{"id":4648,"date":"2026-04-10T11:50:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.88keysmusicacademy.com\/?p=4648"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:51:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:51:23","slug":"celebrating-excellence-88-keys-music-academys-certificate-of-merit-2026-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.88keysmusicacademy.com\/zh\/celebrating-excellence-88-keys-music-academys-certificate-of-merit-2026-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Excellence: 88 Keys Music Academy’s Certificate of Merit 2026 Results"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We are so proud to share the results of the 2026 MTAC Certificate of Merit Evaluations \u2014 and what an incredible year it has been for our students! From Level Prep all the way to Level Advanced, our young musicians rose to the challenge with dedication, hard work, and a whole lot of heart.<\/p>\n

What Is Certificate of Merit?<\/h2>\n

Certificate of Merit (CM) is a statewide music evaluation program administered by the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC)<\/strong>. Students are assessed on their performance skills, sight reading, technique, and music theory \u2014 providing a meaningful benchmark for musical growth at every level.<\/p>\n

Each year, students who meet high standards of achievement earn special recognition, including State Honors<\/strong> and Convention<\/strong> designations.<\/p>\n

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2026 Award Criteria<\/h2>\n

\ud83c\udf1f State Honors<\/strong> are awarded to students who:<\/p>\n

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  • Score 70% or higher<\/strong> on the written Theory Exam<\/li>\n
  • Earn a rating of Good<\/em> or Excellent<\/em> on Technique and Sight Reading<\/li>\n
  • Receive a score of 5 or higher<\/strong> on all memorized solo pieces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83c\udfb5 Convention<\/strong> honors go to students who:<\/p>\n

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    • Score 80% or higher<\/strong> on the written Theory Exam<\/li>\n
    • Earn a rating of Good<\/em> or Excellent<\/em> on Technique and Sight Reading<\/li>\n
    • Receive a score of 5 or higher<\/strong> on all memorized solo pieces, with evaluator approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83c\udfc6 Highest Theory Score (100%)<\/strong> is a special recognition for achieving a perfect score on the written Theory Exam.<\/p>\n

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      Our 2026 Certificate of Merit Honorees<\/h2>\n

      We are thrilled to recognize the following students from our academy:<\/p>\n

      Level Prep<\/h3>\n
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      • Bella Zhang<\/strong> \u2014 Holly Avenue Elementary, Temple City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Level 1<\/h3>\n
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        • Kai Chau-Harris<\/strong> \u2014 Holly Avenue Elementary, Arcadia<\/li>\n
        • Marcus Luk<\/strong> \u2014 Encinita Elementary, Rosemead<\/li>\n
        • Michael Xu<\/strong> \u2014 Holly Avenue Elementary, Arcadia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Level 2<\/h3>\n
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          • Daniel Bai<\/strong> \u2014 Highland Oaks Elementary, Arcadia<\/li>\n
          • Eva Bai<\/strong> \u2014 Highland Oaks Elementary, Arcadia<\/li>\n
          • Sophia Hsu<\/strong> \u2014 Baldwin Stocker Elementary, Arcadia<\/li>\n
          • Tharuli Kulasooriya<\/strong> \u2014 First Avenue Middle, Arcadia<\/li>\n
          • Alex Ly<\/strong> \u2014 Longdon Elementary, Arcadia<\/li>\n
          • Jordan Pugh<\/strong> \u2014 Field Elementary, Pasadena<\/li>\n
          • Callie Ramos<\/strong> \u2014 McKinley Elementary, San Gabriel<\/li>\n
          • Jayden Voong<\/strong> \u2014 Emperor Elementary, San Gabriel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Level 3<\/h3>\n
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            • Jude Don<\/strong> \u2014 Arroyo Pacific Academy, Arcadia<\/li>\n
            • Jennifer Lin<\/strong> \u2014 Highland Oaks Elementary, Arcadia<\/li>\n
            • Vincent Lin<\/strong> \u2014 Baldwin Stocker Elementary, San Gabriel<\/li>\n
            • Lucy Siu<\/strong> \u2014 Longden Elementary, Temple City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Level 4<\/h3>\n
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              • Anna Pan<\/strong> \u2014 Pasadena Christian School, Arcadia<\/li>\n
              • Ivy Qian<\/strong> \u2014 Valentine Elementary, San Gabriel<\/li>\n
              • Alice Wu<\/strong> \u2014 Huntington Middle, Monterey Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Level 5<\/h3>\n
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                • Albert Hsu<\/strong> \u2014 Temple City High School, Temple City<\/li>\n
                • Annabel Hsu<\/strong> \u2014 Oak Avenue Intermediate, Temple City<\/li>\n
                • Ella Leung<\/strong> \u2014 First Avenue Middle, Arcadia<\/li>\n
                • Amber Tam<\/strong> \u2014 Oak Avenue Intermediate, San Gabriel<\/li>\n
                • Christine Zhong<\/strong> \u2014 Highland Oaks Elementary, Arcadia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Level 6<\/h3>\n
                    \n
                  • Sean Cao<\/strong> \u2014 Oak Avenue Intermediate, Temple City<\/li>\n
                  • Abigail Ma<\/strong> \u2014 Oak Avenue Middle, Temple City<\/li>\n
                  • Abhirami Ram<\/strong> \u2014 Arcadia High School, Arcadia<\/li>\n
                  • Cedric Wong<\/strong> \u2014 Huntington Middle, San Marino<\/li>\n
                  • Drake Yu<\/strong> \u2014 Oak Avenue Intermediate, Temple City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Level 7<\/h3>\n
                      \n
                    • Ian Qian<\/strong> \u2014 Valentine Elementary, San Gabriel<\/li>\n
                    • Ashley Yuen<\/strong> \u2014 Rosemead High School, Rosemead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Level 8<\/h3>\n
                        \n
                      • Uma Chakraborty<\/strong> \u2014 Pasadena High School, Pasadena<\/li>\n
                      • Emma Du<\/strong> \u2014 Oak Avenue Intermediate, Arcadia<\/li>\n
                      • Tyler Wan<\/strong> \u2014 Arcadia High School, Arcadia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Level 9<\/h3>\n
                          \n
                        • Hailey Ma<\/strong> \u2014 Garvey Intermediate, San Gabriel<\/li>\n
                        • Rooney Zhang<\/strong> \u2014 First Avenue Middle School, Arcadia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Level Advanced<\/h3>\n
                            \n
                          • Yichen Tan<\/strong> \u2014 Mayfield Junior, Pasadena<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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