THEORY RUDIMENTS: IMPORTANT: Students should register on RCM website by June 1st to take Exam. Exam cost is NOT included with this class. It is a separate fee of $125/Level 5, $135/Level 6, $155/Level 8, $165/Level 9 Harmony & History, $185 Level 10 Harmony/Counterpoint and History, to be paid when registering at RCM website. All materials will be provided by instructor.

Level 5 Theory (required for Grade 5 Practical subjects)
Level 6 Theory (required for Grade 6 Practical subjects)
Level 8 Theory (required for Grade 7 and Grade 8 Practical subjects)

HISTORY:
Level 9 History:  An Overview (required for Grade 9 Practical subjects)
Level 10 History: Middle Ages to Classical (required for Grade 10 Practical subjects)
ARCT History: Romantic to Modern (required for ARCT Practical subjects)

HARMONY:
Level 9 Harmony (required for Grade 9 Practical subjects)
Level 10 Harmony(required for Grade 10 Practical subjects)
ARCT Harmony (required for ARCT Practical subjects)

ANALYSIS:
ARCT Analysis (required for ARCT Practical subjects)

About our Teacher: Dr. Ross Braes, PhD
Dr. Braes earned his Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts in musicology at the University of Victoria. He returned to Vancouver in 1987 to complete his PhD in music theory at the University of British Columbia. His 30 years of teaching encompass all conservatory-style courses -Rudiments, Harmony, Counterpoint, Analysis and History, as well as and general music appreciation and composition. Dr. Braes’ students have achieved excellent marks on all scholastic exams with both Canadian conservatories and the American College Board (Advanced Placement examinations).  Dr. Braes also taught for a number of years at UBC focusing on aural skills and advanced theory.