A.M.E.B.

The "Australian Music Examinations Board" (AMEB) is probaby the most popular examination board for Australian music students, due to the convenient examination locations for face-to-face examinations and the more afforable examination fees (when compared to the various international examination boards).

AMEB provides a pathway for students to follow as they gain

• technical ability

• performance skills

• confidence

Students can choose their own focus of formal graded exams:

• "Comprehensive" exams

• "For Leisure" exams

• "Repertoire" only exams

• "Rockschool" exams (upon request only - not my preferred syllabi!)

The AMEB pathway builds skills in a logical progression, but students are free to enter at any grade level, depending on their prior learning.

Students will consult with me regarding the right grade and exam to undertake. I encourage my singers to do "comprehensive" exams (either "classical" or "for leisure") - as these include an assessment of technical work, aural and/or sight-singing skills, and musical general knowledge. "Repertoire" exams require song repertoire only.

My preference is for ALL my students to present for face-to-face examinations. "Live" performance comes with its own set of challenges for any performer, and face-to-face examinations are an important way for singing students to learn how to better manage these.

• Address: 561 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007

• Nearest train station: Central (it is a 10 minute walk to JMC)

• Nearest Light Rail stop: Exhibition Centre (take the elevator beside the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre)

• Parking: There is limited metered street parking in Ultimo and a Secure Parking station on Harris Street.