for practical examinations
for any reason other than on substantiated medical,
religious, school endorsed educational grounds,
verified work-related grounds or relevant generally
recognised days of cultural significance. No other
grounds for transfer will be considered.
If a candidate is unable to attend his or her practical
examination due to one of the above reasons, an
alternative date may be offered, provided that:
venues and examiners are available
a written request for a transfer has been
submitted to the AMEB (NSW) no later than two
weeks after the scheduled examination date.
If AMEB (NSW) is unable to reschedule a country
examination while examiners are still touring that
particular region, candidates requesting a transfer will
be required to travel to Sydney.
Medical transfers must include a medical certificate
from a registered doctor stating:
when the condition emerged
how the condition affected the candidates ability
to be examined
when it is anticipated the candidate will be fit to
undertake their examination.
In some cases it may be necessary for the doctor
and/or parent/guardian to also complete a Medical
Transfer form.
Other transfers (as outlined above) must include an
official letter from the school, workplace or relevant
organisation outlining the reason for the candidates
inability to attend the examination.
Transfer fees for all transfers are as follows:
$55 for Level 1 (Preliminary 4th Grade) per
candidate per examination
$66 for Level 2 (5th8th Grade and Certificate of
Performance, any CPM Advancing Step) per
candidate per examination
$99 for Level 3 (Associate Licentiate) per
candidate per examination.
Submit the above documents and payment to AMEB
(NSW) office together with a clear indication as to
when the candidate will be able to undertake the
examination. Transfer dates may be offered with
minimal notice. Every effort will be made to
accommodate transfers, but rescheduling cannot be
guaranteed and should not be expected.
If a transfer cannot be arranged, your transfer request
and fee will not be processed.
Please note: It is not possible under any
circumstances to transfer examinations to the
following year.
Studio Transfers
Where a teacher has arranged for examinations to be
held in a particular studio in the Second Metropolitan
Series, the postcode period of that studio will apply
for examination scheduling. If a studio has applied for
a transfer to another postcode period, all students
attending that studio will be examined in the
nominated period.
Change of Teacher
Teachers should ensure that they only enrol
candidates whom they are currently teaching and
who have agreed to sit for an AMEB (NSW)
examination.
In order to safeguard the interests of all parties, any
request to change the teacher listed in an enrolment
after the initial enrolment has been processed
requires confirmation from the enrolling teacher.
There will be a fee of $55.00 charged to reassign
candidates from one teacher to another or from/to
private candidate status after enrolment. A Change of
Teacher form can be downloaded from the Teacher
Support section of our website
(www.ameb.nsw.edu.au). Please complete and
forward this form to the AMEB (NSW) office with your
$55 payment.
Please note: A change of teacher does not change
the exam period. The exam will still be set according
to the original enrolling teachers postcode. An
additional fee of $55.00 will apply in order to move
the exam to another period. Candidates may not
change the enrolling teacher once the examination
has taken place. This policy applies to all AMEB
(NSW) examinations.

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amebnsw
Written Examinations
Written examinations are conducted in accordance
with syllabus requirements set out in the AMEB 2011
Manual of Syllabuses and in accordance with the
policies and procedures in this handbook.
Candidates may enrol for two grades of written
examinations in the same series provided the
examinations are not scheduled at the same time.
Notice of Written Examination
A Notice of Written Examination for each candidate is
dispatched to the teacher/private candidate
approximately two weeks before the examination.
Please note the precise time, date and location for
the examination. You will receive two notices in the
case of Music Craft and Musicianship exams that
have an aural and written component. These may be
listed on opposite sides of the one A4 page, so please
ensure you check both sides of your Notice of Written
Examination carefully.
This notice must be given to the candidate to present
at the examination venue.
Teachers should ensure that their students:
attend the venue indicated on the Notice of
Written Examination
arrive at the examination venue at least 20
minutes before the scheduled commencement
time. Reading time (if applicable) will commence
10 minutes before the advertised start of the
examination
only take pens, pencils, erasers and rulers into
the examination room. Any paper product will be
confiscated with the exception of an approved
English/Foreign Language Dictionary and text
required for Sixth Grade and Seventh Grade
Speech and Performance
do not take mobile phones or computer
equipment into the examination
complete the attendance slip correctly
check that they receive the correct paper from
the supervisor as more than one paper may be
issued at the same examination venue
know that Theory of Music paper is white, the
Musicianship paper is blue, the Music Craft
paper is yellow and Speech and Performance
Theory is green
write their correct candidate number on the paper.
Candidates whose first language is not English may
use a dictionary in written examinations, providing
that the dictionary is foreign language/English.
Candidates should advise the State Office in writing
that they intend to use a dictionary when they enrol,
outlining their reasons for doing so. The AMEB (NSW)
will then provide the candidate with a letter of
authorisation that must be presented to the
examination supervisor prior to the commencement
of writing. The supervisor will check that the
dictionary falls within the guidelines, and that it does
not include any other written material.
