For Pianists, Singers, Theorists & Composers
Exams & Evaluations
RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music):
RCM offers a fantastic opportunity for all students to grow as complete musicians. Exams cover performance, technique, sight reading and ear training skills. Theory and history testing is conducted as a separate exam.
For more information go to: www.rcmusic.com/learning/about-the-royal-conservatory-certificate-program
Parents Guide: rcmusic-kentico-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/rcm/media/main/learning/rcm-parent-guide-dec-10-2020.pdf
**For students interested in AP Music in high school or study at any level of music or the arts in college, this avenue of education provides a strong foundation of preparation.
AIM: ($16-30)
AIM (Achievement In Music) is the Utah State evaluation for pianists. Students are tested in theory, ear training, technique, sight reading and performance. Students may elect to test in some or all areas.
For more information go to: https://utahmta.org/cgi-bin/umta.cgi?action=view_page&page=student_aim
More UMTA/MTNA Evaluations:
Students have various opportunities through the state and national organization to participate in non-AIM performance evaluations.
For more information go to: http://www.utahmta.org/cgi-bin/umta.cgi?action=view_page&page=student
Piano Federation: ($11 per entry)
Federation is a performance opportunity for students to play in front of a judging panel, receive feedback and earn points toward the Federation Cup. There are several categories in which students can participate.
For more information go to: www.nfmc-music.org/
Competitions
UMTA/MTNA Composition Contest: http://www.utahmta.org/cgi-bin/umta.cgi?action=view_page&page=student_compose
UMTA/MTNA Competitions: utahmta.org/cgi-bin/umta.cgi?action=view_page&page=student_comp
Utah Conservatory Competition (includes composition): (Currently Suspended)
Utah Pianists Day: (Currently Suspended): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8T_pyPFwGioZXg5Ym12UVdacG8/view?usp=sharing
Salt Lake Piano Competition: ($20 per entry): http://www.saltlakepianocompetition.org/index.php
Other (please inquire if interested)
NATS (National Association of Teacher's of Singing): Offers an annual evaluation/competition for vocalists annually. Singers who place first in their division advance to the state level and potentially beyond and are also invited to participate in a winner's concert in Salt Lake City, Utah. Monetary prizes are available.
Classical Singer: Offers an annual competition for vocalists with a monetary prize.
UFMC, MTNA, UMTA & RCM: All provide opportunities for singers and composers. Please inquire for specifics.
RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music):
RCM offers a fantastic opportunity for all students to grow as complete musicians. Exams cover performance, technique, sight reading and ear training skills. Theory and history testing is conducted as a separate exam.
For more information go to: www.rcmusic.com/learning/about-the-royal-conservatory-certificate-program
Parents Guide: rcmusic-kentico-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/rcm/media/main/learning/rcm-parent-guide-dec-10-2020.pdf
**For students interested in AP Music in high school or study at any level of music or the arts in college, this avenue of education provides a strong foundation of preparation.
AIM: ($16-30)
AIM (Achievement In Music) is the Utah State evaluation for pianists. Students are tested in theory, ear training, technique, sight reading and performance. Students may elect to test in some or all areas.
For more information go to: https://utahmta.org/cgi-bin/umta.cgi?action=view_page&page=student_aim
More UMTA/MTNA Evaluations:
Students have various opportunities through the state and national organization to participate in non-AIM performance evaluations.
For more information go to: http://www.utahmta.org/cgi-bin/umta.cgi?action=view_page&page=student
Piano Federation: ($11 per entry)
Federation is a performance opportunity for students to play in front of a judging panel, receive feedback and earn points toward the Federation Cup. There are several categories in which students can participate.
For more information go to: www.nfmc-music.org/
Competitions
UMTA/MTNA Composition Contest: http://www.utahmta.org/cgi-bin/umta.cgi?action=view_page&page=student_compose
UMTA/MTNA Competitions: utahmta.org/cgi-bin/umta.cgi?action=view_page&page=student_comp
Utah Conservatory Competition (includes composition): (Currently Suspended)
Utah Pianists Day: (Currently Suspended): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8T_pyPFwGioZXg5Ym12UVdacG8/view?usp=sharing
Salt Lake Piano Competition: ($20 per entry): http://www.saltlakepianocompetition.org/index.php
Other (please inquire if interested)
NATS (National Association of Teacher's of Singing): Offers an annual evaluation/competition for vocalists annually. Singers who place first in their division advance to the state level and potentially beyond and are also invited to participate in a winner's concert in Salt Lake City, Utah. Monetary prizes are available.
Classical Singer: Offers an annual competition for vocalists with a monetary prize.
UFMC, MTNA, UMTA & RCM: All provide opportunities for singers and composers. Please inquire for specifics.
