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RCM Guide to Examinations The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program is a comprehensive system of music study and assessment from Elementary to Advanced levels. A Certificate of Achievement can be earned at each level of study from The Royal Conservatory by successfully completing the requirements for that level.

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RCM USA Guide-To-Examinations Online

RCM Guide to Examinations The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program is a comprehensive system of music study and assessment from Elementary to Advanced levels. A Certificate of Achievement can be earned at each level of study from The Royal Conservatory by successfully completing the requirements for that level.

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Recognizing

Achievement
RCM Guide to Examinations
The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program is a comprehensive
system of music study and assessment from Elementary
to Advanced levels.

A Certificate of Achievement can be earned at each level of


study from The Royal Conservatory by successfully completing
the requirements for that level.

The Benefits of Examinations


• Provide a national standard for
students to track their progress
• Encourage goal setting
• Promote well-rounded musical training

What to Expect at an Examination


• An objective assessment of
the student’s skill for that level
• A friendly yet professional
atmosphere
• Personalized feedback and marks
• Results available online
Recognizing Achievement:
Practical Requirements
Practical Certificate Examinations Required

Preparatory A (piano only) Preparatory A Practical


Preparatory B (piano only) Preparatory B Practical
Introductory or Introductory or
Preparatory (non piano) Preparatory Practical
Level 1 Level 1 Practical
Level 2 Level 2 Practical
Level 3 Level 3 Practical
Level 4 Level 4 Practical

Comprehensive Certificate* Examinations Required


Level 5 Practical
Level 5
Level 5 Theory
Level 6 Practical
Level 6
Level 6 Theory
Level 7 Practical
Level 7
Level 7 Theory
Level 8 Practical
Level 8
Level 8 Theory
Level 9 Practical
Level 8 Theory
Level 9
Level 9 History
Level 9 Harmony (or Keyboard Harmony)
Level 10 Practical
Level 8 Theory
Level 9 History
Level 10 Level 9 Harmony (or Keyboard Harmony)
Level 10 History
Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint
(or Keyboard Harmony)
For information about ARCT requirements,
ARCT Diploma
visit rcmusic.com/ARCT
*Students completing only the practical examinations for Levels 5 through 10
will receive a Practical Certificate.

Our integrated curriculum encompasses repertoire


from classical to contemporary, as well as
etudes, musicianship skills, technique, and theory
for over 20 instruments, and voice.
Guide to Examinations
Theory Requirements
Theory Certificate Examinations Required

Level 5 Level 5 Theory


Level 6 Level 6 Theory
Level 7 Level 7 Theory
Level 8 Level 8 Theory
Level 9 History
Level 9
Level 9 Harmony (or Keyboard Harmony)
Level 10 History
Level 10 Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint
(or Keyboard Harmony)

The Theory Syllabus, 2016 Edition includes Levels Prep to ARCT to encourage
the study of theory at every level and to support practical studies.

PRACTICAL: These examinations evaluate the performance of repertoire, etudes


or vocalises, technical tests, aural skills, sight reading/singing, and orchestral
excerpts for strings, brass, and wind instruments.
THEORY: These examinations evaluate the understanding of the building blocks
of music, from the basics of notation at the Elementary levels to structural and
harmonic analysis at the Advanced levels.

Examination Sessions
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER SESSION AUGUST SESSION
Registration Deadline: October Theory Examinations Only*
Theory Examinations: December Registration Deadline: May
Practical Examinations: November/December
*Practical Examinations offered
MAY/JUNE SESSION in select centers only.
Registration Deadline: February
Theory Examinations: May For specific dates, please visit
Practical Examinations: May/June rcmusic.com/ExamInfo

1.866.716.2223
rcmusic.com/ExamInfo
Earn Secondary Medals
School Credits and Awards
School systems across the Examination candidates may
US may consider achievement be eligible to receive National
in The Royal Conservatory Gold Medals and Certificates
Certificate Program examinations of Excellence based upon their
for secondary school credits. examination results.
Each state and/or school board rcmusic.com/recognition
determines eligibility for their
jurisdiction. To assist school
officials with assessing the PRACTICE THEORY PAPERS:
course requirements and learning Studying for Theory examinations?
outcomes of The Royal Use our official practice theory
papers to help you prepare.
Conservatory Certificate Program,
CelebrateTheory.com
download the Support Document
for External High School DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES:
Accreditation at Certificates are mailed in late March,
rcmusic.com/HighSchoolCredit late August and late October.

The Celebrate Theory series


supports students at every
stage of musical development
with an interactive and
engaging approach to presenting
theoretical concepts.
CelebrateTheory.com

1.866.716.2223
rcmusic.com/ExamInfo

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