Grade 8 violin sat and passed after a 23 year gap......am so proud

[DarrellRivers]

I never managed to sit in 6th form at school , A levels and glandular fever caught up with me.
I have been taking lessons over the last few years and sat the exam this term.
Pieces were ok but shakier from nerves than I would have wished, sight reading, scales and aural probably just about a pass mark so was hoping I might just pass
And I have,only just, but who cares a pass is a pass
I can't boast on FB as don't want to seem too boasty, but will do anonymously here. Am quietly pleased inside (it was hard work fitting in the practice and I am relieved I won't have to do it again)

Rhubarb I think the OP meant that she/he ought to have sat it in 6th form going by the first post but didn't take grade 8 then.

Have just noticed some more recent posts, thank you for all your congratulations
Yes, I was at grade 8 standard in sixth form but never attended the exam as knew I would fail.
It has always felt like a task unfinished and when my DD started playing I realised I didn't want to be playing by her proxy.
I had lessons for about 18m prior to taking.
I have since found a lovely friendly adult string ensemble which is relaxed and meets once a week term time, so am joining that next term, so will have to be in concerts which sounds terrifying as well.
My sight reading on E string in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th position leaves much to be desired and my eyesight is not as good, so find it difficult working out what line the notes are on now!
I think it is one of the things I am most proud of after getting degree and having children/family.
And if you are thinking about it, return to playing, it is really lovely doing something devoted to you entirely and is hard work.
I want to sound better and better