1. Grading: It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure the grading of the pieces is correct. All pieces entered into one section must be of the same grade.
2. AMEB Grading to Prevail: Submitted pieces/songs do not have to be taken from the AMEB syllabus. However, if the piece is listed in the current AMEB syllabus under a particular grade, that AMEB grade will be taken to be the level for that piece.
For example, if a piece is listed under Grade 8 Trinity (or any other syllabus) but under Grade 7 AMEB, the piece will be considered to be Grade 7 for the purposes of the competition.
3. Suite Movements in Sections 9-11: Competitors are only allowed to perform such movements of a multi-movement work that are not listed in a lower grade in the AMEB syllabus.
For example, the full performance of Beethoven’s Sonata in C minor No 13 is required in the AMEB AMusA syllabus, however Movement 1 appears in Grade 8 Piano for Leisure and Movement 3 appears in Grade 7, therefore the only movements that could be entered into Section 10 (Associate Diploma) is Movement 2.
4. Disqualification for Incorrect Grading: Should the competitor present an incorrectly graded piece for the section, they will not be eligible for a prize. If entry into the wrong grade is discovered after a prize has been awarded, that prize will be withdrawn.
