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The Music Teachers’ Association
of California (MTAC) sponsors a study program entitled Certificate of Merit.
Initiated in 1933, this prestigious program now involves over 27,000 students
annually statewide. There are study guides and performance opportunities for
students of piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, voice
and organ.
The goals of the program are:
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To
provide a systematic and comprehensive plan developing:
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Music theory
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Performance skills
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Technique
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Ear training
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Sight-reading
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Developing practical goals
to help students maintain a steady and focused approach to their musical
studies.
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Encouraging students to strive for
musical excellence.
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Creating
opportunities where students can share their music with others.
Students who are enrolled in Certificate of Merit
participate in an annual evaluation held from late February through the month of
March. Experienced evaluators hear students perform selected literature,
technique elements and sight-reading. Students also complete a written exam,
which includes ear-training. The fees for participation range from $14.00 to
$42.00, depending on category of enrollment and level
Each student receives:
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An annual evaluation covering performance, technique, ear
training, sight reading, and written theory evaluation from the
adjudicators.
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A certificate for
successfully completing all phases of the exams
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Senior medallions are
awarded to qualifying high school seniors
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Branch honors recognition
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Convention program performances
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Convention Honors programs for Advanced-Panel students:
Panel Honors Recitals, Master Classes and Young Artist Guild
Details:
- Any teacher who is an active member of MTAC may enroll students in the
Certificate of Merit program.
- There are two categories of enrollment. Path A
and Path B.
- Enrollment in Path A is limited to teachers in good standing who
are California residents and who are affiliated with a local branch of MTAC.
- Registration in Path B is open to any MTAC member teacher in good standing.
- Path A students are evaluated on an assigned date at a site determined by
the local branch of MTAC. These evaluations are administered by
state-appointed evaluators.
- Path B students are evaluated in their home
studio by their teacher. Path B evaluations are flexible and may be
administered at a time determined by the teacher.
- Both categories include
all elements of the CM program: performance, technique, ear training, sight
reading and written theory tests.
Syllabus:
The Certificate of Merit Piano Syllabus, and syllabi for other instruments and additional Certificate of Merit publications
may be obtained through the MTAC State Office.
Further Information:
Parents please contact your MTAC teacher for further
information about the Certificate of Merit Program.
Teachers please contact the CM chair listed on the
Board of Directors page regarding registration. |
Music
Teachers Association of California 
