The Certificate of Merit (CM) is a music teacher certification exam that the Music Teachers Association of California administers every spring. CM tests students on theory, sight-reading, technique, and performance and holds them and their teachers to the highest standards. As a result, many institutions have recognized CM results as being essential for students pursuing a college career, regardless of whether they continue their music career path.

Congratulations to the following students who passed this year's CM exam. Extra congratulations to those who received state honors, awarded to students who performed exceptionally and passed the theory exam with a high percentage.

Well done, students!

• Isabel Eldred, level 2, state

• Chloe Fu, level 2, state

• Devven Mosch, level 2, state

• Ava Rosenthal, level 6

• Lily Rosenthal, level 6

• Jaden Nguyen, level 8

• Logan Tan, level 8

• Ethan Kung, level 9

• Nathan Kaller, level, state, branch

Students spend an entire year preparing for the Certificate of Merit (CM), a Music Teachers Association of California exam administered every spring. CM tests students on theory, sight-reading, technique, and performance and holds students and their teachers to the highest standards. Results from CM are recognized by all institutions. As a result, they have been imperative in promoting students pursuing a college career, regardless of whether they continue a music career.

Congratulations to the following students who passed this year's CM exam. An extra congratulations to those who received state honors, awarded to students who performed exceptionally and passed the theory exam with a high percentage.

Well done, students!

• Eileen Xie, Level 3

• Ava Rosenthal, Level 5

• Lily Rosenthal, Level 5

• Israel Kaller, Level 6

• Jaden Nguyen, Level 7

• Ethan Kung, Level 8

• Nathan Kaller, Level 8 (Branch and State Honors)