RCCORoyal Canadian College of Organists

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

2011-2013

Des renseignements sur les examens sont disponibles en français au Siège social du Collège.

The Royal Canadian College of Organists offers

the following examinations:

Certificates:

  • Service Playing Certificate
  • Choir Training Certificate


Diplomas:

  • Colleague (CRCCO)
  • Associate (ARCCO)
  • Fellow (FRCCO)
  • Professional Diploma in Choral Conducting
    (Ch.RCCO)

 

Download the full Examination Syllabus (pdf)

 

REGULATIONS

All College members in good standing are eligible for examinations. The Service Playing Certificate examination consists of a practical session only. All other examinations consist of two sections: practical and paperwork.

Initially, both sections of the Colleague and of the Choir Training Certificate examinations must be taken at the same time. For the Associate, Fellow and Choral Conducting examinations, one section may be taken at a time, and the other at a subsequent session within a period of four years. When a candidate has passed one section but failed the other, credit for the former is valid for four years; a supplemental examination for the latter may be taken during this period, provided that College membership has been maintained throughout. Only candidates who have successfully completed both sections at the same session are eligible for scholarships. Supplementary Ear Tests are offered for candidates who have passed the written portion(s) of an examination but not the ear tests. Supplemental Ear Tests may be administered in January of each year.

Candidates for Fellowship must already hold the Associate diploma. The AAGO and ARCO diplomas are also valid for this purpose; likewise, the ARCCO diploma is accepted by the American Guild of Organists as a prerequisite for the FAGO.

All written papers become the property of the RCCO.

FEES

ARCCO or FRCCO:

  • Complete diploma at one session: $200
  • One section of diploma only: $150


CRCCO:

  • Complete diploma at one session: $125
  • One section of diploma only: $100

Service Playing Certificate:

  • Service Playing Certificate: $100

Choir Training Certificate:

  • Choir Training Certificate: $125

Professional Diploma in Choral Conducting:

  • Complete diploma at one session: $200
  • One section of diploma only: $150


Supplemental Ear Test: $50
Marking Sample Papers: $35 per paper


The same fees apply both for initial entry and for re-examination. Cheques payable to the Royal Canadian College of Organists should accompany the completed application form. College dues cannot be included; these must be paid prior to application. No fees will be returned following registration. Fees may be carried over for one year only in the event of illness documented by a medical certificate.