June and July: Teacher Lead Online Music Theory Classes for August Exams

Advantages of Ware Academy of Music Online Music Theory Classes

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August Examination for Harmony and Analysis:
Registration Deadline June 7, 2022
Exams: August 5 & 6, 2022 for Harmony and Analysis Only!
History Exams: Online exam any time.
Level 8 Theory: Online any time.

Avoid missing classes if possible.
Recording of the Missed Online classes available!
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Selecting the appropriate class for level 5, 6, 7, or 8 theory to take.

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Theory Classes for Levels 5-8 Performance Certificate

Level 5-6 Theory Class $425
Textbook $40: Theory of the Spheres: Level 5-6 by Lynn & Peter Ware
Required for Grade 5 & 6 Performance Certificate
Classes for Theory exams begin any time 5 students enroll for the class.
(Professor Lynn Ware, MM, KSU)

Comprehensive Level 5-8 Theory Classes $450
Textbook Book $50: Theory of the Spheres: Level 5, 6, 7 & 8 Theory by L & P Ware
1. Sunday 1:30-4:00 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 06-05-22. (12 x 2.5) 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 should be taken at the end of the class.
Call and send in your registration form.

Level 5, 6, 7, or 8 Theory Private Online Lessons Packages
Private Online Lesson Package: $65 an hour. (See private theory packages.)

Theory Classes for
Level 9 Performance Certificate

Level 9 History $425
Textbook $45: Bach to Bernstein, by L. Harting-Ware
Required for Level 9 Performance Certificate
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. (Dr. Paul Jessen, DMA, U of M)

Level 9 Harmony Classes $525
Textbook $65: Harmony of the Spheres Vol. 1, L-9 by P. Ware
Required for Level-9 Performance Certificate
1. Saturday 1:30-4:00 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 06-04-22 (Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale)
No class Canada Day Long Weekend.
From July 3 onward, classes occur twice a week.
Weekday class will be arranged.

Theory Classes for
Levels 10 Performance Certificate

Level 10 History $425.00
Textbook $45: From Bingen to Beethoven, by L. Harting-Ware
Required for Level 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. Get 5 friends and start a class!(Dr. Paul Jessen, DMA, U of M)

Level 10 Harmony and Counterpoint Classes $550
Textbook $65: Harmony of the Spheres, Vol. 2, L-10 by P. Ware
Required for Level-10 Performance Certificate
1. Sunday 1:30-4:00 PM PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 06-05-22 (Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale)
No class Canada Day Long Weekend.
From July 3 onward, classes occur twice a week.
Weekday class will be arranged.

Theory Classes for Level ARCT Performance Certificate

Level ARCT History $450*
Textbook $52.45 Celebrate Theory ARCT History
1. Monday & Wednesday: 1:00 - 3:00PM (12 x 2 hrs) 24 hrs
Begins 07-05-21 (Dr. Paul Jessen, DMA, U of M)

Classes begin any time 5 students enroll for the class.
Royal Conservatory of Music Level ARCT History Exam should be taken when class ends.
Call and send in your registration form. Get 5 friends and start a class!

ARCT Analysis $600 In Person class. Private lessons online.
Textbook $65: Analysis in the Spheres, by P. Ware
1. Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00PM - 2:30 PM (12 x 2.5 hrs) 30 hrs
Begins 06-29-21 (Dr. David Swan, DMA, IU)

Private Online Lessons are offered in all theory subjects.

August Examination Dates
Theory & Online History Exams: Flexable. Harmony and Analysis Exams: Saturday, Aug. 7th, 2021

See Private Theory Packages for all Subjects

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Theory & Harmony Classes

•Teacher Led Online Music Theory Classes•

This March 2021 marks our one-year “anniversary” with virtual online music Theory, Harmony, and History classes! We have come to 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.

•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 $500 for class and book. Students then purchase the online study guide and exam for $175 to complete the requirement. If they choose the online study guides with exam, the 4 levels x $175 equal $700. There is not a significant difference. The true choice is interacting with a computer versus a teacher and classmates.

•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.

History Classes

•Summer 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 two hours of work per day throughout the full week (14 hours of work per week). If the student misses a class, they need to complete the assigned homework and memory listed in the textbook.

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 in Canada for all his Music Theory examinations required for his ARCT (excluding rudiments classes). His grade average was 95! See other RCMusic National Gold Medal Winners from Ware.

Level 9 Through ARCT Theory Classes require consistent, methodical and dedicated minds and develop tremendous intellectual capacity. A positive, pro-active attitude is essential for students to absorb theoretical ideas. Positive attitude + Good Study Habits = Success. Students of Ware have gone on to Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Cornell.