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Awards
The Fifth Van Cliburn Winner once told me that it is the ability to improve, and not the sheer talent one was given freely, that distinguishes a student. Geniuses appear from time to time, but my love of teaching is watching the unmistakable transformation of music on one’s being. I honor the hard work, discipline, but especially the creativity of what follows.
—Tamy Christ
| 2017 | |
| Esther Wu | Adult Pianist, 2007-2017 |
| Noella Hoang | Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 7-8 |
| Ian Magee | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 7 |
| 2016 | |
| Gabriella Hundza | Graduating Senior, 2006-2016 |
| Gabriella Hundza | Mansfield Gold Medal Award, State of Texas |
| 2015 | |
| William Stricklin | Graduating Senior, 2012-2015 |
| Mary Admire | Graduating Senior, 2013-2015 |
| David Bommersbach | Graduating Senior, 2014-2015 |
| Betsy Bennington | Adult Pianist, 1999-2015 |
| Noella Hoang | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 5 |
| Ian Magee | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 5 |
| 2014 | |
| Arlie Coles | Graduating Senior, 2005-2014 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Arlie Coles | Mansfield Gold Medal Award, State of Texas |
| 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 11-12 | |
| 2nd place, RMTA Lois Boyer Senior Solo Recital | |
| Nathan Hua | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 3 |
| 2013 | |
| Brian Do | Graduating Senior, 2002-2013 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| 12 years of study | |
| Trey Stricklin | Graduating Senior, 2011-2013 |
| Senior Composition & Solo Piano Recital | |
| Trey Stricklin | Winner, State of Texas, Senior MTNA Composition, "Memoirs of Mania" |
| 2nd place, South Central Division of the USA, Senior MNTA Composition, "Memoirs of Mania" | |
| 2nd place, Dallas Symphony North Texas Young Composer Project, "Bi-Polarity" | |
| Winner, AP Young Masters Competition, Dallas Museum of Art, "Bi-Polarity" | |
| 3rd place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Grades 9-12, Ensemble, "Premonitions" | |
| 2nd place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Grades 1-12, Orchestral, "Anguish" | |
| Finalist, TMTA Whitlock Memorial Scholarship, State of Texas, senior winning the most TMTA State Competitions in Grades 9-12 | |
| Winner, RMTA William Gillock (1917-1993) Composition Award | |
| Scholarship to Southern Methodist University | |
| Jacobs Scholar Scholarship to Indiana University | |
| One of top 10 composers accepted into the composition department of the University of Southern California | |
| Brian Do | Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 11-12 |
| 2nd place, TMTA State of Texas Piano Performance Contest, Grade 12 | |
| Mansfield Gold Medal Award, State of Texas | |
| RMTA Jean Pedigo-McKnew Senior Award | |
| One of top 5 applicants for scholarship to Southern Methodist University | |
| Scholarship to Baylor University | |
| Hannah Harden | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 8-9 |
| 2012 | |
| Ellen Bartlett | Graduating Senior, 2002-2012 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Leila Safavi | Graduating Senior, 2008-2012 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Chris Poovey | Graduating Senior, 2009-2012 |
| Senior Composition & Solo Piano Recital | |
| Samir Saidi | Graduating Senior, 2009-2012 |
| Trey Stricklin | 1st place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Solo, Grades 10-12, "Ennui" |
| 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 11-12 | |
| Arlie Coles | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 9-12 |
| Megan Hua | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 4 |
| Brian Do | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 11-12 |
| Chris Poovey | Winner, State of Texas, Senior MTNA Composition, "Aqua" |
| Winner, South Central Division of the USA, Senior MNTA Composition, "Aqua" | |
| National Finalist, USA, Senior MTNA Composition, "Aqua" | |
| Winner, TMTA Whitlock Memorial Scholarship, State of Texas, senior winning the most TMTA State Competitions from 2008-2012 | |
| Winner, RMTA William Gillock (1917-1993) Composition Award | |
| 3rd place, Houston Modern Music Foundation, International Winner, Senior Level | |
| RMTA Jean Pedigo-McKnew Senior Award | |
| One of top 10 composers accepted into the composition department of the University of Southern California | |
| 2011 | |
| Leily Rezakhani | Graduating Senior, 2005-2011 |
| Gabe Ess | Graduating Senior, 2006-2007, 2011 |
| Chris Poovey | Winner, AP Young Master Competition, Dallas Museum of Art, "Aqua" |
| Winner, Dallas Symphony North Texas Young Composers Project, "Aqua" | |
| Dallas Morning News, "More Than Meets The Eye", showcased in article | |
| 1st place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Ensemble, Grades 9-12, "Duality" | |
| 1st place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Piano Solo, Grades 10-12, "Aqua" | |
| Winner, AP Young Masters Competition, Dallas Museum of Art, "Bi-Polarity" | |
| Robert Neel | Loving-Mansfield Gold Medal Award, State of Texas |
| Brian Do | Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 9-10 |
