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A message from our Chief Executive

Over the last few weeks, ABRSM has remained committed to delivering exams where possible, in line with the latest official guidance, and without compromising the safety of our candidates, teachers, staff, examiners, representatives and volunteers.

Introducing the 2020 recipients of the International Sponsorship Fund

Since its inception in 2012, the ABRSM International Sponsorship Fund (ISF) has been supporting musical journeys worldwide.

Music Theory exam in Hong Kong on the 8 February cancelled

ABRSM Music Teacher Conference – Malaysia

On 28-29 November we were delighted to welcome over 150 teachers from Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea and China to our second Music Teacher Conference in Kuala Lumpur!

ABRSM Music Teacher Conference – Singapore

On 25-26 November we were delighted to welcome over 150 teachers to our first Music Teacher Conference in Singapore! It was an action-packed event, with two keynotes and 21 practical sessions for teachers to choose from, all delivered by experts from the music education world.

Hitting the right note: ABRSM and Hal Leonard Europe team up for Singing for Musical Theatre Songbooks

ABRSM and Hal Leonard Europe have hit the right note by working together and publishing new Singing for Musical Theatre Songbooks! This new partnership supports the recent launch of ABRSM’s Singing for Musical Theatre exams, for Grades 1–3.

ABRSM commission over 80 pieces for their new Percussion syllabus

The syllabus, available on 7 November 2019 for use in exams from 1 January 2020, provides learners with a flexible and accessible approach to percussion that reflects the musical and practical realities of the contemporary and multi-skilled world of percussion.

Join the Journey

ABRSM launches Journeys, the new online learning resource for electric guitar

Reinvesting in Music Initiatives around the World

In 2012, ABRSM set up the International Sponsorship Fund as part of its commitment to inspiring musical achievement worldwide.

ABRSM’s new partnership with Showtime Challenge 48-Hour Musical

We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Showtime Challenge, supporting their exciting 48-Hour Musical, Singin’ in the Rain.

Over 8,500 teachers sign up for our free online course

Becoming a Better Music Teacher

关于ABRSM中国考级的说明 Statement on ABRSM Examinations in China

ABRSM brings new music to string players

New Bowed Strings syllabus 2020–2023

Have you considered becoming an examiner?

ABRSM is one of the largest employers of freelance musicians in the UK and we are always interested in hearing from people who are considering examining as part of their career.

Macao 11th High Scorers' Concert

Supporting music making around the world

We’ve just awarded eight new grants from our annual International Sponsorship Fund to a diverse range of music education organisations around the world.

Music Commission report: a vision for music education

In 2017, we established The Music Commission, an 18-month inquiry into music education, supported by Arts Council England and led by an independent panel of experts chaired by Sir Nicholas Kenyon.

Announcing 3 Singing for Musical Theatre events in the UK

This May, Singing for Musical Theatre teachers in London, Leeds and Edinburgh have the opportunity to hear from a leading musical theatre practitioner, who will introduce our new Singing for Musical Theatre syllabus at Grades 1-3.

Improve practice with ABRSM Music Case!

Our approach to the new model music curriculum