Charlotte Music Club Scholarship Auditions
Congratulations to Thomas G on winning 1st place in the piano division! He will perform in the winners' recital.
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Solo Auditions
Congratulations to Thomas G on winning 1st place in Graduating Senior Division! He will perform in the CPTF Honors Recital.
Congratulations to Phelia L on being chosen a finalist in Elementary Division and to Dennis L on being chosen a finalist in Junior Division!
Ratings of Superior were earned by Thomas G, Anton G, Stephanie L, Dennis L, Phelia L, Jacob N, Kripa S, Luna X
Ratings of Excellent were earned by Harper L, Angela L, Faith W, and Isaac X
Angela L and Jacob N earned perfect theory scores of 100!
NCMTA District Performance Festival
Dennis L earned a rating of Highest Honors and is eligible for the NCMTA State Performance Festival
Angela L, Stephanie L, Phelia L, Jacob N, Kripa S, Faith W, Isaac X, and Luna X all earned ratings of Merit
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Festival
Dennis L earned Superior and advances to the State Scholarship Finals.
Anton G, Julia G, Yazdaan H, Benjamin K, Liza K, Angela L, Anna L, Stephanie L. Phelia L, Harper L, Jacob N, AS, Stuart S, Kripa S, Faith W, Isaac X, Luna X, Carina Y, and TIffany Z all earned Superior.
Federation Festival 15-point Gold Cup earned: Phelia L, Stuart S
Federation Festival 30-point Gold Cup earned: Harper L
Federation Festival 45-point Gold Cup earned: Tiffany Z
2022
Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM)
Students earned First Class Honors with Distinction in RCM Music Theory exams.
Students earned First Class Honors in RCM piano practical exams.
NCMTA State Performance Festival
Thomas G earned a rating of Merit and Kripa S earned a rating of Highest Honors.
Kripa's score of Highest Honors earned her an invitation to perform in the Honors Recital at the NCMTA State Conference -- congratulations!
NCMTA District Performance Festival
Thomas G and Kripa S advance to NCMTA State-West Performance Festival.
Thomas G, Kripa S, and Phelia L earned ratings of Highest Honors.
Ian H, Dennis L, Jacob N, Lucas Y, Nathan W, and Jonathan Z earned ratings of Merit.
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Festival
Dennis L earned Superior and advances to the State Scholarship Finals.
Ian
H, Yazdaan H, Angela L, Stephanie L, Dennis L, Phelia L,
Harper L, Luka M, Jacob N, AS, Stuart S, Kripa S, Faith W, Nathan W, Isaac X, Luna X, James Y, Lucas Y, Jonathan
Z, and Tiffany Z all earned ratings of Superior.
Federation Festival 15-point Gold Cup earned: Yazdaan H, Luka M, Arshil S, James Y, Jonathan Z
Federation Festival 30-point Gold Cup earned: Ian H, Angela L, Kripa S
2021
Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM)
Students earned First Class Honors with Distinction in RCM Music Theory exams.
Students earned First Class Honors in RCM piano practical exams.
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Solo Auditions
Congratulations to Jacob N on winning 3rd Place in Intermediate Division! He will perform in the CPTF Honors Recital.
Thomas G, Angela L, Dennis L, Jacob N, Kripa S, and Jonathan Z earned ratings of Superior.
Ian H, Eric L, Stephanie L, RS, Lucas Y, and Terence Z earned ratings of Excellent.
NCMTA State Performance Festival
Thomas G earned a rating of Merit and Jacob N earned a rating of Highest Honors.
NCMTA District Performance Festival
Thomas G and Jacob N advance to NCMTA State-West Performance Festival.
Thomas G, Jacob N, and Lucas Y earned ratings of Highest Honors.
Ian H, Angela L, Eric L, Dennis L, and Kripa S earned ratings of Merit.
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Festival
Congratulations to Dennis L on winning 2nd Place in the Mary Davis Memorial State Scholarship, Moderately Difficult 2!
Dennis L earned Superior and advances to the State Scholarship Finals.
Ian H, Yazdaan H, Angela L, Stephanie L, Jeffrey L, Dennis L, Phelia L, Luka M, Jacob N, AS, Stuart S, Kripa S, James Y, Lucas Y, Jonathan Z, and Terence Z all earned ratings of Superior.
Federation Festival 15-point Gold Cup earned: Jeffrey L, Jacob N, Lucas Y
2020
Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM)
Students earned First Class Honors with Distinction and First Class Honors in RCM piano practical exams in November/December 2020.
All students who took RCM Music Theory Exams in May/June 2020 earned First Class Honors with Distinction.
Students earned First Class Honors with Distinction and First Class Honors in RCM piano practical performance exams in June/July 2020.
