2010 – 2011 EXAMINATION DATES
| WINTER SESSION 2012 | |
| Registration Deadline | November 01, 2011 |
| Theory Examinations | December 09 & 10, 2011 |
| Practical Examinations | January 16 - 28, 2012 |
| SPRING SESSION 2012 | |
| Registration Deadline | March 06, 2012 |
| Theory Examinations | May 11 & 12, 2012 |
| Practical Examinations | June 11 - 30, 2012 |
| SUMMER SESSION 2012 | |
| Registration Deadline | June 05, 2012 |
| Theory Examinations | August 10 & 11, 2012 |
| Practical Examinations | August 13 - 25, 2012 |
Practical Examinations take place Monday to Saturday from 9:00am to 5:30pm
Theory Examinations take place only on the dates stated above and according to the following schedule:
| SUBJECT | DAY | TIME |
| Basic Rudiments (Preliminary Rudiments) | Saturday | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| Intermediate Rudiments (Grade 1 Rudiments) | Saturday | 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
| Advanced Rudiments (Grade 2 Rudiments) | Saturday | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| History 1: An Overview (Grade 3 History) | Friday | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| History 2: Middle Ages to Classical (Grade 4 History) | Friday | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| History 3: 19th Century to Present (Grade 5 History) | Friday | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Certificates are mailed in October and April of each year to students who successfully complete all of the requirements for their grade. For Grades 5 through ARCT, students must also complete theory examinations before the practical examination certificate is issued. Please speak with your music teacher or consult the appropriate syllabus for complete details on certificate requirements.
| When you have completed... | You will receive a certificate for... |
| PRACTICAL | |
| Introductory Practical | Introductory Practical |
| Grade 1 Practical | Grade 1 Practical |
| Grade 2 Practical | Grade 2 Practical |
| Grade 3 Practical | Grade 3 Practical |
| Grade 4 Practical | Grade 4 Practical |
| Grade 5 Practical and Basic Rudiments | Grade 5 Practical |
| Grade 6 Practical and Intermediate Rudiments | Grade 6 Practical |
| Grade 7 Practical and Advanced Rudiments | Grade 7 Practical |
| Grade 8 Practical and Advanced Rudiments | Grade 8 Practical |
| Grade 9 Practical, Basic Harmony, History 1: An Overview and Advanced Rudiments | Grade 9 Practical |
| Grade 10 Practical, Intermediate Harmony, History 2: Middle Ages to Classical, History 1: An Overview, and Advanced Rudiments | Grade 10 Practical |
| THEORY | |
| Basic Rudiments | Preliminary Rudiments |
| Intermediate Rudiments | Grade 1 Rudiments |
| Advanced Rudiments | Grade 2 Rudiments |
| Basic Harmony and History 1: An Overview | Grade 3 Theory |
| Intermediate Harmony, History 2: Middle Ages to Classical, and Counterpoint | Grade 4 Theory |
| Advanced Harmony, History 3: 19th Century to Present and Analysis | Grade 5 Theory |
CLASSIFICATION OF MARKS
| FOR GRADES 1 – 10 | |
| Classification | Range of Marks |
| First Class Honours with Distinction | 90 – 100 |
| First Class Honours | 80 – 89 |
| Honours | 70 – 79 |
| Pass | 60 – 69 |
| Grade 10 ARCT prerequisite | 75 overall or 70% in each section |
| FOR PERFORMER'S AND TEACHER'S ARCT | |
| Classification | Range of Marks |
| First Class Honours with Distinction | 90 – 100 |
| First Class Honours | 80 – 89 |
| Honours | 70 – 79 |
| Pass (Performer’s) | minimum 70 |
| Pass (Teacher’s) | 75 overall or 70% in each section |
ACCREDITATION
In many school systems across Canada, achievement in RCM Examinations is recognized for credit toward secondary school graduation. Achievement in the Certificate Program of RCM Examinations is also considered an important element in entrance requirements for professional music programs at many universities and colleges across North America. Each Ministry of Education determines accreditation eligibility for their province. Students should consult with their private music teacher or school guidance counselor for more details.
| ONTARIO | ||
| Music Instrument | RCM Examinations Level | Receive Credit for... |
| Any music instrument that is examined, including voice, but does not include speech arts. | Grade 7 Practical + Grade 1 Rudiments | Grade 11 Credit |
| Any music instrument that is examined, including voice, but does not include speech arts. | Grade 8 Practical + Grade 2 Rudiments | Grade 12 Credit |
Please see www.rcmexaminations.org for more details.
