Music Exams
The Montessori Way
ISoM Montessori Music Examinations
We are delighted to have Montessori Global Education endorse our Early Years Music Examinations through their STAR Framework. Our approach to music education and assessment aligns with the Montessori method, in which we encourage children to develop their curiosity and explore a world full of music and expressive sound.
At the International School of Musicians, we believe all children should be able to access music education and certified assessments that celebrate their achievements, embedding a love of learning and engagement with music throughout life. Our assessments for early years are designed to do just that!
Linked to both the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum for music, our assessments allow children to perform two or three pieces of music of their own choice to demonstrate their performing skills, musical attainment, and engagement.
Developing Creativity Through Assessment.
Examination Levels
Complete your ISoM Montessori Music Examination at
Level 1, Level 2
The Assessment Process
There are two levels of assessments, level 1 and level 2. Children perform two pieces of music for level 1 and three for level 2. Depending on their level of engagement, every child will either receive a pass, merit or distinction certificate mapped against the assessment criteria.
Level 1
Performance 1
Sing a song with actions and movement
Performance 2
Play a song on any instrument, tuned or untuned
Level 2
Performance 1
Sing a song with actions and movement
Performance 2
Play a song on any instrument, tuned or untuned
Performance 3
Sing or Play a call and response song. This can be with a teacher, parent/carer, older child or from a pre-recorded track. Alternatively, children can sing or play any other song explaining why they like the song. Or, children can sing or play a song they have made up and talk a little about their song.
The Examination Process
Our examinations are available through our digital platform as live online or through pre-recorded video submissions, meaning children can find what is best for them. Further ensuring everyone can take part regardless of their abilities and capturing children in a natural learning environment without disrupting their school day.
Recorded Video Examination
The process is really simple for our Montessori Music Examinations. Once you have made an exam booking, video record the candidate performing their songs and upload onto our secure platform.
Live Online Examination
For our live online examinations, once you have made an exam booking you will be able to schedule the exam date for any time and place that suits you and the child.
To make our examinations more accessible for everyone, ISoM is committed to providing free access to examination books and curriculum materials for all our students and candidates - ensuring that costs never prevents a music student from growing and developing as a musician.
Browse and explore our curriculum materials, including helpful lesson plans, in our library of resources.
All the resources you need, free for everyone
The Assessment Criteria
Musicality and Creativity
The ability to perform with expression and engagement.
Assessed through performance.
Rhythmic Awareness
The ability to demonstrate an understanding of pulse and rhythm.
Assessed through performance.
Communication
The ability to communicate with and engage the listener using actions and movement to illustrate the song.
Assessed through performance.
How we align with the Montessori approach
At ISoM, we believe in the power of instilling a love of lifelong learning and sparking imaginative creativity through our music examinations. Our flexible approach allows children to play the music they enjoy when they want to, capturing them at their best. Children can also compose their own music or create lyrics for songs, fostering creativity and growth.
Montessori-inspired music examinations are available through our digital platform as live online or through pre-recorded video submissions, meaning children can find what is best for them. Further ensuring everyone can take part regardless of their abilities and capturing children in a natural learning environment without disrupting their school day.
Register your interest
Get in touch!
If you would like to register for the ISoM Early Years Music examination, endorsed by Montessori Global Education, or you would just like to speak to a member of our team
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