NCMTA State-West Performance Festival
Terence Z earned a rating of Merit.
NCMTA District Performance Festival
Terence Z earned a rating of Highest Honors and advanced to NCMTA State-West Performance Festival.
Thomas G, Samuel H, Ian H, Angela L, Eric L, Stephanie L, Kevin P, RS, Kripa S, Krishna S earned ratings of Merit.
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Festival
Congratulations to Dennis L on winning 1st Place in Marlene Speece Clifford State Scholarship, Moderately Difficult 1!
Samuel H, Ian H, Angela L, Jeffrey L, Stephanie L, Dennis L, Luka M, Isha N, Alaric P, Karthik R, Vishnu R, AS, Rayan S, Madeline S, James Y, and Lucas Y all earned ratings of Superior.
Federation Festival 15-point Gold Cup earned: Madeline S
Federation Festival 45-point Gold Cup earned: Alaric P
Charlotte Music Teachers Association - Student Musician Certification Program
Samuel H earned a 200-point plaque
Charlotte Music Teachers Association - Composition Event
Samuel H - Junior Division
2019
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Concerto Auditions
Congratulations to Samuel H. on winning 2nd place in Junior Division! He will perform in the CPTF Concerto Honors Recital on November 24.
Samuel H, Dennis L, Lucas Y, and Jonathan Z earned ratings of Superior.
Thomas G, Ian H, Kevin P, and Kripa S earned ratings of Excellent.
Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM)
All students who took RCM Music Theory Exams in May 2019 earned First Class Honors with Distinction.
Students earned First Class Honors with Merit and First Class Honors in piano practical performance exams in May 2019.
Individual Senior Recital - David L.
American College of Musicians - National Guild of Piano Teachers Auditions
All students who entered Guild auditions earned ratings of Superior
NCMTA State-West Performance Festival
Thomas G. and David L. earned ratings of Highest Honors and were invited to perform in the NCMTA State West Honors Recital
David L. is invited to perform in an Honors Recital at the NCMTA State Conference in November 2019
Samuel H., Alaric P., and Krishna S. earned ratings of Merit
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Solo Auditions
Congratulations to Dennis L. on winning 1st place in Primary Division! He will perform in the CPTF Honors Recital on May 5.
Summer C., Howei D., Samuel H., Ian H., Eric L., Dennis L., Alaric P., Madeline S., Kripa S., Jonathan Z., and Terence Z. earned ratings of Superior.
Katherine C., Thomas G., and Krishna S. earned ratings of Excellent.
Katherine C., Summer C., Thomas G., Ian H., and Kripa S. scored a perfect 100 on the CPTF theory test!
NCMTA District Performance Festival
Summer C., Thomas G., Samuel H., David L., Dennis L., Alaric P., and Krishna S. earned ratings of Highest Honors.
Katherine C., Howei D., Ian H., Eric L., Madeline S., Kripa S., Jonathan Z., and Terence Z. earned ratings of Merit.
Thomas, Samuel, David, Alaric, and Krishna advance to NCMTA State Performance Festival.
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Festival
Jorge A., Katherine C., Summer C., Sabrina G., Samuel H., Yazdaan H., Ian H., Lily L., Jeffrey L., Dennis L., Alaric P., Karthik R., Vishnu R., Kripa S, Lucas Y., Jonathan Z., and Terence Z. earned ratings of Superior. Sahasra B. earned a rating of Excellent.Federation Festival 15-point Gold Cup earned: Ian H.
Federation Festival 30-point Gold Cup earned: Katherine C.
2018
North Carolina Music Teachers Association - 60th Annual Conference
Krishna S. performed in a masterclass with guest artist Jeffrey Biegel
Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM)
First Class Honors and Honors in piano practical performance
National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Composers Contest
Catherine M. - 1st place, Class IV, Wilson Piano Composition Award
Individual Senior Recital - Catherine M.
Premieres Recital - Creative Commissions Project, University of Cincinnati - Zachary W.
American College of Musicians - National Guild of Piano Teachers Auditions
All students who entered Guild auditions earned ratings of Superior
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Graduating Seniors Recital
Catherine M., Rohan M., and Michelle Z. performed
National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Composers Contest - Southeast Region
Catherine M. - Winner, Oscar Valentin Regional Award, Class IV - Catherine's composition has advanced to NFMC National Competition
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Solo Auditions
Congratulations to David L. on being a finalist in Senior Division!
Ian H. and David L. earned ratings of Superior.
Catherine M., Rohan M., Tri-Luc P., Kripa S., and Krishna S. earned ratings of Excellent.
David L. scored a perfect 100 on the CPTF theory test!
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Junior Composers Contest
Catherine M. - Class IV, 2nd place - Catherine's composition has advanced to NFMC Regional Competition
NCMTA District Performance Festival
Catherine M. earned a rating of Highest Honor and advances to NCMTA State Performance Festival.
