Awards
BCRMTA Richmond Branch Highest-Mark Medal Information
Richmond RMT Medals are awarded in the disciplines of piano, string, woodwinds and voice for the highest mark in each level of the Royal Conservatory of Music exams. Application can only be submitted by the teachers of the BCRMTA richmond branch. Application form (pdf/word document) for entries submissions are accepted based on the following criteria:
Discontinued communication protocols:
Telephone messages, faxes
Exam Session |
Exam Results Deadline |
Medal Presentation |
April, June 2020 |
September 15, 2020 |
November 22, 2020 (CANCELLED) |
August 2020 |
October 15, 2020 |
November 22, 2020 (CANCELLED) |
*Sept 2020 – Jan 2021 |
March 15, 2021 |
April TBA, 2021 |
*Feb – April 2021 |
May 15, 2021 |
June TBA, 2021 |
- *Medals will be awarded for FOUR exam sessions each calendar year. Results will be considered from all exams taken
between the end dates of each session. We will use the current RCM calendar to determine these dates.
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- Medals presented at: First Class Honours Recitals, South Arm United Church, 11051 No 3 Rd, Richmond, British Columbia (map)
BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association, Richmond Branch Medal Awards
January 2020
Piano
Level |
Student |
Prep A |
Ethan Gootman |
1 |
Xander Wong-Ma |
2 |
Vallen He |
3 |
Daniel Said |
4 |
Jiayi Zhang |
5 |
Kylie Chan, Daniel Luo |
6 |
Moira Guanlao, Manish Sadalapure |
8 |
Owen Skippen |
9 |
Samson Tan |
Guitar
Level |
Student |
6 |
Theodore Zaruev |
Woodwinds
Level |
Student |
2 |
Charlie Wu |
4 |
Hannah Xu |
8 |
Alan Chen |
April 2020
Piano
Level |
Student |
Prep A |
Zitong Cao |
1 |
Howen Shi |
2 |
Ethan Ho |
4 |
Kendrick Harold Co |
5 |
Mingyue Kang |
6 |
Hugo Lam |
8 |
An Nau Wu |
9 |
Minrui Zhu |
June 2020
Piano
Level |
Student |
Prep A |
Kaitlin Hui |
Prep B |
Sienna Hirtle |
1 |
Xinyu Song |
2 |
Emma Chow |
3 |
Eywa Wang |
4 |
Joanna Peng |
5 |
Bethanie Choi |
6 |
Naima Yekani
Rosaline Sun |
7 |
Kaelyn Tan |
8 |
Sophia Nicol |
9 |
Maxwell Gao |
10 Split |
Allysen Kwok |
ARCT |
Jiayi Wu |
Guitar
Level |
Student |
4 |
Haoyue Tang |
8 |
Alan He |
August 2020
Piano
Level |
Student |
1 |
Grace Chow |
2 |
Blake Chen |
3 |
Chloe Pang |
4 |
Sienna Sugiarto |
5 |
Alice Huang |
6 |
Vince Gok Yu Chan |
7 |
Vanessa Chiu |
9 |
Teresa Pan |
10 Split |
Allysen Kwok |
10 Complete |
Tony Yihan Shi |
ARCT |
Averyn Ngan |
Guitar
Level |
Student |
6 |
Truman Yuan |
Woodwinds
Level |
Student |
4 |
Charlie Can ChenWu
Darren Tsai |
5 |
Ingrid Li |
Winifred Proud Memorial Scholarships
The Winifred Proud Memorial Scholarships application form is due March 3rd, 2021. A scholarship of $150 will be awarded to a Level 9 piano student , $200 awarded to a Level 10 Split Piano student and $250 awarded to a Level 10 Complete Piano student achieving the highest mark in the RCM in 2020. Theory requirements must be fulfilled for both levels. The deadline for the marks for piano & the required theory co-requisites must be received by March 3rd, 2021. To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must have a mark of 80 or above (with all written subjects) for level 9 and 10. 85 or above (with all written subjects) for level 10 split (with both parts of the level 10 examination taken within the same year) 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. Rebecca Chan (Re: Winifred Proud Scholarship). The recipients of the Level 9 & 10 award are required to perform in the Scholarships Recital on Sunday, May 16, 2021, 1:30 PM at South Arm United Church, 11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond, B.C. (map).
