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Events
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestral Summer School 15-19 January, 2024
For the first time the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestral Summer School will be partnering with NZ Opera for an exciting joined adventure!
The Orchestral Summer School participants alongside Auckland Philharmonia musicians will present a programme of favourite classical repertoire as well as an arrangement of Lucy Mulgan’s children's opera RED!, in collaboration with NZ Opera. For more information visit the site:
https://www.apo.co.nz/community-education/schools/auckland-philharmonia-orchestral-summer-school/
Examinations
ABRSM Practical Exams
Digital Exams are available monthly for the rest of the year. Students can record their pieces at any anytime and submit it later. You can then submit the exam recording once you have booked an exam. Click here for more details.
Trinity College of London Practical Exams
Digital Exams are available monthly for the rest of the year. Students can record their pieces at any anytime and submit it later. You can then submit the exam recording once you have booked an exam. Click here for more details.
ABRSM Music Theory Exams
Online Music Theory exam Only (Grades 1 to 5) – You can choose when to book and when to take an online Music Theory exam. Once the exam is booked, candidates have 28 days to take their exam. They can choose any date and time during this period.
Grade 5 Music Theory: a prerequisite for Practical and Performance Grades 6 to 8
Candidates must pass Music Theory Grade 5 or above before taking a Practical or Performance Grade 6, 7 or 8. This is to make sure they have a good understanding of the elements of music, something that will prepare them for success at these higher grades. ABRSM also accepts a Grade 5 pass in Practical Musicianship or a solo Jazz subject.
Please talk to your teacher if you want to take examinations in 2023.
Key dates
ACG Term Dates 2024
Term 1
Student Orientation/Tutor meetings/Course confirmation day – January 23 & 24
Thursday 25 January - Friday 12 April
Term 2
Monday 29 April - Thursday 27 June
Term 3
Monday 22 July - Friday 27 September
Term 4
Monday 14 October - Tuesday 3 December