New set works will be introduced from 2020 for:
- Theory of Music - Grades 5 and 6
- Theory of Music - Licentiate Diploma (Musicology)
- Musicianship - Grades 5 and 6
Theory of Music
Grade 5
As part of this changeover, questions relating to Set Works will be added to Theory of Music Grade 5, which has not previously had these questions. Currently students only encounter Set Works analysis in Theory of Music Grade 6, and it is believed that introducing this earlier will assist candidates in developing their analytical skills and will better align Theory of Music with Musicianship.
Candidates from 2020 will need to analyse and answer questions on ALL Set Works in the exam. Details regarding the new Set Works can be found in the 2020 Theory of Music syllabus. A new digital publication, Theory of Music Analytical Notes will be available to assist candidates preparing for this section of the exam.
AMEB Federal have written in-depth analytical notes for the Grade 5 and 6 Theory set works. These can be found using this link: AMEB Federal analytical notes for Grade 5 and Grade 6 Theory set works.
Grade 6
From 2020 the Grade 6 Set Works have changed and candidates will need to analyse and answer questions on ALL Set Works in the exam. Details regarding the new Set Works can be found in the 2020 Theory of Music syllabus. A new digital publication, Theory of Music Analytical Notes will be available to assist candidates preparing for this section of the exam.
AMEB Federal have written in-depth analytical notes for the Grade 5 and 6 Theory set works. These can be found using this link: AMEB Federal analytical notes for Grade 5 and Grade 6 Theory set works.
Associate Diploma (Musicology)
There are no changes to the Set Works for 2020.
Licentiate Diploma (Musicology)
From 2020 there will be changes to both Group 1 and Group 2 of the Set Works. Details regarding the new works set can be found in the 2020 Theory of Music syllabus.
Musicianship
New Set Works have been introduced for Grade 5 and Grade 6 Musicianship and candidates will need to analyse and answer questions on ALL Set Works in the exam. Details regarding the new set works can be found in the 2020 Musicianship syllabus. A new digital publication, Musicianship Analytical Notes will be available to assist candidates preparing for this section of the exam. We anticipate this will be available on the AMEB Federal Website from the end of February 2020.
Online written
New Set Works for Theory of Music and Musicianship Grades 5 and 6 will apply to online examinations purchased on or after 1 January 2020. Candidates who purchased an online examination in 2019 will have twelve months from the date of purchase to complete the examination using the old (2019) Set Works. (No extension of date will be possible.) Candidates should be prepared to answer questions on ALL Set Works in the exam.