The Certificate of Merit Program, run by the Music Teachers Association, assures that your child
is covering all the basics of theory and harmony within your lesson time with you music teacher. It is a goal that every parent
and student should aspire to meet. The program is divided into 10 levels.... from preparatory to
very advanced.
There are 3 parts, Written Theory, Ear training,
and Performance. The Performance Section introduces all the composers
as well from beginning
to advanced. Each of the 3 parts, Performance, Theory and Ear Training, can be graded
by your teacher for the Certificate (Path B), or graded by other teachers which is (Path A.) This allows for different pressure
levels depending on your philosophy and your values for music education as a parent.The program begins in September and evaluations, by your teacher or other teachers, are held
in March. The visiting professors are super kind and highly experienced teachers who will always see the good before
commenting on some area where they think the student can improve.
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