RIAM Sample Aural Test Junior Book (incl. Audio Tracks)

From the Royal Irish Academy of Music the RIAM Sample Aural Tests Junior Grades include a large volume of new exercises, giving teachers and students fresh material from which to work.

Due to popular demand they have introduced a CD with the RIAM Sample Aural Tests Junior Grades, providing a recording of the Aural Observation pieces for each level. For Preliminary grade, each piece is performed twice to allow for constants in tempi and dynamics.

The Royal Irish Academy of Music is made up of many of Ireland’s most renowned musicians and pedagogues. Since its inception over 160 years ago, its members have worked to nurture, encourage and guide the very best of Irish and international talent to the highest of artistic standards. As such students at the Academy have over the years garnered numerous international prizes and awards whilst developing successful careers as soloists, chamber musicians and teachers.

Courses of study are offered in piano, harpsichord and organ as well as in period keyboard instruments and classical accordion. In all, students can pursue four possible degrees: Doctorate (D. Mus.), Masters (M. Mus.), Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) and Bachelor of Music Education (B. Mus. Ed.). A full-time diploma course is also offered (Dip. Mus.) as well as a special Access Course for Pre-Third-Levels. Furthermore, students can prepare for examinations such as Licentiate and Associate Diplomas (L.R.I.A.M. and A.R.I.A.M.) at both teacher and performer level. And along with courses for part-time students, there is a thriving first and second-level program.

The RIAM faculties include many international and national prize-winners, members of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and many individuals whose names have become synonymous with music education in Ireland. With the resources of such talent at their disposal, it is no wonder that Academy students have been accepted for further study at the most prestigious music institutions around the world.