The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Theory Exam Prep Classes

The Cosmo School of Music is once again running our online comprehensive weekday course to prepare students for the RCM Level 8 Theory Exam this summer. This course, taught by a member of the RCM College of Examiners, will cover Levels 5 through 8 Rudiments to prepare students of all beginner/intermediate levels for this exam. We are also running a special session of the Grade 9 Harmony course for those students wanting to work towards their advanced theory exams.

Did you know that RCM Practical & Theory exams may count towards Canadian high school credits?

A maximum of 1 Grade 11 university/college preparation music credit may be awarded towards the OSSD for the successful completion of the following:

  • Level 7 Practical and Level 7 Theory, The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program

A maximum of 1 Grade 12 university/college preparation music credit may be awarded towards the OSSD for the successful completion of the following:

  • Level 8 Practical and Level 8 Theory, The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program

Levels 5–8 Comprehensive Theory

Dates:

July 4 to August 5, 2022
every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Holidays:

For Monday, August 1 (Family Day) there will be a class on Friday, August 5 in lieu of this holiday.

Time:

4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Class Hours:

30 hours (1.5 hours x 20 classes).

Textbooks:
Supplies:

Pencil, eraser, ruler, and binder.

Technology Requirements:

Printer and paper, Zoom platform.

Level 9 Harmony

Dates:

July 5 to August 4, 2022
every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Time:

1:00pm-3:00pm
Textbooks:

Supplies:

Pencil, eraser, ruler, and binder.

Technology Requirements:

Printer and paper, Zoom platform.

Register for Theory Course

Online Learning Management System

This form allows you to select from the following:

  • Class and time - select the Group Theory course to register for
  • Payment method - at this time, only credit card payments are being accepted

Once you've made your choices above, you will be directed to either sign in to our Learning Management System (if you're an existing Cosmo School of Music student/family), or directed to complete our registration form and provide your payment information. Once completed, you will receive a confirmation email, and your lessons will be booked automatically. We will follow up with any specific information you may need for your first lesson.

Daisy Tam

Instruments: Group Theory - Comprehensive, Harmony, History

Education: Master of Arts in Music Theory and Bachelor of Arts (Honours Specialization in Music), Western University; ARCT Diploma (Piano Performance), The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM)

Languages: English

Daisy holds a Master of Arts in Music Theory and a Bachelor of Arts Honors Specialization in Music from the University of Western Ontario. She also holds an ARCT Diploma in Piano Performance from The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM).

Daisy is an RCM certified teacher in piano, theory, harmony, and music history and is a member of the RCM College of Examiners as a theory examiner. She has guided students to achieve outstanding examination results and recognitions, including the RCM National Gold Medal for Excellence in Theory. Furthermore, Daisy is interested in music theory pedagogy.

In her spare time, she enjoys running and looking after her spirited beagle.

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