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Battle with teacher over grades needed for Music at Uni

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circular · 07/07/2013 09:11

Posted here on Higher Ed.

I know quite a few music teachers and very knowledgeable parents post here, so would be interested on their views.

Basically, DD1's teacher quite anti grades. Amazing teacher, gets her playing pieces across all time periods, teaching her much around her playing and over and above school musc studies.

She has a task on her hands convincing she needs to have grade 8 before UCAS/CUKAS applications in just over a year. Being told not necessary, just need the playing standard.

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AuntieStella · 07/07/2013 09:23

Looking at your other post, then you seem to be saying that she will narrow down the range of possible courses because grade 8 performance is a requirement at some (though not all).

You have to show the teacher this, in writing, from reputable sources. If she won't budge - find another teacher.

Also, has DD passed grade 5 theory or higher? If not, that's the urgent task.

BTW, the teacher is right that playing standard will be more important. The snag is that if you need to pieces of paper to get into the frame for consideration, then you're stuck. Unless she actually has any proven routes for those without grades - does she?