SCM Entry Procedure

Exam dates
The entry process for SCM exam is quite simple. Read though the

requirements and select your desire date(s) available to you, download and

complete the forms: Application Formand Adjudication Evaluation Form

Send them in with you payment by  or before the due date SCM has four

exams every year that you can pick the time which suitable to your busy

schedule.

Exam material
Each exam has its own registration date that usually starts right after the

proceeding exam until the due date which is 31 days before the next exam.

  Participants should be prepared of your performing repertoires and theory

worksheet (there is no test on the Theory part, you need to download the

worksheet and finish the on your own time).  By the time for taking your

performing exam you should have your completed theory worksheet ready.

A SCM certificate will be presented when you passed the level exam.

Honor Recital
On the evaluation form there is a section the adjudicator can suggest for SCM

Honor Recital. Students can sign up for the Honor Recital by contacting us to

find out the schedule.  This gives students extra credit by present a honorable

trophy and certificate, and our recording engineer will stand by to record your

performance at the recital. Students who sign up for the Honor Recital there

will be additional fees.

Theory
SCM only focus on performance exam.  We understand that the music theory

is very important to young music learners and we believe that a serious music

student ought to pay attention to this mater.  Since there are so many related

resources on-line these days youngsters can easily find the things they need

to know.  Note that student can only advance their levels twice a year.

SCM Levels
SCM has quite rich performing programs.  After the ten levels of exams there

are three Virtuoso Artist levels that give more opportunities for serious young

musicians show their talents.  We also host the popular Satori Strings Contests

(Ten years event in the greater Los Angeles area) and Southwest Bach

Festival.  We welcome you to join us with your music study journey.

SCM Sign up Procedure

Please download the application forms: personal info and evaluation info

send in with your payment and theory worksheet to:

Satori Strings, Inc

67 E. Floral Ave

Arcadia, CA 91006

(626)446-4638

Sponsors:

Satori Strings

Southwest Bach Festival

AMAC Violin Center