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

• 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.
  
  
• 2023 Chinese Instruments Graded Examination Fees
  
  

  Grade	Total Exam Fee Payable (incl. 8% GST)
  1	S$66
  2	S$76
  3	S$85
  4	S$106
  5	S$132
  6	S$162
  7	S$202
  8	S$262
  9	S$353
  Performance Grade	S$464



• Examination Requirements
  Candidates are to prepare a total of 3 pieces:
  
  1) 1 Technical Study Music Piece (Memorisation NOT needed)
  2) 2 Solo Music Pieces (Memorisation needed for BOTH pieces)
  
  Examiners will select one of the 2 Solo Music Pieces for judging. Candidates must upload BOTH Solo Music Pieces.
  
  Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the examination.
  
  Note: All pieces are to be chosen from the official CCOM Examination Syllabus (Overseas Version). Click here for information.
  
  *Candidates of age 18 and above are allowed to apply for exemption from memorisation, but must provide documentation for verification of age. Candidates should state and show clearly in their recordings the documentations for verification of age.
  
  Accompanying musician(s) or accompanying track are NOT allowed for the examination.
  
  All repeat signs are to be disregarded. At places where there are “1^st Time House” and “2^nd Time House”, the Candidate may proceed directly to “2nd Time House” in the first play through.
  
  Video requirements
  Candidates are to ensure the following video requirements are fulfilled:
  1. Candidate’s face must be visible in the shot. (Must match the identification document as provided)
  2. No editing, cuts or pauses are allowed for the recording. (One shot recording)
  3. All required pieces (1 Technical Study Music Piece + 2 Solo Music Pieces) must be completed and uploaded before the deadline.
  4. Alternative versions or arrangements of the examination pieces are not allowed. Pieces must be taken from the NAFA Chinese Instruments Graded Exam Syllabus 2023 (see below).
  
  Video sequence to be followed:
  1. The Candidate MUST NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA FRAME once entered.
  2. Candidate must ensure that face is visible in the shot.
  3. State their registered name and show the registered Identification Document.
  4. Announce their programme, clearly stating the title of the pieces chosen and the sequence in which they will play it in.
  5. The Candidate must also show the purchased hard copy of the NAFA Chinese Instruments Graded Exam Syllabus 2023 Book to the camera.
  6. Proceed to their performing spot with their instrument(s) ready.
  7. Play through all 3 pieces, with the Candidate’s body and face clearly in the shot. (The Candidate may sit slighted slanted for ease of playing posture, as long as the playing is visible as a whole).
  
  Deadline
  Registration period: 14 August 2023, 10am – 8 September 2023, 6pm
  Submission period: 20 November 2023, 9am – 1 December 2023, 6pm     
  
  
• 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
  
  Please contact See Lian Enterprises for price listing.

As of 2022, all NAFA-CCOM Examination Certification must be collected from NAFA before April 2024. Candidates will be notified via email for date of collection.

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

As of 2022, all NAFA-CCOM Examination Certification must be collected from NAFA before April 2024. Candidates will be notified via email for date of collection.

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

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