Skip to main content
Future Students Alumni Library Athletics & Recreation
 Mobile
Students
  • Studying & Academics
    • Academic Calendars and Governance
    • Academic Integrity
    • Advising and Support
    • Exams
    • Global Engagement and Exchanges
    • Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
    • Library
    • Programs
    • Research
    • Virtual Asynchronous Learning
  • Student Life
    • Dean of Students
    • Dining on Campus
    • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
    • Indigenous Student Services
    • International Student Support
    • Residence and Off-Campus Housing
    • Student Organizations
    • Sustainability
  • Wellness & Recreation
    • Athletics and Recreation
    • Gendered Violence Prevention and Support
    • Human Rights and Conflict Management
    • Safety
    • Student Wellness Centre
    • Wellness Education
  • Work, Leadership & Volunteering
    • Career and Employment Support
    • Community and Workplace Partnerships
    • Co-op
    • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
    • Experience Record
    • Working on Campus
    • Student Teaching Development
    • Volunteering
  • Registration & Finances
    • Convocation and Graduation
    • Enrolment Services
    • Financial Aid
    • Graduate Funding and Awards
    • Money Management
    • OneCard
    • Course Registration Guide
    • Scholarships and Bursaries
    • Tuition and Fees
  • Services & Spaces
    • Childcare Services
    • Classrooms and Spaces
    • Educational Technologies
    • Parking and Transportation
    • Printing Services
    • Prism Resources
    • Retail and Mail Services
    • Tech Services

    • Home
    • Programs
    • Music
    • Keyboard Facility Requirements

    Keyboard Facility Requirements

    Print | PDF

    All Bachelor of Music students (except those whose major instrument is piano) must demonstrate proficiency on the piano to achieve Laurier’s keyboard facility standard. Failure to meet these standards by the beginning of a student’s third year can result in withdrawal from the program.

    Keyboard Placement Interview

    All incoming Bachelor of Music students will be required to sign up for a keyboard placement interview during Laurier Orientation to discuss Laurier’s keyboard facility standards and in some cases to prove they have met our requirements.

    During this, interview students can:

    • Provide proof of completing a Grade 6 (or higher) Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) piano exam in the form of an official certificate or examination results, which must have been completed within the previous three calendar years.
    • Attempt Laurier’s keyboard facility exam, meant to test piano skills at a Grade 6 RCM equivalency.
    • Discuss their current level of piano knowledge and discuss Laurier’s keyboard facility standards and optional workshop.

    Keyboard Facility Workshop

    If students are unable to pass the keyboard facility exam or do not opt to attempt the test we recommend they take the Laurier keyboard facility workshop.

    This workshop is offered to assist students to prepare for the equivalency exam, which is administered as part of the workshop. This workshop does not count towards academic credit runs each term and may be taken for up to four terms (i.e. up to the end of second year).

    Should you decide to pursue piano studies on your own in lieu of taking the workshop, you must arrange to retake the keyboard facility exam or present a RCM Grade 6 piano certificate before you enter your third year of study.

    Contact Us:

    E: musicdesk@wlu.ca
    T: 548-889-3832
    Office Location: M5008

    Office Hours:

    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Laurier Music Facebook Page

    @LaurierMusic Twitter Page

    lauriermusic Instagram Page

    Wilfrid Laurier University
    • Locations, Maps & Parking
    • Contact Us
    • Accessibility
    • Campus Status
    • Social Media Directory
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • Linked In
    • Email
    • Youtube

    WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

    • Waterloo
    • Brantford
    • Milton
    • Kitchener

    © 2025 Wilfrid Laurier University

    We use cookies on this site to enhance your experience.

    By selecting “Accept” and continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies.