Cash Reward Program’s Projects
Point system: 1000 points = $10
Suzuki Book 1
Suzuki Book 1 A:
Songs 1-11 = 100 points per song
Redeemable at 1100 points
Description
The student is required to record a video playing the first 11 songs from Suzuki Book 1 (students who have finished all the book may record all the 17 songs instead and receive 2600 points in one shot).
The video should be recorded in one shot. The Suzuki songs must be played in order from the first song to song #11 with piano accompaniment, which can be done with either a pianist or an accompaniment audio file. All songs must be played from memory, and students must demonstrate good posture, intonation, and sound as though they are preparing for an exam or recital. Once the video has been approved by the teacher, it will be posted on the academy’s social media pages.
Here is an example:
Suzuki Book 1 B:
Songs 12-17 = 250 points per piece
Redeemable at 1500 points
Description
The student is required to record a video playing songs 12 – 17 from Suzuki Book 1. (students who have finished all the book may record all the 17 songs instead and receive 2600 points in one shot).
The video should be recorded in one shot. The Suzuki songs must be played in order from the first song to song #17 with piano accompaniment, which can be done with either a pianist or an accompaniment audio file. All songs must be played from memory, and students must demonstrate good posture, intonation, and sound as though they are preparing for an exam or recital. Once the video has been approved by the teacher, it will be posted on the academy’s social media pages.
Level 1
Redeemable at 2500 points
Repertoire
Level 1 = 200 points per piece
Description
The student is required to record videos of themselves performing any pieces from the RCM Level 1 Repertoire book or equivalent. The pieces must be played from memory and the student must demonstrate good posture, sound, intonation, dynamics, and rhythm. Performing with accompaniment is preferred but videos without accompaniment will still be accepted provided rhythmic precision is demonstrated throughout.
Etudes
Level 1 = 100 points per etude
Description
Any level 1 etudes (studies) in the RCM technique book or equivalent are counted towards this reward package. Students must record a video with all level 1 etudes performed flawlessly, which includes having a consistent tempo throughout each etude. Etudes may be recorded separately at different times.
RCM scales and arpeggios
Level 1 = 1000 points
Description
The student is required to record a video of themselves performing all the RCM level 1 technical requirements (all required scales, arpeggios, double stops, etc.). These must all be played from memory and must be recorded in one shot. The student should state the name of each scale, arpeggio, etc. before playing. For any given key, the scale should be played first followed immediately by the arpeggio. Students should demonstrate good intonation, bow distribution, and consistent tempo.
Level 2
Redeemable at 3000 points
Repertoire
Level 2 = 200 points per piece
Description
The student is required to record videos of themselves performing any pieces from the RCM Level 2 Repertoire book. The pieces must be played from memory and the student must demonstrate good posture, sound, intonation, dynamics, and rhythm. Performing with accompaniment is preferred but videos without accompaniment will still be accepted provided rhythmic precision is demonstrated throughout.
Etudes
Level 2 = 100 points per etude
Description
Any level 2 etudes (studies) in the RCM technique book or equivalent are counted towards this reward package. Students must record videos with any level 2 etudes performed flawlessly, which includes having a consistent tempo throughout each etude. Etudes may be recorded separately at different times.
RCM level 2 scales and arpeggios
Level 2 = 1500 points
Description
The student is required to record a video of themselves performing all the RCM level 2 technical requirements (all required scales, arpeggios, double stops, etc.). These must all be played from memory and must be recorded in one shot. The student should state the name of each scale, arpeggio, etc. before playing. For any given key, the scale should be played first followed immediately by the arpeggio. Students should demonstrate good intonation, bow distribution, and consistent tempo.
Level 3
Redeemable at 3500 points
Repertoire
Level 3 = 250 points per piece
Description
The student is required to record videos of themselves performing any piece from the RCM Level 3 Repertoire book or equivalent. The pieces must be played from memory and the student must demonstrate good posture, sound, intonation, dynamics, and rhythm. Performing with accompaniment is preferred but videos without accompaniment will still be accepted provided rhythmic precision is demonstrated throughout.
Etudes
Level 3 = 100 points per etude
Description
Any level 3 etudes (studies) in the RCM technique book or equivalent are counted towards this reward package. Students must record videos with any level 3 etudes performed flawlessly, which includes having a consistent tempo throughout each etude. Etudes may be recorded separately at different times.
Alternative etudes can be chosen from Wohlfahrt Books 1 and 2 and Kayser.
RCM level 3 scales and arpeggios
Level 3 = 2000 points
Description
The student is required to record a video of themselves performing all the RCM level 3 technical requirements (all required scales, arpeggios, double stops, etc.). These must all be played from memory and must be recorded in one shot. The student should state the name of each scale, arpeggio, etc. before playing. For any given key, the scale should be played first followed immediately by the arpeggio. Students should demonstrate good intonation, bow distribution, and consistent tempo.
Level 4
Redeemable at 4300 points
Repertoire
Level 4 = 300 points per piece
Description
The student is required to record videos of themselves performing any piece from the RCM Level 4 Repertoire book or equivalent. The pieces must be played from memory and the student must demonstrate good posture, sound, intonation, dynamics, and rhythm. Performing with accompaniment is preferred but videos without accompaniment will still be accepted provided rhythmic precision is demonstrated throughout.