Ian H., Tri-Luc P., Kripa S., and Krishna S. earned ratings of Merit.
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Festival
All of my students entered earned ratings of Superior. Congratulations!
Federation Festival 15-point Gold Cup earned: Kripa S.
Federation Festival 30-point Gold Cup earned: Benjamin L.
2017
North Carolina Music Teachers Association - 59th Annual Conference
Krishna S. performed in a conference honors recital
Creative Commissions Project
Zac W. has been paired with composer Brian Nabors
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Concerto Auditions
Congratulations to David L. on winning 1st place in Senior Division! He will perform in the CPTF concerto honors recital on November 19.
National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Composers Contest
Catherine M. - Honorable Mention, Class IV
National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Composers Contest - Southeast Region
Catherine M. - Winner, Oscar Valentin Regional Award, Class IV - Catherine's composition has advanced to NFMC National Competition
Federation Festival Junior Composers Gold Cup earned: Catherine M.
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)
Pass with Distinction and Pass with Merit in piano practical performance and in music theory
Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM)
First Class Honors and Honors in piano practical performance and in music theory
NCMTA State Piano Performance Festival
Catherine M. and Krishna S. earned ratings of Highest Honor and are invited to participate in the Honors Recital at the NCMTA State Conference in the fall. Congratulations!
Allyson P. earned a rating of Merit. Congratulations!
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Solo Auditions
Congratulations to Catherine M. on winning 3rd place in Senior Division! She will perform in the CPTF Honors Recital on May 7.
Ian H., David L., Catherine M., Kripa S., and Krishna S. earned ratings of Superior
Rohan M., Allyson P., Tri-Luc P., and Zachary W. earned ratings of Excellent
Ian H., David L., Allyson P., and Kripa S. scored a perfect 100 on the CPTF theory test!
NCMTA District Piano Performance Festival
Esther L., Catherine M., Allyson P., and Krishna S. earned ratings of Highest Honor
Michelle L., Kripa S., and Zachary W. earned ratings of Merit
Highest Honor rating in level Junior B and above advances Esther, Catherine, Allyson, and Krishna to participation in the NCMTA State Piano Performance Festival - congratulations!
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Festival
Caroline G., Madeline S., Kripa S., Krishna S., and Alan X. earned ratings of Superior
Benjamin L., Audrey M., Emily M., and T.W. earned ratings of Excellent
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Junior Composers Contest
Catherine M. - 1st place, Class IV - Catherine's composition has advanced to NFMC Regional Competition
Charlotte Music Teachers Association - Composition Event
Catherine M. - Special Commendation, Senior Division
American College of Musicians - National Guild of Piano Teachers Auditions
All students who entered Guild auditions earned ratings of Superior
2016
North Carolina Music Teachers Association - 58th Annual Conference
Catherine M. performed in a conference honors recital and in a composition honors recital
MTNA - NC Composition Competition
Catherine M. - Winner, Senior Division
National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Composers Contest
Catherine M. - Honorable Mention, Class III
NCMTA State Piano Contest-Festival
Catherine M. earned a rating of Superior and has been invited to perform in an Honors Recital at the NCMTA Conference October 21-23, 2016 at Wake Forest University.
Sydney G. and Krishna S. earned ratings of Excellent
National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Composers Contest - Southeast Region
Catherine M. - Winner, Oscar Valentin Regional Award, Class III - Catherine's composition has advanced to NFMC National Competition
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) - Pass with Distinction and Pass with Merit in piano practical performance and in music theory
Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM)
Honors in piano practical performance
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Solo Auditions
Congratulations to David L. on being a finalist in Junior Division!
David L., Michelle L., and Catherine M. scored a perfect 100 on the CPTF theory test!
Esther L., Michelle L., and David L. earned ratings of Superior
Rohan M., Tri-Luc P., Krishna S., and Adam Z. earned ratings of Excellent
NCMTA District Piano Contest-Festival
Sydney G., Michelle L., Catherine M., and Krishna S. earned ratings of Superior
Esther L., Rohan M., Tri-Luc P., Alan X., and Adam Z. earned ratings of Excellent
Superior rating in level Junior B and above advances Sydney, Catherine, and Krishna to participation in the NCMTA State Piano Contest-Festival - congratulations!
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Festival
Congratulations to all of my students who participated in Federation Festival - everyone earned a rating of Superior! Well done!
