RCM Examinations
THE ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
MORGANTOWN, WV
The West Virginia University Community Music Program is back to offering the national RCM Examinations for the Spring-Summer 2024 at the Canady Creative Arts Center on Evansdale campus.
In 2024 the Performance and Theory/History/Harmony exams will take place on Saturday, May 18, and Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and May 11 respectively, and we are welcoming students and residents from the state of West Virginia, as well as neighboring counties of the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Ohio.
If you or your children wish to take the exams, contact the program's RCM representative and coordinator Mrs. Karen Taddie at kitaddie@yahoo.com or ktaddie@retiree.wvu.edu.
What is the The Royal Conservatory of Music?
The Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada) has been a leader in developing human potential through music education and the arts for over 135 years. The program is used by over 30,000 teachers to support 500,000 students across North America, and over 5 million RCM alumni have built careers in a wide range of fields, including medicine, law, journalism, and professional athletics.
What are The Royal Conservatory of Music Exams and why should a student pursue them?
The Royal Conservatory Music Examinations is a comprehensive program (theory, technique, ear training, sight reading, studies, repertoire) that assesses and certifies student progress (for most instruments, not just piano) according to international standards. Extensively-trained certified examiners are sent to our site to evaluate student presentations.
The RCM Certificate Program provides a recognized standard of musical achievement through an effectively sequenced system of study and individual student assessments, from preparatory to advanced levels. Considered the foremost music education system in Canada, the United States, and many other countries around the world, its broad use has bound together individuals from these nations with the thread of shared creative experiences
Read more about RCM's mission and guide to the examination:
I am already a CMP student taking RCM performance/written preparation lessons.
How do I go about registering?
When students/parents register for the first time, they will need to create a log-in user-name/email & password. Remember this info for easy access for future exams. Each registrant will also need to have available:
- the teacher's permanent number (if applicable if the teacher is a member), or phone number or email address
- Once registration is completed, each student then gets a permanent forever "student number" to use for future examinations. Remember this number for easy access for future exams!
Sign up for the exams through the RCM official website by following this link or contact the WVU Community Music Program RCM representative and coordinator Mrs.Karen Taddie at kitaddie@yahoo.com