Etudes
Level 4 = 150 points per etude
Description
Any level 4 etude (study) in the RCM technique book or equivalent are counted towards this reward package. Students must record video with any level 4 etudes performed flawlessly, which includes having a consistent tempo throughout each etude. Etudes may be recorded separately at different times.
Alternative etudes can be chosen from Wohlfahrt Books 1 and 2, Melodious Double Stop (By Trott), Kayser,etc.
RCM level 4 scales and arpeggios
Level 4 = 2500 points
Description
The student is required to record a video of themselves performing all the RCM level 4 technical requirements (all required scales, arpeggios, double stops, etc.). These must all be played from memory and must be recorded in one shot. The student should state the name of each scale, arpeggio, etc. before playing. For any given key, the scale should be played first followed immediately by the arpeggio. Students should demonstrate good intonation, bow distribution, and consistent tempo.
Level 5
Redeemable at 5200 points
Repertoire
Level 5 = 400 points per piece
Description
The student is required to record videos of themselves performing any pieces from the RCM Level 5 Repertoire book or equivalent. The pieces must be played from memory and the student must demonstrate good posture, sound, intonation, dynamics, and rhythm. Performing with accompaniment is preferred but videos without accompaniment will still be accepted provided rhythmic precision is demonstrated throughout.
Etudes
Level 5 = 150 points per etude
Description
Any level 5 etude (study) in the RCM technique book or equivalent are counted towards this reward package. Students must record videos with any level 5 etudes performed flawlessly, which includes having a consistent tempo throughout each etude. Etudes may be recorded separately at different times.
Alternative etudes can be chosen from Wohlfahrt Books 1 and 2, Kayser, Melodious Double Stops (By Trott), Kreutzer, Mazas, etc.
RCM level 5 scales and arpeggios
Level 5 = 3000 points
Description
The student is required to record a video of themselves performing all the RCM level 5 technical requirements (all required scales, arpeggios, double stops, etc.). These must all be played from memory and must be recorded in one shot. The student should state the name of each scale, arpeggio, etc. before playing. For any given key, the scale should be played first followed immediately by the arpeggio. Students should demonstrate good intonation, bow distribution, and consistent tempo.
Point rewards for RCM exams
Description
– Passing the theory exam with 95% or above = 5000 point (can be redeemed)
– Passing the violin practical exam with 90% or above (level 3-4) = 5000 points (can be redeemed)
– Passing the violin practical exam with 90% or above (level 5-6) = 7000 points (can be redeemed)
– Passing the violin practical exam with 90% or above (level 7-8) = 10000 points (can be redeemed)
Note: Student must be registered under Nirvana Academy of Violin to be eligible for the rewards.
Level 6
Redeemable at 6300 points
Repertoire
Level 6 = 500 points per piece
Description
The student is required to record a video of themselves performing a piece from the RCM Level 6 Repertoire book or equivalent. The piece must be played from memory and the student must demonstrate good posture, sound, intonation, dynamics, and rhythm. Performing with accompaniment is preferred but videos without accompaniment will still be accepted provided rhythmic precision is demonstrated throughout.
Etudes
Level 6 = 200 points per etude
Description
Any level 6 etude (study) in the RCM technique book or equivalent are counted towards this reward package. Students must record videos with any level 6 etudes performed flawlessly, which includes having a consistent tempo throughout each etude. Etudes may be recorded separately at different times.
Alternative etudes can be chosen from Wohlfahrt Books 1 and 2, Kayser, Melodious Double Stops (by Trott), Kreutzer, Mazas, etc.
RCM level 6 scales and arpeggios
Level 6 = 3500 points
Description
The student is required to record a video of themselves performing all the RCM level 6 technical requirements (all required scales, arpeggios, double stops, etc.). These must all be played from memory and must be recorded in one shot. The student should state the name of each scale, arpeggio, etc. before playing. For any given key, the scale should be played first followed immediately by the arpeggio. Students should demonstrate good intonation, bow distribution, and consistent tempo.
Level 7
Redeemable at 7200 points
Repertoire
Level 7 = 550 points per piece
Description
The student is required to record videos of themselves performing any piece from the RCM Level 7 Repertoire book or equivalent. The piece must be played from memory and the student must demonstrate good posture, sound, intonation, dynamics, and rhythm. Performing with accompaniment is preferred but videos without accompaniment will still be accepted provided rhythmic precision is demonstrated throughout.
Etudes
Level 7 = 250 points per etude
Description
Any level 7 etude (study) in the RCM technique book or equivalent are counted towards this reward package. Students must record videos with any level 7 etudes performed flawlessly, which includes having a consistent tempo throughout each etude. Etudes may be recorded separately at different times.
Alternative etudes can be chosen from Wohlfahrt Books 1 and 2, Kayser, Melodious Double Stops (by Trott), Kreutzer, Mazas, etc.
RCM level 7 scales and arpeggios
Level 7 = 4000 points
Description
The student is required to record a video of themselves performing all the RCM level 7 technical requirements (all required scales, arpeggios, double stops, etc.). These must all be played from memory and must be recorded in one shot. The student should state the name of each scale, arpeggio, etc. before playing. For any given key, the scale should be played first followed immediately by the arpeggio. Students should demonstrate good intonation, bow distribution, and consistent tempo.