Trinity Music in Practice

Live online sessions for teachers, candidates and families

Join Trinity College London’s Jen Flatman - Business Development Manager for the UK & Ireland (also an experienced music teacher and performer), for a programme of interactive online sessions designed to build your confidence and deepen your understanding of Trinity's music assessments.

Whether you are new to Trinity College London or already preparing students for our exams, you will gain practical guidance, see real examples and have opportunities to ask questions and share experiences with other members of the music education community.

Explore the programme below and reserve your place for the sessions most relevant to you.

If you can't make specific dates or a session has passed, sign-up to register and you will be sent a link to a recording after the live session.


Trinity Connect: Helping Learners Perform at Their Best

Discover practical teaching ideas and explore Trinity’s learner-centred approach to music assessment.

Using real performance videos, we will look at what examiners listen for when assessing pieces and consider how teachers can help learners reflect on and improve their performances.

Whether you are exploring Trinity for the first time or have been preparing learners for Trinity exams for years, this interactive session will give you practical insights to take back to your teaching.

You will also have opportunities to ask questions, share experiences and hear from other music educators.

Best suited to: Instrument and Vocals teachers

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Getting Started with Trinity Digital Music Theory

Discover how Trinity’s digital Music Theory exams work through a live demonstration of the online assessment platform.

We will guide you through the candidate experience, explain how to enter for an exam and answer common questions about taking Music Theory digitally.

This introductory session is suitable for teachers preparing candidates, parents/guardians supporting students and candidates considering a digital Music Theory exam.

Best suited to: Teachers, candidates and parents/guardians

Dates:


Discover Trinity Solo and Group Certificate Exams

Explore Trinity’s flexible, recital-based Solo and Group Certificate exams and discover how they can be used to recognise musical progress and create meaningful performance opportunities.

During the session, we will explain:

  • How the assessments work
  • The assessment criteria
  • Own-choice repertoire options
  • Practical delivery and entry options
  • How certificates can support confidence, motivation and progression

These face-to-face assessments are particularly valuable for students and groups looking for a flexible alternative to a traditional graded exam.

The session is suitable for music teachers, ensemble leaders, parents/guardians and candidates.

Best suited to: Teachers, ensemble leaders, candidates and parents

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Supporting Tests Explained: Understanding Trinity’s Mark Scheme

Build your understanding of the supporting tests available within Trinity College London’s face-to-face graded music exams.

Using real exam recordings, we will explore what each test looks like in the exam room, how it is assessed and how learners can prepare effectively.

The session will cover:

  • Aural
  • Sight Reading
  • Improvisation
  • Musical Knowledge

This session complements our Exploring the Mark Scheme session, which covers pieces and technical work, but you do not need to have attended that session to take part.

Whether you are a teacher preparing candidates, a parent/guardian supporting a student or a candidate looking to understand the exam experience, you will leave with clearer expectations and practical preparation ideas.

Best suited to: Instrumental and vocal teachers, candidates and parents/guardians

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