Before the scheduled commencement of all written
examinations (except the aural component of the
Musicianship and Music Craft examinations), 10
minutes reading time is allowed. No writing will be
permitted during this time. At the commencement
of the aural Musicianship and aural Music Craft
examinations, candidates will be given a short
listening time in order to become familiar with the
sounds used on the examination recording. At the
conclusion of the aural Musicianship and aural Music
Craft examinations candidates will have 10 minutes
checking time during which writing is permitted.
Manuscript paper for rough working will be provided
for all aural and written examinations. The supervisor
will collect all unused working papers; no manuscript
paper may be taken from the room. Only the worked
paper (and any attached sheets) will be considered
for marking. Pencilled answers are only acceptable if
they are clearly legible.
Written Venues
Sydney metropolitan area
Examinations will be held throughout the metropolitan
area in schools, colleges and community halls.
Teachers should indicate their preferred examination
area on the enrolment form. However, where a
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no preference of area is specified, candidates will be
directed to the available venue nearest to the
teachers address.
The Confirmation of Enrolment will indicate the
teachers preferred examination area. Please notify
the AMEB (NSW) immediately if this area is incorrect.
While every effort is made to accommodate
candidates in the preferred area, the capacity and
availability of venues may require alterations without
notice. Please check the venue carefully on the
Notice of Written Examination.
All Speech and Drama candidates may be directed to
one central Sydney venue.
Candidates for Music Craft and Aural Musicianship
examinations will be directed to central examination
venues. Music Craft Aural and Written components
are held on the same day (Monday, 22 August) at the
same venue (with the exception of Fifth and Sixth
Grades of Music Craft), but the Aural and Written
components of Musicianship may be held at different
venues.
Examination areas country
A minimum of 10 candidates per day is required in
order for any examination venue to be established.
For this reason teachers are advised that they should
collaborate with other teachers in their area and enter
candidates for the same session in order to ensure a
local venue. Teachers must be aware that the
preferred area nominated on the Confirmation of
Enrolment may vary from the venue finally allocated
on the Notice of Examination. Candidates in country
areas may be required to travel to the nearest
available venue. However, in response to teacher
feedback, the AMEB (NSW) agrees that no candidate
should travel more than 125 kilometres (each way)
from their teachers studio to the examination venue
on any one day. Students sitting for Musicianship
examinations with Aural components should travel
no more than 70 kilometres (each way) from their
teachers studio to the examination venue on each
of the two days involved. If a Musicianship candidate
travels further than 70 kilometres (each way) on one
day, then the other component of the examination will
be held in their teachers local centre. If scheduling
has already commenced, late enrollees may have to
travel further than the distances indicated above.
Written Transfers
Transfer of examinations between series
It is not possible under any circumstances to transfer
examinations from one year to another. However,
candidates may transfer from one written series to
another in the same year. This can be arranged free
of charge provided the AMEB (NSW) receives written
notification at least one month before the
commencement of the series in which the candidate
was originally enrolled. A transfer fee of $55 will apply
if less than one months notice is provided. The
AMEB (NSW) must be notified prior to the scheduled
examination.
Traditional written examinations and online
written examinations
It is not possible under any circumstances to transfer
from a traditional written examination to an online
examination or from an online written examination to
a traditional written examination.
Issue of Examination Results and
Certificates
Written examination results and certificates are issued
within eight weeks of the examination date. The
marked papers of all Theory of Music and Musicianship
candidates from Grades 13 are returned to the
teacher. Candidates for Grade 4 and above and all
candidates sitting for Music Craft examinations receive
a report from the assessor giving the marks awarded for
each section and any relevant comments. No Music
Craft papers will be returned to teachers. However,
teachers may come to the office to view the papers at a
cost of $10 per paper. Arrangements to view papers
must be made in advance.
Reassessment of Written Examination
Papers
If you believe an error has been made, AMEB (NSW)
must be notified within 12 weeks of the examination
date. A reassessment can be arranged on the receipt
of a fee of $50. In the event that an error is
established this fee will be refunded. The criteria for
reassessment are limited only to cases of incorrect
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addition of the marks and/or errors of fact. Requests
based on differences in interpretation or professional
judgement will not be considered.
All Music Craft papers and papers from Grade 4
upwards in Theory of Music and Musicianship with a
result of 63 or 64 will automatically be re-assessed by
a second assessor. The reviewed mark will be the
mark recorded and the reviewed report will be issued
to the teacher. The assessors decision is final and no
correspondence will be entered into regarding that
decision.
Provisional Enrolments
Candidates needing an additional requirement of a
written component in order to complete their AMusA
or LMusA examination, and who enrol in the May
series of written examinations, may submit a
Provisional Enrolment for the same grade and syllabus
for the August series as a safeguard against an
unsatisfactory result on the first attempt. This also
applies to Speech and Drama candidates who require
prerequisites in order to enrol for ADPA, LDPA or
FSDA practical examinations. In the event that the
candidate is successful in the first series, a full refund
(less $20 administration fee) will be issued provided
we receive written notification of the withdrawal by
13 July 2011. Enrolments for both series must be
made at the same time by the closing date for the
May written examinations, and the August enrolment
must be clearly marked Provisional Enrolment.
