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GRADES 1-8 OUT NOW! Celebrate the Horn Section with syllabuses in Alto Saxophone, Trumpet and Trombone.
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Learn the Horn Section
From Jazz to Motown classics, and from Pop hits to Latin grooves, the horn section has left a huge impression on popular music. For the first time, Rockschool is celebrating the horn section as a unit in all its glory, with syllabuses in Saxophone, Trumpet and Trombone from Grade 1 – 8! Don’t let your students study in isolation, get them mastering their instrument together from their very first note.
Three new syllabuses available in…
Saxophone
Grab your sax and take us on an emotive journey with Rockschool Alto Saxophone.
Learn the Horn Section with Rockschool
Ready to discover the world of Rockschool Horn Section? Check out the video below to find out how this syllabus has come to life and what makes Rockschool the best option for you.
Why Learn the Horn Section with Rockschool?
Celebrating horn sections
With 6 pieces per grade, 3 of which are shared repertoire across the Saxophone, Trumpet, and Trombone, the Rockschool Horn Section will support your journey of instrument mastery and ensemble performance.
Complete publications
The Rockschool Horn Section publications provide you with everything you need to take a graded exam: a diverse range of repertoire (including professionally arranged and recorded backing tacks), a truly innovative range of technical exercises and supporting tests.
Iconic music
Throughout the grades, we’ve hand-picked tunes from some of the world’s biggest artists across a diverse range of genres. This expansive choice of songs can be used in your graded music exam, as material for auditions and performances as a section, or for your own enjoyment.
Groundbreaking technology
These digital releases, powered by MatchMySound, come complete with an interactive score player allowing you to slow down and loop specific sections of pieces. Gamify your learning experience by receiving automated feedback on your practise sessions!
Recognised around the world
All our qualifications have been designed with industry relevance, student engagement, and academic rigour in mind. Upon completion of an RSL graded music exam, you will have earned a globally recognised qualification, designed to support progression routes towards higher education and the creative industries.
Benchmarked progression
RSL Awards’ graded music exams motivate and encourage musicians of all ages and abilities through a system of progressive mastery. From our introductory grades all the way through to Grade 8, these graded qualifications enable candidates to develop and enhance their musical skills, knowledge and understanding in an exciting, engaging and consistent manner.
Your learning, powered by technology…
When we’re creating a new syllabus, we’re also making a record.
We’re proud that our expertly arranged, produced, and mastered exemplar materials and backing tracks are released to a high professional standard, allowing teachers and their students to express their artistry from the moment they get started.
