Syllabus
Syllabus Exams for 2022-2023
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.
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 conference is required for both in-person and virtual exams. As in previous years, PDFs and video links are due four days (Mon/Tues) before the scheduled Syllabus dates. See forms below for instructions on making PDFs and video links.
Dates for all districts including the new Virtual District are posted in the OMTA Syllabus Schedule below.
Please direct questions to your District Syllabus Chair, and remember to renew your OMTA membership to unlock your Leggiero account.
Syllabus is a music curriculum that covers technique, music theory, sight reading, rhythm reading, and repertoire. The ten levels of Syllabus are graduated in difficulty and challenge students to achieve musical goals. After completion of a level, students can opt to be assessed by a master teacher who provides a helpful critique.
Questions? Parents, please contact your OMTA teacher. Teachers, please contact your district chair. District chairs may reach out to Barbara Roberts, NCTM with questions.
OMTA Syllabus Schedule 2022 / 2023
Online Registration
Teachers: If your district is using online registration, you may access Leggiero.
Need help navigating Leggiero? Check out our Syllabus Registration Instructions for Teachers – Leggiero.
Syllabus Manuals
Printed Syllabus Manuals are available for purchase.
Members may download Syllabus Manuals and Rep Lists at no charge.
Have repertoire questions? Teachers, reach out to a member of our Syllabus Repertoire Committee. They are happy to assist.
Supplementary Materials
Syllabus Rhythm and Sight Reading Aids
Forms
Forms are in PDF format – readable with the free Adobe Reader.
Teacher Forms
For Parents of Syllabus Students
Syllabus Exam Outline: Eval-Demo-Aud
Syllabus Fee Schedule
Portland Metro Area Syllabus Boundary Descriptions
Guidelines for Hosting Syllabus
Teacher/Adjudicator Conference Form
Adjudicator Evaluation Form
OMTA Syllabus Brochure — legal-size paper
Jazz Syllabus Registration Form
Syllabus Registration Form (Classical piano use Leggiero)
Teacher’s Request for Conference (Classical piano use Leggiero)
Virtual Syllabus Teacher Instructions
Instructions for Turning Sheet Music into a PDF
Syllabus Video Instructions 2022-2023
Adjudicator Forms
Adjudicator Contract
Environment/Teacher Report
Adjudicator Application
Adjudicator Confirmation Guidelines
Adjudicator Reimbursement Form–In Person Exams
Adjudicator Reimbursement Form–Online Exams
Syllabus District Chair and Treasurer Forms
Guidelines for District Syllabus Chairs – Leggiero
Syllabus Report Form
Syllabus Billing Form (to receive reimbursement)
Syllabus Remittance Form (to submit funds to)
Level X Awards and Recital
Level X Awards Form
Level X Recital Form
Grade Minimum Requirement for Level X Students
2022 Level X Recital
Student Evaluation Forms
Piano
Level 1 • Level 2 • Level 3 • Level 4
Level 5 • Level 6 • Level 7 • Level 8
Level 9 • Level 10 • All Levels in One PDF
Grade Minimum Requirement for Level 10 Students
Jazz Piano
Level 1 • Level 2 • Level 3 • Level 4
Level 5 • Level 6 • Level 7
Strings
Level 1 • Level 2 • Level 3 • Level 4
Level 5 • Level 6 • Level 7 • Level 8
(Levels 9 and 10 coming soon)