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September 19, 2020
We've had a Great Start for Fall!
The students at Wenjen Piano have been hard at work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic 🤩. Every student worked hard to achieve their goals, whether it was testing for Royal Conservatory exams, Certificate of Merit exams, or participation in piano competitions.

Congratulations to all of my students and their parents, for keeping it going, when the going got tough! 👊

Results from spring and summer:
FESTIVAL & AUDITIONS HONORS 2020
ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 2020
Dan Crouthamel Level 7 RCM Theory 99% - High Honours with Distinction
Dan Crouthamel Level 7 RCM Certificate Program Practical Exam - First Class Honours
Stephanie Wong Level 7 RCM Certificate Program Practical Exam - First Class Honours
Mia Jenkins Level 4 RCM Certificate Program Practical Exam - Awaiting Results
Isla Caldwell Level 3 RCM Certificate Program Practical Exam - High Honours
Mindi Zhang Level 2 RCM Certificate Program Practical Exam - High Honours with DIstinction
Lilly Jones Level 2 RCM Certificate Program Practical Exam - High Honours
Dylan Zhang Prep A RCM Certificate Program Practical Exam - High Honours
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT STATE HONORS 2020
Austin Lee Advanced Level CM State Honors 2020
Jynel Zeitz Advanced Level State Honors 2020
Alexis Lee level 6 State Honors 2020
Isabel Lee Level 6 CM Branch Honors 5 2020
Kellen Lee Level 5 CM State Honors 2020
Georgia Topper Level 5 State Honors 2020
Isla Caldwell Level 3 CM State Honors 2020
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT BRANCH HONORS 2020
Jynel Zeitz Advanced Level Branch Honors 5 2020
Kellen Lee Level 5 CM Branch Honors 5+ 2020
Isabel Lee Level 6 CM Branch Honors 5 2020
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT-THEORY 90% AND ABOVE
Jynel Zeitz Advanced Level 96% 2020
Austin Lee Advanced Level 95% 2020
Isabel Lee Level 6 Level 6 96%
Kellen Lee level 5 99% 2020
Emily Caldwell Level 3 100% 2020
Georgia Topper Level 5 98%
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT 2020
Alana Ikemoto - Advanced Level 2020
Austin Lee - Advanced Level 2020
Jynel Zeitz - Advanced Level 2020
Isabel Lee - level 6 2020
Alexis Lee level 6 2020
Kellen Lee - Level 5 2020
Georgia Topper - Level 5 2020
Emily Caldwell - level 3 2020
SYMF Southwestern Youth Music Festival
Mikaela D'Adamo

Bay Area Piano Competition
Mikaela D'Adamo
Dylan Zhang
Mindi Zhang

Awards website link

RCM Practical Exams 
All Practical exams will take place online and your students can register for an exam now or when it is most convenient for them. Registering for a remote exam follows the same process as registering for an in-person exam. Registration will continue to be first come, first served. As changes cannot be made to selected Remote Exam date and times, we encourage parents and students to discuss their exam plans with you in advance.
Theory Exams: Level 5–8 
Online theory exams for this session will be available through the Theory Study Guides for Levels 5 through 8. The accompanying online materials offered with the exam will assist your students in reviewing the concepts and content they have been learning with you. If they intend to complete their Theory Levels 5 through 8, they can purchase the Study Guide for the required level and begin now. For more information on the Theory Study Guides, please click on the links below.
Next workshop: Halloween Workshop Oct. 24, 2020 (Perform in Costume!) 👻
Upcoming Events
CAPMT Piano Auditions and Ensemble Auditions
Videos and application due 11/1/20
Info here.
Wenjen Piano Achievement Awards
June 2020
Congratulations!
Mikaela D.
Georgia T.
Dylan and Mindi Z.
Lilly J.
Alexis and Austin L.
Stephanie W.
Students who have not yet picked up their awards can text me to arrange a distance pickup, and please send photos with your awards!
Keep the Music Flowing!
Alana Ikemoto, recipient of the Rose Wenjen Excellence Award 2020. Thanks to the generous donation from pianist and friend, Nancy Arnold.
Updates from Ms. Noreen
Today marks our 5th virtual workshop/recital event since March! It is also Grandma Rose's birthday! I know that she will enjoy today's music from above! She was so proud of every student!

Thanks to everyone for your kind words of support as we just reached the year anniversary of her passing.

I was honored to have received my MTNA Fellow Award last month, and also started in my new role as MTNS SW Division Director-Elect for our national teachers' organization. RCM also gave m a special Intermediate Specialist designation due to the students' high scores!

I hope that everyone is enjoying the ear training videos on my Youtube channel! I just passed 200 subscribers!

I am looking forward to a wonderful fall full of music!

Warmly,
Ms. Noreen
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