AMEB (NSW) Policies
Information regarding the following AMEB (NSW)
policies can be located on our website,
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au under Examinations !
Policies. Teachers should familiarise themselves with
these policies as they form part of the conditions for
enrolment.
The policies are:
AMEB Teaching Shields
Appeal Procedures
Candidates with Special Needs
Certificates
Child Protection Procedures
Copyright
Criteria for the Use of Private Studios
Privacy Policy
Provisional Enrolments for Written Examinations.
If you do not have access to the internet the AMEB
(NSW) will be happy to send you a hard copy of this
information.
THE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF NSW
How can Membership of our Association benet you?
As a Member, you have access to:
Building your studio by our successful referral service, assisted by our
websites user-friendly music teacher search
Accreditation for all instruments and voice
The Studio magazine published quarterly keeping you informed about your
profession
Professional development workshops & conferences
Junior Music Festivals, Scholarships and various other benets.
For further details on the above,
please contact the MTA on 02 9570 1436
Email: info@musicnsw.com.au Website: www.musicnsw.com.au
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The relevant subject code must be used on the enrolment form.
Musicianship Fee ($)
0021 First Grade 65.00
Theory of Music Fee ($) 0022 Second Grade 65.00
0023 Third Grade 70.00
0002 Second Grade 66.00
0024 Fourth Grade 77.00
0025 Fifth Grade 80.00
0026 Sixth Grade 80.00
0027 Seventh Grade 111.00
0028 Eighth Grade 111.00
0007
0008
Seventh Grade, Paper 1
Seventh Grade, Paper 2
106.00
106.00
0029
0030
Associate, Section I
Associate, Section II
113.00
113.00
0009
0010
0011
0012
0013
0014
Associate, Paper 1
Associate, Paper 2
Associate, Paper 3
Licentiate, Paper 1
Licentiate, Paper 2
Licentiate, Paper 3
109.00
109.00
109.00
119.00
119.00
119.00
Music Craft
1540 Preliminary
1541 First Grade
1542 Second Grade
1543 Third Grade
1544 Fourth Grade
Fee ($)
65.00
67.00
67.00
73.00
77.00
Online Written Examinations
Theory of Music
First and Second Grades
Musicianship
First and Second Grades
Music Craft
Preliminary, First and Second Grades
For more information regarding fees and the
availability of online examinations in NSW and ACT
please visit: www.ameb.edu.au and
www.amebexams.edu.au
Teaching Certificates and Diplomas
Please specify relevant instrument on enrolment form.
Certificate Teacher of Music (CTMusA)
Fee ($)
0904 Section I (Written) 109.00
0905 Section II (Folio) 109.00
0906 Section III (A) (Practical) 139.00
0907 Section III (B) (Practical) 139.00
Associate Teacher of Music (ATMusA)
Fee ($)
Licentiate Teacher of Music (LTMusA)
Fee ($)
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Practical Examination Music
Keyboard Instruments
P Plate Piano Fee ($)
Candidates for P Plate Piano present 3 pieces in
1351
1352
Book One
Book Two
60.00
60.00
these non-graded assessments. For more information
visit www.pplatepiano.com.au
1353 Book Three 60.00
Piano for Leisure Fee ($) Piano for Leisure Fee ($)
2011 NEW Syllabus 2010 OLD Syllabus
1280 Preliminary NEW 64.00 1820 Preliminary OLD 64.00
1281 First Grade NEW 71.00 1821 First Grade OLD 71.00
1282 Second Grade NEW 71.00 1822 Second Grade OLD 71.00
1283 Third Grade NEW 75.00 1823 Third Grade OLD 75.00
1284 Fourth Grade NEW 75.00 1824 Fourth Grade OLD 75.00
1285 Fifth Grade NEW 83.00 1825 Fifth Grade OLD 83.00
1286 Sixth Grade NEW 83.00 1826 Sixth Grade OLD 83.00
1287 Seventh Grade NEW 91.00 1827 Seventh Grade OLD 91.00
1288 Eighth Grade NEW 106.00 1828 Eighth Grade OLD 106.00
1289 Certificate Perf NEW 139.00 1829 Certificate Perf OLD 139.00
Piano (Pianoforte) Fee ($) Piano (Pianoforte) Fee ($)
