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Exam Dates
Exam Dates
May 2 ~ 3, 2026 at UNLV
Registration Period
Registration Period
April 13 ~ 20, 2026
See Registration Page* for links for each instrument.
*Please note the link will not be active until April 13th*
Eligibility
Eligibility
Students of all ages and levels may register for technique/repertoire exams.
Passing a theory exam is no longer required to take a technique/repertoire exam. (Updated 2025).
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
Students who pass the Technique/Repertoire exam will receive a certificate in recognition of their achievement. (updated 2025)
Students who successfully pass both the Theory Exam and the Technique/Repertoire Exam at the same level within the same calendar year will be recognized with a trophy in addition to their certificate.
Piano Syllabus Update Announcement
Piano Syllabus Update Announcement
Please refer to the Syllabus for the most current version of requirements and guidelines. (rev. 2025)
Please refer to the Syllabus for the most current version of requirements and guidelines. (rev. 2025)
All Levels - updated Technical Skill requirements
Levels Primer, 1 and 2 - Revised repertoire guidelines
Levels 8-10 -
Revised Etudes Lists
Revised Required Piece Lists in Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods
Corrections
Corrections
The error(s) has been corrected and the updated PDF file(s) were posted. If any additional errors are discovered, they will be posted here promptly.
August 28, 2025
MacDowell, Edward: March Wind, Op. 46 No. 1 No. 10 (from Piano Repertoire: Etudes Level 10 edited by K. Snell)
Mission: The LVMTA Chase-Riecken Musicianship Exams provide a planned program of progressively advancing study that can be used by teachers to guide their students from the beginning level to college entrance.
Mission: The LVMTA Chase-Riecken Musicianship Exams provide a planned program of progressively advancing study that can be used by teachers to guide their students from the beginning level to college entrance.
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