RCM Viola exams

The RCM viola program runs from Preparatory through the ARCT diploma. Each level adds repertoire, technical requirements, ear training, and sight-reading. Pick a level below for an overview, then record your pieces and find out where they stand before the exam. Based on the RCM Viola Syllabus, 2013 Edition (filename s38_violasyl_rcm_2016 on the official RCM CDN; verified directly from the PDF). Repertoire/technique tied to the Viola Series, 2013 Edition (Frederick Harris). Note: musicianship/aural+sight-reading requirements were revised RCM-wide effective Sept 1 2024, so the ear/sight-reading SECTIONS of this 2013 syllabus may now be superseded; the technique and repertoire-list STRUCTURE described here is from the 2013 edition.; confirm exact requirements on the official syllabus.

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Levels

RCM Viola Preparatory
RCM Viola Grade 1
RCM Viola Grade 5
RCM Viola Grade 8
RCM Viola Grade 10
RCM Viola ARCT in Viola Performance

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