Richmond RMT Trophies are awarded in the disciplines of piano, string, woodwinds and voice for the highest mark in each grade of the Royal Conservatory of Music exams.

Submitting entries - applications are accepted based on the following criteria:
* Student receive a minimum mark of 80 on the exam & had been studying with the teacher for at least a year. Teacher must be a member of the Richmond branch for at least a year.
* A clear copy of the student’s examination result must accompany the application; late entry will not be accepted
* Information provided on the application is complete and legible

The following options have been discontinued:
* Internet print outs
* E-mail correspondence
* Telephone messages
* Faxes

Application form for student marks submission

Linda Niamath Scholarships

Results from 2008, 3 winners as follows:
Christopher Douglas (age 8)
Elisa Sung (age 8)
Leo Wang (age 7)

All participating students received a written evaluation of their pieces, together with a signed piece of music by Linda Niamath. Masquerade was the piece chosen. The three scholarship recipients also received a congratulatory letter from the Richmond Branch. Trudy Morse, one of our teachers, took several photos for the media. Jocelyn Kwong, a Grade 7 Elementary student, accompanied the singing of Oh Canada to commence our Canada Music Week Recital.

About the Scholarship Contributor
Linda Niamath was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has enjoyed composing since the age of five, when she started piano lessons. She holds an ARCT in Piano Performance from The Royal Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of British Columbia. As a music specialist, she taught elementary school in Vancouver before establishing her own private studio.

While focusing primarily on composing for young pianists, Linda Niamath has also written for ballet and animated films. She has a keen interest in early childhood education, believing in the importance of introducing all young children to the joys of music making.

Recognized as one of North America’s leading pedagogical composers, Linda Niamath continues to write albums of descriptive pieces to aid young pianists in the development of their technical and interpretive skills. (Source: Frederick Harris Music)

The Winifred Proud Piano Scholarships application form is due February 6th, 2010. A scholarship of $50 will be awarded to each of the following: Grade 9 and 10 Piano student achieving the highest mark in the RCM in 2009. Theory requirements must be fulfilled for both grades. The deadline for the marks for piano & the required theory co-requisites must be received by February 6, 2010. To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must have a mark of 80 or above from the RCM. The student receiving the award must be studying with the teacher of the Richmond Branch of BCRMTA.

Please mail all documents to the above address and marked attention to Ms. Katharine Li  (Re: Winifred Proud Scholarship). The recepients of the Grade 9 & 10 award are required to perform in the Advanced Students Recital on Saturday, March 27th, 2010, 7 PM at Broadmoor Baptist Church.

About the Scholarship Contributor:

Richmond Branch Scholarships for 2008 - 2009

Richmond Branch Scholarships are awarded biennially. Eligible students must have studied with a Richmond Branch teacher and obtained the highest mark in the discipline of piano, strings, woodwinds or voice. Results from the following exam boards will be accepted:

* Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) (for Piano, Violin, Voice, Woodwinds)
* British exam boards (i.e. London College, Trinity, Associated Board) (for Piano only)
* Kelly Kirby Music Society (for Piano only)
* Rock School (for Piano only)

The categories are:
* Junior Grades 1-4 Junior Grades 1-3
* Intermediate Grades 5-8 Intermediate Grades 4-6
* Senior Grades 9-10 Senior Grades 7-8
* ARCT Performers (theory required) Diploma ALCM
* ARCT Teachers (theory required) LLCM

Please refer to Richmond Branch Scholarship rules and regulations and application form for detailed information.

Deadline: February 6, 2010
Presentation of scholarships are scheduled for the general recital on April 18, 2010 at Presbyterian Church, 7111 No. 2 Road, Richmond.

2010 winners
RCM, Piano
Junior, grade 1 to 4, 3-way tie      Sam Wong(Grade 1)
                                     Annie Wei(Grade 1)
                                     Elaine Qian(Grade 2)
Intermediate, grade 5 to 8, tie      Vanessa Kong(Grade 5)
                                     Angus Chan(Grade 7)
Senior, grade 9 to 10                Davy Lau, Grade 9
ARCT Performer's                     Terri Wu
Violin
Junior, grade 1 to 4                 Angela Chuang, Grade 4
Intermediate, grade 5 to 8, tie      Natalie Lo(Grade 6)
                                     Sharon Li(Grade 8)
Flute
Junior, grade 1 to 4                 Kathy Fan, Grade 4
Intermediate, grade 5 to 8           Rachel Li, Grade 6
Kelly Kirby
Junior, grade 1 to 4                 Emlyn Rocha
Intermediate, grade 5 to 8           Jason Chow
London College of Music
Advanced, grade 7 to 8               Esinam Agbemenu, Grade 8


Richmond Branch Community Service Scholarships

As a part of the Richmond Branch Scholarship Awards, a community service category was added in 2004 to acknowledge those students who give their time and talents to the community. To be eligible, the student must be studying with a member of the Richmond Branch of the BCRMTA. There are numerous ways the student can qualify – playing at seniors’ homes, at church, or anywhere in the community where they volunteer their musical skills. Students may also assist a musical organization such as a music festival or competition, Branch events, or a concert association. A minimum of 35 hours will be required for the Richmond Branch Service Award. The students with the three highest hours of service between January 1st to December 31st, 2009 will each receive $25 and a certificate. Presentation of scholarship is scheduled at the Advanced Students Recital (March 27th, 2010).

Please refer to Richmond Branch Community Service Scholarship rules and regulations and application form (due by February 6th, 2010) for detailed information. For further information, contact Ildiko Skeldon-Huber.

2010 winners - Natalie Lo, Jocelyn Kwong, Kenneth Lee