Theory Classes

Summer 2024 Classes

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ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC EXAMINATION Prep Courses

Beginner Level: Covers Royal Conservatory Levels 1-4.  Ideal for students preparing for beginner to intermediate level practical exams who have had minimal or no prior theory instruction. Beginners welcome.

• Dates: TBD
• Schedule: TBD (Ten 80-minute classes)
• Tuition: (min 3 students): $400, Semi-Private (2 students): $500

Intermediate Level: Covers Royal Conservatory Levels 5 and 6.  Ideal for students who are preparing for intermediate to advanced level practical exams who have either completed the Beginner Level Course or the Level 4 RCM exam, or an equivalency test.  

• Dates: TBD 
• Schedule: TBD (Ten 80-minute classes)
• Tuition: (min 3 students): $450, Semi-Private (2 students): $550

Students must have either taken the previous course, or passed the RCM exam, or must pass an equivalency test to determine their level of understanding (i.e. Level 4 is required to proceed to Intermediate, Level 6 is required to proceed to Advanced).

Introduction to Level 9 Harmony (to be continued in September): This introductory class will not cover the entire Level 9 curriculum. Students may continue in either private or group lessons in September to complete the Level 9 Theory workbook.

• Dates: TBD
• Schedule: TBD (Course includes 10 classes, 1 hour each)
• Tuition: Group Rate: $550, Semi-Private Rate: $660, Private Rate: $800

Students must have passed the RCM Level 8 Theory Exam

*Students who have not completed a prior exam or class may request an equivalency test to assess their eligibility for intermediate & advanced classes.

**Classes will prepare students for RCM Theory Exams, but classes do not include the official exam or cover the RCM exam fees. Students must register for exams independently through the RCM website.

Complete Theory Rudiments

ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC (RCM), LEVELS 1–8

This course is a complete overview in Elementary Music Rudiments and is recommended for students working on intermediate to advanced level practical exams. Students do not need to complete a prior theory program as the class will review beginner level material including basic notation and will progress to advanced levels of understanding. This course will prepare students for the Level 8 RCM Theory curriculum. Students will be expected to complete homework assignments outside of class hours.

• Dates: TBD
• Time: Course includes daily classes (Monday to Friday) from 9:30am to 1:00 pm for a 3 week period, each day including 2 hours of instruction and independent work periods
• Tuition:  $1150, min. three students (cost includes workbook) or semi-private rate $1450 for two students per class.

No previous theory instruction required (beginner level material will be covered), but this course is recommended for students who are currently studying at an intermediate to advanced level in their practical lessons.