AMATEUR DIVISION group 1 | ASSOCIATE DIVISION group 2 | ELITE DIVISION group 3 |
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Strive to become | -an Amateur | -an Associate | -a Professional |
Purpose of Study | -Personal Enjoyment -Basic Music Exposure | -Advanced Placement in Music -In-Depth Learning Experiences | -College Readiness -Professional Development |
Completion Level | -Intermediate to Advanced | -Advanced | -Advanced |
Expected Skill Achievement | -General Sight Reading -Basic Scales & Chords -Early Musicianship | -Advanced Sight Reading -Complete Technique -Advanced Musicianship | -Advanced Sight Reading -Complete Technique -Advanced Musicianship |
Repertoires | -Method Books -Grade Books -Popular Songs | -Method Books -Grade Books -Master Works | -Method Books -Grade Books -Master Works |
Practice Requirements | -Daily Minimum | -Daily Intensive | -Daily Intensive |
Merits | -None | -School References -Examination Credits | -School References -Examination Credits -Biography & Resumes -College Admissions |
Mandatory Participation | -Weekly Lessons | -Weekly Lessons -Studio Recitals -Assessment -Masterclasses | -Weekly Lessons -Studio Recitals -Assessment -Masterclasses -Related Music Classes -Festivals -RCM Examinations |
Optional Participation | -Studio Recitals -Assessment -Related Music Classes | -Related Music Classes -Festivals/Competition -RCM Examinations -Outside Recitals & Events -Master Music Camps | -Outside Recitals & Events -Master Music Camps -International Competitions -International Masterclasses -Auditions |
Non-Participation | -Masterclasses -Festivals -RCM Examinations -Outside Recitals & Events -Master Music Camps -International Competitions -International Masterclasses -Auditions | -International Competitions -International Masterclasses -Auditions | -None |
Limitations on Activities | -None | -1 other Music Instruments -2 other Activities | -1 other Music Instrument -1 other School Activity |
Scholarship | -None | -up to 5% of Tuition | -up to 10% of Tuition |
Grants | -None | -Available | -Available |
Grants Requirements | -None | -70% Minimum Grade to Continue -Fulfillment of Participation | -80% Minimum Grade to Continue -Fulfillment of Participation |