Claudia Busse Theory Award Form

OMTA Claudia Busse Theory Award – DEADLINE April 15th by 3:00 pm

The Claudia Busse Theory Award is presented to graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated consistency and advancement in music theory through the successful completion of theory tests over four consecutive years, beginning in the ninth grade. Students may complete up to two theory test levels in a single academic year to meet the award requirement. Students qualifying for the Claudia Busse Theory Award are not eligible for the OMTA Theory Progress Award.

Students must attain the following requirements:
1. Candidates must be graduating high school seniors
2. Students must achieve three test scores of 80% or higher and one test score of 75% or higher
3. The starting theory test level must be level 8 or 9
4. The average score of the four tests must be 80% or higher

Theory test scores will be verified before an award letter is emailed to the teacher.

The plaque award will be presented to each verified student at the State Achievement Audition in May.

Award Coordinator: Davis Dorrough, OMTA State Theory Chairperson, Dorrough1@gmail.com