Press releases

Newham Music and ABRSM launch London’s first dedicated centre for Certificate for Music Educators (CME)

ABRSM releases new resources for singers

ABRSM has today (26 October) expanded its Songbook Series with the addition of five Songbook Plus books for Grades 1 to 5.

ABRSM releases new singing syllabus

ABRSM has today (7 September) released a new singing syllabus for candidates who will be taking exams from January 2018 onwards.

New Chair of ABRSM appointed

It has been announced today that Tony Hales CBE, Chair of the Greenwich Foundation and a board member of the Welsh National Opera, has been appointed the Chair of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).

Full statement provided to the Telegraph

Here is the full statement we provided to the Telegraph in response to questions about Grade 5 Theory.

Young musicians shine bright at ABRSM’s celebratory event

Last Friday (7 July), music lovers were treated to fantastic performances from some of the world’s leading young musicians at ABRSM’s Shine event. Shine was hosted in partnership with the Barbican and Classic FM, and supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, and celebrated the best of music and music education.

New Woodwind Syllabus coming soon

On 6 July we’ll be launching a new Woodwind Syllabus featuring refreshed repertoire for Flute, Clarinet, Saxophones, Recorders, Oboe and Bassoon.

New Singing syllabus on the way

We are currently developing a new singing syllabus which will include refreshed repertoire lists for all grades.

ABRSM scholar profile: Bobby Chen

Every year we provide more than 70 scholarships for talented British and international musicians to study at the four Royal Schools of Music in the UK, in addition to our core donation to each of the Schools.

Improving our Music Theory exams

Grades 1 to 5 from 2018

ABRSM sponsor award at the 2017 RPS Music Awards

ABRSM were delighted to sponsor the Learning and Participation Award at the 2017 RPS Music Awards ran by the Royal Philharmonic Society.

ABRSM announces free event to celebrate music education

From today (19 April), music lovers can register for their free tickets to Shine, a celebratory event at the Barbican Centre.

ABRSM launches teacher feedback panels

ABRSM has today (29 March 2017) launched a recruitment drive for ‘Teacher Voices’, its new customer feedback panel.

New Learn Music London website puts parents in touch with wealth of music-making opportunities on their doorstep

Two leading music education organisations, ABRSM and Music Mark, have today launched a first of its kind website to enable parents in London's 33 boroughs to find a wealth of local opportunities for their children to get involved, develop and make music.

Celebrating music in primary schools for Shakespeare Week!

We've partnered with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to celebrate music during Shakespeare Week!

Young virtuoso plays for royalty at Britain’s largest multi-faith celebration

ABRSM Scholar Courtenay Cleary performed for a distinguished audience, including Her Majesty The Queen, in central London today.

First ARSM exam in the world

A 15 year old student from Hong Kong studying in England has become the first candidate in the world to take our brand new performance-only diploma.

ABRSM Scholar performs at Music Teacher Awards

ABRSM Scholar Aleksandra Li performed at the Music Teacher Awards for Excellence in front of nearly 300 industry guests, including teachers, hub leaders and VIPs.

ABRSM has moved to the Square Mile’s cultural hub

ABRSM has today (Tuesday 3 January) moved to London Wall Place at the heart of the City of London’s cultural hub and is now located in the newly refurbished Salters’ Hall building.

ABRSM-National Youth Jazz Orchestra partnership announced

ABRSM announced an exciting new partnership with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) at its annual UK teacher conference.