National Music Certificate Program: Curriculum

Curriculum

Certificate Program

Quality of Service

Curriculum

Services for Students

Services for Teachers

Conclusion

Curriculum

The syllabi of The Royal Conservatory list the complete examination requirements for each level of study. The uniquely broad range of repertoire and etudes:

Includes standard repertoire from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th-century style periods
Provides teachers with a valuable pedagogical resource
Gives students a wide selection
Allows choice of examination programs according to individual musical interests and strengths

Outline of Requirements for Each Practical Piano Level

Level	Repertoire (one selection from each list)	Technical Requirements	Ear Tests	Sight Reading
Preparatory A	List A - left-hand melodies & part-playing List B - right-hand melodies	• Pentascales	• Rhythm Clapback • Melody Playback	• Play a melody at sight • Clap a rhythm at sight
Preparatory B	List A - left-hand melodies & part-playing List B - right-hand melodies	• Pentascales • One-octave scales	• Rhythm Clapback • Melody Playback	• Play a melody at sight • Clap a rhythm at sight
Grade 1	List A - Baroque or Classical List B - Romantic or 20th-century List C - Invention	• One study/etude • Scales • Triads	• Rhythm Clapback • Melody Playback	• Play a melody at sight • Clap a rhythm at sight
Grade 2	List A - Baroque or Classical List B - Romantic or 20th-century List C - Invention	• One study/etude • Scales • Triads	• Rhythm Clapback • Intervals • Melody Playback	• Play a melody at sight • Clap a rhythm at sight
Grade 3	List A - Baroque List B - Classical or Classical-style List C - Romantic or 20th-century	• Two studies/etudes • Scales • Triads	• Rhythm Clapback • Intervals • Melody Playback	• Play a melody at sight • Clap a rhythm at sight
Grade 4	List A - Baroque List B - Classical or Classical-style List C - Romantic or 20th-century	• Two studies/etudes • Scales • Triads • Arpeggios	• Rhythm Clapback • Intervals • Melody Playback	• Play a melody at sight • Clap a rhythm at sight
Grade 5	List A - Baroque List B - Classical or Classical-style List C - Romantic or 20th-century	• Two studies/etudes • Scales • Triads • Arpeggios • Chords	• Rhythm Clapback • Intervals • Melody Playback	• Play a melody at sight • Clap a rhythm at sight
Grade 6	List A - Baroque List B - Classical or Classical-style List C - Romantic or 20th-century	• Two studies/etudes • Scales • Triads • Arpeggios • Four-note Chords	• Rhythm Clapback • Intervals • Melody Playback • Chords	• Play a melody at sight • Clap a rhythm at sight
Grade 7	List A - Baroque List B - Classical or Classical-style List C - Romantic or 20th-century	• Two studies/etudes • Scales • Arpeggios • Four-note Chords	• Rhythm Clapback • Intervals • Melody Playback • Chords	• Play a melody at sight • Clap a rhythm at sight
Grade 8	List A - Baroque List B - Classical or Classical-style List C - Romantic List D - 20th-century	• Two studies/etudes • Scales • Arpeggios • Four-note Chords	• Intervals • Melody Playback • Chords • Cadences	• Play a melody at sight • Clap a rhythm at sight
Grade 9	List A - Baroque List B - Classical List C - Romantic List D - 20th-century	• Two studies/etudes • Scales • Arpeggios • Four-Note Chords • Octave Scales	• Intervals • Melody Playback • Chords • Cadences	• Play a melody at sight • Clap a rhythm at sight
Grade 10	List A - J.S. Bach List B - Classical Sonata List C - Romantic List D - 20th-century List E - 20th-century	• Two studies/etudes • Scales • Arpeggios • Four-Note Chords • Octave Scales	• Intervals • Melody Playback • Chords • Cadences	• Play a melody at sight • Clap a rhythm at sight
ARCT - Performers	Please consult the syllabus for examination requirements
ARCT - Teachers	Please consult the syllabus for examination requirements

Certificates are awarded to candidates for the completion of practical and theory examinations.

Certificate Requirements

Practical Certificates and Diplomas	Examinations Required
Preparatory A Piano	Preparatory A Piano
Preparatory B Piano	Preparatory B Piano
Grade 1 Piano	Grade 1 Piano
Grade 2 Piano	Grade 2 Piano
Grade 3 Piano	Grade 3 Piano
Grade 4 Piano	Grade 4 Piano
Grade 5 Piano	Grade 5 Piano, Preliminary Rudiments
Grade 6 Piano	Grade 6 Piano, Grade 1 Rudiments
Grade 7 Piano	Grade 7 Piano, Grade 2 Rudiments
Grade 8 Piano	Grade 8 Piano, Grade 2 Rudiments
Grade 9 Piano	Grade 9 Piano, Grade 2 Rudiments, Grade 3 Harmony, Grade 3 History
Grade 10 Piano	Grade 10 Piano, Grade 2 Rudiments, Grade 3 History, Grade 4 Harmony, Grade 4 History
Performer's ARCT	Performer's ARCT, Grade 2 Rudiments, Grade 3 History, Grade 4 History, Grade 4 Counterpoint, Grade 5 Harmony, Grade 5 History, Grade 5 Analysis
Teacher's ARCT	Teacher's ARCT (Parts 1, 2, and 3), Grade 2 Rudiments, Grade 3 History, Grade 4 History, Grade 4 Counterpoint, Grade 5 Harmony, Grade 5 History, Grade 5 Analysis

Achievement Certificates	Examinations Required
Preparatory Achievement	Preparatory A Piano, Preparatory B Piano, and Preparatory Theory

Theory Certificates	Examinations Required
Preparatory Theory	Preparatory Theory
Preliminary Theory	Preliminary Rudiments
Grade 1 Theory	Grade 1 Rudiments
Grade 2 Theory	Grade 2 Rudiments
Grade 3 Theory	Grade 3 Harmony, Grade 3 History
Grade 4 Theory	Grade 4 Harmony, Grade 4 History, Grade 4 Counterpoint
Grade 5 Theory	Grade 5 Harmony, Grade 5 History, Grade 5 Analysis