1560 Preliminary Grade NEW 69.00 1140 Preliminary OLD 69.00
1561 First Grade NEW 72.00 1141 First Grade OLD 72.00
1562 Second Grade NEW 72.00 1142 Second Grade OLD 72.00
1563 Third Grade NEW 82.00 1143 Third Grade OLD 82.00
1564 Fourth Grade NEW 82.00 1144 Fourth Grade OLD 82.00
1565 Fifth Grade NEW 89.00 1145 Fifth Grade OLD 89.00
1566 Sixth Grade NEW 89.00 1146 Sixth Grade OLD 89.00
1567 Seventh Grade NEW 101.00 1147 Seventh Grade OLD 101.00
1568 Eighth Grade NEW 120.00 1148 Eighth Grade OLD 120.00
1569 Certificate Perf NEW 139.00 1149 Associate Perf OLD 213.00
1570 Associate Perf NEW 213.00 1152 Licentiate Perf OLD 319.00
1571 Licentiate Perf NEW 319.00
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Other Keyboard Instruments
Accordion Stradella Fee ($) Organ Fee ($)
0610 Preliminary 69.00 0373 Third Grade 82.00
0611 First Grade 72.00 0374 Fourth Grade 82.00
0612 Second Grade 72.00 0375 Fifth Grade 89.00
0613 Third Grade 82.00 0376 Sixth Grade 89.00
0614 Fourth Grade 82.00 0377 Seventh Grade 101.00
0615 Fifth Grade 89.00 0378 Eighth Grade 120.00
0616 Sixth Grade 89.00 0379 Associate Perf 213.00
0617 Seventh Grade 101.00 0427 Licentiate Perf 319.00
0618
0619
Eighth Grade
Associate Perf
120.00
213.00
Electronic Organ Fee ($)
0620 Licentiate Perf 319.00 0090 Preliminary 69.00
Accordion Free Bass Fee ($)
0630 Preliminary 69.00 0093 Third Grade 82.00
0631 First Grade 72.00 0094 Fourth Grade 82.00
0632 Second Grade 72.00 0095 Fifth Grade 89.00
0633 Third Grade 82.00 0096 Sixth Grade 89.00
0634 Fourth Grade 82.00 0097 Seventh Grade 101.00
0635 Fifth Grade 89.00 0098 Eighth Grade 120.00
0636 Sixth Grade 89.00 0099 Associate Perf 213.00
0637 Seventh Grade 101.00 0909 Licentiate Perf 319.00
0639 Associate Perf 213.00
0640 Licentiate Perf 319.00
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Stringed Instruments
Fees are as follows for all
Stringed Instrument Codes:
Grade Fee ($)
Preliminary Grade 69.00
First Grade 72.00
Second Grade 72.00
Third Grade 82.00
Fourth Grade 82.00
Fifth Grade 89.00
Sixth Grade 89.00
Seventh Grade 101.00
Eighth Grade 120.00
Certificate of
Performance (NEW) 139.00
Associate Performance 213.00
Licentiate Performance 319.00
Viola
2010/2011 NEW Syllabus
1860 Preliminary NEW
1861 First Grade NEW
1862 Second Grade NEW
1863 Third Grade NEW
1864 Fourth Grade NEW
1865 Fifth Grade NEW
1866 Sixth Grade NEW
1867 Seventh Grade NEW
1868 Eighth Grade NEW
1869 Associate Perf NEW
1870 Licentiate Perf NEW
Viola
2006 OLD Syllabus
No Preliminary Grade OLD
0591 First Grade OLD
0592 Second Grade OLD
0593 Third Grade OLD
0594 Fourth Grade OLD
0595 Fifth Grade OLD
0596 Sixth Grade OLD
0597 Seventh Grade OLD
0598 Eighth Grade OLD
0599 Associate Perf OLD
0600 Licentiate Perf OLD
Violin
1800 Preliminary
1801 First Grade
1802 Second Grade
1803 Third Grade
1804 Fourth Grade
1805 Fifth Grade
1806 Sixth Grade
1807 Seventh Grade
1808 Eighth Grade
1809 Associate Perf
1810 Licentiate Perf
Cello (Violoncello)
2011 NEW Syllabus
1980 Preliminary NEW
1981 First Grade NEW
1982 Second Grade NEW
1983 Third Grade NEW
1984 Fourth Grade NEW
1985 Fifth Grade NEW
1986 Sixth Grade NEW
1989 Certificate Perf NEW
Cello (Violoncello)
2009 OLD Syllabus
0433 Preliminary OLD
0434 First Grade OLD
0435 Second Grade OLD
0436 Third Grade OLD
0437 Fourth Grade OLD
0438 Fifth Grade OLD
0444 Sixth Grade OLD
0445 Seventh Grade OLD
Double Bass
0737 Preliminary
0748 First Grade
0749 Second Grade
0750 Third Grade
0751 Fourth Grade
0752 Fifth Grade
0753 Sixth Grade
0754 Seventh Grade
0755 Eighth Grade
0756 Associate Perf
Harp
No Preliminary Grade
0231 First Grade
0232 Second Grade
0233 Third Grade
0234 Fourth Grade
0235 Fifth Grade
0236 Sixth Grade
0237 Seventh Grade
0238 Eighth Grade
0239 Associate Perf
Classical Guitar
0649 Preliminary
0641 First Grade
