Music For Everyone

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Northern Lights "Music For Everyone": CNCM’s latest piano programs are innovative and inspiring assessments for students of all ages and abilities. Northern Lights "Music For Everyone" programs provide attainable goals in a manageable and enjoyable format for busy students from beginners to adults!
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Titles of "Music for Everyone" levels are dedicated to Canadian composers. ​ Anderson to Duke levels are Pre-Introductory, so even beginning students are able to participate!

​Each level offers two streams:
Northern Lights Star Performance
Students develop performance skills in a relaxed recital format with family and friends present. They will be tested on:
  1. Performance of four contrasting works of the student's own choice (one by a Canadian composer). Selections must include one work from either Northern Lights or Making Tracks (see syllabus for level)
  2. Preparation of a poster or written program
  3. Oral presentation (introducing each work and providing commentary)
  4. Performance etiquette
  5. Repertoire selection
Northern Lights Popular Program
Students develop performance and improvisational skills and will be tested on:
  1. One 'own' choice of a Canadian work or original composition
  2. One choice of repertoire played with electronic accompaniment
  3. Prepare a work based on a lead line (harmonization skills)
  4. Prepare a work requiring improvisation
  5. Prepare a work and transpose it as designated in each level
A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of each examination.
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Students may also complete both streams of the "Music for Everyone" program and the Musicianship examination for a full grade certificate. All examinations may be done separately or together.

Many options are available – some students may choose to do the Star Performance of the "Music for Everyone" one year, the Popular stream another year, or a full Performance examination with Musicianship another year.
 
All Piano Performance, Workshop and Northern Lights Star Performance Examinations must include one work from either the Northern Lights or Making Tracks Series.

Resources:

  1. Download a copy of the 2012 CNCM Piano Syllabus or
  2. Contact the Office of the Registrar to purchase a hard copy.
  3. Check out sample examination resources.