{"id":58881,"date":"2025-04-14T13:56:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T13:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musecool.com\/uk\/?p=58881"},"modified":"2025-04-14T13:56:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T13:56:47","slug":"abrsm-introduces-new-assessment-opportunities-for-clarion-players-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musecool.com\/uk\/abrsm-introduces-new-assessment-opportunities-for-clarion-players-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"ABRSM Introduces New Assessment Opportunities for Clarion Players in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Open Music Assessment becomes the first official ABRSM pathway for fully accessible digital instruments<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) has announced an exciting new development for accessible music-making in the UK: Clarion players can now take part in the Open Music Assessment, marking the first time a fully digital, accessible instrument has been formally recognized through an ABRSM evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Landmark for Inclusive Music Education<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Clarion\u00ae is a pioneering instrument developed by the UK-based charity <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Up Music<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Designed specifically for disabled musicians, the Clarion allows performers to control pitch and expression using a wide range of accessible inputs, making it as expressive as traditional acoustic instruments while being uniquely adaptable to a performer\u2019s individual physical needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Already widely adopted by ensembles such as the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Orchestras<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Clarion supports both structured performance and free-form self-expression \u2014 even for musicians who don\u2019t read traditional notation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, thanks to a collaboration between ABRSM and Open Up Music, Clarion players across the UK can receive formal recognition of their progress and creativity through the Open Music Assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is the Open Music Assessment?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ABRSM\u2019s Open Music Assessment is a flexible, non-graded evaluation that focuses on individual musical expression rather than technical benchmarks. Available for over 30 instruments and voice, it provides an opportunity for musicians of any age or ability to perform a piece of their choice in front of an ABRSM examiner during a face-to-face session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the performance, participants can briefly speak with the examiner about their goals and what they\u2019d like to gain from the experience. The examiner then provides constructive feedback in the form of written comments, and each participant receives a certificate celebrating their musical achievement. There are no pass\/fail outcomes and no marks awarded \u2014 making it an ideal setting for building confidence and celebrating progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting Creativity and Confidence<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By extending the Open Music Assessment to Clarion players, ABRSM is taking a significant step toward broader accessibility in formal music evaluation. The opportunity is now available at <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Visits<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across the UK and is part of ABRSM\u2019s ongoing effort to support diverse musical journeys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Clarion itself is available for volume purchase through Open Up Music\u2019s education programmes and continues to be a transformative tool for music education, therapeutic engagement, and inclusive ensemble performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out more about the Clarion and the Open Music Assessment by visiting the ABRSM website.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Open Music Assessment becomes the first official ABRSM pathway for fully accessible digital instruments The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) has announced an exciting new development for accessible music-making in the UK: Clarion players can now take part 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