William Hay » piano exams http://whay.me Piano Lessons in Chester, UK Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:53:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Piano Lessons in Chester, UK William Hay clean William Hay m@whay.me m@whay.me (William Hay) Will Hay Piano Tuition Piano Lessons in Chester, UK William Hay » piano exams http://whay.me/willprofile100x100.jpg http://whay.me TV-G Chester, UK Monthly Grade 1 – Piano Exam http://whay.me/piano-teaching/grade-1-piano-exam http://whay.me/piano-teaching/grade-1-piano-exam#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:00:38 +0000 Will Hay http://whay.me/?p=1399 (Updated Jan 2012)
ABRSM Grade 1 Exam – The vital statistics: The current entry fee (2012) is £33.50. The next exam period is 27th February – 31st March and the closing date for entries to these exams is Friday 20th January

The next in my vodcast series on piano exams. In this video, watch Amelia sit her Grade 1 piano exam. This time, not one of my videos,  ABRSM have staged an example of a Grade 1 piano exam which is a great way to give candidates an idea of what it is like to sit the exam. If only Stanley Palace, the venue used for the Chester exams was able to offer a wonderful grand piano as in this video! At least you can expect the same professional, supportive attitude from any of the ABRSM examiners, though the papers on their desk might not always be quite so beautifully aligned.

ABRSM: Grade 1 Piano Exam Video

]]> http://whay.me/piano-teaching/grade-1-piano-exam/feed 0 ABRSM Grade 2 Piano Exam Pieces (in HD) http://whay.me/resources/abrsm-grade-2-piano-exam-pieces-in-hd http://whay.me/resources/abrsm-grade-2-piano-exam-pieces-in-hd#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:25:32 +0000 Will Hay http://whay.me/?p=2014 Following on from my post last summer which featured demo videos of the 2011-2012 Grade 1 Piano Syllabus, I have now been able to produce a set of demo videos for the Grade 2 syllabus. Those of you about to take your Grade 1 piano might be interested to see what is in store for your next course of study. The youtube playlist below will also be of interest to those students currently working towards your Grade 2 exams. Purchase the sheet music

My Grade 1 Piano Exam Pieces Youtube Playlist

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS IN TWO WEEKS TIME!
]]> http://whay.me/resources/abrsm-grade-2-piano-exam-pieces-in-hd/feed 0 Piano Exam Times – November 2011 http://whay.me/piano-teaching/piano-exam-times-november-2011 http://whay.me/piano-teaching/piano-exam-times-november-2011#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:00:37 +0000 Will Hay http://whay.me/?p=1038 Exam times for the forthcoming sessions are below. All the times have now been posted. The venue is Stanley Palace, Watergate Street, Chester. Times are as follows:

(Saturday 10th December, 2011)

DANIEL 11:30am
SHEA 11:42am
RUTH 11:54am
MATTEA 12:06pm
AMELIA 12:26pm
BETH 12:46pm

(Thursday 15th December, 2011)

DOMINIC 9:30am

Please try to arrive at least 10 minutes before your allotted time.

Best of luck in your exams!

I can confirm that the next concert will take place at All Saint’s Church, Hoole starting at 11am  on Saturday 3rd December 2011 and will last no more than an hour. Tickets will be on sale £3/adult. £1/child in aid of Kampala Music School. Contact me for more details

The concert will include a ‘multimedia spectacular’ with audience participation featuring  this song so make sure that you can sing the chorus!

]]> http://whay.me/piano-teaching/piano-exam-times-november-2011/feed 0 Three years later – Making Progress http://whay.me/podcasts/three-years-later-making-progress http://whay.me/podcasts/three-years-later-making-progress#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:45:44 +0000 Will Hay http://whay.me/?p=1933 One of the joys of being a piano teacher is being able to appreciate the progress your students have made from the effort they have put in to their studies. I would like to share some of the progress that three students have made since they were last featured on my blog three years ago.

In the early podcast episode, Louise, Sophie and Ruth played their favourite pieces from the ABRSM Prep Test syllabus. Three years down the line they have kindly agreed to share their favourite Grade 3 pieces in the video clip. As Ruth points out in the video, it is only by setting yourself challenges and striving towards your goals that you are able to achieve them.

]]> http://whay.me/podcasts/three-years-later-making-progress/feed 0 newsletter,piano exams,progress,vodcast One of the joys of being a piano teacher is being able to appreciate the progress your students have made from the effort they have put in to their studies. I would like to share some of the progress that three students have made since they were last f... One of the joys of being a piano teacher is being able to appreciate the progress your students have made from the effort they have put in to their studies. I would like to share some of the progress that three students have made since they were last featured on my blog three years ago. In the early podcast episode, Louise, Sophie and Ruth played their favourite pieces from the ABRSM Prep Test syllabus. Three years down the line they have kindly agreed to share their favourite Grade 3 pieces in the video clip. As Ruth points out in the video, it is only by setting yourself challenges and striving towards your goals that you are able to achieve them. Will Hay clean Summer Newsletter 2011 http://whay.me/podcasts/summer-newsletter-2011 http://whay.me/podcasts/summer-newsletter-2011#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:07:23 +0000 Will Hay http://whay.me/?p=1724

Now that the summer term has wound down, it’s a good chance to review some of the activities which have taken place. I was pleased to receive a great set of exam results last week which included six merits and a distinction. “Share one, comment two” week  has increased active participation on the Noteflight Studio. Why not take the opportunity to do some composing over the summer holidays? I am planning to have another composition competition in the Autumn Term, so watch this space for details!

The TWO concerts this term were well attended and offered a wide variety of performances from piano solos and duets to ensembles and choirs. One of my piano students was even brave enough to sing a solo. We welcomed the Chester Music Society Youth Choir and Preludes at “Ludus Cantiones” with their conductors Helena Thomas and Katie Wilkes. Proceeds from ticket sales raised another £200 towards Betina’s Bursary fund. Unfortunately, Betina wasn’t able to take her Grade 1 exam this session but hopes to continue her violin studies in September and maybe take it next time. Feedback would still be welcome on the “Ludus Cantiones” concert held on 25th June.

Have a great summer and don’t forget to keep practising.

 

]]> http://whay.me/podcasts/summer-newsletter-2011/feed 0 ludus cantiones,newsletter,piano concert,piano exams,vodcast,youth choir Now that the summer term has wound down, it's a good chance to review some of the activities which have taken place. I was pleased to receive a great set of exam results last week which included six merits and a distinction. "Share one, Now that the summer term has wound down, it's a good chance to review some of the activities which have taken place. I was pleased to receive a great set of exam results last week which included six merits and a distinction. "Share one, comment two" week  has increased active participation on the Noteflight Studio. Why not take the opportunity to do some composing over the summer holidays? I am planning to have another composition competition in the Autumn Term, so watch this space for details! The TWO concerts this term were well attended and offered a wide variety of performances from piano solos and duets to ensembles and choirs. One of my piano students was even brave enough to sing a solo. We welcomed the Chester Music Society Youth Choir and Preludes at "Ludus Cantiones" with their conductors Helena Thomas and Katie Wilkes. Proceeds from ticket sales raised another £200 towards Betina's Bursary fund. Unfortunately, Betina wasn't able to take her Grade 1 exam this session but hopes to continue her violin studies in September and maybe take it next time. Feedback would still be welcome on the "Ludus Cantiones" concert held on 25th June. Have a great summer and don't forget to keep practising.   Will Hay clean 57