ABRSM Piano Seminar - Singapore

ABRSM Piano Seminar - Singapore

£152.33

Bringing the 2027 & 2028 syllabus to life 

19 June 2026 Time: 10am to 4pm. Registration open from 9:30am 

Furama City Centre, 60 Eu Tong Sen St, Singapore 059804

Full Price: SGD263*

Early Bird Price: SGD250 available until 25 May 2026 at 7pm!*

Join us for an inspiring seminar to introduce you to ABRSM’s new Piano Syllabus for 2027 & 2028.  

The only official ABRSM presentation on the ABRSM Piano Syllabus presented by an ABRSM Examiner in Singapore. 

This session offers an in‑depth exploration of the updated repertoire, examining new highlights and much-loved favourites.  

The pieces have been carefully chosen to develop your students’ musical curiosity, strengthen technical foundations and broaden stylistic awareness. Practical teaching strategies will be shared throughout, including approaches to introducing unfamiliar styles and developing holistic ideas that balance technique with creativity. Whether you are preparing candidates or seeking fresh inspiration, this seminar provides a valuable head start in engaging with ABRSM’s next syllabus. 

Your Presenters: 

Mark Tanner is a concert pianist, composer, adjudicator, teacher and writer. Appearances include recitals at London’s Wigmore Hall, 400 recitals at sea and broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM. Over fifty of his compositions have been chosen for examination syllabuses, and Faber have published six of Mark’s books. Mark has written 70 ‘Masterclass’ articles for Pianist Magazine. He holds a PhD and was a keyboard judge for the BBC Young Musician Competition. For ABRSM, Mark has undertaken 55 examination tours, has presented internationally and has enjoyed adjudicating ABRSM’s exciting new Piano Competition Southeast Asia.  

Christine Octaviani holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, where she studied with Elena Riu, the late Simon Young and Margaret Fingerhut. With a strong interest in music scholarship, she obtained a distinction in the L(Mus)TCL Diploma in Music Theory and her research paper, Understanding Beethoven: His Maladies and Creative Genius, earned her a distinction in the FRSM.  Christine previously served as Head of Piano at Mandeville Conservatory of Music, where she was responsible for developing curricula for the Creative Musicianship Classes. She is currently an Associate Professor with Joyeux Music International and an examiner with ABRSM, regularly adjudicating festivals, presenting syllabus seminars and contributing to piano syllabus resources. 

To book tickets, you will need to register for the Teacher Hub. If you do not already have an account, you will be prompted to do this before you make a purchase. If you already have an account, please log in. 

Information about the day: 

  • Tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Refreshments and Lunch is included in the price of your ticket. If you have any dietary requirements, please include information when making your ticket purchase 

  • Taking photos or filming this session is prohibited. 

  • To help you make the most of the session a retailer will be selling copies of Piano Exam Pieces 2027 & 2028 at this seminar, make sure to pick up yours.

  • For information on how to find the venue, please visit the Venue website. 

  • A Certificate of Attendance will be sent to you after the event. Please make sure to scan the QR code at the event to register for a certificate. 

*All ticket prices are subject to change and may fluctuate in line with foreign exchange rate movements.

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