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Yearly auditions are held in over 863 US cities and 17 foreign countries. Students are adjudicated by an international panel of judges and receive report cards, certificates, and fraternity pins. Programs are diversified to meet the needs of both students and teachers. Programs are flexible and include repertoire as well as technical goals (musicianship phases). A variety of programs are available in which students can enroll:

Memorized Programs
Students of all levels may perform anywhere from one to 20 pieces

Hobbyist
Unmemorized programs--sudents of all levels may perform anywhere from one to eight pieces

Jazz Programs
Students of all levels may perform anywhere from one to 20 pieces memorized, or one to eight pieces unmemorized

Duet/Duo Programs
Students of all levels may perform anywhere from one to three pieces

Ensemble Programs
Students of all levels may perform one piece

Social Music

Special Medal Programs
Sonatina, Sonata, Early Bach, Advanced Bach

Diploma Programs
High School, Collegiate, and Young Artist

International Composition Contest
Beginning composers through advanced levels compete for cash awards

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