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Program
The Honors Program of Community Music School is for advanced instrumental and
vocal students who show special interest and skills in music performance. The
goal of the Honors Program is to develop students’ musical understanding
and skills to a high level and provide opportunities to apply that knowledge in
performances. The Honors program is designed to help prepare students for
admission to a conservatory or university as a music major or minor.
Acceptance into the Honors Program is based on auditions that are held in May
for the academic year that begins in September and ends in August. A written
recommendation by a school or private music teacher is also required for
acceptance into the program. Students that have been accepted into the Honors
Program must re-audition each May to remain in the Honors Program.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
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For instrumentalists, two contrasting solo selections, each at least three
minutes in length, drawn from the standard repertoire for the student’s
instrument. Both selections must be memorized.
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For instrumentalists, all major and minor scales in as many octaves as are
possible on your instrument. (Melodic minor only for string players.) All
scales must be memorized.
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For instrumentalists, one standard etude or orchestral excerpt.
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Vocalists will be asked to perform several vocal exercises that demonstrate
skill, ability, intonation, and vocal range.
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For vocalists, one selection from the standard Italian Art Song repertoire and
another selection in a contrasting style in any language. Both selections must
be memorized.
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All students applying for the CMS Honors Program must either have taken
or passed the placement exams for CMS Theory Levels 2 at the time of
the audition.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
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| Enrollment in a weekly 60-minute private lesson (or two
weekly 30-minute lessons) at CMS for the entire academic year (including the
summer session). HP students will pay only for a 45-minute lesson. The
additional 15 minutes is covered by merit scholarship funding. |
| Participation in a weekly 45-minute instrumental or vocal
repertoire class. This class may double as the small ensemble requirement
during certain quarters. |
| Performance in a minimum of two student recitals per
academic year.Participation in one nine-week session of a chamber ensemble per
academic year. |
| For students of orchestral instruments, participation in the
Greater Philadelphia Honors Orchestra Festival held annually in March. |
| Completion of one level of a nine-week music theory class
per year. An exam will be given at the end of each class. Honors students must
pass this exam or retake the class (with no scholarship) until the exam is
passed. |
| Performance at CMS Student Honors Recital held annually in
June. |
| Participation in a minimum of one other special event
(i.e., guest master class, off-site performances, Performathon or other fundraising performance) |
| Attendance at a minimum of two professional-level concerts
which include or feature the student’s instrument or voice area. Ticket
stubs, programs and/or signatures will be required to receive full credit for
attendance. |
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In return, CMS requires a minimum of 8 hours of volunteer work at CMS by either the student or parent. This may include office or event support. A list of volunteer options will be sent to all students accepted in the HP.
All HP students will be required to record requirements on a
checklist (sent upon acceptance). HP students failing to meet all requirements
may be required to reimburse CMS for a portion of scholarship monies received.
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