Music Feature

Making the Grade

Tuesday 8 November 2005 13:30-14:00 (Radio 4 FM)

A look at the examination system of The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

If you play a musical instrument, sooner or later someone is likely to ask you what grade you're on. Is this way of assessing a pupil's musical development the most productive - and how important are these exams to the musical life of this country?

Pupils, teachers, parents and examiners describe their experiences of the system.

[Rptd Sat 3.30pm] Then News.

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