Wow.

I've heard similar things in people talking about music, but then I live in the home of the Rock and Roll hall of Fame (ghastly ugly building by a snotty architect)

Syllabus, I understand - but being a Yank, I don't know what sort of body is giving these exams. Could you explain it, please, some for those over the pond, so we can join in and rant with you?

Joanne in Cleveland
(knows that "trad" tends to be pre 1900 and/or out of copyright 'round these here parts)