RMTA Winter Festival 2026

The following students participated in the Richardson Music Teachers Association Winter Festival. Festivals are wonderful opportunities to recognize and acknowledge the progress students have made in learning to play music beautifully.

These students received a rating of Superior with Honor (1+): 

• Avik D. 
• Billy P. 
• Elizabeth C-R. She also received a blue ribbon.
• Lucas C. He also received a blue ribbon.
• Phu P. He also received his 90-point trophy.
• Rigby M. 
• Sheamus A. He also received his 30-point trophy.
• Vivek D.
• William P.
  

These students were rated Superior (1):  

• Charlotte T.  
• Daniel C-R.
• Katie Lynn E.
• Michael P. 

Hats off to these fine musicians!

RMTA Fall Festival 2025

The following students participated in the Richardson Music Teachers Association Fall Festival.  This year the repertoire was chosen from the Classical Era (1750-1827) of music.

The following students received a rating of Superior with Honor: 

• Avik D. 
• Billy P. He also received his 15-point trophy.
  
• Charlotte T.  She also received her 60-point trophy.
• Daniel C-R.
• Katie Lynn E.
• Michael P. He also received a I+ ribbon.
• Phu P.
  
• Rajveer R. He also received his 90-point trophy.
• Rigby M. He also received his 15-point trophy.
• Sheamus A.
• Vivek D.

The following student received a rating of Superior: 

• William P.

Hats off to these fine musicians!

Allen Long

RMTA Fall Festival 2024

The Richardson Music Teachers Association hosted their annual Fall Festival on Saturday, November 16, 2024. This year the repertoire focused on music written in the Baroque era of music history (1600-1750). 

The following students earned a Superior with Honor rating, with some of them earning trophies:

Avik D

Billy P (Festival Award Ribbon)

Binson P

Charlotte T

Fletcher K

Katie Lynn E (60-point trophy)

Phu P

Rajveer R

Sheamus A (15-point trophy)

Vishwa S (45-point trophy)

Vivek D (15-point trophy)

William P (Festival Award Ribbon)

Students receiving a Superior rating:

Chloe E

Daniel C

Honors well-deserved!

Royal Conservatory of Music State Awards

Congratulations to the following students who are recipients of the 2023-2024 Royal Conservatory of Music State Awards

Avik D. - Level 2

Charlotte T. - Level 3

The awards are given to students in each state who are enrolled in Preparatory A or Preparatory B, and in Levels 1 through 10. They have achieved the highest marks for their respective Practical examination in the previous academic year.

Bravo!

RMTA Spring Festival and RMTA Jazz Competition 2024

 The Spring Festival and Jazz Competition were held on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

The evaluation consists of three possible ranks. Points are awarded for each rank. With each increment of 15 points, students are eligible to receive a trophy.

I+ = Superior with Honor

I   = Superior

II  = Excellent

Spring Festival - 12 students participated in the Spring Festival

10 students received ratings of Superior with Honor

Binson P.

Charlotte T.

Fletcher K. (and a 90-point trophy)
Matthew L. (and a 60-point trophy)

Phu P.

Rajveer R. (and a 75-point trophy)

Sheamus A. (and a purple ribbon)

Vishwa S.

Vivek D. (and a purple ribbon)

William P. (and a purple ribbon)

2 students received ratings of Superior

Billy P.

David L.

Jazz Competition 9th-10th Grade Division - 1 student competitor

Aidan N., received a rating of I+, a 105-point trophy, and was the 3rd place winner in his division.  

Congratulations!

Royal Conservatory of Music - Great Job!

Congratulations are in order!

Katherine C. completed her Royal Conservatory of Music Certificate Program Practical Assessment (Level 5) with First Class Honors!

The practical assessment covers: 

• performing, 
• sight-reading, 
• ear test, and 
• technical requirements

Hats off for this outstanding achievement!

Royal Conservatory of Music - Congratulations!

Charlotte T. recently completed the Royal Conservatory of Music Practical Assessment (Level 3) and received a rating of First Class Honours with Distinction.  

The practical assessment covers: 

• performing, 
• sight-reading, 
• ear test, and 
• technical requirements

Great job, Charlotte!