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SYLLABUS UPDATES The Guitar Syllabus, 2011 Edition, took effect September 1, 2011. Guitar requirements in the Guitar Syllabus, 2004 Edition will be accepted for a one-year crossover period ending August 31, 2012. The Speech Arts and Drama Syllabus, 2011 Edition took effect September 1, 2011. The new Syllabus has replaced the previous edition and there is no crossover period. The Voice Syllabus, 2012 Edition, will take effect September 1, 2012. Voice requirements in the Voice Syllabus, 2005 Edition will be accepted for a one-year crossover period ending August 31, 2013. GRADE 10 PIANO REPERTOIRE SUPPLEMENTAL Grade 10 Piano candidates are reminded that they may repeat, as a supplemental examination, any two sections of their practical examination, including repertoire. To satisfy the practical Grade 10 requirements, all supplemental practical examinations must be successfully completed within two years of the original practical examination period. iSCORE On January 11, 2012, The Royal Conservatory, together with Concordia University and Queen’s University, launched iSCORE, the first bilingual online module designed specifically to support music study and instruction. iSCORE helps facilitate communications between music teachers and students, regardless of distance or time, ensuring a thorough online learning and evaluation process. For more information, please visit iscore.rcmusic.ca THE MUSIC MATTERS BLOG — A PLACE FOR TEACHERS TO SHARE IDEAS! Connect with an international community of music teachers and join in conversations about pedagogy on our Music Matters Blog. This new interactive medium features speciallycommissioned articles, discussions with our noted alumni, and other personal interest blog posts. As well, previous Music Matters articles will be revisited and opened to discussion. Visit: rcmusic.ca/musicmattersblog 8 examinations.rcmusic.ca Q&A How does the new Preparatory level differ from the Introductory level in the previous syllabus? One difference teachers and candidates will notice in the 2012 edition of the syllabus, is that the Preparatory Examination is graded, whereas candidates received comments only for the Introductory examination as listed in the Voice Syllabus, 2005 edition. To aid beginning vocalists, marks for the Preparatory level are broken down into two equally-weighted categories: Voice Production and Presentation. Voice Production includes diction, note accuracy, rhythmic accuracy, intonation, and posture. Presentation encompasses facial expression/stage presence, breathing and phrasing, and memory. Like the Introductory Examination, candidates are required to prepare two pieces by different composers from the syllabus list, and must sing from memory. Is it mandatory that music from the Popular Music List be included in the examination repertoire? The Popular Music List is an exciting addition to the 2012 Voice Syllabus. Candidates from Grades 1 through 10 now have the option of preparing a selection from musical theatre, operetta, folk rock, jazz standards, and parlour songs for their examination. Candidates preparing for the Performer’s ARCT examination may choose to include a Popular Music selection. Teacher’s ARCT candidates must include one selection from the Popular Music list for the Performer’s ARCT (List F). When preparing a Popular Music selection, the candidate’s music must ABOUT THE VOICE SYLLABUS, 2012 EDITION match the arrangements in the books cited in the syllabus. For Grades 1 to 8, the music may be transposed, but for Grades 9 and 10 and both ARCT examinations the music must be performed in the original key. Will there be a crossover period for the new syllabus? Yes, teachers and candidates may prepare for examinations using either the Voice Syllabus, 2005 edition or the Voice Syllabus, 2012 edition for any examinations taking place between September 1, 2012 and August 31, 2013. I see that time limits are now suggested for repertoire beginning in Grade 6. Why were time limits introduced? What happens if my student exceeds the time limit? Suggested time limits for repertoire are provided in the new syllabus beginning at Grade 6. For example, Grade 6 candidates are advised that the repertoire portion of their examination program should not exceed fourteen minutes, while thirty minutes is suggested for Grade 10 candidates. The time limits were introduced to teach the necessary skill of appropriately timing a program, something that is crucial for auditions, recordings, and performances. Limits were introduced at the Grade 6 level in recognition of the increased level of maturity in the repertoire, which requires the same maturity in the candidate. Candidates who exceed the time limits may be stopped during their performance by the examiner. You Asked When will I receive my practical examination schedule for April? Confirmation numbers and schedules will be mailed to all registrants on or before March 9th, 2012.
a The Royal Conservatory Across Canada – The latest news about Royal Conservatory music and arts education in communities across Canada. THE ROYAL CONSERVATORY ACROSS CANADA Spotlight on Atlantic Canada GOLD MEDAL CEREMONY IN HALIFAX, NS An enthusiastic crowd greeted participants in the first ever Gold Medal Awards Ceremony, held Saturday, November 26 in the Lilian Peircey Room of the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Over 50 students and their teachers, as well as proud families, were addressed by Chief Examiner of Theoretical Subjects Maria Case and awarded Royal Conservatory Gold Medals. Several recipients were invited to perform in the Gold Medallists’ recital, which featured performances from piano, voice, violin, and speech arts and drama medalists. As part of The Royal Conservatory’s 125th anniversary celebrations, Silver Medals were transformed into Gold Medals. The recipients of these awards have achieved the highest mark in their region in their practical examination and have completed all theoretical co-requisites. We were thrilled to celebrate this significant accomplishment with the medalists, their families, and their teachers! We extend our thanks to Frances Royles, who performed the prelude, processional, and O Canada. Thank you also to the Nova Scotia Registered Music Teachers’ Association, particularly Lexie Blackler, who acted as the Reader for the ceremony, and The Royal Conservatory’s staff and volunteers, who planned and executed an impressive event and set a high standard for the next set of Gold Medal ceremonies in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMES TO THE “ISLANDS” The Royal Conservatory was pleased to present Teacher Professional Development Seminars in two new Atlantic Canada locations this past fall. We travelled to St. John’s, NF on October 26 and Charlottetown, PEI on October 27. Master teacher Dianne Werner gave two master classes featuring each island’s best students. The discussion following the student performances focused on developing a healthy and effective physical approach to the practice and performance of technical skills, and transitioning those skills into the study of repertoire. Active conversations about these topics continued through the lunch hour, and these ideas were reinforced in the afternoon session by Dr. Andrew Hisey. Dr. Hisey, a senior examiner with The Royal Conservatory, addressed the subject of practical examinations. While students and teachers may view examinations with apprehension, Dr. Hisey reminded the seminar attendees that examinations should provide a positive personal experience that motivates students to continue on their musical journey. His y ‘insider’ perspective allowed the group to look at the examination process from the examiner’s point of view. Helping students to do the same is one way to effectively prepare them for examination day. The closing discussions led by Dr. Hisey in both St. John’s and Charlottetown brought the main themes of the day to the forefront: that the experience of making music should be positive and affirming for all our students! Presenting our first Teacher Professional Development Seminars in Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island was a wonderful experience, and The Royal Conservatory looks forward to returning to Atlantic Canada with additional sessions in the spring. The Royal Conservatory would like to thank the PEIRMTA, Jean Taylor, and Jacqueline Sorenson Young for their contributions to the success of these two events. The virtuosos of tomorrow are seated at Yamaha pianos today We have been purchasing Yamaha pianos for over twenty years. �e tone, touch, and consistency of Yamaha pianos have made them the first choice of �e Royal Conservatory. Dr. Peter Simon President, �e Royal Conservatory ca.yamaha.com music MATTERS | Spring 2012 9
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