THEORY RESULTS
Accordionists’ Examination
Nineteen accordionists sat the first theory examination conducted for this instrument in Christchurch. The examination was conducted under the auspices of the New Zealand Federation of Accordionists. The examining body was the British College of Accordionists in London.
The grades are equivalent to those set by governing boards for the piano and other instruments. Ninety marks and higher constitutes a pass with distinction; 80 and above, merit; and 70 qualified as a pass.
The successful candidates were:—
Grade One.—Primary: Barbara Sutherland, 96; R. Grant, 89; A. Muir, 70. Grade Two.—Secondary: Heather Mitchell, 91 J; Alison Tutill, 80J; A. Moore, 981; T. Moore, 98; M. Hoskins, 94; M. Reed, 841; W. O’Halloran, 89; K. Radburnd, 90; Janice Sutherland, 94: Marie Sutherland, 80; Pauline Dick, 921; Gail Muir, 911: C. Dalrymple, 901;; Marjorie Mehlhopt, 911. Grade Three—Elementary; Ethel Fidler, 99; W. Fidler, 82.
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Press, Volume CV, Issue 30971, 29 January 1966, Page 20
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