Music exams are ordeals behind closed doors.
Tonight's film gives an insight, for the first time, into this highly-strung world. Four candidates, all from Liverpool, have been rehearsing and preparing for months. Now they must perform before the visiting Associated Board examiner. Mark [text removed] is 7. His dream is to play for Everton. There's £10 from his Dad if he passes Grade 1 piano....
James [text removed] hopes to become a professional musician. He's set his heart on a Grade 8 distinction for trombone.
Robin [text removed] has been taking mock A-levels too. Will her violin playing suffer?
Peter Gayer is 33, and failed his first saxophone test. What chance has he in Grade 4? Under the pressure some excel, others falter. The final results are surprising. But it has been an experience they won't forget....
A Walberry production for BBC TV
Feature: page 26
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