February: Teacher Led Online Theory Classes for May Exams

Advantages of Ware Academy Theory Classes

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Classes begin first weekend of February 2024.

Royal Conservatory of Music: May Examination Dates and Application Deadlines
Royal Conservatory of Music Theory and History Exams: Online exam, no registration deadline.
Royal Conservatory of Music Exam dates for: Level 9 Harmony and Counterpoint,
Level 10 Harmony and Counterpoint, ARCT Harmony and Counterpoint,
and Analysis Exams: 5/10/2024 & 5/11/2024 (Canada & US)
Royal Conservatory of Music Examination Registration Deadlines:
Canadian Deadline 3/5/2024. US Deadline: 2/13/2024

See Frequent Theory Questions and Their Answers.

Selecting the appropriate class for levels 5, 6, 7, or 8 theory.

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Theory Classes for Grades 5-6-7-8 Performance Certificate

Levels 8 Theory Certificate: Required for Level 8, L9, L10, and ARCT Performance Certificate

Comprehensive Level 5, 6, 7, & 8 Theory, Teacher-Led Classes $450
Required Textbok: Theory of the Spheres: Level 5, 6, 7 & 8 Theory by L & P Ware $55. Optional: Theory of the Spheres Answer Book for Pratice Sheets: $40
(15 x 2) 30 hrs. (Professor Lynn Ware, MM, KSU)

Required for Levels 8 through ARCT Performance Certificate and
Satisfies requirement for L-5, 6 and 7 practical certificate.
Classes begin any time 5 students enroll for the class.
Royal Conservatory of Music Level 8 Online Theory Exam and study guide. Exam hould be taken at the end of the class.
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Level 5, 6, 7, or 8 Theory Private Online Lessons Packages
Private Online Lesson Package: (See private theory packages.)

Theory Classes for Grade 9 Performance Certificate

Harmony and History Requirement for Levels 9 Performance Certificate,
Through ARCT Performance Certificate Level 9 History Classes begin any time 5 students enroll for the class.
Royal Conservatory of Music Level 9 Online History Exam should be taken when class ends.
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Next Class:
Level 9 History, Teacher-Led Classes: $395
Textbook $45: Bach to Bernstein, by L. Harting-Ware
Saturday Time TBA (12 x 2) 24 hrs
Professor Lynn Ware, MM, KSU

Level 9 Harmony and Counterpoint, Teacher-Led Classes: $550
Textbook $65: Harmony of the Spheres Vol. 1, for Level-9 Harmony by P. Ware
Required for Grade 9 Performance Certificate
1. Sunday 3:00-5:30 PM-EST (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 02-18-2024 (Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale)

Theory Classes for Grade 10 Performance Certificate

Harmony and History Requirement for Levels 10 Performance Certificate, Through ARCT Performance Certificate

Level 10 History, Teacher-Led Classes: $395
Textbook $45: From Bingen to Beethoven, by L. Harting-Ware
Required for Grade 10 Performance Certificate
Classes begin any time 5 students enroll for the class.
Royal Conservatory of Music Level 10 Online History Exam should be taken when class ends.
Call and send in your registration form.
TBA (12 x 2) 24 hrs
Professor Lynn Ware, MM, KSU

Level 10 Harmony and Counterpoint, Teacher-Led Classes: $575
Textbook $75: Harmony of the Spheres, Vol. 2, for Level-10 Exam by P. Ware
1. Saturday 3:00-5:30 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 02-17-2024 (Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale)

Theory Classes for Grade ARCT Performance Certificate
What is required for ARCT theory certificate?

Level ARCT History, Teacher-Led Classes: $475
Textbook $52.45 RCMusic Celebrate Theory ARCT History
Classes begin any time 5 students enroll for the class.
Royal Conservatory of Music Level 9 Online History Exam should be taken when class ends.
Call and send in your registration form.
TBA (12 x 2) 24 hrs
Dr. Paul Jessen, DMA, U of M

Level ARCT Harmony and Counterpoint, Teacher-Led Classes: $600
Textbook $85: Harmony of the Spheres, Vol. 3, for Level-ARCT Harmony and Counterpoint Exam by P. Ware
1. Friday 6:30-9:00 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 02-09-2024 (Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale)

Level ARCT Analysis, Teacher-Led Classes: $600
Take after ARCT Harmony.
Textbook $85: Analysis in the Spheres, L-ARCT by P. Ware
1. Wednesday 7:00-9:30 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 02-04-2023 (Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale)

Private Online Lessons are offered in all theory subjects.
(See Private Theory Packages)

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Theory & Harmony Classes

•Teacher Led Online Music Theory Classes•

This February 2022, marks our three-year “anniversary” with online music Theory, Harmony, and History classes. We appreciate the convenience and strengths of the format over in-person lessons. In addition to time saved commuting, students receive the full class time allocation for working with the teacher. Over a 12-week format, that adds an additional 6 hours of problem solving, presentation and student questions. Tests are completed by the student outside this allocation. Parents are required to return them in pdf format for grading. Students who require more time to complete a test can take that time and check their work before submitting it.
Class Requirements :
1. Students should have a quiet room with a desk to concentrate. They must copy procedures and examples completed in class, into their textbook.
2. Have a good Wi-Fi connection or directly connect the computer to the modem.
3. Students must complete the homework listed in the weekly homework planner.
4. Students must download, complete, and return weekly tests as PDF files.

•Classes on Replay•

Because virtual classes are recorded, if a student misses a class (or part of a class), they can view and review the video. If a student does not understand a certain point, they are able to view that section of the class again. Theory class videos are made accessible to students until the class finishes. Students are free to travel and attend their class from a hotel or campground if Wi-Fi is available.
While some parents believe students do not concentrate as fully on zoom, our findings clearly indicate that zoom offers an outstanding opportunity for uninterrupted learning. With “uncontrollable talkers” able to mute themselves, advantages outweigh disadvantages. Students can eat/drink without interrupting others, are not inclined to distraction from cell phones, can always hear the teacher and see the work being done in the textbook from a quiet environment. Zoom preserves an element of respect, calm and good behaviour to everyone’s benefit. The grades reflect improvements due to all the above factors.

•L8 Theory Price Comparison•

For some parents, price is the “only difference” when considering options. Comprehensive Theory Level 8 is $505 for class and book. Students then purchase the online study guide and exam for $210 to complete the requirement. If they choose the online study guides with exam, the 4 levels x $210 equal $840. There is not a significant difference. The true choice is interacting with a computer versus a teacher and classmates.

Peteer Ware teaching Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint Class

•Winter Theory Classes•

Music students are busy. Daily practice requirements intermingle with school homework and a variety of athletic and extra classes. Music theory, harmony and history classes require a dedicated minimum of one hour of work per day throughout the full week (7 hours of work per week). If the student misses a week, they need to complete the assigned homework and memory listed in the textbook. Plan to incorporate a Private Online Lesson with the instructor.
Students arrive early to have homework checked at the desk. Children with learning disabilities will require Private Online Lessons to supplement the classes. Enroll students who have forgotten their rudiments or harmony in Private Online Lessons at the start of the class to ensure understanding. Weekly tests allow parents to monitor progress, with mock exams at the end from the Official Examination Papers.

•Introduction Video to Level 5-8 Comprehensive Music Theory with Lynn Ware•

National Gold Medal in Music Theory Winner

Eric Tan with his Music Theory Teachers Lynn and Peter Ware

Eric Tan received the highest national theory average for all theory exams required for ARCT in Canada (excluding rudiments classes). His grade average was 95! See other National Gold Medal Winners from Ware.

Theory Classes require consistent and methodical minds to develop intellectual capacity. A positive, pro-active attitude is essential for students to absorb ideas.

•Teacher Led Online Music Classes•

Textbook and Practice sheets screen shared.

Teacher available for questions during the class. They demonstrate procedures and work examples with students. Extra online videos demonstrate single practice sheet from the textbook for review.

Recorded Virtual Online Classes are available for replay during the term.

Harmony and Level 5-8 Theory: 3 or more weekly tests. Parents can monitor progress for realistic expectations.

Students of Ware have gone on to Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Cornell.

•Required Acoma Textbooks•

Authors Lynn and Peter Ware wrote the required class textbooks, published by Acoma Company. They offer a consistent, organized approach allowing a comfortable progression and transition through the theory requirements. : We recommend parental supervision for young students. Textbook prices on this page are for students who enroll in classes or Private Online Lessons at Ware Academy of Music.