RCM Piano Syllabus 2015 Edition

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The Royal Conservatory of Music is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world, providing the definitive standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, teacher certification, and arts-based social programs.

The mission of The Royal Conservatoryto develop human potential through leadership in music and the artsis based on the conviction that the arts are humanitys greatest means to achieve personal growth and social cohesion. Advancing the transformative effect that music and the arts have on society lies at the heart of everything The Royal Conservatory does.

Increasingly, music and the arts are also being recognized as crucial intellectual building blocks, closely linked to cognitive functions such as brain and verbal-linguistic development; spatial reasoning; complex problem solving in mathematics and science; the development of emotional intelligence; interpersonal skills; and self-expression. Since its inception in 1886, The Royal Conservatory has translated the latest research on music and arts education into effective programs benefiting millions of people around the world.

The more than five million alumni of The Royal Conservatory have enjoyed the many benefits of music study and carried these benefits into subsequent careers in a wide range of fields, including medicine, business, politics, education, science, and sports. Others, such as Glenn Gould, Oscar Peterson, Diana Krall, Teresa Stratas, Sir Roger Norrington, and Jon Vickers, have achieved international musical acclaim.

The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program provides a recognized standard of musical achievement through an effectively sequenced system of study and individual student assessments, from preparatory to advanced levels. Considered the foremost music education system in Canada, the United States, and many other countries around the world, its broad use has bound together individuals from these nations with the thread of shared creative experiences.

Message from the President The mission of The Royal Conservatoryto develop human potential through leadership in music and the artsis based on the conviction that music and the arts are humanitys greatest means to achieve personal growth and social cohesion. Since 1886 The Royal Conservatory has realized this mission by developing a structured system consisting of curriculum and assessment that fosters participation in music making and creative expression by millions of people. We believe that the curriculum at the core of our system is the finest in the world today.

In order to ensure the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of our curriculum, we engage in an ongoing process of revitalization, which elicits the input of hundreds of leading teachers. The award-winning publications that support the use of the curriculum offer the widest selection of carefully selected and graded materials at all levels. Certificates and Diplomas from The Royal Conservatory of Music attained through examinations represent the gold standard in music education.

The strength of the curriculum and assessment structure is reinforced by the distinguished College of Examinersa group of outstanding musicians and teachers from Canada, the United States, and abroad who have been chosen for their experience, skill, and professionalism. A rigorous examiner apprenticeship program, combined with regular evaluation procedures, ensures consistency and an examination experience of the highest quality for candidates.

As you pursue your studies or teach others, you become an important partner with The Royal Conservatory in helping all people to open critical windows for reflection, to unleash their creativity, and to make deeper connections with others.

Dr. Peter C. Simon

President and CEO The Royal Conservatory

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The Royal Conservatory of Music Certificate ProgramFor over 125 years, The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) has provided an internationally renowned standard of music achievement through an effectively sequenced course of study from beginner to advanced levels. The program inspires excellence through individual student assessments at each level, and allows students to celebrate their accomplishments and track their progress with others across the country and around the world.

What is the Certificate Program?The Certificate Program is a comprehensive and effectively sequenced program of music study and assessment, beginning with the Preparatory Level(s), followed by Levels 1 to 10, and concluding with the Associate Diploma (ARCT). A Licentiate Diploma (LRCM) in Piano Performance is also available. At each level, a Certificate of Achievement can be earned by successfully completing a Royal Conservatory practical examination.

Why Follow the Certificate Program of Music Study?The Royal Conservatorys assessment program develops complete musicianship by including technical tests, etudes, repertoire, ear tests, and sight reading in each practical examination. The program accelerates the development of musical literacy, increases understanding of the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of the musical language, and encourages an enriched understanding of stylistic and structural awareness.

51: Introduction

About Us 6The Royal Conservatory 6 The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program 6 The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited 6 Additional Programs 6

Getting Started 7Why Choose The Royal Conservatory 7 Certificate Program? Examinations Offered 7Contact Us 7Register for an Examination 8

Whats New? 8

Examination Requirements 9Prerequisites and Corequisites 9Written Examinations 9Repertoire 9 Repertoire Lists 9 Da Capo Signs and Repeats 9 Memorization 10Substitutions 10Technical Requirements 11 Technical Tests 11 Etudes 11Musicianship 11 Ear Tests 11 Sight Reading 11

2: Level-by-Level Requirements

Elementary Certificates 12Preparatory A 12Preparatory B 16Level 1 21Level 2 26Level 3 32Level 4 38

Intermediate Certificates 44Level 5 44Level 6 51Level 7 58Level 8 65

Advanced Certificates 72Level 9 72Level 10 80

Diplomas 88Associate Diploma (ARCT) in Piano Performance 88Associate Diploma (ARCT) in Piano Pedagogy 95Licentiate Diploma (LRCM) in Piano Performance 95

Contents

3: Policies and Reference

Examination Regulations 96Examination Procedures 96 Credits and Refunds for Missed Examinations 96 Students with Special Needs 96Certificates 96Table of Marks 97Examination Results 97 Classification of Marks 98Split Level 10 Practical Examinations 98Supplemental Examinations 98

Reference 99Editions 99 Abbreviations 99Resources for Examination Preparation 101

Appendices 102Appendix A: Technical Tests Examples 102Appendix B: Musicianship Examples 106

Practical Examination Day 111 Checklist for Students

6The Royal Conservatory The Royal Conservatory is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world. Providing the definitive standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, teacher certification, and arts-based education and social programs, The Royal Conservatory makes a significant impact on the lives of millions of people globally.

Notable alumni include:

Randy Bachman

Isabel Bayrakdarian

Russell Braun

Martin Beaver

Measha Brueggergosman

Adrienne Clarkson

Bruce Cockburn

David Foster

Glenn Gould

Angela Hewitt

Norman Jewison

Diana Krall

Gordon Lightfoot

Lois Marshall

Sarah McLachlan

Oscar Peterson

Adrianne Pieczonka

Gordon Pinsent

Paul Shaffer

St. Lawrence String Quartet

Teresa Stratas

Shania Twain

Jon Vickers

* Visit rcmusic.ca to learn more about the history of The Royal Conservatory.

The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program provides a recognized standard of musical achievement through an effectively sequenced system of study and individual student assessments, from preparatory to advanced levels. More than 100,000 examinations are conducted annually in over 300 communities across North America.

The College of Examiners Examiners are highly trained professional musicians and pedagogues from across North America. All examiners complete an Adjudicator Certification Program before being admitted to the College of Examiners. Professional development and performance evaluation continues throughout each examiners career to ensure consistent examination standards across North America.

* Read about the College of Examiners, including examiner biographies, at examinations.rcmusic.ca.

The Frederick Harris Music Co., LimitedAs The Royal Conservatorys publishing division, Frederick Harris Music produces The Royal Conservatorys renowned syllabi and related teaching and examining materials for individual instruments, voice, and theoretical subjects.

Additional ProgramsAdditional programs of The Royal Conservatory are delivered through the following divisions:

The Glenn Gould School provides professional training in music for gifted young artists at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists provides supportive, comprehensive training for promising young musicians aged nine to eighteen.

The Marilyn Thomson Early Childhood Education Center develops innovative early childhood education programs, teacher certification, and digital early childhood education products for use by parents and their children.

The Royal Conservatory School provides music classes and private lessons for people of all ages and stages of musical development.

Learning Through the Arts supports excellence in public education programs by utilizing the arts to enhance learning.

The Performing Arts Division programs superb performances and events in The Royal Conservatorys three venues: Koerner Hall, Mazzoleni Concert Hall in historic Ihnatowycz Hall, and the Conservatory Theatre.

1: Introduction

About Us

CONTENTS

7Getting StartedWhy Choose The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program?The Certificate Program provides a comprehensive path for musical development, with progressively sequenced requirements encompassing four main areas:

Repertoire Each level includes a broad selection of pieces representing a

variety of musical styles and historical periods.

Regular reviews of the repertoire keep the selections fresh and innovative.

Teachers and students can add favorite pieces through the Teachers Choice selections.

Technical Requirements Technical requirements are designed to support the demands

of the repertoire for each level.

Technical tests include scales, chords, and arpeggios.

Etudes develop technical skills within a musical context.

Musicianship A thoughtful and consistent approach to the development of

ear training and sight reading provides students with a solid foundation for independent creative musical explorations.

Musicianship skills are developed to support the goals and requirements of both theoretical understanding and musical performance.

Musical Literacy Corequisite written examinations support students in

acquiring the theoretical and historical knowledge necessary for music literacy.

Written examinations are tied to the practical levels, reinforcing concepts encountered in repertoire, technical requirements, and musicianship skills.

Examinations OfferedPractical ExaminationsAccordion, Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Harpsichord, Horn, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Recorder, Saxophone, Speech Arts and Drama, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice

Written ExaminationsRudiments, Harmony, History, Analysis

Contact UsCanada Phone: 416-408-5019 or toll-free 1-800-461-6058 Fax: 416-408-3151 Email: [email protected]

273 Bloor Street WestToronto ON M5S 1W2rcmusic.ca

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60 Industrial Parkway, Suite 882Cheektowaga NY 14227-2713musicdevelopmentprogram.org

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Register for an ExaminationAll examination registrations should be submitted using the online registration system.

Examination Sessions and Registration DeadlinesPractical and written examination sessions take place several times a year at examination centers across North America, in both Canada and the US.

Exact dates and deadlines can be found online. Register early to avoid disappointment. Late registrations are subject to an additional fee and may not always be accommodated.

Examination FeesExamination fees must be paid at registration using a valid credit card. Current examination fees may be found online.

