CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

Certificate of Merit Overview

Certificate of Merit is a standardized music curriculum that covers foundational skills including technique, ear training, sight reading, theory, and prepared repertoire.  

Evaluations are held annually in a virtual format (check your MTAC Teacher Portal for assigned evaluation timeline in mid-February and March).  Videos may be pre-recorded anytime before the video submission deadline.  

Students who successfully pass every portion of the exam will receive an official MTAC CM Certificate.  Students who meet the State Honors award requirements will receive a special seal on their certificate.  Senior medallions are awarded to eligible high school seniors.  Students demonstrating exceptional skill during their Evaluation may be invited to perform live at annual MTAC State Convention Recitals.

Guidelines are included in the CM syllabi for piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, harp, flute, oboe and most wind instruments.

The most recent Syllabi must be used:

  • 2012 — Piano and String

  • 2012 — Winds, Voice, and Harp

CM Registration: Teachers must register their students at mtac.org. The registration window is September 1-30.

Convention Recitals:

  • Registration deadline: April 15th

  • $50 Convention Application Fee per student is due April 15.

  • New Materials Recitals, Festival Recitals, Ensemble Recitals, and Theme Recitals.

 
 

Enrollment

  • Students must be age 5 or older by October 31 and added to their teacher’s MTAC Online Roster to participate.

  • The Database will be open for registration on October 1.

  • STUDENT REGISTRATION IS DUE ONLINE BY SEPTEMBER 30.  Registration closes at midnight on October 31.

  • Database opens for repertoire entry October 1 and closes January 15.

  • Application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

  • MTAC teachers who have paid their membership dues by July 31 may participate in Certificate of Merit.

  • For new applicants and former members wishing to reinstate, all required membership and reinstatement applications and documents, along with correct payment, must be submitted to the MTAC State Office by July 31st, in order to participate in Certificate of Merit.