A step by step guide is on the AMEB website on how to enrol for your exam but you can also call me and I will walk you through it.
Below is a real succinct guide that works a treat! Enrolment: Click on the link below to log into AMEBConnect (you can register at this link too as a Private Enroller if you have not already) Face-to-Face Practical Exam enrolment 1) Select Series: PRACTICAL FACE TO FACE 2) Select Syllabus: Recommended for 2023 candidates: Piano for Leisure OLD i) Prelim 01280 ii) Grade 1 01281 iii) Grade 2 01282 iv) Grade 3 01283 v) Grade 4 01284 vi) Grade 5 01285 In 2024 the NEW syllabus is compulsory, with new technical work and NEW subject codes: i) Prelim 6330 ii) Grade 1 6331 iii) Grade 2 6332 iv) Grade 3 6333 v) Grade 4 6334 vi) Grade 5 6335Other option: Video Repertoire Enrolment (no need to go into the exam centre/upload video of 4 songs instead):
1) Select series: Video repertoire 2nd Session 21 2) Select syllabus Piano for Leisure Repertoire 3) Select Subject: V62XX depending on grade level 4) Click “Add to basket”Once enrolled, you have up to 21 days (from the date of enrolment) to complete the recording and submit to AMEB (NSW)
Recording the Video . This is the AMEB guide for Video Recording and submission summarised:Hello, my name is Jude Christopher and my candidate number is 12345
Today is the Tuesday the 4th October 2022.
I am doing my grade 1 exam for subject Piano for Leisure .My first piece is Im a Believer by Neil Diamond .
[The student then plays the 1st piece]
Now I will play ‘Addams Family Theme” by Vic Mizzy
[The student then plays the 4th piece] Some other notes regarding recording: Maximum video length permitted is in the table belowPage turners – are permitted but must ensure they do not obstruct the view of hands or pedal in the video recording. Page turners are not to verbally communicate with the candidate, or the result will be “Unable to Assess”.
Every recording must have a supervisor – usually a parentThe supervisor’s name and phone number must be provided on the video submission form in case the video needs to be verified later.
Uploading the Video to AMEBConnect 1) Log into AMEBConnect 2) Click on your candidate and there will be a button to “UPLOAD VIDEO”3) Make sure you stay on the video submission screen during the upload process and do not navigate away (nor walk away from your computer)
4) Every few mins click something on the screen during the upload process to ensure you remain ‘active’ otherwise, you may be logged after 10 minutes of inactivity.
Remember I am always here, as the Director, I will happily walk you through over the phone – 04012 MUSIC or just 04012 68742.
Also, The AMEB can be contacted direct anytime on (02) 9367 8456APPENDIX FOR FACE-TO-FACE EXAMS
There are 2 main exam periods you can select if you are a North Shore and Northern Beaches student:
– “06 – Metro 1st Exam Session” : Approx 20 Apr- 8 Jun ( dates slightly change each year. Enrolment cut-off for 1st session is around mid-Feb).
– RECOMMENDED “03 – Metro 2nd Exam Session” : Approx mid Aug – mid Sept, Enrolment cut-off for 2nd session is 1st week of June; Period 1 for North Shore; Period 2 for Northern Beaches (it is assigned according to your postcode).
Music Waves strongly suggests most students enrol in the Metro 2nd Session (Aug/Sept exam).
Only very dedicated and tenacious students, willing to practice min 1-2 hours a week and throughout the first holiday break (ie no family trips) enrol in the Metro 1st session Their exam can literally be scheduled by the AMEB straight after the Easter Break. You have no choice in the exact date. You can only advise of black out periods that you cannot attend. But even then, the AMEB takes no responsibility for a clash and offers no guarantees.
11. Which “Subject”
Most students in Music Waves will be doing “Piano for Leisure“. Only a selected few do straight “Piano” or other instruments.
Piano for Leisure subjects (Please check what book your child is learning from to ensure you select the correct subject
12. “Preferred Venue”? Clarence St, Wynyard or Sydney Conservatorium
13. “Scheduling” You are only allowed to list dates to avoid. You cannot ask for a specific date (and avoid offending the AMEB scheduling staff at all costs!) If you need as much time as possible to prepare, I suggest typing “Overseas April 10-May 20” or “Out of country August” so that the scheduler can tryto avoid the first half of your respective exam session.
14. Click “Add to Basket” and proceed to credit card screen to pay.
15. If you realise you have made an error, email AMEB immediately office@ameb.nsw.edu.au to avoid being charged error fees.
Important materials supplied by AMEB to help you understand their rules: