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RCM Releases New Theory Syllabus
The Royal Conservatory of Music has released a new theory syllabus and textbooks. My books just arrived and I have had a first read-through. I am excited about the direction things are going! There are now theory books that correspond to every piano level – from Preparatory to ARCT – organized into these categories: Elementary…
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RCM Teacher Certification
I am pleased to announce that I have received teacher certification from the Royal Conservatory of Music in these categories: Piano – Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced Theory – Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced These designations are based on my education, experience, and my students’ results in the RCM examination system. As part of the RCM Teacher Certification program…
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Spring Theory Results
I’m always excited to find out student exam results. Here are the latest marks from Spring 2013. I.L. – Basic Written Harmony – 91% M.K. – Basic Keyboard Harmony – 78% K.P. – Intermediate Keyboard Harmony – 90% C.A. – History 1 – 89% H.P. – Intermediate Rudiments – 96% By way of comparison the…
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Celebrating Summer Theory Students
The marks have been posted from the Royal Conservatory and Conservatory Canada summer theory sessions. I wanted to brag about my students just a bit… M.W. – CC Theory 2 – 93.5% E.W. – CC Theory 2 – 95.5% K.P. – RCM History 1 – 91% S.D. – RCM History 2 – 96% Several of…
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Revised ARCT Requirements
RCM has just announced that they have revised the theory requirements for their ARCT Diploma. All candidates who successfully complete History 3: 19th Century to Present and any two of the three senior-level harmony stream courses (Counterpoint, Advanced Harmony, and Analysis) will have satisfied the theoretical requirements for the ARCT diploma. ARCT candidates who complete…
