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RCM History: Music History I
An introduction to the study of music history through an overview of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-Century periods.
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RCM History: Music History II
Students will investigate the music of the 19th and 20th centuries including Canadian music. Topics include popular music and jazz in addition to traditional Western music.
Music History III
Students will investigate the music of the 19th and 20th centuries including Canadian music. Topics include popular music and jazz in addition to traditional Western music.
RCM Teacher’s Elementary Pedagogy
Students will learn about issues related to teaching beginning students with an emphasis on topics that lend to written discussion and apply the principles in second semester to practical demonstration.
Composition (Online)
Combine your knowledge of music theory with your desire to create! Feel the support and camaraderie of fellow aspiring composers in a small group environment where compositional ideas, techniques and styles are discussed and applied. This is an online subject, offered through live videoconferencing. Private, semi-private, and small group options available; click below to begin… Read more »
Conducting
A perfect opportunity for aspiring conductors or for those interested in enhancing their current skills. This class will focus on baton technique, score reading, orchestration and choral/orchestral conducting styles. Private, semi-private, and small group options available; click below to begin the registration process. Auditing options are available through VAM’s S. K. Lee College, subject to course… Read more »
Piano Class
Recommended for: Advanced Students approved by the Professor of Piano & Division Chair Class time: Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 weekly Session 1: September to December Session 2: January to May Session fee: $480 Description: A weekly class to discuss and examine piano technique, score interpretation and performance skills. Faculty: Amanda Chan, Professor of Piano & Division Chair,… Read more »
College Piano Class
Students must be accepted by Dr. Amanda Chan or be a VAM College piano student in order to take part in this class.
Voice Masterclass
Join VAM’s elite YACP and College singers in this boutique weekly masterclass. This Voice Masterclass takes place on Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 and is open to young singers ages 14-24. Singers must be at RCM level 6 or above and be interested in studying Western Classical Singing. Taught by voice department head, Robyn Driedger-Klassen and collaborative… Read more »
Guitar Performance Practice
This class runs the last Tuesday of each month.