The Royal Conservatory of Music

The Royal Conservatory

Motto	The finest instrument is the mind.
Formation	1886
Legal status	Active
Purpose/focus	Performance and learning in music and the arts.
Headquarters	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Location	273 Bloor Street West
Region served	Canada
Official languages	English, French
President	Dr Peter Simon
Website	rcmusic.ca

The Royal Conservatory of Music, also known as The Royal Conservatory or RCM, provides music and arts education, evaluative standards, publishing and performance to people of all ages and stages across Canada and around the world in pursuit of its mission to develop human potential. The Royal Conservatory’s head office is located in Toronto, Ontario. It was founded by Edward Fisher in 1886 as The Toronto Conservatory of Music, and in 1947 George VI incorporated the Conservatory through royal charter. Florence Minz is the current Chair of the Board^[1] and Dr Peter Simon is the President.^[2]

Contents 1 History 2 The work of The Royal Conservatory 2.1 Performance 2.1.1 Koerner Hall 2.1.2 Mazzoleni Hall 2.1.3 Conservatory Theatre 2.2 The Glenn Gould School 2.2.1 Diplomas and certificates offered 2.2.2 Artists of The Royal Conservatory 2.3 The Royal Conservatory School 2.4 Learning Through The Arts 2.5 The Young Artists Performance Academy 2.6 RCM Examinations 2.6.1 Certificate Program 2.6.2 Accreditation 2.6.3 Sample examination requirements 2.7 Frederick Harris Music 3 Notable alumni 4 Honorary Fellows of The Royal Conservatory 5 References 6 See also 7 External links

History

The Conservatory was founded in 1886 as The Toronto Conservatory of Music and officially opened in September 1887, located on two floors above a music store at the corner of Dundas Street and Yonge Street.^[3] Its founder, Edward Fisher was a young organist born in the United States.^[4] It became the first institution of its kind in Canada: a school dedicated to the training of singers and musicians, and also to instilling a love of music in young children.^[5]

Its initial intake was just over 100 and by its second quarter this had grown to nearly 300 as its reputation quickly spread.^[6] In 1897 it purchased a new property at College Street and University Avenue to accommodate its rapid expansion. From its earliest days it was affiliated with the University of Toronto with the purpose of preparing students for degree examinations^[7] and shared its premises with the University's Faculty of Music from 1919.

Offering professional training, a national examination system and faculty of distinguished musicians, the Conservatory continued to grow and became one of the dominant musical institutions in Canada. Some of the country’s most famous musicians studied at the Conservatory. Glenn Gould studied theory, organ and piano, graduating at age 12 in 1946 with an ARCT diploma, with highest honours.^[8]

In 1947, George VI awarded the Conservatory its royal charter, in recognition of its status of one of the Commonwealth's greatest music schools.^[9] The Toronto Conservatory of Music became The Royal Conservatory of Music.

In 1962, with space now a major problem, the University of Toronto sold the Conservatory's College Street property to Ontario Hydro. The Conservatory relocated to 273 Bloor Street West in Toronto, the original site of McMaster University. The concert and recital halls of the College Street site were only partially replaced in the move. The library, residence and all three pipe organs were lost.^[10]

The Conservatory was governed by the University of Toronto from 1963 until 1991, at which time it became a wholly-independent institution again, taking control of its building and diverse music programs.^[11] Dr Peter Simon was appointed President.^[12]

The Conservatory has currently embarked on a major expansion that includes the construction of the Telus Centre for Performance and Learning.^[13] Designed by Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (KPMB), this new facility will feature academic and performance spaces, the acoustically sound 1,135-seat Koerner concert hall, studios and classrooms, a new-media centre and a library and rehearsal hall.^[14] During the renovations, the Conservatory temporarily relocated to the former location of Toronto District School Board's Ursula Franklin Academy, located in the Dufferin and Bloor West area^[15][16] but in September 2008 returned to a newly-renovated and expanded 273 Bloor Street West. Koerner Hall is scheduled to open in the fall of 2009, heralding a new age of large-scale performances taking place at The Royal Conservatory.^[17]

The work of The Royal Conservatory

The Conservatory is a not-for-profit organisation and offers a wide range of music and arts programs and performances for people at all stages of their lives and learning. From its base in Toronto, the programs provide music and arts education to virtually every Canadian community, reaching around 500,000 people a year^[18] as it continues with its mandate of developing human potential through music and the arts.^[19] RCM's work is divided into seven distinct divisions.

