A new syllabus usually means a quick look to make sure favourite pieces are still there or making a note of new repertoire books to buy (or to persuade parents to invest in). Often, the changes are minimal, however I would go as far as to say that this new brass syllabus from ABRSM is a radical overhaul. As I compare pieces with my crumpled 2017–2020 booklet (yes, paper), I do see familiar pieces, including the retention of ABRSM's Shining Brass repertoire book, but I also see a new publication, Brass Mix, with its varied repertoire cropping up in all lists across both the practical and performance grades.
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