Music Certificate Exams
For repertoire lists for individual instruments, please click here
Certificate exams consist of a performance of pieces without the assessment of Technical Work or Supporting Tests. They are available for the majority of instruments at 3 levels:
|
Title |
Approximate Grade equivalent |
|
Foundation Certificate |
Grade 3 |
|
Intermediate Certificate |
Grade 5 (or pre-2007 First Concert Certificate) |
|
Advanced Certificate |
Grade 8 (or pre-2007 Performer's Certificate) |
Each exam requires a performance of pieces in accordance with a time duration:
|
Certificate Exam |
Programme duration* (minutes) |
Exam duration (minutes) |
|
Foundation |
8-10 |
13 |
|
Intermediate |
15-20 |
23 |
|
Advanced |
25-30 |
33 |
* This time limit refers to the total duration of all the pieces performed, including breaks between movements but does not include:
- Arrival/departure time
- Setting up
- Tuning
- Breaks or pauses between items
Own choice repertoire is permitted, please click here for details.
Presentation skills are assessed, including programme planning and notes.
There are no Supporting Tests or Technical Work.
