MUSIC THEORY / RUDIMENTS
Basic Rate for 2011-2012
(40 lessons - September to June)

Music Theory or Rudiments is fundamental and very useful subject that teaches to write and read musical notation, scales, rhythm, music terminology in different languages, music form and basic musical analysis. Royal Conservatoire of Music offers 4 levels of Rudiments:

Preparatory Rudiments
Basic Rudiments
Intermediate Rudiments
Advanced Rudiments

Students will be tested in the following areas: exact dates of birth and death of composers; dates of important compositions; dates of musical time periods; important musical characteristics of composers, their compositions and time periods; people and places associated with composers; in-depth knowledge of musical terminology; writing an essay about composer’s life and musical style; in-depth analysis (essay style) of important musical compositions; reading the score (musical notes).

It is recommended to start Music Rudiments at the age of 7 or 8. It usually takes 3-6 month to prepare for each theory level. We offer 30 min., 45 min. or 60 min. weekly lessons. During the week student should spend 1-2 hours regularly for doing their homework.

Usually our students take 3 to 6 month to prepare for each theory exam.

Christopher Ludwig, M.Mus. Music Theory / Rudiments Christopher Ludwig is a Vancouver based composer, theory specilist and flute player. He hold Bachelor degrees in Music and in Education, as well as a Masters degree in Composition from the University of British Columbia. Some of Ludwig’s teachers include Canadian composers Stephen Chatman, Larry Nickel and Robert Pritchard. Mr. Ludwig is happy to join World of Music and Arts as a theory specialist in Rudiments, Music History, Harmony, Counterpoint and Analysis as well as Composition. Schedule availability: Fridays:  available Info: 604-809-5730 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pam Lam, B.Mus Theory Specialist In addition to being a gifted pianist, Pam Lam has a very impressive success rate for preparing students to take RCM examination is Theory Rudiments. The average mark her students get is : 95%. Ms. Lam has appeared as a soloist and chamber musician in North America and Asia, sharing her passion for piano playing. Pam received her Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Victoria while studying with Bruce Vogt. After graduation, Pam continued her music studies to become a Certified Instructor of both Kindermusik and the Kelly Kirby Piano Program. In addition to her formal training and certification, Pam has also had the privilege of learning directly from world renowned musicians Eugene Skovorodnikov, Anna Vavilova and Ellen Silverman. Schedule availability:  Mondays: open in Sep. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays Info: 604-809-5730 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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World of Music and Arts
#140-6231 London Road,
Richmond, BC V7E3S3
Phone: 604-809-5730
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