a. The required number of pieces is specified at each Level in the syllabus. The pieces should be contrasting: from different musical periods or different musical styles, such as tempo and character; and preferably, but not required, from different keys. If the pieces are in the same key, two different keys for scales and arpeggios must be played.

b. One of the solos selected for the evaluation must be from that Level in the syllabus. The other solo(s) may be from the enrolled Level, a neighboring Level, or be a piece not listed in the syllabus but on a comparable Level. For Advanced and Advanced Panel levels, only Advanced repertoire or equally difficult repertoire is acceptable

c. One of the pieces must be memorized. In Levels I through VI, the memorized piece must be from the respective Level listed in the syllabus. In Levels VII through Advanced, either piece may be memorized.

d Taped accompaniment is acceptable only if the student is not applying for Convention. The student must bring a working tape recorder to the evaluation.

e. Only one movement of a concerto or sonata should be played. If two short, consecutive movements are played, they are counted as one piece.

f Only one sonata may be played for each evaluation. The other selection(s) must be a solo piece or concerto. All solo sonatas, unaccompanied or with accompaniment, from the Baroque period must be memorized. Sonatas from the Classical period to the present are considered ensembles and may be played with music. They may be performed on the Ensemble Recital at Convention as well as on the Festival or Theme Recitals. A professional pianist is acceptable for Convention Recitals when students perform either solo or ensemble literature for strings and piano.

g. When applying for Convention recitals, ALL pieces must be memorized, except the above mentioned sonatas. Read all requirements on the Convention forms each year. There may be changes from the previous year.

h. Adult students may apply for Convention programs, excluding Panel (see p 71, violin or p 105, viola)

i. Scale and arpeggio requirements are listed at each Level in the syllabus and must be followed carefully. All scales and arpeggios must be memorized.

j. Regular etudes and studies should be two minutes long. Double-stop etudes should be one minute long. They should be timed before the evaluation. It is not required to have a copy of the etude(s) for the evaluator, but it is recommended. Evaluation etudes must be taken from the required etude books listed at each level in the syllabus and need not to be memorized. Other etudes from the supplementary list are not to be performed for CM.

k. Students must bring an original, published copy of the music to the evaluation. When music is not memorized, it is highly recommended that students provide a second copy (not photocopy) for the evaluator whenever possible. The teacher should note that the evaluator may not be able to write with as much detail if a second copy is not provided.

1. No photocopies are allowed in the evaluation. The CM policy states:

m. Measure numbers must be written down the left side of the page of all pieces for the evaluator.