ABRSM
ABRSM is The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and a global music education charity. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that music enriches lives. Building on our heritage, we offer face-to-face and digital exams, sheet music, recordings, apps and courses for students and teachers across the world.
About ABRSM
In partnership with four Royal Schools of Music, we carry on a long legacy of musical excellence. More than an awarding organisation, we support learners from the first note they play, and empower teachers who help build musical skills and encourage progress around the world.
Find your passion. Find yourself. Find a life with music.
Activity
- NewsOliver Winstone appointed Head of Channels at ABRSMPublished 11 Jul 2026Published 11 Jul 2026
- NewsABRSM opens applications for international Play On 2027 fundPublished 8 Jul 2026Published 8 Jul 2026
- NewsABRSM unveils landmark 2027 & 2028 Piano SyllabusPublished 4 Jun 2026Published 4 Jun 2026
- NewsABRSM to launch new Creative Musicianship qualifications in April 2026Published 26 Mar 2026Published 26 Mar 2026
Watch
ABRSM Piano Syllabus 2027 & 2028 is out now! Explore an inspirational new piano repertoire. From chart-topping arrangements to core classics and beloved favourites, discover new graded repertoire books brought to life with video, audio, and practical learning resources.
News & features
- Appointment11 Jul 2026Oliver Winstone appointed Head of Channels at ABRSM
ABRSM has appointed Oliver Winstone as its new Head of Channels, following a career of almost 16 years with Hal Leonard.
- News08 Jul 2026ABRSM opens applications for international Play On 2027 fund
The UK music examinations board ABRSM has announced the 2027 round of Play On, its international sponsorship programme supporting music education projects outside the UK.
- News04 Jun 2026ABRSM unveils landmark 2027 & 2028 Piano Syllabus
New repertoire ranges from Beethoven and Bach to Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Wicked, with free multimedia resources built into graded books for the first time.
- News26 Mar 2026ABRSM to launch new Creative Musicianship qualifications in April 2026
The UK music exam board ABRSM is preparing to launch a new suite of Creative Musicianship qualifications aimed at learners who create their own music, with the first two levels due to begin rolling out from April and May 2026.