RCM Cello ARCT in Cello Performance
Diploma level, evaluated as a concert performance with excellence expected in every aspect. Repertoire: one selection each from List A, List B, List C, and List D, plus two orchestral excerpts (one from Group 1, one from Group 2). At least two years of study after Grade 10 is recommended; pass mark 70. Theory prerequisites/co-requisites include Advanced Rudiments, Intermediate Harmony or Intermediate Keyboard Harmony, History 1, History 2, History 3, plus (per the certificate overview) two of Advanced Harmony/Advanced Keyboard Harmony, Analysis, or Counterpoint, and Grade 6 Piano. Confidence high for STRUCTURE and co-requisites (read directly from the 2013 PDF).
Based on the RCM Cello Syllabus, 2013 Edition (filename s37_cellosyl_2016 on the official RCM CDN; verified directly from the PDF). Repertoire/technique tied to the Cello Series, 2013 Edition (Frederick Harris). Same RCM-wide Sept 1 2024 musicianship revision caveat applies to the ear/sight-reading sections.. Exact repertoire lists, technical requirements, and mark breakdowns change by edition and exam cycle. Always confirm the current requirements on the official syllabus: RCM strings syllabus
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What is involved in RCM Cello ARCT in Cello Performance?
Diploma level, evaluated as a concert performance with excellence expected in every aspect. Repertoire: one selection each from List A, List B, List C, and List D, plus two orchestral excerpts (one from Group 1, one from Group 2). At least two years of study after Grade 10 is recommended; pass mark 70. Theory prerequisites/co-requisites include Advanced Rudiments, Intermediate Harmony or Intermediate Keyboard Harmony, History 1, History 2, History 3, plus (per the certificate overview) two of Advanced Harmony/Advanced Keyboard Harmony, Analysis, or Counterpoint, and Grade 6 Piano. Confidence high for STRUCTURE and co-requisites (read directly from the 2013 PDF). This is based on the RCM Cello Syllabus, 2013 Edition (filename s37_cellosyl_2016 on the official RCM CDN; verified directly from the PDF). Repertoire/technique tied to the Cello Series, 2013 Edition (Frederick Harris). Same RCM-wide Sept 1 2024 musicianship revision caveat applies to the ear/sight-reading sections.; the exact repertoire lists and mark breakdown change by edition, so confirm the current requirements on the official RCM syllabus.
How do I practice for an RCM Cello exam?
Build your repertoire and technical requirements slowly and clean, then record them and get scored on intonation, evenness, and tone, the same things an examiner listens for. Orchestra Kingdom scores cello takes. Your first take is free, no signup.