Klarinet Archive - Posting 000291.txt from 2004/04

From: <tony-w@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] Music exams in U.S.
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 09:50:10 -0400

> Our school grades 1-6 (ages 6-12 more or less) don't have festivals or
> competitions. Solo & ensemble festivals & competitions generally start at
> age 13 or so.
> Mark C.

Thank you Mark. Now I have it. You have a series of 12 stages all told.
As they are not *actually* examinations, and with the usual kind of child
stress associated with *exams* (as in UK) I wonder if the U.S. system could
indeed be somewhat more successful - not having the term *exam* attached to
*it`s* series.

I`m getting deeper - sorry - I wonder has anyone had any experience teaching
in both countries, enough to compare how the pupils react come exam or Solo
& Ens time?

Sorry this is not entirely on topic.

Thanks again for your help.

Tony W.

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