North Battleford resident Reanne Bolah, 10, has earned a Royal Conservatory of Music gold medal for scoring the top mark in Saskatchewan on the Level 1 Piano examination.
Reanne received the award Nov. 29 at a public event at the University of Regina. She studies music with local teacher Cecilia Wouters-Burton.
Regional gold medals are awarded each academic year (Sept. 1 to Aug. 31) to conservatory examination candidates in Preparatory A and B and Grades 1 to 10 who achieve the highest mark in their respective province or designated region. Eligible candidates must score at least 80 per cent on their practical examination and must have completed the co-requisite theory examinations for their respective grade and discipline.
Gold medal ceremonies are held annually in cities across Canada, often in conjunction with convocation ceremonies, to recognize students’ achievements and acknowledge the contributions of their teachers.
The Royal Conservatory of Music is one of the largest and most respected music and arts education institutions in the world. The conservatory provides the definitive standard of excellence in music education through its curriculum, assessments, performances and teacher education programs.
The conservatory has had a substantial impact on the lives of millions of people globally.
 The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program provides a recognized standard of musical achievement through an effectively sequenced course of study and individual student examinations from beginner to advanced levels.
Each year, nearly 100,000 examinations are written in communities across North America.
