In answer to Christopher Rosevear, we certainly, as far as I know, have nothing comparable in the US. In church music there are the examinations of the American Guild of Organists, but they are only for organ performance and choral directing; I don't know of anything for other instruments. The question is--would it be a good idea if there were, and what group would be the best group to sponsor it? NOT the Federal Government--they'd mess it up as they do almost everything else. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.332 / Virus Database: 186 - Release Date: 3/6/02