WELCOME TO PERCUSSION ACADEMY
We understand that not all exam boards suit all students, but we feel sure you will find the
Percussion Academy syllabus a useful addition to your teaching repertoire.
THE EXAMS
We offer both Offqual regulated exams:
Performance Grades (reading or improvised forms)
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR PERFORMANCE EXAMS
and
Recital Grades (reading or improvised forms)
There are 2 forms of RECITAL grade exams:
1) RECITAL, where solos and backing tracks are notated
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR RECITAL EXAMS
2) RECITAL, where backing tracks are accompanied without a drum part (improvised)
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR IMPROVISED RECITAL EXAMS
Recital grades are for those students where UCAS points are not a priority.
The same examination process and certificate, but UCAS points are not awarded.
TEACHER BENEFITS
We currently offer teachers booking RECITAL exams
15% discount off our current exam fees
(enter code EXAMSDISC at checkout)
First Recital exam for free
(use code: RECITAL1 at checkout)
Please ensure you REGISTER an account to take advantage of your free exam
Free 2nd attempt at any Recital Grade exam that proves unsuccessful at first attempt
10% Discount OFF THE PRICE OF ALL P.A. BOOKS purchased for/by students.
Exclusively from:
www.southernpercussion.com
(use code BOOKS10 at checkout)
Free 30 day trial of: 'JAMZONE'.
Associates providing the perfect backing tracks for teaching/practising.
1,000’s of songs to choose from. Use code: PARACADEMY
How to redeem your Jamzone Premium voucher
HOW TO ENTER & DETAILS OF EXAMS
RECORDED EXAMS
MARKS DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS:
Pass: 55-69
Pass with Merit: 70-84
Pass with Distinction: 85-100