Performance

Through its performance division, The Royal Conservatory aims to showcase the work of its own students as well as the very best jazz, world, pop and classical music acts from Canada and around the world in its own concert venues:

Koerner Hall

Named in honour of donors Michael and Sonja Koerner, Koerner Hall opens in September 2009 and has 1,135 seats. It was designed by KPMB Architects to achieve a world-class N1 acoustic rating. The design is based on the classical European shoe-box format and features two balcony tiers above the main orchestra level, and a third technical balcony.^[20] The space was carefully sculpted to provide optimal sightlines for everyone in the audience and the signature element of Koerner Hall is an acoustically transparent veil of twisting oak strings which forms the backdrop for the chorus at the first balcony level, then hovers over the stage below the fixed acoustic canopy, extending into and over the hall at the technical balcony level.^[21] Completion of the project also includes three tiers of glass fronted lobbies overlooking Philosopher’s Walk, back-of-house areas for performers, the café at the ground floor level, and installation of a unique collection of antique musical instruments donated by the Koerner family and valued at $1 million.^[22] Each level is also equipped to host a variety of private functions.

Mazzoleni Hall

Mazzoleni Hall is 6,000 square feet with 237 seats and joined to RCM's main Toronto heritage building.^[23] When it originally opened in 1901, it was known as Castle Memorial Hall. At that time it had a chapel with stained glass windows on the ground floor level and a library on the lower level. By the 1960s, the University of Toronto, which used the space as a lecture hall, had bricked up the windows and removed a rear balcony.^[24] In 1996 the Conservatory announced its plan to restore the hall to its original elegance. The renovations, which were done by Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects, included adding the raked floor, reopening the windows, restoring the wood, installing proper heating and air conditioning, building the acoustic panels and enlarging the stage.^[25] The hall was named in honour of Ettore Mazzoleni, a former principal at RCM.^[26]

Conservatory Theatre

"A granite cube which floats above Bloor Street,"^[27] this multipurpose performance and event space is located on level 2 of the Telus Centre for Performance and Learning. It has space for up to 150 seats and is designed to accommodate a range of functions, including special events, rehearsals and Learning Through The Arts.^[28] In scale and proportion it replicates the acoustic quality and stage size of the main Koerner Hall to prepare students for live performance.

The Glenn Gould School

A centre for professional training in classical music performance at post-secondary and post-bachelor levels, the school was created in 1987. Originally called The Royal Conservatory of Music Professional School, it was renamed in 1997 to honour Toronto-born piano virtuoso and former pupil Glenn Gould. Enrolment is limited to 130^[29] and it is supported by funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage through the National Arts Contribution Program.^[30] The faculty consists of internationally acclaimed performers, teachers and scholars.^[31]

Diplomas and certificates offered

A four-year Performance Diploma in piano, voice and all orchestral instruments is offered by The Glenn Gould School and designed for high school graduates who wish to prepare for a career as a performer. An articulation agreement with Thompson Rivers University also gives students the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Music degree. The Artist Diploma is a two-year post-bachelor program for piano, voice, orchestral instruments, and in performance and pedagogy.^[32]

Artists of The Royal Conservatory

Established in 2002, Artists of The Royal Conservatory (ARC), is composed of faculty members of the Glenn Gould School of The Royal Conservatory in Toronto and led by Artistic Director Simon Wynberg. All are seasoned chamber musicians and veteran performers, either as soloists or as principals in major orchestras. They have dedicated themselves to the performance of both the traditional chamber music canon and the rediscovery of repertoire that, through political changes or shifts in musical fashion, have been ignored or marginalized.^[33] In 2008 their album Right Through The Bone, an album devoted to the music of German-Dutch composer Julius Röntgen, was nominated for two Grammy Awards in the categories of Best Chamber Music Performance and Producer of the Year, Classical.^[34] They were previously nominated for a 2007 Grammy and Juno Award for their album On the Threshold of Hope.^[35]