Examination CentersExaminations are conducted in more than 300 communities across North America. Each examination center has a local Center Representative who ensures that students and teachers have a successful examination experience.

Examination SchedulingAll students must verify their examination schedules online two weeks prior to the beginning of the examination session. Examination schedules will not be mailed. Teachers may verify their students examination schedules online through their teacher account.

Students are asked to print the Examination Program Form from their account. The program form must be filled out by the student and/or teacher, and brought to the examination center for presentation to the examiner.

Students who, for any reason, are unable to attend an examination should contact the Center Representative listed on their Examination Schedule. The Center Representative may be able to provide an alternate appointment time.

Whats New? Repertoire lists have been expanded to include new works

written in the last twenty years.

The levels of the Certificate Program have been organized into four progressive stages of musical development: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, and Diploma.

Substitution policies have been clarified, allowing students and teachers more flexibility in choosing repertoire not included in the Piano Syllabus, 2015 Edition.

Technical tests have been streamlined and the number of keys required reduced, allowing students to focus on developing fluency and ease of execution.

Musicianship requirements (ear tests and sight reading) have been revised to achieve a smooth progression of these skills from elementary to advanced levels.

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Examination RequirementsPrerequisites and Corequisites Internationally recognized certificates are awarded for successful completion of each practical and written examination from Preparatory to Level 10.

Comprehensive certificates are awarded to students in Levels 5 through 10 for successful completion of both the practical and written corequisite examinations. Diplomas are awarded to Associate Diploma (ARCT) candidates for successful completion of both the practical and written corequisite examinations.

* Please visit rcmusic.ca for further information regarding prerequisites and corequisites.

Written Examinations

* See the current Theory Syllabus (available online) for detailed written examination requirements. Practical studies are supported by written theoretical examinations that promote the development of musical literacy and encourage an enriched understanding of style and structure. Written examinations test knowledge of music theory and history in a formal classroom setting.

Official Examination Papers, available at music retailers, are published annually by Frederick Harris Music to aid with examination preparation.

RepertoireThe Piano Syllabus, 2015 Edition lists the repertoire for piano examinations. Information given for each item includes: the composer the title of the selection the larger work of which the selection is a part (where

applicable) an anthology or collection in which the selection can be found

(where applicable) performance directions (where applicable) indicating the

section(s) of a work to be prepared the publisher of a suggested edition (where applicable)

Names of publishers are indicated by an assigned abbreviation. Please see p. 99 for a list of publishers with their abbreviations.

Repertoire Lists At each level, students are encouraged to choose a balanced examination program that includes a variety of musical styles, genres, and tonalities. The repertoire for Levels 1 to 10 and the Associate Diploma (ARCT) in Piano Performance is divided into lists, according to genre or stylistic period.

Levels 1 and 2List A: Baroque and Classical RepertoireList B: Romantic, 20th-, and 21st-century RepertoireList C: Inventions

Levels 3 to 7List A: Baroque RepertoireList B: Classical and Classical-style RepertoireList C: Romantic, 20th-, and 21st-century Repertoire

Levels 8 and 9List A: Baroque RepertoireList B: Classical RepertoireList C: Romantic RepertoireList D: Post-Romantic, 20th-, and 21st-century Repertoire

Level 10List A: Works by J.S. BachList B: Classical RepertoireList C: Romantic RepertoireList D: Post-Romantic, Impressionist, and Early 20th-century

RepertoireList E: 20th- and 21st-century Repertoire

Associate Diploma (ARCT) in Piano PerformanceList A: Works by J.S. BachList B: Classical Sonatas List C: Romantic RepertoireList D: Post-Romantic, Impressionist, and Early 20th-century

RepertoireList E: 20th- and 21st-century RepertoireList F: Concert Etudes

For the examination repertoire requirements for Preparatory A, please see p. 12; for Preparatory B, please see p. 16.

Da Capo Signs and Repeats When performing repertoire in an examination, students

should observe da capo and dal segno signs, unless stated otherwise in the Piano Syllabus, 2015 Edition.

Repeat signs should ordinarily be ignored. However, repeat signs should be observed if indicated in the Piano Syllabus, 2015 Edition or in Celebration Series, 2015 Edition.

At the Associate Diploma (ARCT) level, repeats may be observed at the candidates discretion, within the allotted time.

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Examination RequirementsMemorization In Preparatory A, Preparatory B, and Levels 1 to 7, two

memory marks are awarded for each repertoire selection performed by memory, for a total of 6 marks.

In Levels 8 to 10, one mark will be deducted for each repertoire selection that is played with the music.

For the Associate Diploma (ARCT) in Piano Performance, memorization is compulsory. Candidates not performing from memory will receive comments only. Any selection played with the music will receive a mark of zero.

SubstitutionsStudents in Levels 1 to 10 and Associate Diploma have the option of substituting up to a maximum of two selections at each examination with selections of their own choice: one repertoire selection and/or one etude. Official approval of most substitute selections is not required. Substitute selections fall into three categories: Syllabus substitutions, Teachers Choice substitutions, and Popular Selection List substitutions. Students must comply with the following regulations regarding repertoire substitutions. A substantial mark deduction may be applied for substitute selections that do not comply with the following regulations. (See Substitutions Summary table below.)

Syllabus Substitutions Students in Levels 1 to 10 and Associate Diploma may substitute one repertoire selection and/or one etude from the corresponding list of the level immediately above their examination level. For example, a Level 5 List A selection may be performed in place of a Level 4 List A selection, or a Level 7 etude in place of a Level 6 etude.

Official approval is not required prior to the examination.

Students should ensure that the substitute piece complies with the genre or stylistic period intended for the list in the level to be examined (see Repertoire Lists on p. 9). For example, a Level 9 List D selection may be replaced with a selection from Level 10 List D or List E.

Syllabus substitutions must be performed according to the Syllabus requirements of the higher level and will be evaluated at the standard of the higher level.

Syllabus substitutions are not permitted for Level 2 List C: Inventions.

Teachers Choice SubstitutionsStudents in Levels 1 to 10 and Associate Diploma may substitute either one repertoire selection or one etude with a work not listed in the current Piano Syllabus that is of comparable length, difficulty, and musical quality to selections in the specified list.

Substitutions SummaryExamination Level Repertoire Substitution Etude Substitution

Levels 12 one selection: Syllabus substitution from the next higher level (except

Level 2 List C: Inventions)or Teachers Choice substitution for List B

one selection: Syllabus substitution from the next higher levelor Teachers Choice substitutionor Popular Selection List substitution

Levels 37 one selection: Syllabus substitution from the next higher levelor Teachers Choice substitution for List C


Levels 89 one selection: Syllabus substitution from the next higher levelor Teachers Choice substitution for List C or D


Level 10, Associate Diploma

one selection: Syllabus substitution from the next higher levelor Teachers Choice substitution for List C, D, or E

one selection: Syllabus substitution from the next higher levelor Teachers Choice substitution

For any substitute selections falling outside these three categories, students may complete an Examination Substitute Piece Request Form (available online) by the examination registration deadline. Students are advised to prepare an alternate work in case the request is denied.

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Examination Requirements Teachers Choice substitutions may be made for the following

repertoire lists only: List B in Levels 1 and 2; List C in Levels 3 to 7; List C or D in Levels 8 and 9; and List C, D, or E in Levels 10 and Associate Diploma. Teachers Choice substitutions for repertoire must be of comparable stylistic idiom to the corresponding list for which they are performed.

Teachers Choice substitutions for etudes may be freely chosen from any stylistic period.

The mark for the performance of a Teachers Choice substitute selection will include an assessment of the appropriateness of the choice.

Students performing a Teachers Choice selection that exceeds the expected length of a repertoire selection or etude for the students level may be stopped by the examiner once an assessment has been reached.

It is the responsibility of the teacher to provide guidance regarding Teachers Choice substitutions.

Popular Selection List SubstitutionsStudents in Levels 1 to 9 may replace one etude with a work included in any edition of the Popular Selection List. The Popular Selection List is an addendum to the Piano Syllabus, 2015 Edition and is available online. It includes a compilation of non-classical pieces that have been categorized by level, from Level 1 to 9. Popular Selection List substitutions must be chosen from the students examination level or the level immediately above.

Technical Requirements

Technical Tests Complete technical tests for Preparatory through Level 8 are published in Technical Requirements for Piano, 2015 Edition FHM. Technical tests (scales, chords, and arpeggios) must be played from memory.

The examiner will choose a representative sampling of items on the technical tests list.

Metronome speeds are intended as a guideline for the minimum tempo of each requirement.

For further details on examination requirements for technical tests, please consult the listings for each level.

EtudesComplete etudes for Levels 1 through 10 are published in Celebration Series, 2015 Edition: Piano Etudes FHM. Etudes need not be memorized, and no extra marks are awarded for memorization. Concert Etudes for the Associate Diploma (ARCT) in Piano Performance must be performed by memory.

For further details on examination requirements for etudes, please consult the listings for each level.

Musicianship

Ear Tests Sample ear tests for Preparatory A to Level 10 are published in Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests, 2015 Edition FHM. Ear tests include melody clapback, melody playback (and harmonization in Level 10), and identification of intervals, chords, and chord progressions.

For further details on examination requirements for ear tests, please consult the requirements for each level.

Sight Reading Sample sight-reading tests for Preparatory A to Level 10 are published in Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests, 2015 Edition FHM. Sight-reading tests consist of tapping the rhythm of short excerpts and sight playing of short passages.

Students are required to tap one measure of the beat before performing the sight-rhythm excerpt to establish a sense of pulse and to set the tempo for their performance. Students may choose to tap the beat with one hand or foot.

