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The Australian Music Examinations Board offers of a system of graded music and speech examinations, including supportive publications related to the syllabus and examinations.   The syllabi and their publications provide valuable frameworks for studies throughout school years and beyond.    In many cases, progression through the AMEB system leads to university entrance and the establishment of professional careers in teaching and performing. 

AMEB History

In 1887 the Universities of Adelaide and Melbourne began the Australian Music Examinations Board, (AMEB) which in 1914 became a national organisation.

Today it is a federated body with its Federal Office based in Melbourne. Signatories to its constitution comprise the Universities of Adelaide, Melbourne, Western Australia and the Ministers of Education in New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania.  These, and other education institutions, use AMEB qualifications as a benchmark for student selection into their courses.

Subjects

Music Subjects include: Piano, Piano for Leisure, Accordion, Electronic organ, Organ, Violin, Viola, Double Bass, Cello, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Recorder, Bassoon, Saxophone, Saxophone for Leisure, Trumpet, Tuba, Trombone, Band, Horn, Euphonium, Percussion, Harp, Classical Guitar, Singing, Singing for Leisure, Instrumental Ensemble, Theory and Musicianship.

Flute for Leisure level 1 is offered in South Australia and Northern Territory only.

Contemporary Popular Music subjects offered include keyboard, guitar, bass, vocal, drum kit.

Speech and Drama Subjects include: Speech and Performance Theory, Voice and Communication, Speech in Action, Drama and Communication and Drama and Performance.

Induction programs include:   Keyboard, Flute, Violin.

Teaching and Performing Certificates and Diplomas.