0642 Second Grade
0643 Third Grade
0644 Fourth Grade
0645 Fifth Grade
0646 Sixth Grade
0647 Seventh Grade
0648 Eighth Grade
0713 Associate Perf

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Wind Instruments
Flute Oboe
0571 First Grade 1121 First Grade
0572 Second Grade 1122 Second Grade
Fees are as follows for all Wind
0573 Third Grade 1123 Third Grade
Instrument Codes (except For
0574 Fourth Grade 1124 Fourth Grade
Leisure subjects):
0575 Fifth Grade 1125 Fifth Grade
Grade Fee ($) 0576 Sixth Grade 1126 Sixth Grade
0767 Seventh Grade 1127 Seventh Grade
First Grade 72.00
0768 Eighth Grade 1128 Eighth Grade
Second Grade 72.00
0769 Associate Perf 1129 Associate Perf
Third Grade 82.00
0770 Licentiate Perf 1130 Licentiate Perf
Fourth Grade 82.00
Fifth Grade 89.00
Clarinet Clarinet
Sixth Grade 89.00
Eighth Grade 120.00
1940 Preliminary NEW 0621 First Grade OLD
Certificate Perf 139.00
1941 First Grade NEW 0622 Second Grade OLD
Associate Perf 213.00
1942 Second Grade NEW 0623 Third Grade OLD
Licentiate Perf 319.00
1943 Third Grade NEW 0624 Fourth Grade OLD
1944 Fourth Grade NEW 0625 Fifth Grade OLD
1945 Fifth Grade NEW 0626 Sixth Grade OLD
Recorder
1946 Sixth Grade NEW 0627 Seventh Grade OLD
0601 First Grade
0602 Second Grade
0603 Third Grade
0604 Fourth Grade
0605 Fifth Grade
1949 Certificate Perf NEW
0606 Sixth Grade
0607 Seventh Grade
Saxophone Saxophone
0608 Eighth Grade
0609 Associate Perf
1961 First Grade NEW 0161 First Grade OLD
1962 Second Grade NEW 0162 Second Grade OLD
Bassoon
1963 Third Grade NEW 0163 Third Grade OLD
0308 First Grade
1964 Fourth Grade NEW 0164 Fourth Grade OLD
0309 Second Grade
1965 Fifth Grade NEW 0165 Fifth Grade OLD
0383 Third Grade
1966 Sixth Grade NEW 0166 Sixth Grade OLD
0384 Fourth Grade
1967 Seventh Grade NEW 0167 Seventh Grade OLD
0385 Fifth Grade
1968 Eighth Grade NEW 0168 Eighth Grade OLD
0386 Sixth Grade
1969 Certificate Perf NEW 0169 Associate Perf OLD
0387 Seventh Grade
1970 Associate Perf NEW 0179 Licentiate Perf OLD
0388 Eighth Grade
0389 Associate Perf
Saxophone for Leisure
Piccolo
Fee ($) Fee ($)
0672 First Grade
1830 Preliminary 64.00 1835 Fifth Grade 83.00
0673 Second Grade
1831 First Grade 71.00 1836 Sixth Grade 83.00
0674 Third Grade
1832 Second Grade 71.00 1837 Seventh Grade 91.00
0174 Fourth Grade
1833 Third Grade 75.00 1838 Eighth Grade 106.00
1834 Fourth Grade 75.00 1839 Certificate Perf 139.00
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Brass Instruments
Brass Instrument Codes:
Grade Fee ($)
First Grade 72.00
Second Grade 72.00
Third Grade 82.00
Fourth Grade 82.00
Fifth Grade 89.00
Sixth Grade 89.00
Eighth Grade 120.00
French Horn
0931 First Grade
0932 Second Grade
0933 Third Grade
0934 Fourth Grade
0935 Fifth Grade
0936 Sixth Grade
0937 Seventh Grade
0938 Eighth Grade
0939 Associate Perf
Trumpet
0921 First Grade
0922 Second Grade
0923 Third Grade
0924 Fourth Grade
0925 Fifth Grade
0926 Sixth Grade
0927 Seventh Grade
0928 Eighth Grade
0929 Associate Perf
Trombone
0941 First Grade
0942 Second Grade
0943 Third Grade
0944 Fourth Grade
0945 Fifth Grade
0946 Sixth Grade
0947 Seventh Grade
0948 Eighth Grade
0949 Associate Perf
Bass Trombone
1165 Fifth Grade
1166 Sixth Grade
1167 Seventh Grade
1168 Eighth Grade
Euphonium
0842 First Grade
0843 Second Grade
0844 Third Grade
0845 Fourth Grade
0851 Fifth Grade
0852 Sixth Grade
0853 Seventh Grade
0854 Eighth Grade
0855 Associate Perf
Tuba
0951 First Grade
0952 Second Grade
0953 Third Grade
0954 Fourth Grade
0955 Fifth Grade
0956 Sixth Grade
0957 Seventh Grade
0958 Eighth Grade
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Band Instruments
E flat Tenor Horn B flat and F Trombone
Band Instrument Codes:
Grade Fee ($)
1032 Second Grade
1033 Third Grade
1062 Second Grade
1063 Third Grade
First Grade 72.00
Second Grade 72.00
