What is ANZCA? * A non-profit examining body of the performing arts. * An innovative, exciting examination system. What does ANZCA offer? * Examinations in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Thailand,    Malaysia and Hong Kong. * Modern and classical examinations, both practical and written. * Graded courses leading to recognised Diplomas. * Career-oriented syllabi. * A wide range of choices and flexibility within each syllabus. * Sound educational principles combined with a practical, common-sense attitude to music examinations. * Opportunities for creativity through improvisation. * Assessment by qualified, professional musicians.   ANZCA policy is determined by a Board of Directors, who work in a voluntary capacity; administration is through an Australian office, which includes qualified musicians.  Policy is continually reviewed to meet the demands of a changing society, and relevant observations and suggestions from teachers are welcomed.   Instruments/Subjects   * Accordion  -  Mixed (Classical and Modern) * Bass  -  Modern * Clarinet  -  Mixed  * Cornet/Trumpet  -  Classical and Modern * Double Bass  -  Classical * Drumset  -  Modern  * Flute  -  Classical and Modern  * Guitar  -  Classical and Modern * Keyboard  -  Modern  * Mandolin  -  Mixed * Organ  -  Church and Modern  * Pianoforte  -  Classical, Modern, All Occasions and Duet * Recorder  -  Mixed  * Saxophone  -  Mixed  * Singing  -  Classical and Modern  * Theory of Music  -  Classical and Modern elements from    Grade Four  * Trombone  -  Modern  * Viola  -  Classical  * Violin  -  Classical  * Violoncello  -  Classical  Please note:  Exam entries are accepted on the understanding that teachers are familiar with ANZCA Examination Regulations.   To download the Regulations in PDF format, click here.   Subscription Upon payment of an annual subscription, teachers are entitled to receive the ANZCA quarterly magazine Stretto, and to a discount on all ANZCA syllabi and publications.  If authorized, the office can recommend teachers who subscribe to prospective students.  Please note that subscription is optional, and is NOT necessary in order to enter students for examinations. To download a subscription form in PDF format, click here. Stretto ANZCA's magazine Stretto contains valuable information on topics including examinations, composers, improvisation, publications, forthcoming events and scholarships. Publications ANZCA produces a range of publications and support material for examinations, including grade books, technical work manuals, theory papers and books, and specimen tests for sight reading, aural tests and improvisation. ANZCA publications are available from music stores or directly from the ANZCA office.   To download an order form in PDF format, click here.   Scholarships ANZCA offers annual scholarships for both performers and theory students from the Melva Lycett Scholarship fund.  Details of all scholarships are available from the ANZCA office. State and Territory Certificates of Education ANZCA subjects are approved for inclusion on the following state and territory education certificates: • Senior Certificate and Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) • South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) • Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) • Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). 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.   For further information, see the following websites: Queensland Studies Authority  www.qsa.qld.edu.au Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia   www.stepup.ssabsa.sa.edu.au  (SA and NT) Curriculum Council of Western Australia  www.curriculum.wa.edu.au

Modern Piano Competition, during ANZCA's Bangkok launch.