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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
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.
In 2024, students have the option of recording their Repertoire exam performance and submitting a video for assessment at any time between 1 April and 28 November (enrolments close 19 September).
To enrol for a Video Repertoire examination on AMEB Connect: 1) select Series 60 Video Examinations; 2) Select the Syllabus and Grade. Each Video Repertoire exam subject code is prefixed by the letter ‘V’ to indicate an examination via video submission.
The requirements of a video Repertoire exam are the same as the requirements for a face-to-face Repertoire exam, as published in the current year’s syllabus.
Read more about recording a video exam performance, video exam enrolment and video submission.
Associate and Licentiate practical examinations
New guidelines regarding General Knowledge and Repeats for Level 3 (Associate and Licentiate) diploma exams were introduced in 2019. Refer to General Requirements and Level 3, Associate and Licentiate descriptions in the syllabus for further details. <Read important information for Associate and Licentiate candidates>
Examination 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 examinations.
Students now have the option of recording their performance and submitting a video for evaluation at any time between 1 April and 30 November. Enrollers select Series 60 – Video Exams and enter the candidate for a 10-minute, 20-minute or 30-minute Performance Evaluation (Video), as required. <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 examinations, evaluations and consultations
Examinations, evaluations and teacher consultations for Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Saxophone are offered in five Metropolitan Practical Sessions and two Regional Practical Sessions. Examinations for Recorder are available in two Special Subject Sessions.
Diploma examinations are held at the AMEB Studios in Hawthorn: Associate examinations are available in each of the five Metropolitan Practical Sessions; Licentiate examinations are offered in late-June and late-September. Click here for enrolment dates >
AMEB Woodwind examinations 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 Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| *** | Teacher Consultation | $ | 76.00 |
| 12210 | Performance Evaluation 10min | $ | 45.00 |
| 12220 | Performance Evaluation 20min | $ | 92.00 |
| 12230 | Performance Evaluation 30min | $ | 137.00 |
| 12240 | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 10min | $ | 45.00 |
| 12245 | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 20min | $ | 92.00 |
| 12250 | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 30min | $ | 137.00 |
| 601 | Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 602 | Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 603 | Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 604 | Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 605 | Comprehensive Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 606 | Comprehensive Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 607 | Comprehensive Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 608 | Comprehensive Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 6081 | Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 6082 | Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 6083 | Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 6084 | Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 6085 | Repertoire Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 6086 | Repertoire Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 6087 | Repertoire Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 6088 | Repertoire Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 609 | Associate in Music | $ | 400.00 |
| 209 | Licentiate in Music | $ | 515.00 |
| *** Contact AMEB Victoria for a subject number before enrolling. | |||
Flute
New flute teaching and learning resources
New AMEB Flute Series 4 books Grade 5 and Grade 6 are available for examination in 2024. The books provide a range of repertoire choices in addition to the works listed in the current Manual Lists. Read more >
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 Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Teacher Consultation | $ | 76.00 |
| 11910 | Performance Evaluation 10min | $ | 45.00 |
| 11920 | Performance Evaluation 20min | $ | 92.00 |
| 11930 | Performance Evaluation 30min | $ | 137.00 |
| 11940 | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 10min | $ | 45.00 |
| 11945 | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 20min | $ | 92.00 |
| 11950 | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 30min | $ | 137.00 |
| 4090 | Comprehensive Preliminary | $ | 102.00 |
| 4091 | Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 4092 | Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 4093 | Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 4094 | Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 4095 | Comprehensive Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 4096 | Comprehensive Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 4097 | Comprehensive Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 4098 | Comprehensive Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 6090 | Repertoire Preliminary | $ | 102.00 |
| 6091 | Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 6092 | Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 6093 | Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 6094 | Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 6095 | Repertoire Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 6096 | Repertoire Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 6097 | Repertoire Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 6098 | Repertoire Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 4099 | Certificate of Performance | $ | 253.00 |
| 4100 | Associate in Music | $ | 400.00 |
| 4101 | Licentiate in Music | $ | 515.00 |
Piccolo
Young students unable to play the concert Flute may present both Technical Work and pieces on the Piccolo at Level 1 only.
| Piccolo Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 672 | Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 673 | Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 674 | Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 174 | Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 6241 | Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 6242 | Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 6243 | Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 6244 | Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
Oboe
Revised Oboe Syllabus Levels 2 and 3
From 2023, only the version of the Oboe syllabus published in the 2023 Manual of syllabuses or the 2023 Oboe syllabus digital download will be available for examination.
Additional Oboe pieces for Grades 6, 7, 8 and Certificate of Performance will be available for examination from 2023.
New pieces have been added to the Oboe Level 3 (Associate and Licentiate) syllabuses and the number of movements required for some of the longer works has been reduced. No List pieces have been removed entirely.
Further information may be found in the 2023 Manual of syllabuses or the 2023 Oboe syllabus digital download.
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 Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| *** | Teacher Consultation | $ | 76.00 |
| *** | Performance Evaluation 10min | $ | 45.00 |
| *** | Performance Evaluation 20min | $ | 92.00 |
| *** | Performance Evaluation 30min | $ | 137.00 |
| *** | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 10min | $ | 45.00 |
| *** | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 20min | $ | 92.00 |
| *** | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 30min | $ | 137.00 |
| 4300 | Comprehensive Preliminary | $ | 102.00 |
| 4301 | Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 4302 | Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 4303 | Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 4304 | Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 4305 | Comprehensive Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 4306 | Comprehensive Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 4307 | Comprehensive Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 4308 | Comprehensive Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 6100 | Repertoire Preliminary | $ | 102.00 |
| 6101 | Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 6102 | Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 6103 | Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 6104 | Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 6105 | Repertoire Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 6106 | Repertoire Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 6107 | Repertoire Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 6108 | Repertoire Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 4309 | Certificate of Performance | $ | 253.00 |
| 4310 | Associate in Music | $ | 400.00 |
| 4311 | Licentiate in Music | $ | 515.00 |
| *** Contact AMEB Victoria to obtain a subject number before enrolling. | |||
Clarinet
Revised Clarinet Syllabus Level 3
From 2023, only the version of the Clarinet syllabus published in the 2023 Manual of syllabuses or the 2023 Clarinet syllabus digital download will be available for examination.
