VAM Summer Class Structure: RCM Music Theory & History

Make the most of summer by advancing your music studies with VAM’s Summer Theory courses. Designed as an intensive and results-oriented program, these classes provide focused preparation for the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) online History and Theory examinations.

Through structured lessons and guided review, students will strengthen their understanding of musical concepts while building the confidence needed to successfully complete their exams. The concentrated summer format allows learners to stay academically engaged, make meaningful progress in a short period of time, and check an important milestone off their musical journey.

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VAM Summer Class Structure: RCM Music Theory & History

RCM Accelerated ARCT History (in person)

Instructor: Daniel Marshall
Recommended for: Ages 13+
Class Time: July 6th - August 7th: 3:30-5:00pm
Semester Fee:

$715

Class Description: This fast-paced five-week ARCT History course is intended for dedicated students completing the ARCT History requirement, with concentrated study of the Romantic and Modern periods. Advanced in-person lectures are reinforced by structured assignments, including pre-recorded content, analytical writing, and online assessments. This course will prepare students for the online ARCT History exam. Summer 2026 Schedule: July 6th - Aug 7th - Monday, Wednesday, Friday each week (excluding Aug 3) | 3:30-5:00pm

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RCM Accelerated Grade 10 History (in person)

Instructor: Daniel Marshall
Recommended for: Ages 13+
Class Time: July 6th - August 7th: 2:00-3:30pm
Semester Fee:

$715

Class Description: An intensive five-week course focusing on the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Classical, and Romantic periods with an emphasis on the historical development of musical genres. In-person instruction is supported by asynchronous video content, regular online quizzes, and writing tasks that strengthen analytical and exam-oriented thinking. This course will prepare students for the online History 10 exam. Summer 2026 Schedule: July 6th - Aug 7th - Monday, Wednesday, Friday each week (excluding Aug 3) | 2:00-3:30pm

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RCM Accelerated Grade 9 History (in person)

Instructor: Daniel Marshall
Recommended for: Ages 13+
Class Time: July 6th - August 7th: 12:30-2:00pm
Semester Fee:

$715

Class Description: This accelerated course is designed for motivated students who wish to complete their Level 9 RCM History requirement through engaging live instruction supported by supplementary online resources. Students will explore key representative works and composers from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods. In addition to regular in-person classes, students will reinforce their learning through short video lessons, online practice quizzes, and writing assignments. This course will prepare students for the online History 9 exam. Summer 2026 Schedule: July 6th - Aug 7th - Monday, Wednesday, Friday each week (excluding Aug 3) | 12:30-2:00pm

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