2025 Syllabus - Piano - Popular Music - Non-Competitive
Own Choice
Piano Solo may come from a book or music that was purchased online.
Original music must be provided to the Adjudicator.
Participants may register for the Non-Competitive and Competitive class. In the event the participants register for BOTH classes, they require TWO different songs.
When you are registering, you will be asked the title of your piece. If you have not yet selected a song, simply write N/A. You can add a song title later.
Early Beginner
Popular Music - Non-Competitive: Early Beginner
This class is based on skill level and not age.
As every Method Book is different, please use your own discretion for the category that is best suited for the student.
Suggestion for Early Beginner:
The student has a basic understanding of notes reading on the Music Staff. The student knows Quarter Notes, Half Notes, Dotted-Half Notes and Whole Notes. The student may know Eighth Notes. The student may know sharps and flats, as well as other musical symbols. The student can play within these Time Signatures: 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4. Besides C major, the student may know how to play in another Key Signature.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:2330 - Early Beginner | Fee:$6.00 | Closed |
Beginner
Popular Music - Non-Competitive: Beginner
This class is based on skill level and not age.
As every Method Book is different, please use your own discretion for the category that is best suited for the student.
Suggestion for Beginner:
The student recognizes several notes on the Music Staff. The student may know how to read ledger line notes. The student may know the Triplet rhythm and recognizes several musical symbols. The student may have begun learning the pedal. The student can play within these Time Signatures: 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4. The student may know how to play in 3 or more Key Signatures.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:2331 - Beginner | Fee:$6.00 | Closed |
Late Beginner
This class is based on skill level and not age.
As every Method Book is different, please use your own discretion for the category that is best suited for the student.
Suggestion for Late Beginner:
The student is able to read music across the Music Staff and knows a few to several ledger line notes. The student may know the Dotted-Quarter Note and the Sixteenth Note. The student may be learning or developing their Pedal skills. The students' knowledge of musical symbols continues to grow. The student may know the 6/8 Time Signature. The student can play in several Key Signatures.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:2332 - Late Beginner | Fee:$6.00 | Closed |
Early Elementary Grade 1 & 2 level
This class is based on skill level and not age.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:2333 - Grade 1 & 2 level | Fee:$6.00 | Closed |
Late Elementary Grade 3 & 4 level
This class is based on skill level and not age.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:2334 - Grade 3 & 4 level | Fee:$6.00 | Closed |
Early Intermediate Grade 5 & 6 level
This class is based on skill level and not age.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:2335 - Grade 5 & 6 level | Fee:$6.00 | Closed |
Late Intermediate Grade 7 & 8 level
This class is based on skill level and not age.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:2336 - Grade 7 & 8 level | Fee:$6.00 | Closed |
Advanced Grade 9 & 10 level
This class is based on skill level and not age.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:2337 - Grade 9 & 10 level | Fee:$6.00 | Closed |