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RCM Certificate Program examinations provide a national standard for students, parents and teachers to track and measure progress and achievements. Preparing for and successfully completing an examination builds self-confidence and helps students develop a sense of pride.

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2023.24 In-Person Exam Dates

August 2023 Session

Event Date
Registration Opens April 12, 2023
Registration Deadline May 10, 2023
Theory Examinations August 11 & 12, 2023
Practical Examinations August 4 - 10, 2023

November/December 2023 Session

Event Date
Registration Opens September 6, 2023
Registration Deadline October 11, 2023
Theory Examinations December 8 & 9, 2023
Practical Examinations November 25 - December 7, 2023

May/June 2024 Session

Event Date
Registration Opens January 3, 2024
Registration Deadline February 13, 2024
Theory Examinations May 10 & 11, 2024
Practical Examinations May 12 - June 2, 2024

2023.24 Theory Examination 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
Keyboard Harmony TBD TBD

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

2024.25 In-Person Exam Dates

August 2024 Session

Event Date
Registration Opens April 10, 2024
Registration Deadline May 15, 2024
Theory Examinations August 9 & 10, 2024
Practical Examinations August 2 - 8, 2024

November/December 2024 Session

Event Date
Registration Opens September 4, 2024
Registration Deadline October 16, 2024
Theory Examinations December 13 & 14, 2024
Practical Examinations November 30 - December 12, 2024

May/June 2025 Session

Event Date
Registration Opens January 5, 2025
Registration Deadline February 19, 2025
Theory Examinations May 9 & 10, 2025
Practical Examinations May 11 - June 1, 2025

2024.25 Theory Examination 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
Keyboard Harmony TBD TBD

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

 

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