/ Student Awards / By Pianohammer
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:
Cooper Abiah received a Superior Rating at the Elementary A level.
Gabriel Thomas received a Superior- Rating at the Elementary A level.
Elaina Chaudhary received a Superior+ Rating at the Elementary A level.
Yiting Zhao received a Superior- Rating at the Elementary A level.
Isabella Dean received a Superior Rating at the Elementary A level.
Lydia Hyche received an Excellent+ Rating at the Elementary A level.
Evan Ruan received a Superior+ Rating at the Elementary A level.
Elvin Gao received a Superior Rating at the Elementary A level.
Haasya Renukuntla received an Excellent Rating at the Elementary B level.
George Xie received a Superior+ Rating at the Elementary B level.
Abigail Yang received a Superior Rating at the Elementary B level.
Albert Yang received a Superior Rating at the Elementary B level.
Myles Hyche received a Superior Rating at the Intermediate A level.
Esther Abiah received a Superior Rating at the Intermediate A level.
Caroline Nguyen received a Superior Rating at the Intermediate A level.
Andrew Nguyen received a Superior Rating at the Intermediate A level.
Ivy Liu received a Superior Rating at the Intermediate A level.
Sophia Nguyen received a Superior Rating at the Intermediate B level.
Bridgette Yang received a Superior Rating at the Advanced 1 level.
Myles Hyche, Esther Abiah, Ivy Liu and Bridgette Yang received trophies having received Superior Ratings for two consecutive years.
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
Cindy Wang received Honors Level 7 Piano
Ellen Wang received First Class Honors Level 7 Piano
Bridgette Yang received First Class Honors Level 8 Piano
Theory Exam
Bridgette Yang received First Class Honors with Distinction Level 8 Theory
Regional Gold Medal Winners
A Regional Gold Medal is awarded to the student who has earned the highest mark on their practical examination for their discipline, level, and region. At the Intermediate and Advanced levels, students must have completed any applicable theory co-requisites in order to win the award. Students must have earned a minimum mark of 85% on their practical examination. Regional Gold Medals are awarded from Preparatory levels to ARCT and LRCM.
Bridgette Yang was the 2023 Gold Medal Winner for the Southeast Region (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia) for Level 5.
Allen Xu was the 2023 Gold Medal Winner for the Southeast Region (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia) for Level 10.
Bridgette, Allen and their teacher, Carol Fifield were honored at the Southeast RCM Celebration of Excellence which was held on Sunday March 10, 2024, 1:00 PM at the Concert Hall of the University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.
State Awards
These certificates are awarded in each State to the student in Preparatory A, Preparatory B, and Levels 1 to 10 who receives the highest marks for the respective Practical examination in the previous academic year. To be eligible, a student must receive a minimum of 85 percent in the Practical examination, have completed the Theory examination co-requisite (for Level 5 and higher) for the respective level prior to or within the same academic year in which the practical exam is taken, and have their RCM account in good financial standing.
Ellen Wang, Level 4, 2023
Bridgette Yang, Level 5, 2023
Allen Xu, Level 10, 2023
NC Federation of Music Clubs
Estelle Brady Piano Concerto Award 2024
Allen Xu received second place and $150.
Peter Perret Youth Talent Search
Allen Xu was awarded First Honorable Mention for the Senior Division of the 2024 Competition. Allen performed Concerto in A minor op. 16, mvt. 1 by Edvard Grieg at the finals held January 20, 2024 at Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC.