Piano Accompaniment
The RCM has a number of professionally trained and qualified accompanists covering every level from beginner to professional standards. Accompanists are available for recitals, eisteddfords, examinations, and other performance events.
Students or parents are required to purchase suitable accompaniment tokens from the RCM office.
Accompaniment fees
Accompaniment for rehearsals
Professional (Certificate of Performance, AMus, LMus, Tertiary Exam, etc.) $126.50
Stage 3 (AMEB grade 7-8 or RCM level 10-12) $91.05
Stage 2.2 (AMEB grade 5-6 or RCM level 8-9) $48.30
Stage 2.1 (AMEB grade 3-4 or RCM level 6-7) $46.00
Stage 1 (AMEB grade preliminary-2 or RCM level 1-5) $24.95
Accompaniment for performances
Professional (Certificate of Performance, AMus, LMus, Tertiary Exam, etc.) $126.50
Stage 3 (AMEB grade 7-8 or RCM level 10-12) $43.70
Stage 2.2 (AMEB grade 5-6 or RCM level 8-9) $27.60
Stage 2.1 (AMEB grade 3-4 or RCM level 6-7) $23.00
Stage 1 (AMEB grade preliminary-2 or RCM level 1-5) $18.70
Students or parents should communicate with an RCM Accompanist to arrange:
The number of rehearsals required
Type of rehearsals required
The appropriate lead times needed prior to the performance
When copies of the sheet music will need to be submitted to the accompanist prior to the initial rehearsal
Please note: Accompanists are often required to learn this music while learning many other pieces of work at the same time. Providing the accompanist with music too close to the performance may not allow them enough time to prepare proficiently, which may result in the accompanist declining to work with the student.
Suggested lead times
Professional At least 12 weeks before performance
Stage 3 8 weeks before performance
Stage 2 6 weeks before performance
Stage 1 4 weeks before performance
For more information please view our accompaniment policy: