Legacy Giving and the Encore Society

Support the Future of Music. Leave a Lasting Legacy.

For more than 135 years, The Royal Conservatory of Music has shaped Canada’s cultural landscape through excellence in music education and performance. A legacy gift helps ensure this work continues for generations to come. 

When you include the RCM in your estate plans, you become part of the Encore Society — a community of thoughtful donors who believe in the power of music to transform lives

Legacy gifts play a critical role in the long-term sustainability of the RCM. They provide support for: 

• Access to music education for students from all backgrounds 
• High-quality programming at Koerner Hall 
• Emerging artists in the Glenn Gould School and The Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists 
• Nationally recognized programs like RCM Smart Start and the Oscar Peterson Program 
• New digital tools and learning platforms 
• ​The preservation and advancement of Canada’s musical heritage 

Whether your connection to the RCM comes through lessons, exams, concerts, or giving, your legacy gift reflects your values — and your belief in the importance of music in society.

Legacy gifts are flexible and simple to arrange. Common options include: 

• A gift in your will (bequest): The most common type of legacy gift, allowing you to designate a specific amount, percentage, or residue of your estate 
• RRSPs, RRIFs, or TFSAs: Naming the RCM as a beneficiary is a tax-efficient and easy way to give 
• Life Insurance: You can donate a new or existing policy 
• Gifts of Property/In Kind: Outright gifts of property such as real estate, artwork and musical instruments are accepted "in kind" based on suitability
• Publicly traded securities: Gifts of appreciated investments can offer tax benefits 
• ​Charitable remainder trusts or other planned arrangements (please speak with your advisor) 

Your legal or financial advisor can help determine what type of gift best fits your goals.