Certificate of Merit
Through a standardized curriculum, Certificate of Merit® provides a uniform pathway for music student growth at each level. The Certificate of Merit® program is available for piano, violin, cello, viola, flute, French horn, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, euphonium, trombone, trumpet, voice, harp and guitar.
Consult with your child’s MTAC teacher for more information regarding enrollment and preparation. The Certificate of Merit® program is exclusively open to MTAC Teachers.
Certificate of Merit 2025
CM Application Period: 9/1 - 9/30, 2024
CM Application Payment Period: 9/1 - 10/5, 2024
Deadline for Entering Repertoire: 12/15, 2024
In-Person Evaluation: 1/25 - 1/26, 2025 (San Jose)
Palo Alto Media Submission & Theory: 2/11, 2025
**More information is available in your MTAC account portals. MTAC Palo Alto branch does not take responsibility for any missing information or inaccuracies. Parents and teachers should verify the information with MTAC State and sources.