Theory

Theory and History are more than just conservatory exams! A good knowledge of theory helps students to understand the structure and history of their pieces enabling them to play with more understanding, depth and emotion. Group theory provides an opportunity for students to learn in an interactive environment, where each student contributes their questions and triumphs to help the group learn.

Basic Rudiments (Preliminary Rudiments)

Intermediate Rudiments (Grade 1 Rudiments)

Wednesdays 6:150-7:00 pm, September 14, 2011 - May 9, 2012;  Course fee: $350 or Two post-dated cheques, $175 each, dated Sept 1 and Jan. 1, 2012.  Erin Coffey, Instructor

Advanced Rudiments (Grade 2 Rudiments)

Wednesdays, 7 - 8 pm;  September 14, 2011 through May 9, 2012; Course fee: $400 or two post-dated cheques, $200 each, dated Sept. 1 and Jan. 1, 2010.  Erin Coffey, Instructor

Basic Harmony (Grade 3 Harmony)

Wednesdays, 5- 6 pm;  September 28, 2011 through May 9, 2012;  Course fee:  $600 or three post-dated cheques, $200 each, dated Sept 1, Dec. 1 and March 1, 2012.                Erin Coffey, Instructor

Intermediate Harmony (Grade 4 Harmony)

Wednesdays 4 to 5 pm;  September 28, 2011 through May 9, 2012;  Course fee:  $600 or three post-dated cheques, $200 each, dated Sept 1, Dec. 1 and March 1, 2012.                 Erin Coffey, Instructor

History 1: An Overview (Grade 3 History)  History 2, Early Music (Grade 4); History 3, Modern Music (Grade 5)

Classes will be scheduled if 3 students are registered by October 1, 2011.  Classes are 1 hour in length.  Course fee:  $810 or three post-dated cheques $270 dated Oct. 1, Jan 1, & March 1.    Spring exams are written May 13 & 14, 2012    Dr. Peter Nikiforuk, Instructor

Counterpoint (Grade 4 Counterpoint)

Advanced Harmony (Grade 5 Harmony)

Analysis (Grade 5 Analysis)

Dr. Nikiforuk is available for private lessons in Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Harmony, Counterpoint and Analysis as well as review and tutoring for University level courses.  Private History coaching is possible if classes are not held, but it is perferred that History be taken in classes, which allow subbicient time for listening at a reasonable cost.

Lesson fees are $27.50 per half hour lesson.

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