There are several incentive programs students may participate in during their piano study with the studio.
TWO RECITALS PER ACADEMIC YEAR--students are provided two performance venue opportunities per school year. This provides the student a chance to prepare pieces at a high level for public performance. Students completing recital performances receive a trophy for their hard work in accomplishing this goal.
BONUS POINTS SYSTEM
(During the Academic School Year)
During the school year, students earn bonus points towards winning three different sizes of trophies! Trophies are presented during the spring after all the final totals have been tallied. Students may earn points through various activities:
*1 Page of theory-----------------------------------------100 points
*Memorizing a piece-------------------------------------100 points
*Recital performance -----------------------------------1000 points
*Music festival or auditions----------------------------1000 points
*Composition-----------------------------------------------300 points
*Perform in school talent show/church---------------500 points
*Each minute you practice ---------------------------------1 point
(parent must initial practice sheet)
*Piano challenges ----------------------------------------300 points
*Written Report (2 pages hand written)-------------300 points
(the written report may be on any composer or other interesting music
topic which has been approved by the teacher—students may use books
or the internet for their research as long as the sources are
documented.—the teacher also has sources available for the student to
use.
*Concert Attendance ------------------------------------300 points
(1 page synopsis and copy of the program required)
*Completion of AAA Concert--------------------------300 points
*Buy and listen to a Classical music CD-------------200 points
(1 page synopsis describing your favorite piece in detail and
documentation of the CD information required)
Trophies will be awarded in May of each year. Three sizes of trophies will be awarded to students who earn at least 11,000 points for the whole school year. Students who do not achieve this many points will still be recognized for their efforts in the bonus points system by receiving small gifts in the spring. I keep a running tally of all students’ points if the student/parent ever wishes to know exactly how many points he/she has during any given week.
11,000 points = Small Trophy for the school year
17,500 points = Medium Trophy for the school year
23,000 points = Large Trophy for the school year
MUSIC MONEY
(summer semester only)
During the hot summer months, students can be earning MUSIC MONEY while practicing! Each student can earn the money by doing various things in their piano practice each week such as practicing, memorizing music, doing theory pages, performances, and other piano challenges! At the end of the summer, students can buy cool stuff with their money from ME, the teacher. Last summer, there were lots of things to buy such as cool pencils, candy, music medals, stickers, musical trinkets, and even a couple of musical instruments! Music Money is given for the following activities:
30 minutes of practice------------------------$1.00
(parents must approve and initial)
AAA List concert -----------------------------$3.00
Memorizing a piece-------- ------------------$1.00
1 Page of Music Theory-----------------------$1.00
Composer and Other Reports--------------- $2.00
Piano Challenges----------------------- --------$1.00-$3.00
Performances------------------------------------$2.00
Concert Attendance ---------------------------$2.00
(1 page synopsis and copy of the program required)
Buy and listen to a Classical music CD-----$2.00
(1 page synopsis describing your favorite piece in detail and
documentation of the CD information required)
AAA LIST--Stands for music that can be played at Anytime, Anywhere, for Anybody. When a student learns and memorizes a piece, this piece may be added to his/her AAA list. When 10 songs are performance ready, the student will play their AAA concert for the teacher. In return, the student will receive $1. Pieces must include correct rhythm, tempo, dynamics, phrasing, etc. to qualify.
CHALLENGE 100
(available all year around)
The Challenge 100 program is designed to encourage students to learn many pieces throughout their music study in the studio. After students have learned and memorized 100 pages of music, he/she will receive a special music medal. There is no time limit in which to achieve this honor. Students are automatically enrolled when they begin studying piano at the studio. After the student has achieved this honor, he/she continues on to hopefully achieve the Challenge 200!
PIANO GUILD AUDITIONS are non-competitive in nature and open to students who wish
to audition for membership into the National Fraternity of Student Musicians, sponsored by
the National Guild of Piano Teachers. The American College of Musicians will evaluate the
student’s performance based upon presentation of works performed. Students who wish to
audition for National Level Membership must perform a minimum of 10 pieces/musicianship
phases. Students who wish to audition for International Level Membership must perform a
minimum of 15-20 pieces/musicianship phases. Students perform pieces along with piano
scales and chords in the presence of a professional adjudicator chosen by the national
organization. Each entrant receives a certificate, a gold embossed pin, a report card, and a
year’s membership in the National Fraternity of Student Musicians.
