The Central Conservatory of Music of China
The Overseas Music Standard Grade Examination
To expand the culture of Chinese music, B.C. Chinese Music Association (BCCMA) , in collaboration with the Central Conservatory of Music of China (CCOM) , will host the 5th Overseas Chinese Instrumental Performance Grade Examinationon in Vancouver for Canada.
Participants will be tested by the CCOM compiled with the CCOM criteria material, and subsequently will be issued a Certificate of Accomplishment by the CCOM. The aim of this collaboration is to raise the professional quality of Chinese music performance, and to encourage the local development of Chinese music in Canada. BC Ministry of Education has recognized from 2007/8 onward the examination result within the External Credential Program for the secondary school students. There were total of 271 contestants joint the 2009 exam in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal.
The Central Conservatory of Music of China is China's most senior musical institute offering accredited examinations to applicants. The Standard Grade Examination Committee of the CCOM has the mandate of expanding musical education and its stylistic tradition, and it provides authoritative musical achievement level assessment for overseas Chinese instrumental musicians and students.
Subjects eligible for Practical examination ( 10 grades each ) are :
- Erhu ( Chinese bowed fiddle )
- Pipa ( Chinese plucked pear-shape lute )
- Yangqin ( Chinese dulcimer )
- Zheng ( Chinese plucked zither )
- Dizi ( Chinese bamboo flute ), and
- Zhongruan ( Chinese plucked long-necked lute ).
| Timeline: | Submission Forms Acceptance | 2011-4-1 | Friday |
| Submissions Deadline | 2011-6-30 | Thursday | |
| Verification of Registration | 2011-7-29 | Friday | |
| Mailing of Exam Permits | 2011-9-15 | Thursday | |
| Examination Dates | 2011-10-26 | Wednesday |
Please check the Application Procedure with the teachers of Chinese musical instruments or contact directly with for the full details :
B.C. Chinese Music Association
303 - 8495 Ontario Street,
Vancouver, B.C. V5X 3E8
Canada Tel : 604-327-8807
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Application forms can be obtained from music instructors or from the B.C. Chinese Music Association by mail, by fax 604-327-8606, by e-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or by downloading from the website www.bccma.net.
