Music exams are taken by many students every year all around the world. These have long served to introduce students to new repertoire, help structure practice and provide useful goals to many through their musical journeys. During the Covid-19 pandemic, digital exams became a way for students to carry on taking exams despite the physical restrictions, allowing many to continue to achieve and learn through the exam format.
Now restrictions have been lifted, the digital exams are here to stay, with some pupils still opting to take these rather than return to face-to-face examinations. Online exams have many positives, such as improving accessibility, helping those with performance anxiety and removing difficulty with access arrangements. However, there are also challenges with online exams – from malfunctioning platforms to losing key aspects of the face-to-face experience. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London College of Music Examinations and Trinity College London all offer online exams, and it will be interesting to see whether these stand the test of time.
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