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School Events
Online Musician of the Year 2025

Join in from home!

- HOW TO ENTER -

Simply purchase a competition entry ticket below according to your grade or pair it with a book.

(your entry needs to be purchased prior to the competition date)

 

Following your purchase we ask you to:

 

STEP 1 - Record an audio recording (NOT VIDEO) of your performance lasting no longer than 2 minutes.

                This can be recorded on an android phone, iPhone or similar.

                On your recording state your name at the beginning, the grade entered for and the title of the piece. 

STEP 2 - Email your final recording to info@tjb-publishing.co.uk by midnight December 6 2025 remembering                   to put your name, school name, name of the piece performed and the grade. If your file size is too                     large to email then please use an FTP such as Wetransfer. Of course our team is always available to                 help if you run into trouble.

STEP 3 - We will email you to confirm successful receipt of your entry. Your entry will be judged and marked                     by one of our Royal Academy of Music trained panel and comments provided to you. We will                             announce the results on: Friday 19th December 2025

STEP 4 - Why not try out our exciting and gamenew range of sight reading books

Please note - This is your exam entry for grades 1 to 8 of any instrument. The repertoire performed must be a recognised piece for the level by ABRSM, Trinity or RSLawards from 1990 - present. 

Music Exam Entries (books at the bottom)

SIGHT READING BOOKS

Unlock The World Of Reading Music With A More Innovative Way To Learn!

 

Mastering the ability to read music opens endless possibilities for exploration, creativity, and growth. Just as learning a language allows students to access a wide range of literature, understanding music sight reading provides a gateway to an exciting journey of progress and discovery.

Yet, for many learners, sight reading can feel like an uphill struggle. Traditional sight reading books in our opinion and experience often provide only a handful of beginner friendly examples before abruptly increasing in difficulty. This leaves students overwhelmed and struggling to keep up. Without the right structure & progress many can feel intimidated rather than empowered.

At School Events we believe that learning music should be accessible, enjoyable, and rewarding at every stage. That’s why our books take a thoughtfully structured approach, offering hundreds of carefully designed pieces across six publications for each grade. Rather than rushing students through steep difficulty jumps, our method ensures a smooth, progressive journey, helping learners build their skills step by step with confidence.

Why Our Approach is Different

 

Unlike a one size fits-all method, our books strike the perfect balance between education and engagement. Each exercise is designed not just to teach, but to captivate and inspire, turning sight reading into a fun and immersive experience rather than a stressful challenge.

Through creativity, structure, and methodical progression, we empower students to develop a deep and lasting connection with music, one that grows alongside their skills. Whether they’re taking their first steps in reading music or refining their ability to interpret complex musical pieces, our books provide the tools needed to transform learning into an exciting, rewarding journey.

Explore our collection and discover a better way to learn one that makes sight reading feel natural,

enjoyable, and effective.

Piano Sight Reading Books Grade 1

Classical Guitar Sight Reading Books Grade 1

Electric Guitar Sight Reading Books Grade 1

Drums Sight Reading Books Grade 1

Grades 2 -8 Launching 2025

                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                Competition Dates and Cancellations
TJB Publishing, known as School Events, reserves the right to amend competition dates or cancel competitions at its sole discretion. While every effort will be made to provide timely notice of any changes, we hold no responsibility for alterations or cancellations, whatever the reason, and are not liable for any resulting loss, inconvenience, or disappointment, even at short notice.


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