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The Zion Conservatory of Music:
Special Programs
Honor Roll Program:
Students are encouraged to record their practice time on a ZCM monthly calendar can be download below. This is to be signed by a parent and turned in to the instructor at the end of each month. If the practice goal for their level has been met for the month, the student will be named to the Honor Roll or Superior Honor Roll for that month. Names of honor roll students will appear in the local newspaper, recital programs, and on the Conservatory bulletin board. Students with six monthly Honor Roll awards for the entire year will be recognized at the Commencement and Awards Ceremony in June.
Download 2010-11 ZCM Practice Calendars for piano and strings
Download 2010-11 ZCM Practice Calendars for voice and wind instruments
Recitals:
Monthly recitals provide students with the opportunity to perform for peers, faculty, family and friends. Recitals are usually held on
the third Monday of each month, October through May, at 7:00 and 8:00 pm. Younger students are usually scheduled for the early recital and more advanced students perform on the second program. See the calendar page for exact dates. Students are assigned by their instructor to perform when they are sufficiently prepared.
Recital etiquette is important to ensure a good experience for both performer and listener. Students and parents are encouraged to be prompt, stay for the entire recital and to remain quiet and attentive when others are performing. The dress for recital performers is as follows: Boys - dress slacks and shoes with dress shirt or sweater. Girls - dresses or skirts which are knee length or longer or dress slacks and shoes with blouse or sweater. Please, no exposed midriffs for girls or immodest necklines.
Exams:
Graded performance exams and non-graded performances are held each year in January and May as part of both the Music Certificate Program and the Music Builders Program. Note: All Conservatory students in either of these programs are required to participate in some form of performance or evaluation at least once per year of study, when considered appropriate by the student’s instructor. Depending on the program in which the student is enrolled, the exam will either be a graded performance, or a non-graded performance for the faculty which will consist of written comments of a very general nature. The objective is to give students the opportunity to play for someone other than their regular instructor to build confidence and receive feedback on what they have prepared. Students are then given the opportunity to review their exam sheets and written comments.
TrebleMakers at ZCM:
TrebleMakers is the Conservatory's music club for children in grades 1 through 5. There are snacks, musical games and activities, a guest performer and an opportunity for members to play his or her instrument or sing. Meeting monthly, TrebleMakers is free for Zion Conservatory of Music students. There is a small dues of $12 per year (prorated if you join later in the year) for non-ZCM students. See the calendar for meeting dates and times.
Commencement and Awards Ceremony:
The Commencement and Awards Ceremony is held in early June for Conservatory graduates, Music Certificate and Music Builder students, Honor Roll recipients as well as other award recipients. Awards and certificates are presented in recognition of student accomplishments. Typically, graduating students are featured in performance followed by the awards presentations. The evening ends with an ice cream sundae reception sponsored by ZCM and the ZCM faculty. All students are strongly encouraged to attend this festive occasion.
Other Performance Opportunities:
During the school year and over the summer break, there may be other opportunities for students to perform. In the past, ZCM students have performed at local nursing homes, women's clubs, farmers markets and other community events. Often, a donation is made to the Conservatory Scholarship fund in appreciation for these performances. We may call upon your student to occasionally perform at these events.
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Zion Conservatory of Music
A Fine Arts Ministry of Christ Community Church
