Looking for a performance based exam your students will love?
Trinity College London’s Repertoire-only pathway offers a flexible alternative to traditional graded music exams which require technical components to be examined – an ideal option for students who shine when performing pieces they truly connect with.
The Repertoire-only pathway is a digital graded music exam, available from Initial – Grade 8, that focuses entirely on performance. Students perform four pieces (or five for singers at Grades 6-8) – no scales, sight-reading or supporting tests required. If you’re familiar with Performance Grades from the likes of ABRSM, you’ll already understand the concept. Trinity’s exam offers the same performance-focused structure – but with much more added flexibility and accessibility for teachers and students.
Why choose Repertoire-only?
Motivate your students
Some students engage most deeply with pieces. The Repertoire-only pathway gives them more choice, ownership and enjoyment – helping them stay motivated for longer and enjoying their progress.
Teach your way
Use the Repertoire-only format to continue to explore technique, interpretation, theory and more – all through the context of the chosen pieces your students will love to learn and perform.
Support different learning needs
The Repertoire-only pathway offers a readily available digital exam option for those learners who may benefit from a less structured or more performance-focused approach to succeed.
Accessible and flexibile
No Grade 5 theory requirements to limit access to taking higher grades. No target durations to work to. Just meaningful performance, delivered on the student’s terms.
Inspirational diverse repertoire
Spanning classical masterpieces, modern favourites, rock and pop and even film and video game scores – there is so much choice. Foster a lifelong love of music with pieces students will be passionate about and want to learn. Discover our repertoire now!
See how the Repertoire-only pathway will work for you
Join the growing number of teachers who are offering students more choice, more confidence, and a better exam experience, with Trinity. Take a look look at our quick video overview of the Repertoire-only pathway to see how it can work for you and your students, including:
- What is the Repertoire-only pathway?
- Why choose a Repertoire-only exam?
- What should you play?
- Important things to remember
"The Repertoire-only pathway has been especially brilliant for students who thrive with performance-based goals and for learners with additional needs or anxiety around formal assessments."
Sarah Loddington,
Piano teacher, owner of The Bees Keys
Why do music teachers and students choose the Repertoire-only pathway?
Popi Charitaki, Piano teacher/Director
Armonia Music and Arts
Watch as Popi shares with us why she and so many of her students love to choose the Repertoire-only pathway option for their music grade exams. We also hear about the way in which Trinty's music exams support her students' ongoing musical and personal development.
Eileen Tan Farnan, Piano teacher
"The Repertoire-only pathway really suits my students because it keeps them focused on the joy of playing music. They get to dive into pieces they enjoy and connect with, without the extra pressure of technical work or supporting tests. I still teach technique and it’s naturally woven into the music they’re learning. Overall, it keeps lessons fun, musical, and engaging, which helps students stay motivated and confident."
Watch our video overview of the Repertoire-only pathway
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- What is the Repertoire-only pathway?
- Why choose a Repertoire-only exam?
- What should you play?
- Important things to remember
See for yourself why it has become such a popular option for teachers and students.