September: Teacher Led Online Music Theory Classes for December Exam

Advantages of Ware Academy Theory Classes

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Peteer Ware teaching Level 10 Harmony & Counterpoint Class

Classes begin September 10, 11, 12, & 18 2021
No Theory Classes Thanksgiving Weekend: October 8, 9, & 10

December Examination Dates
On-Line RCMusic Theory Examination Registration Deadline: Nov. 2, 2021
Royal Conservatory of Music Teacher number for Ware Academyof Music: 50795
History Exams: Online exam any time.
Level 8 Theory: Online any time.
Harmony and Analysis Exams: 12/10/2021 & 12/11/2021

See frequent theory questions and their answers.

Selecting the appropriate class for level 5, 6, 7, or 8 theory to take.

Theory Classes for Levels 5-8 Performance Certificate
Level 5-6 Theory Class $385
Textbook $40: Comprehensive Level 5 & 6 Theory by L & P Ware
Required for Grade 5 & 6 Performance Certificate
1. Sunday 12:30 - 2:30 PM (12 x 2) 24 hrs
Begins TBA George Liu: MM U of T

Comprehensive Levels 5, 6, 7, & 8 Theory $450
Textbook Book $50: Comprehensive Level 5, 6, 7 & 8 Theory by L & P Ware
Covers Levels 5, 6, 7, 8 theory requirements: Save $1455
Required for Grades 8-ARCT Performance Certificate and Satisfies requirement for Grade 5, 6 and 7 practical certificate.
1. Saturday 3:30-6:00 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 09-18-21 Professor Lynn Ware, MM, KSU
2. Sunday 4:00-6:30 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 09-19-21 Professor Lynn Ware, MM, KSU

Theory Classes for Level 9 Performance Certificate

Level 9 History $395
Textbook $45: Bach to Bernstein, by L. Harting-Ware
Required for Grade 9 Performance Certificate
1. Saturday 1:30-3:30 PM (12 x 2) 24 hrs
Begins 09-18-21 Professor Lynn Ware, MM, KSU
2. Friday 7:00-9:00 PM (12 x 2) 24 hrs
Begins 09-17 Dr. Paul Jessen, DMA, U of M

Level 9 Harmony $500
Textbook $65: Harmony of the Spheres, Vol. 1, by P. Ware
Required for Grade 9 Performance Certificate
1. Saturday 1:30-4:00 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 09-11-21 Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale
2. Sunday 1:30-4:00 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 09-12-21 Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale

Basic Piano Pedagogy
(Grade 9 & 16 years or older required) $450 TBA
(11 x 2) 22 hrs Dr. David Swan

Theory Classes for Levels 10 Performance Certificate

Level 10 History $395
Textbook $45: From Bingen to Beethoven, by L. Harting-Ware
Required for Grade 10 Performance Certificate
1. Sunday 1:30-3:30 PM (12 x 2) 24 hrs
Begins 09-12-21 Professor Lynn Ware, MM, KSU

Level 10 Harmony and Counterpoint $525

Textbook $65: Harmony of the Spheres, Vol. 2, by P. Ware
1. Saturday 4:00-6:30 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 09-18-21 Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale

Theory Classes for Level ARCT Performance Certificate

What is required for ARCT theory certificate?

Level ARCT Analysis $550
Textbook $65: Analysis in the Spheres, by P. Ware
Take after ARCT Harmony.
1. Thursday 6:30-9:00 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 09-16-21 Dr. David Swan, DMA, IU

Level ARCT Harmony and Counterpoint $550
Take before ARCT Analysis.
Textbook $65: Harmony of the Spheres, Vol. 3, by P. Ware
1. Sunday 6:30-9:00 PM (12 x 2.5) 30 hrs
Begins 09-12-21 Professor Peter Ware, MM, Yale

Level ARCT History $450
Textbook $52.45 RCMusic Celebrate Theory ARCT History
1. Sunday 7:00 PM-9:00 PM (12 x 2) 24 hrs
Begins 09-12-21 Dr. Paul Jessen, DMA, U of M

Private Online Lessons are offered in all Harmony, History & Theory subjects. (See Private Theory Packages)

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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.

L9, L10, LARCT harmony Classes

History Classes

•L9, L10, LARCT History 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.