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Candidates can select from three music theory syllabuses: Theory of Music, Music Craft and Musicianship. Music Craft includes an aural component throughout the syllabus while Musicianship includes an aural component from Fourth Grade onwards. Theory of Music does not include an aural component.
Grade exams in Theory of Music, Music Craft (not Grades 5 and 6) and Musicianship are available online and may be taken at any time within twelve months of enrolment.
Paper-based grade exams will only be available for Theory of Music (all grades) and Music Craft Grades 5 and 6.
Diploma exams in Theory of Music and Musicianship are paper-based and only available on application. Candidates will be responsible for arranging the venue and suitable supervision. Please contact us for further details.
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Exam requirements
It is essential that teachers and candidates consult the current year’s syllabus for details of AMEB exam requirements and note the applicable regulations, which are amended from time to time.
The Manual of Syllabuses (Music Syllabuses) containing all instrumental and theory syllabuses is available for purchase in hard copy or digitally.
Theory Syllabuses (containing all three theory syllabuses) is available digitally.
Individual syllabuses for Theory of Music, Music Craft and Musicianship are available digitally.
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Enrolling for exams
Online Written Exams
Enrolments for online Written examinations are made through AMEB Connect. Once an exam is purchased, the enrolling person will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment by email, containing an Exam Key and Exam PIN for each candidate. This Exam Key and Exam PIN give access to practice and official exams via the SCORE website. The Exam Key expires twelve months after purchase. An extension of 30 days may be purchased in the ‘My Candidates’ section of the enroller’s AMEB Connect account. Class exams cannot be extended.
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(using the Exam Key and Exam PIN provided at the time of enrolment).
Theory of Music
Theory of Music exams from Grade 1 to Grade 6 are available online.
In 2025, paper-based exams in Theory of Music Grades 5 & 6 and Theory of Music Diplomas will be offered at the AMEB Studios in Hawthorn on Wednesday 10 September. AMEB Connect will be open to enrolments from 3 June until 3 July. Please contact us for further details.
A school or private studio with ten or more candidates may apply to host paper-based Theory of Music exams at any convenient time from March through to November. A group may contain candidates undertaking any Theory of Music exam at the same time and place. Teachers can collaborate to arrange a large-enough group. Applications will need to be received by AMEB Victoria at least six weeks before the proposed exam date to enable exam papers to be prepared and printed. Read more about paper-based examinations >
Theory of Music Resources
Theory of Music integrated course and workbook (Grade 1 – Grade 5)
Analytical Notes (Grades 5 and 6)
| Theory of Music Subject Numbers and Fees 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | $ | 89.00 |
| Grade 2 | $ | 92.00 |
| Grade 3 | $ | 96.00 |
| Grade 4 | $ | 103.00 |
| Grade 5 | $ | 109.00 |
| Grade 6 | $ | 115.00 |
| Associate - Musicology | $ | 205.00 |
| Associate - Harmony & Counterpoint | $ | 205.00 |
| Associate - Orchestration & Arrangement | $ | 205.00 |
| Licentiate - Musicology | $ | 250.00 |
| Licentiate - Harmony & Counterpoint | $ | 250.00 |
| Licentiate - Orchestration & Arrangement | $ | 250.00 |
Musicianship
Musicianship Grade exams are only available online.
Musicianship Resources
Musicianship Analytical notes are available to assist candidates preparing for the Set Works section of the Grade 5 & 6 exams.
| Musicianship Subject Numbers and Fees 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | $ | 89.00 |
| Grade 2 | $ | 92.00 |
| Grade 3 | $ | 96.00 |
| Grade 4 | $ | 107.00 |
| Grade 5 | $ | 112.00 |
| Grade 6 | $ | 116.00 |
| Associate – Aural | $ | 205.00 |
| Associate – Written | $ | 205.00 |
| Licentiate – Aural | $ | 250.00 |
| Licentiate – Written | $ | 250.00 |
Music Craft
Examination options
Music Craft exams from Preliminary to Grade 4 are only available online, with Grades 5 and 6 available as paper-based exams. In 2025, these paper-based exams will be offered at the AMEB Studios in Hawthorn on Wednesday 10 September. AMEB Connect will be open to enrolments from 3 June until 3 July. Please contact us for further details.
Music Craft Resources
Music Craft Student Workbook Book A (Preliminary – Grade 4)
Music Craft Student Workbook Book B (Preliminary – Grade 4)
Music Craft Teacher’s Guide Book A (Preliminary – Grade 4)
Music Craft Teacher’s Guide Book B (Preliminary – Grade 4)
Music Craft Essential Exercises Grade 5
Music Craft Essential Exercises Grade 6
| Music Craft Subject Numbers and Fees 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | $ | 89.00 |
| Grade 1 | $ | 92.00 |
| Grade 2 | $ | 96.00 |
| Grade 3 | $ | 107.00 |
| Grade 4 | $ | 112.00 |
| Grade 5 | $ | 120.00 |
| Grade 6 | $ | 123.00 |
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.