TWO RECITALS PER ACADEMIC YEAR--students are provided two performance venue opportunities per school year. This provides the student a chance to prepare pieces at a high level for public performance. Students completing recital performances receive a trophy for their hard work in accomplishing this goal.
BONUS POINTS SYSTEM
(During the Academic School Year)
During the school year, students earn bonus points towards winning three different sizes of trophies! Trophies are presented during the spring after all the final totals have been tallied. Students may earn points through various activities:
*1 Page of theory-----------------------------------------100 points
*Memorizing a piece-------------------------------------100 points
*Recital performance -----------------------------------1000 points
*Music festival or auditions----------------------------1000 points
*Composition-----------------------------------------------300 points
*Perform in school talent show/church---------------500 points
*Each minute you practice ---------------------------------1 point
(parent must initial practice sheet)
*Piano challenges ----------------------------------------300 points
*Written Report (2 pages hand written)-------------300 points
(the written report may be on any composer or other interesting music
topic which has been approved by the teacher—students may use books
or the internet for their research as long as the sources are
documented.—the teacher also has sources available for the student to
use.
*Concert Attendance ------------------------------------300 points
(1 page synopsis and copy of the program required)
*Completion of AAA Concert--------------------------300 points
*Buy and listen to a Classical music CD-------------200 points
(1 page synopsis describing your favorite piece in detail and
documentation of the CD information required)
Trophies will be awarded in May of each year. Three sizes of trophies will be awarded to students who earn at least 11,000 points for the whole school year. Students who do not achieve this many points will still be recognized for their efforts in the bonus points system by receiving small gifts in the spring. I keep a running tally of all students’ points if the student/parent ever wishes to know exactly how many points he/she has during any given week.
11,000 points = Small Trophy for the school year
17,500 points = Medium Trophy for the school year
23,000 points = Large Trophy for the school year
MUSIC MONEY
(summer semester only)
During the hot summer months, students can be earning MUSIC MONEY while practicing! Each student can earn the money by doing various things in their piano practice each week such as practicing, memorizing music, doing theory pages, performances, and other piano challenges! At the end of the summer, students can buy cool stuff with their money from ME, the teacher. Last summer, there were lots of things to buy such as cool pencils, candy, music medals, stickers, musical trinkets, and even a couple of musical instruments! Music Money is given for the following activities:
30 minutes of practice------------------------$1.00
(parents must approve and initial)
AAA List concert -----------------------------$3.00
Memorizing a piece-------- ------------------$1.00
1 Page of Music Theory-----------------------$1.00
Composer and Other Reports--------------- $2.00
Piano Challenges----------------------- --------$1.00-$3.00
Performances------------------------------------$2.00
Concert Attendance ---------------------------$2.00
(1 page synopsis and copy of the program required)
Buy and listen to a Classical music CD-----$2.00
(1 page synopsis describing your favorite piece in detail and
documentation of the CD information required)
AAA LIST--Stands for music that can be played at Anytime, Anywhere, for Anybody. When a student learns and memorizes a piece, this piece may be added to his/her AAA list. When 10 songs are performance ready, the student will play their AAA concert for the teacher. In return, the student will receive $1. Pieces must include correct rhythm, tempo, dynamics, phrasing, etc. to qualify.
CHALLENGE 100
(available all year around)
The Challenge 100 program is designed to encourage students to learn many pieces throughout their music study in the studio. After students have learned and memorized 100 pages of music, he/she will receive a special music medal. There is no time limit in which to achieve this honor. Students are automatically enrolled when they begin studying piano at the studio. After the student has achieved this honor, he/she continues on to hopefully achieve the Challenge 200!
PIANO GUILD AUDITIONS are non-competitive in nature and open to students who wish
to audition for membership into the National Fraternity of Student Musicians, sponsored by
the National Guild of Piano Teachers. The American College of Musicians will evaluate the
student’s performance based upon presentation of works performed. Students who wish to
audition for National Level Membership must perform a minimum of 10 pieces/musicianship
phases. Students who wish to audition for International Level Membership must perform a
minimum of 15-20 pieces/musicianship phases. Students perform pieces along with piano
scales and chords in the presence of a professional adjudicator chosen by the national
organization. Each entrant receives a certificate, a gold embossed pin, a report card, and a
year’s membership in the National Fraternity of Student Musicians.
