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1.
Examinations will be held annually at approved centres
or at the candidate’s own church.
2. Entries must be received at least
one month before the examination.
The fee is £25.
3. To pass this examination it is necessary
to gain at least 50% of the marks in each section and
70% in the whole examination.
4. Candidates must be sponsored by a
member of the Guild of Church Musicians.
SYLLABUS
1. The candidate is required to answer elementary
questions on:
(a) The rudiments of music.
(b) The quality and pitch of organ stops or questions
relating to their chosen instrument, or to vocal technique.
(c) The service of Holy Communion, Eucharist, Mass, or
any form of Sunday service in regular use at the candidate’s
own church.
2. Ear Tests: to detect wrong notes in the melody
of a hymn tune or chant played by the examiner; the candidate
following the score.
3. Prepared pieces: to perform two contrasting
pieces of the candidate’s own choice, at a level
not below Grade 3 Associated Board or equivalent. The
titles must be submitted with the application form.
4. Sight-reading: to play or sing a simple hymn
tune. The candidate will be allowed to study the music
for five minutes beforehand. In the case of organists,
pedals are optional.
5. To submit a Project of not more than 10 sides
of A4 paper on a subject of the Candidate’s own
choice, the subject to be submitted to the Examinations
Secretary one month before the examination. An example
might be ‘The Hymn Book that we use most frequently
at our Church’.
SOME USEFUL DATES
31
January Last day for submission of applications for
Award or Certificate examinations.
September
Issue of results.
November
Presentation Service and Award Ceremony.
GUILD
OF CHURCH MUSICIANS
Founded 1888 Incorporated 1905
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