Theory: Level 9 Harmony (In Person)
Theory: Level 9 Harmony (In Person)
Course Description
This theory class is in person only at the Oscar Peterson School of Music's downtown Toronto location. Visit Level 9 Harmony (Online) for classes delivered via Zoom.
NOTE: Tuition does not include textbooks or exam. Students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks and registering for exams.
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.
Tuition includes:
- Weekly classes:from September to June (Full Year or Fall/Winter Term)
- In-person classes taught by OPSM faculty who are also RCM Examiners
- Moodle Account to access instructor handouts and upload assignments
REQUIRED COURSE TEXTBOOKS*:
*Students must purchase course textbooks prior to the first class.
**Visit
shop.rcmusic.com to purchase RCM publications.
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)
Theory: Level 9 - Harmony
Fall Term Accelerated (In person)
WEDNESDAY
SATURDAY