Student Day Exams Information

Student Day

Florida State Music Teachers Association provides for non-competitive performance, written theory, and aural theory evaluations through its Student Day Program. The program encompasses Levels Primary through Twelve, without any age restrictions, in all instruments and voice.

The FSMTA Student Activities Handbook (*) gives specific requirements and sample tests.

Students are awarded Certificates of Achievement or Certificates of Progress. A student may enter at the level the teacher feels is appropriate. After completing Level VI, a student may continue enrolling for evaluation in performance, written theory, and aural theory, or they may enroll in any single area for evaluation. A County Honors Recital for outstanding performers concludes the Student Day experience.

Here is the schedule for the Student Day Written and Aural Theory exams on November 12, 2011.

The exams will be held at Broward Community College Central Campus, Building 4.  For directions and a campus map, please click here.

* Note: Building #4 is part of Bailey Hall. The door to the Music Department is just past the box office, under the #4 on the outside of the building. 

Written Exam:

The written exam will be given in Room 144 between 9 AM and 4:30 PM. Students may take the written exam either before or after the aural exam. The aural exams will begin at the scheduled times. Students will not be admitted after the exam has begun.

*Each student should bring 2 sharpened pencils with erasers!

*Please advise your students to allow plenty of time to take the written exam.

The schedule is posted on the Student Day webpage click on the tab to the right

Second Theory Class

Dear Parents and Students,

Our second theory class for the fall will be held on Saturday, October 8. Classes for all are not mandatory, but very helpful in preparing for the FSMTA District VI Student Day Exams.

There is no charge for any of these classes so please, come and take advantage of them.

I have divided the classes by levels. If you do not see your child listed, please let me know. Also, please RSVP.  I do reserve the right to cancel a class for attendance of less than three students.

*Please call me or email me with any questions. Participation in these classes does not commit you to participating in FSMTA Student Day testing. If you are participating, please remember that the fees are due with your October tuition.

Please observe the following procedures for attendance:    

• Please drop your child off and do not plan to stay for the class. Please, no siblings dropped early to wait for their classes.        Please pick your child up promptly at the specified time. I am scheduling 15 minutes between classes to try to avoid a traffic jam.

• ·         Students only need to bring their student day packets (except for the Primary and Level 1 Students)

9:00 – 10:00 am

Level 6:

Cristina Gil, Emily Grosutti, Alessandra Leone, Brendan Aiello

10:15 – 11:00 am

Level 7 and 8:

Jenna Evans, Elise Anello, Alyssa Forman, Alex Griswold, Katie Ferraguti, Valerie Sapienza

 11:15 – 12:00 pm

Level 9:

Robyn Scianimanico, Elisha Trent, Ana Ward, Rebecca Wiegman, Zach Ferraguti, Valerie Sapienza

12:15 – 1:00 pm

Primary-Level 1:

Sarah Claire Salsamendi, Julie Wiegman, Landon Still, Benjamin Griswold, Nicole Wroth, Megan Salsamendi, Jonathan Lane, Josiah Lane, Madeline Miller, Heather Wroth,  David DeSousa and Emily Ellis

1:15-2:00 pm

Level 2:

Troy Boynton, Samantha Gere, Viraj Maddur, Holly Wiegman

2:15-3:00 pm

Level 3:

Daniel Forman, Daniel Boynton, Jake Lane, Amanda Wysocki, Sarah Staab

3:15-4:15 pm

Level 4 and 5:

Michelle Bachert, Audrey Deoliviera, Victoria Shephard, Audrey Coldwell, Andrew Boynton, Jeffrey Drew, Will Griswold

Levels 10-12 will meet a bit closer to Student Day Exams after packets and Aural Theory assignments are completed!

*Please call me or email me with any questions. Participation in these classes does not commit you to participating in FSMTA Student Day testing. If you are participating, please remember that the fees are due with your October tuition.

Theory Classes Begin!!!!

Dear Parents and Students,

 Our first theory class for the fall will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011. 

Classes for all are not mandatory, but very helpful in preparing for the FSMTA District VI Student Day Exams.

There is no charge for any of these classes so please, come and take advantage of them.

I have divided the classes by levels. If you do not see your child listed, please let me know. Also, please RSVP. I do reserve the right to cancel a class for attendance of under three students.

*Please call me or email me with any questions. Participation in these classes does not commit you to participating in FSMTA Student Day testing. If you are participating, please remember that the fees are due with your October tuition.

Please observe the  following procedures for attendance:

*I ask that you drop your child off and do not plan to stay as space and parking is limited. *Please pick your child up promptly at the specified time. I am scheduling 15 minutes between classes to try to avoid a traffic jam.

*Please do not drop other students off early to wait for their classes while a younger sibling is in class. I cannot supervise them, either outside or inside.

*Students only need to bring their Student Day Packets (except for the Primary and Level 1 Students)

9:00 – 10:00 am

Primary-Level 1:

Sarah Claire Salsamendi, Julie Wiegman, Landon Still, Benjamin Griswold, Nicole Wroth, Megan Salsamendi, Jonathan Lane, Josiah Lane, Madeline Miller, Heather Wroth,  David DeSousa and Emily Ellis

10:15 – 11:00 am

Level 2:

Troy Boynton, Samantha Gere, Viraj Maddur, Holly Wiegman

11:15 – 12:00 pm

Level 3:

Daniel Forman, Daniel Boynton, Jake Lane, Amanda Wysocki, Sarah Staab

12:15 – 1:00 pm

Level 4 and 5:

Michelle Bachert, Audrey Deoliviera, Victoria Shephard, Audrey Coldwell, Andrew Boyton, Jeffrey Drew, Will Griswold

1:15-2:00 pm

Level 6:

Cristina Gil, Emily Grossutti, Alessandra Leone, Brendan Aiello

2:15-3:00 pm

Level 7 and 8:

Jenna Evans, Elisa Anello, Alyssa Forman, Alex Griswold, Katie Ferraguti, Valerie Sapienza

3:15-4:15 pm

Level 9:

Robyn Scianimanico, Elisha Trent, Ana Ward, Rebecca Wiegman, Zach Ferraguti, Valerie Sapienza

Levels 10-12 will meet a bit closer to Student Day Exams after packets and Aural Theory assignments are completed:

John Forman, Luke Ferraguti, Kelly Oakes, Mark Newsom

*Please call me or email me with any questions. Participation in these classes does not commit you to participating in FSMTA Student Day testing. If you are participating, please remember that the fees are due with your October tuition.

Reminders for the Month of August

• There will be no summer lessons the week of August 8-14
• There will be summer lessons the following two weeks
•  Lessons for the 2011-2012 School year will commence on Monday, August 29, 2011  

June Announcements:

 Just a reminder:

Lessons will continue weekly through the 10th of June.   

• Congratulations to all students who participated in Guild Auditions over the past two weeks. All students received Superior and Superior plus ratings! I am very proud of each of you. Please remember to practice your repertoire at least 2-3 times per week over the summer, so that you are always polished and ready to perform.

•  A DVD of our Spring Recital will be made available as soon as Mr. Trent has them ready. Please look for the email announcing the details.

• Summer lessons will begin on Tuesday, June 21. Please call to schedule. Lessons will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Students who are in the Conservatory Track of study should consider taking a few lessons through the summer to help you stay focused and committed to your musical goals

•         Please make note that registration for the 2011-2012 school year will be due on July 1, 2011. There are several students on the waiting list hoping for a spot in the studio for next year. If you know you are not returning in the fall, please let me know as soon as possible. Registration will be open for new students on July 2^nd, 2011.