Merits and Distinctions for St Andrews Violinists

Friday, 16 September 2011 From Issue Vol. XIX No. 37 By  Amanda McCloskey, Head of Music, St Andrews International School
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St. Andrews International School entered 3 candidates for the prestigious ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) violin grades. Candidates had to travel to Bangkok for an external test with an examiner from the UK.

Music grades are a great way for students to feel motivated and inspired to move forward in their instrumental playing. Examiners are highly trained and expect only the highest standard of playing. Each year 630,000 candidates take their exams in more than 90 countries.  ABRSM have been providing the structure and standard of musical exams for over 100 years.

Violinists are very proud of their results. Violinists are very proud of their results.

The exams consist of 3 solo pieces from different classical eras, scales and arpeggios, sight reading (playing an unknown piece of music) and aural tests (to examine students listening skills). After the exam the students then have to wait 2 months for their results to be checked in the UK.

We are delighted to announce that Kim, Dew and Pronkamon all passed their exams successfully. We were very pleased that all three candidates were awarded a pass with merit or distinction. A wonderful achievement - we look forward to seeing what you can all achieve next!



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