Huntingdonshire Music School Association - Theory

The times and locations of the theory and aural classes (for preparation for exams) are as follows. Note that classes now run on a Wednesday as well as Saturday morning.

Saturday

Room 44

1. 12:15 Grade 6 Aural

Room 29

1. 9:00 Grade 1 Theory
2. 12:00 Grade 4/5 Aural

Room 15

1. 9:30 Grade 3/4 Theory

Room 46

1. 10:00 Grade 4/5 Theory
2. 11:00 Grade 4/5 Theory
3. 12:00 Grade 7/8 Aural

Room 30

1. 9:00 Grade 6/8 Theory
2. 10:00 Grade 1 Theory

Room 12A

1. 10:00 Grade 2/3 Theory & Aural
2. 11:00 Grade 1/3 Theory & Aural

Room 47

1. 11:00 Beginners’ Theory
2. 11:30 Beginners’ Theory

Wednesday

Room 48

1. 9:15 Grade 1 â?? 5 Aural

Room 44

1. 18:00 Grade 5 Theory (Intensive Course)

In addition to the practical examinations (Grade 1 to Grade 8 .. and beyond for diplomas) the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music also provides graded music theory examinations. In order to progress to Grade 6 and beyond on an instrument you need to have first passed at least Grade 5 theory. At the Huntingdonshire Music School we run theory classes at all grades and past theory papers are useful in getting students ready to take the examination (at the end of the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms). Up to now we’ve relied on teachers marking papers to provide an indication of progress and providing help. It looks as though some additional help is to be provided from the ABRSM by providing specimen (model) answers to papers.

From the ABRSM:

NEW Theory Model Answers

Each January, ABRSM Publishing produces volumes of the theory papers used in the previous year’s Associated Board theory of music exams at grades 1 to 8.

In January 2007, theory of music exam papers from 2006 will be published, four papers per grade at grades 1 to 8, offering excellent practice material for exam candidates.

Due to customer demand, Answer Books will be available for the first time. The answer books will be published in January 2007 and correspond to the 2006 exam papers at grades 1 to 5.

The model answers given in these books provide a list of answers where appropriate, and for questions where the answer can be expressed in a variety of ways, a selection of likely options is given; for questions where a composition-style answer is required, a single exemplar is given.

Theory Papers and Model Answers offer a helpful and practical resource for students and teachers preparing for Associated Board theory of music exams.

Further information from:

Debbie Butler
ABRSM Publishing
24 Portland Place
London W1B 1LU
tel: +44 (0)20 7467 8272
email: dbutler@abrsm.ac.uk
www.abrsmpublishing.com

The following article appeared on the ABRSM feed:

More than one million musicians worldwide have used this series to learn about music theory. Now fully revised and with attractive new covers, these workbooks remain the best way to prepare for the AB’s theory exams. Grade 1 is now available, with Grades 2-5 to follow in April and May. Grades 6-8 will have new covers, but the text will remain the same. clear explanation of music notation straightforward language throughout many examples and exercises definitions of important words and concepts helpful tips for students Music Theory in Practice is available from all good music stores or buy yours here.

Has anyone bought this? Is it any good?

External Link

Article on ABRSM Publishing Site