| 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 10 | |
| 2010 | |
| Erin Bartlett | Graduating Senior, 2001-2010 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Jessie Martin | Graduating Senior, 1999-2010 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| John Knape | Adult Pianist, 2001-2010 |
| Chris Poovey | 2nd place, Dallas Symphony North Texas Young Composers Project, "Enticed" |
| 3rd place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Ensemble, Grades 9-12, "Enticed" | |
| 3rd place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Piano Solo, Grades 10-12, "The Tempest" | |
| Hannah Pirasteh | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 7 |
| Brian Do | Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 9-10 |
| Arlie Coles | Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 7-8 |
| 2009 | |
| Stephen Langdon | Graduating Senior, 1998-2009 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Andrew Langdon | Graduating Senior, 1998-2009 |
| Senior Composition & Solo Piano Recital | |
| Tim Jenkins | Graduating Senior, 2006-2009 |
| Senior Composition & Solo Piano Recital | |
| Tim Jenkins | HM, American College of Musicians International Composition Contest |
| HM, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Piano Solo, Grades 10-12, "Paradox" | |
| HM, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Ensemble, Grades 9-12, "Ethereal" | |
| Winner, RMTA William Gillock (1917-1993) Composition Award | |
| Acceptance into Southern Methodist University & Baylor Piano Departments after 2.5 years of study | |
| Composition Scholarship to Southern Methodist University | |
| Composition Scholarship to Baylor University | |
| Andrew Langdon | 1st place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Piano Solo, Grades 10-12, "Jagged" |
| Stephen Langdon | 3rd place, RMTA Lois Boyer Senior Recital |
| Brian Do | Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 7-8 |
| Arlie Coles | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 7 |
| 2008 | |
| Sanaz Talaifar | Graduating Senior, 2002-2008 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Raud Rahmanian | Graduating Senior, 2003-2008 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Torsten Knabe | Graduating Senior, 2006-2008 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Tim Jenkins | 3rd place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Grades 10-12, Piano Solo, "Escape" |
| Brian Do | Winner of Area, TMTA Performance, Grades 7-8 |
| 2007 | |
| Diana Do | Graduating Senior, 2002-2007 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Rijon Charne | Graduating Senior, 2002-2007 |
| Ky Scott | 1st place, Fête française North Texas Contest, Senior Division |
| Sanaz Talaifar | 2nd place, Fête française North Texas Contest, Senior Division |
| 2006 | |
| Austen Green | Graduating Senior, 1994-2006 |
| Senior Composition & Solo Piano Recital | |
| 12.5 years of study | |
| Andrew Jernigan | Graduating Senior, 1997-2006 |
| Senior Drama & Solo Piano Recital | |
| Ky Scott | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 10 |
| Austen Green | Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 11-12 |
| Winner, RMTA Lois Boyer Solo Senior Recital | |
| District Winner, Reflections Composition Contest | |
| Winner, RMTA William Gillock (1917-1993) Composition Award | |
| Piano/Mathematics Scholarship to Southern Methodist University | |
| 2005 | |
| Mahsa Payesteh | Graduating Senior, 1994-1998, 2002-2005 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Mindy Moser | Graduating Senior, 2001-2005 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Brian Do | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 4 |
| Austen Green | Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 11-12 |
| HM, TMTA Regional Piano Performance, Grades 11-12 | |
| 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 11-12 | |
| District Winner, Reflections Composition Contest | |
| Region Winner, Reflections Composition Contest | |
| Arlington District Wall of Fame 2005, Competition | |
| 2004 | |
| Katie Keith | Graduating Senior, 1995-2004 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Sarah Khoshkar | Graduating Senior, 1994-1996, 1999-2004 |
| Chloe Melas | Graduating Senior, 1997-2004 |
| Raud Rahmanian | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 8 |
| Katie Keith | Mansfield Gold Medal Award, State of Texas |
| 2003 | |
| Jessica Angle | Graduating Senior, 1999-2003 |
| Senior Vocal & Solo Piano Recital | |
| Mike Rainier | Adult Pianist, 1991-2003 |
| Austen Green | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 9 |
| 2002 | |
| Angela McDaniel | Graduating Senior, 1998-2002 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Merideth Lee | Graduating Senior, 1992-1997, 2001-2002 |
| Austen Green | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 8 |
| Angela McDaniel | Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 11-12 |
| Southern Methodist University Piano Artistic Scholarship | |
| 2001 | |
| Bita Payesteh | Graduating Senior, 1993-2001 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Sahar Khoshkar | Graduating Senior, 1994-2001 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Stephen Katzen | Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 9-10 |