1036 Sixth Grade 1066 Sixth Grade
Third Grade 82.00
Fourth Grade 82.00
Fifth Grade 89.00
Sixth Grade 89.00
1038 Eighth Grade
1039 Associate Perf
1068 Eighth Grade
1069 Associate Perf
B flat Baritone E flat Bass Tuba
Eighth Grade 120.00
E flat Soprano Cornet 1046 Sixth Grade 1086 Sixth Grade
1001 First Grade
1002 Second Grade
1003 Third Grade
1004 Fourth Grade
1047 Seventh Grade
1048 Eighth Grade
1049 Associate Perf
1087 Seventh Grade
1088 Eighth Grade
1089 Associate Perf
1005 Fifth Grade
1006 Sixth Grade
B flat Euphonium B flat Bass Tuba
1007 Seventh Grade
1008 Eighth Grade
1009 Associate Perf
B flat Cornet 1076 Sixth Grade 1096 Sixth Grade
1011 First Grade
1012 Second Grade
1078 Eighth Grade 1098 Eighth Grade
1013 Third Grade
1079 Associate Perf 1099 Associate Perf
1014 Fourth Grade
1080 Licentiate Perf 1100 Licentiate Perf
1015 Fifth Grade
1016 Sixth Grade
C Tuba Bass Trombone
1017 Seventh Grade
1018 Eighth Grade
1019 Associate Perf
B flat Flugel Horn
B flat Tenor Trombone
Candidates above Fourth
1021 First Grade
1051 First Grade
Grade, please see relevant
1022 Second Grade
1052 Second Grade
Brass Instruments section.
1023 Third Grade
1053 Third Grade
1024 Fourth Grade
1054 Fourth Grade
1025 Fifth Grade
1055 Fifth Grade
1026 Sixth Grade
1056 Sixth Grade
1027 Seventh Grade
1057 Seventh Grade
1028 Eighth Grade
1058 Eighth Grade
1029 Associate Perf
1059 Associate Perf
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Other Categories
Singing Fee ($) Singing Fee ($)
2010 Preliminary Grade NEW 69.00 0962 Second Grade OLD 72.00
2011 First Grade NEW 72.00 0963 Third Grade OLD 82.00
2012 Second Grade NEW 72.00 0964 Fourth Grade OLD 82.00
2013 Third Grade NEW 82.00 0965 Fifth Grade OLD 89.00
2014 Fourth Grade NEW 82.00 0966 Sixth Grade OLD 89.00
2015 Fifth Grade NEW 89.00 0967 Seventh Grade OLD 101.00
2016 Sixth Grade NEW 89.00 0968 Eighth Grade OLD 120.00
2017 Seventh Grade NEW 101.00 0969 Associate Perf OLD 213.00
2018 Eighth Grade NEW 120.00 0970 Licentiate Perf OLD 319.00
2019 Certificate Perf NEW 139.00
2020 Associate Perf NEW 213.00
2021 Licentiate Perf NEW 319.00
Singing for Leisure Fee ($) Percussion Fee ($)
1840 Preliminary 64.00 0251 First Grade 83.00
1841 First Grade 71.00 0252 Second Grade 83.00
1842 Second Grade 71.00 0253 Third Grade 91.00
1843 Third Grade 75.00 0254 Fourth Grade 91.00
1844 Fourth Grade 75.00 0255 Fifth Grade 96.00
1845 Fifth Grade 83.00 0256 Sixth Grade 96.00
1846 Sixth Grade 83.00 0257 Seventh Grade 107.00
1847 Seventh Grade 91.00 0258 Eighth Grade 123.00
1849 Certificate Perf 139.00
Fellowship of Music Australia (FMusA)
Fee ($)
9999 745.00
(All instruments please specify on enrolment form.)
FMusA candidates MUST submit their proposed
programs to AMEB (NSW) no later than 29 April
2011. Once these programs have been approved
by the AMEB, candidates will receive a program
approval letter.
Program notes for FMusA examinations should
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Contemporary Popular Music (CPM)
Keyboard Fee ($)
9120 Preliminary 75.00
9127 Seventh Grade 107.00
9129 Certificate Perf 139.00
Bass Fee ($)
9201 Advancing Step 1 111.00
DrumKit Fee ($)
9301
9302
9303
9304
Advancing Step 1
Advancing Step 2
Advancing Step 3
Advancing Step 4
111.00
111.00
111.00
111.00
Guitar Fee ($)
9401
9402
9403
9404
Advancing Step 1
Advancing Step 2
Advancing Step 3
Advancing Step 4
111.00
111.00
111.00
111.00
Vocal Fee ($)
9501
9502
9503
9504
Advancing Step 1
Advancing Step 2
Advancing Step 3
Advancing Step 4
111.00
111.00
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Subject Codes and Fees Speech & Drama
Speech and Drama Diploma
Examinations
Please note that the exams marked with * below
only apply to candidates who have already
successfully completed one section of the ASDA
or LSDA prior to 2010.
