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The Comprehensive exam
The traditional Comprehensive syllabus provides a framework for the progressive development of a wide range of musical and technical skills, over a series of grades and diplomas from beginner to expert level. Technical, aural and sight-reading skills are acquired in a sequential way; and students gain a theoretical understanding of the works being studied and their historical context. Repertoire is carefully selected by experts to suit the needs of students at their particular stage of development; and to promote growth in musical understanding and artistry in performance.
The Repertoire exam by video or face-to-face
The Repertoire exam might suit students whose program for developing technical, aural or sight-reading skills does not align with the requirements of a particular Grade in the AMEB Comprehensive syllabus. Candidates can present for an AMEB assessment with only repertoire performance requirements, using works selected from the AMEB Lists for the Grade along with an Own Choice option. Typically, compared with the Comprehensive exam, the Repertoire exam requires an additional work to be presented. There are no Technical Work, Aural Test, Sight-reading or General Knowledge requirements for a Repertoire exam.
Students have the option of recording their Repertoire exam performance and submitting a video for assessment at any time between 1 April and 27 November (enrolments close 16 October). Read more about video exams.
Exam requirements
It is essential that teachers and candidates consult the current year’s syllabus for details of AMEB examination requirements and note the applicable regulations, which are amended from time to time. The Manual of Syllabuses (Music Syllabuses) is available for purchase in the traditional hard copy format or as a digital file (PDF); and digital syllabuses are available for individual instruments and instrument families. <Read more about purchasing syllabuses>
Performance Evaluation by video or face-to-face
For students whose learning program does not suit an AMEB Comprehensive or Repertoire examination, AMEB Victoria offers a Performance Evaluation Program. The content of the Evaluation is customised to the needs of the student at the time. In-person Performance Evaluations are available in durations of 10, 20 and 30 minutes and are usually scheduled alongside AMEB Comprehensive and Repertoire exams.
Students have the option of recording their performance and submitting a video for evaluation at any time between 1 April and 27 November. Read more about Performance Evaluation >
Teacher Consultation
A teacher may register for a 30-minute personal consultation with an AMEB Examiner. <Find out more about Teacher Consultation>
Support Materials
AMEB produces a range of publications to support teaching and learning in most instruments (as listed below). Supplementary materials are available to support the development of aural skills, theoretical knowledge, etc. <Click to read more about general publications>
Enrolling for face-to-face exams, evaluations and consultations
Exams, evaluations and teacher consultations for Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Saxophone are offered in five Metropolitan Practical Sessions and two Regional Practical Sessions. Exams for Recorder are available in two Special Subject Sessions.
Diploma exams are held at the AMEB Studios in Hawthorn: Associate exams are available in each of the five Metropolitan Practical Sessions; Licentiate exams are offered in late-June and late-September. Click here for enrolment dates >
AMEB Woodwind exams and evaluations are conducted by examiners who are specialists in their field: Recorder, Flute, Clarinet-Saxophone, Oboe-Bassoon.
Recorder
Resources
Recorder Grade Book (First – Fourth Grade)
Recorder Technical Work and Users’ Handbook (1988)
| Recorder Fees 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 5 | $ | 152.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 6 | $ | 172.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 7 | $ | 204.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 8 | $ | 235.00 |
| Associate in Music | $ | 415.00 |
| Licentiate in Music | $ | 535.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 5 | $ | 152.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 6 | $ | 172.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 7 | $ | 204.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 8 | $ | 235.00 |
Flute
Resources
New – Flute Series 4 Grade Books (Grade 5 and Grade 6)
Flute Series 4 Grade Books (Preliminary – Grade 4)
Flute Series 3 Grade Books (Preliminary – Sixth Grade)
Flute Series 2 Grade Books (First – Fourth Grade)
Flute Series 2 Recordings (First – Fourth Grade)
Flute Sight Reading (2012)
Flute Technical Work (2012)
Flute Series 3 Recorded Accompaniments (Preliminary – Grade 3) (2015)
Flute Series 4 Recorded Accompaniments (Preliminary – Grade 3) (2023)
| Flute Fees 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Preliminary | $ | 106.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 5 | $ | 152.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 6 | $ | 172.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 7 | $ | 204.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 8 | $ | 235.00 |
| Certificate of Performance | $ | 262.00 |
| Associate in Music | $ | 415.00 |
| Licentiate in Music | $ | 535.00 |
| Repertoire Preliminary | $ | 106.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 5 | $ | 152.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 6 | $ | 172.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 7 | $ | 204.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 8 | $ | 235.00 |
| Performance Evaluation 15min | $ | 72.00 |
| Performance Evaluation 30min | $ | 142.00 |
| Teacher Consultation | $ | 79.00 |
Piccolo
Young students unable to play the concert Flute may present both Technical Work and pieces on the Piccolo at Level 1 only.
