The Music Teachers’ Association of California® (MTAC) sponsors the music study and evaluation program Certificate of Merit® (CM). Initiated in 1933, Certificate of Merit® provides a standardized music curriculum for musical excellence in performance, technique, ear training, sight reading/singing and music theory.

Through a standardized curriculum, Certificate of Merit® provides a uniform pathway for music student growth at each level. The Certificate of Merit® program is available for piano, violin, cello, viola, flute, French horn, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, euphonium, trombone, trumpet, voice, harp and guitar.

For more information about the Certificate of Merit Program, please click here.

Parents and students may log in to their portal here.

Important Dates for Butte Branch 2026-2027

Dec. 15  Application Edit Close Date

Jan. 30  Online Evaluation Media Submission Opens

Feb. 9  Online Evaluation Media Submission Closes 

March 3 Results are published in the Online Portal

April 15 Deadline for Convention Recital Application

May 15 Convention Recital Final Schedule posted at student’s application page

June 29 – July 2 Convention the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa

 

Click here for the full calendar for Certificate of Merit, Panel, YAG and Convention