The Royal Conservatory School

The Royal Conservatory’s oldest division offers classes and private lessons in classical, popular, folk, jazz, world music and the arts to people of all ages, levels, abilities and backgrounds.^[36] Its diverse set of courses cover training in virtually every instrument, from piano, trumpet and violin, to fiddle, cavaquinho and taiko drums. It is one of the largest and most extensive community-based music and arts schools in North America and has more than 6,000 students of all ages, from infants aged 0 to 6 months to over 90 years old.^[37] The faculty include PhD graduates, RCM Examiners, musicians and teacher trainers. The school was previously known as the Community School and classes are held in Toronto and Mississauga. The school offers the three-year Royal Diploma Programme, and the Early Childhood Music Education certificate is offered in partnership with Ryerson University.^[38]

Learning Through The Arts

Learning Through The Arts (LTTA) is an educational initiative to help public school teachers motivate their students using the arts.^[39] It provides creative tools to engage all students in math, science, language, arts and social studies and offers a way forward for young people who have struggled to learn through traditional means such as books or lectures. It currently reaches 100,000 children each year and is used in 400 schools across Canada.^[40] The Mentor Artist-Educator Certificate is administered through this program.^[41]

The Young Artists Performance Academy

The Young Artists Performance Academy provides performance training to gifted young classical musicians aged between 7 and 17. Working with internationally acclaimed faculty and guest artists, Academy students strive to achieve outstanding levels of artistry. After a competitive audition and interview, accepted students are streamed into Junior, Intermediate or Senior Academy programs. This comprehensive program develops performance skills, musicianship and academic excellence.^[42] Most Academy activities take place on Friday evenings and Saturdays but students are expected to practice daily and are given regular assignments. Through the support of private individuals and foundations, financial assistance is available for all students.^[43]

RCM Examinations

Based in Mississagua, the largest division of The Royal Conservatory of Music sets and supports standards in music examinations across Canada and internationally.^[44]

Certificate Program

The curriculum of The Royal Conservatory of Music is made available and accessible to students across North America through the RCM Examinations Certificate Program. Examinations are conducted three times each year in more than 300 communities through a network of local centres. Each centre has a local Examination Centre Representative whose role is to provide information, assist teachers and students, and ensure a successful examination experience. The Certificate Program encompasses all levels from beginner to certification as an Associate of The Royal Conservatory of Music (ARCT). The curriculum spans 11 grades and the culminating ARCT diploma level.^[45]

Accreditation

Achievement in RCM Examinations is recognized for credit toward secondary school graduation in many school systems in Canada. For most provinces in Canada, a Grade 6 Certificate counts as Grade 10 credit, a Grade 7 Certificate (with a Grade 1 theory certificate) counts as Grade 11 credit, and a Grade 8 (with grade 2 theory) counts as Grade 12 credit. Standing in the Certificate Program of RCM Examinations also plays an important role in entrance requirements for professional music programs at many universities and colleges.^[46]

Sample examination requirements

Piano requirements are selected as this is the most common and diverse instrument for these examinations. These are listed to show what is to be expected at an exam and how to prepare. This list is different for each instrument.

Frederick Harris Music

The oldest and largest print-music publisher in Canada, based in Mississauga, Ontario. Frederick Harris (1866–1945) devoted his life to music publishing. He began his career in England working for a large music publishing firm. In 1904 he set up his own business in London and in 1910, established a Canadian office in Toronto marking the beginning of a long association with The Royal Conservatory of Music which resulted in an increased emphasis on publications for teaching and learning. ^[47] In 1944 the company was donated to the Conservatory with profits to be used for Conservatory purposes. ^[48]

Notable alumni

Many who attended The Royal Conservatory's classes and lessons, or who took RCM music exams have gone on to success inside and out of the music industry. Past students include:

Name	Description
Glenn Gould[49]	One of the best-known and most celebrated pianists of the 20th century.
Oscar Peterson	A jazz pianist and composer called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington.
Diana Krall	Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and singer known for her contralto vocals.
Measha Brueggergosman	World-renowned soprano who performs both as a concert artist and opera singer.
Isabel Bayrakdarian[50]	World-renowned Soprano and winner of four Juno Awards.[51]
Amanda Marshall[52]	Juno-nominated Canadian pop-rock singer.
Paul Shaffer[53]	Band leader on The Late Show with David Letterman and 2006 inductee to Canada's Walk of Fame.[54]
Norman Jewison[55]	Oscar-nominated film director, producer and actor known for In the Heat of the Night and founder of the Canadian Film Centre.
Howard Cable[56]	Composer of wind ensemble/concert band repertoire. Composed and arranged original theme for Hockey Night in Canada.
George Crum[57]	A renowned conductor and coach. Studied at RCM 1943-7 and later became first chorus master.
Aline Chrétien[58]	Wife of former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. Now chairs RCM's National Advisory Board.[59]
Adrienne Clarkson	Governor General of Canada 1999-2005 and previously a host, writer and producer of several programs on CBC Television.[60]
Bruce Cockburn[61]	Folk rock guitarist and singer/songwriter, who was inducted in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.[62]
Naida Cole[63]	Pianist who performed with Montreal Symphony Orchestra, National Arts Centre Orchestras and others.
David Foster	Grammy-winning musician, producer and composer.[64]
Robert Goulet[65]	Grammy and Tony Award winning singer and actor.
Lawrence Gowan[66]	Current keyboardist and vocalist of Styx and solo artist.
Carl Steinhauser	Renowed Pianist.
Stephen Harper[67]	Canadian Prime Minister.
Ian O. Ihnatowycz[68]	President, CEO and CIO, Acuity Funds Ltd.
Eli Kassner	Founder of the Guitar Society of Toronto and world-renowned guitar teacher.[69]
Lois Marshall[70]	Soprano who is a holder of the Order of Canada.
Kim Schraner[71]	Leading actress on CBC Television's Spynet. Previously on Paradise Falls.
Mitchell Sharp	Former Canadian Minister of Finance.[72]
Teresa Stratas[73]	Operatic soprano who joined the Metropolitan Opera and performed around the world.
Cherilee Taylor	Actress on Showcase soap opera Paradise Falls.
Jon Vickers[74][75]	Legendary Tenor with the Metropolitan Opera.
Greg Wells[76]	Record producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist with Rufus Wainwright, Pink, Natasha Bedingfield and others.
Rafael Villanueva[77]	Associate Director of Dominican National Symphonic Orchestra.
Scott MacIntyre[78]	American Idol 8 Top 13 Finalist.
Willy Weng[79]	Renowned Pianist from Ottawa, Canada.

Honorary Fellows of The Royal Conservatory

An Honorary Fellowship is the highest honour awarded by The Royal Conservatory of Music. It is presented to outstanding Canadian and international artists and individuals who have made significant contributions to arts and culture in Canada and around the world.

