Most teachers in Canada may only be aware of one or two Music Exam Systems but there is actually quite a variety available. Each system has a different focus, giving students the option to choose the one that best suits their needs. Over six session, we explored three national and three international systems.
Monday, January 11, 2021 @ 10:00AM: Conservatory Canada
Conservatory Canada Executive Director, Derek Oger, will provide information on CC's Classical and Contemporary Idioms syllabi for piano and voice exams, (accredited for high school credits in the province of BC). He will also discuss the many flexible features that give studio teachers and students "More For Your Music," including current options for online exams. Join Derek to learn how CC puts studio teachers first! conservatorycanada.ca
Click here for the Conservatory Canada handout.
Monday, January 11, 2021 @ 11:00AM: British Columbia Conservatory of Music (BCCM)
British Columbia Conservatory of Music director, Christian Meyers will give an overview of the BCCM's enhanced and relevant piano curriculum. This involves an all new list of keys and revisions to the technical requirements for all grades, chord progression passages of up to eight measures replacing cadences and current short progressions for intermediate to advanced, grade 9 and 10 performance certificates, current repertoire and teacher resources, theory and piano transfer to BCCM for BC High school credit. bccmusic.ca
Click the following links for the BCCM handouts:
- BCCM Technique preview assembled
- BCCM Chords and cadences
- RCM to BCCM Equivalency Poster
- BCCM Performance progression
Monday, January 18, 2021 @ 10:00AM: Canadian National Conservatory of Music (CNCM)
Northern Lights Canadian National Conservatory of Music (CNCM) offers a variety of examination options - regular graded piano performance examinations, Musicianship exams and Music for Everyone programs (Star Performance and Popular). These programs provide achievable goals for busy students from young children to adults. The Music for Everyone Popular program helps students develop general musicianship skills through improvisation, harmonization through realization of lead sheets, transposition and performing with backing tracks. The Music for Everyone Star Performance exam might be ideal for a student having a very busy year and would enjoy a challenge/goal but with less preparation involved. CNCM also offers six different Piano Pedagogy Diplomas - all with a focus on creativity through own choice repertoire and Canadian content. CNCM Syllabi are available as free downloads at cncm.ca
Click here for the Canadian National Conservatory of Music handout.
Monday, February 1, 2021 @ 10:00AM: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)
ABRSM is the one of the world’s largest music education bodies, one of its largest music publishers and the world's leading provider of music exams, holding over 600,000 assessments in more than 90 countries every year. In partnership with four Royal Schools of Music, we support high-quality music-making and learning around the world. We offer pathways and resources for learners and teachers that help build musical skills, provide goals and encourage progress. We are delighted to be speaking at the BCRMTA this year. Chief Examiner, John Holmes is looking forward to sharing news about our new Performances Grades, recently launched in Canada. We look forward to meeting you and engaging in a healthy conversation at the end of the presentation! abrsm.org
Monday, February 8, 2021 @ 10:00AM: Trinity College
Trinity College London has a NEW Digital Grades and Diplomas music exams for all instruments including Singing and Musical Theatre. Trinity College London is an internationally recognized examinations board that operates in over 60 countries worldwide and examines over 850,000 candidates per year. Trinity is accredited by the Office of Qualifications and Accreditation Authority (OFQUAL) in Great Britain and other governmental authorities worldwide. Please join us to find out about our exciting new digital exam offerings providing opportunities for students to take the exams throughout the year wherever and whenever they are prepared and ready. Trinitycollege.com
Monday, February 22, 2021 @ 10:00AM: London College of Music
Established in 1877, the London College of Music Examinations (LCME) is the longest-established exam board for the creative arts in the UK and the only one that is part of a leading British university, the University of West London. We offer exams in a wide array of instruments, drama, musical theatre, music theory, and much more. Recently, we have launched our Digital Exams, which include both a Real-Time Online and Recorded option that can be taken in almost any subject at any time. lcme.uwl.ac.uk/home
Click here for the LCME presentation.