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Theory: Level 9 History (In Person)

Theory: Level 9 History (In Person)
Theory: Level 9 History - book cover
  • Instructor:  Oscar Peterson School of Music Faculty

Course Description

This history class is in person only at the Oscar Peterson School of Music's downtown Toronto location. Visit Level 9 History (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 History 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 in-person 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 TEXTS*

*Students must purchase course textbooks prior to the first class.
**Visit shop.rcmusic.com to purchase RCM publications. 


COURSE OUTLINE

  • the materials of music
  • the Baroque Era (Vivaldi, Bach, Handel)
  • the Classical Era (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven)
  • the Romantic Era (Schubert, Chopin, Berlioz, Bizet)
  • the Modern Era (Debussy, Stravinsky, Bernstein, Louie, Adams)

Theory: Level 9 - History

Fall Term Accelerated (In person)

Dates TBA
Instructor: Oscar Peterson School Faculty

Spring Term Accelerated (In person)

Dates TBA
Instructor: Oscar Peterson School Faculty