Online Music Exam

We are living in a digital age. After the Covid-19 experience, the world has become more digitally aware and active. With the rollout of 5G internet services, Indians are using online services like never before. The fact is that the Indians rank number one in digital payments. Indians have embraced the internet and are comfortable with the online mode. Today, education, including music education, is happening online. Musicea Arts and Culture Council realised the role of online music examination since its inception in 2017. The examinations are through live streaming or recorded sessions. Pre-COVID, most teachers were comfortable with the physical examinations. The Musicea Arts and Culture Council struggled to convince teachers about the advantages of a digital assessment. But the lockdowns changed their conceptions. Today, thousands of teachers are preparing candidates for online music exams. Many teachers find it more flexible, convenient, economical and time-saving. Other reputed boards like Trinity College London, ABRSM, London College of Music, and Rockschool introduced online music exams but implemented recorded online exams. The pioneering idea of live online music exams goes to the Musicea Arts and Culture Council. There are many advantages of an online music exam. The first is flexibility. Exams may happen every month and not only at fixed times every year. The candidates save on travel time to the examination venue. The candidate plays from a comfortable and known venue. Many candidates need to travel hundreds of kilometres to reach the in-person exam venue. The online mode helps them to save their time and money.

Online music examinations will become more popular gradually. Though India is a huge and diverse country, the transformation is happening fast. Today, many villages in India have 4G broadband internet. Now, distance is not a factor. Candidates get opportunities to learn, perform and appear for music exams online. The assessment procedure offered by the Musicea Arts and Culture Council is unique and very progressive. The registration is through online form fill-ups. There is zero human intervention. The candidate receives the examination admit card. The examination happens mostly through live video streaming. Pre-recorded video exams are the other option for candidates where high-speed internet connectivity is an issue. After the exam, the candidate receives the examination report card and the diploma as hard copies through courier services. Satisfaction of the teachers and candidates with the online proves the advantages of being digital. Platforms like Zoom and Google Meet are user-friendly. Online music examinations will become more popular in the coming days and months. The Covid 19 virus changed the world forever.