Livingston Youths To Be Honored at Carnegie Hall

LIVINGSTON YOUTHS TO BE HONORED AT CARNEGIE HALL

Students Among Top Scorers in Music Development Program
Encouraging Musical Excellence Across The United States

(February 7, 2013)  — The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program congratulates Livingston residents Chloe Chung, 8, and Collin Wen, 11, who will be awarded 2012 Certificates of Excellence for scoring the top marks on their Grade 1 and Grade 6 Piano assessments, respectively, in the academic year ending in August 2012. Their teacher is Lana Chakoff. All of the winners will perform at a public recital and award ceremony at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, February 9 at 2:00pm in Zankel Hall.

“A Certificate of Excellence is an exceptional distinction – the result of a student’s hard work, dedication, and talent – and a testament to the skill and creativity of the recipient,” says Angela Elster, Vice President, Academic, The Royal Conservatory. “Certificate winners represent a national standard of music achievement upheld by support from teachers and parents of music students across America.”

In addition to recognizing the top scorers in the Music Development Program, Certificates of Excellence honor music teachers across the United States and the time and effort put forth into training the next generation of great artists. This year’s winners include 11 students from Connecticut, ranging in age from six to 15 years old; 14 students from New Jersey, aged eight to 12; and 24 students from New York, ages seven to 17.

Certificates of Excellence are awarded each academic year (September 1 to August 31) to Music Development Program students in Preparatory A and B and Levels 1 to 10 who achieve the highest standard of excellence in their respective state. Eligible candidates must score at least 80% on their examination and must have completed the co-requisite theory requirements for their respective level and discipline.

The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program provides a recognized national standard of success in music study from beginner to advanced levels. It inspires excellence through individual student assessments that are central to The Program while also supporting teachers with high-quality and innovative resources. The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program allows students to measure and celebrate accomplishment and track their progress across the country. All students and teachers across the United States are invited to participate. To learn more, please visit www.MusicDevelopmentProgram.org.

MEDIA CONTACTS
Jeff Embleton
Manager, Publicity 
866-716-2223 x461
jeff.embleton@musicdevelopmentprogram.org

Daniel Davidzon
Communications Associate - Publicity
866-716-2223 x318
daniel.davidzon@musicdevelopmentprogram.org