2. AA Leader in Music Education
for over 130 Years
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Providing programs and resources to support music teachers
Engaging and inspiring students by celebrating achievement!
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The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program
- Sound curriculum crafted by outstanding pedagogues
Award-winning resources that address different learning styles
outstanding repertoire from all style periods, including contemporary works by living American and Canadian composers
Certificates, diplomas, gold medals to celebrate success

3. The Royal Conservatory Mission
To develop human potential through leadership in music and the arts
The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program provides a path for structured music study, to foster the development of well-rounded musicianship 3

4. Benefits of Music Study
The Royal Conservatory has created two research papers to date which highlight the benefits of structured music education. These documents can be download from our website.
These documents can be shared with parents of your students, especially those who are new to the study of music. They make a strong case in support of first the benefits of music study, and then the value of following a structured program of study.

5. World Renowned Program Now under one brand! The Royal Conservatory
Recognized by colleges and universities throughout NA and around the world
students from the Certificate Program are welcomed with open arms and often test out of first-year classes
Now consolidated under one brand, and why. The certificates have said The Royal Conservatory for almost two years, so this name is familiar to students that are already following the program.

6. What is the Certificate Program?
Comprehensive system of music study and assessment
Elementary through Advanced Levels
The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program is a comprehensive system of music study and assessment from Elementary through to Advanced levels. In many countries, it is considered the gold standard for developing high-caliber musical literacy.

7. Inspired Learning Focuses on developing well-rounded musicianship
Regular assessments celebrate student progress
The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program focuses on the development of the whole musician.
Integrates the study of repertoire, etudes, ear tests, sight reading, technique, music theory and history

8. More than Piano… Syllabi for over 20 instruments plus voice
All available for free download online
Syllabi for strings – including harp which is becoming increasingly popular, brass, winds – even recorder!, keyboard including piano, organ, harpsichord and accordion, guitar
Syllabi provide extensive lists of repertoire, technique, and information on all of the exam requirements for every level

9. Structured Curriculum
Repertoire
Etudes
Technical Requirements
Aural Skills
Reading Skills
We take the guess work out of lesson planning by providing you with a collection of repertoire that has been specifically selected to develop the necessary technical skills at that particular level. Music from all style periods – something to appeal to every student
Each subsequent level builds on the student’s skills to develop a strong foundation of musicianship.
Progressive development of aural skills and reading skills ensures that your students will be lifelong musicians
For instrumentalists, orchestral excerpts have been selected to ensure that those students have everything they need to prepare auditions for youth orchestras, college auditions etc.
The High School students in our program becomes the star in the school band
- US band teachers have been using our syllabi to select level-appropriate solos for years!

10. Award-winning Publications for Piano & Supporting Resources
Frances Clark award for Celebration Series
Graded series for piano, voice, violin, guitar, flute, saxophone, clarinet, cello, viola, trumpet: repertoire from all style periods; enough rep for a year of study, etudes, technique, orchestral excerpts, vocalises
Systematic progression of 12 levels for piano, prep – 8 for other instruments to develop the well rounded musician
Technical requirements for piano; Four Star; Celebrate Theory – talk about ONLINE EAR

11. Outstanding Resources for Other Instruments
Flute – headjoint etudes, jazzy pieces, recordings of solo and solo with accomp
Voice – types of music, show tunes, careful handling of the voice, recordings piano only – joke about it!

13. All of The Royal Conservatory Syllabi are updated on a 7-year cycle
All of The Royal Conservatory Syllabi are updated on a 7-year cycle. This Theory Syllabus has significant changes and updates
- theory requirements support practical studies, and the development of well-rounded musicianship.

14. Celebrate Theory Preparatory Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
The colors of the book covers coordinate with the Celebration Series! This will make it easy for parents to find the right book, and encourage the concurrent study of theory.
To support the integration of theory into practical studies, and the relationship between “theory” and “practice”, there are many hands-on activities, including clapping, tapping, playing, singing at every stage
- New concepts are presented and experienced with activities the lesson or class)
- There are short sets of exercises for each topic (for homework)
- Let’s Explore at the end of each unit, provide opportunities for application of new concepts in repertoire, and also serve as a review of topics covered earlier. - Musical Interludes: Guided Listening (in the lesson, or at home with parents)

15. Four Star® Online
Online Four star – included with all book purchases and also now available for purchase as a digital product only
Features:
- Recordings on an acoustic piano for a high-quality, authentic sound
- Guided practice: users receive hints and feedback along the way
- Level-appropriate look and interaction
- Ability to select questions by category (for example, chords, intervals, melodies, rhythm) or randomize questions
- Digital on-screen keyboard for additional support
- Ability to record and self-evaluate rhythm clapback and melody playback

16. Four Star® Online Ear Training
Interface is welcoming, intuitive and inviting.
This is the Prep A (left) and Prep B (right) design
Four Star is also very easy it is to use! The questions are automatically randomized ensuring a new experience every time a student logs on!

17. Flexible Program Students work at their own pace
Adapts to a variety of learning styles
The program is designed to adapt to all types of students and learning styles. Students can work at their own pace through each level, allowing you to focus on nurturing their creativity and developing their musical skills with different genres of pieces. Our repertoire encompasses pieces from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern, contemporary and jazz idioms. We also have Popular Selection options at many levels, drawing from Broadway and pop hits. Discuss POPULAR SELECTION list here and repeat Teacher’s choice option

18. Lifelong Musicians Foundation for a lifetime of music making
Skills transfer to other instruments, other disciplines
The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program supports the development of well rounded musicianship by nurturing skills in the following areas:
Technical facility – technical tests, including scales, chords and arpeggios support and complement the study of repertoire at each level
- new patterns and keys are added gradually
Performance of Repertoire – repertoire is selected and review by leading pedagogues across North America. Students are presented with a selection of pieces from different musical eras at each level.
Musicianship – inclusion of aural skills at every level encourages the development of critical listening and supports the expansion of music literacy.
- Testing of rhythmic reading and sight playing ensures that students are developing the skills required to learn music independently.

19. Benefits of Structured Music Education
Promotes goal setting
Develops self-confidence
Provides consistency and standardization
What you’ll find is that by providing this systematic approach to teaching, with regular assessments, students are more likely to remain engaged and stick with their lessons.

20. Third Party Assessment
Students set goals, track their progress, and celebrate their accomplishments
Performance examinations for all instruments
Written examinations for theory
An important and central element of the program is the inclusion of ongoing third-party assessment. Research shows that students that work toward a goal are more motivated and more likely to continue, improving your student retention.
Talk about opportunities for recitals and other events that can celebrate preparation for exams, provide an opportunity to “rehearse” and to showcase your studio!
Examinations offered for both practical instruments and theory
Students work toward an end of level assessment

21. Demonstration Exam Level 4 Piano

22. Level 4 Piano Exam List A: Minuet in D minor, Buttstett
List B: Sonatina, Clementi
List C: Reflections, Alexander
Etudes: Sommersault King, The Top
Technical Tests
Ear Tests
Sight Reading

23. Repertoire: Marking Categories
Distinction
First Class Honors
Honors
Pass – 68

24. Recognizing Achievement
Certificate of Achievement
Center Awards
State Awards
National Gold Medals
Utah Festival of Excellence
Certificate of Achievement awarded upon the completion of all the requirements for each level
Center and State awards, and National Gold Medals offered each year for the highest mark by level in each discipline

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Once you sign up for a free teacher account, you’ll have access to resources that will help you prepare students for the RCM system.

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