Caroline G., Ian H., Esther L., Michelle L., Benjamin L., Jackson M., Rohan M., Allyson P., Hank S., Kripa S., Krishna S., Janey T., T.W., Alan X., Adam Z., and Michelle Z. earned Superior
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Junior Composers Contest
Catherine M. - 1st Place, Class III - Catherine's composition has advanced to NFMC Regional Competition
American College of Musicians - National Guild of Piano Teachers Auditions
All students who entered Guild auditions earned ratings of Superior
2015
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Concerto Auditions
David L. and Adam Z. earned ratings of Excellent
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum - Graduating Seniors Recital
N.W.
American College of Musicians - National Guild of Piano Teachers Auditions
Andrew A., Esther L., Michelle L, David L., Emma M., N.W., Adam Z. and Michelle Z. earned ratings of Superior
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum - Solo Auditions Honors Recital
N.W., 1st place, Graduating Senior Division
NCMTA District Piano Contest-Festival
David L. and Michelle Z. earned ratings of Superior and will participate in the NCMTA State Piano Contest-Festival
N.W. and Adam Z. earned ratings of Excellent
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Solo Auditions
Congratulations to N.W. on winning 1st place in Graduating Senior Division!
Congratulations to Catherine M. on being a finalist in Junior Division!
Michelle Z. scored a perfect 100 on the CPTF theory test!
Catherine M., N.W., Adam. Z, and Michelle Z. earned ratings of Superior
Emma M. earned a rating of Excellent
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Festival
Andrew A., Giancarlo C., David L., Catherine M., Jay S., Hank S., Janey T., Anna V., N.W., T. W., Alan X., Adam Z. and Michelle Z. earned ratings of Superior
Emma M. earned a rating of Excellent
Federation Festival 15-point Gold Cup earned: Andrew A. and Jay S.
Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM)
Honors in piano practical performance
2014
Individual Senior Recital
Andrew S.
CPTF Graduating Seniors Recital
Andrew S. and Willis L.
American College of Musicians - National Guild of Piano Teachers Auditions
Andrew A., David L., Andrew S., N.W. and Michelle Z. earned ratings of Superior
Adam Z. earned a rating of Excellent
Federation Festival
Walker A., Jay S., Janey T., Michelle Z., Adam Z., Emma M., Andrew A., Benjamin L., Anna V., Nathaniel F., N.W., Dara A., Jessica C., Rebecca P., and Alan X. earned ratings of Superior James L. and Willis L. earned ratings of Excellent
Federation Festival 45-point Gold Cup earned: N.W.
Federation Festival 15-point Gold Cup earned: Janey T., Alan X., Adam Z., Michelle Z.
2013
NCMTA Conference at Mars Hill University
Andrew S. participated in the MTNA Performance Competition
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum - Solo Auditions Honors Recital
Andrew S., 2nd place, Senior Division
American College of Musicians - National Guild of Piano Teachers Auditions
Andrew A., David A., David L., Emma M., Rebecca P., Andrew S., Zhuoqi T., N.W., and Michelle Z. earned ratings of Superior
Adam Z. earned a rating of Excellent
5-year National Guild of Piano Teachers Honor Roll: Andrew S. and Adam Z.
6-year National Guild of Piano Teachers Honor Roll: Michelle Z.
N.W. earned a rating of Superior
Hope F., Claire L., N.W. and Michelle Z. earned ratings of Superior
Hope F., Andrew S. and Zhuoqi T. participated
David A., Hope F., Claire L., David L., Elaine L., Emma M., Andrew S., Zhuoqi T., N.W., Eric Z., Adam Z. and Michelle Z. and earned Superior
Zhuoqi T. scored a perfect 100 on the CPTF theory test
Atar S., Andrew S., Zhuoqi T., N.W., Wesley W. and Rene Z. earned ratings of Superior
A.C., Elaine L., N.W. earned ratings of Superior
Brock F. earned a rating of Superior
Brock F., Nathaniel F., David L., Benjamin L., Richard L., Anna V., Mary Catherine V., Payton W., N.W., Eric Z., Adam Z. and Michelle Z. earned ratings of Superior
Hope F., David L., Richard L., Atar S., Andrew S., Zhuoqi T., Adam Z., Michelle Z. and Rene Z. earned Superior
Atar S. scored a perfect 100 on the CPTF theory test
Michelle A., Hope F., Andrew S. and N.W. earned ratings of Superior
Brock F. and Anna L. earned ratings of Superior
Elise F., Brock F., Anna L., N.W. and Eric Z. earned ratings of Superior
Michelle A., Atar S., Andrew S., E.Y. and Rene Z. earned Superior
Atar S. and E.Y. scored a perfect 100 on the CPTF theory test
Grace G., Becky L. and Bryant M. earned ratings of Superior
Bryant M. earned a rating of Superior
T.A., Jasmine G., Bryant M. and Morgan W. earned ratings of Superior
T.A., Chad A., Elise F., John Paul V. and Eric Z. earned ratings of Superior
