Patrick Xu Piano High School Diploma

Congratulations to Patrick Xu, the HSD CERTIFICATE came in the mail today.
Patrick is the 7th student who completed successfully this exam.

90 minutes Piano Guild audition and three double programs

My first five students in the annual Piano Guild auditions this year. Patrick Xu preparing to perform in a 90 minute audition the regular 15-piece High School Diploma, piano performance music minor degree; Cynthia, Kathleen and Stacey Phan are each preparing to perform the Advanced Bach Plaque (15 Bach Inventions) and a second 10-piece program. Thulasi Yogarajah is preparing to present her 8th year National 10-piece program. 8 programs, 8 gold medals, 8 composers pins. The composers pins are awarded fir gold medal program after the fifth year.
Now, all we have to do is practice and perform. Five students, 100 pieces, including scales, chords/cadences and arpeggios.
All programs except for Thulasi's needed to be approved by head quarters.
Total performance time for these exams is six hours

Eduardo Dominguez graduating senior

Eduardo Dominguez was awarded the Graduating Senior medal and plaque. He participated in the Certificate of Merit for four years and was able to complete level 7.

Eva Martin Hollaus piano studio Certificate of Merit results

Graduating Seniors: Patrick Xu and Eduardo Dominguez

90% - 100% theory:
Patrick Xu - Advanced Level - theory exempt, Panel Finalist, Convention, Branch Honors, Graduating Senior
Cynthia Phan - Advanced Level - theory exempt, Panel Finalist, Convention, Branch Honors
Jordan Ocasla - Preparatory Level - 100% theory score
Tara Romero - Level 4 - Convention - 96% theory score
Emika Saito - Level 4, Convention - 93% theory score
Jim Powers - Level 3 - 92% theory score - Adult student

Eduardo Dominguez - Level 7 - Graduating Senior, Branch Honors
Sebastian Gonzales - Level 6
Anais Perkins - Level 8 - Branch Honors, Convention
Kathleen Phan - Level 8 - Branch Honors
Stacey Phan - Level 7 - Convention

Steinway Society fo Riverside County Junior Competition results

Hello all:


I am very happy to let everyone know, that Sebastian Gonzales and Emika Saito performed March 9, 2014 and Emika was chosen as one of the five winners.
This event was a milestone for both, Sebastian and Emika.

Inland Empire Piano Competition Results

I am very happy that every student who performed yesterday, received an award.

Congratulations to all your hard work.

Trisha Leungsikul - 1A - 3rd place
Ophelia Herabadi - 1A - Honorable Mention
Emika Saito - 3A - 2nd place
Sebastian Gonzales - 4B - Honorable Mention
Anais Perkins - 5A - 4th place
Cynthia Phan - 5A - Honorable Mention

Tara Romero - highest score in California Level 5 RCM

Tara Romero participated in the Royal Conservatory of Music examinations since 2012 and successfully completed levels 3, 4 and 5.

I am happy to announce that Tara received this invitation to perform, as the highest score for California for level 5 in 2012.

Here is her invitation from CAPMT- the California Professional Music Teachers Association:

Dear Tara:
 
Congratulations, you have achieved the highest performance mark for Level 5 Piano in California!
 
We invite you to the 2013 California Celebration of Excellence Recital & Awards Ceremony in Santa Clara on Saturday, February 1, 2014 to receive your certificate in recognition of this outstanding achievement.

Tara is currently working on RCM level 6, the Certificate of Merit and Piano Guild auditions.

CONGRATULATIONS TARA!

 

TVMTA Halloween Recital 2013 with Odelia and Ophelia Herabadi

Thank you for participating and playing so beautifully!!!

Royal Conservatory of Music Summer Session Results

I am very happy to announce that
Thulasi Yogarajah successfully completed performance Level 3;
Sebastian Gonzales completed performance Level 3;
Tara Romero completed performance Level 5.

RCM is an excellent and challenging program, that can provide a Conservatory education during K-12!