Private music lesson students and faculty have been busy this year, and they have the awards to prove it! We asked CSMA’s Music School Director, Chaz Fautch, to share the achievements of the students and faculty, and below is an overview of their accomplishments. Congrats to all!
ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music), and CM (Certificate of Merit) are all systems for assessing musical proficiency through graded exams.
Spanning ABRSM, RCM, and CM exams, all reported students received either Distinction or Merit, with no one receiving a general “Pass” score, and several receiving First Class and State Honors across CM and RCM exams.
- 16 students performed and received awards in international music competitions
- 6 students participated in local and international music festivals
- Over 60 students performed in CSMA’s new annual Music School Concert in Tateuchi Hall.
Notable Mentions
- Albert K, student of Temirzhan Yerzhanov (Distinguished Faculty), performed in the American Fine Arts Festival Recital at Carnegie Hall in New York, as well as a public masterclass with renowned pianist Mikhail Voskressensky.
Summary of Achievements
- Competitions: 17 students
- Participated and placed, or was given an Honorable Mention
- Anastasia G. alone placed 3rd or higher in 6 competitions this year.
- 29 total entries
- Exams: 20 students
- ABRSM (8), RCM (9), and CM (4)
- Melody S. received First Class Honors in her RCM Level 10 History/Theory and Piano Exams!
- 21 total entries
- Performances/Auditions: 16 students
- Ranging from the first Music School Concert to Carnegie Hall performances
- 21 total entries
Many students were very busy this year and had multiple entries for 71 total entries across all categories.
– Fautch said.
In addition to the student submissions, there were a few faculty submissions as well. Eight teachers submitted a total of 32 entries. They included recitals, performances, and orchestral appointments.
By TaLeiza Calloway-Appleton
