Student Guide

Team Placement

Reference guide by team level, age range, and program requirements

Team LevelAgesDIVWeekly Team/GroupMandatory Course(s)Weekly Private LessonSupport Provided
Preschool3 to 501 to 5 timesNoneN/ANone
Young Junior4 to 701 to 3 timesNoneAvailableNone
Junior 15 to 811 to 3 timesNone30 minNone
Junior 2.15 to 911 to 2 timesNone30 minRCM Exam
Junior 2.25 to 922 timesIntro Theory, Technique Class, Assembly45–60 minRCM Exam
Junior 2.35 to 932 to 3 timesIntro Theory, Technique Class, Assembly60 minRCM Exam, Competitions (Local)
Transition 19 to 1311 timeNoneN/ANone
Transition 29 to 1411 timeNone30 minNone
Transition 39 to 1511 timeNone30–45 minRCM Exam
Middle 1.18 to 1111 to 2 timesTheory45–60 minRCM Exam
Middle 1.28 to 1122 to 3 timesTheory, Technique Class, Assembly60–75 minRCM Exam, Competitions (Local, State)
Middle 1.38 to 1132 to 3 timesTheory, History, Technique Class, Assembly75–90 minRCM Exam, Competitions (Local, State, National)
Middle 2.210 to 1322 to 3 timesTheory, History, Technique Class, Assembly75–90 minRCM Exam, Competitions (Local, State)
Middle 2.310 to 1332 to 3 timesTheory, History, Technique Class, Assembly90–120 minRCM Exam, Competitions (Local, State, National)
Senior 1.312 to 1531 to 2 times(Theory, History), Senior Masterclass, Assembly90–120 minRCM Exam, Competitions (State, National, International)
Senior 2.314 to 1731 time(Theory, History), Senior Masterclass, Assembly90–120 minRCM Exam, Competitions (State, National, International), College Auditions and Portfolios
Professional 15 to 1131 time(Theory, History), Masterclass, Junior Gala Concerts, Assembly90–180 minRCM Exam, Competitions (Local, State, National, International), Concert Management
Professional 26 to 1331 time(Theory, History), Masterclass, Junior Gala Concerts, Assembly90–180 minRCM Exam, Competitions (Local, State, National, International), Concert Management
Professional 37 to 1831 time(Theory, History), Senior Masterclass, Senior Gala Concerts90–180 minRCM Exam, Competitions (Local, State, National, International), Concert Management, College Auditions and Portfolios

Teams Schedule

BAAM Yearly Assessment

Grading Components:
  • Winter Concert (20%)
  • Summer Concert (40%)
  • Weekly Lessons (40%)
Concert > Performance (50%):
  • Memorization (10%)
  • Clean (45%)
  • Artistic (45%)
Concert > Manner (50%):
  • Punctuality: Arrival (10%)
  • Audience Etiquette: Full Attendance (10%)
  • Audience Etiquette: Seating (10%)
  • Audience Etiquette: Silence (10%)
  • Audience Etiquette: Follow Rules (10%)
  • Performer’s Manner: Dress Attire (10%)
  • Performer’s Manner: Dress Shoes (10%)
  • Performer’s Manner: Trimmed Nails (10%)
  • Presentation: Bowing before (10%)
  • Presentation: Bowing after (10%)
Weekly Lessons (40%):
  • Attendance: (25%)
  • Behavior: (25%)
  • HW Progress: (25%)
  • Skill Achievement: (25%)
Bonus:
  • Theory (1%)
  • History (1%)
  • Musicianship (1%)
  • Masterclass (1%)
  • Ensemble (1%)
  • Festivals (1%)
  • RCM Exam (1%)
  • Outside Concerts (1%)
  • Grade Bonus (1-3%)
    • P/K: +3%
    • GR1: +2%
    • GR2: +1%

Explanation of marks

  • 70% and above: may continue with the studio for the following semester
  • 60% – 69%: may continue with general advising. if repeated for 2 consecutive semesters, you need to wait 1 semester before you can re-enroll for the following semester
  • 50% – 59%: may re-enroll after 1semester, may be recommended for a teacher transfer
  • 49% and under: an official letter of termination will be sent. cannot re-enroll for two years