CAPMT District 8 Piano Performance Exam Rules & Guidelines
PURPOSE
The CAPMT District 8 Piano Performance Exam is a non-competitive opportunity for students to receive a written evaluation for their in-person performance and technique.
Repertoire: Three pieces from different time periods and styles (Levels 11 or 12 requires 4 pieces.) Repertoire examples for each level and their technique requirements can be found on the CAPMT website. At least two out of three pieces should be memorized.
Performance Evaluation criteria:
The sight reading and music literacy exam (written theory & aural tests) are encouraged, but optional. These options can be chosen on the registration form. Workbook and examples can be found on the CAPMT website. The teacher should register the student, after which parents will have a week to pay.
Evaluation date: June 1, 2024
Time: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Lyceum village
14281 Chambers Road, Tustin, CA
Registration deadline: May 1st, 2024
Payment deadline: May 8th, 2024
Fees:
Members Non members
Prep A – Level 5__________$40. $55
Levels 6 – 10_____________$50. $65
Level 11 – 12 ____________$60. $75
GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS
PURPOSE
The CAPMT District 8 Piano Performance Exam is a non-competitive opportunity for students to receive a written evaluation for their in-person performance and technique.
Repertoire: Three pieces from different time periods and styles (Levels 11 or 12 requires 4 pieces.) Repertoire examples for each level and their technique requirements can be found on the CAPMT website. At least two out of three pieces should be memorized.
Performance Evaluation criteria:
- Note Accuracy
- Rhythm Accuracy
- Steadiness of Beat
- Articulation
- Dynamics
- Technical Control
- Style/Interpretation
- Balance/Tone/Pedal
- Phrasing/Structure
- Artistry/Imagination
The sight reading and music literacy exam (written theory & aural tests) are encouraged, but optional. These options can be chosen on the registration form. Workbook and examples can be found on the CAPMT website. The teacher should register the student, after which parents will have a week to pay.
Evaluation date: June 1, 2024
Time: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Lyceum village
14281 Chambers Road, Tustin, CA
Registration deadline: May 1st, 2024
Payment deadline: May 8th, 2024
Fees:
Members Non members
Prep A – Level 5__________$40. $55
Levels 6 – 10_____________$50. $65
Level 11 – 12 ____________$60. $75
GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS
- Repertoire: The level appropriate to the level of the student should be chosen by the teacher, as the list is non exhaustive. Non-appropriate level of repertoire will be notified by email, the teacher then has 5 days to make changes. Pieces too easy for the level will be disqualified. Once payment is made, the repertoire cannot be changed. Any change after payment date is disqualified; the student may play, but will not receive a written evaluation.
- Maximum Performance Time: There is a time limit for the performance of all pieces at each level: Levels A to 4 will have a maximum total duration of 5 minutes, levels 5-8, 8 minutes, level 9-10, 12 minutes, level 11 and 12, 15 minutes. The evaluator may stop the student in order to listen to all pieces in the time frame allowed.
- Registration: Complete this form by May 1st, 2024
- Follow-up: Please check your email for a confirmation from [email protected], to know that your registration was received, and if necessary, respond with the necessary requested information by the given deadline. Incomplete registration will be disqualified.
- Scores: No photocopies will be permitted during the exam except one, for the non- memorized piece, for the student to use. Read the copyright guidelines on the CAPMT website. Students who do not have their music scores or use photocopied music without the original score will not be allowed to play.
- Volunteers: Teachers who have more than 4 students registered are expected to help in some manner as requested by the chair. Please email your one hour availability as soon as you register your 5th student. Your help is needed on that day 8am-1:30pm.
- Payment: Once the teacher has registered your child, parents must make a payment on the CAPMT website by May 8, 2024. There will be no refunds of fees in the event of disqualification (see guidelines for teacher) or non-participation for any reason except grave illness, or unexpected tragic events.
- Performance Time: Specific time requests will not be possible. You will be emailed a start time. Parents should bring the student at least 10 minutes before the given time to check in. Someone will check all music scores, put them in the order that the student chooses, add measure numbers if needed, check earbuds or earphones (in the case of a theory & aural test). Tardiness of more than 5 minutes will not be able to perform.
- Music: Students who do not have their music scores or use photocopied music without the original score will not be allowed to play.
- For those choosing to take the Theory & aural test: Bring pencil, eraser, earphones/ earbuds fitting an apple device, or has an usb end, or bluetooth-able. The recordings of audio excerpts will be shared from our tablets, phones or laptops.
- Mental preparation: This is a non-competitive event. It’s a learning experience, an occasion to play in public and get more feedback. Any stretching, breathing, motions relaxing or calming the mind, or focusing exercise can help. Each student has a specific time allotted for the performance exam depending on level; repertoire exceeding the allotted time will be cut off. Let your child know to be prepared to be stopped if their repertoire is too long. This does not reflect their skill or preparation.
- Pick up time: Depending on whether there will be sight reading, or additional theory & aural tests after the performance, those tests would add time. Theory test’s maximum duration is an hour and a half. It will be up to the parents to be nearby, prepared to pick up the children.