About the scholarship contributor
A founding member of the Richmond Branch in 1964, Winifred Proud served as the first President for two terms and helped launch the first Richmond Branch student recital. Being a music pedagogue throughout her life, at age 99, Mrs. Proud was one of the finalists for Wisdom of Age Mentorship Award (Leisure Care Lighthouse Awards program in the Lower Mainland), “given to an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to making a difference in the lives of children.” (Source: Richmond Branch Archive, The Vancouver Sun)
Annual Winifred Proud Piano Scholarships Recipients |
Level 9 |
Enver Chan |
Level 10 |
Matthew Wong |
Richmond Branch Scholarships
Richmond Branch Scholarships are awarded annually. The next Richmond Branch Scholarships will be awarded in the year 2021. Eligible students must have studied with a Richmond Branch teacher and obtained the highest mark in the discipline of piano, strings, woodwinds/brass, voice or guitar. Presentation of scholarships are scheduled for the scholarships recital on May 16, 2021. 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 March 3, 2021:
- Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM), and Conservatory/other
- Kelly Kirby Music Society, for Piano Prep A & B levels only
** Medal recipients to all levels of pedagogy are exempted from performing in the awards ceremony. However, only Advanced level has the option of performance at the awards ceremony. Repertoire for the performance must be level 10 or above. **
Performance Awards:
RCM, Conservatory/Other |
Kelly Kirby |
Prep A |
Prep A |
Prep B |
Prep B |
Junior Levels 1-4 |
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Intermediate Levels 5-7 |
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Level 8 |
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Level 9 |
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Level 10 |
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Level 10 Split – highest cumulative total – eligible in the calendar year that the final section is completed |
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Level ARCT (Associate – Performers) |
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Level ARCT (Associate – Pedagogy) – highest cumulative total of Advanced Parts 1-2-3 |
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Level Licentiate |
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New Theory Awards: eligible in the calendar year that the final exam is completed
Level 9 – average mark of level 9 Harmony + History |
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Level 10 – average mark of level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint + History |
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Level ARCT – average mark of ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint + History + Analysis |
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2019 Scholarship Recipients
Piano, RCM |
Prep B |
Maria Huang |
Juniors, Levels 1 to 4 |
Alice Huang |
Intermediate, Levels 5 to 7 |
Teresa Pan, Juno Soe |
Level 8 |
Chelsea Huang |
Level 9 |
Yudan Lu, Enver Chan |
Level 10 Split |
Matthew Wong |
Woodwind, RCM |
Juniors, Levels 1 to 4 |
Brian Sun, Hannah Xu |
Intermediate Levels 5 to 7 |
Zhiyu Li |
Level 10 |
David Wang |
Strings/Guitar RCM |
Juniors, Levels 1 to 4 |
Haoyue Tang |
Intermediate Levels 5 to 7 |
Selina Zhou |
Theory, RCM |
Level 9 |
Maxwell Gao |
Level 10 |
Mathew Wong |
ARCT |
Sophia X. Li |
Richmond Branch Post Secondary Music Scholarships
A scholarship of up to $200 per applicant may be awarded to a full-time incoming student enrolled in a Music degree program at a University, College, or Music Conservatory. The number and value of the scholarships may be adjusted depending on the applicant pool in any given year. For more detailed information and application procedures, please refer to the Richmond Branch Post Secondary Music Scholarship rules and regulations.
2018 Post Secondary University |
1st Year UBC Music – 2016 |
Noah Ha |
1st Year UVIC – 2016 |
Jonathan Li |
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, 2020 will each receive $50 and a certificate. Presentation of scholarship is scheduled at the Scholarships Recital on May 16th, 2021. Please refer to Richmond Branch Community Service Scholarship rules and regulations and application form due by March 3rd, 2021, for detailed information.
Annual Community Service Scholarships Recipients |
Lucas Fung |
Jace Anastacio-Calvo |
EJ Ramos |
Richmond Branch Piano Competition
The Richmond Branch will be holding a piano competition to select a competitor to represent our branch at the BCRMTA Provincial Piano Competition happening in Parksville, September 2022. The entry will be made through YouTube and the deadline to submit the
application form is March 1, 2022.
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Please click HERE for detailed rules and more information.