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Theory: Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint

Theory: Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint
Level 10: Harmony & Counterpoint - book cover
  • Instructor:  Oscar Peterson School of Music Faculty

Course Description

NOTE: All Fall and Winter Term classes are in person only. Tuition does not include textbooks or exam. Students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks and registering for exams. 

This accelerated, Advanced Level course corresponds to the content of a second-year college or university music program, and is designed to prepare students to write the Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint Examination. Students should be at least 14 years old as of the start of the course. Students must have completed RCM Level 9 Harmony 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:
    • 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
REQUIRED COURSE TEXTBOOKS*: *Students must purchase course textbooks prior to the first class


COURSE OUTLINE

Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint

  • leading-tone diminished 7th chord
  • dominant 9th and 13th chords
  • sequences
  • melody writing (16-measure binary form)
  • sonata form, rondo form, and fugal expression

Theory: Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint

Fall Term Accelerated (In person)


WEDNESDAY

September 25-December 11, 2024
6:00-8:20 pm
12 weekly classes
Instructor: George Thurgood
$615
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Winter Term Accelerated (In person)


WEDNESDAY

February 12- May 7, 2025
5:30-7:50 pm
12 weekly classes
Instructor: James Stager
$615
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Summer Intensive Courses offered July/August 2025. Opening for registration in Spring 2025.