Summer Intensive Program: Theory Individual Lessons
Theory: Individual Lessons
July 4-28, 2023
All 2023 Summer Intensive Theory classes are held online! Prior to registration, please contact the Artistic Director at [email protected] with any questions and to be placed in the appropriate class.
Registration deadline: July 1, 2023
Programs Offered
Sound Advice Theory and Ear Training Classes
Instructors: Christine Donkin, Rachel Hill, and Crystal Wiksyk
Sound Advice theory and ear-training classes and individual lessons are designed to encourage students to relate theoretical concepts to the actual sound of the music. Music listening, history and musical style is an integral part of our theory classes and students and melody writing and composition are introduced at every level.
Our classes offer an innovative and fun approach to integrating ear training and theory into music study. Students gain an enriched understanding and appreciation of music that will last a lifetime!
The Sound Advice program prepares students for the theory co-requisites for instrumental and vocal examinations, high school credits, and postsecondary theory placement but the main reason to study Sound Advice is to become a well-rounded musician.
Please contact the theory coordinator regarding placement before registering for classes. Classes and individual lessons can often be arranged to suit the student’s needs. If you are planning to write an RCM examination in August, confirm your placement in a class before registering for an examination.Sound Advice for Beginners (parents welcome)
Class times to be arranged – contact Artistic Director
July 4-14 | 9 x 1 hour sessions | $198.00
Using material from the Sound Advice program, students learn to read music and/or improve their reading and aural skills, laying the foundation for further studies of any instrument and enriching early music studies. Topics include ear-training and listening to and learning about various instruments and compositions. These classes provide an excellent foundation for future or current instrumental studies and enrich early music training. Parents are encouraged to participate and often enjoy the classes as much as their children!
Sound Advice Theory & Ear-Training - Level 3 or 4
Two week sessions in July
Class dates/times to be arranged – contact Artistic Director
10 x 2hr sessions | $440.00
Students continue to build their theory & ear-training skills and apply them to pieces they are learning to sing or play by learning to compose their own music.
Prerequisite: Previous level or equivalent music study
Required text: Sound Advice Theory & Ear-Training Levels 3 or 4 (2nd Editions)
Sound Advice Theory and Ear-Training – Level 5 or 6
10 x 2hr sessions | $440.00
Class dates/times to be arranged – contact Artistic Director
Level 5 and 6 covers the theory & ear-training requirements for RCM Grade 5 or 6 instrumental and vocal examinations.
Pre-requisite, the previous grade or equivalent.
Required text and sound files: Sound Advice Theory & Ear-Training Level 5 or 6 (2nd Edition)
Sound Advice Theory & Ear-Training – Level 7
Class dates/times to be arranged – contact Artistic Director
Level 7 covers the theory & ear-training requirements for Grade 7 instrumental and vocal examinations.
Pre-requisite, Theory 6 or equivalent.
Required text and sound files: Sound Advice Theory & Ear-Training Level 7 (2nd Edition)
Sound Advice Theory & Ear-Training – Level 8
10 x 2hr sessions | $440.00
Class dates/times to be arranged – contact Artistic Director
Level 8 covers the theory & ear-training requirements for Grade 8 instrumental and vocal examinations. Pre-requisite, Theory 7 or equivalent. Students in this class will be writing the RCM grade 8 theory examination and must confirm registration in the class prior to registering for the examination.
Required text and sound files: Sound Advice Theory and Ear-Training Level 8 (2nd Edition)
Harmony and Counterpoint
Instructors: Christine Donkin and Crystal Wiksyk
Lesson dates/times to be arranged – contact Artistic Director
Individual lessons are available on a limited basis for Harmony, Counterpoint, Composition, Ear-Training and Sight-Singing.
Topics include melody writing, harmonization in four parts, counterpoint, harmonic and structural analysis, modulation and form as required for RCM Level 9 or 10 Harmony and Counterpoint examinations.
Keyboard Harmony
Instructor: Anna Cal
Senior piano faculty member, Anna Cal, is offering keyboard harmony lessons again this summer! Individual lessons are available.
Lesson dates/times to be arranged – contact the instructor Anna Cal to coordinate a day and time.
Composition
Canadian composer Christine Donkin is offering individual instruction in composition. One-on-one lessons allow Christine to tailor her teaching approach to support each student composer’s unique goals and creative process, ranging from specialized instruction for those who are just starting their composition journey to occasional “check-in” lessons for more experienced students who are looking for feedback on in-progress projects.
Contact the instructor Christine Donkin for more information.