1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Dean…………………………………………………………………………………… ... 3 Important Dates ............................................... ……………………………………………………………. 5 Important Notices……………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Faculty of The Glenn Gould School…………………………………………………………………………. 8 Performance Diploma Program - Overview………………………………………………………………... 9 Performance Diploma Piano Grid…………………………………………………………………………… 10 Performance Diploma Orchestral Instruments Grid……………………………………………………….. 12 Performance Diploma Voice Grid……………………………………………………………………………. 14 Performance Diploma Common Courses all Instruments………………………………………………… 16 Performance Diploma - Additional Piano Courses………………………………………………………… 19 Performance Diploma - Additional Orchestral Instruments Courses……………………………………..20 Performance Diploma - Additional Voice Courses………………………………………………………… 21 Artist Diploma Program - Overview…………………………………………………………………………. 23 Artist Diploma Program - Piano……………………………………………………………………………... 24 Artist Diploma Program - Orchestral Instruments…………………………………………………………. 27 Artist Diploma Program - Voice……………………………………………………………………………… 30 Academic Policies…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33 Administrative Policies………………………………………………………………………………………...36 Student Code of Conduct…………………………………………………………………………………….. 38 Financial Information………………………………………………………………………………………….. 40 Student Services………………………………………………………………………………………………. 42 Juries, Recitals and Master Classes………………………………………………………………………... 44 Administrative Directory………………………………………………………………………………………. 47 3 MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN Welcome to the 2012 – 2013 academic year at The Royal Conservatory's Glenn Gould School. We are all looking forward to another year of classes and performances in our new and highly acclaimed state-of-the-art facility, the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning. Since returning here in 2008 we have been inspired by its magical blend of old and new and its sheer architectural beauty, and I am sure that each of you will share this inspiration whether you are taking a lesson, attending a class, rehearsing, or practicing. The Royal Conservatory's new concert hall – Koerner Hall – opened in September 2009, and has proven to be an acoustical gem for performers and audience alike. Koerner Hall has had a major impact on stu- dent life, since all of our orchestra concerts, our opera, and events such as the finals of our concerto com- petition and chamber music competition are held there. In addition Glenn Gould School students have been able to attend a vast array of concerts given in Koerner Hall by many of the world's leading perform- ers. I look forward to seeing and hearing each of you this year, and you can be sure I will do everything possi- ble to help make your year artistically rewarding. James Anagnoson Dean The Glenn Gould School 4 Strengthening Canadian Society The Royal Conservatory is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world, providing the definitive standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, teacher certification, and arts-based social programs. The mission of The Royal Conservatory, to develop human potential through leadership in music and the arts, is based on the conviction that the arts are humanity's greatest means to achieve personal growth and social cohesion. The curriculum for the study of music developed by The Conservatory has become Canada's nation- al standard and its broad use has served to bind together the people of the nation with the thread of shared creative experiences. The over five million alumni of The Royal Conservatory have all enjoyed the many benefits of music study and carried these benefits into subsequent careers as doctors, engineers, lawyers, business leaders, athletes and teachers. Others, such as Glenn Gould, Oscar Peterson, Angela Hewitt, the St. Lawrence String Quartet, and Measha Brueggergosman have achieved international acclaim and defined Canada to the world. The Royal Conservatory is also a leader in the development of arts-based programs designed to address a range of social issues such as youth at risk, the development of children in their early years, and wellness in seniors. The Conservatory’s Learning Through the Arts® and Living Through the Arts® programs utilize the latest research findings in neuroscience and the social sciences to create practical education programs with specific objectives and quantifiable outcomes. At its national base, the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning in Toronto, The Royal Conservatory of- fers an extensive set of training programs for gifted young artists through The Glenn Gould School and The Young Artists Academy. The Conservatory also presents and produces a wide range of concerts featuring the finest Canadian and international artists in its magnificent performance spaces, Koerner Hall and Maz- zoleni Concert Hall. The Royal Conservatory has partnered with Carnegie Hall to launch The Achievement Program in the United States. The Achievement Program will promote and expand musical activity and make the study of music a central part of the lives of all Americans. Entrenched in the minds and hearts of Canadians, The Royal Conservatory has united generations of citizens since its inception in 1886. 