Examination Stucture
The examination includes seventeen instruments – Guzheng, Erhu, Dizi, Pipa, Yangqin, Ruan, Liuqin, Gaoyin Sheng, Zhongyin Sheng, Gaoyin Suona, Zhongyin Suona, Hulusi, Guanzi, Cello, Double Bass, Percussion and Guqin.
Basic to Advanced Levels
BASIC LEVEL (GRADE 1 TO 3)
• One etude set piece
• Two solo music pieces, to be selected from a list of four
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (GRADE 4 TO 6)
• One etude set piece
• Two solo music pieces, to be selected from a list of four
ADVANCED LEVEL (GRADE 7 TO 8)
• One etude set piece
• Two solo music pieces, to be selected from a list of four
The music pieces are listed in the Examinations music scores. Candidates are to purchase the Examinations Scores to register for the Examinations.
Examination for Certificate In Professional Performance
The Examination for Certificate in Professional Performance will be graded by two examiners.
Requirements
The minimum requirement for the Examination for Certificate in Professional Performance is a Pass in Grade 8 Examination.
DOCUMENTS FOR VERIFICATION
Applicants are required to:
Attach a copy of the Grade 8 Examination qualification certified by any exam board.
The above has to be submitted together with the registration form to TENG before the closing date for registration.
Prospects
Certificate holders may apply for teaching positions relating to instrumental performances, or to pursue higher learning in music conservatories or institutions locally or abroad.
Repertoires & scores
Three music pieces
Examination scores will not be provided. Students are to use their own book and exam scores with the reference to the version and composer stated, or song pieces of the equivalent level by overseas examination boards.
Click here to download the repertoire list for Certificate In Professional Performance examinations.
The Examination scores for Percussion is available for purchase from our retailers.
It is not required to include piano accompaniment for the Examination for Certificate in Professional Performance.
Candidates are required to submit the music scores of the 3 pieces to be performed by a given deadline, otherwise they will be disqualified from the Examinations.
Assessment Criteria
The Assessment Criteria below illustrates the basis of marking for our examinations (Face-to-face and Digital). It serves as a guideline for our examiners to assess candidates fairly and accurately. Candidates can refer to the guide as a tool for self-evaluation as they prepare for the Examinations.
Candidates’ technical competence and musical understanding are assessed through three performances.
Grades 1 to 8: Candidates are required to perform one etude set piece, and two solo music pieces (to be selected from a list of four); The etude set piece is marked out of 20 and each solo music pieces are marked out of 40 to give a total of 100 marks.
Certificate in Professional Performance: Candidates are required to perform three music pieces. Each piece is marked out of 30 and an Overall Performance is marked out of 10 to give a total of 100 marks.
