Eda McFarlane Clark
Piano Certificate Program
Based on the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program, the PCP is a rigorous curriculum that charts student progress through two preparatory stages and ten levels of achievement. Students who participate in the program will have performance opportunities, recieve external adjudication, and will be awarded a certificate of achievement at the completion at each level. Those who complete the highest levels will have a will-rounded music education.
SIGN-UP!
1. Talk to your piano teacher and complete the registation form to get your certificate folder.
2. Register for a supporting course at Third Street such as Music Theory, Choir, Piano Ensemble, Chamber Music, Rock Band or Jazz Band.
GROW!
1. Perform three times at Third Street. Choose from music hours, master classes, holiday concerts and other special events.
2. Learn from the pros. Attend two master classes throughout the year.
3. Track your growth. Perform for department chair and outside adjudicators twice during the year to recieve feedback. Pieces are performed by memory and will represent three different musical eras.
ACHIEVE!
Show off your skills!
Recieve a certificate of achievement and perform at one of the following programs, based on your final assessment results:
High Honors Recital & Certifictae Ceremony - Thursday, May 21, 2026
Honors Recital & Certificate Ceremony - Thursday, May 14, 2026
Download Piano Certificate Program 2025-2026 Planner
Download the check-list of forms included in your PCP folder.
Note: Access to musical examples included in the Royal Conservatory Syllabus for Mid-Year Exam can be found HERE
Special Project Form
Students not attending an additional class at Third Street may substitute a class or musical activity fro another institution.
Complete the special project form by March 22, 2026
Final Exam Forms
Sunday, March 22, 2026
This comprises the repertoire portion of the program, during which students perform three pieces of contrasting styles for a panel of faculty evaluators.
Performance Record
Students are required to perform at Third Street recitals and/or events at least three times during the school year.
Complete the performance record form by March 22, 2026
Scales, Chords and Arpeggios
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PIANO CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?
Joan Forsyth
Chair, Third Street Piano Department
Email: JForsyth@ThirdStreet.nyc
Phone: 212-777-3240
