PCS Piano Proficiency Examinations are designed for
busy teachers and their students
who still want the highest quality of assessment.
There are NO TEACHER DUES!
NO MEMBERSHIP FEES.....Teachers just send in registration when ready to test!
Students have testing fees that are in line or less than other testing systems.
Studios may test any time and any place during the year.
All PCS Judges are CERTIFIED every two years and must meet stringent guidlines.
Teachers may select any Certified Judge to test.
This is a WIN-WIN-WIN program that meets the needs of all piano students, no matter what age.
All students will be evaluated in the following areas:
1. Scales
2. Chords
3. Cadences
4. Arpeggios
5. Sight-Reading
6. Transposition
7. Vocabulary
8. Repertoire
a. Students will play 4 memorized pieces of different styles, tempos, etc (spelled out in the syllabus)
1. Levels 1-3 will not be required to play Baroque, Classical or Romanitic Era pieces
2. Levels 4-Diploma will be required to play Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary pieces
b. Students will be graded in the following areas:
1. Notes and Rests
2. Articulation
3. Artistry
4. Dynamics
5. Fingering
6. Interpretation
7. Phrasing
8. Rhythm
9. Technique
10. Tempo
Just order the Syllabus and you have all the information needed to test. Each level is detailed along with instructions on registering your students, time-frames, fees and hiring judges.
THE SYLLABUS
This consise guideline assist teachers in preparing their students for the PCSPPE*. Based on the acclaimed series, "The Piano Lesson Workbooks", these exams will assure that students have a well-rounded musical education and are meeting high standards of piano proficiency. The Syllabus contains all criteria for each of the 12 levels of testing, plus enrollment, testing and more information about the program.
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You can find the Syllabus under the E-Commerce Shopping Cart tab. Click on Proficiency Exam Material.
PCS Piano Proficiency Examination Syllabus #PCS026 Price $15.00 1x download and print
*PCS Piano Proficiency Examination
VOCABULARY
Teacher Reference
All teachers should consider purchasing this invaluable guide. Included are all the words for Primer Level through Level 12. Each level of testing includes 25 words of vocabulary. The students will be responsible for learning all words per level. You may find The Piano Curriculum Series: Teacher Reference Vocabulary Words Primer Level through Level 12 in the E-Commerce Shopping Cart. Click on Proficiency Exam Material.
The Piano Curriculum Series: Teacher Reference Vocabulary Words Primer Level through Level 12 #PCS041 Price $3.00 1x download and print
Student Reference
Students will find this material a must for successful testing. Each level can be downloaded by the student. You may find The Piano Curriculum Series Vocabulary Words in the E-Commerce Shopping Cart. Click on Proficiency Exam Material.
All items below are: $1.50 1x download and print
The Piano Curriculum Series: Vocabulary Words for Primer Level #PCS028
The Piano Curriculum Series: Vocabulary Words for Level 1 #PCS029
The Piano Curriculum Series: Vocabulary Words for Level 2 #PCS030
The Piano Curriculum Series: Vocabulary Words for Level 3 #PCS031
The Piano Curriculum Series: Vocabulary Words for Level 4 #PCS032
The Piano Curriculum Series: Vocabulary Words for Level 5 #PCS033
The Piano Curriculum Series: Vocabulary Words for Level 6 #PCS034
The Piano Curriculum Series: Vocabulary Words for Level 7 #PCS035
The Piano Curriculum Series: Vocabulary Words for Level 8 #PCS036
The Piano Curriculum Series: Vocabulary Words for Level 9 #PCS037
The Piano Curriculum Series: Vocabulary Words for Level 10 #PCS038
The Piano Curriculum Series: Vocabulary Words for Level 11 #PCS039
The Piano Curriculum Series: Vocabulary Words for Level 12 #PCS040
Teacher Packet 2012
Please download our 2012 Teacher Packet for testing instructions.
Download the PDF file of last years sight-reading and transposition examples. These will change every year, but will give you an idea of what to expect.