| Angela McDaniel | Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 11-12 |
| Bita Payesteh | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 11-12 |
| 2000 | |
| Olivia Carleo | Graduating Senior, 1992-2000 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Jennifer Thompson | Graduating Senior, 1993-2000 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Bita Payesteh | 2nd place, RMTA Lois Boyer Senior Recital |
| 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 10-12B | |
| Austen Green | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 6 District Winner, Reflections Composition Contest |
| Olivia Carleo | Winner, Lois Boyer Solo Senior Recital |
| 1999 | |
| Melissa Rader | Graduating Senior, 1987-1999 |
| Senior Art & Solo Piano Recital | |
| 12 years of study | |
| Michael Rainier | Long-Term Student, 1989-1999 |
| Tom Do | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 10-12A |
| Melissa Rader | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 10-12B |
| Angela McDaniel | Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 9-10 |
| Austen Green | 1st place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Piano Solo, Grade 5, "Don't Look Back" |
| 1998 | |
| Matt Hill | Graduating Senior, 1994-1998 |
| Nina Akbar | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 6 |
| Jennifer Thompson | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 10-12B |
| 1997 | |
| Abby Norris | Graduating Senior, 1989-1997 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| David Smith | Adult Pianist, 1990-1997 |
| Parisa Alizadeh | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 2 |
| Austen Green | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 3 |
| Olivia Carleo | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival Grade 9 |
| Melissa Rader | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 10-12B |
| Brooke Nodeland | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 10-12B |
| Abby Norris | 2nd place, Lois Boyer Senior Solo Recital |
| Tamy Christ celebrated 25 years of teaching | |
| 1996 | |
| Angie Compton | Graduating Senior, 1993-1996 |
| Carrie Holt | Graduating Senior, 1993-1996 |
| Senior Vocal & Solo Piano Recital | |
| Maria Patti | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 3 |
| Stephen Katzen | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 4 |
| Melissa Rader | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 9 |
| Katie Milvenan | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 10 |
| Abby Norris | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 11 |
| 1995 | |
| Anne Christ | Adult Pianist, 1982-1995 |
| Only adult to give a Solo Piano Recital | |
| Austen Green | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 1 |
| Parisa Alizadeh | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, K |
| Stephen Katzen | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 3 |
| Carrie Holt | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 10-12B |
| Angie Compton | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 10-12 |
| Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 11-12 | |
| Tamy Christ served as TMTA State of Texas Composition Coordinator | |
| 1994 | |
| Heather Zrubek | Graduating Senior, 1981-1994 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| 13 years of study | |
| Kristy Kruger | Graduating Senior, 1989-1994 |
| Senior Composition & Solo Piano Recital | |
| Kimberly Wilson | Graduating Senior, 1989-1994 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Anne Hyink | Graduating Senior, 1990-1994 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Mike Rainier | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 5B |
| Katie Milvenan | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 8 |
| Heather Zrubek | RMTA Margaret Henrich Senior Award |
| Kimberly Wilson | 2nd place, Lois Boyer Senior Recital |
| Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 11-12 | |
| Kristy Kruger | 1st place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Orchestra, Grades 1-12, "Samba Enamorada" |
| Winner, State of Texas, Senior MTNA Columbia Pictures Composition Contest, "That's What" | |
| 2nd place, South Central Division of the USA, Senior MTNA Columbia Pictures Composition Contest, "That's What" | |
| Downbeat Dee-Bee Senior Jazz Award, North American Continent, "Samba Enamorada" | |
| State Winner of Texas, Reflections Composition Contest, Solo, "That's What" | |
| State Winner of Texas, Reflections Composition Contest, Solo, "Samba Enamorada" | |
| Winner, RMTA William Gillock (1917-1993) Composition Award (first time award was given) | |
| Winner, TMTA Whitlock Memorial Scholarship, State of Texas, senior winning the most TMTA State Competitions from 1990-1994 | |
| Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 11-12 | |
| Winner, Lois Boyer Senior Recital | |
| Composition Scholarship to the University of Southern California | |
| Composition Scholarship to DePaul University | |
| Composition Scholarship to Berklee College of Music | |
| Scholarship to New York University | |
| Scholarship to the University of North Texas | |
| Tamy Christ served as TMTA State of Texas Composition Coordinator | |
| 1993 | |
