President’s List

1. Practice log (1 point)

Based on your teacher’s recommendation, please mark the amount of time you practice each day. Include calendar in your submission.

Fall – log September through January

Spring – log February through May

2. Listening log (one hour per week) (1 point)

Please list on the listening log what you listened to each week. Give as much information as you can including title, movement, composer, performer, etc. Include listening log in your submission.

Fall – log September through January

Spring – log February through May

3. Participation in a jury event (2 points)

Juries and recitals will be held during Performance Week. List the date of your jury performance in your submission.

Fall Performance Week: December 14 – 20

Spring Performance Week: May 12 – 18

4. Participation in a Levine student recital event (2 points)

Including but not limited to: Campus Recitals, Distinction Recitals, Department Recitals, Studio Recitals, and Showcase Recitals.  Attach a copy of the program in your submission.

5. Musicianship class (theory or related class) (2 points)

Please submit your teacher’s signature or registration receipt.

6. Concert attendance (2 points)

Attend 2 performances featuring professional musicians. We encourage students to attend Levine’s concerts (view upcoming events). Other venues include The Kennedy Center and Strathmore Music Center. Students must attend 2 concerts to earn points in this category. Submit a written paragraph, video response, or drawing reflecting on your experience. 

7. Master class attendance (2 points)

Attend 1 master class (view upcoming events). Other options include master classes at Catholic University of America, University of Maryland, Jordan Kitts, and other music institutions. Submit a written paragraph, video response, or drawing reflecting on your experience.

8. Music-related reading enrichment (2 points)

Read a book on a composer’s life, a musical work, a musical event, or a teaching method. Check with your private teacher for recommendations. Submit a written paragraph about the book your read. 

9. Participation in ensemble group: chamber music/orchestra/band/music theater/rock/jazz (3 points)

Students can participate in Levine’s ensemble groups or ensembles outside of Levine. Submit your conductor/coach’s signature or proof of enrollment.

10. Music-related volunteer activity (3 points)

Activities may include; performing for a senior home, in a religious institution, or at a community center; volunteering with a music organization or school; accompanying or teaching younger students, etc. Submit a written paragraph, or video response reflecting on your experience.