Theory: Level 9 Harmony (In Person)

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*:

• Celebrate Theory 9: Harmony
• 2025 Official Examination Papers: Level 9 Harmony**

*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)