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!

Royal Conservatory of Music - Bravo!

Having completed the Royal Conservatory of Music Practical Assessment (Level 3), Nick S. received a First Class Honours with Disitinction rating.  

The practical assessment covers: 

• 

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

Congratulations are in order!

RMTA Spring Festival and RMTA Jazz Competition 2023

The Spring Festival and Jazz Competition were held on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

All five students who entered this year received ratings of Superior with Honor. Well done!

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

All four students received Superior with Honor (I+)

Charlotte T. (also received her 15-point trophy)

Ivy K. (also received her 30-point trophy)

Katie Lynn E. (also received her 45-point trophy)

Lauren C. (one point away from earning her 130-point trophy)

Jazz Competition

One entry who received Superior with Honor (I+)

Fletcher K. (Received his 75-point trophy and a 3rd Place trophy for the Grade 10 Division)

Congratulations to all !! 

Junior Pianists Guild Concerto Audition 2023

Congratulations, to Morgan T.  She received a gold trophy and was selected as the only performer chosen to perform in the Awards Recital!  To watch and listen to her playing click on this link: https://www.facebook.com/JuniorPianistsGuild

RMTA Sonatina Festival 2023

The Sonatina/Sonata Festival was held on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

All five students who entered this year received ratings of Superior with Honor or Superior. Well done!

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

Students Receiving Superior with Honor (I+)

Aidan N. (also received his 90-point trophy)

Charlotte T. 

Nanditha S. (also received her 60-point trophy)

Students Receiving Superior (I)

Binson P.

Katherine C. (also received her 120-point trophy)

Congratulations to these students for their dedication, self-discipline, and wonderful musical performance!

RMTA Fall Festival 2022

The Richardson Music Teachers Association held their annual Fall Festival on November 5, 2022.  This year, music from the Romantic Era of music history was the focus. 

The Allen Long Piano Studio entered 16 students. 15 students earned ratings of Superior with Honor (I+) and one student received a rating of Superior (I). RMTA keeps track of student's ratings and awards trophies at 15-point intervals.

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

The following students received the Superior with Honor Rating:

Abhinav S.

Aidan N.

Binson P.

Chloe E. (also received the 15-point trophy)

Fletcher K.

Katherine C.

Katie Lynn E.

Kody S.

Lauren C. (also received the 120-point trophy)

Matthew C.

Matthew L.

Morgan T.

Rajveer R.

Vishalya S.

Vishwa S.

Receiving a rating of Superior:

Ivy K.

These students put in a lot of practice to achieve these high ratings of recognition! Congratulations to each of them and their supportive families.

Royal Conservatory Exam

On July 8, Lauren C. took her Royal Conservatory Music Certificate Program Level 7 Assessment. 

She received a First Class Honors with Distinction rating.

Bravo!

Royal Conservatory Practical Exam

Bravo and Congratulations to Katherine C. Katherine completed the Royal Conservatory Practical Exam with a score of 90.  A score of 90 = First Class Honours with Distinction.

Well done, Katherine!

RMTA Sonatina/Sonata Festival 2022

The Sonatina/Sonata Festival was held on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

All the students who entered this year received ratings of Superior with Honor or Superior. Well done!

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

Students Receiving Superior with Honor (I+)

Aidan N

Fletcher K

Katherine C

Matthew L

Students Receiving Superior (I)

Ivy K

Pablo R (also received a 60-point trophy)

Royal Conservatory Practical Assessment

Congratulations to Avik D.!

Avik took the Royal Conservatory Level 1 Practical Assessment, two weeks ago.  He received the rating: First Class Honors with Distinction. This rating is given only to students scoring 90-100 marks.

Bravo, Avik!

RMTA Winter Festival 2022

Congratulations and Commendations! The Winter Festival was held on Saturday, January 22.

All the students who entered this year received ratings of Superior with Honor or Superior. Well done!

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

Students Receiving Superior with Honor (I+)

Abhinav S.
Aidan N.
Binson P. (also received the 75 point trophy)
Chloe E.
Ivy K.
Katherine C. (also received the 105 point trophy)
Maheera D. (also received the 45 point trophy)
Matea D.
Phashanti T.
Rajveer R.

Students Receiving Superior (I)

Ellen D.
Katie Lynn E.
Shikhar R.
Vishwa S.

RMTA Jazz Competition 2021

Congratulations to Binson P., who won 1st place in the 7th grade division of the 2021 Richardson Music Teachers Association Jazz Competition. He performed Glenda Austin's Jazz Suite No. 2, first movement. Bravo, Mr. Binson!

2021 RMTA Sonatina/Sonata Festival

Each Spring the Richardson Music Teachers Association hosts the Sonatina/Sonata Festival. This year’s festival was held in February 2021.

Sonatas are musical pieces using a standard pattern for organizing musical melodies and harmonies. Sonatinas are “little” sonatas. Students must prepare and memorize their piece for the festival and receive a judge’s evaluation and a certificate for their performance.

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

Congratulations to the following students!

Students receiving the rating Superior with Honor:

Aidan N.

Binson P.

Kailee S. - and her 45 point trophy

Katherine C. - and her 90 point trophy

Lauren C. - and her 105 point trophy

Rajveer R. - and his 45 point trophy

Ryan D. - and his 90 point trophy

Shikhar R. - and his 75 point trophy

Vishalya S. - and her 45 point trophy

Students receiving the rating Superior:

Alex B.

Kody S.

Sydney H.

2021 RMTA Spring Recital Festival

The RMTA Spring Recital Festival is the opportunity for student's to showcase and perform one of the following types of music repertoire:

• jazz-boogie-rock-swing-rag
• 
  pop
• movie
• Broadway
• videogame
• New Age
• Latin rhythms
• patriotic songs
• folk songs
• non-classical repertoire 
• lead sheet accompaniment

Congratulations to all participants and their excellent performances!

I+ = Superior with Honor
I = Superior

Some students received trophies for having reached a number of points accrued with past participations in RMTA festivals over the years. Those without trophies at this time are currently accumulating points toward trophies. Ribbons are given for those participating in a festival for the first time and earning a I or I+ rating.

Superior with Honor

Abhinav S. - plus a ribbon
Aidan N. - plus 60 point trophy

Alex B. - plus 75 point trophy

Anya D. - plus 15 point trophy

Avik D.

Binson P. - plus 60 point trophy

Chloe E. - plus a ribbon

Fletcher K. - plus 45 point trophy

Joshua S.

Kailee S. - plus 45 point trophy

Katherine C.

Katie Lynn E.

Lauren C.

Maheera D.

Matthew L.

Nanditha S. - plus 45 point trophy

Nicolas L. - plus a ribbon

Phu P. - plus 30 point trophy

Rachel P.

Rajveer R.

Shikhar R.

Sydney H. - plus 60 point trophy

Vishalya S.

Vishwa S. - plus a ribbon

Superior

Kody S.

Matea D.