For recorded exams please see 
Recorded Examinations page
 

LIVE  EXAMINATIONS take place at our Southampton centre

Two forms of face to face examinations are available: 

                                                                                                 ACADEMY GRADES & ACADEMY PERFORMANCE GRADES.
 

PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION
Consists of:

4 pieces are required to be performed:
Either 4 solo pieces from the current grade book or 4 backing track pieces from the current list, or a mix of solo pieces and backing tracks.
Pieces of equivalent grade from other boards may be performed.                

ACADEMY GRADE EXAMINATION
Consists of:

1.  A selection of rudiments chosen by the examiner. played (and may be read) from this book.

2. 3 pieces to be played. Either 3 solo pieces from the current grade book or 4 backing track pieces from the current list, or a mix of solo pieces and backing tracks.
Pieces of equivalent grade from other boards may be performed.

3. Supporting tests: Sight reading Study for a maximum of 1 minute and then attempt to play a short solo piece.
    Alternatively 1 piece may be a substitute piece. See 'substitute piece' section below.

Ensemble
Accompany a soundtrack chosen by the examiner.

Repetition
Repeat a phrase after a second playing by the examiner.

Time signature
On being given the pulse, recognise the time signature of a rhythm, played twice by the examiner.

Musical genre
Candidates will be requested to play the genres listed on the genres page

Viva Voce
Candidates will be asked a maximum of 6 questions relating to either the pieces played or the drum kit, see the viva voce page.                                                                                                                                                    

MARKS DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS:

Pass: 55-69
Pass with Merit: 70-84
Pass with Distinction: 85-100 

PUBLICATIONS: 

Percussion Academy publications are distributed by sole distributors:

Southern Percussion Tel: 01702 522101
www.southern percussion.co. uk

See Examination Material/Books (percussionacademy.co.uk)  

Each grade book includes the rudiments and pieces for each grade and examples of all supporting tests plus an informative viva voce section.