Syllabus
Syllabus Exams for 2023-2024
Syllabus exams are in-person with the exception of the Virtual Syllabus district. 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). All Evaluations and Demonstrations, both in-person and virtual, will include Rhythm and Sight Reading. Teacher attendance and a teacher conference is required for both in-person and virtual exams. As in previous years, Virtual Exam 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 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 2023 / 2024
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 & Rep Lists
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.
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 Chart
Portland Metro Area Syllabus Boundary Descriptions
Guidelines for Hosting Syllabus
Teacher/Adjudicator Conference Form
Adjudicator Evaluation Form
OMTA Syllabus Brochure — legal-size paper
(Need help getting started in Jazz Syllabus? Contact Toby Koenigsberg.)
Jazz Syllabus Student Entry Form
Jazz Syllabus Teacher Registration Form
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
District Chair Syllabus Report Form
Syllabus Billing Form (to receive reimbursement)
Syllabus Remittance Form (to submit funds to)
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
All Levels in One PDF
Strings
Preparatory Level • 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 (not fillable)
Level X Awards and Recital
Level X Awards Form
Level X Recital Form
Grade Minimum Requirement for Level X Students