MacPhail Awards Program, Fall 2010
CRESCENDO PROGRAM
MacPhail’s Crescendo Program is available for piano, violin, viola and cello
CRESCENDO (Italian for Growing) is an adjudicated system of encouraging and promoting the GROWTH of our students in all levels of classical music: from the earliest beginner to the gifted prodigy. Each semester, participating students have an opportunity to be adjudicated in a non-competitive program focusing on musicality and technique.
Goal of Crescendo
To develop and support a well rounded musician
Benefits of Crescendo:
• Guides students through graded levels of literature
• Encourages development of music skills
• Motivates students through certificates, ribbons andtrophies
• Provides an opportunity outside of the private studio for professional feedback
• Develops performance skills
• Provides active and engaging social learning opportunities
How to Register:
New to Crescendo? Discuss the program with your teacher and register at Student Services. Continuing Students: simply register at Student Services when you pay your tuition.
Cost:
Crescendo for Piano:
Preparatory through Level 3: $60 per year
Level 4 through Level 9: $80 per year
Artist Award: $100 per year
Crescendo for Strings: (includes accompanist fee)
Preparatory through Level 4: $70 per year
Level 5 through Level 9: $90 per year
Artist Award: $125 per year
Crescendo for Percussion:
Preparatory through Level 3: $60 per year
Level 4 through Level 9: $80 per year
Artist Award: $100 per year
MacPhail is pleased to offer a new scholarship to be awarded to one Certificate Program student. A Certificate Program scholarship of $2,000 ($1,000 per year for two years) will be awarded to one new student.
MacPhail's CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FOR PERFORMANCE ACHIEVEMENT
MacPhail Certificate Program for Performance Achievement: a two-year, part-time individualized program for students ages 14 through adult that aims to deepen students’ music education. Students receive counseling in establishing goals and choosing classes and ensembles and are awarded a certificate and portfolio documenting their accomplishments upon program completion. With the exception of the audition fee of $50 due with the application, there are no additional fees beyond regular tuition.
Criteria for Acceptance
Acceptance into the program depends upon completion of an application form, teacher recommendation and a successful audition.
How to Register
Contact MAP coordinator Craig Anderson at 612.767.5316 or anderson.craig@macphail.org for an application and audition requirements. Auditions will be held in August. Students register for individual lessons, classes and ensembles separately.
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