Examination Times

10. Special Examination Times

Candidates should advise the State Office of dates to be avoided in the scheduling of their examination.

11. Examination Periods

Practical examinations in each State shall be held at times determined by the State Office. Written examinations will be held in April or May, and August or September on dates set by the Board. These dates are printed in the Manual each year.

12. Notification of Examination

As soon as practicable after the closing date of entries, candidates will be officially notified of their candidate number, and the time and place of their examination.

13. Time Allowed for Examinations

WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS

Before the scheduled commencement of all written examinations (except the Aural component of the Musicianship examinations), ten minutes reading time is allowed. No writing will be permitted during this time.
At the commencement of Aural Musiciahsip and Music Craft Aural examinations, candidates wil be given a short listening time, in order to become familiar with the sounds used on the examination tape.
At the conclusion of the Aural Musicianship examination, candidates have ten minutes checking time during which writing is permitted.
At the conclusion of Music Craft Aural examinations, candidates are permitted to write during checking time.  Two minutes are allowed for Preliminary, Grades 1 and 2 and five minutes for Grades 3 and 4.

PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS