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What is it?

The Honors Evaluations provide a multi-incentive opportunity for students to perform their repertoire in a more competitive setting than a recital, in which they will be assessed according to their ability.

Two judges will give written feedback and award each student a bronze, silver, or gold medal. Those who receive gold medals will be invited to perform in CCM’s annual Honors Recital. Students are not competing against each other, rather they are being evaluated based on their experience, age, level of preparation, and repertoire. Therefore, multiple students may be awarded gold who are of varying playing levels.

2025 Dates:

Piano Honors Evaluations
Saturday, March 8, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Sanctuary

Strings and Guitar Honors Evaluations
Saturday, April 12, 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Sanctuary

Who can participate?

Evaluations are open to any student who has had at least two years of private study and can present their repertoire from beginning to end.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 2 years of private study and ability to present your pieces beginning to end
  • Consent of your private teacher
  • Prepare one piece of 8-10 min in length OR two pieces of up to 10 minutes in length. Pieces may be of any genre. Pianists should memorize their pieces.
  • $35 fee to secure your commitment

Additional information:

  • Please bring 2 copies of your music with measure numbers for the judges on the day of your Evaluation.
  • Check your availability to perform in the Honors Recital on April 29th, which you will be invited to if you receive a gold medal.
  • Evaluations are closed, formal auditions, therefore performers should present themselves as they would in a public recital in both etiquette and attire.

Please take these two steps to sign-up and register: 

Step 1. Participating students must complete the signup form

Piano Honors Evaluations

Strings and Guitar Honors Evaluations

Step 2. Register and pay through the link provided at the end of the signup form

  • Age Group(s): 5-8, 9-12, 13-18
  • Instrument: keyboard, strings, guitar
  • Semester: Winter/Spring semester
  • Cost: $35