RCM Music Theory & History - Vancouver Academy of Music

RCM Accelerated Grade 5 Theory (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Recommended for: Students wishing to complete RCM required courses
Class Time: May 21st - August 20th, 2025, 7:30-8:30pm
Semester Fee:

$595

Class Description: Master your theory skills with our Accelerated Summer courses, designed to fulfill all requirements for your RCM theory level. Online RCM exams for Theory 5-7 are optional, but they are highly recommended for students aiming to obtain the RCM comprehensive exam certificate. Classes are 1 hour in length for 12 weeks + 2 practice exams.

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RCM Accelerated Grade 10 History (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Recommended for: Students wishing to complete RCM required courses
Class Time: June 1st - August 12th, 2025, 7:00-8:30pm
Semester Fee:

$995

Class Description: Dive into the depths of musical history with our Accelerated Summer History courses, designed to meet the requirements for the RCM online history exam across various levels. Successful completion of RCM Theory 8 Exam and a minimum age of 11 years old (at the time of registration) is required. Contact for Evaluation Test to be admitted into appropriate level. Classes are 1.5 hour in length Tue/Fri 7:00-8:30pm for 15 weeks + 1 private lesson and 2 practice exams.

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RCM Accelerated Grade 9 History (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Recommended for: Students wishing to complete RCM required courses
Class Time: June 1st - August 12th, 2025, 4:00-5:30pm
Semester Fee:

$995

Class Description: Dive into the depths of musical history with our Accelerated Summer History courses, designed to meet the requirements for the RCM online history exam across various levels. Successful completion of RCM Theory 8 Exam and a minimum age of 11 years old (at the time of registration) is required. Contact for Evaluation Test to be admitted into appropriate level. Classes are 1.5 hour in length Mon/Fri 4:00-5:30pm for 15 weeks + 1 private lesson and 2 practice exams.

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RCM Accelerated Grade 7 Theory (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Recommended for: Students wishing to complete RCM required courses
Class Time: May 21st - August 20th, 2025, 7:00-8:15pm
Semester Fee:

$650

Class Description: Master your theory skills with our Accelerated Summer courses, designed to fulfill all requirements for your RCM theory level. Online RCM exams for Theory 5-7 are optional, but they are highly recommended for students aiming to obtain the RCM comprehensive exam certificate. Classes are 1.25 hour in length for 12 weeks + 2 practice exams.

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RCM Accelerated Grade 8 Theory (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Recommended for: Students wishing to complete RCM required courses
Class Time: May 21st - August 20th, 2025, 5:15-6:00pm
Semester Fee:

$650

Class Description: Master your theory skills with our Accelerated Summer courses, designed to fulfill all requirements for your RCM theory level. The RCM Theory 8 exam is mandatory and must be completed either in-person or online. Classes are 1.25 hour in length for 12 weeks + 2 practice exams.

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RCM Accelerated Grade 6 Theory (online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Recommended for: Students wishing to complete RCM required courses
Class Time: May 21st - August 20th, 2025, 4:00-5:15pm
Semester Fee:

$650

Class Description: Master your theory skills with our Accelerated Summer courses, designed to fulfill all requirements for your RCM theory level. Online RCM exams for Theory 5-7 are optional, but they are highly recommended for students aiming to obtain the RCM comprehensive exam certificate. Classes are 1.25 hour in length for 12 weeks + 2 practice exams.

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RCM ARCT History (Online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Recommended for: Students wishing to complete RCM required courses
Class Time: June 1st - August 12th, 2025
Semester Fee:

$1095

Class Description:

Fall intake: September - December
Winter intake: January - May
Summer intake: June - August

With the use of simplified class materials and thorough in-class discussions, and completion of RCM past exam papers, students will be ready for the RCM online History exam (exam may be completed any time after the final class of the term). Each student will receive a private lesson for review of the mandatory research essay. Online ARCT History exam is required for the RCM practical certificate. First Class: June 2026 (date and time tbc)

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RCM Accelerated ARCT Analysis (Online)

Instructor: Tiffany Lee
Recommended for: Students wishing to complete RCM examinations
Class Description:

Fall intake: September - May
Winter intake: January - August
Summer intake: June - December

With the use of simplified class materials and thorough in-class examples, learn how to analyze the formal music structures from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras. The in-person RCM exam is mandatory and must be completed in order to obtain your practical ARCT certificate. Successful completion of RCM Harmony 10 Exam and a minimum age of 12 years old (at the time of registration) is required. Contact for Evaluation Test to be admitted into appropriate level. First class: June 2026 (date and time tbc)

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