2020 Student News

Piano Students receive honor ratings at local, district, state and regional competitions…

Congratulations to these students for their accomplishments and to their teacher, Carol. It takes dedication from the students and the student’s parents along with a competent teacher to succeed in competition.

At the GMTA Solo and Ensemble Festival held at UNCG in March:

Andrew Nguyen received a Superior Rating at the Elementary A level.

Caroline Nguyen received a Superior Rating at the Elementary B level.

Sophia Nguyen received a Superior Rating at the Elementary B level.

Ellen Wang received a Superior Rating at the Elementary B level.

Sabrina Yang received a Superior Rating at the Elementary B level.

Bridgette Yang received a Superior Rating at the Intermediate A level.

Anya Li received a Superior Rating at the Intermediate A level.

Cindy Wang received an Superior Rating at the Intermediate A level.

Rosemary Ruan received an Superior Rating at the Intermediate B level.

Allen Xu received a Superior Rating at the Advanced level.

Timothy Vo received a Superior Rating at the Advanced level.

Caroline Nguyen and Sophia Nguyen received Superior Ratings at the Elementary B Level (Duet Ensemble).

Anya Li and Bridgette Yang received Superior Ratings at the Intermediate A Level Level (Duet Ensemble).

Cindy Wang and Ellen Wang received Superior Ratings at the Intermediate A Level (Duet Ensemble).

Timothy Vo and Allen Xu received Superior Ratings at the Advanced Level (Duet Ensemble).

Soloists: Sabrina Yang, Bridgette Yang, Cindy Wang, Rosemary Ruan and Timothy Vo received trophies having received Superior Ratings for two consecutive years.

Duet Ensembles: Cindy Wang and Ellen Wang, Anya Li and Bridgette Yang, Timothy Vo and Allen Xu  received trophies having received Superior Ratings for two consecutive years.

The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program

Classification of Marks

For Levels 1 – 10
ClassificationRange of Marks
First Class Honors with Distinction90 – 100
First Class Honors80 – 89
Honors70 – 79
Pass60 – 69
Grade 10 ARCT Pre-requisite75 Overall OR 70% in each section
https://www.rcmusic.com/learning/examinations/academic-resources-and-policies#ClassificationofMarks-5
Practical Exam

Alexandra Deng received Honors Level 5 Piano

Rosemary Ruan received First Class Honors with Distinction Level 5 Piano

Karen Zhang received First Class Honors with Distinction Level 7 Piano

Allen Xu received First Class Honors Level 8 Piano

Theory Exam

Anya Li received First Class Honors with Distinction Level 5 with a score of 100%

Bridgette Yang received First Class Honors with Distinction Level 5

Alexandra Deng received First Class Honors with Distinction Level 5

Rosemary Ruan received First Class Honors with Distinction Level 6 with a score of 100%

Allen Xu received First Class Honors with Distinction Level 8 with a score of 100%

Timothy Vo received First Class Honors with Distinction Level 8

Karen Zhang received First Class Honors with Distinction Level 8 with a score of 100%

MTNA Senior Performance Piano Duet Competition

Allen Xu and Timothy Vo advance to the regional competition. View the competition videos here.

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