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 2026.

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

We're delighted to welcome Minho Choi and Koeun Jung to the EMS-ACG Academy teaching team. Both teachers bring extensive musical training, performance experience, and a passion for music education. Minho and Koeun are committed to helping students develop strong musical foundations while fostering confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music. We are excited for our students and families to benefit from their expertise and enthusiasm.

Check out their full biographies via the links below.