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2021.22 Exam Dates
May/June Session
| Event |
Date |
| Online Registration Opens |
January 4, 2022 |
| Online Registration Deadline |
February 22, 2022 |
| Theory Examinations |
Remote: May 13 & 14, 2022 (Advanced Theory Remote Exams Only)
|
| Practical Examinations |
In-Person: May 15 – June 5, 2022 |
2021.22 Theory (Academic) Exam Dates
Theory Examinations take place only on the dates stated above and according to the following schedule:
| Subject |
Day |
Time |
| Level 9 Harmony |
Saturday |
2:00 pm–5:00 pm |
| Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint |
Saturday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint |
Saturday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| ARCT Analysis |
Saturday |
2:00–5:00 pm |
| Speech Arts Technical Theory Levels 1-4 (Winter & Spring sessions only) |
Friday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Speech Arts History & Literature Theory Levels 1-3 (Winter & Spring sessions only) |
Friday |
2:00–5:00 pm |
| ARCT Teacher's Written |
Friday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Elementary Piano Pedagogy Written |
Friday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Intermediate Piano Pedagogy Written |
Friday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Advanced Piano Pedagogy Written |
Friday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
Alternate Theory Examination Schedule
The following exams are offered at these alternate seatings to accommodate candidates who may have a conflict with the original date and time.
| Subject |
Day |
Time |
| Level 9 Harmony |
Friday |
9:30–12:30 pm |
| Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint |
Friday |
9:30–12:30 pm |
| ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint |
Friday |
9:30–12:30 pm |
| ARCT Analysis |
Friday |
9:30–12:30 pm |
2022.23 Exam Dates
August Session
| Event |
Date |
| Registration Opens |
April 12, 2022 |
| Registration Deadline |
May 10, 2022 |
| Theory Examinations |
August 5 & 6, 2022 |
| Practical Examinations |
July 29–August 4, 2022 |
November/December Session
| Event |
Date |
| Registration Opens |
September 7, 2022 |
| Registration Deadline |
October 12, 2022 |
| Theory Examinations |
December 9 & 10, 2022 |
| Practical Examinations |
November 26–December 8, 2022 |
May/June Session
| Event |
Date |
| Registration Opens |
January 4, 2023 |
| Registration Deadline |
February 14, 2023 |
| Theory Examinations |
May 12 & 13, 2023 |
| Practical Examinations |
May 14–June 4, 2023 |
2022.23 Theory (Academic) Exam Dates
Theory Examinations take place only on the dates stated above and according to the following schedule:
| Subject |
Day |
Time |
| Level 9 Harmony |
Saturday |
2:00 pm–5:00 pm |
| Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint |
Saturday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint |
Saturday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| ARCT Analysis |
Saturday |
2:00–5:00 pm |
| Speech Arts Technical Theory Levels 1-4 (Winter & Spring sessions only) |
Friday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Speech Arts History & Literature Theory Levels 1-3 (Winter & Spring sessions only) |
Friday |
2:00–5:00 pm |
| ARCT Teacher's Written |
Friday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Elementary Piano Pedagogy Written |
Friday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Intermediate Piano Pedagogy Written |
Friday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Advanced Piano Pedagogy Written |
Friday |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
Alternate Theory Examination Schedule
The following exams are offered at these alternate seatings to accommodate candidates who may have a conflict with the original date and time.
| Subject |
Day |
Time |
| Level 9 Harmony |
Friday |
9:30–12:30 pm |
| Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint |
Friday |
9:30–12:30 pm |
| ARCT Harmony & Counterpoint |
Friday |
9:30–12:30 pm |
| ARCT Analysis |
Friday |
9:30–12:30 pm |