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Royal Conservatory Assessment


Introduction. The Royal Conservatory is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world. Students at Shepherd Piano Studio are offered the opportunity to participate in the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program. This program not only involves performance, but requires students to develop musicianship and theory skills as well. It is a well-balanced training to cultivate great performers and musicians. At each level, the program sets goals and measures success against students across the United States and Canada based on a national standard. Participation in a Royal Conservatory Program can be a first step on the road to become a professional musician.

Results (May 2014). I am extremely proud to announce that six Shepherd Piano Studio students participated in the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program during the 2013-2014 academic year. Of those six, two were awarded 1st Class Honors with Distinction (the highest score level), two earned 1st Class Honor, and one was Honors.  Well-deserved congratulations to those whose hard work led them to be recognized by the Royal Conservatory!

Shepherd Piano Studio will continue its association with the Royal Conservatory for academic year 2014-2015. Students are highly encouraged to participate in this richly rewarding program.

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