AMEB Theory of Music Grade 1-6 Holiday Program✦✦
Ausyouth Music — Most Comprehensive AMEB Music Theory Program in Australia
Unique Highlights
Our Unique Advantages
Most Comprehensive Curriculum in Australia - We offer a full progression from Grade 1 to 6, including Theory of Music and Musicianship streams
Expert Educators, AMEB Specialists - Our teaching team includes accredited musicians, Director/Head of Music at renowned schools
Proven Results, High Distinctions - Students regularly achieve A and A+ results with several receiving scholarships at prestigious private schools
Engaging, Student-Centred Pedagogy - Classes use colour-coded visuals, call-and-response exercises, and real-score analysis
Integrated Aural + Theory Support - We integrate aural training to help students connect notation with sound
Personalized Learning Paths - Tailored instruction to each student's needs, instrument background, and pace of learning
Practice & Feedback System - Weekly homework assignments with detailed written feedback on each submission
Flexible Delivery: In-Person + Online - Face-to-face classes, live Zoom sessions, weekly sessions or intensive holiday programs
Exam Strategy & Readiness Coaching - Dedicated exam preparation modules with simulated practice exams under timed conditions
Supportive Learning Community - Warm and collaborative environment with active parent-student communication
Intensive Holiday Programs
AMEB Theory of Music Grade 1 to 5 Intensive Holiday Programs
Most Comprehensive Curriculum in Australia
- Full progression from Grade 1 to 6, including Theory of Music and Musicianship streams
- Systematically aligned with AMEB objectives, ensuring deep, structured knowledge
- Bridging programs for students transitioning from practical grades or other theory systems
Expert Educators, AMEB Specialists
- Teaching team includes accredited musicians, Director/Head of Music at renowned schools
- Experienced classroom educators who've guided hundreds of students through AMEB theory
- Teachers hold degrees in music performance and education
- Actively engage in AMEB examiner training, giving students insider insights
Proven Results, High Distinctions
- Clear learning path, targeted homework, and personalised review
- Students regularly achieve A and A+ results
- Several students have received various scholarships at prestigious private schools
- Systematic preparation and student-centred approach
Engaging, Student-Centred Pedagogy
- Theory should be musically alive with colour-coded visuals
- Call-and-response exercises and real-score analysis from classical to contemporary music
- Fosters not just exam success but true musical understanding
- Supports performance, improvisation, and composition
Course Structure Overview
AMEB Theory Grade 1 & 2
Intensive Holiday Program
- Duration: 5 days, 3 hours per day (Monday to Friday)
- Total Hours: 15 hours
- Goal: Complete Grades 1 & 2 theory content and complete online exam on Day 5
AMEB Theory Grade 3
Intensive Holiday Program
- Duration: 5 days, 3 hours per day (Monday to Friday)
- Total Hours: 15 hours
- Goal: Complete Grades 3 theory content and complete online exam on Day 5
AMEB Theory Grade 4
Intensive Holiday Program
- Duration: 9 days, 2 hours per day for 7 days, and 3 hours per day for 2 days (2 weeks program)
- Total Hours: 20 hours
- Goal: Complete Grades 4 theory content and complete online exam on Day 9
AMEB Theory Grade 5
Intensive Holiday Program (Combined Model)
- Duration: School Holiday - 5 days, 2 hours per day for 5 days, then weekly lesson for 10 weeks
- Total Hours: 20 hours
- Goal: Complete Grades 5 theory content and ready to take exam
Comprehensive Resources
Master Your Theory Grade 1-5 by Dulcie Holland
Textbook
Master Your Theory Grade 1-5 by Dulcie Holland
Answer book
Practice Exams
Past exam papers and mock exam papers
Written Feedback
Detailed written feedback on each submission
Aural Tests Book
Instrument Grade 4–8
Sight Reading Books
Instrument-Specific
Detailed Course Content
Basics of music notation
AMEB Music Theory Grade 1 – Master Your Theory
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Treble and bass clefs2
Note names (A to G)3
Note values: semibreve, minim, crotchet4
Rests for each note value5
Bar lines and time signatures (2/4, 3/4, 4/4)6
C major scale (no sharps/flats)7
Degrees of the scale (1st to 8th)8
Intervals (by number only)9
Dynamics: f, p, mp, mf10
Repeat signs, ties and slurs11
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