| Eleanor Triece | Adult Pianist, 1983-1993 |
| Mike Rainier | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 4 |
| Brooke Nodeland | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 7 |
| Anne Hyink | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 10-12B |
| Heather Zrubek | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 10-12B |
| Kimberly Wilson | Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 11-12 |
| Kristy Kruger | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 10-12 |
| 2nd place, Senior MTNA Columbia Pictures Composition Contest, "Unleashed Fourths" | |
| 1st place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Ensemble, Grades 9-12, "Certainly Unruly" | |
| Tamy Christ served as TMTA State of Texas Composition Coordinator | |
| 1992 | |
| Cindy Braly | Graduating Senior, 1988-1992 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Roy Baskind | Graduating Senior, 1990-1992 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Mike Rainier | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 3 |
| Kristy Kruger | 1st place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Piano Solo, Grades 9-12, "Unleashed Fourths" |
| Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 9-10 | |
| Cindy Braly | Winner, Lois Boyer Solo Senior Recital |
| Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 11-12 | |
| Tamy Christ presented a Nelita True Masterclass at TMTA | |
| 1991 | |
| Bethany Freeman | Graduating Senior, 1981-1991 |
| Nathan Wooten | 3rd place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Piano Solo, Grades 9-12 |
| 1st place, Richardson Fine Arts Competition District | |
| Mike Rainier | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 2 |
| Kristy Kruger | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 9 |
| Winner of Area, TMTA Piano Performance, Grades 9-10 | |
| Tamy Christ was elected as youngest President of the RMTA | |
| 1990 | |
| Amy Nearing | Graduating Senior, 1981-1986, 1988-1990 |
| Nathan Wooten | 1st place, Reflections Composition Contest, "Infinity - Does the Sky End?" |
| 1st place, TMTA State of Texas Original Composition Contest, Piano Solo, Grades 7-9, "Mystical Sky" | |
| 2nd place, Reflections Composition Contest, "Mystical Sky" | |
| Mike Rainier | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 1 |
| Kimberly Wilson | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 8 |
| Amy Nearing | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 12 |
| 1989 | |
| Elizabeth Faye | Graduating Senior, 1986-1989 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Joint Recital | |
| Bretta Miller | Graduating Senior, 1988-1989 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Melissa Rader | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 2 |
| Cindy Braly | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 9 |
| Nathan Wooten | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 9 |
| Elizabeth Faye | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 12 |
| Bethany Freeman | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 10 |
| Shari Kwon | 1st place, ETSU Gillock Festival, Grade 6 |
| Bretta Miller | RMTA Margaret Heinrich Senior Award |
| Elizabeth Faye | 1st place, Lois Boyer Solo Senior Recital |
| Winner of Area, TMTA Performance, Grades 11-12 | |
| 1988 | |
| Chris Arp | Graduating Senior, 1980-1988 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Laurie Freeman | Graduating Senior, 1981-1988 |
| Nicole Newcum | Graduating Senior, 1986-1988 |
| Elena Kim | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 4A |
| Angela Song | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 4B |
| Cathy Kim | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 6 |
| Bethany Freeman | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 9 |
| Nicole Newcum | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 12 |
| Chris Arp | 1st place, Lois Boyer Senior Solo Recital |
| 1987 | |
| Bonnie Arp | Graduating Senior, 1980-1987 |
| Senior Clarinet & Solo Piano Recital | |
| Anne Christ | Solo Piano Recital |
| Only adult to perform a Solo Recital | |
| Elena Kim | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 3 |
| Michael Pickering | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 5 |
| Amy Nearing | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 9 |
| Elizabeth Faye | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 10 |
| Nicole Newcum | 1st place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 11-12 |
| Laurie Freeman | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grades 11-12 |
| 1986 | |
| Gina Mungioli | Graduating Senior, 1976-1986 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Shannon Swindle | Graduating Senior, 1979-1986 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| Collegiate Study 1987-1988 | |
| Joint Recital 1988 | |
| Mary Chung | 2nd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 5 |
| Gina Mungioli | 3rd place, RMTA Jazz Festival, Grade 12 |
| 1985 | |
| Rosaria Mungioli | Graduating Senior, 1976-1985 |
| Mary Triece | Graduating Senior, 1983-1985 |
| Senior Solo Piano Recital | |
| First student to give a Solo Recital | |
| 1981 | |
| Glenn Hawkins | Graduating Senior, 1974-1981 |
| First student to become an advanced pianist | |