About ANZCA
Ever evolving, disciplined yet searching and inventive, music has always been a vital, diverse and energetic art form, inviting and fostering innovative expression.
The same drive for innovation is at the heart of our examination system – as is our commitment to aid and encourage the ongoing development of music, its students and its teachers. Likewise, we encourage you to learn more about us in this, the official website of ANZCA Music Examinations.
A non-profit examining body of the performing arts, we use innovative thinking to make the entire examination process more exciting and rewarding for students and teachers.
Based on sound educational principles combined with a practical, common-sense attitude, ANZCA examinations are offered in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. Teachers who use our examinations are virtually unanimous in praise of the high standards as well as the friendly, unintimidating environment ANZCA provides.
What we offer you – at a glance.
Modern and classical examinations, both practical and written.
Graded courses leading to recognised diplomas.
A wide range of choices and flexibility within each syllabus.
Opportunities for creativity through improvisation.
Assessment by qualified, professional musicians.
ANZCA Board of Directors
Maureen Grieve
Chairperson – AUA(Dip.Mus.), A.Mus.A., MIMT
May Gavin
Vice Chairperson – T.Mus.A., L.Mus.A., A.Mus.A.
Maureen Milton
OAM, A.Dip.A., A.Mus.A., MIMT
Brendan Hains
F.Dip.A.
Denise Dore
New Zealand Director – Dip.NZ.MSM
Patron
June McLean
Founding Director (Retired) – B.A.(La Trobe), ALCM
Key Personnel
Tony Betros
General Manager
Andrew Craggs
Publications Manager
Stretto
ANZCA’s e-newsletter Stretto contains valuable information on topics including examinations, composers, improvisation, publications, forthcoming events and scholarships. Stretto is emailed bi-monthly (February to December) to all addresses in our email contacts list.
Scholarships
ANZCA offers annual Theory Scholarships for Grades Four and Five. For details, see “Scholarship Winners” in the Support menu above.
University Prizes
ANZCA also offers prizes for music students in prominent universities. For more information, see “University Prizes” in the Support menu above.
State and Territory Certificates of Education
Most ANZCA subjects are approved for inclusion on the following state and territory education certificates:
Senior Certificate and Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
For approved subjects/grades and other information, see Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority www.qcaa.qld.edu.au
ANZCA qualifications of Grade Seven and above can also be used to obtain a ranking from the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) for application to enter some Queensland tertiary institutions. Application for this ranking can be made to QTAC, or by forms available from school counsellors.
South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE)
For approved subjects/grades and other information, see Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
For approved subjects/grades and other information, see School Curriculum and Standards Authority https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/
Note: NSW and Victorian Education Bodies (HSC and VCE) do not accredit music examinations from any external music examination body. Only the HSC and VCE courses (set by the Education Departments in NSW and Victoria) are recognised.