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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
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 2026.
Key dates
EMS-ACG Parnell Music Academy Term Dates 2026
Term 1
Tuesday 27 January - Thursday 2 April
Term 2
Monday 20 April - Saturday 27 June
Term 3
Monday 20 July - Saturday 26 September
Term 4
Monday 12 October - Saturday 12 December
News
We’re delighted to welcome our new violin tutor, Lydia Sewell, back to our school! A tenured member of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Lydia brings a wealth of teaching experience from the United States. She loves working with students of all ages and levels and is passionate about inspiring a lifelong love of music.
We’re very happy to welcome our Violin/Viola tutor Helen Lee back to our school following her maternity leave! It’s wonderful to have her return to teaching, bringing her warmth, experience, and passion for music. She enjoys working with students of all ages and levels and is dedicated to nurturing confidence, creativity, and a genuine love of music.
We’re thrilled to have our Erhu tutor, Francesca, with us this year! She is deeply passionate about sharing her knowledge of this unique and beautiful Chinese instrument and loves inspiring others through the joy of music.
We’re excited to welcome woodwind educator Will Ralph, an experienced teacher skilled in saxophone, theory, and aural training. With diverse school experience and a personalised approach, Will brings strong musical expertise to our academy and offers Saturday lessons.
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