Theory: Level 9 Harmony

This Advanced Level course corresponds to the content of a first-year college or university music program, and is designed to prepare students to write the Level 9 Harmony Examination. Students should be at least 14 years old as of the start of the course. It is recommended that students complete RCM Level 8 Theory before registering for this course. The completion of weekly homework assignments is required. Please see Course Outline below for more details.

• Weekly classes:
  • one class per week September to June (Full Year or Fall/Winter Term)
  • or, three (3) classes per week for Summer Intensive
• Moodle Account to access instructor handouts and upload assignments

• Celebrate Theory 9: Harmony
• 2023 Official Examination Papers: Level 9 Harmony

COURSE OUTLINE

Level 9 Harmony

• fundamentals of harmonic language
• introduction of two- and four- part writing
• writing in four parts in the style of J.S. Bach's chorales
• melody writing and melodic decoration
• harmonic and structural analysis (including 18th century dances and inventions)