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Each spring, participating students of the academy are evaluated in Certificate of Merit programs administered by the Music Teacher’s Association of California (MTAC) and the Royal Academy of Music. Evaluators hear students perform selected literature, technique elements and sight-reading excerpts. Each student receives a comprehensive assessment of progress. Students also complete a written exam including an ear-training component. Each student receives a certificate for successfully completing all phases of the examination.

Initiated in 1933, this prestigious program now involves over 25,000 students annually statewide and is a generally accepted measurement standard of musical level and achievement by high schools, colleges, and universities.

Registration

Students wishing to participate in the annual evaluation must work with their teacher at the Academy to select and prepare for the appropriate level: Preparatory, I - IX, or Advanced. Registration normally occurs in early autumn (August - October) of each year, and registration forms must be completed and submitted to the Academy, accompanied by a check for the appropriate fee amount, made out to Calder Academy of Music by the registration deadline date. Write the student name and "CM Evaluation" on the check.

All students intending to register for the statewide MTAC Certificate of Merit evaluation or Royal Academy of Music evaluation are required to enroll and pass the Music Theory course for the appropriate theory level as administered by the Academy.

Evaluation

In March or April of each year, MTAC evaluators will hear students perform selected literature, technique elements and sight-reading. Each student receives a comprehensive assessment of progress. Students also complete a written exam, which includes an ear-training component. Each student receives a certificate for successfully completing all phases of the examination. Senior medallions are awarded to eligible high school seniors. Also, worthy students who demonstrate exceptional skill may be selected to perform at the annual MTAC State Convention.

The Calder Academy of Music conducts a pre-evaluation for all CM-program registered students in the beginning of early February and March in order to provide attending students with feedback and an opportunity to strengthen any weak areas which they may have. Details are available from the administrative office.

Each spring, participating students of the academy are evaluated in Certificate of Merit programs administered by the Music Teacher’s Association of California (MTAC) and the Royal Academy of Music. Evaluators hear students perform selected literature, technique elements and sight-reading excerpts. Each student receives a comprehensive assessment of progress. Students also complete a written exam including an ear-training component. Each student receives a certificate for successfully completing all phases of the examination. Initiated in 1933, this prestigious program now involves over 25,000 students annually statewide and is a generally accepted measurement standard of musical level and achievement by high schools, colleges, and universities. Registration Students wishing to participate in the annual evaluation must work with their teacher at the Academy to select and prepare for the appropriate level: Preparatory, I - IX, or Advanced. Registration normally occurs in early autumn (August - October) of each year, and registration forms must be completed and submitted to the Academy, accompanied by a check for the appropriate fee amount, made out to Calder Academy of Music by the registration deadline date. Write the student name and "CM Evaluation" on the check. All students intending to register for the statewide MTAC Certificate of Merit evaluation or Royal Academy of Music evaluation are required to enroll and pass the Music Theory course for the appropriate theory level as administered by the Academy. Evaluation In March or April of each year, MTAC evaluators will hear students perform selected literature, technique elements and sight-reading. Each student receives a comprehensive assessment of progress. Students also complete a written exam, which includes an ear-training component. Each student receives a certificate for successfully completing all phases of the examination. Senior medallions are awarded to eligible high school seniors. Also, worthy students who demonstrate exceptional skill may be selected to perform at the annual MTAC State Convention. The Calder Academy of Music conducts a pre-evaluation for all CM-program registered students in the beginning of early February and March in order to provide attending students with feedback and an opportunity to strengthen any weak areas which they may have. Details are available from the administrative office.