What's in the exam?
- Pieces
- Scales & arpeggios
- Aural tests
- Sight-reading
Practical Horn Exams
Practical Horn exams consist of three pieces, chosen by the candidate from the appropriate lists in the current syllabus, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and aural tests.
Total marks in all individual Practical exams are 150. 100 marks are required to achieve Pass, 120 marks to pass with Merit and 130 marks to pass with Distinction.
There are eight grades of assessment. Select a grade using the links below in order to view the syllabus and supporting materials for that grade.
Publications & audio
Audio downloads
Download recordings of pieces from our Horn syllabus.
Time Pieces for Horn
An anthology providing a selection of well-crafted arrangements.
Shining Brass
Graded repertoire to support the lower brass instruments.
Scales and Arpeggios for Horn
Practice material for students preparing for Horn exams.
Aural Training in Practice
New editions offering support to teachers preparing students for Practical exams.