Performing Diplomas Fee ($)
0813 *ASDA Section I, Practical 213.00
0015 *ASDA Section II, Written 106.00
1930 ADPA Section I, Practical 213.00
1931 ADPA Section II, Written 106.00
0825 *LSDA Section I, Practical 319.00
0016 *LSDA Section II, Written 118.00
0017 *LSDA Section III, Dissertation 118.00
1934 LDPA Section I, Practical 319.00
1935 LDPA Section II, Written 118.00
1936 LDPA Section III Dissertation 118.00
9991 Fellowship (FSDA) 745.00
Teaching Diplomas Fee ($)
0123 *ASDA Section I, Practical 213.00
0124 *ASDA Section II, Written 106.00
1932 ADPA Section I, Practical 213.00
1933 ADPA Section II, Written 106.00
0125 *LSDA Section I, Practical 319.00
0126 *LSDA Section II, Written 118.00
0127 *LSDA Section III, Dissertation 118.00
1937 LDPA Section I, Practical 319.00
1938 LDPA Section II, Written 118.00
1939 LDPA Section III, Dissertation 118.00
Voice and Communication
Diploma Fee ($)
1910 APCA Section I, Practical 213.00
1911 APCA Section II, Folio 106.00
Speech and Performance Theory
1661 First Grade
1662 Second Grade
1663 Third Grade
1664 Fourth Grade
1665 Fifth Grade
1666 Sixth Grade
1667 Seventh Grade
Practical Examinations
Drama and Performance
1920 Preliminary
1921 First Grade
1922 Second Grade
1923 Third Grade
1924 Fourth Grade
1925 Fifth Grade
1926 Sixth Grade
1927 Seventh Grade
1928 Eighth Grade
1929 Certificate (CDPA)
Voice and Communication
1900 Preliminary
1901 First Grade
1902 Second Grade
1903 Third Grade
1904 Fourth Grade
1905 Fifth Grade
1906 Sixth Grade
1907 Seventh Grade
1908 Eighth Grade
1909 Certificate (CVCA)
Drama and Communication
Fee ($)
65.00
65.00
70.00
70.00
75.00
75.00
104.00
Fee ($)
69.00
72.00
72.00
82.00
82.00
89.00
89.00
91.00
106.00
139.00
Fee ($)
64.00
71.00
71.00
81.00
81.00
85.00
85.00
91.00
106.00
139.00
Fee ($)
(Group examination only one entry per group)
0197 Introductory 85.00

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Summary of Fees and Charges
Service Cost
Change of Teacher $55
*Dishonoured Credit Card/Cheque Payment $15 (incl bank fees)
Enrolment Withdrawals/Refunds Various
Examination Fees Various
*Incomplete Certification or Teacher Details on Enrolment Form $5 per form
*Late Enrolment Fees: up to one week late $10 per candidate
more than one week late $55 per candidate
Provisional Enrolments Written Examinations $20
Reassessment of Written Papers $50
Resources: Syllabuses, Theory Papers, Teaching Aids,
Certificates, etc Various
Special Requests (no charge if attached to or accompanying
enrolment form) $25 per candidate per enrolment
*Late Amendments fee for enrolment alterations notified
to AMEB (NSW) more than 21 days after the issue date of
the Confirmation of Enrolment letter $25 per candidate per enrolment
Transfer Fees before Scheduled (where applicable) $55 per candidate
Transfer Fees after Scheduled Level 1: $55 per candidate per enrolment
Level 2: $66 per candidate per enrolment
Level 3: $99 per candidate per enrolment
Viewing Music Craft Papers $10
* GST does not apply
AMEB Examination Studios for Hire
AMEB (NSW) is pleased to announce our new expanded facilities at 117 Clarence Street.
With a total of thirteen spacious and beautifully appointed studios many with Grand
Pianos we invite teachers, students and musicians to make use of these facilities.
Rates Weekdays* 9 am 5 pm $40 per hour (13 hours)
$120 half day (4 hours)
$220 full day (up to 8 hours)
Pre-exam hire 8 8.45 am $45 for 45 minutes
* excluding public holidays
To book a studio or to find out about the discounts for long-term bookings, call AMEB (NSW)
(02) 9367 8456 or email office@ameb.nsw.edu.au
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Resources available from AMEB (NSW)
Payment for the following AMEB resources may be made by cash, cheque, money order or credit card. Credit
facilities (Mastercard and Visa only) are also available by phone or fax order for orders over $10.
