Brass
AMEB Victoria offers a variety of assessments for Brass (including Band instruments), suitable for beginner to expert performers, in a variety of formats.
Peformance evaluations are available for students who may want to be independently assessed, but without the formality of an exam. They choose a program of pieces with either a 15- or 30-minute duration and receive a written report, but no grade / result.
Grade exams can be taken from Preliminary to Certificate of Performance. Comprehensive exams include a variety of elements, including Technical Work, Aural and Sight-Reading Tests and a General Knowledge section, while Repertoire exam candidates are only required to perform a selection of pieces. Repertoire exams are not available for Band instruments.
Diploma exams are available for the advanced performer. AMEB offers Associate and Licentiate Diploma exams. Diploma exams are not available in Piano for Leisure.
Some assessments can only be taken face-to-face, while some allow for assessment by pre-recorded video. Click here for information on how to record and submit a video performance.
| Type of assessment | Face-to-face assessment | Pre-recorded video assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Evaluations | Y | Y |
| Graded exams, Comprehensive | Y | N |
| Graded exams, Repertoire | Y | Y |
| Certificate of Performance / Diploma exams | Y | N |
Support Materials
AMEB produces a range of publications to support teaching and learning and these are listed in the current Manual of Syllabuses (Music Syllabuses). Supplementary materials are also available to support the development of aural skills, theoretical knowledge, etc. Visit the AMEB shop here.
Exam requirements
It is essential that teachers and candidates consult the current syllabus for details of specific exam requirements and regulations. The Manual of Syllabuses (Music Syllabuses) is available to buy in hard copy or as a digital download, and digital syllabuses are available for individual instruments and instrument families. Read more about purchasing syllabuses >
Enrolling for exams
Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium and Band instrument exams are offered in five Metropolitan Practical Sessions and two Regional Practical Sessions.
Diploma exams are held at the AMEB Studios in Hawthorn. Associate exams are held in each of the Metropolitan Practical Sessions. Licentiate exams take place in July and September. Click here for enrolment dates >
Brass Band instruments
The following instruments are available using the Band syllabus.
Eb Soprano Cornet
Bb Cornet
Bb Flugelhorn
Eb Tenor Horn
Bb Baritone
Bb Tenor Trombone
Bb and F Trombone
Bass Trombone
Bb Euphonium
Eb Tuba
Bb Tuba
C Tuba
AMEB Brass exams are conducted by examiners who are specialists in their field.
| Brass Fees 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Performance Evaluation 15min | $ | 72.00 |
| Performance Evaluation 30min | $ | 142.00 |
| Preliminary † | $ | 106.00 |
| Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Grade 5* | $ | 152.00 |
| Grade 6* | $ | 172.00 |
| Grade 7* | $ | 204.00 |
| Grade 8* | $ | 235.00 |
| Certificate of Performance ^ † | $ | 262.00 |
| Associate in Music | $ | 415.00 |
| Licentiate in Music | $ | 535.00 |
* Bass Trombone exams are only available from Grade 5 to Grade 8
^ Certificate of Performance is not available for Tuba
† Preliminary and Certificate exams are not available for Band instruments
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.