The purpose of the Whitlock Theory Test is to evaluate a Student Affiliate member's musical knowledge of and the ability to apply theory, aural, and musicianship concepts across a broad musical spectrum.
The Whitlock Theory Tests are named in honor of Dr. E. Clyde Whitlock, who is remembered for being a charter member of TMTA (Texas Music Teachers Association), a distinguished music educator, and an adjudicator.
The following students tested Saturday, February 4 and earned the following medals:
Receiving Gold
- Thomas L. - Level 6 Test
- Santiago R. - Level 9 Test
Receiving Silver
- Vishalya S. - Level 4 Test
- Carolina M. - Level 5 Test
- Lily V. - Level 5 Test
- Caleb S. - Level 12 Test
Receiving Bronze
- Kylie H. - Level 3 Test
- Daniel R. - Level 4 Test
- Pablo R. - Level 5 Test
- Yang V. - Level 7 Test
Congratulations to these students!
This year's Festival was held on Saturday, February 25th.
The purpose of this annual RMTA (Richardson Music Teachers Association) festival is to:
- introduce the Sonata form to piano students;
- prepare them for performance experience;
- obtain evaluation by outside listeners; and
- acknowledge and encourage those students who strive for excellence.
Students receiving the rating Superior with Honor:
- Alex B.
- Lauren C.
- Lily K.
- Thomas L.
- Amber M.
- Katie N.
- Faith T.
- Brianna V.
- Yang V.
Students receiving the rating Superior:
Additionally, the following received their 15 point trophy. Points are based on the ratings a student receives at each RMTA festival in which they have participated.
- Alex B.
- Thomas L.
- Faith T.
- Brianna V.
- Yang V.
Congratulations to these musicians for their superior performances!
In the belief that students of piano and their teachers benefit from a non-competitive type of audition in the mid-winter season and with the desire to offer such an audition as a community service, the Junior Pianists Guild of Dallas held its 49th annual William L. Gillock Solo Auditions on February 10, 11, and 12, 2017.
The following students played three pieces by memory and were awarded gold pins.
Students receiving the rating Superior with Highest Honor:
- Lauren C.
- Amber M.
Students receiving the rating Superior with Honor:
- Thomas L.
- Faith T.
- Santiago R.
- Brianna V.
- Yang V.
- Samuel X.
Students receiving the rating Superior:
Congratulations to these musicians for their superior performances!
