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News about our diplomas

We are excited to announce that we are redeveloping our higher-level diplomas in Performance, Teaching and Directing, creating a new set of qualifications to replace the current DipABRSM, LRSM and FRSM diplomas in these subjects.

2 weeks ago

Introducing Brass Mix

An original series of graded pieces to support brass exams from 2023. Brass Mix 1 and 2 offer a diverse choice of graded repertoire at Grades 1 to 5 that can be played by any brass instrument.

3 weeks ago

Atarah Ben-Tovim - 1940-2022 - ABRSM Representative, Bordeaux, France

It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of one of our longest serving Representatives, Atarah Ben-Tovim who passed away last week.

1 month ago

ABRSM supports next Brass Band England Youth Champs event

Brass Bands England (BBE) is delighted to announce a new partnership with ABRSM,  the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, who will be supporting the Championship Section at the next National Youth Brass Band Championships.

1 month ago

Introducing our new Chief Examiners

We are excited to announce the appointments of Andrew Dibb, Kate Andrews, Mark Armstrong and Zoe Booth to our new Chief Examiner Group.

2 months ago

Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II

At ABRSM we are all deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

3 months ago

Marching on: film music and Afro-Cuban rhythms influence ABRSM’s widest ever brass syllabus repertoire

Afro-Cuban rhythms, Brass Band repertoire and the Harry Potter films are amongst influences in ABRSM’s widest ever Brass Syllabus repertoire.

3 months ago

Bringing you more choice for brass

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Brass syllabuses for use in Practical and Performance Grades from 1 January 2023.

3 months ago

Pop Performer! : Songs by Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Elton John and Adele feature in landmark collections of ABRSM graded piano arrangements

Pop classics and chart toppers help broaden repertoire for budding pianists

3 months ago

Six composers join ABRSM mentor scheme as pilot hailed a success

ABRSM to help unlock world of music education for more emerging composers

3 months ago

On-demand Performance Grades available worldwide

Our new on-demand service for booking digital Performance Grade and ARSM exams is now available worldwide.

3 months ago

Performance Grades from 11 August

Our new on-demand service for booking digital Performance Grade and ARSM exams will be available in August, providing more choice and flexibility for everyone.

4 months ago

Exam accompaniment update

At the end of July, we are updating our requirements for accompaniment in exams. Read on to find out what candidates need to do from 1 August 2022.

5 months ago

England’s National Plan for Music Education published

The UK government has published its refreshed National Plan for Music Education in England.

5 months ago

Scott Joplin, Dame Fanny Waterman And Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Make The Grade As New Piano Syllabus Repertoire Champions Continuity And Change

47 ‘New’ Composers Join Mozart, Haydn And Tchaikovsky On Syllabus

6 months ago

News about the Chief Examiner Group

We believe that music enriches lives; using our long-standing expertise in music education to meet and anticipate the needs of today’s learners and tomorrow’s musicians.

6 months ago

Introducing on-demand Performance Grade exams

In August, we’re introducing a new way to book and submit digital Performance Grades and ARSM diplomas.

6 months ago

Alexis Ffrench to partner with ABRSM as our first ever Artistic Director

Classical-soul artist Alexis Ffrench will be partnering with ABRSM as our first ever Artistic Director later in the year. As Artistic Director, Alexis will be collaborating with us to broaden the appeal of classical music and reach out to learners following less formal progression paths.

6 months ago

RAG ‘N’ BONE MAN AND DESTINY’S CHILD TO HELP INSPIRE NEW ERA IN CLASSROOM MUSIC LESSONS WORLDWIDE

Introducing Classroom 200 - a free online resource for school teachers working with students up to the age of 14.

6 months ago

RAG ‘N’ BONE MAN AND DESTINY’S CHILD TO HELP INSPIRE NEW ERA IN CLASSROOM MUSIC LESSONS

Queen’s I Want to Break Free, Think by Aretha Franklin and Rag ’n’ Bone Man’s Human are to join favourites by Mozart and Holst after being selected to help reinvigorate school music lessons across the UK.

6 months ago