In 1985 an awards system began for the purpose of encouraging students to become totally involved in music in all areas of their lives and to encourage students to strive to set practice, theory, and performance goals each year. In addition to this purpose, I believe that music is a life-long educational activity; therefore, beginning in the Fall of 2002 students will earn music awards for each academic year (fall and spring terms) enrolled. The awards are presented each year at our Spring Recital.

Kindermusik students will receive the following awards:
First year: Certificate identifying appropriate class
Second year: Certificate identifying appropriate class with gold seal
Third year: Certificate identifying appropriate class with gold seal and ribbons
Fourth year: All of the above & Rosette Award
Fifth year: Appropriate certificate and Small Trophy

Instrument students will receive the following awards:
First year: Certificate
Second year: Musical Pin
Third year: Medal
Fourth year: Small Trophy
Fifth year: Large Trophy
Sixth year: Plaque
Seventh year: Bronze
Eighth year: Outstanding Musician
Ninth year: Music Scholarship*
Tenth year: Silver
Eleventh year: Gold
Twelfth year: Platinum I
Thirteenth year: Platinum II
Fourteenth year: Senior