Music

Whatever your musical tastes, Trinity College London has the music qualifications for you.

Every year Trinity College London supports the music education of thousands of students with assessments across a wide spectrum including Classical, Jazz and Rock & Pop music.

Our music exams

Classical & Jazz Grades

Our graded exams from Initial to Grade 8 allow learners to perform to their strengths; the flexible structure enables learners to gain recognition for their own unique skills as performers.

Digital Classical & Jazz Grades

Digital Grades and Diplomas sit alongside our face-to-face exams, providing even more choice and flexibility in how a regulated graded qualification can be achieved.

Rock & Pop

Real songs, real skills, real progress. With our huge range of hit songs spanning all contemporary styles, you get to play the music you love, while developing the huge range of skills that professional musicians need.

Music Certificate Exams

Certificate exams offer a performance-only alternative to graded exams for solo performers or groups, at Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced level.

Music Diplomas

Our diplomas (ATCL, LTCL and FTCL) are for those looking to take their professional development to the next level in music performance, teaching or theory.

Digital Music Diplomas

Digital Grades and Diplomas sit alongside our face-to-face exams, providing even more choice and flexibility in how a regulated graded qualification can be achieved.

Theory of Music Grades

Our Theory of Music syllabus responds to modern teaching and learning styles, with workbooks presenting the study of musical theory in bright and practical formats.

Certificate for Music Educators

Our Level 4 CME is supported by a flexible programme of learning, and is designed for music educators who work with children and young people.

Awards & Certificates in Musical Development

Fully inclusive qualifications for schools and other settings delivering the Sounds of Intent music learning programme.

Music Performance in Bands

Music Performance in Bands qualifications enable learners to be individually assessed while rehearsing and performing within a band.

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