Scholarships And Exhibitions
The following awards are available. Details of the conditions of awards can be obtained from the State Office.
New South Wales
Distinction Certificates: Practical Examinations
A distinction certificate will be awarded to each candidate achieving A+ in all practical subjects.
AMEB Shields
There are nine shields awarded annually in recognition of excellence in teaching.
1. Schools Category
A perpetual shield is awarded and can be retained by the winning school for the succeeding year. In addition, an individual shield will be awarded for retention by the school.
2. Private Teachers Category
Shields are awarded to teachers who present candidates in Piano, Instrumental/Vocal, and Written examinations. Details appear on the AMEB (NSW) website.
Victoria
Special Awards and Prizes
- The Elizabeth Stainkamph Memorial Prize
- Leslie Barklamb Flute Award
- Australian Society for Music Education (ASME) Victoria Award
- Henri Touzeau Cello Award
- Victorian Music Teachers’ Association Theory and Musicianship Awards. Details appear in the AMEB (Vic) Website.
South Australia and Northern Territory
Practice of Music 7th Grade Scholarship
Grade prizes for Theory and Practice of Music and Speecha and Drama awarded by a Prizes Committee of the AMEb Advisory Board (SA & NT)
- Licentiate of Music Prize
- Associate of Music Prize
- Eva Lines Memorial Prize
- The Thelma Dent AMEB Scholarship
- The George Pearce Memorial Award
- The Jean Adelaide Madeline Dent Scholarship
- The David Merchant Prize
- Regina Rose Memorial Award.
Western Australia
The AMEB Awards in Western Australia
The AMEB Performance Awards are made under an annual awards scheme designed to encourage students to continue their studies in Music and Speech.
A number of special prizes are awarded annually. Contact State Office for details.
Tasmania
AMEB Award in Seventh Grade Pianoforte $100
This Award is sponsored by the Tasmanian Music Teachers’ Association and is awarded to the candidate who achieves the best result in Seventh Grade Pianoforte.
Jennifer Filby Memorial Award in AMEB Fifth Grade Theory or Musicianship $100
This Award is sponsored by the Tasmanian Music Teachers’ Association and is awarded to the candidate who achieves the best result in AMEB Fifth Grade Theory or Musicianship.
Hobart Guitar Society Award in AMEB Classical Guitar $75
This Award is sponsored by the Hobart Guitar Society and is awarded to the candidate who presents the best examination performance in Classical Guitar.
Australian String Association (AUSTA) Trophy
This Award is for the most outstanding candidate in Fifth Grade Violin.
Barratts Music Award $100 Gift Voucher
This Award is for the most outstanding candidate in Northern Tasmania.
Fosters Music Award $100 Gift Voucher
This Award is for the most outstanding candidate in North-West Tasmania.
Geoff Long Music Award $100 (4 x $25)
This Award comprises $25 each for the most promising candidates in Preliminary - Third Grade Piano for Leisure.
MacFie Music Award $75 (3 x $25 Gift Vouchers)
This Award comproses $25 gift vouchers each for the most promising candidates in First - Third Grade Violin.
McCann's Music Award $100
This Award is for the most outstanding Candidate in Southern Tasmania.
Musicians' Union of Australia Award $300 (3 x$100)
This Award is sponsored by the PPCA Performer's Trust Foundation and comprises $100 each for the most outstanding candidates in Strings, Brass and Woodwind.