5 IMPORTANT DATES 2012-2013 JULY 2012 1 HOLIDAY - Canada Day FEBRUARY 2013 AUGUST 2012 2 Vocal Showcase 6 HOLIDAY - Civic Holiday 11 - 15 Project Week (RCO 3), classes suspended 11 - 15 Reading Week for pianist and vocalists SEPTEMBER 2012 18 Holiday - Family Day 3 Holiday - Labour Day 19 - 22 Reading Week for instrumentalists 4 - 5 RCO Auditions 19 - 22 Staging Week for Opera participants 10 Deadline - first semester tuition 10 Fall semester classes begin MARCH 2013 21 Fall recital request deadline 11 - 13 Classes as scheduled 29 Nuit Blanche 14 - 15 Project Week (Opera), classes suspended 30 Deadline - add/drop Fall semester courses 18 - 20 Project Week (Opera), classes suspended 21 - 22 Classes as scheduled OCTOBER 2012 29 Holiday - Good Friday 1 - 5 Project Week (RCO 1), classes suspended 31 Holiday - Easter Sunday 8 Holiday - Canadian Thanksgiving 31 Last day to book a recital for 2013 graduation NOVEMBER 2012 APRIL 2013 16 - 17 Fall Opera 8 - 12 Project Week (RCO 4), classes suspended 26 Project Week (RCO 2), classes suspended 26 Last day of classes (Spring semester) 29 - May 3 Final examinations DECEMBER 2012 (Exam week includes Orchestral Prep Audition, 12 - 13 Concerto Competition Voice Mock Auditions and first year Juries) 14 Last day of Classes 17 - 21 Mid term and/or final Fall semester examinations MAY 2013 and Orchestral Prep Auditions 20 Holiday: Victoria Day 22 - 31 Holiday— Seasonal Break 31 Deadline for completion of all recitals JANUARY 2013 1 - 6 Holiday— Seasonal Break 7 Deadline - second semester tuition 7 Spring semester classes begin CLASS REGISTRATION INFORMATION 28 Deadline - add/drop Spring semester courses The academic year is comprised of 32 weeks: 28 Deadline - drop Full-year courses 24 Weeks of Classes/26 Weeks of Applied Study 2 Weeks of academic exam periods (end of each semester) Fall Semester Classes begin: Monday, September 10, 2012 Fall Semester Classes end: Friday, December 14, 2012 Mid Term or Final Examinations: December 17-21, 2012 Spring Semester Classes begin: Monday, January 7, 2013 Spring Semester Classes end: Friday, April 26, 2013 Final Examinations: April 20-May 3, 2013 The academic year ends on April 30, 2013 6 IMPORTANT NOTICES The Academic Calendar of The Glenn Gould School (GGS) is published in both online and printed editions. Every effort has been made to ensure the compatibility of both versions. In the case of any discrepancy, the online version shall ap- ply. Any post-publication corrections and/or updates to the print edition of the Academic Calendar will be posted on The Glenn Gould School Registrar’s website at: http://www.rcmusic.ca. Students are strongly advised to check back regularly to keep informed of changes. The School reserves the right to change without notice any information contained in this Calendar, including any rule or regulation pertaining to the standards for admission, the requirements for the continuation of study in, or the requirements for the granting of diplomas in any or all of its programs. The publication of information in this Calendar does not bind the School to the provision of courses, programs, schedules of studies, or facilities as listed herein. The School will not be liable for any interruption in, or cancellation of, any academic activities as set forth in this Calendar for any cause of any kind which is beyond the reasonable control of the School. CHANGES IN PROGRAMS The programs and courses that this Calendar lists and describes are available for the academic year(s) to which the Cal- endar applies. These programs and courses may not necessarily be available in subsequent years. If the School must change the content of programs, or withdraw them, all reasonable possible advance notice and alternative instruction will be given. The School will not, however, be liable for any loss, damages, or other expenses that such changes might cause. CHANGES IN COURSES For each program offered by The Glenn Gould School, the courses necessary to complete the minimum requirements of the program will be made available. We must, however, reserve the right to otherwise change the content of courses, instructors and instructional assignments, enrolment limitations, prerequisites and co-requisites, grading policies, and