BCRMTA Richmond Branch Trophy Information

Richmond RMT Trophies are awarded in the disciplines of piano, string, woodwinds and voice for the highest mark in each grade of the Royal Conservatory of Music exams.

Application form for entries submissions are accepted based on the following criteria:
* Student receive a minimum mark of 80 on the exam and has been studying with the teacher for at least a year.
* Teacher must be a member of the Richmond branch for at least a year.
* A clear copy of student’s examination result must accompany the application. Late entries not accepted.
* Application is complete and legible

Discontinued communcation protocols:
Internet print outs, e-mail correspondence, telephone messages, faxes

Winifred Proud Scholarship
The Winifred Proud Piano Scholarships application form is due February 3rd, 2012. A scholarship of $50 will be awarded to each of the following: Grade 9 and 10 Piano student achieving the highest mark in the RCM in 2010. Theory requirements must be fulfilled for both grades. The deadline for the marks for piano & the required theory co-requisites must be received by February 3rd, 2012. To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must have a mark of 80 or above from the RCM. The student receiving the award must be studying with the teacher of the Richmond Branch of BCRMTA.

Please mail all documents to the above address and marked attention to Ms. Katharine Li  (Re: Winifred Proud Scholarship). The recipients of the Grade 9 & 10 award are required to perform in the Advanced Students Recital on Sunday, April 15, 2012, 1:30 PM at Richmond Presbyterian Church.

Richmond Branch Scholarships for 2010 - 2011
Richmond Branch Scholarships are awarded biennially. Eligible students must have studied with a Richmond Branch teacher and obtained the highest mark in the discipline of piano, strings, woodwinds or voice. Presentation of scholarships are scheduled for the scholarships recital on April 15th, 2012 at Richmond Presbyterian Church, 7111 No. 2 Road, Richmond, British Columbia. Please refer to Richmond Branch Scholarship rules and regulations and application form for detailed information. Results from the following exam boards are accepted by the deadline of February 3rd, 2012:

* Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM), for piano, violin, voice, woodwinds
* British exam boards (i.e. London College, Trinity, Associated Board), for piano only
* Kelly Kirby Music Society, for Piano only
* Rock School, for Piano only

Scholarship categories:
* Junior Grades 1-4 Junior Grades 1-3
* Intermediate Grades 5-8 Intermediate Grades 4-6
* Senior Grades 9-10 Senior Grades 7-8
* ARCT Performers (theory required) Diploma ALCM
* ARCT Teachers (theory required) LLCM
* Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM), for piano, violin, voice, woodwinds
* British exam boards (i.e. London College, Trinity, Associated Board), for Piano only
* Kelly Kirby Music Society, for Piano only
* Rock School, for Piano only

2010 scholarship winners
RCM, Piano
Junior, grade 1 to 4, 3-way tie      Sam Wong(Grade 1)
                                     Annie Wei(Grade 1)
                                     Elaine Qian(Grade 2)
Intermediate, grade 5 to 8, tie      Vanessa Kong(Grade 5)
                                     Angus Chan(Grade 7)
Senior, grade 9 to 10                Davy Lau, Grade 9
ARCT Performer's                     Terri Wu
Violin
Junior, grade 1 to 4                 Angela Chuang, Grade 4
Intermediate, grade 5 to 8, tie      Natalie Lo(Grade 6)
                                     Sharon Li(Grade 8)
Flute
Junior, grade 1 to 4                 Kathy Fan, Grade 4
Intermediate, grade 5 to 8           Rachel Li, Grade 6
Kelly Kirby
Junior, grade 1 to 4                 Emlyn Rocha
Intermediate, grade 5 to 8           Jason Chow
London College of Music
Advanced, grade 7 to 8               Esinam Agbemenu, Grade 8


Richmond Branch Community Service Scholarships
As a part of the Richmond Branch Scholarship Awards, a community service category was added in 2004 to acknowledge those students who give their time and talents to the community. To be eligible, the student must be studying with a member of the Richmond Branch of the BCRMTA. There are numerous ways the student can qualify – playing at seniors’ homes, at church, or anywhere in the community where they volunteer their musical skills. Students may also assist a musical organization such as a music festival or competition, Branch events, or a concert association. A minimum of 35 hours will be required for the Richmond Branch Service Award. The students with the three highest hours of service between January 1st to December 31st, 2011 will each receive $25 and a certificate. Presentation of scholarship is scheduled at the Scholarship Recital on April 15th, 2012, 13:30.

Please refer to Richmond Branch Community Service Scholarship rules and regulations and application form due by February 3th, 2012, for detailed information.

2011 winners - Kenneth Lee, Wen Wang