Talk/Masterclass from RSL (Rockschool) examiner, Jerry Forbes

What does the examiner look for when awarding a Pass, Merit or Distinction in a music exam?
How much do examiners allow for nerves?

JJ's Arts Academy is very excited to be hosting a talk and masterclass from Jerry Forbes, International Examiner for RSL (Rockschool) on the examiners perspective of music exams.

On Saturday 3rd February 2-4pm,Jerry Forbes will be assessing three students LIVE in front of the audience and talking through the marking scheme.
Having examined over 14,000 exams all over the world, Jerry will also be discussing what examiners look for when you take an exam, telling stories of his travels all over the world and answering your questions.

This talk and masterclass will be of interest to anyone who takes guitar, drums, singing and keys exams - whether you are a parent of a child learning an instrument or you are currently on the Grades 1-8 path.

Tickets for this unique opportunity are only £8 and bookable through JJ's Arts Academy. Tickets will not be sold on the door.

For tickets;
Call to book over the phone 01626 332286,
Visit JJ's between 3.30-9pm Monday to Friday or
email us reception@jjsartsacademy.com.

(Any students under 12 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.)

For a summary of Jerry Forbes CV, please see below;

Working for Rockschool as an Examiner is a privilege - I love the opportunity to meet & hear candidates in new countries, meet local people, and learn about different cultures.

I completed my Music Degree in 2002 (aged 46) as a mature student at Dartington College of Arts in West Devon (UK). This fulfilled a long held ambition and was an opportunity to go ‘back to school’ to study music. Whilst studying, I attended weekly evening classes in Samba and Ghanaian Drumming, and developed my interest in percussion from around the world.

I have a ‘Junkband’ at home in Cornwall (UK) consisting of recycled industrial containers and other ‘recycled’ instruments, which we take into schools for occasional one day workshops with students.

My main area of work since October 2005 has been as an Examiner with Rockschool Ltd – and from 2009 I began working overseas for them, and now Rockschool is my sole occupation. So far, I have visited Southern & Central India, Hong Kong, South Africa, Northern and Southern Ireland, Jersey, Cyprus, Poland, Spain, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore. In October 2012 I was the first RS Examiner to visit North Eastern India on a new tour there.

{ I spent 3 extra weeks in NE India, learning Tabla with Kailash Nishad – an Indian Tabla guru in Varanassi}.

In Feb 2016 I was one of 3 examiners to conduct the first main Exam tours in China – a new Exam territory which is now expanding very rapidly..

At the time of writing, I have completed over 14,000 individual candidate examinations

Book your place today to listen to Jerry's experiences as an examiner and get an insight into what examiners are looking for to award that elusive Distinction!

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