Music Medals

Schools
Teachers
Parents
Pupils

Music Medals are new assessments from the Associated Board that measure and celebrate the achievements of young instrumentalists from the earliest stages of learning.

There are five progressive levels: Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. The Copper is approachable for most students during their first year of study, while each subsequent medal has been broadly positioned as an annual target

Music Medals do not require an external examiner to be present. Teachers themselves are the assessors and the outcome is moderated by the Associated Board.

Music Medals are available for the following instruments:

Strings
violin, viola cello and guitar

Woodwind:
flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, recorder and saxophone

Brass:
trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn, E flat horn, French horn, baritone, trombone,
trombone, euphonium and E flat tuba

Keyboard: coming soon  

Music Medals Ensemble books and Option Practice books are available for a wide range of instruments. For full details visit their website:

• www.musicmedals.org

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Schools:

Music Medals offer:

Nationally accredited qualifications

Accredited by QCA

Evidence of progress

Pupils make progress through the five levels at a pace that suits their individual needs

Statistical feedback

Online statistics enable you to monitor progress and record achievement

Music Medals motivate learners. They build on the model of the graded exams which have been successful in doing just that for over 100 years.

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Teachers:

Music Medals offer:

Flexibility:

Assessments take place In normal lesson time – you choose the date

Relevant assessments

Designed to be an integral and enjoyable part of your regular teaching activities

New group-teaching materials:

Teaching and preparation resources ideal for mixed ability groups

Music Medals assessments cover the following core activities of group teaching:

Playing with others (Ensemble section)
Playing solo (Solo section)
Musicianship skills (Option section)

You video the assessment and complete a simple report form. The video and report form are sent to the Associated Board for moderation. Successful candidates receive a certificate, a commentary and a medal.

Interested?
Contact: David Forbes, Hertfordshire Music Service’s Music Medals Trainer – dave.forbes@hertsmusicservice.org.uk

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Parents

Music Medals offer:

Motivation

Fun pieces to learn and medals to collect

Nationally recognised qualifications

Assessments are fully accredited by the relevant authorities in the UK

Value for money

Fees start at £8 per candidate

What next?

Ask your child’s music teacher
Visit the website:

• www.musicmedals.org

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Pupils

Music Medals are fun and you can:

Enjoy playing new music with your friends

Collect all the medals – a set of five if you pass every level!

Collect certificates to frame

What next?
Ask your music teacher
Visit the website:

• www.musicmedals.org

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