Both somewhat dystopian and delightful: you can browse tons of people’s exam submissions for the Royal Conservatory of Music’s associate degree in piano performance on YouTube. youtube.com/results?search
(Normally they’d play at a testing center, but they submit online b/c COVID…)
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Fascinating observations! I’m an examiner for the RCM and although in a previous years I would spend ~2 months on the road examining, in 2020 I examined over 500 candidates from across Canada and the US remotely, all from my home studio.
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Wow! I’d be very curious to hear any observations you have about differences in your experience this year.
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1. Candidates are much more relaxed for exams since they're playing in their homes. However, the quality of pianos generally isn’t as good as what you'll find at official examination centres.
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2. The biggest downside is that the quality of transmission is dependent on the families' ability to access high-quality internet and devices. This doesn't sit well with me, as I'm in favor of a level playing field for all candidates.
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