ARCT info

[da jake]

Is there an ARCT syllabus online that shows the required repertoire for performance?

Any other info in general would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[jz_rach2]

online..umm not that i know of. but it is included in the piano syllabus of the RCM, look through there. https://www.rcmexaminations.org/acadinfo/syllabi.htm#piano you can purchase the syllabus at the RCM music store

umm i'm currently working on my ARCT and it actually feels the same with any other grades. one thing i like about AR is that during the practical exam there is no listening/sight reading tests of any kind. it is like an individual solo concert for yourself in which you get to play all the wonderful pieces. the theory prequisites are, however, quite annoying. you must make sure you have passed all the theory requirements before you're able to take AR. this is important. -_-;;originally i was planning to take my AR this Aug but because i didn't have my 4history, my practical AR is postponed to Jan.  they wouldn't let me take it even though i was enrolled as a 4history student at the RCM this Jul.
here is my repetoire list if you're interested

List A: BACH - Partita no. 2: Sinfonia
List B: BEETHOVEN - Sonata in Eb + Op. 31 no. 3 "the Hunt" (complete)
List C: CHOPIN - Ballade No. 1 in c- op.23
List D: GRANADOS - The Maiden and the Nightingale
List E: KUZMENKO (canadian) - In Memoriam to the Victims of Chernobyl
concert etude: either LISZT - Un Sospiro from Trois Etudes de Concert
                        or CHOPIN - etude in g# - op. 25 no. 6 (the one in 3rds)
                        or CHOPIN - "revoluntionary etude"
best of luck =)

[da jake]

Thanks.

I haven't taken a single exam...ever, and know little theory. What do I have to do?

Best of luck on your exams btw.

[jz_rach2]

I haven't taken a single exam...ever, and know little theory. What do I have to do?

ah sadly you need your gr 10 certificate to do your AR practical-_-;; i really don't like this rule but sigh.
umm for your gr 10 certificate you need your gr 10 practical, gr 2 rudiment, gr 4 harmony, gr 3, and4 history. =(
good luck

[jeremyjchilds]

Thanks.

I haven't taken a single exam...ever, and know little theory. What do I have to do?

Best of luck on your exams btw.

I think you have to be realistic...do you have a teacher??

[da jake]

Yes I do have a teacher. A really good one.

Can any of the courses be challenged by writing the final in one sitting. I have very good knowledge of music history.

[jeremyjchilds]

You can challenge a comprehensive theory exam, provided that you have a degree or diploma from a recognized institution.

kind of a dumb rule...if you are smart enough to actually challenge the comprehensive theory, then that definitely says a lot...

[da jake]

OK forget it. I'll just be some crazy guy who can play the repertoire standards. 

[jeremyjchilds]

BTW are you and your teacher from Canada?