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| Benefits of Membership |
| Observing the International Music Community |
| See and hear the work of thousands of music teachers and students across North America |
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| Professional Development & Collegiality |
| Share and exchange ideas about pedagogy and evaluation with other distinguished performers and pedagogues at annual workshops. |
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Supporting a Valuable Curriculum |
| Reinforce the value and importance of music studies through a complete curriculum. |
| Becoming An Examiner |
| Qualified individuals may become members of the College of Examiners by participating in the Examiner Apprenticeship Program |
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| Education and Experience |
| Successful applicants should possess: |
- A Bachelor of Music or equivalent degree/diploma
- Five years professional teaching experience
- Adjudicating experience at festivals/competitions
- Knowledge of the National Music Certificate Program curriculum through student participation
- Strong organizational and time managment skills
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| Application Process |
| Acceptance takes place through the following steps: |
- Resumes are reviewed by the Council of Examinaer
- Qualified applicants are interviewed by a Chief Examiner
- Successful applicants are evaluated by Academic Council
- Approved individuals are invited to participate in the Examiner Apprenticeship Program.
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| Successful completion of the Examiner Apprenticeship Program is required for entrance into the College of Examiners. |
| Examiner Apprenticeship Program |
| Practical Subjects |
| Phase One: takes place in a classroom setting. This four-day seminar features a series of lectures, demonstrations, and discussions based on the procedures and assessment criteria of the National Music Certificate Program. |
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| Phase Two: takes place at the Examination centre. Over a period of three examination sessions, apprentice examiners work with mentor examiners. Apprentice examiners have an opportunity to participate in the examination process and to practice examining. At the end of each session, apprentice examiners are provided with a written evaluation of their progress. |
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| Theoretical Subjects |
| Phase One: is an oreientation session to describe the structure and organization of theory examinations. Each apprentice examiner is assigned to a mentor examiner who will supervise their work over the course of their training |
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| Phase Two: offers hands-on marking experience in a supervised setting. Over a period of three examination sessions, apprentice work with their mentor to mark a limited number of theory papers. Mentors provide ongoing feedback and evaluation to apprentice examienrs during this period. Attendance of theory examiner workshops and marking meetings is required. |
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| NOTE: Theory workshops and marking meetings take place several times per year in the Greater Toronto Area. Attendance is mandatory. |
| Membership in the College of Examiners |
| At the completion of the Apprenticeship Program, examiner apprentices are evaluated by the Office of the Chief Examiners. Eligible apprentices graduate to become members of the College of Examiners |
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| Chief Examiners provide ongoing evaluations of all members of the College of examiners through: |
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- Annual Review and Development reports
- Evaluation of written critiques
- Comparative analysis of mark averages
- Observational sessions with Chief Examiners
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| Examiners must attend annual professional development workshops in order to refine their skills, maintain evaluation consistency, and participate in pedagogical discussions with other College members. |
| How do I Apply? |
| National Music Certificate Program welcomes applications from all distinguished teachers and performers. Applications are reviewed biannually. |
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| Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter to: |
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Manager, College of Examiners
National Music Certificate Program
P.O. Box 1984
Buffalo, NY
14240-1984
U.S.A.
Toll Free Fax Number: 1-866-716-2224 |
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