Over 130 years of music exams一百三十多年的音乐考级
ABRSM began in London in 1889 to give music teaching a shared standard. Today it is one of the best-known music exam boards in the world.ABRSM 1889 年创立于伦敦，目的是为音乐教学建立统一的标准。今天，它是世界上最知名的音乐考级机构之一。
- 1889
The Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music join forces to examine music students together.伦敦的两所音乐学院，Royal Academy of Music 与 Royal College of Music 联手，共同为音乐学生考试。
- 1890
The first exams. Violin is one of the first five instruments, with piano, organ, cello and harp.第一次考试。小提琴是最早的五种乐器之一，另外四种是钢琴、管风琴、大提琴和竖琴。
- 1933
Grades 1 to 8 take the shape families know today, so beginners have steps to climb too.一到八级的体系基本成形，就是今天大家熟悉的样子，初学者也有了可以攀登的台阶。
- 1947
The music colleges of Manchester and Scotland join, making the four Royal Schools of Music.曼彻斯特和苏格兰的音乐学院加入，形成四所皇家音乐学院。
- 2017
The ARSM diploma is added as the next step after Grade 8.新增 ARSM 文凭，作为八级之后的下一步。
- Today今天
More than 600,000 people take ABRSM exams each year, in over 90 countries.每年有超过 60 万人，在 90 多个国家参加 ABRSM 考试。
Why families value the exams为什么家庭重视考级
A clear goal清晰的目标
A date and a set of pieces turn “practise more” into a plan with an end point.一个考试日期和几首曲子，把“多练练”变成一个有终点的计划。
An independent ear独立的评价
An examiner who has never met the player gives a fair mark and written comments.一位素不相识的考官，给出公正的分数和书面评语。
The whole musician全面的音乐能力
Pieces, scales, sight-reading and aural tests build every skill, not just a few favourite songs.乐曲、音阶、视奏和听力，每一项能力都得到锻炼，而不只是几首拿手的曲子。
Recognised everywhere全球认可
The same grades mean the same thing in Auckland, London or Shanghai. In the UK, Grades 6 to 8 even count towards university entry.同样的级别，在奥克兰、伦敦或上海代表同样的水平。在英国，六到八级甚至可以计入大学入学分数。
What Aria’s students have gainedAria 的学生们收获了什么
Violin has helped Aria’s students win scholarships to:小提琴帮助 Aria 的学生获得了以下学校的奖学金：
It has also given them an advantage when applying for competitive degrees at the University of Auckland, the University of Otago and universities overseas.在申请奥克兰大学、奥塔哥大学以及海外大学的热门专业时，小提琴也为他们增添了优势。
But the real reward is who they become.但真正的收获，是他们成为了怎样的人。 Taking on each grade, they learn to observe carefully, to analyse what they hear and see, and to push themselves to do things differently, and better. They learn to love beauty in art, and to give their time and effort to make the world better for everyone.每迎接一个级别的挑战，他们都在学习仔细观察、分析所听所见，并推动自己用不同的方法把事情做得更好。他们学会欣赏艺术之美，也愿意付出时间和努力，让社会对每个人都更美好。
More than exams不只是考级
Exams are one road. Together, the studio also finds ways to help the community.考级只是其中一条路。整个工作室也一起想办法，为社区出一份力。
🎻 Violin for everyone🎻 人人都能拉小提琴
Free games and fingerboard apps that make violin music easier for anyone to learn and play.免费的游戏和指板应用，让任何人都能更轻松地学习和演奏小提琴。
🐾 Concerts for the SPCA🐾 为 SPCA 义演
Students perform to raise funds for animals in need.学生们通过演出，为需要帮助的动物筹款。
🏡 Music in retirement villages🏡 走进养老院
Playing for older people in our community, and sharing an afternoon of music.为社区里的长者演奏，一起度过有音乐的午后。
🤝 Community music projects🤝 社区音乐项目
Joining with others to make music together across Auckland.与他人合作，在奥克兰各地一起演奏音乐。
Sources for the history: 历史资料来源：ABRSM (Wikipedia) · How the ABRSM came to be.
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