Point Eight The Guild

I just returned from attending the Guild testing for Michael, Anna, and Sophie.

Each year Pailin auditions students and selects from all her piano students to participate in the National Guild of Piano Teachers, Teacher Division of American College of Musicians, United states of America.

If the student passes the test after playing and being judged by an assigned Guild Member, the student then gains membership in the National Fraternity of Student Musicians, Student Division of The American College of Musicians, and Piano Hobbyists or (State Members) of the World for one year.

Today Michael, Anna, and Sophie were among the twelve students that Pailin chose from among the many students taking lessons from her. They all three passed, performed exceptionally well with Superior and Superior + ratings. Pailin was pleased with their performance.

Piano Hobbyists Of The World certificates are awarded to students who do not elect to memorize their pieces (Michael).

State Member Of The World certificates are awarded to students that do memorize their pieces. Adult students decide for themselves if they desire to memorize their pieces. Youth students must memorize their pieces.

Michael Albert's birthday is Monday and Michael Alexander's birthday is Tuesday. When Michael Alexander was a little boy he was bothered by the fact that his birthday celebration followed right after his father's but now that he is turning thirty, he enjoys celebrating both his father's birthday and his own two days in a row.

Do you play a musical instrument?