Theory & History
Instructor: Tiffany Lee, Taka Shimojima
Recommended for: completion of RCM Harmony 9
Class Time: Saturdays, 12:00-1:45pm
Semester Fee:Class Description: AP Music Theory is an advanced course for high school students focused on the fundamentals of music notation, harmony, melody, rhythm, and form. Students will develop skills in sight-singing, dictation, composition, and analysis. The course prepares students for the AP Music Theory exam, potentially earning advanced credit or placement in many Canadian and American post-secondary programs.
Students must register separately for the AP Exam.
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Recommended for: Students wishing to complete RCM examinations
Class Time: Fridays, 6:00-7:00pm (September intake) Thursday 5:30-6:30pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: September 2024-May 2025 or January-July 2025. In-person written exam is required. 27 classes, 3+ practice exams. Includes simplified notes package.
(prerequisite: completion of RCM Harmony 9)
Instructor: Janna Berg
Class Time: Fridays, 5:45-6:45pm
Semester Fee:Class Description: For students with little to no theory experience in order to prepare to enroll in RCM Grade 5 theory in the future. This class will take place in the Piano Lab where every student will have their own Clavinova. No prior piano experience is required.
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm (September intake) Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: September-December 2024 or January-May 2025. An online Theory 6 Exam is recommended. 15 classes, 2 practice exams. $45 textbook (for theory 6-8) to be purchased directly from instructor.
(prerequisite: completion of RCM Theory 5)
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Fridays, 4:00-5:30pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: January-May 2025. Online History 10 Exam is required. 15 classes, 1 private lesson for ESSAYS, 2 practice exams. Tuition includes simplified notes package.
(recommended: completion of RCM History 9)
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays July 2nd - December 12th, 5:45-645pm (July intake) Mondays, 6:15-715pm (September intake) Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm (January intake) Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: September 2024-May 2025 or January-July 2025. In-person RCM written exam required. 27 classes, 3+ practice exams. Includes simplified notes package.
(prerequisite: completion of RCM Theory 8)
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm (September intake) Mondays 5:00-6:00pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: September-December 2024 or January-May 2025. An in-person or online Theory 8 exam is required. 15 classes, 2 practice exams. $45 textbook (for theory 6-8) to be purchased directly from instructor.
(prerequisite: completion of RCM Theory 7)
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Mondays, 5:00-6:00pm (September intake) Wednesdays, 5:15-6:16pm (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: September-December 2024 or January-May 2025. An in-person or online Theory 7 exam is required. 15 classes, 2 practice exams. $45 textbook (for theory 6-8) to be purchased directly from instructor.
(prerequisite: completion of RCM Theory 7)
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm (September intake) Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 (January intake)
Semester Fee:Class Description: September-December 2024 or January-May 2025. This is an introductory Theory class best suited for students aged 10+ yrs. old. The RCM exam is optional if the RCM Theory 5 certificate is not needed. 15 classes, 2 practice exams, tuition includes digital textbook.
(assessment exam required before registration)
Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Class Time: Fridays, 4:00-5:30pm
Semester Fee:Class Description: September-December 2024. Online History 9 exam is required. 15 classes, 1 private lesson for ESSAYS, 2 practice exams.