| Piccolo Fees 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
Oboe
Resources
Oboe Series 1 Grade Books (Preliminary – Grade 4)
Oboe Series 1 Recorded Accompaniments (Preliminary – Grade 3)
Oboe Sight Reading (2017)
Oboe Technical Work (2017)
| Oboe Fees 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Preliminary | $ | 106.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 5 | $ | 152.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 6 | $ | 172.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 7 | $ | 204.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 8 | $ | 235.00 |
| Certificate of Performance | $ | 262.00 |
| Associate in Music | $ | 415.00 |
| Licentiate in Music | $ | 535.00 |
| Repertoire Preliminary | $ | 106.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 5 | $ | 152.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 6 | $ | 172.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 7 | $ | 204.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 8 | $ | 235.00 |
| Performance Evaluation 15min | $ | 72.00 |
| Performance Evaluation 30min | $ | 142.00 |
| Teacher Consultation | $ | 79.00 |
Clarinet
Resources
Clarinet Series 3 Grade Books (Preliminary – Grade 4)
Clarinet Series 3 CDs and handbooks (Preliminary Grade – Grade 4)
Clarinet Series 2 Grade Books (First – Fourth Grade)
Clarinet Series 2 Recordings (First – Fourth Grade)
Clarinet Technical Work Book (2008)
Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Orchestral and Chamber Music Excerpts (2008)
Clarinet Sight Reading and Transposition (2000)
Clarinet Series 3 Recorded Accompaniments (Preliminary – Grade 3)
| Clarinet Fees 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Preliminary | $ | 106.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 5 | $ | 152.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 6 | $ | 172.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 7 | $ | 204.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 8 | $ | 235.00 |
| Certificate of Performance | $ | 262.00 |
| Associate in Music | $ | 415.00 |
| Licentiate in Music | $ | 535.00 |
| Repertoire Preliminary | $ | 106.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 5 | $ | 152.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 6 | $ | 172.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 7 | $ | 204.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 8 | $ | 235.00 |
| Performance Evaluation 15min | $ | 72.00 |
| Performance Evaluation 30min | $ | 142.00 |
| Teacher Consultation | $ | 79.00 |
Bassoon
Bassoon orchestral excerpts now available from AMEB
AMEB has released a digital (PDF) download of the Bassoon Orchestral Excerpts in place of Il fagotto in orchestra (AWS) which is now out of print. AMEB Bassoon candidates for Grade 7, Grade 8, Certificate of Performance, Associate and Licentiate exams can now present excerpts from Bassoon Orchestral Excerpts according to the repertoire requirements for their grade. Some of the excerpts in AMEB Bassoon Orchestral Excerpts have been reduced in length to better meet the timing requirements of AMEB exams.
Candidates have the option of presenting works from out-of-print editions of Il fagotto in orchestra (AWS), as per the Syllabus requirements for the relevant grade.
To order a copy of Bassoon Orchestral Excerpts please contact us.
Newly released Bassoon Orchestral Excerpts
Bassoon Orchestral Excerpts Grade 7 (2023)
Bassoon Orchestral Excerpts Grade 8 (2023)
Bassoon Orchestral Excerpts Certificate of Performance (2023)
Bassoon Orchestral Excerpts Associate (2023)
Bassoon Orchestral Excerpts Licentiate (2023)
Resources
Bassoon Technical Work (2011)
Bassoon Orchestral Excerpts
| Bassoon Fees 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 5 | $ | 152.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 6 | $ | 172.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 7 | $ | 204.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 8 | $ | 235.00 |
| Certificate of Performance | $ | 262.00 |
| Associate in Music | $ | 415.00 |
| Licentiate in Music | $ | 535.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 5 | $ | 152.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 6 | $ | 172.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 7 | $ | 204.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 8 | $ | 235.00 |
| Performance Evaluation 15min | $ | 72.00 |
| Performance Evaluation 30min | $ | 142.00 |
| Teacher Consultation | $ | 79.00 |
Saxophone
Resources
Saxophone Series 2 Grade Books, Alto and Tenor (Grade 1 – Grade 4)
Saxophone Series 1 Grade Books, Alto and Tenor (First – Fourth Grade)
Saxophone Technical Work Book (2008)
Alto Saxophone Series 2 Recorded Accompaniments (Grade 1 – Grade 3)
Tenor Saxophone Series 2 Recorded Accompaniments (Grade 1 – Grade 3)
| Saxophone Fees 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 5 | $ | 152.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 6 | $ | 172.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 7 | $ | 204.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 8 | $ | 235.00 |
| Certificate of Performance | $ | 262.00 |
| Associate in Music | $ | 415.00 |
| Licentiate in Music | $ | 535.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 5 | $ | 152.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 6 | $ | 172.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 7 | $ | 204.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 8 | $ | 235.00 |
Saxophone for Leisure
Resources
Saxophone for Leisure Series 1 Grade Books Eb (Alto and Baritone) and Bb (Soprano and Tenor) (Preliminary – Grade 4)
Saxophone Technical Work Book (1997 revised ed)
| Saxophone for Leisure Fees 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Preliminary | $ | 106.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 5 | $ | 152.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 6 | $ | 172.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 7 | $ | 204.00 |
| Comprehensive Grade 8 | $ | 235.00 |
| Certificate of Performance | $ | 262.00 |
| Repertoire Preliminary | $ | 106.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 114.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 121.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 135.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 143.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 5 | $ | 152.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 6 | $ | 172.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 7 | $ | 204.00 |
| Repertoire Grade 8 | $ | 235.00 |
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.