Exams, Recitals & Festivals
Exams
Exams are a method of formally assessing the accomplishments of students, and provide valuable feedback to the student, parents, and teacher.
Recitals & Concerts
Recitals and concerts are a wonderful way for family and friends to share, nurture and evaluate a student’s performance and progress in a positive and supportive atmosphere.
Competitions & Festivals.
Competitions are a great way to motivate students of all ages and levels, and give them a series of realistic goals and tangible rewards for their achievements.
Exam Information
The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) is a well respected program is designed to both motivate students and challenge them at each grade level.
We strongly encourage parents to give serious consideration to following the RCM study program due to its comprehensive materials and high performance standard.
The RCM exams take place four times during the year:
January, April, June and August.
All students who are preparing for exams will have a series of 'mock' exams in their lessons, prior to the exam date.
Recital/Concert Information
Performing in front of an audience is a very important aspect of the learning process! All students are invited to perform at our recitals and concerts.
Our performances this year will be announced in September (pending COVID restrictions).
Recitals and concerts serve many purposes – they motivate students to “polish” their songs to the highest level; open their ears to a wide variety of ensembles and styles; expose them to other students of similar age and skill; teach them stage presence and concert etiquette!
Festival/Competition Information
Peel Music Festival: The Peel Music Festival is one of the longest-running and largest independent teacher-run competitive music festivals in Canada.
www.peelmusicfestival.ca
Kiwanis Music Festival: The Festival encourages young people to know and love the arts and fosters the values of self-discipline, teamwork and excellence.
www.kiwanismusictoronto.org
Music Scarborough: The Wishing Well Lions Club’s Music Scarborough festival is a great way to get students involved in a festival setting. They are also a member of the OMFA.
http://www.musicscarborough.org/
Interested in more performance opportunities, festivals and competitions, message your instructor so they can send you opportunities as they arise!