OMTA Syllabus

The OMTA Syllabus Program is designed to motivate students to achieve music goals.

Students of OMTA teachers have the option of participating in Syllabus, a music evaluation program in which students are tested on their mastery of various musical concepts. These concepts are divided into 10 levels of difficulty and include music theory, sight reading, ear training, rhythm reading, repertoire, and technique.

Participation in Classical Piano, Strings, Voice, Woodwinds, and Jazz is open to students of OMTA teachers.

A student prepares for the exam by studying the curriculum outlined in the OMTA Syllabus Manual.

The program is flexible, offering three avenues of participation: Full Evaluation, Demonstration, and Creative Audition. The difference between these is explained in the OMTA Syllabus Manual. Each student is tested one-on-one by an adjudicator, who provides a written critique of the student’s performance. Students who participate are awarded a certificate. The evaluations are held in private music studios and schools throughout Western Washington County.

OMTA Syllabus Exams for 2023-2024

Teachers - register your students via Leggiero.

We are happy to announce that Syllabus Exams starting Fall 2022 will be primarily in-person with masking optional, following the CDC guidelines as well as the Oregon Health Authority for more localized information.

Hillsboro dates for 2023-2024 (for members of Hillsboro Area District only)

Fall | Deadline Oct. 6 | Exams Nov. 3-5 | Chair: Junko Gilliland

Spring Levels 1-6 | Deadline Feb. 9 | Exams Mar. 8-10 | Chair: Junko Gilliland

Spring Levels | 7-10 | Deadline Mar. 15 | Exams Apr. 12-14 | Chair: Cherise da Cunha

Virtual Syllabus has its own dates for those students who absolutely cannot attend the in-person exam (e.g. the student lives out of state). Both Virtual and in-person Syllabus will include Rhythm and Sight Reading. Teacher attendance and teacher conferences are required for both in-person and virtual exams. Be sure to read protocols for virtual exams if applicable on the state site (link below.)

Please direct questions to your District Syllabus Chair, and remember to renew your OMTA membership to unlock your Leggiero account.

The Level X Recognition Recitals are generally scheduled on the first weekend of June.