New pieces have been added to the Clarinet Level 3 (Associate and Licentiate) syllabuses and the number of movements required for some of the longer works has been reduced. No List pieces have been removed entirely.
The timing of performances for Level 3 (Associate and Licentiate) examinations has been reduced to make them consistent with other AMEB woodwind syllabuses.
From 2023:
– the Associate exam will require a programme with a minimum of 25 minutes and a maximum of 40 minutes (including gaps between the pieces);
– The Licentiate exam will require a programme with a minimum of 35 minutes and a maximum of 50 minutes (including gaps between the pieces).
Further information may be found in the 2023 Manual of syllabuses or the 2023 Clarinet syllabus digital download.
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 Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Teacher Consultation | $ | 76.00 |
| 11710 | Performance Evaluation 10min | $ | 45.00 |
| 11720 | Performance Evaluation 20min | $ | 92.00 |
| 11730 | Performance Evaluation 30min | $ | 137.00 |
| 11740 | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 10min | $ | 45.00 |
| 11745 | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 20min | $ | 92.00 |
| 11750 | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 30min | $ | 137.00 |
| 1940 | Comprehensive Preliminary | $ | 102.00 |
| 1941 | Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 1942 | Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 1943 | Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 1944 | Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 1945 | Comprehensive Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 1946 | Comprehensive Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 1947 | Comprehensive Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 1948 | Comprehensive Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 6110 | Repertoire Preliminary | $ | 102.00 |
| 6111 | Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 6112 | Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 6113 | Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 6114 | Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 6115 | Repertoire Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 6116 | Repertoire Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 6117 | Repertoire Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 6118 | Repertoire Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 1949 | Certificate of Performance | $ | 253.00 |
| 1950 | Associate in Music | $ | 400.00 |
| 1951 | Licentiate in Music | $ | 515.00 |
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 examinations.
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 Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| *** | Teacher Consultation | $ | 76.00 |
| *** | Performance Evaluation 10min | $ | 45.00 |
| *** | Performance Evaluation 20min | $ | 92.00 |
| *** | Performance Evaluation 30min | $ | 137.00 |
| *** | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 10min | $ | 45.00 |
| *** | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 20min | $ | 92.00 |
| *** | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 30min | $ | 137.00 |
| 4111 | Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 4112 | Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 4113 | Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 4114 | Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 4115 | Comprehensive Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 4116 | Comprehensive Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 4117 | Comprehensive Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 4118 | Comprehensive Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 6121 | Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 6122 | Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 6123 | Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 6124 | Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 6125 | Repertoire Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 6126 | Repertoire Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 6127 | Repertoire Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 6128 | Repertoire Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 4119 | Certificate of Performance | $ | 253.00 |
| 4120 | Associate in Music | $ | 400.00 |
| 4121 | Licentiate in Music | $ | 515.00 |
| *** Contact AMEB Victoria to obtain a subject number before enrolling. | |||
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 Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Teacher Consultation | $ | 76.00 |
| 11210 | Performance Evaluation 10min | $ | 45.00 |
| 11220 | Performance Evaluation 20min | $ | 92.00 |
| 11230 | Performance Evaluation 30min | $ | 137.00 |
| 11240 | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 10min | $ | 45.00 |
| 11245 | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 20min | $ | 92.00 |
| 11250 | Perf. Evaluation (Video) 30min | $ | 137.00 |
| 1961 | Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 1962 | Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 1963 | Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 1964 | Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 1965 | Comprehensive Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 1966 | Comprehensive Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 1967 | Comprehensive Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 1968 | Comprehensive Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 6131 | Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 6132 | Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 6133 | Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 6134 | Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 6135 | Repertoire Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 6136 | Repertoire Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 6137 | Repertoire Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 6138 | Repertoire Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 1969 | Certificate of Performance | $ | 253.00 |
| 1970 | Associate in Music | $ | 400.00 |
| 1971 | Licentiate in Music | $ | 515.00 |
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 Subject Numbers and Fees 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | Comprehensive Preliminary | $ | 102.00 |
| 1831 | Comprehensive Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 1832 | Comprehensive Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 1833 | Comprehensive Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 1834 | Comprehensive Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 1835 | Comprehensive Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 1836 | Comprehensive Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 1837 | Comprehensive Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 1838 | Comprehensive Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
| 1839 | Certificate of Performance | $ | 253.00 |
| 6280 | Repertoire Preliminary | $ | 102.00 |
| 6281 | Repertoire Grade 1 | $ | 110.00 |
| 6282 | Repertoire Grade 2 | $ | 117.00 |
| 6283 | Repertoire Grade 3 | $ | 130.00 |
| 6284 | Repertoire Grade 4 | $ | 138.00 |
| 6285 | Repertoire Grade 5 | $ | 147.00 |
| 6286 | Repertoire Grade 6 | $ | 166.00 |
| 6287 | Repertoire Grade 7 | $ | 197.00 |
| 6288 | Repertoire Grade 8 | $ | 227.00 |
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.