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Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) - Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing (CCOM)

2022 Chinese Instruments Graded Examinations (Registration is closed)



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Introduction

The Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM) is the leading music institution in China. To promote traditional Chinese music and culture, CCOM has carried out Chinese Instruments Graded Examinations in many countries and regions since 1989. In line with the mission to make music education universal, CCOM aims to provide professional and the highest examination standards for amateur Chinese instrumentalists around the world by utilizing a structured approach of learning and fine traditions.

To promote traditional Chinese music in Singapore and strengthen the cultural exchange and collaboration between China and Southeast Asia, the CCOM Chinese Instruments Graded Examinations will be conducted by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in Singapore.

Announcements

Please click here for 2022 CCOM Graded Exam Rules and Regulations.

Only Percussion examinations may be done live at NAFA Campus 3. Please email [email protected] by 7 November 2022 to request for a live examination.

All other examinations are to be recorded and submitted online. Please see 2022 CCOM Graded Exam Rules and Regulations for video recording guidelines.

Registration for the NAFA-CCOM Chinese Instruments Graded Examinations is now CLOSED. The next registration period will open in August 2023.

Important Dates to note

Date Location
Registration Period CLOSED for 2022. The next registration period will open in August 2023. -
Examination Fee Payment - Send email to [email protected] on payment methods
Issue of Official Receipt (by post) Up to 3 weeks upon successful payment By email to email address listed by candidate
Release of Examination Admission Slip (by post) By end October 2022 By post to address listed by candidate
Latest Date of Withdrawal
(on valid reason, 50% of exam fees will be refunded)
7 November 2022 Send email to [email protected] with supporting documents

Upon validating the withdrawal reasons and supporting documents, a refund of up to 50% of the examination fee will be made by cheque to the candidate. All withdrawal requests are to be submitted in writing by 7 November 20221.

Candidates who submit the withdrawal requests after 7 November 2022 will not be eligible for refund of the examination fee.
Examination Video Submission Period 21 November 2022, 09:00 - 2 December 2022, 18:00 Please refer to the candidate's Admission Slip for assigned submission period
Collection of Results All examination certificates and result slips are to be collected personally by candidate at NAFA by April 2023. Candidates will be notified through email regarding collection dates.




  • Examinable Instruments
    The Graded Examinations will comprise 10 main instruments, namely Erhu, Pipa, Guzheng, Dizi, Yangqin, Suona, Ruan, Sheng, Liuqin and Percussion.

  • Examination Grades
    The Graded Examinations consist of Grades 1 to 9 and Performance Grade * (a total of 10 grades).

    *There is no Performance Grade examination for Percussion.

    Performance Grade
    Candidates registering for the Performance Grade examination are required to attach a photocopy of their Grade 9 certificate jointly issued by NAFA and CCOM for verification.

    Candidates who attained a DISTINCTION for the Performance Grade may be considered for exemption from the music audition when applying for admission to the NAFA School of Music’s Chinese Instrumental Studies.

  • 2022 Chinese Instruments Graded Examination Fees
    2022 年华乐分级考试费

    Grade
    级别
    Total Exam Fee Payable (incl. 7% GST)
    考试费总额(包括 7% 消费税)
    1 $65
    2 $75
    3 $85
    4 $105
    5 $130
    6 $160
    7 $200
    8 $260
    9 $350
    Performance Grade 演奏级 $460
  • Examination Requirements
    The examination requires candidates to perform 3 music pieces below from memory* for Grade 1 to Performance Grade level. There will be NO aural or sight-reading tests.

    1) 1 Technical Study Music Piece
    2) 2 Solo Music Pieces

    Note: All pieces are to be chosen from the official CCOM Examination Syllabus (Overseas Version). Click here for information.

    *Candidates below the age of 25 are required to perform pieces from memory for 1 technical study piece and 2 solo pieces.

    Candidates aged 25 and above can choose to perform the above repertoire with or without scores during the examination.

    Candidates are to prepare and perform 1 technical study piece and 2 solo pieces.
    Candidate will be marked ‘Fail’ if any of the mentioned is not performed.

  • Examination Syllabus
    Please purchase the NAFA Chinese Instruments Graded Examination Committee recognised syllabus from the following suppliers. Failure to produce certified examination syllabus during the examination registration will result in disqualification from the graded examination.

    See Lian Enterprises
    149 Rochor Road #03-28
    Fu Lu Shou Complex
    Singapore 188425
    Tel/Fax: 6337 4734

    Price list for the examination syllabus:

    NAFA Chinese Instruments Graded Exam Syllabus (inclusive of 7% GST)
    华乐考级委员会认可教材的售价(包括7%消费税)

    Instrument 乐器 Book 1 (Grades 1-6) Book 2 (Grades 7-9)
    Erhu 二胡 $33.00 $29.00
    Pipa 琵琶 $67.00 $57.00
    Guzheng 古筝 $37.00 $29.00
    Dizi 笛子 $27.00 $24.00
    Yangqin 扬琴 $38.00 $29.00
    Suona 唢呐 $66.00 $69.00
    Ruan 阮 $29.00 $3600
    Sheng 笙 $32.00 $36.00
    Liuqin 柳琴 $39.00 $48.00
    Percussion小军鼓 (Grades 1-9) $28.00 NA

All examination certificates and result slips are to be collected personally by candidate at NAFA by April 2023. Candidates will be notified through email regarding collection dates.
As of 2019, candidates are not allowed to choose their preferred date and time for the examination.

Please note that there will be no disclosure of examination results by phone or by email.

All examination certificates and result slips are to be collected personally by candidate at NAFA by April 2023. Candidates will be notified through email regarding collection dates.

Review of Results/Re-examination
There will be NO review of results and NO re-examination. The examiners’ decision is final.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any enquiries at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone contact: 6512 5780

In view of the work from home arrangements due to the COVID-19 situation, we apologize and seek your understanding for any delays in addressing your enquiries.