AMCOS Form 3

What music must a student bring to an AMEB examination? When do I need an AMCOS Form No. 3?

All students attending AMEB examinations are required to bring their examination performance repertoire in published editions of the pieces they are presenting. Published editions include AMEB Series Grade Books and other AMEB publications, standard sheet music, music books or compilations of pieces that are not photocopied. Any authentic published edition of a piece is acceptable for an AMEB examination.

In addition, in WA, a photocopy is required of any piece that is not presented from a current AMEB publication. A current AMEB publication is any AMEB Grade Book that is referred to in the 2006 AMEB Manual of Syllabuses. Such photocopies will be used a reference during the examination and destroyed by the examiner at the conclusion of the exam. Kindly note that pieces which are presented from a current AMEB publication do not require an additional photocopy to be supplied.

Photocopies of any published music used in an examination must be accompanied by a FORM NO. 3 (Temporary copy for use by an examiner) from AMCOS. A sample Form No. 3 is posted here and you are legally entitled to make additional photocopies of it for your use should you wish. Alternatively, any of the standard AMCOS forms may be downloaded from their website <www.apra.com.au>

In summary, students presenting for an AMEB exam need to bring:
1) published editions of all their pieces;
2) a photocopy of any piece not from a current AMEB publication; and
3) an AMCOS Form No. 3 to accompany each photocopy.

• This Form No. 3 needs to be attached to the photocopy.
• The photocopy needs to be marked with the words "Examination Copy Only"
• The AMEB will destroy the photocopy immediately after the exam.