Violin Exam Result

September 14, 2006 at 3:47 AM

My teacher just sms me a moment ago about my exam result. *drum roll*...... it is.... an A! Hurray! I was expecting a C+ or a B. I feel like I'm on top of the world! Definitely going to celebrate this weekend!

I can't wait to read the examiner's report this weekend when I'm going for my 1st Grade 8 violin lesson.

From Jesus Contreras Espada
Posted on September 14, 2006 at 7:00 AM

Congratulations! Getting an A must be cool. In spain you just get a mark from 0 to 10 (you must have 5 or more). In germany and austria from 1 to 5, 1 ist top, 4 is enough and 5 is failed. :)

From Terez Mertes
Posted on September 14, 2006 at 12:24 PM

Yay!!!!!! Big congrats to you.

From William Yap
Posted on September 14, 2006 at 11:13 PM

The exam gradings in Australia for Grade 1 to Grade 8, Associate and Licentiate (I think) is:

High Distinction (A+)
In addition to satisfying the requirements for an A grading (below), the candidate demonstrates outstanding achievement in meeting the syllabus objectives in all Sections, including performance flair, consistent technical fluency and penetrating stylistic insight.

Honours (A)
The candidate demonstrates an overall superior level of achievement in meeting the syllabus objectives in all Sections, in terms of musicianship, security of technique (including intonation, tone, phrasing, articulation, rhythm), and stylistic awareness.

Credit (B+)
In addition to satisfying the a requirements for a B grading (below), the candidate demonstrates meritorious achievement against most of the syllabus objectives.

Credit (B)
The candidate demonstrates an overall creditable level of achievement, with appropriate development of musicianship, technique and stylistic awareness in accordance with the syllabus objectives. Some unevenness of achievement in meeting the syllabus objectives or between different Sections of the examination, may be apparent.

Satisfactory (C+)
In addition to satisfying the requirements for a C grading (below), the candidate demonstrates more than adequate achievement against some of the syllabus objectives in each Section.

Satisfactory (C)
The candidate demonstrates an overall adequate level of achievement in musicianship, technique and style in accordance with the syllabus objectives. Considerable unevenness of achievement in meeting the syllabus objectives, or between different sections of the examination, may be apparent.

Not Satisfactory (D)
The candidate demonstrates an overall inadequate level of musicianship, technique and style and does not satisfy the syllabus objectives. Often this has resulted from inadequate preparation. Presentation is often hesitant, evidencing technical errors and/or an inappropriate sense of style.

The highest exam level is Fellowship and you only get either a pass or a fail. Less than 5 people get to pass Fellowship each year.

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