Music Medals
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:
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.
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
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:
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:
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