The Awards Plus Event was held Monday, May 13, 2024, at Southeast Valley Bible Church. It recognizes and honors DVMTA students who have shown their commitment to progress and excellence in their piano and music study. Twenty Devoted Performers were awarded $125 and a trophy for three years  (twelve events) of participation in DVMTA events. Congratulations to them and their teachers. Three Senior Scholarship recipients performed for us and were given a cash award for six to eight years of participation in DVMTA, as well as musical achievement in school and community. Many thanks to Jenna Hartley and Jenni Caddy for the many hours spent in organizing this wonderful event, and to the teachers, friends and family who have supported each student in their journey.

DVMTA's annual Achievement Day allows students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained during the past year. It's a celebration of their achievements, and recognizes their hard work and devotion. This event was held Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Mesa Community College's Music Building. Students were tested in theory, scales technique, sight reading, ear training, and music history, and were evaluated in performance and composition. It takes many hands to put this amazing day together, and we thank the Achievement Day Chair, Carolyn Rooder, and her committee, Hillary Bitter and Anna Phelps. Also, a big thank you to all the DVMTA members and helpers who helped make each student's testing and evaluations run so smoothly. This is a great way to end the year!

Auditions for the 2024 Awards in Excellence piano competition were held on Saturday, April 13th, and the winners performed for family and friends during two recitals on Saturday, April 27th at Hammer & Strings Conservatory. It's such a treat to listen to these students who have accomplished so much! Thanks to the teachers who prepared them, and to the families for supporting them. Thanks also to our wonderful DVMTA Awards in Excellence committee, and all the teachers who helped make this day so special.