To perform the sight-rhythm excerpt, students may speak the rhythm using the syllable of their choice (la, ta, Kodly syllables, etc.), count the rhythm (1& 2&, etc.), clap the rhythm, or tap the rhythm with their other hand.

For further details on examination requirements for sight-reading tests, please consult the requirements for each level.

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Students at the Preparatory A level acquire familiarity with basic keyboard geography, formation of pentascale patterns, and the fundamentals of note reading and rhythm. Repertoire is chosen from a variety of method books and contemporary collections. This examination facilitates the students transition from method books into the Certificate Program.

Preparatory A Requirements Marks

Repertoire 66

two selections from the Repertoire List

one Teachers Choice selectionMemory (2 marks per repertoire selection)

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Technical Requirements 14

Technical Tests 14

Musicianship

Ear Tests Clapback Chords Playback

Sight Reading Rhythm Playing

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Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100

RepertoirePlease see Repertoire on p. 9 for important information regarding this section of the examination.

Students must prepare three contrasting selections: two from the following repertoire lists and one of the teachers choice that is of equal difficulty and musical quality to the pieces listed in Preparatory A. The Teachers Choice selection may be chosen from the repertoire listed in the Syllabus or from other sources. Two memory marks are awarded for each repertoire selection that is performed by memory.

Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:

l one selectionuone selection, found in Celebration Series, 2015 Edition:

Preparatory A Piano Repertoire FHM

RepertoireAdair, YvonneLittle Dog Tales B&HuBoots

Alexander, Dennis Dennis Alexanders Favorite Solos, 1 ALF

l March King

Alexander, Dennis, and Martha MieruShadows (in Alfreds Premier Piano Course: Lesson

Book, 2A ALF)

Armand, Georgel Echo (in The Russian Piano School, 1 SIK)

Berlin, BorisuA Skating Waltz (in The ABC of Piano Playing, 3

FHM)

Chatman, StephenAmusements, 1 FHM

l Foolin Around l Monkey Business

Escapades, 1 FHMuThe Mouse in the Grandfather Clock (in Celebrate

Piano!: Solos, 2 FHM)

Costley, KevinYear Round Fun, 1 FJH

l Its Raining Again

Donkin, Christine Jumping in the Mud FHMuThe Haunted HarpuSleigh Bells

Duke, DaviduMarch for a Reluctant Soldier (in Music of Our Time,

Preliminary WAT)

Faber, Nancy, and Randall FaberuThe Haunted Mouse (in Piano Adventures: Lesson

Book, 1 FPA)uJazz Blast (in Piano Adventures: Lesson Book, 2A FPA)

Garrow, Louisel Calliope ALF

Gieck, JanetWhen I Grow Up RLP

l Artistl Trucker

Preparatory A

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Preparatory AGoolkasian Rahbee, Dianne Pictures and Beyond, 1 FJHuThunderstorm

Kabalevsky, DmitriChildrens Adventures, op. 89 SCHuThe Trumpeter and the Echo (no. 15)

Twenty-four Pieces for Children, op. 39 SCHl Melody (no. 1)uMarching (no. 3)

Mier, Marthal Bright Painted Ponies (in Belwin Contest Winners, 1

ALF)

Milligan, JohnuRowing Round (in Legacy Collection: Folk-Song

Arrangements FHM)

Milne, ElissaVery Easy Little Peppers FABuSmooth and Crunchy

Niamath, LindaIn My Garden FHMuSpiders Web

Olson, KevinMy Kind of Music, 1 FJH

l Making Facesl Spider vs. Flyl Stepping on the Cracks

Papp, LajosStarting the Piano EMB

l Lydian Melody

Pearce, ElvinauLets Waltz (in Celebrate Piano!: Solos, 2 FHM)

Poe, John Robertl Clown Serenade ALF

Simon Says KJOl Walk Like a Duck

Reubart, DaleuThe Teeter-totter (in Celebrate Piano!: Solos, 1 FHM)

Richert, TeresaCopycat Copycat RLPuCurious Cat

Rollin, CatherineThe Bean Bag Zoo Collectors Series, 1 ALFuOwl in the NightuRainbow Fish

Trk, Daniel GottlobHandstcke fr angehende Klavierspieler, 1uThe Lively Boy

Repertoire from Method BooksThe ABC of Piano Playing FHM Book 2

l The Cuckool On Paradel We Play Hockey

Book 3l The Ballerinal Cradle Song

Alfreds Premier Piano Course ALFLesson 1B

l I Asked My Mother l The Jokel My Sombrero

Lesson 2A l Qwerty

Performance 1Bl As Morning Dawnsl My Dog l Pogo Stick

Bastien Piano Basics KJOPerformance 1

l Golden Trumpetsl On the Planet of Marsl Seconds, Please!

Piano 1 l Rock Groupl Sing, Bird, Singl Space Walkl Swingin Beat

Celebrate Piano! FHMLesson and Musicianship 1B

l Aura Leel Lazy Summer Day l The Sad Dragon

Lesson and Musicianship 2Al Easy Day

Solos 1 l Ladybug Waltz l Trumpet Parade

Solos 2l Clowns

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library HALPiano Lessons 2

l Bayou Blues l Circle Dance l First Light

Piano Solos 2l Goofy Gadget l The Streaml Those Creepy Crawly Things on the Cellar Floor l Viva la rhumba

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Preparatory AJohn Thompsons Easiest Piano Course WILBook 2

l The Dancing Bearl Turkey in the Straw

Music for Young Children MYCMoonbeams 1

l Hurrahl Melody for Alphornl Music Signsl Wake Up!

Moonbeams 2 l Frre Jacquesl Lady Bugl Pixie Waltz

Sunbeams 2l Go to Sleep

Music Pathways FISPiano Discoveries B

l Fiesta Dancel Two White Swans

The Music Tree ALFStudents Book 1

l First Boogiel Forest Echoesl Spanish Guitarsl When the Saints Go Marching In

Students Book 2A l Knights at the Balll Morning Has Broken

Piano Adventures FPALesson Book 1

l Grumpy Old Trolll The Jugglerl Song for a Scarecrow

Lesson Book 2Al Snake Charmer l Storms on Saturn

Lesson Book 2Bl Carefree Waltz

Performance Book 1l Painting with Pastels

Piano Discoveries HMPExplorer Book 1A

l Eek! Bump! Yikes! Jump!l Giggling Goblinsl Have You Seen the Leprechaun?l The Mirror

Explorer Book 1Bl Lets Go to the Fairl Ragamuffin Ragl Things That Go Bump in the Nightl Where Have All the Socks Gone?

Piano Town KJOLessons 1

l Candlelightl Feeling Sneakyl The Flashlightl Simple Gifts

Lessons 2l Butterfly Camouflagel The Ladybug

Succeeding at the Piano FJHLesson and Technique 2A

l Canyon Crossingl Creepy Noisesl Folk Dancers

Recital Book 2Al The Brook in the Woods

Sonatina of the City l one movement

Teaching Little Fingers to Play More WILl Go Tell Aunt Rhodyl The Pet Paradel Tis a Gift to Be Simplel Waltz Without Words

Technical RequirementsPlease see Technical Requirements on p. 11 and Appendix A on p. 102 for important information regarding this section of the examination.

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Preparatory A

Musicianship Please see Musicianship on p. 11 and Appendix B on p. 106 for important information regarding this section of the examination.

Ear Tests ClapbackStudents will choose to clap, tap, or sing the rhythm of a short melody after the examiner has played it twice. The examiner will identify the time signature and count one measure before beginning.

Time Signatures Note Values Approximate Length

two measures

ChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality (major or minor) of a triad after the examiner has played the major or minor pentascale followed by the tonic triad in solid/blocked form once.

Chords Position

major and minor triads root position

Playback Students will be asked to play back a melody based on the first three notes of a major scale. The examiner will identify the key, play the tonic triad once, and play the melody twice.

Beginning Note Keys Approximate Length

tonic, mediant C, G major four notes

Sight Reading RhythmFor a given rhythm, students will be asked to:

Tap a steady beat with their hand or foot for one measure.

Continue tapping while speaking, tapping, or clapping the given rhythm. A steady pulse and metric accentuation are expected.

Time Signature Note Values Approximate Length

two measures

PlayingStudents will be asked to play two four-note melodies written on the grand staff starting on any of these notes with the given fingers:

One melody will be in the treble clef, to be played with the right hand alone.

One melody will be in the bass clef, to be played with the left hand alone.

The melodies will move by step in one direction only and may contain a repeated note. Fingering will be indicated for the first note only.

Time Signature Note Values

Technical Tests Keys Played Tempo Note ValuesScales

Legato Pentascales (five-finger patterns)

C, G, D majorA minor

HStonic to dominant, ascending and descending(ending with solid/blocked root-position triad) = 100

Staccato Pentascales

Chords

Triad Sequence broken

C major HS1 octave, ascending = 60

solid/blocked = 72

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Students at the Preparatory B level continue their exploration of the keyboard. A selection of pentascales, full octave scales, contrary motion scales, and triads with inversions supports the development of technical facility. Repertoire is chosen from a variety of method books and contemporary collections. Traditional favorites from the early pedagogical repertoire are presented as material for study along with more contemporary styles.

Preparatory B Requirements Marks

Repertoire 66

two selections from the Repertoire List

one Teachers Choice selectionMemory (2 marks per repertoire selection)

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Technical Tests 14

Musicianship

Ear Tests Clapback Chords Playback


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Students must prepare three contrasting selections: two from the following repertoire lists and one of the teachers choice that is of equal difficulty and musical quality to the pieces listed in Preparatory B. The Teachers Choice selection may be chosen from the repertoire listed in the Syllabus or from other sources. Two memory marks are awarded for each repertoire selection that is performed by memory.



Preparatory B Piano Repertoire FHM

RepertoireAlexander, Dennis Finger Paintings, 3 ALF

l A Summer Morningl Sun Fun

Just for You, 1 ALFl Celebration

The Magic of Music, 1 ALFl Bells of San Miguel l Right Uptown!

Archer, VioletHere and Now ALK

l The Haunted Cave

Barratt, CaroluCruising (in Chesters Easiest Piano Course, 3 CHS)

Bartk, BlaThe First Term at the Piano EMB

l Dialogue (no. 3)

Berlin, BorisuOranges and Lemons (arr. in Legacy Collection: Folk-

Song Arrangements FHM)uThe Marching Trumpets (in Legacy Collection, 1

FHM)

Berr, BruceImaginations in Style HAL

l Fanfare

Bober, MelodyGrand Solos for Piano, 2 ALFuSneaky Sam


l Broken Music Box Away! FHM

l BirdinguFoggy Beach

Escapades, 1 FHMl A Forgotten Promise

Sports FHMl Olie the Goalie

Clementi, MuzioIntroduction to the Art of Playing the Piano Forte, op. 42 (11th ed.)uArietta in C Major (lesson 5)

Coulthard, Jeanl Birthday Morning (in Music of Our Time, Preliminary

WAT)l The New Dolly Dances (in Music of Our Time,

Preliminary WAT)

Preparatory BCONTENTS

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Preparatory BCrosby Gaudet, AnneFreddie the Frog FHM

l Freddie the FroguStarfish at NightuTo Fly Like an Eagle

Fuzzy Beluga FHMl Ocean Spray

In My Dreams FHMl Floating in Space

Donkin, ChristineComics & Card Tricks FHM

l The Path of the Ping Pong BalluThe Tired Turtle Express

Jumping in the Mud FHMuMysteryl Somethings Tickingl The Swans Reflection

Gallant, PierreClowning Around FHM

l March of the 2nds and 3rds l The Rhythm Machine l Teasing

Garrow, Louisel Tricky Traffic (in Belwin Contest Winners, 2 ALF)

Garcia, JaninaWinter Fun PWM

l The Leveret

Gedike, AlexandrSixty Simple Piano Pieces for Beginners, op. 36 SCHuA Song (no. 3)

George, JonuDistant Chimes (in The Music Tree: Students Choice,

3 ALF)with repeat

l Strolling in the Park (in Supplementary Solos, 1 ALF)l Turtle Talk (in Belwin Contest Winners, 1 ALF)

Gillock, William L.Accent on Solos, 2 WIL

l Stars on a Summer NightClassic Piano Repertoire: Elementary WIL

l Rocking Chair Blues

Glover, David Carrl The Golden Harp (in Belwin Contest Winners, 2 ALF)

Hansen, JoanWhisper Time WATuAeolian Lullaby (in Music of Our Time, 1 WAT)

Hook, JamesuMinuetto, op. 37, Lesson 2

Kabalevsky, DmitriChildrens Adventures, op. 89 SCH

l First Waltz (no. 5)Twenty-four Pieces for Children, op. 39 SCH

l Polka (no. 2)uA Little Joke (no. 6)

Khler, Christoph Louis Heinrichl Childrens Song (in Everybodys Perfect Masterpieces, 1

ALF)

Leaf, MaryA Leaf Collection 2, FJH

l Starship Galileo

Ljubaski, NikolaiuThe Hen

Markow, AndrewuJumping Jacks FHMuPop Goes the Weasel FHM

Marlais, HelenuThe Calico Cat (in Succeeding at the Piano: Lesson and

Technique, 2B FJH)

McLean, EdwinuCool Groove (in Succeeding at the Piano: Lesson and

Technique, 3 FJH)

Milligan, Johnl Tippi-Toes (in Legacy Collection, 1 FHM)

Mrozinski, MarkuOn a Greek Island (in Celebrate Piano!: Lesson and

Musicianship, 3 FHM)

Niamath, LindaIn My Garden FHM

l Swinging Marching Mice and Other Pieces FHM

l Balloons Soda Pop and Other Delights FHMuPlayful Puppyl Sleepy Little Kitten

Surprises FHMuNew Shoesl Party Hats

Norton, ChristopherThe Microjazz Collection, 1 B&H

l After the Battle l Struttin

Parsons, Margaret, arr.l Hush-a-bye (in Legacy Collection, 1 FHM)

Pearce, ElvinaHappy Times FHM

l Bounce and Glide

Porter, BeverlyLady Bug and Friends RLP

l Humbugs Hoedown

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Preparatory BRichert, TeresaImagination RLPuPixies on Parade

Toy Collection FHMuBouncing Ball

Roth Roubos, ValerieFour Miniature Suites FJH

l Catnip Crazy, from Cat Tales

Schoenmehl, MikeFun with Jazz Piano, 2 OTTuSherlock Holmes

Sheftel, PaulMerry and Mellow ALF

l Chimes

Skarecky, JanaBirds in the Hickory Tree CMC

l Blackbirds

Tan, Chee-HwaThrough the Windowpane FHM

l Looking Glass River uThe Swing

Telfer, NancyThe Sun and the Moon FHMuThe Rising Sun

Trk, Daniel GottlobHandstcke fr angehende Klavierspieler, 1 ABR

l A Carefree Fellow l Childrens Ballad l Sad Feelingsl Youthful Happiness

Handstcke fr angehende Klavierspieler, 2 ABRl Phrase Endings

Repertoire from Method BooksThe ABC of Piano Playing FHMBook 3

l A Canoe Tripl Halloween Pranksl Hop Scotchl Old MacDonald Had a Farml The Swiss Cuckoo

Alfreds Premier Piano Course ALFLesson 2A

l Boom, Boom! l Butterfly World l King Arthurs Adventure l Tilt-a-Whirl

Lesson 2B l Quiet Thoughts

Bastien Piano Basics KJOPerformance 3

l FireworksPiano 2

l Dancing the Minuetl Tarantella

Piano 3l German Folk Songl Gypsy Dance l Prelude in A Minorl Viennese Waltz

Celebrate Piano! FHMLesson and Musicianship 2A

l The Boogie BuglerLesson and Musicianship 2B

l Alouette l Donkey Ridingl Last Train to Bluesvillel Rhythm Ace

Lesson and Musicianship 3l Erie Canall Singin the Bluesl Sparklersl Tarantella

Lesson and Musicianship 4l Minuet in F Majorl Takin it Easy

Solos 2 l Allegro, op. 1, no. 4l Bouncing on My Bed l Minuetto, op. 1, no. 1

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library HALPiano Lessons 3

l ChoralePiano Solos 3

l The Clockwork Ballerinal Leap Frogl Porcupine Pizzicato l The Winter Wind

Music for Young Children MYCSunbeams 3

l Hello to Springl Ketchupl Tis a Gift to Be Simplel Waltz of the Sunbeams

Music Pathways FISPiano Discoveries C

l Arabian Tale l Lighter Than Air Marchl On the Move

Piano Discoveries D l In the Tall Pines l Little Prelude in B flat

Piano Solos Bl Lady Moon

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Preparatory BThe Music Tree ALFStudents Book 2A

l Brisk Marchl The Modern Dragon

Students Book 2B l Old Brass Wagonl Relay Race

Students Book 3l Country Fiddler l Mountain Ballad l Pop Goes the Weasell Stomp Dance

Piano Adventures FPALesson Book 2A

l Whirling Leaves Lesson Book 2B

l Canoeing in the Moonlightl Jumpin Jazz Cat l Riding the Windl Spanish Caballero

Piano Discoveries HMPAdventure Book 2A

l At Dawnl Hop, Skip and a Jump Bluesl Simple Giftsl The Water Is Wide

Explorer Book 1B l Hobgoblin Hop

Piano Town KJOLessons 2

l The Comic Book Shop l The Lily Pondl Schools Outl The Time Machine

Performance 2l Around the Worldl Beehive Dance

Succeeding at the Piano FJHLesson and Technique 2A

l Riding the SubwayLesson and Technique 2B

l Boogie, Man!l Land of the Silver Birchl On the Cable Car

Lesson and Technique 3l Elfin Tarantella

Recital Book 2Al Beanbag Rag

Recital Book 2Bl Down Under Sonatina complete

l Song of the Leprechaunl Spring Festival

Suzuki Piano School, Revised Edition ALFVolume 1

l Au clair de la lunel Cuckool French Childrens Song l Lightly Row



Legato Pentascales(five-finger patterns)

D, A, F majorE, D minor

HStonic to dominant, ascending and descending(ending with solid/blocked root-position triad) = 60

Staccato Pentascales

One-octave ScalesC, G majorA minor (natural)

HS1 octave = 60

Contrary Motion ScaleC major HT

1 octave = 60

Chords

Tonic Triads broken

C, G majorA minor

HS1 octave (root position and inversions) = 50

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Preparatory BMusicianship Please see Musicianship on p. 11 and Appendix B on p. 106 for important information regarding this section of the examination.



two measures

ChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality (major or minor) of a triad after the examiner has played the major or minor pentascale followed by the tonic triad in solid/blocked form once.

Chords Position


Playback Students will be asked to play back a melody based on the first three notes of a major or minor scale. The examiner will identify the key, play the tonic triad once, and play the melody twice.


tonic, mediantC, G major A minor

four notes



Continue tapping while speaking, tapping, or clapping the given rhythm.

A steady pulse and metric accentuation are expected.


two measures

PlayingStudents will be asked to play a short melody written on the grand staff, divided between the hands, and starting on any note in the following positions:

Fingering will be indicated for the first note of each hand only.

Time Signature Note Values

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Students in Level 1 are introduced to elements of Baroque and Classical style through miniature dance and song forms. Character pieces provide opportunities for developing imagination and creativity, while inventions encourage hand independence. Two-octave scales support the development of agility and fluency.

Level 1 Requirements Marks

Repertoire 56

one selection from List Aone selection from List Bone selection from List CMemory (2 marks per repertoire selection)

1618166


Technical TestsEtudes: one etude from the Syllabus list

1212

Musicianship

Ear Tests Clapback Intervals Chords Playback


102224

1037



Students must prepare three contrasting selections: one from each of List A, List B, and List C. Two memory marks are awarded for each repertoire selection that is performed by memory.



Piano Repertoire 1 FHM

List ABaroque and Classical Repertoire

AnonymousuBurlesque in G Major (in Notebook for Wolfgang)

Bach, Johann ChristianuAria in F Major, BWV Anh. 131 (in Notenbuch der

Anna Magdalena Bach)

Bach, Johann Christoph FriedrichMusikalische Nebenstunden

l Minuet in C Major l Schwbisch in D Major

Bach, Johann Sebastian l Chorale, BWV 514 (in Notenbuch der Anna Magdalena

Bach BAR; WIE)

Beethoven, Ludwig vanucossaise in E flat Major, WoO 86 (in Celebrate

Beethoven, 1 FHM)l Ukrainian Folk Song, op. 107, no. 3 [theme] (in

Celebrate Beethoven, 1 FHM)

Clarke, JeremiahThe Third Book of the Harpsichord Master

l Minuet in D Major, T 460

Clementi, MuzioIntroduction to the Art of Playing the Piano Forte, op. 42 (11th ed.)uPyrenese Melody (lesson 48)

Duncombe, WilliamProgressive Lessons for the Harpsichord and Pianoforte

l Sonatina in C Major (in Masterwork Classics, 3 ALF)

Dunhill, ThomasFirst Year Pieces ABR

l Gavotte in G Major

Gossec, Franois-Josephl An Old French Dance (arr. Margaret Parsons, in

Legacy Collection, 2 FHM)

Hssler, Johann WilhelmCinquante pices lusage des commenans, op. 38 ABR

l Minuet in C Major (no. 4)

Haydn, Franz JosephuGerman Dance in D Major, Hob. IX:22, no. 2 with repeat

l German Dance in G Major, Hob. IX:22, no. 3

Hook, JamesNew Guida di Musica, op. 81

l Allegretto in C Major (no. 4) (in A James Hook Album ELK)

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Level 1Krieger, JohannSechs musicalische PartienuMinuet in A Minor, from Partita No. 6 in B flat

Major

Mozart, Leopold, attr.Notebook for Wolfgang OTT

l Minuet in D Minor

Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusuAllegro in B flat Major, K 3uMinuet in F Major, K 2

Telemann, Georg PhilippuAndante in G Minor, from TWV 33:17with repeat

Trk, Daniel GottlobHandstcke fr angehende Klavierspieler, 1uThe Balletl The Hunting Horns and the Echo

Zwlf Handstckel Arioso in F Major

List B Romantic, 20th-, and 21st-century Repertoire

Alexander, DennisEspecially for Boys ALF

l Frogs and Snakes Just for You, 1 ALF

l Cinnamon Popcorn

Archer, VioletShorter Pieces for Shorter Fingers CMC

l Waltz (no. 2)

Bonis, Mel.Album pour les tout-petites COM

l La puce

Boyd, BillJazz Starters, 3 HAL

l Too Blue

Brown, StephenSix Pentatonic Preludes SWA; CMC

l Pentatonic Prelude No. 1


l Silly ArgumentAway! FHM

l Clear LakeuSpring Light

Escapades, 1 FHMl Beaver Boogie

Crosby Gaudet, AnneFreddie the Frog FHMuAngelfish

Crosby Gaudet, Anne (continued)Fuzzy Beluga FHM

l The Grey Ladyl Pirate Talesl Rissers Romp

In My Dreams FHMuRobots

Dello Joio, NormanSuite for the Young EBMuMountain Melody (no. 1)l Little Sister (no. 3)


l Crafty Card TricksLegends & Lore FHMuDream Journeyl Heroes of the Galaxyl Soaring

Duke, David l March (Lydian Mode) (in Music of Our Time, 1 WAT)

Fairbank, NicholasA Pentad for Piano FAI

l Pentatonic Lullaby

Gallant, PierreAnimal Fair FHM

l Croc the Curmudgeonl Paper Tigers

Garcia, JaninaVery Easy Piano Pieces for Children, op. 3 PWM

l Chriss Songl The Dolls Horse

Gedike, AlexanderSixty Simple Piano Pieces for Beginners, op. 36 SCH

l A Happy Tale (no. 31)l A Sad Song (no. 39)

Twenty Little Pieces for Beginners, op. 6 SCHuA Little Piece (no. 2)

Gieck, JanetDances, Daydreams & Dinosaurs RLP

l Chromatisaurus

Gillock, WilliamAccent on Solos, 2 WIL

l ArgentinaClassic Piano Repertoire: Elementary WIL

l Spooky Footstepsl Stormy Weather

Glover, David CarruBlinky the Robot (in Belwin Contest Winners, 2 ALF)

Goolkasian Rahbee, Dianne Modern Miniatures for Piano, FJHuToy Soldiers March

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Level 1Grechaninov, AlexandrChildrens Album, op. 98 OTT

l Fairy Tale (no. 1)

Gurlitt, CorneliusThe First Lessons, op. 117 KAL

l Rocking (no. 6) l The Hunt (no. 15)

Kabalevsky, DmitriTwenty-four Pieces for Children, op. 39 SCH

l March (no. 10)uWaltz (no. 13)

Karp, DavidNaturescape WIL

l Whirligig Beetle

Kasemets, UdoOne Plus One, 2 BER

l Old MacDonald

Kraehenbuehl, Davidl Daydreaming (in Contemporary Piano Literature, 1

ALF)l March of the Trolls (in Contemporary Piano

Literature, 1 ALF)

Krausas, VeronikaThe Bestiary CMC

l The Alligator

Lefeld, JerzyLittle Frogs and Other Piano Pieces for Children PWM

l A Folk Tune

McLean, EdwinMiniatures, 2 FJH

l Valse triste

Mier, MarthaJazz, Rags & Blues, 1 ALF

l Hallelujah!l Sneaky Business

Premier Piano Course: Jazz, Rags, & Blues, 2B ALFuRed Satin Jazz

Milne, ElissaLittle Peppers FABuLost

Niamath, LindaHere We Go! FHM

l Hot Air BalloonsSoda Pop and Other Delights FHM

l Big Teddy, Little Teddyl Hide and Seekl March of the Terrible Trolls

Surprises FHMl Rainbow

A Zoo for You FHMuBears

Norton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections for Piano, 1 FHM

l No Worriesl Merry-Go-Roundl Four-Wheel Drive

Paterson, LornaPianimals FHM

l Wallabies on ParadeSafari Suite FHM

l Marmoset

Poole, Cliffordl Cobwebs (in Legacy Collection, 1 FHM)l The Itchy Ant (first published under pseudonym

Ernest Marsden) (in Legacy Collection, 2 FHM)uMist (in Legacy Collection, 1 FHM)l Spooks (in Legacy Collection, 2 FHM)

Richert, TeresaToy Collection FHM

l Teddy Bearl Video Game Adventure

Rybicki, FeliksI Begin to Play, op. 20 PWM

l Cradle Song

Schnittke, AlfredEight Pieces for Piano SIK

l Folk Song

Schoenmehl, MikeLittle Stories in Jazz OTTuDance of the Martians

Shostakovich, DmitriChildhood Notebook, op. 69 DSC

l Waltz (no. 2)

Siegmeister, ElieAmerican Kaleidoscope ALFuSong of the Dark Woods

Silvester, FrederickuEarly One Morning (arr. in Legacy Collection: Folk-

Song Arrangements FHM)l Jig (in Legacy Collection, 1 FHM)

Stravinsky, SoulimaPiano Music for Children, 1 PET

l For the Kid Next Doorl Stepping Stones

Tan, Chee-HwaA Childs Garden of Verses FHM

l My Shadow l Pirate Storyl Where Go the Boats?

Taranta, ItaloPiano Miniatures WILuA Starry Night

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Level 1Telfer, Nancy, arr.My Bark Canoe FHMuClimb up on an Elephant (Mont sur un elephant)

Vandall, Robert D.Celebrated Jazzy Solos, 2 ALF

l Feeling Great!

List CInventions

Archer, VioletEleven Short Pieces ALK

l Little Prelude (no. 1)

Christopher, ReneuThe Snake FHM

Duke, David, arr.l Shes Like the Swallow (in Music of Our Time, 2

WAT)

Elliott, CarletonSeventeen Canons WATuCanon (no. 8)

Gallant, PierreImitations and Inventions FHM

l Dancing Partnersl A Little Song between Friends

Keveren, PhillipMouse on a Mirror HAL

l Mouse on a Mirror

Kinney, ForrestuYoung Ludwig Exploring FHM

Markow, AndrewuTeapot Invention FHM

McKinnon, Gordon A.uSwirling Leaves FHM


l Carol in Canon

Poole, ClifforduFrre Jacques Stands on His Head FHM

Richert, TeresaCopycat Copycat RLPuCranky Cat


Technical TestsSee table below.

EtudesStudents must prepare one etude from the following list.


uone selection, found in Celebration Series, 2015 Edition: Piano Etudes 1 FHM

Balzs, rpdFourteen Easy Pieces for Piano EMBuEtude in A Minor (no. 9)

Berlin, BorisuHopscotch (in Legacy Collection, 1 FHM)

Christopher, ReneuWaiting FHM

Crosby Gaudet, AnneIn My Dreams FHMuCelebration

Deimer, Emma LouReaching Out FJHuAnswering

(Continued on next page.)


Two-octaveC, G, F majorA, E, D minor (natural and harmonic)

HS2 octaves = 69

Contrary Motion C majorHT2 octaves = 69

Chromatic Starting on CHS1 octave = 69

Chords

Tonic Triads broken C, G, F major

A, E, D minor

HS1 octave(root position and inversions)

= 50

solid/blocked = 100

All scales are to be played legato.

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Level 1Diabelli, AntonThe First Twelve Lessons, op. 125uEtude in C Major (no. 3)

Donkin, ChristineComics & Card Tricks FHMuDetectives

George, JonKaleidoscope Solos, 2 ALFuRelay Race

Gillock, WilliamCollected Short Lyric Pieces for Solo Piano WILuDrifting Clouds

Gurlitt, CorneliusThe First Lessons, op. 117 uMorning Greeting (no. 13)

Kabalevsky, DmitriChildrens Adventures, op. 89 SCHuA Porcupine Dance (no. 8)uSkipping Rope (no. 17)

Kadosa, PlTwenty-four Easy Technical Etudes for Piano EMBuEtude in C Major (no. 1)

Le Couppey, FelixuEtude in C Major

Maxner, RebekahOld MacDonald Had the Blues NOTuJazz! Goes the Weasel

Richert, TeresaDays of Summer FHMuFar Away

Schoenmehl, MikeFun with Jazz Piano, 1 OTT uA Swinging Leprechaun

Takcs, JenFr mich, op. 76 DOBuRaindrops (Regentropfen) (no. 11)

* Students may substitute a popular selection for the etude. See p. 11 for details.




two to three measures

IntervalsStudents will be asked to identify the following intervals. The examiner will play each interval in melodic form (ascending and descending) once.

ORStudents may choose to sing or hum the following intervals (ascending and descending). The examiner will play the first note once.

Intervals (ascending and descending)

minor 3rd

major 3rd

ChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality (major or minor) of a triad after the examiner has played it in broken and then solid/blocked form once.

Chords Position


Playback Students will be asked to play back a melody based on a major or minor pentascale. The examiner will identify the key, play the tonic triad once, and play the melody twice.


tonic, dominantC, G major A minor

five notes






two measures

PlayingStudents will be asked to play a four-measure melody, written on the grand staff and divided between the hands. Fingering will be indicated for the first note of each hand only.

Time Signature Note Values Keys

C, G, F majorA minor

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Students in Level 2 expand their musical horizons and develop technical skills by exploring a variety of musical styles and genres. Character pieces allow for exploration of pedaling, expression, and balance of tone. Scales and triads introduce new major and relative minor keys.


Repertoire 56


1618166


Technical TestsEtudes: one etude from the Syllabus list

1212

Musicianship



102224

1037







List ABaroque and Classical Repertoire

Arnold, Samuell Gavotte in C Major, op. 12, no. 2

Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuell Minuet in E flat Major, H 171 l Minuetto II in F Minor, H 196/2

Bach, Johann Sebastianl Aria in D Minor, BWV 515 (in Notenbuch der Anna

Magdalena Bach BAR; WIE)l Minuet III in G Major, from Suite in G Minor,

BWV 822 BAR

Beethoven, Ludwig vanucossaise in G Major, WoO 23 (in Celebrate

Beethoven, 1 FHM)

Clarke, Jeremiahl King Williams March (in Legacy Collection, 2

FHM)

Diabelli, AntonSonatina in C Major, op. 151, no. 2

l 2nd movement

Handel, George FridericuImpertinence, HWV 494 l Menuet, from Partita in G Major, HWV 450


l Ecossoise in G Major (no. 23)

Haydn, Franz JosephuGerman Dance in B flat Major, Hob. IX:22, no. 5l German Dance in G Major, Hob. IX:12, no. 1 (in

Celebrate Haydn, 1 FHM)l German Dance in G Major, Hob. IX:12, no. 7 (in

Celebrate Haydn, 1 FHM)Five Contradances and One Quadrille, Hob. IX:29 (in Il Mio Primo Haydn RIC)

l Quadrille

Hook, JamesNew Guida di musica, op. 81

l Gavotta in D Major (no. 3) (in A James Hook Album ELK)

Krebs, Johann Ludwigl Minuet in B Minor, from Suite No. 2 in B Minor

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Level 2Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus

l Allegro in F Major, K 1c (in Celebrate Mozart, 1 FHM)

uMenuetto in C Major, from Sonata in C Major, K 6l Minuet in G Major, K 1e (in Celebrate Mozart, 1

FHM)

Neefe, Christian GottlobuAllegretto in C Major

Purcell, HenryuAir in D Minor, ZT 676l Hornpipe, ZT 685 (in Essential Keyboard Repertoire, 4

ALF)

Rameau, Jean-PhilippePices de clavecin (1724)uMenuet en rondeau (Minuet in Rondo Form)

Scarlatti, Domenicol Sonata in C Major, K 73b (in Celebrate Scarlatti, 1

FHM)

Schubert, Franzl cossaise, D 299, no. 8 BAR

Telemann, Georg PhilippFantasia in D Major, TWV 33:16 ABR

l 3rd section


l A Cheerful Spirit l Contentment

Handstcke fr angehende Klavierspieler, 2 uGavotte in A Major

List BRomantic, 20th-, and 21st-century Repertoire

Archer, VioletShorter Pieces for Shorter Fingers CMC

l Hop, Skip, Glide (no. 3)

Bartk, BlaFor Children, 1 (rev. ed.) B&H

l Children at Play (no. 1)l Childrens Song (no. 2)

For Children, 2 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Allegretto (no. 3)

Bender, JoanneCreatures Great and Small RLP

l Inuit Lullabyl When the Rain Comes

Berlin, Borisl March of the Goblins (in Legacy Collection, 2 FHM)l The Merry-Go-Round (in Legacy Collection, 2 FHM)

Berr, Brucel Venetian Boat Song (in Hal Leonard Student Piano

Library: Piano Solos, 4 HAL)

Bober, MelodyGrand Solos for Piano, 4 ALFuI Spy


l Madrigal

Brown, StephenFive Extremities SWA; CMC

l Extremity No. 1

Byers, Rosemaryl Cheshire Cat Cool HAL

Carroll, WalterThe Countryside FOR

l The Wood Fairies (no. 11)


l Ping Pong PartyAway! FHM

l Making Memories

Coulthard, Jeanl Alexas Bell Song (in Music of Our Time, 1 WAT)l First Little Dance (Lavenders Blue) (in Music of Our

Time, 1 WAT)l Grandmothers Nonsense Song (in Music of Our

Time, 2 WAT)l Lullaby for a Baby Seal (in Music of Our Time, 2

WAT)

Crosby Gaudet, AnneTunes in Bloom FHMuPeriwinkle Twinkle

In My Dreams FHMl Cant Catch Me!

In the Mermaids Garden FHMl The Banshees Ball

Donkin, ChristineLegends & Lore FHM

l The Dragons Story

Duke, Davidl Butterflies (in Music of Our Time, 3 WAT)

Garcia, JaninaVery Easy Piano Pieces for Children, op. 3 PWM

l The Clockl A Joke (arcik)

George, JonThe Music Tree: Students Choice, 4 ALFuQuiet Lagoon

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Level 2Gieck, JanetSundae Soup, 1 RLP

l Lazy Sunday Dances, Daydreams & Dinosaurs RLP

l Outdoor Skating Rink

Gillock, WilliamAccent on Majors WILuOn a Quiet Lake

Goldston, MargaretThe Virtuosic Performer, 1 ALFuThe Sparkling Brook

Grechaninov, AlexandrChildrens Album, op. 98 OTT

l Farewell (no. 4)Glass Beads, op. 123 OTT

l Little Beggar (no. 2)

Harmer, Daniell The Toymaker BER

Harris, EddieModal Miniatures WAT

l On the March

Ikeda, Naokol Evening Melody WIL

Joachim, OttoTwelve Twelve-tone Pieces for Children BER

l Snowy Morning (no. 4)l Gossip (no. 7)

Kabalevsky, DmitriThirty Childrens Pieces, op. 27 SCH

l Valse (no. 1)uA Little Song (no. 2)

Karp, DavidNaturescape WIL

l Circling Hawks

Khachaturian, AramChildrens Album, 2 SIK

l An Evening Tale

Kraehenbuehl, Davidl March of the Trolls (in Contemporary Piano

Literature, 1 ALF)

Labenske, VictorPiano Miniatures ALF

l Player Piano

Last, JoanOn the Move B&H

l Sailing by Moonlight

McIntyre, David L.Pip Squeaks RSMuThe Waltz That Floated Away

Mosdell, Rickl Hong Kong Sunrise (in Music from the Heartland

CMC)

Mrozinski, MarkuTurkish Bazaar (in Celebrate Piano!: Lesson and

Musicianship, 4 FHM)

Nakada, YoshinaoChildrens Dreams KAW

l So Long, See You Tomorrow Japanese Festival (in Piano Pieces for Children OGT)

l A Short Story

Niamath, LindaAll Year Round FHM

l Autumn LeavesHere We Go! FHM

l RollerbladingA Zoo for You FHM

l Penguins

Norton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections for Piano, 2 FHM uHalf Asleepl Sidewalk Cafel Toronto Tangol Trumpet Blues

