Dean's and President's Lists | Rising Stars | Honors Program | Honors String Quartet | Sonata Project

Dean's & President's Lists

The Dean’s and President’s Lists are enrichment programs designed for all students of all ages and abilities enrolled in private instruction at Levine. Students in traditional and Suzuki lesson are eligible to participate. These programs are designed to help students develop into fine, well rounded and successful musicians and provide, with your teacher's help and guidance, a goal to work towards for each semester.

The Dean’s List is entirely effort-based and the President’s List has slightly more demanding requirements and is effort and merit-based. Both programs include a list of activities including: practice, listening, taking a jury, theory/enrichment class, concert attendance, performance, reading enrichment and a volunteer activity. Some activities are required, while others you can choose from for the semester.

Applications for both programs are available at each campus and online at the beginning of each semester. If you have any questions about the Dean’s or President’s Lists please contact Sarah Andrew Wilson, Assistant Director of Music Education, at (202) 686-8000 x1102 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

View Levine's Dean's and President's Lists.

Download the Spring 2012 Dean's List Application

Download the Spring 2012 President's List Application

Rising Stars

The Rising Stars program at Levine is a merit-based and need-based program designed for dedicated students ages 7-17 who would like to prepare for the Honors Program. Made possible through generous support from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, the program provides students with a maximum award of a weekly 60-minute private lesson for the entire school year at no charge. Participants receive Tuition Assistance for private lessons, join a community of like-minded students, develop a strong commitment to their musical studies, and prepare to successfully apply to the Honors Program in the coming year(s).

To join the program, students must be eligible for Tuition Assistance and must receive a satisfactory recommendation from their teacher or Department Chair. Once accepted, students must attend their weekly lesson, attend a scheduled Rising Stars event, and complete the requirements of the Dean’s List or President’s List for the entire school year.

For more information, please contact Lois Narvey at (202) 686-8000 x 1039 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Download the Tuition Assistance/Rising Stars Application.

Honors Program

The Honors Program at Levine is a merit-based program designed to enrich the musical development of Levine’s exceptionally gifted students by providing opportunities for them to enhance their musical education, gain inspiration through association with a community of like-minded students, and represent Levine as ambassadors of excellence. Once admitted to this prestigious program, an Honors Student will participate in a variety of activities and is given a modest stipend, which is applied towards tuition.

Honors Program Description & Guidelines

For more information, please contact Dr. Melinda Baird, Honors Program Artistic Director, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Sarah Andrew Wilson, Honors Program Administrative Director, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

John S. Martin Honors String Quartet Program

The John S. Martin Honors String Quartet Program at Levine is designed to enrich and enhance the musical development of exceptionally gifted high school string musicians.  Comprised of four participants in the Levine School's Honors Program, the quartet provides students with a comprehensive education in collaborative music-making and a solid foundation for more advanced music study. Once admitted to this prestigious program, quartet members receive chamber ensemble coaching from Levine's expert faculty, perform in master classes and recitals at prestigious venues throughout the Washington DC area, and receive a modest stipend, which is applied towards tuition. Interested students must apply for the Honors Program.

For more information about the John S. Martin Honors String Quartet, please contact Vasily Popov at (202) 686-8000 x1118 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sonata Project

The Sonata Project provides an intensive workshop, master class and performing experience to string/piano chamber duos of very dedicated young musicians. The participants will be expected to keep up with their regular coaching schedule.

Sonata Project Description and Application

Please contact Dr. Ralitza Patcheva at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any questions.