ITEM COST (INCL. GST) POSTAGE & HANDLING
Manuals of Syllabuses
2011 Music Syllabuses $17.50 $6.50
2011 Speech and Drama Syllabuses $13.50 $2.00
CPM Syllabus $5.50 $2.00
Or free download from: www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
Other Publications
2011 Teachers Handbook
The handbook contains essential information on Available FREE from office (also available on website)
policies and examination procedures for the AMEB www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
examination system in NSW.
Piano Works for Small Hands $5.00 $2.00
This booklet contains a selection of material
suitable for candidates with small hands.
Vocal Booklet Suggested Own Choice Songs $5.00 $2.00
A list of musicals and excerpts from musicals
suitable for use in AMEB examinations. Or free download from www.ameb.nsw.edu.au
Past Examination Papers
Past Theory of Music, Musicianship and Music Craft papers $2.75 per paper $2.00
Available while stocks last. Download order form:
www.ameb.nsw.edu.au/publications
Musicianship CDs with Aural and Written papers $13.00 per set $2.00
Available for Grade 4 only. Other grades are not
available due to copyright laws.
Music Craft CDs with Aural and Written papers $13.00 per set $2.00
Speech and Performance Theory shell papers $2.75 per paper $2.00
May be downloaded free of charge from the if downloaded and posted
AMEB Federal Office website: www.ameb.edu.au by the AMEB (NSW)
Certificates and Results Records
Letter of attainment $11.00 per candidate No charge
Duplicate or replacement certificate $27.50 per certificate No charge
Duplicate certificate (archive retrieval) $37.50 per certificate No charge
Record of teachers candidates results
(1988 onwards) $11.00 No charge
Additional certificates (group examinations) $11.00 per certificate No charge

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INSTRUMENT Old / New SYLLABUS PUBLICATIONS
Viola Old* 19932006* Viola Technique book (published 1990, revised 1993)
Viola New* 20072010* & 2011 Viola Series 1 Preliminary to Sixth Grades
Viola Technical work book (2007)
Singing Old Up to 2010 Singing Series 1 Second to Fourth Grades High or Low
Singing Technical work (1998)
Singing: Sight singing for teachers and students (2000)
Singing New 2011 Singing Series 2 Preliminary to Fourth Grades High or Medium/Low
Singing Technical work Level 2 (Fifth to Eighth Grade)
Piano for Leisure Old 20022010 Piano for Leisure Series 1 Preliminary to Eighth Grade
Piano for Leisure Series 1 Handbooks Preliminary to Eighth Grade
Piano for Leisure Series 2 Preliminary to Eighth Grade
Piano Technical work book (2000)
Piano Sight reading (2004)
Piano for Leisure New 2011 Piano for Leisure Series 1 Preliminary to Eighth Grade
Piano for Leisure Series 2 Preliminary to Eighth Grade
Piano for Leisure Series 3 Preliminary to Seventh Grade
Piano for Leisure Series 3 Handbooks Preliminary to Seventh Grade
Piano Sight reading (2004)
Piano Old* Up to 2008* Piano Series 14 Preliminary to Seventh Grade
Piano Series 14 Level 1, CDs with notes Preliminary to Fourth Grade
Piano Series 14, Level 2, Handbooks Fifth Grade to Seventh Grade
Paino Series 15 Preliminary to Seventh Grade
Piano Series 15 Handbooks Preliminary to Seventh Grade
Piano Australian Anthology (Preliminary Fourth Grade) (2002)
Piano Australian Anthology (Fifth Grade Eighth Grade) (2001)
Piano Studies and Baroque Works (First Grade Fourth Grade) (2001)
Piano Preliminary Grade Supplementary book (2000)
Piano Sight Reading for students and teachers (1991)
Piano Sight Reading (2001)
Piano New 2011 Piano Series 15 Preliminary to Seventh Grade
Piano Series 15 Handbooks Preliminary to Seventh Grade
Piano Series 16 Preliminary to Eighth Grade
Piano Series 16 Handbooks Preliminary to Eighth Grade
Piano Australian Anthology (Preliminary Fourth Grade) (2002)
Piano Australian Anthology (Fifth Grade Eighth Grade) (2001)
Piano Studies and Baroque Works (First Grade Fourth Grade) (2001)
Piano Sight Reading for students and teachers (1991)
*Syllabuses marked with an asterisk will be withdrawn at the end of 2011.

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With the completion of its new studios in Sydney, AMEB (NSW) conducted a
thorough examination of pianos available in the market. Recommendations
were sought from key advisors and its keyboard examiners.
The result? Just like AMEB in Queensland and WA, AMEB (NSW) chose Kawai.
They selected 12 pianos in all, including a superb, handcrafted Shigeru Kawai
Concert Grand, based on reputation, recommendation and great value.
For performers, teachers and players at all levels, Kawai is the piano of the future.
MAJOR SPONSOR
Charles Sturt University,
Wagga Wagga 4-8 July 2011
www.appca.com.au
www.kawai.net.au www.shigerukawai.com.au
Visit our website
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