Staliion are you saying that you think its ok to have exams in classical music but not in traditional music, or not in any music at all.Ithink we need to analyse why there are more young children playing traditional music in Ireland than in England. Is it because of the competition and examination system comhaltas have introduced,If it is so, then while it may have many faults, It may well be the right thing for EfFDS to introduce Personally I would rather an examination system than the re introduction of competitions. I would like to see comhaltas get rid of their competions and just use examinations.