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Students enrolled in the NCSM Program will have to follow a curriculum as set by the school.
Teachers will fill out periodic progress reports as the students’ studies progress.
Students are expected to practice their materials at home, come to each lesson fully prepared, and display enthusiastic and positive learning attitudes.
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Monthly Recitals are provided for NCSM students. Participation is dependent upon teacher’s recommendations.
Please see under Current Events for Upcoming Performances.
Open to the Public.
[Current Events]
- Faculty Recital
An Opportunity for students & parents to hear performances by NCSM Faculty. This Recital is
Open to the public.
[Current Events]
- Annual Award Recital
- Goal: To gain performing experiences and to also motivate and encourage students in their
musical progress, as well as to build technique and musicality.
- Eligibility: Open to all qualified NCSM students of all ages and levels of studies which are
divided into 6 Group Level Categories. Individual teacher will choose appropriate level
placements for each student.
- Awards: The Judges will select 3 Winners and Honorable Mentions (if applied) from each Level
Group. All top 3 winners from each level group will perform at the Honor Recital and will
also receive Winning Trophies. All other participants will either received Award Trophies
or Certificates depending on their effort and musical excellence/progress throughout the
NCSM academic year (September 1, 2005 -August 31, 2006)
[Upcoming Events]
- Honor Recital
Winners & Faculty Performances: held at the Santa Clara University Recital Hall/Le Petit Trianon.
All 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from each level group of the Annual Award Recital will perform at the Honor
Recital. Winners and Honoroble Mentions will received their trophies at the Honor Recital.
[Last Years Winners]
[Upcoming Events]
- MTAC/CM Exam, ABRSM Royal Exam, National Guild Auditions.
All Faculty are members of these organizations. Students can participate on one of these exams
once a year upon teacher’s recommendations.
- Youth Symphony Audition Preparation
Upon teacher’s recommendations, qualified string, woodwind and other orchestral instrumental
students will be prepared & guided for the Youth Symphony Audition.
- End-of-year Jury (New Requirement-will be enforced in 2006-2007 Academic Year)
- Each student is required to complete a once-a-year jury examination. NCSM will provide
guidelines for the jury program that students will need to prepare for the examination.
Please note that this jury is mandatory. Each student will perform his/her prepared
program in front of NCSM faculty. The program will include evaluation of technical
abilities as well as completion of pieces as recommended in NCSM’s guidelines.
- The examination will be dispersed in several days, and jury schedules will be given to the students approximately one month prior to their examination date.
- Students will be evaluated by NCSM faculty members. Students will receive copies of the reports from this jury, which will include comments and recommendations from NCSM faculty members.
- Students who pass the jury will be promoted to the next higher level the following year.
- Students are expected to meet their progress requirements as stated in NCSM curriculum.
- Other Performances and Competitions
NCSM students are encouraged to participate in competitions or concerts outside of the school.
Teachers will make recommendation for students who show great potential and enthusiasm in
their studies.
NCSM aspires to explore every student’s potential and musical talent. Please remember that
communication between students, teachers, and parents are key elements in helping to promote the
student's musical growth. Please do not hesitate to talk to the teachers or any of the NCSM
directors if a student is facing difficulty during their learning process.
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