Bellevue Academy of Arts & Music

RCM Smart Start

(2 to 4)

Smart Start 2
Smart Start 3
Smart Start 4

Mozart Preschool

(3 to 5)

Musical Showcase
Preliminary 1
Preliminary 2
Preschool 1
Preschool 2

Junior 1

(8 and under, up to grade 3)

Students who gain admission to the school may be allocated to the Junior 1 Division. In this division, they are introduced to specific subjects and evaluated to assess their overall abilities and progress.

Working on Beginner Level to RCM Grade 3 (Piano)
Junior Music Classes (Mandatory)
Engagement Score: 70/100 (Minimum)
Behavior Score: 90/100 (Minimum)

Junior 2

(9 and under, up to grade 4)

Students who have successfully completed the RCM Grade 3 Piano exam advance to the Junior 2 Division, where they are introduced to Music Theory and related coursework.

Passed RCM Grade 3 (Piano)
Working on RCM Grade 4 and 5 (Piano)
General Music Classes (Mandatory)
Introduction to Music Theory (Mandatory)
Musicianship (Offered)
Engagement Score: 80/100 (Minimum)
Behavior Score: 95/100 (Minimum)

Middle 1

(11 and under, up to grade 6)

Students who have successfully completed the RCM Grade 5 Piano exam advance to the Middle 1 Division.

Passed RCM Grade 5 (Piano)
Working on RCM Grade 6 to 8 (Piano)
General Music Classes (Offered)
Premium Masterclasses (Mandatory)
Introduction to Music Theory (Mandatory, if not completed)
RCM Music Theory II (Working, Must have completed Intro Theory)
Introduction to Music History/Appreciation (Offered)
Musicianship (Mandatory unless Exempted with 90% and above)
Engagement Score: 90/100 (Minimum)
Behavior Score: 100/100 (Minimum)

Middle 2

(13 and under, up to grade 8)

Students who have successfully completed the RCM Grade 6 Piano exam with 80% and above, and RCM Music Theory Grade 5 or 6 are advanced to the Middle 2 Division.

Must meet the Division 2 Requirements
Passed RCM Grade 6 Piano (mark 80% and above)
Working on RCM Grade 7 and 8 (Piano)
General Music Classes (Offered)
Premium Masterclasses (Mandatory)
Passed RCM Music Theory Grade 5 or 6
RCM Music Theory II (Working)
Introduction to Music History/Appreciation (Mandatory)
Musicianship (Mandatory unless Exempted with 90% and above)
Assembly (Mandatory)
Engagement Score: 95/100 (Minimum)
Behavior Score: 100/100 (Minimum)

Senior 1

(15 and under, up to grade 10)

Students who have successfully completed the RCM Grade 8 Piano exam with 80% and above, and RCM Music Theory Grade 8 are advanced to the Senior 1 Division.

Must meet the Division 3 Requirements
Passed RCM Grade 8 Piano (mark 80% and above)
Working on RCM Grade 9 and 10 (Piano)
Passed RCM Music Theory II (Grade 8)
Introduction to Music Harmony I (Working)
Music History 9 (Working)
Musicianship (Mandatory unless Exempted with 90% and above)
Assembly (Mandatory)
Engagement Score: 100/100 (Minimum)
Behavior Score: 100/100 (Minimum)

Senior 2

(17 and under, up to grade 12)

Students who have successfully completed the RCM Grade 9 Piano exam with 80% and above, and RCM Music Theory Grade 8 are advanced to the Senior 1 Division.

Must meet the Division 3 Requirements
Passed RCM Grade 9 Piano (mark 80% and above)
Working on RCM Grade 10 and/or ARCT (Piano)
Passed RCM Music Theory II (Grade 8)
Music Harmony 9 (Working)
Music History 9 (Working)
Musicianship (Mandatory unless Exempted with 90% and above)
Assembly (Mandatory)
Engagement Score: 100/100 (Minimum)
Behavior Score: 100/100 (Minimum)

Professional

(18 and under)

Students who have successfully completed the RCM Grade 10 Piano exam with 80% and above, and RCM Music Harmony Grade 9 are advanced to the Professional Division.

Must meet the Division 3 Requirements
Passed RCM Grade 10 Piano (mark 80% and above)
Working on RCM ARCT (Piano)
Passed RCM Music Harmony Grade 9
Music Harmony 10 (Working)
Music History 9 (Working)
Assembly (Mandatory)
Engagement Score: 100/100 (Minimum)
Behavior Score: 100/100 (Minimum)

Artist

(19 and over)

Adult students who have earned a diploma from RCM, ABRSM, (or equivalent), or pursing/earned a degree in university/college with minor/major in music may continue in our Artist Division.

Must meet the Division 3 Requirements
Passed RCM ARCT (or equivalent) Piano (mark 80% and above)
Working on Master Repertoires (Piano)
Passed RCM Music Harmony Grade 9
Concert Program
Engagement Score: 100/100 (Minimum)
Behavior Score: 100/100 (Minimum)

Teaching College

(16 and above)

Each faculty member at Bellevue Academy of Arts & Music undergoes in extensive Teacher Training. Students in the Senior 2 Division may also be considered for entry into the Teaching College following a detailed evaluation.

Regular Training
Volunteer Credit
Internship
References
Project Development and Research

General Music Program

Piano Adventure Beginner Course
General Piano Course
Digital Music School

Community Outreach

Adult Piano Course (Co-op)
Children Choir
Arts Academy
Northwest Ensembles
Summer School
Summer Music Camp
Intensive Piano Summer Camp
Academic Center
Music in Seattle
Support Groups: New Parents / Musician’s Circle for Teens