The Final Frontier B&Hl Asteroids

The Microjazz Collection, 1 B&Hl Rag Time


l Clown Fish

Perry, NinaThrough the Kaleidoscope OUP

l Lullaby (no. 5)

Persichetti, VincentLittle Piano Book, op. 60 PREuFanfare (no. 8)

Pinto, OctavioChildrens Festival (Festa de Crianas) SCHuPrelude (no. 1)

Poole, Cliffordl The Mouse in the Coal Bin (first published under

pseudonym Charles Peerson) (in Legacy Collection, 2 FHM)

l Parade (in Legacy Collection, 2 FHM)

Reinecke, Carll Serenade in G Major, op. 183, no. 2l Elegy (in Discovering Piano Literature, 3 ALF)

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Level 2Richert, TeresaDays of Summer FHM

l DaydreamingToy Collection FHM

l Doll HouseuLittle Red Wagonl Plush Toy Paradel Toy Train

Rossi, Wynn-AnnMsica Latina, 2 ALFuAtacama Desert

Schumann, RobertAlbum fr die Jugend, op. 68 uSoldiers March (no. 2)

Skarecky, JanaWater Colours CMC

l Rain


l Tag

Szelnyi, IstvnMusical Picture-Book EMB

l Faraway Regions

Tajevi, MarkoSongs from Mur Island HEN uLittle Piece No. 3

Tansman, AlexandreHappy Time (On samuse au piano), 1 HAL

l Waltzing (En valsant)

Tchaikovsky, Pyotr IlyichAlbum for the Young, op. 39

l The Sick Doll (no. 7)

Telfer, NancyIm Not Scared FHM

l Crocodile Teethl Skeleton Dance

Land of the Silver Birch FHM l An Iroquois Lullaby (arr.)l Land of the Silver Birch (arr.)

My Bark Canoe FHMl Donkey Riding

The Sun and the Moon FHMuThe Silent Moon

Vandall, Robert D.Robert D. Vandalls Favorite Solos, 2 ALF

l Summer Toccatina

List CInventions

Bartk, BlaMikrokosmos, 1 B&HuLittle Dance in Canon Form (no. 31)

Champagne, Claudel Petit canon No. 2 (in Performing Our Musical

Heritage, 1 CFP; CMC)

Christopher, ReneuInvention in C Major FHM

Dello Joio, NormanSuite for the Young EBM

l Invention (no. 2)

Gallant, PierreuJazz Invention No. 2

Gedike, AlexanderSixty Piano Pieces for Beginners, op. 36 SCH

l Fugato (no. 40)

Gurlitt, CorneliusuCanon


l Moderato in C Major (no. 5)

Kunz, Konrad M.200 Short Canons, op. 14uCanon in F Major (no. 95)

Niamath, LindaWatermelon and Friends FHM

l Banana

Richert, TeresaCopycat Copycat RLPuCourageous Cat

Silvester, FrederickuInvention in A Minor FHM

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Level 2Technical RequirementsPlease see Technical Requirements on p. 11 and Appendix A on p. 102 for important information regarding this section of the examination.

Technical TestsSee table below.

EtudesStudents must prepare one etude from the following list.



Burnam, Edna-MaeStep by Step Piano Course, 5 WILuColored Windows

Czerny, Carl101 Progressive Exercises, op. 261uEtude in C Major (no. 3)

Donkin, ChristineComics & Card Tricks FHMuCrazy Comics

Gedike, AlexanderSixty Simple Piano Pieces for Beginners, op. 36 SCHuEtude in C Major (no. 22)

George, JonArtistry at the Piano: Repertoire, 3 API uMelody

Gillock, WilliamFanfare ALFuLadies in Waiting, from Little Suite in F Major

Gurlitt, CorneliusDer erste Vortrag, op. 210 uHunting (Jagdstckchen) (no. 7)

Die ersten Schritte des jungen Klavierspielers, op. 82uEtude in D Minor (no. 65)

Kabalevsky, DmitriTwenty-four Pieces for Children, op. 39 SCHuScherzo (no. 12)

Khler, Christian Louis HeinrichDie allerleichtesten bungsstcke fr den Clavierunterricht, op. 190 uEtude in F Major (no. 27)

Niamath, LindaSurprises FHMuPinwheels

Norton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections for Piano, 2 FHMuFeelin GooduThe Highlands

Takcs, JenFr mich, op. 76 DOBuGliding (Segelflug) (no. 18)

Tan, Chee-HwaA Childs Garden of Verses FHMuThe Wind

Vandall, Robert D.Sampler, 1 ALFuE Dorian with Modulation (no. 9)

* Students may substitute a popular selection for the etude. See p. 11 for details.


Two-octave G, F, Bb major

E, D, G minor (harmonic and melodic)HS2 octaves = 80

Formula Pattern C, G majorHT2 octaves = 80

Chromatic Starting on GHS1 octave = 80

Chords

Tonic Triads broken G, F, Bb major

E, D, G minor


= 60

solid/blocked = 112

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Two-octave G, F, Bb major

E, D, G minor (harmonic and melodic)HS2 octaves = 80

Formula Pattern C, G majorHT2 octaves = 80

Chromatic Starting on GHS1 octave = 80

Chords

Tonic Triads broken G, F, Bb major

E, D, G minor


= 60

solid/blocked = 112

Level 2Musicianship Please see Musicianship on p. 11 and Appendix B on p. 106 for important information regarding this section of the examination.



two to three measures

IntervalsStudents will be asked to identify the following intervals. The examiner will play each interval in melodic form (ascending and descending) once.

OR

Students may choose to sing or hum the following intervals (ascending and descending). The examiner will play the first note once.


minor 3rd

major 3rd

perfect 5th

ChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality (major or minor) of a triad after the examiner has played it in solid/blocked form once.

Chords Position


Playback Students will be asked to play back a melody based on the major or minor pentascale. The examiner will identify the key, play the tonic triad once, and play the melody twice.


tonic, dominantG, F major D minor

five notes






two to four measures

PlayingStudents will be asked to play a four-measure melody, written on the grand staff and divided between the hands. Melodies may move beyond the five-finger position.


C, G, F majorA, D minor

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At Level 3, students continue to explore Baroque dance forms. Classical sonatinas provide opportunities to refine control of touch and tone and increase awareness of formal structure. Hands-together scales support the repertoire requirements by encouraging coordination and rhythmic precision.


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Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:l one selectionuone selection, found in Celebration Series, 2015 Edition:


List ABaroque Repertoire

Anonymousl Minuet in A Minor (in Notebook for Wolfgang OTT)

Bach, Johann Sebastian, attr.Notenbuch der Anna Magdalena Bach uMusette in D Major, BWV Anh. 126 uPolonaise in G Minor, BWV Anh. 119

Handel, George Frideric uGavotte in G Major, HWV 491 (in Celebrate Handel

FHM)l Minuet in F Major, HWV 516a (in Celebrate Handel

FHM)

Kirnberger, Johann PhilippRecueil dairs de danse caractristiques

l Bourre in D Major (no. 3)

Krebs, Johann LudwiguHarlequinade, from Suite No. 3 in E flat Major

Mattheson, JohannPices de clavecin en deux volumesuMenuet in E flat Major, from Suite No. 6

Petzold, Christianl Minuet in G Major, BWV Anh. 114 (in Notenbuch der

Anna Magdalena Bach BAR; WIE)l Minuet in G Minor, BWV Anh. 115 (in Notenbuch der

Anna Magdalena Bach BAR; WIE)

Purcell, Henryl Hornpipe in B flat Major, Z T683

Telemann, Georg PhilippuGigue langloise, from Partita cembalo solo, TWV

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List B Classical and Classical-style Repertoire

Attwood, ThomasEasy Progressive LessonsSonatina in G Major u1st movement

Beethoven, Ludwig vanZwei Klaviersonatinen, Anh. 5 (in Celebrate Beethoven, 1 FHM)Sonatina in G Major

l 1st movementl 2nd movement

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Level 3Biehl, AlbertSonatina in C Major, op. 57, no. 1

l 2nd movementSonatina in G Major, op. 57, no. 4

l 1st movement l 2nd movement

Sonatina in A Minor, op. 94, no. 4u1st movement

Clementi, MuzioSix Progressive Sonatinas for the Piano Forte, op. 36Sonatina in C Major (no. 1)uone movement

Gedike, AlexanderSixty Simple Piano Pieces for Beginners, op. 36 SCH

l Sonatina in C Major (no. 20)

Gurlitt, CorneliusSix Sonatinas, op. 76 Sonatina in A Minor (no. 5) (in Joy of Sonatinas YOR)

l 3rd movement


l Andantino in A Major (no. 31)

Lack, ThodoreSonatina in F Major, op. 257, no. 2u4th movement: Finale

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeusl Allegro in B flat Major, K 3 (in Celebrate Mozart, 1

FHM)l Menuetto II in F Major, from Sonata in C Major, K 6l Minuet in D Major, K 7 (in Celebrate Mozart, 1

FHM)


l Carefree Happiness

List CRomantic, 20th-, and 21st-century Repertoire

Alexander, DennisA Splash of Color, 2 ALFuZinc Pink

Allen, Peterl Jokin Around (in Kick Up Your Heels! PGM)

Archer, VioletEleven Short Pieces ALK

l Little Canon (no. 9)

Austin, GlendaLyric Waltzes WIL

l Carousel Waltz

Bartk, BlaFor Children, 1 (rev. ed.) B&H

l Play (no. 5)uAllegro moderato (no. 15)

For Children, 2 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Sorrow (no. 7)

