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:
Lydia Hyche received a Superior Rating at the Elementary A level.
Myles Hyche received a Superior Rating at the Elementary B level.
Esther Abiah received a Superior Rating at the Elementary B level.
Haasya Renukuntla received an Superior Rating at the Elementary B level.
Ethan Heo received a Superior Rating at the Elementary B level.
Caroline Nguyen received a Superior Rating at the Intermediate A level.
Andrew Nguyen received a Superior Rating at the Intermediate A level.
Sophia Nguyen received an Superior Rating at the Intermediate A level.
Ivy Liu received a Superior Rating at the Intermediate A level.
Cindy Wang received an Excellant Rating at the Intermediate B level.
Ellen Wang received an Superior Rating at the Intermediate B level.
Bridgette Yang received an Superior Rating at the Advanced level.
Haasya Renukuntla, Caroline Nguyen, Andrew Nguyen, Sophia Nguyen and Ellen Wang received trophies having received Superior Ratings for two consecutive years.
At the North Carolina Music Teachers Association District Piano Performance Festival held at UNCG in March:
Haasya Renukuntla received Highest Honors at the Elementary Level.
Timothy Vo received Highest Honors at the Senior B level.
Allen Xu received Highest Honors at the Senior B level.
Students earning a Highest Honors rating at Junior B, Senior A and Senior B levels advance to the State PPF.
At the NCMTA State Piano Performance Festival held at UNC Charlotte in March:
Timothy Vo received Highest Honors at the Senior B level.
Allen Xu received Highest Honors at the Senior B level.
Students who received Highest Honors Ratings at the State Level are invited to perform in the Honors Recital at the 2023 NCMTA State Conference in October at UNC Wilmington.
The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program
| For Levels 1 – 10 | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Range of Marks |
| First Class Honors with Distinction | 90 – 100 |
| First Class Honors | 80 – 89 |
| Honors | 70 – 79 |
| Pass | 60 – 69 |
| Grade 10 ARCT Pre-requisite | 75 Overall OR 70% in each section |
Practical Exam
Ethan Heo received First Class Honors Level 2 Piano
Cindy Wang received Honors Level 6 Piano
Ellen Wang received First Class Honors Level 6 Piano
Anya Li received First Class Honors Level 7 Piano
Bridgette Yang received First Class Honors with Distinction Level 7 Piano
Theory Exam
Timothy Vo received Honors Level 9 Harmony
Allen Xu received Honors Level 10 Harmony and Counterpoint
Level 10 Comprehensive Certificate
Allen Xu has earned the Level 10 Comprehensive Certificate. This is the highest level of the Advanced Certificates and represents years of cumulative study and practice earned by successful completion (high grades) of the Practical Examination Level 10, Level 8 Theory, Level 9 Harmony, Level 9 History, Level 10 Harmony and Counterpoint and level 10 History.
This is an achievement of enormous magnitude and allows Allen to pursue the Associate Diploma (ARCT), Performer.
Congratulations Allen!