Year	Name	Short-description
2008	Nelly Furtado[80]	Canadian Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter who has sold over 18 million records worldwide.
2008	R. Murray Schafer[81]	Composer, writer, music-educator and environmentalist best known for his World Soundscape Project and concern for acoustic ecology.
2008	Steven Staryk	The leading Canadian violin virtuoso of his generation who in 1951, was one of the Symphony Six denied permission to enter the United States.
2008	John Perry	American pianist who has won numerous awards including the highest prizes in both the Busoni and Viotti international piano competitions.[82]
2007	Blue Rodeo[83][84]	Pop and country rock band formed in 1984 in Toronto.
2007	Ian O. Ihnatowycz[85]	One of Canada's leading practitioners of sustainable investing. Member of The Royal Conservatory's board and major donor.
2007	Marta Witer	Doctor of Optometry, wife of Ian O. Ihnatowycz and supporter and volunteer for various arts education institutions.
2007	Erica Davidson	A member of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for 15 years and also performed with the National Ballet and the Canadian Opera Company orchestras.
2006	The Tragically Hip[86][87]	Juno Award-winning rock band from Kingston who hold the record for most number one debuts on the Canadian Albums Chart.
2005	Bramwell Tovey[88]	An English-born conductor and composer; music director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra since September 2000.
2005	Louise Pitre[89][90]	An actress in musical theatre on Broadway and in Canada. Best known for her role in the ABBA-themed musical Mamma Mia!
2004	Barenaked Ladies[91]	A Juno-winning and Grammy-nominated Canadian alternative rock band from Scarborough, Ontario.
2004	Isabel Bayrakdarian	Former Royal Conservatory student who has become a world-renowed Soprano.
2003	Bruce Cockburn[92]	Folk-rock singer/songwriter inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2001; has released 22 studio albums.
2003	Richard Margison[93]	Canadian operatic tenor named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2001.
2002	David Foster	Legendary producer, songwriter and composer. Winner of numerous Grammy, Golden Globe, Juno and Emmy awards.[94]
2001	Oscar Peterson[95]	Considered to have been one of the greatest pianists of all time and a member of jazz royalty. Made over 200 recordings and won seven Grammys.
2001	Richard Bradshaw[96]	Former general director of the Canadian Opera Company.
2000	Aline Chrétien[97]	Wife of Canada's 20th Prime Minister, Jean Chrétien, and long-time supporter of The Royal Conservatory.
2000	Leon Fleisher	An American pianist and conductor who made his public debut at age 8 and played with the New York Philharmonic at 16.
2000	Edith Lantos	Trained with Zoltán Kodály in Hungary and has influenced the musical education of thousands of Canadians.
1999	Alan Goddard	Director of The Royal Conservatory of Music.
1999	Marina Geringas	Participated in compilation of piano syllabus and other publications at The RCM.
1998	Tomson Highway[98]	Cree playwright, novelist and children's author. The writer and librettist of the first Cree language opera Pimooteewin.[99]
1998	Jeanne Lamon	Violinist and conductor awarded the Canada Council Molson Prize in the Arts[100] and a member of the Order of Canada.
1997	Doreen Hall	Irish-born violinist who taught at RCM and was first to introduce the Orff-Schulwerk education method to North America.[101]
1997	Lorand Fenyves	Considered to be one of the greatest violin teachers in the world. [102][103]
1996	Mario Bernardi	Canadian conductor and pianist who has conducted 75 different operas and over 450 other works with the National Arts Centre Orchestra.
1995	Maureen Forrester	World-renowned Canadian operatic contralto who gave masterclasses at The Royal Conservatory.[104]
1994	Robertson Davies	One of Canada's most popular authors as well as a playwright, critic, journalist, and professor. His best-known work is The Deptford Trilogy.[105]
1993	Adrienne Clarkson	Journalist and stateswoman; the first Chinese Canadian to be appointed Governor General of Canada.
1993	J Anthony Dawson[106]	Organist, composer and teacher at The Royal Conservatory for over 20 years.
1993	Robert Goulet	Grammy and Tony Award-winning entertainer who described the Fellowship as one of his most cherished awards.[107]
1992	William Littler	Educator and music and dance critic at The Toronto Star for over 40 years. Also an adjudicator for the Sydney International Piano Competition.[108]
1991	Gordon Kushner	Pianist, conductor and teacher who directed the music for several of Norman Campbell's TV productions and musicals.[109]
1990	Norman Burgess	Musician, educator, administrator and proud advocate of Canadian music who helped found Learning Through The Arts.[110]
1990	John Kruspe	Studied with Anton Kuerti and performs as soloist, accompanist and chamber musician. University of Toronto lecturer and Yamaha Canada affiliate.[111]

References

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: The Royal Conservatory of Music

• List of Canadian organizations with royal patronage
• List of oldest buildings and structures in Toronto
• Monarchy in Ontario
• Canadian royal sites
• Music of Canada
• Music of Ontario

External links

• The Royal Conservatory's official website
• The Royal Conservatory's Performance division
• The Glenn Gould School of The Royal Conservatory
• Young Artists Performance Academy of The Royal Conservatory
• RCM Examinations
• Learning Through The Arts
• The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited
• Encyclopedia of Music in Canada: The Royal Conservatory of Music
• List of civilian organizations with the prefix "Royal" prepared by the Department of Canadian Heritage
• Location of the RCM with photos and links to web sites related to the area
• Toronto National Historic Sites Urban Walks: The Royal Conservatory
• Official History of The Royal Conservatory
• From Google Books: There's Music In These Walls by Ezra Schabas, pub. Dundurn Press Ltd, 2005

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