Fall 2023 Classes

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. 

• Dates: Mondays from September 18 to December 11, 2023 (12 one-hour classes).
• Schedule: Available start times: 4:30 pm, 5:45 pm & 7:00 pm. (Start time TBD for each level, depending on enrollment).
• Tuition: $320, min. three students (cost includes workbook) or semi-private rate $450 for two students per class.

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.  

Advanced Level: Covers Royal Conservatory Levels 7 and 8.  Ideal for students who are preparing for advanced level practical exams who have either completed the Intermediate Level Course or the Level 6 RCM exam, or an equivalency test.

• Dates: Mondays from September 18 to December 11, 2023 (12 one-hour classes).
• Schedule: Available start times: 4:30 pm, 5:45 pm & 7:00 pm. (Start time TBD for each level, depending on enrollment).
• Tuition: $350, min. three students (cost includes workbook) or semi-private rate $490 for two students per class.

*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 fall to spring 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.

This 20-week course includes 90 minute weekly classes. Students will be expected to complete homework assignments outside of class hours.

• Dates: Sept. 18, 2023 to March 4, 2024
• Time: Mondays at 7:30 pm
• Tuition:  $995, min. three students (cost includes workbook) or semi-private rate $1495 for two students per class.