Piano Syllabus, 2015 Edition
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Piano SYL LABUS / 2015 EDITION PianoPiano SYLLABUS / 20152015 EDITIONEDITION The Royal Conservatory © Copyright 2015 The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited All Rights Reserved The Royal Conservatory of Music 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. Advancing the transformative effect that music and the arts have on society lies at the heart of everything The Royal Conservatory does. Increasingly, music and the arts are also being recognized as crucial intellectual building blocks, closely linked to cognitive functions such as brain and verbal-linguistic development; spatial reasoning; complex problem solving in mathematics and science; the development of emotional intelligence; interpersonal skills; and self-expression. Since its inception in 1886, The Royal Conservatory has translated the latest research on music and arts education into effective programs benefiting millions of people around the world. The more than five million alumni of The Royal Conservatory have enjoyed the many benefits of music study and carried these benefits into subsequent careers in a wide range of fields, including medicine, business, politics, education, science, and sports. Others, such as Glenn Gould, Oscar Peterson, Diana Krall, Teresa Stratas, Sir Roger Norrington, and Jon Vickers, have achieved international musical acclaim. The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program provides a recognized standard of musical achievement through an effectively sequenced system of study and individual student assessments, from preparatory to advanced levels. Considered the foremost music education system in Canada, the United States, and many other countries around the world, its broad use has bound together individuals from these nations with the thread of shared creative experiences. SHIN SUGINO SHIN Message from the President The mission of The Royal Conservatory—to develop human potential through leadership in music and the arts—is based on the conviction that music and the arts are humanity’s greatest means to achieve personal growth and social cohesion. Since 1886 The Royal Conservatory has realized this mission by developing a structured system consisting of curriculum and assessment that fosters participation in music making and creative expression by millions of people. We believe that the curriculum at the core of our system is the finest in the world today. In order to ensure the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of our curriculum, we engage in an ongoing process of revitalization, which elicits the input of hundreds of leading teachers. The award-winning publications that support the use of the curriculum offer the widest selection of carefully selected and graded materials at all levels. Certificates and Diplomas from The Royal Conservatory of Music attained through examinations represent the gold standard in music education. The strength of the curriculum and assessment structure is reinforced by the distinguished College of Examiners—a group of outstanding musicians and teachers from Canada, the United States, and abroad who have been chosen for their experience, skill, and professionalism. A rigorous examiner apprenticeship program, combined with regular evaluation procedures, ensures consistency and an examination experience of the highest quality for candidates. As you pursue your studies or teach others, you become an important partner with The Royal Conservatory in helping all people to open critical windows for reflection, to unleash their creativity, and to make deeper connections with others. Dr. Peter C. Simon President and CEO The Royal Conservatory The Royal Conservatory of Music Certificate Program For over 125 years, The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) has provided an internationally renowned standard of music achievement through an effectively sequenced course of study from beginner to advanced levels. The program inspires excellence through individual student assessments at each level, and allows students to celebrate their accomplishments and track their progress with others across the country and around the world. What is the Certificate Program? The Certificate Program is a comprehensive and effectively sequenced program of music study and assessment, beginning with the Preparatory Level(s), followed by Levels 1 to 10, and concluding with the Associate Diploma (ARCT). A Licentiate Diploma (LRCM) in Piano Performance is also available. At each level, a Certificate of Achievement can be earned by successfully completing a Royal Conservatory practical examination. Why Follow the Certificate Program of Music Study? The Royal Conservatory’s assessment program develops complete musicianship by including technical tests, etudes, repertoire, ear tests, and sight reading in each practical examination. The program accelerates the development of musical literacy, increases understanding of the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of the musical language, and encourages an enriched understanding of stylistic and structural awareness. Contents 1: Introduction About Us 6 Examination Requirements 9 The Royal Conservatory 6 Prerequisites and Corequisites 9 The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program 6 Written Examinations 9 The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited 6 Repertoire 9 Additional Programs 6 Repertoire Lists 9 Da Capo Signs and Repeats 9 Getting Started 7 Memorization 10 Why Choose The Royal Conservatory 7 Substitutions 10 Certificate Program? Technical Requirements 11 Examinations Offered 7 Technical Tests 11 Contact Us 7 Etudes 11 Register for an Examination 8 Musicianship 11 Ear Tests 11 What’s New? 8 Sight Reading 11 2: Level-by-Level Requirements Elementary Certificates 12 Advanced Certificates 72 Preparatory A 12 Level 9 72 Preparatory B 16 Level 10 80 Level 1 21 Level 2 26 Diplomas 88 Level 3 32 Associate Diploma (ARCT) in Piano Performance 88 Level 4 38 Associate Diploma (ARCT) in Piano Pedagogy 95 Licentiate Diploma (LRCM) in Piano Performance 95 Intermediate Certificates 44 Level 5 44 Level 6 51 Level 7 58 Level 8 65 3: Policies and Reference Examination Regulations 96 Reference 99 Examination Procedures 96 Editions 99 Credits and Refunds for Missed Examinations 96 Abbreviations 99 Students with Special Needs 96 Resources for Examination Preparation 101 Certificates 96 Table of Marks 97 Appendices 102 Examination Results 97 Appendix A: Technical Tests Examples 102 Classification of Marks 98 Appendix B: Musicianship Examples 106 Split Level 10 Practical Examinations 98 Supplemental Examinations 98 Practical Examination Day 111 Checklist for Students 5 CONTENTS 1: Introduction About Us The Royal Conservatory The Royal Conservatory is one of the largest and most respected The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited music education institutions in the world. Providing the definitive As The Royal Conservatory’s publishing division, Frederick Harris standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, Music produces The Royal Conservatory’s renowned syllabi performance training, teacher certification, and arts-based and related teaching and examining materials for individual education and social programs, The Royal Conservatory makes a instruments, voice, and theoretical subjects. significant impact on the lives of millions of people globally. Notable alumni include: Additional Programs • Randy Bachman • Gordon Lightfoot Additional programs of The Royal Conservatory are delivered • Isabel Bayrakdarian • Lois Marshall through the following divisions: • Russell Braun • Sarah McLachlan • The Glenn Gould School provides professional training in music for gifted young artists at the undergraduate and • Martin Beaver • Oscar Peterson graduate levels. • Measha Brueggergosman • Adrianne Pieczonka • The Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young • Adrienne Clarkson • Gordon Pinsent Artists provides supportive, comprehensive training for • Bruce Cockburn • Paul Shaffer promising young musicians aged nine to eighteen. • David Foster • St. Lawrence String • The Marilyn Thomson Early Childhood Education Center Quartet develops innovative early childhood education programs, • Glenn Gould teacher certification, and digital early childhood education • Angela Hewitt • Teresa Stratas products for use by parents and their children. • Norman Jewison • Shania Twain • The Royal Conservatory School provides music classes and • Diana Krall • Jon Vickers private lessons for people of all ages and stages of musical development. Visit rcmusic.ca to learn more about the history of The Royal • Learning Through the Arts® supports excellence in public * Conservatory. education programs by utilizing the arts to enhance learning. • The Performing Arts Division programs superb performances and events in The Royal Conservatory’s three The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program venues: Koerner Hall, Mazzoleni Concert Hall in historic The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program provides a recognized Ihnatowycz Hall, and the Conservatory Theatre. standard of musical achievement through an effectively sequenced system of study and individual student assessments, from preparatory to advanced levels. More than 100,000 examinations are conducted