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[Silver Persian]

This mightn't be the best place to ask, but could somebody tell me whats required in the AMus exam? Up until yesterday I thought it involved your four pieces and general knowledge only, but my piano teacher told me that I also had to do sight reading and aural (noo...). But I was sure that I had heard sight reading and aural werent tested...could somebody clarify this for me plz

 

[ohyay]

Unless you're doing something completely different to me, there's no sight reading or aural. True story.

 

[Dreamerish*~]

No hearing or aural for me either.

 

[Silver Persian]

*wipes away bead of sweat from face*

There is no way in hell I could pass AMus if I had to sight reading

 

[Phanatical]

You're expected to essentially present a mini concert. You'll also be asked some general questions about the piece, including historical context.

 

[Nesty]

hmm.. i dunno if i should ask here.. sorry for stealing your thread Silver Persian..

but what does AMus really allows you to do? like i heard it's a teaching degree or something? is that true or can you teach after 8th grade?

 

[ohyay]

You get to put AMusA after your name woo It's like a mini degree in music

 

[insert-username]

Sight reading and aurals used to be tested in the Associate exam, but they're not anymore.

but what does AMus really allows you to do? like i heard it's a teaching degree or something? is that true or can you teach after 8th grade?

The AMusA is an Associate diploma - achieving it nets you an academic stole (lilac coloured) and the right to put "A.Mus.A." after your name. In Australia, it ranks below an academic degree, and as far as I know it's not strictly a teaching degree. You can advertise to teach with any level of accomplishment, it's just more likely for you to get students if you have 8th grade, AMus or above. My piano teacher only went up to 8th grade, for example. That's what I know, anyway.


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[Nesty]

oh ok.. i get it now thanks