Bennett, RhondauHoliday Parade (in Myklas Contest Winners, 2 ALF)

Berkovich, IsaakuVariations on a Russian Folksong SCH

Berlin, Borisl The Haunted Castle (in Legacy Collection, 3 FHM)l Rosemary Skating Waltz (in Legacy Collection, 3

FHM)

Bernstein, SeymourMoodscapes MAN

l The Elegant Toreador


l Compliment a grandmaman l Douce amie l Monsieur Vieuxbois

Coulthard, Jeanl Clear Waters (in Music of Our Time, 4 WAT)l A Little Joke (in Music of Our Time, 1 WAT)

Early Pieces for Piano ALKl The Song of the Shepherdess (no. 3) l The Sad Story (no. 6)l A Happy Day (no. 9)

Crosby Gaudet, AnneIn My Dreams FHMuFunny Puppyl In My Dreamsl Little Elves and Pixiesl The Stormy Sea


l Computer Chatterl Monster Trucks

Fine, IrvingMusic of Irving Fine B&H

l Lullaby for a Baby Panda

Fleming, Robertl Happy Days (in Legacy Collection, 3 FHM)

Fredrich, FrankCream of the Crop, 1 ALF

l Legerdemain (The Magician)

Gallant, PierreAnimal Fair FHM

l The Lumbering Elephant

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Level 3Gedike, AlexanderTwenty Little Pieces for Beginners, op. 6 SCHu A Little Piece (no. 11)

George, JonA Day in the Forest ALF

l Rain... and the Rainbow

Gerou, TomPiece by Piece, 1 ALF

l Delightful Dreams

Gieck, JanetuSummer Drought GIE

Dances, Dreams & Dinosaurs RLPl Promenade

Sundae Soup, 1 RLPl Sweet Dreams

Gonzales, ChillyRe-Introduction Etudes EBR

l Tarantula

Grechaninov, AlexandrChildrens Album, op. 98 SCH

l In Camp (no. 2)l In the Woodland Glade (no. 6)l Cradle Song (Lullaby) (no. 9)l After the Ball (no. 13)

Glass Beads, op. 123 SCHl Morning Walk (no. 1) l Sad Song (no. 4)

Griesdale, SusanArctic Voices RLPuArctic Voices

Gurlitt, CorneliusKleine Blumen, op. 205uWild Mignonette (no. 1)

Harris, EddieModal Miniatures WAT

l Lydias Song

Huang, An-LunA Chinese Festival, 1 BEL

l Pastures

Ikeda, NaokoMiyabi WIL

l Soft Rain (Azisai)

Joachim, OttoTwelve Twelve-tone Pieces for Children BER

l Plastic Soldier (no. 5)

Kabalevsky, DmitriThirty Childrens Pieces, op. 27 SCH

l Night on the River (no. 4)Twenty-four Pieces for Children, op. 39 SCHuClowns (no. 20)

Karp, DavidSolo Souvenirs FJH

l Walk and Talk Rag

Klose, CarolWatercolor Miniatures HAL

l Dreaming in Watercolors

Liebermann, LowellAlbum for the Young, op. 43 PRE

l Song (no. 11)

Linn, Jenniferl Tarantella HAL

Les petites images HALl Loiseau-mouche (Hummingbird)

Maxner, RebekahMadges Notebook RLP

l Deep in the Meadow

Mier, MarthaMartha Miers Favorite Solos, 3 ALF

l Winter StarlightRomantic Sketches, 2 ALFuInterlude

Milhaud, DariusLenfant aime (A Child Loves), op. 289 UNI

l Les fleurs (Flowers) (no. 1)

Milne, ElissaMore Little Peppers FAB

l Violets Are BluePepperbox Jazz, 1 FAB

l Gone Too Soon

Moss, Earlel In a Canoe (in Legacy Collection, 3 FHM)l Little Lamb (in Legacy Collection, 3 FHM)

Nakada, YoshinaoJapanese Festival (in Piano Pieces for Children OGT)

l A Green Caterpillar and a ButterflyuThe Song of Twilightwith repeat

Niamath, LindaHere We Go! FHM

l All Aboardl Carousell In My Kayak


l Breezyl Gentle Touchl Up and Awayl White Sand

The Microjazz Collection, 2 B&Hl Coconut Rag

Olson, KevinShowcase Solos, 2 FJH

l Medieval Festival

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Level 3Olson, Lynn Freeman

l Night Clouds

Ouchterlony, Davidl Kickin Stones (in Legacy Collection, 2 FHM)

Papp, LajosThe Stonecutter EMB

l The Happy Stonecutters Song


l Dovesl Waltzing Pandasl Whales Lament

Persichetti, VincentLittle Piano Book, op. 60 PRE

l Dialogue (no. 3)

Peskanov, AlexanderMusical Gallery, 3 WIL

l Childs Portrait

Poole, Cliffordl Pop Goes the Weasel! (in Legacy Collection: Folk-Song

Arrangements FHM) l Tarantelle (in Legacy Collection, 3 FHM)

Porter, BeverlyLady Bug and Friends RLP

l Lady Bug Sings the Blues

Schoenmehl, MikeFun with Jazz Piano, 3 OTTuPicnic 1920

Schumann, RobertAlbum fr die Jugend, op. 68

l Melody (no. 1)

Scott, CyrilFor My Young Friends MAS

l Seesaw

Shostakovich, DmitriChildhood Notebook, op. 69 DSC

l Merry Tale (no. 4)

Siegmeister, Eliel Street Games (in Contemporary Piano Literature, 2

ALF)

Springer, Mikel Detective Belvedere (in Myklas Contest Winners, 3

ALF)l Undercover Spy ALF


l Cops and Robbers

Tansman, Alexandre Pour les enfants, 1 ESC

l The Dancing Bear (Le petit ours en peluche)l Dresden China Figures (Figurines de Svres)

Taranta, Italol Folk Dance (in Hal Leonard Student Piano Library:

Piano Solos, 4 HAL)

Tarp, Svend ErikMosaik, op. 31 HAN

l Flute and Bassoon Play a Duet (no. 6)

Tchaikovsky, Pyotr IlyichAlbum for the Young, op. 39uMorning Prayer (no. 1)

Telfer, Nancy Im Not Scared FHM

l The Sleeping DragonLand of the Silver Birch FHM

l la claire fontainePlanets and Stars FHM

l Star Cluster


Technical TestsSee table on p. 36.

EtudesStudents must prepare two technically contrasting etudes from the following list.



Bartk, Bla The First Term at the Piano uMinuet

Burgmller, Johann FriedrichVingt-cinq tudes faciles et progressives, op. 100uArabesque (no. 2)

Czerny, Carl101 Progressive Exercises, op. 261uEtude in D Minor (no. 53)uEtude in C Major (no. 81)

Five-finger Exercises, op. 777uEtude in F Major (no. 22)

Donkin, ChristineLegends & Lore FHMuWitches and Wizards

Fitch, GemuChinese Kites

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Level 3

Grill, JoyceLeft AloneRight On! ALFuLeft Aloneplay with LH only

Gurlitt, CorneliusAlbumbltter fr die Jugend, op. 101 uMorning Prayer (Morgengebet) (no. 2)

Hssler, Johann WilhelmCinquante pices lusage des commenans, op. 38uAllegro in A Major (no. 34)

Kadosa, PlTwenty-four Easy Technical Etudes for Piano EMBuEtude (no. 6)

Lemoine, Henrytudes enfantines, op. 37 uEtude in D Major (no. 17)

Maykapar, SamuelBagatelles, op. 28 uThe Butterfly (no. 12)

Niemann, WalterIm Kinderland, op. 46 PETuChinese Lanterns (Lanterne, Lanterne!) (no. 3)

Norton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections for Piano, 3 FHMuIn the Spirit

Paterson, LornaJust a Second! FHMuRush Hour

Tajevi, MarkoSongs from Mur Island HENuLittle Piece No. 7

* Students may substitute a popular selection for one of the etudes. See p. 11 for details.




three to four measures

IntervalsStudents will be asked to identify any of the following intervals. The examiner will play each interval in melodic form (ascending and descending) once.

OR

Students may choose to sing or hum any of the following intervals (ascending and descending). The examiner will play the first note once.


minor 3rd

major 3rd

perfect 4th

perfect 5th


Two-octave D, F, Bb major

B, D, G minor (harmonic and melodic)HT2 octaves = 80

Formula Pattern D majorHT2 octaves = 80

Chromatic Starting on DHS1 octave = 80

Chords

Tonic Triads broken D, F, Bb major

B, D, G minor

HS2 octaves(root position and inversions)

= 69

solid/blocked = 120

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Level 3ChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality (major or minor) of a triad after the examiner has played it in solid/blocked form once.

AND

Students will be asked to identify a single note as the root, third, or fifth of a major or minor triad after the examiner has played the triad in broken form once.

Chords Position


Playback Students will be asked to play back a melody based on the major or minor pentascale. The examiner will identify the key, play the tonic triad once, and play the melody twice.


tonic, mediant, dominantD, F majorD, G minor

five to six notes






four measures

PlayingStudents will be asked to play a four-measure passage, hands together.


C, G, D, F majorA, D minor

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At Level 4, students encounter a broader range of genres and textures. Classical sonatinas present new accompaniment styles and pianistic figurations. Selections from the Romantic and contemporary periods offer new musical and technical challenges. Scales and triads are played in a wider range of keys, and arpeggios are introduced.


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List ABaroque Repertoire

Babell, WilliamuRigadoon in A Minor

Bach, Carl Philipp EmanueluMarch in D Major, BWV Anh. 122 (in Notenbuch der

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