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PianoSYLLABUS / 2015 EDITION© Copyright 2015 The Frederick Harris Music Co., LimitedAll Rights Reserved

<strong>Piano</strong>SYLLABUS / <strong>2015</strong> EDITION© Copyright <strong>2015</strong> The Frederick Harris Music Co., LimitedAll Rights Reserved


The Royal Conservatory of Music is one of the largest and most respected musiceducation institutions in the world, providing the definitive standard of excellence incurriculum design, assessment, performance training, teacher certification, and arts-basedsocial programs.The mission of The Royal Conservatory—to develop human potential throughleadership in music and the arts—is based on the conviction that the arts arehumanity’s greatest means to achieve personal growth and social cohesion. Advancingthe transformative effect that music and the arts have on society lies at the heart ofeverything The Royal Conservatory does.Increasingly, music and the arts are also being recognized as crucial intellectualbuilding blocks, closely linked to cognitive functions such as brain and verbal-linguisticdevelopment; 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 researchon music and arts education into effective programs benefiting millions of people aroundthe world.The more than five million alumni of The Royal Conservatory have enjoyed the manybenefits of music study and carried these benefits into subsequent careers in a wide rangeof 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 musicalachievement through an effectively sequenced system of study and individual studentassessments, from preparatory to advanced levels. Considered the foremost musiceducation system in Canada, the United States, and many other countries around theworld, its broad use has bound together individuals from these nations with the thread ofshared creative experiences.


SHIN SUGINOMessage from the PresidentThe mission of The Royal Conservatory—to develop human potential through leadership inmusic and the arts—is based on the conviction that music and the arts are humanity’s greatestmeans to achieve personal growth and social cohesion. Since 1886 The Royal Conservatory hasrealized this mission by developing a structured system consisting of curriculum and assessmentthat fosters participation in music making and creative expression by millions of people. Webelieve 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 anongoing process of revitalization, which elicits the input of hundreds of leading teachers. Theaward-winning publications that support the use of the curriculum offer the widest selection ofcarefully selected and graded materials at all levels. Certificates and Diplomas from The RoyalConservatory of Music attained through examinations represent the gold standard in musiceducation.The strength of the curriculum and assessment structure is reinforced by the distinguishedCollege of Examiners—a group of outstanding musicians and teachers from Canada, theUnited 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 RoyalConservatory in helping all people to open critical windows for reflection, to unleash theircreativity, and to make deeper connections with others.Dr. Peter C. SimonPresident and CEOThe Royal Conservatory


The Royal Conservatory of Music Certificate ProgramFor over 125 years, The Royal Conservatory of Music (<strong>RCM</strong>) has provided aninternationally renowned standard of music achievement through an effectivelysequenced course of study from beginner to advanced levels. The program inspiresexcellence through individual student assessments at each level, and allows students tocelebrate their accomplishments and track their progress with others across the countryand around the world.What is the Certificate Program?The Certificate Program is a comprehensive and effectively sequenced program ofmusic study and assessment, beginning with the Preparatory Level(s), followed byLevels 1 to 10, and concluding with the Associate Diploma (ARCT). A LicentiateDiploma (L<strong>RCM</strong>) in <strong>Piano</strong> Performance is also available. At each level, a Certificate ofAchievement can be earned by successfully completing a Royal Conservatory practicalexamination.Why Follow the Certificate Program of Music Study?The Royal Conservatory’s assessment program develops complete musicianship byincluding technical tests, etudes, repertoire, ear tests, and sight reading in each practicalexamination. The program accelerates the development of musical literacy, increasesunderstanding of the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of the musical language, andencourages an enriched understanding of stylistic and structural awareness.


Contents1: IntroductionAbout Us 6The Royal Conservatory 6The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program 6The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited 6Additional Programs 6Getting Started 7Why Choose The Royal Conservatory 7Certificate Program?Examinations Offered 7Contact Us 7Register for an Examination 8What’s New? 8Examination Requirements 9Prerequisites and Corequisites 9Written Examinations 9Repertoire 9Repertoire Lists 9Da Capo Signs and Repeats 9Memorization 10Substitutions 10Technical Requirements 11Technical Tests 11Etudes 11Musicianship 11Ear Tests 11Sight Reading 112: Level-by-Level RequirementsElementary Certificates 12Preparatory A 12Preparatory B 16Level 1 21Level 2 26Level 3 32Level 4 38Intermediate Certificates 44Level 5 44Level 6 51Level 7 58Level 8 65Advanced Certificates 72Level 9 72Level 10 80Diplomas 88Associate Diploma (ARCT) in <strong>Piano</strong> Performance 88Associate Diploma (ARCT) in <strong>Piano</strong> Pedagogy 95Licentiate Diploma (L<strong>RCM</strong>) in <strong>Piano</strong> Performance 953: Policies and ReferenceExamination Regulations 96Examination Procedures 96Credits and Refunds for Missed Examinations 96Students with Special Needs 96Certificates 96Table of Marks 97Examination Results 97Classification of Marks 98Split Level 10 Practical Examinations 98Supplemental Examinations 98Reference 99Editions 99Abbreviations 99Resources for Examination Preparation 101Appendices 102Appendix A: Technical Tests Examples 102Appendix B: Musicianship Examples 106Practical Examination Day 111Checklist for Students5


CONTENTS1: IntroductionAbout UsThe Royal ConservatoryThe Royal Conservatory is one of the largest and most respectedmusic education institutions in the world. Providing the definitivestandard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment,performance training, teacher certification, and arts-basededucation and social programs, The Royal Conservatory makes asignificant 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 StringQuartet• Teresa Stratas• Shania Twain• Jon Vickers*Visit rcmusic.ca to learn more about the history of The RoyalConservatory.The Royal Conservatory Certificate ProgramThe Royal Conservatory Certificate Program provides a recognizedstandard of musical achievement through an effectively sequencedsystem of study and individual student assessments, frompreparatory to advanced levels. More than 100,000 examinationsare conducted annually in over 300 communities across NorthAmerica.The Frederick Harris Music Co., LimitedAs The Royal Conservatory’s publishing division, Frederick HarrisMusic produces The Royal Conservatory’s renowned syllabiand related teaching and examining materials for individualinstruments, voice, and theoretical subjects.Additional ProgramsAdditional programs of The Royal Conservatory are deliveredthrough the following divisions:• The Glenn Gould School provides professional trainingin music for gifted young artists at the undergraduate andgraduate levels.• The Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for YoungArtists provides supportive, comprehensive training forpromising young musicians aged nine to eighteen.• The Marilyn Thomson Early Childhood Education Centerdevelops innovative early childhood education programs,teacher certification, and digital early childhood educationproducts for use by parents and their children.• The Royal Conservatory School provides music classes andprivate lessons for people of all ages and stages of musicaldevelopment.• Learning Through the Arts® supports excellence in publiceducation programs by utilizing the arts to enhance learning.• The Performing Arts Division programs superbperformances and events in The Royal Conservatory’s threevenues: Koerner Hall, Mazzoleni Concert Hall in historicIhnatowycz Hall, and the Conservatory Theatre.The College of ExaminersExaminers are highly trained professional musicians andpedagogues from across North America. All examiners completean Adjudicator Certification Program before being admitted to theCollege of Examiners. Professional development and performanceevaluation continues throughout each examiner’s career to ensureconsistent examination standards across North America.*Read about the College of Examiners, including examiner biographies,at examinations.rcmusic.ca.6


CONTENTSGetting StartedWhy Choose The Royal ConservatoryCertificate Program?The Certificate Program provides a comprehensive path formusical development, with progressively sequenced requirementsencompassing four main areas:Repertoire• Each level includes a broad selection of pieces representing avariety of musical styles and historical periods.• Regular reviews of the repertoire keep the selections fresh andinnovative.• Teachers and students can add favorite pieces through theTeacher’s Choice selections.Technical Requirements• Technical requirements are designed to support the demandsof the repertoire for each level.• Technical tests include scales, chords, and arpeggios.• Etudes develop technical skills within a musical context.Contact UsCanada• Phone: 416-408-5019 or toll-free 1-800-461-6058• Fax: 416-408-3151• Email: candidateservices@rcmusic.ca273 Bloor Street WestToronto ON M5S 1W2rcmusic.caUnited States• Phone: toll-free 1-866-716-2223• Fax: 1-866-716-2224• Email: accountservices@musicdevelopmentprogram.org60 Industrial Parkway, Suite 882Cheektowaga NY 14227-2713musicdevelopmentprogram.orgRequirementsMusicianship• A thoughtful and consistent approach to the development ofear training and sight reading provides students with a solidfoundation for independent creative musical explorations.• Musicianship skills are developed to support the goals andrequirements of both theoretical understanding and musicalperformance.Musical Literacy• Corequisite written examinations support students inacquiring the theoretical and historical knowledge necessaryfor music literacy.• Written examinations are tied to the practical levels,reinforcing concepts encountered in repertoire, technicalrequirements, and musicianship skills.Examinations OfferedPractical ExaminationsAccordion, Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Flute, Guitar,Harp, Harpsichord, Horn, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, <strong>Piano</strong>,Recorder, Saxophone, Speech Arts and Drama, Trombone,Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, VoiceWritten ExaminationsRudiments, Harmony, History, Analysis7


CONTENTSxRegister for an ExaminationAll examination registrations should be submitted using the onlineregistration system.Examination Sessions and Registration DeadlinesPractical and written examination sessions take place severaltimes a year at examination centers across North America, in bothCanada and the US.Exact dates and deadlines can be found online. Register earlyto avoid disappointment. Late registrations are subject to anadditional fee and may not always be accommodated.Examination FeesExamination fees must be paid at registration using a valid creditcard. Current examination fees may be found online.Examination CentersExaminations are conducted in more than 300 communitiesacross North America. Each examination center has a local CenterRepresentative who ensures that students and teachers have asuccessful examination experience.What’s New?• Repertoire lists have been expanded to include new workswritten in the last twenty years.• The levels of the Certificate Program have been organized intofour progressive stages of musical development: Elementary,Intermediate, Advanced, and Diploma.• Substitution policies have been clarified, allowing students andteachers more flexibility in choosing repertoire not included inthe <strong>Piano</strong> <strong>Syllabus</strong>, <strong>2015</strong> Edition.• Technical tests have been streamlined and the number of keysrequired reduced, allowing students to focus on developingfluency and ease of execution.• Musicianship requirements (ear tests and sight reading) havebeen revised to achieve a smooth progression of these skillsfrom elementary to advanced levels.Examination SchedulingAll students must verify their examination schedules onlinetwo weeks prior to the beginning of the examination session.Examination schedules will not be mailed. Teachers may verifytheir students’ examination schedules online through their teacheraccount.Students are asked to print the “Examination Program Form”from their account. The program form must be filled out by thestudent and/or teacher, and brought to the examination center forpresentation to the examiner.Students who, for any reason, are unable to attend an examinationshould contact the Center Representative listed on theirExamination Schedule. The Center Representative may be able toprovide an alternate appointment time.8


CONTENTSExamination RequirementsPrerequisites and CorequisitesInternationally recognized certificates are awarded for successfulcompletion of each practical and written examination fromPreparatory to Level 10.Comprehensive certificates are awarded to students in Levels5 through 10 for successful completion of both the practicaland written corequisite examinations. Diplomas are awarded toAssociate Diploma (ARCT) candidates for successful completionof both the practical and written corequisite examinations.*Please visit rcmusic.ca for further information regarding prerequisitesand corequisites.Written Examinations*See the current Theory <strong>Syllabus</strong> (available online) for detailed writtenexamination requirements.Practical studies are supported by written theoretical examinationsthat promote the development of musical literacy and encouragean enriched understanding of style and structure. Writtenexaminations test knowledge of music theory and history in aformal classroom setting.Official Examination Papers, available at music retailers, arepublished annually by Frederick Harris Music to aid withexamination preparation.RepertoireThe <strong>Piano</strong> <strong>Syllabus</strong>, <strong>2015</strong> Edition lists the repertoire for pianoexaminations. Information given for each item includes:• the composer• the title of the selection• the larger work of which the selection is a part (whereapplicable)• an anthology or collection in which the selection can be found(where applicable)• performance directions (where applicable) indicating thesection(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 ListsAt each level, students are encouraged to choose a balancedexamination program that includes a variety of musical styles,genres, and tonalities. The repertoire for Levels 1 to 10 and theAssociate Diploma (ARCT) in <strong>Piano</strong> Performance is divided intolists, according to genre or stylistic period.Levels 1 and 2List A: Baroque and Classical RepertoireList B: Romantic, 20th-, and 21st-century RepertoireList C: InventionsLevels 3 to 7List A: Baroque RepertoireList B: Classical and Classical-style RepertoireList C: Romantic, 20th-, and 21st-century RepertoireLevels 8 and 9List A: Baroque RepertoireList B: Classical RepertoireList C: Romantic RepertoireList D: Post-Romantic, 20th-, and 21st-century RepertoireLevel 10List A: Works by J.S. BachList B: Classical RepertoireList C: Romantic RepertoireList D: Post-Romantic, Impressionist, and Early 20th-centuryRepertoireList E: 20th- and 21st-century RepertoireAssociate Diploma (ARCT) in <strong>Piano</strong> PerformanceList A: Works by J.S. BachList B: Classical SonatasList C: Romantic RepertoireList D: Post-Romantic, Impressionist, and Early 20th-centuryRepertoireList E: 20th- and 21st-century RepertoireList F: Concert EtudesFor 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, studentsshould observe da capo and dal segno signs, unless statedotherwise in the <strong>Piano</strong> <strong>Syllabus</strong>, <strong>2015</strong> Edition.• Repeat signs should ordinarily be ignored. However, repeatsigns should be observed if indicated in the <strong>Piano</strong> <strong>Syllabus</strong>,<strong>2015</strong> Edition or in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition.• At the Associate Diploma (ARCT) level, repeats may beobserved at the candidate’s discretion, within the allotted time.x9


CONTENTSMemorization• In Preparatory A, Preparatory B, and Levels 1 to 7, twomemory marks are awarded for each repertoire selectionperformed by memory, for a total of 6 marks.• In Levels 8 to 10, one mark will be deducted for eachrepertoire selection that is played with the music.• For the Associate Diploma (ARCT) in <strong>Piano</strong> Performance,memorization is compulsory. Candidates not performing frommemory will receive comments only. Any selection playedwith the music will receive a mark of zero.SubstitutionsStudents in Levels 1 to 10 and Associate Diploma have theoption of substituting up to a maximum of two selections at eachexamination with selections of their own choice: one repertoireselection and/or one etude. Official approval of most substituteselections is not required. Substitute selections fall into threecategories: <strong>Syllabus</strong> substitutions, Teacher’s Choice substitutions,and Popular Selection List substitutions. Students must complywith the following regulations regarding repertoire substitutions.A substantial mark deduction may be applied for substituteselections that do not comply with the following regulations. (SeeSubstitutions Summary table below.)Examination Requirements<strong>Syllabus</strong> SubstitutionsStudents in Levels 1 to 10 and Associate Diploma may substitute onerepertoire selection and/or one etude from the corresponding list ofthe level immediately above their examination level. For example, aLevel 5 List A selection may be performed in place of a Level 4 ListA 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 withthe genre or stylistic period intended for the list in the level tobe examined (see “Repertoire Lists” on p. 9). For example, aLevel 9 List D selection may be replaced with a selection fromLevel 10 List D or List E.• <strong>Syllabus</strong> substitutions must be performed according to the<strong>Syllabus</strong> requirements of the higher level and will be evaluatedat the standard of the higher level.• <strong>Syllabus</strong> substitutions are not permitted for Level 2 List C:Inventions.Teacher’s Choice SubstitutionsStudents in Levels 1 to 10 and Associate Diploma may substituteeither one repertoire selection or one etude with a work not listed inthe current <strong>Piano</strong> <strong>Syllabus</strong> that is of comparable length, difficulty,and musical quality to selections in the specified list.Substitutions SummaryExamination Level Repertoire Substitution Etude SubstitutionLevels 1–2one selection:• <strong>Syllabus</strong> substitution from the next higher level (exceptLevel 2 List C: Inventions)or• Teacher’s Choice substitution for List Bone selection:• <strong>Syllabus</strong> substitution from the next higher levelor• Teacher’s Choice substitutionor• Popular Selection List substitutionLevels 3–7Levels 8–9Level 10, AssociateDiplomaone selection:• <strong>Syllabus</strong> substitution from the next higher levelor• Teacher’s Choice substitution for List Cone selection:• <strong>Syllabus</strong> substitution from the next higher levelor• Teacher’s Choice substitution for List C or Done selection:• <strong>Syllabus</strong> substitution from the next higher levelor• Teacher’s Choice substitution for List C, D, or Eone selection:• <strong>Syllabus</strong> substitution from the next higher levelor• Teacher’s Choice substitutionor• Popular Selection List substitutionone selection:• <strong>Syllabus</strong> substitution from the next higher levelor• Teacher’s Choice substitutionor• Popular Selection List substitutionone selection:• <strong>Syllabus</strong> substitution from the next higher levelor• Teacher’s Choice substitutionFor any substitute selections falling outside these three categories, students may complete an Examination Substitute Piece Request Form (availableonline) by the examination registration deadline. Students are advised to prepare an alternate work in case the request is denied.10


CONTENTS• Teacher’s Choice substitutions may be made for the followingrepertoire lists only: List B in Levels 1 and 2; List C inLevels 3 to 7; List C or D in Levels 8 and 9; and List C, D,or E in Levels 10 and Associate Diploma. Teacher’s Choicesubstitutions for repertoire must be of comparable stylisticidiom to the corresponding list for which they are performed.• Teacher’s Choice substitutions for etudes may be freely chosenfrom any stylistic period.• The mark for the performance of a Teacher’s Choice substituteselection will include an assessment of the appropriateness ofthe choice.• Students performing a Teacher’s Choice selection that exceedsthe expected length of a repertoire selection or etude forthe student’s level may be stopped by the examiner once anassessment has been reached.• It is the responsibility of the teacher to provide guidanceregarding Teacher’s Choice substitutions.Popular Selection List SubstitutionsStudents in Levels 1 to 9 may replace one etude with a work includedin any edition of the Popular Selection List. The Popular SelectionList is an addendum to the <strong>Piano</strong> <strong>Syllabus</strong>, <strong>2015</strong> Edition and isavailable online. It includes a compilation of non-classical piecesthat have been categorized by level, from Level 1 to 9. PopularSelection List substitutions must be chosen from the student’sexamination level or the level immediately above.Technical RequirementsTechnical TestsComplete technical tests for Preparatory through Level 8 arepublished in Technical Requirements for <strong>Piano</strong>, <strong>2015</strong> Edition FHM.Technical tests (scales, chords, and arpeggios) must be played frommemory.• The examiner will choose a representative sampling of itemson the technical tests list.• Metronome speeds are intended as a guideline for theminimum tempo of each requirement.• For further details on examination requirements for technicaltests, please consult the listings for each level.EtudesComplete etudes for Levels 1 through 10 are published inCelebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition: <strong>Piano</strong> Etudes FHM. Etudesneed not be memorized, and no extra marks are awarded formemorization. Concert Etudes for the Associate Diploma (ARCT)in <strong>Piano</strong> Performance must be performed by memory.• For further details on examination requirements for etudes,please consult the listings for each level.Examination RequirementsMusicianshipEar TestsSample ear tests for Preparatory A to Level 10 are published in FourStar® Sight Reading and Ear Tests, <strong>2015</strong> Edition FHM. Ear testsinclude melody clapback, melody playback (and harmonizationin Level 10), and identification of intervals, chords, and chordprogressions.• For further details on examination requirements for ear tests,please consult the requirements for each level.Sight ReadingSample sight-reading tests for Preparatory A to Level 10 arepublished in Four Star® Sight Reading and Ear Tests, <strong>2015</strong> EditionFHM. Sight-reading tests consist of tapping the rhythm of shortexcerpts and sight playing of short passages.• Students are required to tap one measure of the beat beforeperforming the sight-rhythm excerpt to establish a sense ofpulse and to set the tempo for their performance. Studentsmay choose to tap the beat with one hand or foot.• To perform the sight-rhythm excerpt, students may speak therhythm using the syllable of their choice (“la,” “ta,” Kodálysyllables, etc.), count the rhythm (1& 2&, etc.), clap therhythm, or tap the rhythm with their other hand.• For further details on examination requirements for sightreadingtests, please consult the requirements for each level.11


CONTENTS2: Level-by-Level RequirementsPreparatory AStudents at the Preparatory A level acquire familiarity with basickeyboard geography, formation of pentascale patterns, and thefundamentals of note reading and rhythm. Repertoire is chosenfrom a variety of method books and contemporary collections.This examination facilitates the student’s transition from methodbooks into the Certificate Program.Preparatory A RequirementsMarksRepertoire 66two selections from the Repertoire List2020one Teacher’s Choice selectionMemory (2 marks per repertoire selection)206Technical Requirements 14Technical Tests 14MusicianshipEar Tests– Clapback– Chords– PlaybackSight Reading– Rhythm– Playing104241055Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100RepertoirePlease see “Repertoire” on p. 9 for important information regardingthis section of the examination.Students must prepare three contrasting selections: two fromthe following repertoire lists and one of the teacher’s choice thatis of equal difficulty and musical quality to the pieces listed inPreparatory A. The Teacher’s Choice selection may be chosen fromthe repertoire listed in the <strong>Syllabus</strong> or from other sources. Twomemory marks are awarded for each repertoire selection that isperformed by memory.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:l one selectionu one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:Preparatory A <strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire FHMRepertoireAdair, YvonneLittle Dog Tales B&Hu BootsAlexander, DennisDennis Alexander’s Favorite Solos, 1 ALFl March KingAlexander, Dennis, and Martha Mieru Shadows (in Alfred’s Premier <strong>Piano</strong> Course: LessonBook, 2A ALF)Armand, Georgel Echo (in The Russian <strong>Piano</strong> School, 1 SIK)Berlin, Borisu A Skating Waltz (in The ABC of <strong>Piano</strong> Playing, 3FHM)Chatman, StephenAmusements, 1 FHMl Foolin’ Aroundl Monkey BusinessEscapades, 1 FHMu The Mouse in the Grandfather Clock (in Celebrate<strong>Piano</strong>!®: Solos, 2 FHM)Costley, KevinYear ’Round Fun, 1 FJHl It’s Raining AgainDonkin, ChristineJumping in the Mud FHMu The Haunted Harpu Sleigh BellsDuke, Davidu March for a Reluctant Soldier (in Music of Our Time,Preliminary WAT)Faber, Nancy, and Randall Faberu The Haunted Mouse (in <strong>Piano</strong> Adventures: LessonBook, 1 FPA)u Jazz Blast (in <strong>Piano</strong> Adventures: Lesson Book, 2A FPA)Garrow, Louisel Calliope ALFGieck, JanetWhen I Grow Up RLPl Artistl Trucker12


CONTENTSGoolkasian Rahbee, DiannePictures and Beyond, 1 FJHu ThunderstormKabalevsky, DmitriChildren’s Adventures, op. 89 SCHu The Trumpeter and the Echo (no. 15)Twenty-four Pieces for Children, op. 39 SCHl Melody (no. 1)u Marching (no. 3)Mier, Marthal Bright Painted Ponies (in Belwin Contest Winners, 1ALF)Milligan, Johnu Rowing Round (in Legacy Collection: Folk-SongArrangements FHM)Milne, ElissaVery Easy Little Peppers FABu Smooth and CrunchyNiamath, LindaIn My Garden FHMu Spider’s WebOlson, KevinMy Kind of Music, 1 FJHl Making Facesl Spider vs. Flyl Stepping on the CracksPapp, LajosStarting the <strong>Piano</strong> EMBl Lydian MelodyPearce, Elvinau Let’s Waltz (in Celebrate <strong>Piano</strong>!®: Solos, 2 FHM)Poe, John Robertl Clown Serenade ALFSimon Says KJOl Walk Like a DuckReubart, Daleu The Teeter-totter (in Celebrate <strong>Piano</strong>!®: Solos, 1 FHM)Richert, TeresaCopycat Copycat RLPu Curious CatRollin, CatherineThe Bean Bag Zoo Collector’s Series, 1 ALFu Owl in the Nightu Rainbow FishTürk, Daniel GottlobHandstücke für angehende Klavierspieler, 1u The Lively BoyPreparatory ARepertoire from Method BooksThe ABC of <strong>Piano</strong> Playing FHMBook 2l The Cuckool On Paradel We Play HockeyBook 3l The Ballerinal Cradle SongAlfred’s Premier <strong>Piano</strong> Course ALFLesson 1Bl I Asked My Motherl The Jokel My SombreroLesson 2Al QwertyPerformance 1Bl As Morning Dawnsl My Dogl Pogo StickBastien <strong>Piano</strong> Basics KJOPerformance 1l Golden Trumpetsl On the Planet of Marsl Seconds, Please!<strong>Piano</strong> 1l Rock Groupl Sing, Bird, Singl Space Walkl Swingin’ BeatCelebrate <strong>Piano</strong>!® FHMLesson and Musicianship 1Bl Aura Leel Lazy Summer Dayl The Sad DragonLesson and Musicianship 2Al Easy DaySolos 1l Ladybug Waltzl Trumpet ParadeSolos 2l ClownsLEVELHal Leonard Student <strong>Piano</strong> Library HAL<strong>Piano</strong> Lessons 2l Bayou Bluesl Circle Dancel First Light<strong>Piano</strong> Solos 2l Goofy Gadgetl The Streaml Those Creepy Crawly Things on the Cellar Floorl Viva la rhumba13


CONTENTSJohn Thompson’s Easiest <strong>Piano</strong> Course WILBook 2l The Dancing Bearl Turkey in the StrawMusic for Young Children MYCMoonbeams 1l Hurrahl Melody for Alphornl Music Signsl Wake Up!Moonbeams 2l Frère Jacquesl Lady Bugl Pixie WaltzSunbeams 2l Go to SleepMusic Pathways FIS<strong>Piano</strong> Discoveries Bl Fiesta Dancel Two White SwansThe Music Tree ALFStudent’s Book 1l First Boogiel Forest Echoesl Spanish Guitarsl When the Saints Go Marching InStudent’s Book 2Al Knights at the Balll Morning Has BrokenPreparatory A<strong>Piano</strong> Discoveries HMPExplorer Book 1Al Eek! Bump! Yikes! Jump!l Giggling Goblinsl Have You Seen the Leprechaun?l The MirrorExplorer Book 1Bl Let’s Go to the Fairl Ragamuffin Ragl Things That Go Bump in the Nightl Where Have All the Socks Gone?<strong>Piano</strong> Town KJOLessons 1l Candlelightl Feeling Sneakyl The Flashlightl Simple GiftsLessons 2l Butterfly Camouflagel The LadybugSucceeding at the <strong>Piano</strong> FJHLesson and Technique 2Al Canyon Crossingl Creepy Noisesl Folk DancersRecital Book 2Al The Brook in the WoodsSonatina of the Cityl one movementLEVEL<strong>Piano</strong> Adventures FPALesson Book 1l Grumpy Old Trolll The Jugglerl Song for a ScarecrowLesson Book 2Al Snake Charmerl Storms on SaturnLesson Book 2Bl Carefree WaltzPerformance Book 1l Painting with PastelsTeaching Little Fingers to Play More WILl Go Tell Aunt Rhodyl The Pet Paradel ’Tis a Gift to Be Simplel Waltz Without WordsTechnical RequirementsPlease see “Technical Requirements” on p. 11 and “Appendix A”on p. 102 for important information regarding this section of theexamination.14


CONTENTSPreparatory ALEVELTechnical Tests Keys Played Tempo Note ValuesScalesLegato Pentascales(five-finger patterns)Staccato PentascalesC, G, D majorA minorHStonic to dominant, ascending and descending(ending with solid/blocked root-position triad) = 100ChordsTriad SequenceC major HS• broken1 octave, ascending= 60• solid/blocked = 72MusicianshipPlease see “Musicianship” on p. 11 and “Appendix B” on p. 106 forimportant information regarding this section of the examination.Ear TestsClapbackStudents will choose to clap, tap, or sing the rhythm of a shortmelody after the examiner has played it twice. The examinerwill identify the time signature and count one measure beforebeginning.Time Signatures Note Values Approximate Lengthtwo measuresChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality (major or minor) of atriad after the examiner has played the major or minor pentascalefollowed by the tonic triad in solid/blocked form once.Chordsmajor and minor triadsPositionroot positionSight ReadingRhythmFor 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 thegiven rhythm. A steady pulse and metric accentuation areexpected.Time Signature Note Values Approximate Lengthtwo measuresPlayingStudents will be asked to play two four-note melodies written onthe grand staff starting on any of these notes with the given fingers:• One melody will be in the treble clef, to be played with theright hand alone.• One melody will be in the bass clef, to be played with the lefthand alone.The melodies will move by step in one direction only and maycontain a repeated note. Fingering will be indicated for the firstnote only.PlaybackStudents will be asked to play back a melody based on the firstthree notes of a major scale. The examiner will identify the key,play the tonic triad once, and play the melody twice.Time SignatureNote ValuesBeginning Note Keys Approximate Lengthtonic, mediant C, G major four notes15


CONTENTSPreparatory BStudents at the Preparatory B level continue their exploration ofthe keyboard. A selection of pentascales, full octave scales, contrarymotion scales, and triads with inversions supports the developmentof technical facility. Repertoire is chosen from a variety of methodbooks and contemporary collections. Traditional favorites fromthe early pedagogical repertoire are presented as material for studyalong with more contemporary styles.Preparatory B RequirementsMarksRepertoire 66two selections from the Repertoire List2020one Teacher’s Choice selectionMemory (2 marks per repertoire selection)206Technical Requirements 14Technical Tests 14MusicianshipEar Tests– Clapback– Chords– PlaybackSight Reading– Rhythm– Playing104241055Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100RepertoirePlease see “Repertoire” on p. 9 for important information regardingthis section of the examination.Students must prepare three contrasting selections: two fromthe following repertoire lists and one of the teacher’s choice thatis of equal difficulty and musical quality to the pieces listed inPreparatory B. The Teacher’s Choice selection may be chosen fromthe repertoire listed in the <strong>Syllabus</strong> or from other sources. Twomemory marks are awarded for each repertoire selection that isperformed by memory.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:l one selectionu one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:Preparatory B <strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire FHMRepertoireAlexander, DennisFinger Paintings, 3 ALFl A Summer Morningl Sun FunJust for You, 1 ALFl CelebrationThe Magic of Music, 1 ALFl Bells of San Miguell Right Uptown!Archer, VioletHere and Now ALKl The Haunted CaveBarratt, Carolu Cruising (in Chester’s Easiest <strong>Piano</strong> Course, 3 CHS)Bartók, BélaThe First Term at the <strong>Piano</strong> EMBl Dialogue (no. 3)Berlin, Borisu Oranges and Lemons (arr. in Legacy Collection: Folk-Song Arrangements FHM)u The Marching Trumpets (in Legacy Collection, 1FHM)Berr, BruceImaginations in Style HALl FanfareBober, MelodyGrand Solos for <strong>Piano</strong>, 2 ALFu Sneaky SamChatman, StephenAmusements, 2 FHMl Broken Music BoxAway! FHMl Birdingu Foggy BeachEscapades, 1 FHMl A Forgotten PromiseSports FHMl Olie the GoalieClementi, MuzioIntroduction to the Art of Playing the <strong>Piano</strong> Forte, op. 42(11th ed.)u Arietta in C Major (lesson 5)Coulthard, Jeanl Birthday Morning (in Music of Our Time, PreliminaryWAT)l The New Dolly Dances (in Music of Our Time,Preliminary WAT)16


CONTENTSCrosby Gaudet, AnneFreddie the Frog FHMl Freddie the Frogu Starfish at Nightu To Fly Like an EagleFuzzy Beluga FHMl Ocean SprayIn My Dreams FHMl Floating in SpaceDonkin, ChristineComics & Card Tricks FHMl The Path of the Ping Pong Ballu The Tired Turtle ExpressJumping in the Mud FHMu Mysteryl Something’s Tickingl The Swan’s ReflectionGallant, PierreClowning Around FHMl March of the 2nds and 3rdsl The Rhythm Machinel TeasingGarrow, Louisel Tricky Traffic (in Belwin Contest Winners, 2 ALF)Garścia, JaninaWinter Fun PWMl The LeveretGedike, AlexandrSixty Simple <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces for Beginners, op. 36 SCHu A Song (no. 3)George, Jonu Distant Chimes (in The Music Tree: Students’ Choice,3 ALF)→ with repeatl 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 WILl Stars on a Summer NightClassic <strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire: Elementary WILl Rocking Chair BluesGlover, David Carrl The Golden Harp (in Belwin Contest Winners, 2 ALF)Hansen, JoanWhisper Time WATu Aeolian Lullaby (in Music of Our Time, 1 WAT)Hook, Jamesu Minuetto, op. 37, Lesson 2Preparatory B17Kabalevsky, DmitriChildren’s Adventures, op. 89 SCHl First Waltz (no. 5)Twenty-four Pieces for Children, op. 39 SCHl Polka (no. 2)u A Little Joke (no. 6)Köhler, Christoph Louis Heinrichl Children’s Song (in Everybody’s Perfect Masterpieces, 1ALF)Leaf, MaryA Leaf Collection 2, FJHl Starship GalileoLjubaski, Nikolaiu The HenMarkow, Andrewu Jumping Jacks FHMu Pop Goes the Weasel FHMMarlais, Helenu The Calico Cat (in Succeeding at the <strong>Piano</strong>: Lesson andTechnique, 2B FJH)McLean, Edwinu Cool Groove (in Succeeding at the <strong>Piano</strong>: Lesson andTechnique, 3 FJH)Milligan, Johnl Tippi-Toes (in Legacy Collection, 1 FHM)Mrozinski, Marku On a Greek Island (in Celebrate <strong>Piano</strong>!®: Lesson andMusicianship, 3 FHM)Niamath, LindaIn My Garden FHMl SwingingMarching Mice and Other Pieces FHMl BalloonsSoda Pop and Other Delights FHMu Playful Puppyl Sleepy Little KittenSurprises FHMu New Shoesl Party HatsNorton, ChristopherThe Microjazz Collection, 1 B&Hl After the Battlel Struttin’Parsons, Margaret, arr.l Hush-a-bye (in Legacy Collection, 1 FHM)Pearce, ElvinaHappy Times FHMl Bounce and GlidePorter, BeverlyLady Bug and Friends RLPl Humbug’s HoedownLEVEL


CONTENTSRichert, TeresaImagination RLPu Pixies on ParadeToy Collection FHMu Bouncing BallRoth Roubos, ValerieFour Miniature Suites FJHl Catnip Crazy, from Cat TalesSchoenmehl, MikeFun with Jazz <strong>Piano</strong>, 2 OTTu Sherlock HolmesSheftel, PaulMerry and Mellow ALFl ChimesSkarecky, JanaBirds in the Hickory Tree CMCl BlackbirdsTan, Chee-HwaThrough the Windowpane FHMl Looking Glass Riveru The SwingTelfer, NancyThe Sun and the Moon FHMu The Rising SunTürk, Daniel GottlobHandstücke für angehende Klavierspieler, 1 ABRl A Carefree Fellowl Children’s Balladl Sad Feelingsl Youthful HappinessHandstücke für angehende Klavierspieler, 2 ABRl Phrase EndingsRepertoire from Method BooksThe ABC of <strong>Piano</strong> Playing FHMBook 3l A Canoe Tripl Hallowe’en Pranksl Hop Scotchl Old MacDonald Had a Farml The Swiss CuckooAlfred’s Premier <strong>Piano</strong> Course ALFLesson 2Al Boom, Boom!l Butterfly Worldl King Arthur’s Adventurel Tilt-a-WhirlLesson 2Bl Quiet ThoughtsPreparatory B18Bastien <strong>Piano</strong> Basics KJOPerformance 3l Fireworks<strong>Piano</strong> 2l Dancing the Minuetl Tarantella<strong>Piano</strong> 3l German Folk Songl Gypsy Dancel Prelude in A Minorl Viennese WaltzCelebrate <strong>Piano</strong>!® FHMLesson and Musicianship 2Al The Boogie BuglerLesson and Musicianship 2Bl Alouettel Donkey Ridingl Last Train to Bluesvillel Rhythm AceLesson and Musicianship 3l Erie Canall Singin’ the Bluesl Sparklersl TarantellaLesson and Musicianship 4l Minuet in F Majorl Takin’ it EasySolos 2l Allegro, op. 1, no. 4l Bouncing on My Bedl Minuetto, op. 1, no. 1Hal Leonard Student <strong>Piano</strong> Library HAL<strong>Piano</strong> Lessons 3l Chorale<strong>Piano</strong> Solos 3l The Clockwork Ballerinal Leap Frogl Porcupine Pizzicatol The Winter WindMusic for Young Children MYCSunbeams 3l Hello to Springl Ketchupl ’Tis a Gift to Be Simplel Waltz of the SunbeamsMusic Pathways FIS<strong>Piano</strong> Discoveries Cl Arabian Talel Lighter Than Air Marchl On the Move<strong>Piano</strong> Discoveries Dl In the Tall Pinesl Little Prelude in B flat<strong>Piano</strong> Solos Bl Lady MoonLEVEL


CONTENTSThe Music Tree ALFStudent’s Book 2Al Brisk Marchl The Modern DragonStudent’s Book 2Bl Old Brass Wagonl Relay RaceStudent’s Book 3l Country Fiddlerl Mountain Balladl Pop Goes the Weasell Stomp Dance<strong>Piano</strong> Adventures FPALesson Book 2Al Whirling LeavesLesson Book 2Bl Canoeing in the Moonlightl Jumpin’ Jazz Catl Riding the Windl Spanish Caballero<strong>Piano</strong> Discoveries HMPAdventure Book 2Al At Dawnl Hop, Skip and a Jump Bluesl Simple Giftsl The Water Is WideExplorer Book 1Bl Hobgoblin Hop<strong>Piano</strong> Town KJOLessons 2l The Comic Book Shopl The Lily Pondl School’s Outl The Time MachinePerformance 2l Around the Worldl Beehive DancePreparatory BSucceeding at the <strong>Piano</strong> FJHLesson and Technique 2Al Riding the SubwayLesson and Technique 2Bl Boogie, Man!l Land of the Silver Birchl On the Cable CarLesson and Technique 3l Elfin TarantellaRecital Book 2Al Beanbag RagRecital Book 2Bl Down Under Sonatina→ completel Song of the Leprechaunl Spring FestivalSuzuki <strong>Piano</strong> School, Revised Edition ALFVolume 1l Au clair de la lunel Cuckool French Children’s Songl Lightly RowTechnical RequirementsLEVELPlease see “Technical Requirements” on p. 11 and “Appendix A”on p. 102 for important information regarding this section of theexamination.Technical Tests Keys Played Tempo Note ValuesScalesLegato Pentascales(five-finger patterns)Staccato PentascalesOne-octave ScalesContrary Motion ScaleChordsTonic Triads• brokenD, A, F majorE, D minorC, G majorA minor (natural)C majorC, G majorA minorHStonic to dominant, ascending and descending(ending with solid/blocked root-position triad)19= 60HS1 octave = 60HT1 octave = 60HS1 octave (root position and inversions) = 50


CONTENTSMusicianshipPlease see “Musicianship” on p. 11 and “Appendix B” on p. 106 forimportant information regarding this section of the examination.Ear TestsClapbackStudents will choose to clap, tap, or sing the rhythm of a shortmelody after the examiner has played it twice. The examinerwill identify the time signature and count one measure beforebeginning.Preparatory BSight ReadingRhythmFor 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 thegiven rhythm.A steady pulse and metric accentuation are expected.Time Signature Note Values Approximate Lengthtwo measuresLEVELTime Signatures Note Values Approximate Lengthtwo measuresChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality (major or minor) of atriad after the examiner has played the major or minor pentascalefollowed by the tonic triad in solid/blocked form once.PlayingStudents will be asked to play a short melody written on the grandstaff, divided between the hands, and starting on any note in thefollowing positions:Chordsmajor and minor triadsPositionroot positionFingering will be indicated for the first note of each hand only.PlaybackStudents will be asked to play back a melody based on the firstthree notes of a major or minor scale. The examiner will identifythe key, play the tonic triad once, and play the melody twice.Beginning Note Keys Approximate Lengthtonic, mediantC, G majorA minorfour notesTime SignatureNote Values20


CONTENTSLevel 1Students in Level 1 are introduced to elements of Baroque andClassical style through miniature dance and song forms. Characterpieces provide opportunities for developing imagination andcreativity, while inventions encourage hand independence. Twooctavescales support the development of agility and fluency.Level 1 RequirementsMarksRepertoire 56one selection from List Aone selection from List Bone selection from List CMemory (2 marks per repertoire selection)1618166Technical Requirements 24Technical TestsEtudes: one etude from the <strong>Syllabus</strong> listMusicianshipEar Tests– Clapback– Intervals– Chords– PlaybackSight Reading– Rhythm– Playing12121022241037Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100RepertoirePlease see “Repertoire” on p. 9 for important information regardingthis section of the examination.Students must prepare three contrasting selections: one from eachof List A, List B, and List C. Two memory marks are awarded foreach repertoire selection that is performed by memory.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:l one selectionu one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire 1 FHMList ABaroque and Classical RepertoireAnonymousu Burlesque in G Major (in Notebook for Wolfgang)Bach, Johann Christianu Aria in F Major, BWV Anh. 131 (in Notenbuch derAnna Magdalena Bach)Bach, Johann Christoph FriedrichMusikalische Nebenstundenl Minuet in C Majorl Schwäbisch in D MajorBach, Johann Sebastianl Chorale, BWV 514 (in Notenbuch der Anna MagdalenaBach BAR; WIE)Beethoven, Ludwig vanu Écossaise in E flat Major, WoO 86 (in CelebrateBeethoven, 1 FHM)l Ukrainian Folk Song, op. 107, no. 3 [theme] (inCelebrate Beethoven, 1 FHM)Clarke, JeremiahThe Third Book of the Harpsichord Masterl Minuet in D Major, T 460Clementi, MuzioIntroduction to the Art of Playing the <strong>Piano</strong> Forte, op. 42(11th ed.)u Pyrenese Melody (lesson 48)Duncombe, WilliamProgressive Lessons for the Harpsichord and <strong>Piano</strong>fortel Sonatina in C Major (in Masterwork Classics, 3 ALF)Dunhill, ThomasFirst Year Pieces ABRl Gavotte in G MajorGossec, François-Josephl An Old French Dance (arr. Margaret Parsons, inLegacy Collection, 2 FHM)Hässler, Johann WilhelmCinquante pièces à l’usage des commençans, op. 38 ABRl Minuet in C Major (no. 4)Haydn, Franz Josephu German Dance in D Major, Hob. IX:22, no. 2→ with repeatl German Dance in G Major, Hob. IX:22, no. 3Hook, JamesNew Guida di Musica, op. 81l Allegretto in C Major (no. 4) (in A James Hook AlbumELK)21


CONTENTSKrieger, JohannSechs musicalische Partienu Minuet in A Minor, from Partita No. 6 in B flatMajorMozart, Leopold, attr.Notebook for Wolfgang OTTl Minuet in D MinorMozart, Wolfgang Amadeusu Allegro in B flat Major, K 3u Minuet in F Major, K 2Telemann, Georg Philippu Andante in G Minor, from TWV 33:17→ with repeatTürk, Daniel GottlobHandstücke für angehende Klavierspieler, 1u The Balletl The Hunting Horns and the EchoZwölf Handstückel Arioso in F MajorList BRomantic, 20th-, and 21st-century RepertoireAlexander, DennisEspecially for Boys ALFl Frogs and SnakesJust for You, 1 ALFl Cinnamon PopcornArcher, VioletShorter Pieces for Shorter Fingers CMCl Waltz (no. 2)Bonis, Mel.Album pour les tout-petites COMl La puceBoyd, BillJazz Starters, 3 HALl Too BlueBrown, StephenSix Pentatonic Preludes SWA; CMCl Pentatonic Prelude No. 1Chatman, StephenAmusements, 1 FHMl Silly ArgumentAway! FHMl Clear Lakeu Spring LightEscapades, 1 FHMl Beaver BoogieCrosby Gaudet, AnneFreddie the Frog FHMu AngelfishLevel 122Crosby Gaudet, Anne (continued)Fuzzy Beluga FHMl The Grey Ladyl Pirate Talesl Risser’s RompIn My Dreams FHMu RobotsDello Joio, NormanSuite for the Young EBMu Mountain Melody (no. 1)l Little Sister (no. 3)Donkin, ChristineComics & Card Tricks FHMl Crafty Card TricksLegends & Lore FHMu Dream Journeyl Heroes of the Galaxyl SoaringDuke, Davidl March (Lydian Mode) (in Music of Our Time, 1 WAT)Fairbank, NicholasA Pentad for <strong>Piano</strong> FAIl Pentatonic LullabyGallant, PierreAnimal Fair FHMl “Croc” the Curmudgeonl Paper TigersGarścia, JaninaVery Easy <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces for Children, op. 3 PWMl Chris’s Songl The Doll’s HorseGedike, AlexanderSixty Simple <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces for Beginners, op. 36 SCHl A Happy Tale (no. 31)l A Sad Song (no. 39)Twenty Little Pieces for Beginners, op. 6 SCHu A Little Piece (no. 2)Gieck, JanetDances, Daydreams & Dinosaurs RLPl ChromatisaurusGillock, WilliamAccent on Solos, 2 WILl ArgentinaClassic <strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire: Elementary WILl Spooky Footstepsl Stormy WeatherGlover, David Carru Blinky the Robot (in Belwin Contest Winners, 2 ALF)Goolkasian Rahbee, DianneModern Miniatures for <strong>Piano</strong>, FJHu Toy Soldiers MarchLEVEL


CONTENTSGrechaninov, AlexandrChildren’s Album, op. 98 OTTl Fairy Tale (no. 1)Gurlitt, CorneliusThe First Lessons, op. 117 KALl Rocking (no. 6)l The Hunt (no. 15)Kabalevsky, DmitriTwenty-four Pieces for Children, op. 39 SCHl March (no. 10)u Waltz (no. 13)Karp, DavidNaturescape WILl Whirligig BeetleKasemets, UdoOne Plus One, 2 BERl Old MacDonaldKraehenbuehl, Davidl Daydreaming (in Contemporary <strong>Piano</strong> Literature, 1ALF)l March of the Trolls (in Contemporary <strong>Piano</strong>Literature, 1 ALF)Krausas, VeronikaThe Bestiary CMCl The AlligatorLefeld, JerzyLittle Frogs and Other <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces for Children PWMl A Folk TuneMcLean, EdwinMiniatures, 2 FJHl Valse tristeMier, MarthaJazz, Rags & Blues, 1 ALFl Hallelujah!l Sneaky BusinessPremier <strong>Piano</strong> Course: Jazz, Rags, & Blues, 2B ALFu Red Satin JazzMilne, ElissaLittle Peppers FABu LostNiamath, LindaHere We Go! FHMl Hot Air BalloonsSoda Pop and Other Delights FHMl Big Teddy, Little Teddyl Hide and Seekl March of the Terrible TrollsSurprises FHMl RainbowA Zoo for You FHMu BearsLevel 1Norton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections® for <strong>Piano</strong>, 1 FHMl No Worriesl Merry-Go-Roundl Four-Wheel DrivePaterson, LornaPianimals FHMl Wallabies on ParadeSafari Suite FHMl MarmosetPoole, Cliffordl Cobwebs (in Legacy Collection, 1 FHM)l The Itchy Ant (first published under pseudonymErnest Marsden) (in Legacy Collection, 2 FHM)u Mist (in Legacy Collection, 1 FHM)l Spooks (in Legacy Collection, 2 FHM)Richert, TeresaToy Collection FHMl Teddy Bearl Video Game AdventureRybicki, FeliksI Begin to Play, op. 20 PWMl Cradle SongSchnittke, AlfredEight Pieces for <strong>Piano</strong> SIKl Folk SongSchoenmehl, MikeLittle Stories in Jazz OTTu Dance of the MartiansShostakovich, DmitriChildhood Notebook, op. 69 DSCl Waltz (no. 2)Siegmeister, ElieAmerican Kaleidoscope ALFu Song of the Dark WoodsSilvester, Fredericku Early One Morning (arr. in Legacy Collection: Folk-Song Arrangements FHM)l Jig (in Legacy Collection, 1 FHM)Stravinsky, Soulima<strong>Piano</strong> Music for Children, 1 PETl For the Kid Next Doorl Stepping StonesTan, Chee-HwaA Child’s Garden of Verses FHMl My Shadowl Pirate Storyl Where Go the Boats?Taranta, Italo<strong>Piano</strong> Miniatures WILu A Starry NightLEVEL23


CONTENTSTelfer, Nancy, arr.My Bark Canoe FHMu Climb up on an Elephant (Monté sur un elephant)Vandall, Robert D.Celebrated Jazzy Solos, 2 ALFl Feeling Great!List CInventionsArcher, VioletEleven Short Pieces ALKl Little Prelude (no. 1)Christopher, Renéeu The Snake FHMDuke, David, arr.l She’s Like the Swallow (in Music of Our Time, 2WAT)Elliott, CarletonSeventeen Canons WATu Canon (no. 8)Gallant, PierreImitations and Inventions FHMl Dancing Partnersl A Little Song between FriendsKeveren, PhillipMouse on a Mirror HALl Mouse on a MirrorKinney, Forrestu Young Ludwig Exploring FHMMarkow, Andrewu Teapot Invention FHMMcKinnon, Gordon A.u Swirling Leaves FHMLevel 1Norton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections® for <strong>Piano</strong>, 1 FHMl Carol in CanonPoole, Cliffordu Frère Jacques Stands on His Head FHMRichert, TeresaCopycat Copycat RLPu Cranky CatTechnical RequirementsPlease see “Technical Requirements” on p. 11 and “Appendix A”on p. 102 for important information regarding this section of theexamination.Technical TestsSee table below.EtudesStudents must prepare one etude from the following list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:u one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Etudes 1 FHMBalázs, ÁrpádFourteen Easy Pieces for <strong>Piano</strong> EMBu Etude in A Minor (no. 9)Berlin, Borisu Hopscotch (in Legacy Collection, 1 FHM)Christopher, Renéeu Waiting FHMCrosby Gaudet, AnneIn My Dreams FHMu CelebrationDeimer, Emma LouReaching Out FJHu Answering(Continued on next page.)Technical Tests Keys Played Tempo Note ValuesScalesTwo-octaveContrary MotionChromaticC, G, F majorA, E, D minor (natural and harmonic)C majorStarting on CHS2 octaves = 69HT2 octaves = 69HS1 octave = 69ChordsTonic TriadsHS• brokenC, G, F major= 501 octaveA, E, D minor• solid/blocked (root position and inversions) = 100LEVELAll scales are to be played legato.24


CONTENTSLevel 1LEVELDiabelli, AntonThe First Twelve Lessons, op. 125u Etude in C Major (no. 3)Donkin, ChristineComics & Card Tricks FHMu DetectivesGeorge, JonKaleidoscope Solos, 2 ALFu Relay RaceGillock, WilliamCollected Short Lyric Pieces for Solo <strong>Piano</strong> WILu Drifting CloudsGurlitt, CorneliusThe First Lessons, op. 117u Morning Greeting (no. 13)Kabalevsky, DmitriChildren’s Adventures, op. 89 SCHu A Porcupine Dance (no. 8)u Skipping Rope (no. 17)Kadosa, PálTwenty-four Easy Technical Etudes for <strong>Piano</strong> EMBu Etude in C Major (no. 1)Le Couppey, Felixu Etude in C MajorMaxner, RebekahOld MacDonald Had the Blues NOTu Jazz! Goes the WeaselRichert, TeresaDays of Summer FHMu Far AwaySchoenmehl, MikeFun with Jazz <strong>Piano</strong>, 1 OTTu A Swinging LeprechaunTakács, JenőFür mich, op. 76 DOBu Raindrops (Regentropfen) (no. 11)*Students may substitute a popular selection for the etude. See p. 11for details.Time Signatures Note Values Approximate Lengthtwo to three measuresIntervalsStudents will be asked to identify the following intervals. Theexaminer will play each interval in melodic form (ascending anddescending) once.ORStudents may choose to sing or hum the following intervals(ascending and descending). The examiner will play the first noteonce.Intervals (ascending and descending)minor 3rdmajor 3rdChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality (major or minor) ofa triad after the examiner has played it in broken and then solid/blocked form once.Chordsmajor and minor triadsPositionroot positionPlaybackStudents will be asked to play back a melody based on a majoror minor pentascale. The examiner will identify the key, play thetonic triad once, and play the melody twice.Beginning Note Keys Approximate Lengthtonic, dominantC, G majorA minorfive notesSight ReadingRhythmFor 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 thegiven rhythm.A steady pulse and metric accentuation are expected.MusicianshipPlease see “Musicianship” on p. 11 and “Appendix B” on p. 106 forimportant information regarding this section of the examination.Ear TestsClapbackStudents will choose to clap, tap, or sing the rhythm of a shortmelody after the examiner has played it twice. The examiner willidentify the time signature and count one measure before beginning.25Time Signature Note Values Approximate Lengthtwo measuresPlayingStudents will be asked to play a four-measure melody, written onthe grand staff and divided between the hands. Fingering will beindicated for the first note of each hand only.Time Signature Note Values KeysC, G, F majorA minor


CONTENTSLevel 2Students in Level 2 expand their musical horizons and developtechnical skills by exploring a variety of musical styles and genres.Character pieces allow for exploration of pedaling, expression, andbalance of tone. Scales and triads introduce new major and relativeminor keys.Level 2 RequirementsMarksRepertoire 56one selection from List Aone selection from List Bone selection from List CMemory (2 marks per repertoire selection)1618166Technical Requirements 24Technical TestsEtudes: one etude from the <strong>Syllabus</strong> listMusicianshipEar Tests– Clapback– Intervals– Chords– PlaybackSight Reading– Rhythm– Playing12121022241037Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100RepertoirePlease see “Repertoire” on p. 9 for important information regardingthis section of the examination.Students must prepare three contrasting selections: one from eachof List A, List B, and List C. Two memory marks are awarded foreach repertoire selection that is performed by memory.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:l one selectionu one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire 2 FHMList ABaroque and Classical RepertoireArnold, Samuell Gavotte in C Major, op. 12, no. 2Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuell Minuet in E flat Major, H 171l Minuetto II in F Minor, H 196/2Bach, Johann Sebastianl Aria in D Minor, BWV 515 (in Notenbuch der AnnaMagdalena Bach BAR; WIE)l Minuet III in G Major, from Suite in G Minor,BWV 822 BARBeethoven, Ludwig vanu Écossaise in G Major, WoO 23 (in CelebrateBeethoven, 1 FHM)Clarke, Jeremiahl King William’s March (in Legacy Collection, 2FHM)Diabelli, AntonSonatina in C Major, op. 151, no. 2l 2nd movementHandel, George Fridericu Impertinence, HWV 494l Menuet, from Partita in G Major, HWV 450Hässler, Johann WilhelmCinquante pièces à l’usage des commençans, op. 38 ABRl Ecossoise in G Major (no. 23)Haydn, Franz Josephu German Dance in B flat Major, Hob. IX:22, no. 5l German Dance in G Major, Hob. IX:12, no. 1 (inCelebrate Haydn, 1 FHM)l German Dance in G Major, Hob. IX:12, no. 7 (inCelebrate Haydn, 1 FHM)Five Contradances and One Quadrille, Hob. IX:29 (in Il MioPrimo Haydn RIC)l QuadrilleHook, JamesNew Guida di musica, op. 81l Gavotta in D Major (no. 3) (in A James Hook AlbumELK)Krebs, Johann Ludwigl Minuet in B Minor, from Suite No. 2 in B Minor26


CONTENTSMozart, Wolfgang Amadeusl Allegro in F Major, K 1c (in Celebrate Mozart, 1FHM)u Menuetto in C Major, from Sonata in C Major, K 6l Minuet in G Major, K 1e (in Celebrate Mozart, 1FHM)Neefe, Christian Gottlobu Allegretto in C MajorPurcell, Henryu Air in D Minor, ZT 676l Hornpipe, ZT 685 (in Essential Keyboard Repertoire, 4ALF)Rameau, Jean-PhilippePièces de clavecin (1724)u Menuet en rondeau (Minuet in Rondo Form)Scarlatti, Domenicol Sonata in C Major, K 73b (in Celebrate Scarlatti, 1FHM)Schubert, Franzl Écossaise, D 299, no. 8 BARTelemann, Georg PhilippFantasia in D Major, TWV 33:16 ABRl 3rd sectionTürk, Daniel GottlobHandstücke für angehende Klavierspieler, 1 ABRl A Cheerful Spiritl ContentmentHandstücke für angehende Klavierspieler, 2u Gavotte in A MajorList BRomantic, 20th-, and 21st-century RepertoireArcher, VioletShorter Pieces for Shorter Fingers CMCl Hop, Skip, Glide (no. 3)Bartók, BélaFor Children, 1 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Children at Play (no. 1)l Children’s Song (no. 2)For Children, 2 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Allegretto (no. 3)Bender, JoanneCreatures Great and Small RLPl Inuit Lullabyl When the Rain ComesBerlin, Borisl March of the Goblins (in Legacy Collection, 2 FHM)l The Merry-Go-Round (in Legacy Collection, 2 FHM)Level 2Berr, Brucel Venetian Boat Song (in Hal Leonard Student <strong>Piano</strong>Library: <strong>Piano</strong> Solos, 4 HAL)Bober, MelodyGrand Solos for <strong>Piano</strong>, 4 ALFu I SpyBonis, Mel.Album pour les tout-petites COMl MadrigalBrown, StephenFive Extremities SWA; CMCl Extremity No. 1Byers, Rosemaryl Cheshire Cat Cool HALCarroll, WalterThe Countryside FORl The Wood Fairies (no. 11)Chatman, StephenAmusements, 2 FHMl Ping Pong PartyAway! FHMl Making MemoriesCoulthard, Jeanl Alexa’s Bell Song (in Music of Our Time, 1 WAT)l First Little Dance (Lavender’s Blue) (in Music of OurTime, 1 WAT)l Grandmother’s Nonsense Song (in Music of OurTime, 2 WAT)l Lullaby for a Baby Seal (in Music of Our Time, 2WAT)Crosby Gaudet, AnneTunes in Bloom FHMu Periwinkle TwinkleIn My Dreams FHMl Can’t Catch Me!In the Mermaid’s Garden FHMl The Banshee’s BallDonkin, ChristineLegends & Lore FHMl The Dragon’s StoryDuke, Davidl Butterflies (in Music of Our Time, 3 WAT)Garścia, JaninaVery Easy <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces for Children, op. 3 PWMl The Clockl A Joke (Żarcik)George, JonThe Music Tree: Students’ Choice, 4 ALFu Quiet LagoonLEVEL27


CONTENTSGieck, JanetSundae Soup, 1 RLPl Lazy SundayDances, Daydreams & Dinosaurs RLPl Outdoor Skating RinkGillock, WilliamAccent on Majors WILu On a Quiet LakeGoldston, MargaretThe Virtuosic Performer, 1 ALFu The Sparkling BrookGrechaninov, AlexandrChildren’s Album, op. 98 OTTl Farewell (no. 4)Glass Beads, op. 123 OTTl Little Beggar (no. 2)Harmer, Daniell The Toymaker BERHarris, EddieModal Miniatures WATl On the MarchIkeda, Naokol Evening Melody WILJoachim, OttoTwelve Twelve-tone Pieces for Children BERl Snowy Morning (no. 4)l Gossip (no. 7)Kabalevsky, DmitriThirty Children’s Pieces, op. 27 SCHl Valse (no. 1)u A Little Song (no. 2)Karp, DavidNaturescape WILl Circling HawksKhachaturian, AramChildren’s Album, 2 SIKl An Evening TaleKraehenbuehl, Davidl March of the Trolls (in Contemporary <strong>Piano</strong>Literature, 1 ALF)Labenske, Victor<strong>Piano</strong> Miniatures ALFl Player <strong>Piano</strong>Last, JoanOn the Move B&Hl Sailing by MoonlightMcIntyre, David L.Pip Squeaks RSMu The Waltz That Floated AwayLevel 2LEVELMosdell, Rickl Hong Kong Sunrise (in Music from the HeartlandCMC)Mrozinski, Marku Turkish Bazaar (in Celebrate <strong>Piano</strong>!®: Lesson andMusicianship, 4 FHM)Nakada, YoshinaoChildren’s Dreams KAWl So Long, See You TomorrowJapanese Festival (in <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces for Children OGT)l A Short StoryNiamath, LindaAll Year Round FHMl Autumn LeavesHere We Go! FHMl RollerbladingA Zoo for You FHMl PenguinsNorton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections® for <strong>Piano</strong>, 2 FHMu Half Asleepl Sidewalk Cafel Toronto Tangol Trumpet BluesThe Final Frontier B&Hl AsteroidsThe Microjazz Collection, 1 B&Hl Rag TimePaterson, LornaPianimals FHMl Clown FishPerry, NinaThrough the Kaleidoscope OUPl Lullaby (no. 5)Persichetti, VincentLittle <strong>Piano</strong> Book, op. 60 PREu Fanfare (no. 8)Pinto, OctavioChildren’s Festival (Festa de Crianças) SCHu Prelude (no. 1)Poole, Cliffordl The Mouse in the Coal Bin (first published underpseudonym Charles Peerson) (in Legacy Collection, 2FHM)l Parade (in Legacy Collection, 2 FHM)Reinecke, Carll Serenade in G Major, op. 183, no. 2l Elegy (in Discovering <strong>Piano</strong> Literature, 3 ALF)28


CONTENTSRichert, TeresaDays of Summer FHMl DaydreamingToy Collection FHMl Doll Houseu Little Red Wagonl Plush Toy Paradel Toy TrainRossi, Wynn-AnnMúsica Latina, 2 ALFu Atacama DesertSchumann, RobertAlbum für die Jugend, op. 68u Soldier’s March (no. 2)Skarecky, JanaWater Colours CMCl RainStravinsky, Soulima<strong>Piano</strong> Music for Children, 1 PETl TagSzelényi, IstvánMusical Picture-Book EMBl Faraway RegionsTajčević, MarkoSongs from Mur Island HENu Little Piece No. 3Tansman, AlexandreHappy Time (On s’amuse au piano), 1 HALl Waltzing (En valsant)Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il’yichAlbum for the Young, op. 39l The Sick Doll (no. 7)Telfer, NancyI’m Not Scared FHMl Crocodile Teethl Skeleton DanceLand of the Silver Birch FHMl An Iroquois Lullaby (arr.)l Land of the Silver Birch (arr.)My Bark Canoe FHMl Donkey RidingThe Sun and the Moon FHMu The Silent MoonVandall, Robert D.Robert D. Vandall’s Favorite Solos, 2 ALFl Summer ToccatinaLevel 2List CInventionsBartók, BélaMikrokosmos, 1 B&Hu Little Dance in Canon Form (no. 31)Champagne, Claudel Petit canon No. 2 (in Performing Our MusicalHeritage, 1 CFP; CMC)Christopher, Renéeu Invention in C Major FHMDello Joio, NormanSuite for the Young EBMl Invention (no. 2)Gallant, Pierreu Jazz Invention No. 2Gedike, AlexanderSixty <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces for Beginners, op. 36 SCHl Fugato (no. 40)Gurlitt, Corneliusu CanonHässler, Johann WilhelmCinquante pièces à l’usage des commençans, op. 38 ABRl Moderato in C Major (no. 5)Kunz, Konrad M.200 Short Canons, op. 14u Canon in F Major (no. 95)Niamath, LindaWatermelon and Friends FHMl BananaRichert, TeresaCopycat Copycat RLPu Courageous CatSilvester, Fredericku Invention in A Minor FHMLEVEL29


CONTENTSTechnical RequirementsPlease see “Technical Requirements” on p. 11 and “Appendix A”on p. 102 for important information regarding this section of theexamination.Technical TestsSee table below.EtudesStudents must prepare one etude from the following list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:u one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Etudes 1 FHMBurnam, Edna-MaeStep by Step <strong>Piano</strong> Course, 5 WILu Colored WindowsCzerny, Carl101 Progressive Exercises, op. 261u Etude in C Major (no. 3)Donkin, ChristineComics & Card Tricks FHMu Crazy ComicsGedike, AlexanderSixty Simple <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces for Beginners, op. 36 SCHu Etude in C Major (no. 22)George, JonArtistry at the <strong>Piano</strong>: Repertoire, 3 APIu MelodyGillock, WilliamFanfare ALFu Ladies in Waiting, from Little Suite in F MajorLevel 2Gurlitt, CorneliusDer erste Vortrag, op. 210u Hunting (Jagdstückchen) (no. 7)Die ersten Schritte des jungen Klavierspielers, op. 82u Etude in D Minor (no. 65)Kabalevsky, DmitriTwenty-four Pieces for Children, op. 39 SCHu Scherzo (no. 12)Köhler, Christian Louis HeinrichDie allerleichtesten Übungsstücke für den Clavierunterricht,op. 190u Etude in F Major (no. 27)Niamath, LindaSurprises FHMu PinwheelsNorton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections® for <strong>Piano</strong>, 2 FHMu Feelin’ Goodu The HighlandsTakács, JenőFür mich, op. 76 DOBu Gliding (Segelflug) (no. 18)Tan, Chee-HwaA Child’s Garden of Verses FHMu The WindVandall, Robert D.Sampler, 1 ALFu E Dorian with Modulation (no. 9)LEVEL*Students may substitute a popular selection for the etude. See p. 11for details.Technical Tests Keys Played Tempo Note ValuesScalesTwo-octaveG, F, Bb majorHSE, D, G minor (harmonic and melodic) 2 octaves = 80Formula PatternC, G majorHT2 octaves = 80ChromaticStarting on GHS1 octave = 80ChordsTonic Triads• brokenHS= 60G, F, Bb major1 octaveE, D, G minor• solid/blocked (root position and inversions)= 11230


CONTENTSMusicianshipPlease see “Musicianship” on p. 11 and “Appendix B” on p. 106 forimportant information regarding this section of the examination.Ear TestsClapbackStudents will choose to clap, tap, or sing the rhythm of a shortmelody after the examiner has played it twice. The examinerwill identify the time signature and count one measure beforebeginning.Level 2Sight ReadingLEVELRhythmFor 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 thegiven rhythm.A steady pulse and metric accentuation are expected.Time Signatures Note Values Approximate Lengthtwo to four measuresTime Signatures Note Values Approximate Lengthtwo to three measuresIntervalsStudents will be asked to identify the following intervals. Theexaminer will play each interval in melodic form (ascending anddescending) once.ORStudents may choose to sing or hum the following intervals(ascending and descending). The examiner will play the first noteonce.PlayingStudents will be asked to play a four-measure melody, written onthe grand staff and divided between the hands. Melodies maymove beyond the five-finger position.Time Signature Note Values KeysC, G, F majorA, D minorIntervals (ascending and descending)minor 3rdmajor 3rdperfect 5thChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality (major or minor) of atriad after the examiner has played it in solid/blocked form once.Chordsmajor and minor triadsPositionroot positionPlaybackStudents will be asked to play back a melody based on the majoror minor pentascale. The examiner will identify the key, play thetonic triad once, and play the melody twice.Beginning Note Keys Approximate Lengthtonic, dominantG, F majorD minorfive notes31


CONTENTSLevel 3At Level 3, students continue to explore Baroque dance forms.Classical sonatinas provide opportunities to refine control oftouch and tone and increase awareness of formal structure. Handstogetherscales support the repertoire requirements by encouragingcoordination and rhythmic precision.Level 3 RequirementsMarksRepertoire 56one selection from List Aone selection from List Bone selection from List CMemory (2 marks per repertoire selection)1618166Technical Requirements 24Technical TestsEtudes: two etudes from the <strong>Syllabus</strong> listMusicianshipEar Tests– Clapback– Intervals– Chords– PlaybackSight Reading– Rhythm– Playing12121022241037Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100RepertoirePlease see “Repertoire” on p. 9 for important information regardingthis section of the examination.Students must prepare three contrasting selections: one from eachof List A, List B, and List C. Two memory marks are awarded foreach repertoire selection that is performed by memory.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:l one selectionu one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire 3 FHMList ABaroque RepertoireAnonymousl Minuet in A Minor (in Notebook for Wolfgang OTT)Bach, Johann Sebastian, attr.Notenbuch der Anna Magdalena Bachu Musette in D Major, BWV Anh. 126u Polonaise in G Minor, BWV Anh. 119Handel, George Fridericu Gavotte in G Major, HWV 491 (in Celebrate HandelFHM)l Minuet in F Major, HWV 516a (in Celebrate HandelFHM)Kirnberger, Johann PhilippRecueil d’airs de danse caractéristiquesl Bourrée in D Major (no. 3)Krebs, Johann Ludwigu Harlequinade, from Suite No. 3 in E flat MajorMattheson, JohannPièces de clavecin en deux volumesu Menuet in E flat Major, from Suite No. 6Petzold, Christianl Minuet in G Major, BWV Anh. 114 (in Notenbuch derAnna Magdalena Bach BAR; WIE)l Minuet in G Minor, BWV Anh. 115 (in Notenbuch derAnna Magdalena Bach BAR; WIE)Purcell, Henryl Hornpipe in B flat Major, Z T683Telemann, Georg Philippu Gigue à l’angloise, from Partita à cembalo solo, TWV32:1List BClassical and Classical-style RepertoireAttwood, ThomasEasy Progressive LessonsSonatina in G Majoru 1st movementBeethoven, Ludwig vanZwei Klaviersonatinen, Anh. 5 (in Celebrate Beethoven, 1FHM)Sonatina in G Majorl 1st movementl 2nd movement32


CONTENTSBiehl, AlbertSonatina in C Major, op. 57, no. 1l 2nd movementSonatina in G Major, op. 57, no. 4l 1st movementl 2nd movementSonatina in A Minor, op. 94, no. 4u 1st movementClementi, MuzioSix Progressive Sonatinas for the <strong>Piano</strong> Forte, op. 36Sonatina in C Major (no. 1)u one movementGedike, AlexanderSixty Simple <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces for Beginners, op. 36 SCHl Sonatina in C Major (no. 20)Gurlitt, CorneliusSix Sonatinas, op. 76Sonatina in A Minor (no. 5) (in Joy of Sonatinas YOR)l 3rd movementHässler, Johann WilhelmCinquante pièces à l’usage des commençans, op. 38 ABRl Andantino in A Major (no. 31)Lack, ThéodoreSonatina in F Major, op. 257, no. 2u 4th movement: FinaleMozart, Wolfgang Amadeusl Allegro in B flat Major, K 3 (in Celebrate Mozart, 1FHM)l Menuetto II in F Major, from Sonata in C Major, K 6l Minuet in D Major, K 7 (in Celebrate Mozart, 1FHM)Türk, Daniel GottlobHandstücke für angehende Klavierspieler, 1 ABRl Carefree HappinessList CRomantic, 20th-, and 21st-century RepertoireAlexander, DennisA Splash of Color, 2 ALFu Zinc PinkAllen, Peterl Jokin’ Around (in Kick Up Your Heels! PGM)Archer, VioletEleven Short Pieces ALKl Little Canon (no. 9)Austin, GlendaLyric Waltzes WILl Carousel WaltzLevel 3Bartók, BélaFor Children, 1 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Play (no. 5)u Allegro moderato (no. 15)For Children, 2 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Sorrow (no. 7)Bennett, Rhondau Holiday Parade (in Myklas Contest Winners, 2 ALF)Berkovich, Isaaku Variations on a Russian Folksong SCHBerlin, Borisl The Haunted Castle (in Legacy Collection, 3 FHM)l Rosemary Skating Waltz (in Legacy Collection, 3FHM)Bernstein, SeymourMoodscapes MANl The Elegant ToreadorBonis, Mel.Album pour les tout-petites COMl Compliment a grand’mamanl Douce amiel Monsieur VieuxboisCoulthard, Jeanl Clear Waters (in Music of Our Time, 4 WAT)l A Little Joke (in Music of Our Time, 1 WAT)Early Pieces for <strong>Piano</strong> 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 FHMu Funny Puppyl In My Dreamsl Little Elves and Pixiesl The Stormy SeaDonkin, ChristineComics & Card Tricks FHMl Computer Chatterl Monster TrucksFine, IrvingMusic of Irving Fine B&Hl Lullaby for a Baby PandaFleming, Robertl Happy Days (in Legacy Collection, 3 FHM)Fredrich, FrankCream of the Crop, 1 ALFl Legerdemain (The Magician)Gallant, PierreAnimal Fair FHMl The Lumbering ElephantLEVEL33


CONTENTSGedike, AlexanderTwenty Little Pieces for Beginners, op. 6 SCHu A Little Piece (no. 11)George, JonA Day in the Forest ALFl Rain... and the RainbowGerou, TomPiece by Piece, 1 ALFl Delightful DreamsGieck, Janetu Summer Drought GIEDances, Dreams & Dinosaurs RLPl PromenadeSundae Soup, 1 RLPl Sweet DreamsGonzales, ChillyRe-Introduction Etudes EBRl TarantulaGrechaninov, AlexandrChildren’s Album, op. 98 SCHl 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 RLPu Arctic VoicesGurlitt, CorneliusKleine Blumen, op. 205u Wild Mignonette (no. 1)Harris, EddieModal Miniatures WATl Lydia’s SongHuang, An-LunA Chinese Festival, 1 BELl PasturesIkeda, NaokoMiyabi WILl Soft Rain (Azisai)Joachim, OttoTwelve Twelve-tone Pieces for Children BERl Plastic Soldier (no. 5)Kabalevsky, DmitriThirty Children’s Pieces, op. 27 SCHl Night on the River (no. 4)Twenty-four Pieces for Children, op. 39 SCHu Clowns (no. 20)Level 334Karp, DavidSolo Souvenirs FJHl Walk and Talk RagKlose, CarolWatercolor Miniatures HALl Dreaming in WatercolorsLiebermann, LowellAlbum for the Young, op. 43 PREl Song (no. 11)Linn, Jenniferl Tarantella HALLes petites images HALl L’oiseau-mouche (Hummingbird)Maxner, RebekahMadge’s Notebook RLPl Deep in the MeadowMier, MarthaMartha Mier’s Favorite Solos, 3 ALFl Winter StarlightRomantic Sketches, 2 ALFu InterludeMilhaud, DariusL’enfant aime (A Child Loves), op. 289 UNIl Les fleurs (Flowers) (no. 1)Milne, ElissaMore Little Peppers FABl Violets Are BluePepperbox Jazz, 1 FABl Gone Too SoonMoss, Earlel In a Canoe (in Legacy Collection, 3 FHM)l Little Lamb (in Legacy Collection, 3 FHM)Nakada, YoshinaoJapanese Festival (in <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces for Children OGT)l A Green Caterpillar and a Butterflyu The Song of Twilight→ with repeatNiamath, LindaHere We Go! FHMl All Aboardl Carousell In My KayakNorton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections® for <strong>Piano</strong>, 3 FHMl Breezyl Gentle Touchl Up and Awayl White SandThe Microjazz Collection, 2 B&Hl Coconut RagOlson, KevinShowcase Solos, 2 FJHl Medieval FestivalLEVEL


CONTENTSLevel 3LEVELOlson, Lynn Freemanl Night CloudsOuchterlony, Davidl Kickin’ Stones (in Legacy Collection, 2 FHM)Papp, LajosThe Stonecutter EMBl The Happy Stonecutter’s SongPaterson, LornaPianimals FHMl Dovesl Waltzing Pandasl Whale’s LamentPersichetti, VincentLittle <strong>Piano</strong> Book, op. 60 PREl Dialogue (no. 3)Peskanov, AlexanderMusical Gallery, 3 WILl Child’s PortraitPoole, Cliffordl Pop Goes the Weasel! (in Legacy Collection: Folk-SongArrangements FHM)l Tarantelle (in Legacy Collection, 3 FHM)Porter, BeverlyLady Bug and Friends RLPl Lady Bug Sings the BluesSchoenmehl, MikeFun with Jazz <strong>Piano</strong>, 3 OTTu Picnic 1920Schumann, RobertAlbum für die Jugend, op. 68l Melody (no. 1)Scott, CyrilFor My Young Friends MASl SeesawShostakovich, DmitriChildhood Notebook, op. 69 DSCl Merry Tale (no. 4)Siegmeister, Eliel Street Games (in Contemporary <strong>Piano</strong> Literature, 2ALF)Springer, Mikel Detective Belvedere (in Myklas Contest Winners, 3ALF)l Undercover Spy ALFStravinsky, Soulima<strong>Piano</strong> Music for Children, 2 PETl Cops and RobbersTansman, AlexandrePour les enfants, 1 ESCl The Dancing Bear (Le petit ours en peluche)l Dresden China Figures (Figurines de Sèvres)35Taranta, Italol Folk Dance (in Hal Leonard Student <strong>Piano</strong> Library:<strong>Piano</strong> Solos, 4 HAL)Tarp, Svend ErikMosaik, op. 31 HANl Flute and Bassoon Play a Duet (no. 6)Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il’yichAlbum for the Young, op. 39u Morning Prayer (no. 1)Telfer, NancyI’m Not Scared FHMl The Sleeping DragonLand of the Silver Birch FHMl À la claire fontainePlanets and Stars FHMl Star ClusterTechnical RequirementsPlease see “Technical Requirements” on p. 11 and “Appendix A”on p. 102 for important information regarding this section of theexamination.Technical TestsSee table on p. 36.EtudesStudents must prepare two technically contrasting etudes from thefollowing list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:u one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Etudes 3 FHMBartók, BélaThe First Term at the <strong>Piano</strong>u MinuetBurgmüller, Johann FriedrichVingt-cinq études faciles et progressives, op. 100u Arabesque (no. 2)Czerny, Carl101 Progressive Exercises, op. 261u Etude in D Minor (no. 53)u Etude in C Major (no. 81)Five-finger Exercises, op. 777u Etude in F Major (no. 22)Donkin, ChristineLegends & Lore FHMu Witches and WizardsFitch, Gemu Chinese Kites(Continued on next page.)


CONTENTSLevel 3LEVELTechnical Tests Keys Played Tempo Note ValuesScalesTwo-octaveFormula PatternChromaticD, F, Bb majorB, D, G minor (harmonic and melodic)D majorStarting on DHT2 octaves = 80HT2 octaves = 80HS1 octave = 80ChordsTonic TriadsHS• brokenD, F, Bb major= 692 octavesB, D, G minor• solid/blocked (root position and inversions) = 120Grill, JoyceLeft Alone–Right On! ALFu Left Alone→ play with LH onlyGurlitt, CorneliusAlbumblätter für die Jugend, op. 101u Morning Prayer (Morgengebet) (no. 2)Hässler, Johann WilhelmCinquante pièces à l’usage des commençans, op. 38u Allegro in A Major (no. 34)Kadosa, PálTwenty-four Easy Technical Etudes for <strong>Piano</strong> EMBu Etude (no. 6)Lemoine, HenryÉtudes enfantines, op. 37u Etude in D Major (no. 17)Maykapar, SamuelBagatelles, op. 28u The Butterfly (no. 12)Niemann, WalterIm Kinderland, op. 46 PETu Chinese Lanterns (Lanterne, Lanterne!) (no. 3)Norton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections® for <strong>Piano</strong>, 3 FHMu In the SpiritPaterson, LornaJust a Second! FHMu Rush HourTajčević, MarkoSongs from Mur Island HENu Little Piece No. 7MusicianshipPlease see “Musicianship” on p. 11 and “Appendix B” on p. 106 forimportant information regarding this section of the examination.Ear TestsClapbackStudents will choose to clap, tap, or sing the rhythm of a shortmelody after the examiner has played it twice. The examinerwill identify the time signature and count one measure beforebeginning.Time Signatures Note Values Approximate Lengththree to four measuresIntervalsStudents will be asked to identify any of the following intervals.The examiner will play each interval in melodic form (ascendingand descending) once.ORStudents may choose to sing or hum any of the following intervals(ascending and descending). The examiner will play the first noteonce.Intervals (ascending and descending)minor 3rdmajor 3rdperfect 4thperfect 5th*Students may substitute a popular selection for one of the etudes. Seep. 11 for details.36


CONTENTSChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality (major or minor) ofa triad after the examiner has played it in solid/blocked form once.ANDStudents 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 thetriad in broken form once.Level 3LEVELChordsmajor and minor triadsPositionroot positionPlaybackStudents will be asked to play back a melody based on the majoror minor pentascale. The examiner will identify the key, play thetonic triad once, and play the melody twice.Beginning Note Keys Approximate Lengthtonic, mediant, dominantD, F majorD, G minorfive to six notesSight ReadingRhythmFor 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 thegiven rhythm.A steady pulse and metric accentuation are expected.Time Signatures Note Values Approximate Lengthfour measuresPlayingStudents will be asked to play a four-measure passage, handstogether.Time Signature Note Values KeysC, G, D, F majorA, D minor37


CONTENTSLevel 4At Level 4, students encounter a broader range of genres andtextures. Classical sonatinas present new accompaniment stylesand pianistic figurations. Selections from the Romantic andcontemporary periods offer new musical and technical challenges.Scales and triads are played in a wider range of keys, and arpeggiosare introduced.Level 4 RequirementsMarksRepertoire 56one selection from List Aone selection from List Bone selection from List CMemory (2 marks per repertoire selection)1618166Technical Requirements 24Technical TestsEtudes: two etudes from the <strong>Syllabus</strong> listMusicianshipEar Tests– Clapback– Intervals– Chords– PlaybackSight Reading– Rhythm– Playing12121022241037Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100RepertoirePlease see “Repertoire” on p. 9 for important information regardingthis section of the examination.Students must prepare three contrasting selections: one from eachof List A, List B, and List C. Two memory marks are awarded foreach repertoire selection that is performed by memory.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:l one selectionu one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire 4 FHMList ABaroque RepertoireBabell, Williamu Rigadoon in A MinorBach, Carl Philipp Emanuelu March in D Major, BWV Anh. 122 (in Notenbuch derAnna Magdalena Bach)Bach, Johann Sebastianl Musette, from English Suite No. 3 in G Minor,BWV 808Notenbuch der Anna Magdalena Bach BAR; WIEl Minuet in F Major, BWV Anh. 113u Minuet in G Major, BWV Anh. 116l Minuet in C Minor, BWV Anh. 121l Minuet in D Minor, BWV Anh. 132Handel, George Fridericu Air in B flat Major, HWV 471 (in Celebrate HandelFHM)l Air in D Minor, HWV 461Sonata in G Major, op. 1, no. 5, HWC 363bl Bourrée (in Celebrate Handel FHM)Hässler, Johann WilhelmCinquante pièces à l’usage des commençans, op. 38 ABRl Allegretto in E Minor (no. 24)Scarlatti, Domenicou Aria (Sonata in D Minor, K 32) (in Celebrate Scarlatti,1 FHM)Stölzel, Gottfried Heinrichl Italian Air, from Partita in G Minor (inKlavierbüchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach BAR)Telemann, Georg PhilippFantasia in E Minor, TWV 33:21l 3rd sectionFantasia in G Major, TWV 33:7l 2nd sectionList BClassical and Classical-style Repertoire38André, Johann AntonSix sonates progressives, op. 34Sonatina in C Major (no. 1)u 2nd movement: RondoSonatina in F Major (no. 5)l 3rd movement: RondoBeethoven, Ludwig vanTwelve German Dances, WoO13u German Dance in E flat Major (no. 9)


CONTENTSClementi, MuzioSix Progressive Sonatinas for the <strong>Piano</strong> Forte, op. 36Sonatina in G Major (no. 2)l 2nd movementu 3rd movementDiabelli, AntonSonatina in G Major, op. 151, no. 1l one movementSonatina in F Major, op. 168, no. 1u 1st movementGurlitt, CorneliusSix Sonatinas, op. 188Sonatina in G Major (no. 3)l 1st movementHaydn, Franz JosephSonata in F Major, Hob. XVI:9l 3rd movementHook, JamesTwelve Sonatinas, op. 12Sonatina in B flat Major (no. 5)u 1st movementReinecke, CarlSonatina in A Minor, op. 136, no. 4l 1st movementSchmitt, JacobSonatina in G Major, op. 83, no. 1l 2nd movementSonatina in G Major, op. 249, no. 2l 1st movementTürk, Daniel GottlobHandstücke für angehende Klavierspieler, 1 ABRl German SongWesley, Samuell Sonatina in B flat Major, op. 4, no. 8 ABRList CRomantic, 20th-, and 21st-century RepertoireAlcon, SusanWind Chimes FHMl Feeling LuckyAlexander, DennisEspecially for Adults, 1 ALFu ReflectionsArcher, Violetl Waltzing Along (in Rainbows ALK)Eleven Short Pieces ALKl Rondino (no. 4)l Wide Open Spaces (no. 5)Level 4Barrell, BernardFive Bagatelles, op. 87l Intrada (no. 1) (in Studio 21, 2 UNI)Bartók, BélaFor Children, 1 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Children’s Game (no. 8)l Allegretto (no. 22)l Allegro non troppo (no. 33)For Children, 2 (rev. ed.) B&Hu Dance (no. 8)l Andante, molto rubato (no. 28)l The Highway Robber (no. 31)l Farewell (no. 34)Bender, JoanneThings Bright and Beautiful RLPu After the RainBenedict, Robert C.Watercolours for <strong>Piano</strong> WATl ShallowsBerlin, Borisu Squirrels at Play (in Legacy Collection, 3 FHM)l Yanina (Polish Dance) (in Legacy Collection, 3 FHM)Berr, BruceExplorations in Style HALl DropletsBober, MelodyBest of Melody Bober, 1 ALFl Setting SailBoyd, BillBill Boyd: Jazz Sketches HALl Home Fried PotatoesChampagne, Claudel Petit scherzo (in Meet Canadian Composers at the<strong>Piano</strong>, 2 CMC)Chatman, StephenAmusements, 3 FHMl Game of HypnosisBritish Columbia Suite FHMl Echoes of NovemberEscapades, 2 FHMu Jazzberry JumpPreludes for <strong>Piano</strong>, 3 FHMl HotshotChouinard, Dianeu Ballerina DollCoulthard, JeanFour <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces BERl Little Song of Long Agol Pleadingl The SpiesLEVEL39


CONTENTSCrosby Gaudet, AnneIn the Mermaid’s Garden FHMu DreamcatcherDecoursey, Ralphl Steamboat’s a Comin’! BERDello Joio, NormanSuite for the Young EBMl Little Brother (no. 4)l Small Fry (no. 11)Diemer, Emma LouReaching Out FJHu Chatterl Slow, Sad Waltzl SurprisesDonkin, ChristineImprints FHMl Snow Falling in LamplightDuke, Davidl Barcarole (in Music of Our Time, 4 WAT)Evans, Leel Spooky Spirits HALFiala, Georgel Mood in the Dorian Mode (in Horizons, 1 WAT)Miniature Suite BERl Almost a WaltzGerou, TomPiece by Piece, 2 ALFl White OrchidGillock, Williaml Valse triste WILLyric Preludes in Romantic Style ALFl InterludeGrechaninov, AlexandrGrandfather’s Album, op. 119 OTTl An Old Romance (no. 2)l On the Meadow (no. 4)l Happy Meeting (no. 15)l Returning Home (no. 16)Griesdale, SusanArctic Voices RLPl Arctic FoxGurlitt, CorneliusDer erste Vortrag, op. 210l Dancing on the GreenKleine Blumen, op. 205 ABRl Little Flower in F Major (no. 8)Level 4Kabalevsky, DmitriChildren’s Adventures, op. 89 SCHl Chastushka (no. 25)Thirty Children’s Pieces, op. 27 SCHu A Sad Story (no. 6)l Dance on the Lawn (no. 17)Twenty-four Pieces for Children, op. 39 SCHl Hopping (no. 18)Keveren, Phillipl Way Cool! (<strong>Piano</strong> Recital Showcase Festival Favorites, 1HAL)Kirchner, TheodorNeue Kinderszenen, op. 55l Andantino (no. 3)Kisbey Hicks, Marjoryl Three-legged Race BERKlein, LotharSpring Folio CMCl Ballet Lessonl DotsKlose, Caroll Dance of the Trolls HALLinn, JenniferLes petites images HALl Le frelon furieux (The Mad Hornet)Maykapar, SamuelPieces for Children, op. 33l Dewdrops (no. 12)Milhaud, DariusL’enfant aime (A Child Loves), op. 289 UNIl Les bonbons (Candy) (no. 2)Muczynski, RobertFables, op. 21 SCHl Allegro molto (no. 3)Nakada, YoshinaoChildren’s Dreams KAWl A Winter MelodyNorton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections® for <strong>Piano</strong>, 4 FHMl Deep in Thoughtl Open Windowu Positively SwingingThe Microjazz Collection, 2 B&Hl Play It AgainOlson, Lynn FreemanAudience Pleasers, 3 ALFl WhirligigPapp, LajosImages LEMl The Rooster CrowsLEVEL40


CONTENTSPaterson, LornaJust a Second! FHMl LullabyPianimals FHMl The LoonPearce, ElvinaSeven Preludes in Seven Keys BELl Prelude No. 2 in D MinorPentland, BarbaraMusic of Now, 3 AVOl AubadePorter, BeverlyLady Bug and Friends RLPl JitterbugPozzoli, EttorePiccole scintille RICl The Cuckoo (no. 6)l Before the Crib (no. 7)l Soldier’s March (no. 12)Rebikov, VladimirSilhouettes, op. 31 ALF; SCHl The Little Shepherd (no. 8)Reubart, DaleParodies FHMl Thinguma JigTonescapes FHMl Chimes through the Mistl The First Sounds of MorningSchoenmehl, MikeLittle Stories in Jazz for <strong>Piano</strong> OTTl Big Band TuneSchumann, RobertAlbum für die Jugend, op. 68l The Wild Horseman (no. 8)u The Happy Farmer (no. 10)l The First Loss (no. 16)Sheftel, PaulInterludes: Mood Studies for <strong>Piano</strong> FISl NocturneShostakovich, DmitriChildhood Notebook, op. 69 DSCl Sad Tale (no. 5)Silvester, Frederickl Twilight (in Legacy Collection, 3 FHM)Level 4Springer, MikeNot Just Another Jazz Book, 1 ALFu Foggy Day BluesStarer, RobertGames with Names, Notes and Numbers SCHl Twelve Notes Twelve TimesSzelényi, IstvánVierzig kleine Klavierstücke für Anfänger, 2 EMBl Changing BarsTansman, AlexandreHappy Time (On s’amuse au piano), 1 HALl Little Prelude (Petit prélude)l Melody (Mélodie)Pour les enfants, 1 ESCl Vacation Is Over (Fin de vacances)Pour les enfants, 2 ESCl Solemn Occasion (Petite solemnité)Pour les enfants, 3 ESCl Awakening (Réveil)Taranta, Italo<strong>Piano</strong> Miniatures WILu Creole LullabyTchaikovsky, Pyotr Il’yichAlbum for the Young, op. 39l The Doll’s Funeral (no. 7)l Italian Song (no. 15)u Old French Song (no. 16)Telfer, NancyI’m Not Scared FHMl Giant InsectsPlanets and Stars FHMu When the Planets Are AlignedShe’s Like the Swallow FHMl Feller from Fortune (arr.)Tingley, George PeterAutumn Inspirations ALFl Barn DanceTsitsaros, ChristosPoetic Moments HALl LullabyVandall, Robert D.Bagatelles, 1 MYKl Bagatelle No. 8Preludes, 1 ALFl Prelude No. 5 in G MajorLEVEL41


CONTENTSTechnical RequirementsPlease see “Technical Requirements” on p. 11 and “Appendix A”on p. 102 for important information regarding this section of theexamination.Technical TestsSee table below.EtudesStudents must prepare two technically contrasting etudes from thefollowing list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:u one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Etudes 4 FHMBartók, BélaMikrokosmos, 3u Little EtudeBonis, Mel.Album pour les tout-petitsu The Top (La toupie)Czerny, Carl100 Exercises in Progressive Order, op. 139u Etude in E Major (no. 66)The Young Pianist, op. 823u Etude in G Major (no. 53)Duvernoy, Jean-BaptisteÉcole primaire, op. 176u Etude in C Major (no. 24)Level 4Gillock, WilliamLyric Preludes in Romantic Style ALFu Dragon FlyGrill, JoyceLeft Alone–Right On! ALFu Solitude→ play with RH onlyGurlitt, CorneliusAlbumblätter für die Jugend, op. 101u Cradle Song (Schlummerlied) (no. 6)Hässler, Johann WilhelmCinquante pièces à l’usage des commençans, op. 38u Allegro in G Major (no. 19)Heller, StephenVingt-cinq études faciles, op. 45u The Avalanche (no. 2)Kabalevsky, DmitriTwenty-four Pieces for Children, op. 39 SCHu Folk Dance (no. 17)Karganov, GénariJugend-Album, op. 25u Prayer (Gebet) (no. 5)Niamath, Lindafancy-free FHMu MasqueradeSchoenmehl, MikeLittle Stories in Jazz for <strong>Piano</strong> OTTu The Somersault KingLEVEL*Students may substitute a popular selection for one of the etudes. Seep. 11 for details.Technical Tests Keys Played Tempo Note ValuesScalesTwo-octaveFormula PatternChromaticD, A, Bb , E b majorB, G, C minor (harmonic and melodic)C minor (harmonic)Starting on CHT2 octaves = 92HT2 octaves = 92HS1 octave = 104ChordsTonic Triads• brokenD, A, Bb , E bHTmajor= 602 octavesB, G, C minor• solid/blocked (root position and inversions) = 120ArpeggiosTonicD, A, Bb , E b majorB, G, C minorHS2 octaves(root position only)= 7242


CONTENTSMusicianshipPlease see “Musicianship” on p. 11 and “Appendix B” on p. 106 forimportant information regarding this section of the examination.Ear TestsClapbackStudents will choose to clap, tap, or sing the rhythm of a shortmelody after the examiner has played it twice. The examinerwill identify the time signature and count one measure beforebeginning.Level 4Sight ReadingRhythmFor a given melody, students will be asked to:• Tap a steady beat with their hand or foot for one measure.• Continue tapping while speaking, tapping, or clapping therhythm of the given melody.A steady pulse and metric accentuation are expected.Time Signatures Note Values Approximate Lengthfour measuresLEVELTime Signatures Note Values Approximate Lengthtwo to four measuresIntervalsStudents will be asked to identify any of the following intervals.The examiner will play each interval in melodic form (ascendingand descending) once.ORStudents may choose to sing or hum any of the following intervals(ascending and descending). The examiner will play the first noteonce.PlayingStudents will be asked to play a four-measure passage, handstogether.Time Signatures Note Values KeysC, G, D, F majorA, E, D minorIntervals (ascending and descending)minor 3rdmajor 3rdperfect 4thperfect 5thperfect octaveChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality (major or minor) ofa triad after the examiner has played it in solid/blocked form once.ANDStudents 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 thetriad in broken form once.Chordsmajor and minor triadsPositionroot positionPlaybackStudents will be asked to play back a melody based on the majoror minor pentascale. The examiner will identify the key, play thetonic triad once, and play the melody twice.Beginning Note Keys Approximate Lengthtonic, mediant, dominantD, A majorG, C minorsix to eight notes43


CONTENTSLevel 5At Level 5, students encounter longer and more varied forms, fullerharmonic textures, and an increasingly sophisticated interplay ofmelody and accompaniment. Technical requirements expand toinclude dominant 7th chords.Level 5 RequirementsMarksRepertoire 56one selection from List Aone selection from List Bone selection from List CMemory (2 marks per repertoire selection)1618166Technical Requirements 24Technical TestsEtudes: two etudes from the <strong>Syllabus</strong> listMusicianshipEar Tests– Intervals– Chords– Chord Progressions– PlaybackSight Reading– Rhythm– Playing12121022241037Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100Written Examination CorequisiteRefer to the current Theory <strong>Syllabus</strong>.RepertoirePlease see “Repertoire” on p. 9 for important information regardingthis section of the examination.Students must prepare three contrasting selections: one from eachof List A, List B, and List C. Two memory marks are awarded foreach repertoire selection that is performed by memory.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:l one selectionu one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire 5 FHMList ABaroque RepertoireArnold, SamuelA Set of Progressive Lessons, op. 12, 2Sonata in D Major (no. 3)l 2nd movement: SicilianaBach, Carl Philipp Emanuell March in G Major, BWV Anh. 124 (in Notenbuch derAnna Magdalena Bach BAR; WIE)Bach, Johann Christoph FriedrichMusikalische Nebenstundenl Angloise in D MajorBach, Johann Sebastianl Allemande in G Minor, BWV 836l Little Prelude in C Major, BWV 939u Menuet in E Major, from French Suite No. 6 inE Major, BWV 817u Minuet in G Minor, BWV 842 (in Klavierbüchlein fürWilhelm Friedemann Bach)Dieupart, CharlesSix suittes de clavecin (1701)l Passepied, from Suite No. 2 in D MajorGraupner, Christophl Intrada in C Major (in Baroque <strong>Piano</strong> ALF)Handel, George Fridericl Fuga (Sonatina) in G Major, HWV 582 (in CelebrateHandel FHM)l Sonatina in B flat Major, HWV 585 (in CelebrateHandel FHM)Jones, RichardSuites or Setts of Lessons for the Harpsichordu Boree in B flat Major, from Suite No. 3Kirnberger, Johann PhilippRecueil d’airs de danse caractéristiquesl Gigue in D Major (no. 10)Krebs, Johann LudwigClavier-Übung, 2u Scherzo in C Major, from Suite in C MajorRameau, Jean-PhilippePièces de clavecin (1724)l Deux rigaudons, from Suite No. 1Scarlatti, Domenicou Sonata in D Minor, K 34 (in Celebrate Scarlatti, 1FHM)l Sonata in C Minor, K 40 (in Celebrate Scarlatti, 1FHM)l Sonata in B flat, K 42 (in Celebrate Scarlatti, 1 FHM)44


CONTENTSStölzel, Gottfried Heinrichl Bourrée, from Partita in G Minor (in Klavierbüchleinfür Wilhelm Friedemann Bach BAR)Telemann, Georg PhilippFantasia in C Major, TWV 33:14u 2nd sectionFantasia in E flat Major, TWV 33:35l 2nd sectionZipoli, DomenicoSonate d’intavolatura per organo e cimbalo, 1, op. 1l Verso in E MinorList BClassical and Classical-style RepertoireBeethoven, Ludwig vanl Minuet in G Major, WoO 10, no. 2 (in CelebrateBeethoven, 1 FHM)Twelve German Dances, WoO13 OTT; SCHl no. 1 or no. 5Zwei Klaviersonatinen, Anh. 5Sonatina in F Major (no. 2)u 1st movementu 2nd movementCimarosa, Domenicol Sonata No. 17 in D Minor (in Melodious Masterpieces,3 ALF)Clementi, MuzioSix Progressive Sonatinas for the <strong>Piano</strong> Forte, op. 36Sonatina in G Major (no. 2)l 1st movementSonatina in C Major (no. 3)u 3rd movementSonatina in G Major (no. 5)l 3rd movement: RondoDiabelli, AntonSeven Sonatinas, op. 168Sonatina in F Major (no. 1)l 2nd movementSonatina in G Major (no. 2)l 1st movementSonatina in C Major (no. 3)l 1st movementl 3rd movementGurlitt, CorneliusFour Sonatinas, op. 214Sonatina in A Minor (no. 4)u 1st movementu 2nd and 3rd movementsLevel 545Haydn, Franz JosephSonata in C Major, Hob. XI:10l 1st movementSonata in G Major, Hob. XVI:8l 1st movementl 3rd and 4th movementsHook, JamesTwelve Sonatinas, op. 12Sonatina in F Major (no. 9)l 1st movementHummel, Johann NepomukSix pièces très faciles, op. 52u Romance in G Major (no. 4)Kuhlau, FriedrichSonatina in C Major, op. 55, no. 1l 1st movementl 2nd movementLatour, Jean ThéodoreFour Progressive SonatinasSonatina in G Majoru 3rd movementLichner, HeinrichSonatina in F Major, op. 4, no. 2 KJO; SCHl 1st movementMozart, Wolfgang Amadeusl Minuet in F Major, K 5l Rondo in F Major, K 15hhViennese Sonatinas (arr. from Five Divertimenti, K 439b)Viennese Sonatina in C Major (no. 1)l 2nd movement: Minuetto and TrioSpindler, FritzSonatina in C Major, op. 157, no. 4 ALFl 2nd movementWesley, SamuelSonata in A Major, op. 5, no. 1 (in English <strong>Piano</strong> Music1780–1800 ABR)l 2nd movement: WaltzList CRomantic, 20th-, and 21st-century RepertoireAgay, DenesPetit Trianon Suite SCHl Sarabande d’amourArcher, VioletThree Scenes (Habitant Sketches) BERl Jig (no. 1)Bartók, BélaFor Children, 1 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Children’s Dance (no. 10)l Moderato (no. 26)l Jest (no. 27)LEVEL


CONTENTSBartók, Béla (continued)For Children, 2 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Lento (no. 11)u Teasing Song (no. 18)l Romance (no. 19)l Game of Tag (no. 20)Beach, AmyChildren’s Carnival, op. 25 HILl Pierrot and Pierrette (no. 4)Beckwith, JohnSix Mobiles, 2 BERl Minor or Major?l Two and Three Are Fivel What Goes Up Must Come DownBober, MelodyThe Best of Melody Bober, 1 ALFl Raspberry RagBortkiewicz, SergeiAndersen’s Fairy Tales, op. 30 SIMl The Hardy Tin Soldier (no. 3)Bruce, RobertPicture Studies for the <strong>Piano</strong> CELl Rag DollCarroll, WalterSea Idylls FORl From the Cliffs (no. 1)l Sea-Nymphs (no. 3)l Moon Beams (no. 6)l Alone at Sunset (no. 10)Chatman, StephenBritish Columbia Suite FHMl Maple Bay at TwilightPreludes for <strong>Piano</strong>, 3 FHMl PoltergeistCherney, Brianl Elegy for a Misty Afternoon (in Horizons, 1 WAT)Copland, Aaronl Sunday Afternoon Music (in Masters of Our Day, 1FIS)Coulthard, Jeanl The Rocking Chair (in Music of Our Time, 5 WAT)l Star Gazing (in Music of Our Time, 6 WAT)Creston, PaulFive Little Dances, op. 24 SCHl Rustic Dance (no. 1)Diemer, Emma LouReaching Out FJHl Minor SerenadeDonkin, ChristineSunny Days FHMl Sidewalk ChalkLevel 546Duncan, Martha HillCottage Days RLPl Water LiliesFiala, GeorgeAustralian Suite, op. 2 BERl Black Swanl Koalal Lyre Byrdl PlatypusFleming, RobertBag-o-Tricks WATl Gently (no. 1)Gardiner, MaryTurnabout STU; CMCl Turnabout No. 1Gerou, TomPiece by Piece, 2 ALFu You and IGillock, Williaml Aeolian Harp (in Belwin Contest Winners, 3 ALF)Accent on Gillock, 7 WILu Blue MoodNew Orleans Jazz Styles WILl The Constant Bassl New Orleans NightfallLyric Preludes in Romantic Style ALFl Legendl SerenadeGonzales, ChillyRe-Introduction Etudes EBRl Sunday UnsungGranados, EnriqueCuentos de la juventud, op. 1u Dedication (no. 1)Grechaninov, AlexandrGlass Beads, op. 123 OTTl WaltzGrieg, EdvardLyric Pieces, op. 12l Waltz (no. 2)Griesdale, Susan<strong>Piano</strong> Mime RLPl Dancing Clownsl SleepwalkingHansen, Joanl Traffic (in Music of Our Time, 5 WAT)Harmer, Daniell Hop, Skip, Jump BERHuang, An-LunA Chinese Festival, 1 BELl Cradle SongLEVEL


CONTENTSIbert, JacquesPetite suite en quinze images FOEl Berceuses aux étoiles (no. 4)Jaque, Rhenél Fête champêtre (Rustic Dance) BERKabalevsky, DmitriThirty Children’s Pieces, op. 27 SCHl Cradle Song (no. 8)l Sonatina in A Minor (no. 18)Twenty-four Pieces for Children, op. 39 SCHu A Slow Waltz (no. 23)Easy Variations for <strong>Piano</strong>, op. 51 SCHl Five Happy Variations on a Russian Folk Song (no. 1)Karganov, Genaril Arabesque, op. 6, no. 2Jugend-Album, op. 25u March of the Tin SoldiersKirchner, TheodorMiniaturen, op. 62 ABRl Miniature in C Minor (no. 15)Koechlin, CharlesDix petites pieces faciles, op. 61c SALl La maison heurese (no. 3)Kuzmenko, Larysal Romance PLAMcIntyre, David L.l Moonlight RSMl Tiptoe RSMDreams of Jeanie RSMl He Said – She Said!McLean, EdwinImpressions on Rock, Bone, Wood, Earth FJHl Bird Whistle (Bone)Merath, SiegfriedTanz-Typen, 1 OTTl Cha-ChaMier, MarthaJazz, Rags & Blues, 2 ALFl Jelly Bean Ragl Red Rose RendezvousMusical Snapshots, 2 ALFl Hawaiian GetawayMilne, ElissaEven More Little Peppers FABu No WorriesMould, Warrenl Jamaican Serenade (in Legacy Collection, 3 FHM)Muczynski, RobertFables, op. 21 SCHl Allegro (no. 1)Level 5Nakada, YoshinaoChildren’s Dreams KAWl The Doll’s LullabyNiemann, WalterIm Kinderland, op. 46 PETl Cradle SongNorton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections® for <strong>Piano</strong>, 5 FHMl Boxcar Bluesl Moonscapesu ScampPapineau-Couture, Jeanl Aria BERPapp, LajosImages LEMl WaltzPetite suite EMBl Cock-crowPinto, OctavioChildren’s Festival (Festa de Crianças) SCHl Little March (no. 3)l Serenade (no. 4)Pozzoli, EttorePiccole scintille RICl The Little Bird Is Dead (no. 4)Previn, AndréImpressions for <strong>Piano</strong> HALl Trees at TwilightReinecke, CarlHausmusik, op. 77l Romanza (no. 8)Rejino, Monal Time Travel HALPortraits in Style HALl NocturneRocherolle, EugenieTreasures HALl ChatterboxRowley, AlecThirty Melodic and Rhythmic Studies, op. 42 PETl The Lake (no. 9)Schoenmehl, Mike<strong>Piano</strong> Studies in Pop OTTu Melancholy ReflectionsSchumann, RobertAlbum für die Jugend, op. 68l Hunting Song (no. 7)l Little Folk Song (no. 9)u Siciliano (no. 11)l A Little Romance (no. 19)LEVEL47


CONTENTSShostakovich, Dmitril The Barrel-Organ Waltz, from The Gadfly, op. 97SCHChildhood Notebook, op. 69 DSCl Clockwork DollSeven Doll’s Dances SCH; SIKl Hurdy-Gurdy (no. 6)Springer, MikeNot Just Another Jazz Book, 2 ALFu Sunset in RioStarer, RobertSketches in Color, 1 HALl Shades of Blue (no. 2)l Black and White (no. 3)Takács, JenőKlänge und farben, op. 95 DOBl Sounding the AccordionTansman, AlexandreHappy Time (On s’amuse au piano), 1 HALl Little Stroll (Petite promenade)Happy Time (On s’amuse au piano), 2 HALl Slow Waltz (Valse–Boston)Happy Time (On s’amuse au piano), 3 HALl In Memory of George Gershwin “1925”Pour les enfants, 3 ESCl Petite rêverieLevel 5Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il’yichAlbum for the Young, op. 39l Polka (no. 10)l Mazurka (no. 11)l Sweet Dreams (no. 21)Teersteeg, Bertl Four Over Three Makes Five (in Kick Up Your Heels!PGM)Telfer, NancyPlanets and Stars FHMu When Rivers Flowed on MarsVolkmann, RobertLieder des Grossmütter, op. 27 PETl Grandmother’s Song (no. 10)Weinzweig, JohnDiversions PLAl Gathering Clouds (no. 2)Technical RequirementsLEVELPlease see “Technical Requirements” on p. 11 and “Appendix A”on p. 102 for important information regarding this section of theexamination.Technical Tests Keys Played Tempo Note ValuesScalesTwo-octaveFormula PatternChromaticA, E, F, Ab majorA, E, F minor (harmonic and melodic)A majorA minor (harmonic)Starting on A, FHT2 octaves = 104HT2 octaves = 104HT1 octave = 104ChordsTonic TriadsHT• brokenA, E, F, Ab major2 octaves= 66A, E, F minor(root position and inversions)• solid/blockedending with I–V–I progression = 66Dominant 7th ChordsHS• brokenA, E, F, Ab major= 721 octave• solid/blocked (root position and inversions) = 60ArpeggiosTonicA, E, F, Ab majorA, E, F minorHS2 octaves(root position only)= 8048


CONTENTSEtudesStudents must prepare two technically contrasting etudes from thefollowing list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:u one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Etudes 5 FHMBurgmüller, Johann FriedrichVingt-cinq études faciles et progressives, op. 100u Sweet Sorrow (no. 16)Crosby Gaudet, AnneIn the Mermaid’s Garden FHMu Dragonfly ScherzoCzerny, Carl100 Exercises in Progressive Order, op. 139u Etude in G Major (no. 38)George, JonArtistry at the <strong>Piano</strong>: Repertoire, 4 APIu Allegro agitatoGillock, WilliamLyric Preludes in Romantic Style ALFu A Faded LetterGurlitt, CorneliusAlbum pour la jeunesse, op. 140u Longing (Les désirs ardents) (no. 11)→ with repeatHässler, Johann WilhelmCinquante pièces à l’usage des commençans, op. 38u Allegro in D Major (no. 28)Heller, StephenPréludes à Mlle Lili, op. 119u Prelude in C Major (no. 1)Kabalevsky, DmitriTwenty-four Pieces for Children, op. 39 SCHu Prelude (no. 19)Kirchner, TheodorNeue Kinderszenen, op. 55u Allegretto in C Major (no. 10)Maykapar, Samuelu Staccato Prelude, op. 31, no. 6Papp, LajosPetite Suite EMBu The Black PonyRohde, Eduardu Dance of the Dragonflies, op. 76, no. 7Rollin, CatherinePreludes for <strong>Piano</strong>, 1 ALFu Prelude in D flat Major (no. 7)→ with repeatLevel 5Rowley, AlecThirty Melodic and Rhythmic Studies, op. 42 PETu Dulcimer Tune (no. 7)Schoenmehl, Mike<strong>Piano</strong> Studies in Pop OTTu Chicken TalkTchaikovsky, Pyotr Il’yichAlbum for the Young, op. 39u In Church (no. 24)*Students may substitute a popular selection for one of the etudes.See p. 11 for details.MusicianshipPlease see “Musicianship” on p. 11 and “Appendix B” on p. 106 forimportant information regarding this section of the examination.Ear TestsIntervalsStudents will be asked to identify any of the following intervals.The examiner will play each interval in melodic form (ascendingor descending) followed by harmonic form once.ORStudents may choose to sing or hum any of the following intervals(ascending or descending). The examiner will play the first noteonce.Intervals (ascending or descending)minor 3rd, major 3rdperfect 4thperfect 5thminor 6th, major 6thperfect octaveChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality of the followingchords after the examiner has played the chord in solid/blockedform, close position once.Chordsmajor and minor triadsdominant 7th (major–minor 7th)Positionroot positionroot positionLEVEL49


CONTENTSChord ProgressionsStudents will be asked to identify chord progressions in major keysas I–IV–I or I–V–I after the examiner has played the progressiontwice. The progression will be played in keyboard style, and thebass line will ascend from the tonic.Level 5LEVELChord ProgressionsI–IV–II–V–IPlaybackStudents will be asked to play back a melody based on the majoror minor pentascale and upper tonic. The examiner will identifythe key and time signature, play the tonic chord once, and play themelody three times.• Before the first playing, the examiner will count one measure.• After the second playing, the student will clap the rhythm orsing the melody.• After the third playing, the student will play the melody.Beginning Note Keys TimeSignaturestonic, mediant,dominant, uppertonicApproximateLengthA, E majorA, E minorup to eight notesSight ReadingAt this level, a single musical excerpt comparable to Level 2repertoire will be used to test both rhythm and playing.RhythmA specific passage will be clearly designated within the givenmusical excerpt. Students will be asked to:• Tap a steady beat with their hand or foot for one measure.• Continue tapping while speaking, tapping, or clapping thegiven rhythm.A steady pulse and metric accentuation are expected.PlayingAfter performing the rhythm, students will be asked to play theentire musical excerpt, hands together.Keys Time Signatures Approximate Lengthmajor and minor keys,up to two sharps or flatseight measures50


CONTENTSLevel 6At Level 6, students continue to explore intermediate-levelrepertoire in a variety of styles. Challenges include clear voiceleading in polyphonic textures, rhythmic control in longersonatina movements, and imaginative expression in Romanticrepertoire. The introduction of several new keys and faster temposto technical requirements encourages greater technical facility.Level 6 RequirementsMarksRepertoire 56one selection from List Aone selection from List Bone selection from List CMemory (2 marks per repertoire selection)1618166Technical Requirements 24Technical TestsEtudes: two etudes from the <strong>Syllabus</strong> listMusicianshipEar Tests– Intervals– Chords– Chord Progressions– PlaybackSight Reading– Rhythm– Playing12121022241037Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100Written Examination CorequisiteRefer to the current Theory <strong>Syllabus</strong>.RepertoirePlease see “Repertoire” on p. 9 for important information regardingthis section of the examination.Students must prepare three contrasting selections: one from eachof List A, List B, and List C. Two memory marks are awarded foreach repertoire selection that is performed by memory.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:l one selectionu one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire 6 FHMList ABaroque RepertoireBach, Carl Philipp Emanuell Polonaise in G Minor, BWV Anh. 123 (in Notenbuchder Anna Magdalena Bach BAR; WIE)l Polonaise in G Minor, BWV Anh. 125 (in Notenbuchder Anna Magdalena Bach BAR; WIE)Bach, Johann Christoph FriedrichMusikalische Nebenstundenl Angloise in A Majorl Scherzo in C MajorBach, Johann Sebastianl Little Prelude in D Minor, BWV 926l Little Prelude in C Minor, BWV 934u Little Prelude in E Minor, BWV 941u Prelude in C Minor, BWV 999 (in Celebrate Bach, 1FHM)l Sarabande, from French Suite No. 1 in D Minor,BWV 812Klavierbüchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach BARl Minuet in G Major, BWV 843Notenbuch der Anna Magdalena Bach BAR; WIEl March in E flat Major, BWV Anh. 127l Polonaise in G Major, BWV Anh. 130Handel, George Fridericl Allemande in A Minor, HWV 478 (in CelebrateHandel FHM)Suite No. 4 in D Minor, HWV 437 (in Celebrate HandelFHM)u Sarabande in D Minorl GigueSuite No. 9 in G Major, HWV 442l PreludeKirnberger, Johann PhilippKlavierübungen, Erste Sammlung DIAl Minuet in E MajorRecueil d’airs de danse caractéristiquesu Les carillons (no. 20)Krebs, Johann Ludwigu Burlesca in D Major, from Suite No. 1 in D Majorl Toccata in E flat Major (in Essential KeyboardRepertoire, 6 ALF)Scarlatti, Domenicol Sonata in G Major, K 63u Sonata in A Major, K 83b (in Celebrate Scarlatti, 1FHM)l Sonata in B flat Major, K 440 (in Celebrate Scarlatti, 1FHM)51


CONTENTSSeixas, José Antonio Carlos del Toccata in C Minor (no. 8 in Old Portuguese KeyboardMusic, 1 OTT)Stölzel, Gottfried Heinrichl Minuet, from Partita in G Minor (in Klavierbüchleinfür Wilhelm Friedemann Bach BAR)Telemann, Georg Philippu Aria in G Major, from Overture in G Major,TWV 32:13l Fantasia in C Minor, TWV 33:30Zipoli, DomenicoSonate d’intavolatura per organo e cimbalo, 2, op. 1l Sarabanda, from Suite in G MinorList BClassical and Classical-style RepertoireBach, Carl Philipp EmanuelSechs Sonaten für Kenner und Liebhaber OTTSonata No. 5 in F Major, H 243l 3rd movementBeethoven, Ludwig vanl Lustig und Traurig, WoO 54Benda, George AntonThirty-four Sonatinasu Sonatina in A Minor (no. 3)l Sonatina in D Minor (no. 6)Cimarosa, Domenicol Sonata in A Minor, F 55Clementi, MuzioSix Progressive Sonatinas for the <strong>Piano</strong> Forte, op. 36Sonatina in F Major (no. 4)l one movementDiabelli, AntonSeven Sonatinas, op. 168Sonatina in F Major (no. 1)u 3rd movement: RondoSonatina in G Major (no. 6)l 3rd movement: RondoDussek, Jan LadislavSechs Sonatinen, op. 19/20Sonatina in G Major (no. 1)u 1st movementu 2nd movement: RondoGurlitt, CorneliusFour Sonatinas, op. 214Sonatina in G Major (no. 3)l 1st movementLevel 652Haydn, Franz JosephSonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:3l 2nd movement: Minuetto and TrioSonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:4l 2nd movement: Minuet and TrioSonata in G Major, Hob. XVI:G1l 1st movementHook, JamesTwelve Sonatinas, op. 12Sonatina in D Major (no. 1)u 1st movementKuhlau, FriedrichSonatina in C Major, op. 20, no. 1l 1st movementSonatina in G Major, op. 55, no. 2u 1st movementSonatina in G Major, op. 88, no. 2l 1st movementLichner, HeinrichSonatina in G Major, op. 4, no. 3 KJO; SCHl last movement: RondoMozart, Wolfgang Amadeusl Andantino, K 236/588bViennese Sonatinas (arr. from Five Divertimenti, K 439b)Viennese Sonatina in C Major (no. 6)l 4th movement: FinaleRosetti, AntonioVier KlaviersonatenSonata in G Major, RWV E2l 2nd movement: RomanzeSchmitt, Jacobu Rondo in C Major, from Sonatina in C Major,op. 208, no. 1Türk, Daniel GottlobHandstücke für angehende Klavierspieler, 2u As Swift as a DeerWesley, Samuell Sonatina in E flat Major, op. 4, no. 7 ABRList CRomantic, 20th-, and 21st-century RepertoireAlcon, SusanWildflowers FHMl The Deep Blue Seal Summer SunsetAlexander, DennisEspecially in Jazzy Style, 2 ALFl Cool Dude!Twenty-four Character Preludes ALFu ZigzagA Splash of Color ALFl Lemon ZestLEVEL


CONTENTSArcher, VioletThree Scenes (Habitant Sketches) BERl Church Scene (no. 2)Backer-Grøndahl, AgatheTwelve Small Fantasy Pieces, op. 55u Spanish (no. 5)Bartók, BélaFor Children, 1 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Allegretto (no. 19)l Jeering Song (no. 30)l Andante (no. 32)For Children, 2 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Variations (no. 5)l Bagpipe 2 (no. 30)Mikrokosmos, 3 B&Hl Merriment (no. 84)Ten Easy Pieces EMBl DawnBeach, AmyChildren’s Carnival, op. 25u Secrets (no. 5)Bender, JoanneThings Bright and Beautiful RLPu Gentle Breezel RainforestBernstein, LeonardFive Anniversaries B&Hl For Susanna KyleBloch, ErnestEnfantines FISl Melody (no. 6)l Pastorale (no. 7)l Teasing (no. 9)Bouchard, Rémil Au jour de l’an (in Golden Anniversary CollectionWAT)Boyd, BillJazz Sketches HALl Oh So BlueBrown, Timothyl Meditation in the Rain (in Best of In Recital Solos, 5FJH)Bravisimo! FJHl Flannagan’s CoveCarroll, WalterSea Idylls FORl Early Morning (no. 2)l Ebb Tide (no. 4)Level 6Chatman, StephenBritish Columbia Suite FHMu Douglas Firsl Red-tailed PursuitFantasies FHMl Melancholy SongPreludes for <strong>Piano</strong>, 3 FHMl Prairie Skyl Rose-cheek’d TaraChopin, Frédéricl Prelude in C Minor, op. 28, no. 20l Waltz in A Minor, op. posth., B 150Copland, Aaronl The Young Pioneers (in Masters of Our Day, 1 FIS)Coulthard, Jeanu Winter’s Northern Scene (in Music of Our Time, 6WAT)Pieces for the Present WATl Where the Trade Winds BlowDahlgren, David F.l Jazz Cat ALKDolin, Samuell A Slightly Square Round Dance BERDonkin, ChristineImprints FHMl Farewell to an Old Friendl A Kitten’s AgendaDuke, Davidl Cape Breton Lullaby (in Music of Our Time, 5 WAT)Dunhill, Thomasl The Irish Boy LEGEvans, Leel Ragamuffin (in Best of In Recital Solos, 5 FJH)Fiala, GeorgeAustralian Suite, op. 2 BERu Kangaroo (no. 1)Finney, Ross LeeTwenty-four <strong>Piano</strong> Inventions PETl Playing BallFlagello, NicholasEpisodes for <strong>Piano</strong> GENl MarchFleming, RobertBag-O-Tricks WATl Bright-Dancy (no. 2)l Quiet Mood (no. 3)Four Modernistics CMCl MarchingLEVEL53


CONTENTSGardiner, MaryTurnabout STU; CMCl Turnabout No. 4Gieck, JanetSundae Soup, 2 RLPl Judith’s Waltzl Long WeekendGillock, WilliamLyric Preludes in Romantic Style ALFl Winter SceneGlick, Srul IrvingFour Preludesu Prelude No. 2 ALFGlière, ReinholdHuit pièces faciles pour piano, op. 43l Prière (no. 2)Gounod, Charlesu Prelude in C MinorGrieg, EdvardLyric Pieces, op. 12l Arietta (no. 1)l Watchman’s Song (no. 3)l Folksong (no. 5)l Patriotic Song (no. 8)Griesdale, SusanArctic Voices RLPl Lament for the Polar BearHenderson, Ruth WatsonSix Miniatures for <strong>Piano</strong> CMCl ToccatinaHofmann, HeinrichSkizzen, op. 77u On the Lake (Auf dem See) (no. 12)l Little Wood-bird (Waldvöglein) (no. 15)Ibert, JacquesPetite suite en quinze images FOEl Parade (no. 6)l Romance (no. 8)Janciewitz, PeterSketches of Canada ALFl Carnaval de QuébecJaque, Rhenél Jesting BERKabalevsky, DmitriThirty Children’s Pieces, op. 27 SCHl Warrior’s Dance (no. 19)l Fairy Tale (no. 20)u Song of the Cavalry (no. 29)Level 6Kenins, Talivaldisl Toccata-Dance (in Legacy Collection, 4 FHM)Khachaturian, AramAdventures of Ivan (in Selected <strong>Piano</strong> Works SCH; Children’sAlbum, 1 SIK)l Ivan SingsKlose, Caroll Vaudeville Repartée (in Hal Leonard Student <strong>Piano</strong>Library: <strong>Piano</strong> Solos, 5 HAL)Koechlin, CharlesDix petites pieces faciles, op. 61c SALl La jolie fleur (no. 2)l Berceuse (no. 9)Kullak, TheodorScenes from Childhood, 2, op. 81 PET; SCHl Grandmother Tells a Ghost Story (no. 3)Liebermann, LowellAlbum for the Young, op. 43 PREl The Little Baby Rhino (no. 17)Louie, AlexinaStar Light, Star Bright FHMl Distant StarLutosławski, WitoldFolk Melodies (in Most Beautiful Lutosławski PWM)l Master MichaelMaxner, RebekahThe Color Collection RLPl Green ShadeMcIntyre, David L.l Sweet Sorrow RSMMendelssohn, Felixl Song without Words, op. 19, no. 4Sechs Kinderstücke, op. 72l Allegro non troppo (no. 1)Menotti, Gian CarloPoemetti per Maria Rosa BELl Lullabyl The ShepherdMier, MarthaMusical Snapshots, 3 ALFu Happy Time Jazz, from Jazzy American SuiteMiller, Michael R.More Fun <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces CMCl March of the Space Men (no. 4)Muczynski, RobertFables, op. 21 SCHl Presto (no. 6)LEVEL54


CONTENTSNorton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections® for <strong>Piano</strong>, 6 FHMl Bahama Beachl In Betweenl Mississauga RagThe Microstyles Collection, 1 B&Hl Oriental FlowerPachulski, HenrykSix Preludes, op. 8l Prelude in C Minor (no. 1) (in A Romantic Sketchbookfor <strong>Piano</strong>, 3 ABR)Papp, LajosImages LEMl Hungarian DancePaterson, LornaJust a Second! FHMl Just a Second!Persichetti, VincentSerenade No. 7, op. 55 PREl Chase (no. 5)Pinto, OctavioChildren’s Festival (Festa de Crianças) SCHl Playing Marbles (no. 5)Previn, AndréImpressions for <strong>Piano</strong> HALl By a Quiet Stream (no. 5)l Roundup (no. 11)Prokofiev, SergeiMusic for Children, op. 65 SCHl Promenade (no. 2)Rebikov, Vladimirl Valse miniature, op. 10, no. 10Reinecke, CarlSerenade in G Major, op. 183, no. 2l PastoraleRichert, TeresaNorthern Menagerie RLPl The FawnRollin, Catherinel Ballet Beauties (in Miklas Contest Winners, 4 ALF)Jazz-a-Little, Jazz-a-Lot, 3 ALFl Easy, Breezy JazzRorem, NedA Quiet Afternoon PERl A New GameRowell, KarenAn Emotional Roller Coaster RUSl HeartbeatLevel 6Scharwenka, XaverAlbum for the Young, op. 62l A Tale (no. 3)Schubert, FranzValses sentimentales, op. 50, D 779u Sentimental Waltz (no. 13)Schumann, RobertAlbum für die Jugend, op. 68u Mignon (no. 35)Albumblätter, op. 124l Walzer (no. 4)Kinderszenen, op. 15l From Foreign Lands and People (no. 1)Southam, Annl Sea Flea BERStarer, RobertSketches in Color, 1 HALl Purple (no. 1)l Bright Orange (no. 4)Tansman, AlexandreTen Diversions for the Young Pianist DURl PrayerTchaikovsky, Pyotr Il’yichAlbum for the Young, op. 39l Waltz (no. 8)Telfer, Nancyl Fantasy CMCShe’s Like the Swallow FHMl J’entends le moulin (arr.)l She’s Like the Swallow (arr.)l Vive la canadienne! (arr.)Space Travels FHMl Space Station PartyTsitsaros, Christosl Song of the Fisherman (in Hal Leonard Student <strong>Piano</strong>Library: <strong>Piano</strong> Solos, 5 HAL)Vandall, Robert D.Celebrated Jazzy Solos, 3 ALFl Stay CoolWuensch, GerhardA Winter Foursome, op. 39 WATl Frosted Windows (no. 1)LEVEL55


CONTENTSTechnical RequirementsPlease see “Technical Requirements” on p. 11 and “Appendix A”on p. 102 for important information regarding this section of theexamination.Technical TestsSee table below.EtudesStudents must prepare two technically contrasting etudes from thefollowing list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:u one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Etudes 6 FHMBach, Johann Christoph FriedrichMusikalische Nebenstundenu Solfeggio in D MajorBertini, HenriVingt-cinq études faciles et progressives, op. 100u Etude in D Major (no. 3)Level 6LEVELBurge, JohnParking an Octatonic Truck RLPu Dancing ScalesConcone, GiuseppeVingt-cinq études mélodiques, op. 24u Etude in C Major (no. 10)Czerny, Carl100 Exercises in Progressive Order, op. 139u Etude in A flat Major (no. 51)Heller, StephenTrente études progressives, op. 46u Fluttering Leaves (no. 11)Hofmann, HeinrichSkizzen, op. 77u Rogue (Schelm) (no. 1)Hummel, Johann NepomukAnweisung zum <strong>Piano</strong>-Forte-Spiel: Übungs-Stückeu Allegro in F Major (no. 56)Kabalevsky, DmitriThirty Children’s Pieces, op. 27 SCHu Toccatina (no. 12)(Continued on next page.)Technical Tests Keys Played Tempo Note ValuesScalesTwo-octaveFormula PatternG, E, B, Db majorG, E, B, C # minor (harmonic and melodic)E majorE minor (harmonic)56HT2 octaves = 60HT2 octaves = 60HTChromatic Starting on E, Db2 octaves = 60ChordsTonic TriadsHT• brokenG, E, B, Db majorG, E, B, C # 2 octaves= 80minor(root position and inversions)• solid/blockedending with I–V–I progression = 80Dominant 7th Chords• brokenG, E, B, Db major= 88• solid/blockedHS2 octaves= 72Leading-tone Diminished 7th Chords(root position and inversions)• brokenG, E, B, C # minor= 88• solid/blocked = 72ArpeggiosTonicDominant 7thLeading-tone Diminished 7thG, E, B, Db majorG, E, B, C # minor HS2 octavesG, E, B, Db major(root position only)G, E, B, C # minor= 92


CONTENTSLemoine, HenryÉtudes enfantines, op. 37u Etude in C Major (no. 11)Maykapar, SamuelBagatelles, op. 28u Romance (no. 25)Mier, MarthaJazz, Rags & Blues, 5 ALFu River City BluesNakada, YoshinaoJapanese Festival (in <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces for Children OGT)u The Gear Wheels of a WatchPapp, LajosAquarium EMBu Pebbles in the Water*Students may substitute a popular selection for one of the etudes.See p. 11 for details.Level 6ChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality of the followingchords after the examiner has played the chord in solid/blockedform, close position once.Chordsmajor and minor triadsdominant 7th (major–minor 7th)diminished 7thPositionroot positionroot positionroot positionChord ProgressionsStudents will be asked to identify chord progressions in majoror minor keys as listed below, after the examiner has played theprogression twice. The progression will be played in keyboard style,and the bass line will ascend from the tonic.MajorI–IV–II–V–IMinori–iv–ii–V–iLEVELMusicianshipPlease see “Musicianship” on p. 11 and “Appendix B” onp. 106 for important information regarding this section ofthe examination.Ear TestsIntervalsStudents will be asked to identify any of the following intervals.The examiner will play each interval in melodic form (ascendingor descending) followed by harmonic form once.ORStudents may choose to sing or hum any of the following intervals(ascending or descending). The examiner will play the first noteonce.Intervals (ascending or descending)minor 2nd, major 2ndminor 3rd, major 3rdperfect 4thperfect 5thminor 6th, major 6thperfect octavePlaybackStudents will be asked to play back a melody based on the completescale (from tonic to tonic or dominant to dominant). The examinerwill identify the key and time signature, play the tonic chord once,and play the melody three times.• Before the first playing, the examiner will count one measure.• After the second playing, the student will clap the rhythm orsing the melody.• After the third playing, the student will play the melody.Beginning Note Keys TimeSignaturestonic, mediant,dominant, upper tonicG, E majorG, E minorApproximateLengthup to ninenotesSight ReadingAt this level, a single musical excerpt comparable to Level 3repertoire will be used to test both rhythm and playing.RhythmA specific passage will be clearly designated within the givenmusical excerpt. Students will be asked to:• Tap a steady beat with their hand or foot for one measure.• Continue tapping while speaking, tapping, or clapping thegiven rhythm.A steady pulse and metric accentuation are expected.PlayingAfter performing the rhythm, students will be asked to play theentire musical excerpt, hands together.Keys Time Signatures Approximate Lengthmajor and minor keys, upto three sharps or flatseight measures57


CONTENTSLevel 7Level 7 serves as a vital link in preparation for advanced study.Baroque repertoire selections include dance forms and two-partinventions, and Classical sonatinas expand to more complex phrasestructures and accompaniment patterns. The inclusion of fournotechords in technical requirements supports the developmentof a wider hand span reflecting the increasing demands of therepertoire.Level 7 RequirementsMarksRepertoire 56one selection from List Aone selection from List Bone selection from List CMemory (2 marks per repertoire selection)1618166Technical Requirements 24Technical TestsEtudes: two etudes from the <strong>Syllabus</strong> listMusicianshipEar Tests– Intervals– Chords– Chord Progressions– PlaybackSight Reading– Rhythm– Playing12121022241037Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100Written Examination CorequisiteRefer to the current Theory <strong>Syllabus</strong>.RepertoirePlease see “Repertoire” on p. 9 for important information regardingthis section of the examination.Students must prepare three contrasting selections: one from eachof List A, List B, and List C. Two memory marks are awarded foreach repertoire selection that is performed by memory.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:l one selectionu one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire 7 FHMList ABaroque RepertoireAlcock, JohnSix Suites of Easy Lessons ABRl Minuet, from Suite No. 1 in A MajorBach, Carl Philipp EmanuelSonata in E Minor, Wq 62/12, H 66l 3rd movement: SarabandeBach, Johann Sebastianl Allemande, from French Suite No. 4 in E flat Major,BWV 815l Bourrée I, from Overture in the French Style in BMinor, BWV 831l Gavotte, from French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV816u Polonaise in E Major, from French Suite No. 6 in EMajor, BWV 817l Little Prelude in F Major, BWV 927l Little Prelude in C Major, BWV 933l Little Prelude in D Minor, BWV 935l Little Prelude in A Minor, BWV 942Two-part Inventionsl Invention No. 1 in C Major, BWV 772l Invention No. 4 in D Minor, BWV 775u Invention No. 8 in F Major, BWV 779Couperin, FrançoisL’art de toucher le clavecinl Allemande in D MinorFiocco, Joseph-Hectorl Andante (no. 11), from Suite No. 1 in G Major, op. 1Handel, George Fridericl Air in G Minor, HWV 467 BARu Allegro in G Minor, from Suite No. 7 in G Minor,HWV 432l Courante, from Suite No. 4 in D Minor, HWV 437(in Celebrate Handel FHM)Suite No. 8 in G Major, HWV 441 (in Celebrate HandelFHM)l 1st movement: Allemandel 2nd movementl 4th movement: AriaKirnberger, Johann PhilippRecueil d’airs de danse caractéristiquesu Passepied in D Major (no. 8)Krebs, Johann LudwigSonatina No. 4 in B flat Majorl 3rd movement58


CONTENTSPlatti, Giovanni BenedettoSei sonates pour le clavessin sur le goût italien, op. 1Sonata in C Major (no. 2)u 2nd movementScarlatti, Domenicol Sonata in A Minor, K 149 (in Celebrate Scarlatti, 1FHM)l Sonata in F Major, K 274l Sonata in A Major, K 322 (in Celebrate Scarlatti, 1FHM)Seixas, José António Carlos deu Allegro in B flat Major, from Sonata in B flat MajorTelemann, Georg PhilippFantasia in B flat Major, TWV 33:18l 2nd sectionFantasia in B flat Major, TWV 33:36l 1st sectionFantasia in G Minor, TWV 33:29l 1st sectionEssercizii Musiciu Bourrée in F Major, from Solo in F Major, TWV 32:4List BClassical and Classical-style RepertoireAlbéniz, Mateol Sonata in D Major ALFBeethoven, Ludwig vanl Bagatelle in D Major, op. 33, no. 6l Bagatelle in G Minor, op. 119, no. 1u Für Elise, WoO 59Clementi, MuzioSix Progressive Sonatinas for the <strong>Piano</strong> Forte, op. 36Sonatina in C Major (no. 3)l 1st movementSonatina in D Major (no. 6)u 1st movementl 2nd movement: RondoDiabelli, AntonSonatina in C Major, op. 151, no. 2l 1st movementSonatina in B flat Major, op. 168, no. 4u 1st movementHaydn, Franz JosephSonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:1l 2nd movementSonata in G Major, Hob. XVI:27l 2nd movement: Menuet and TrioSonata in E flat Major, Hob. XVI:28l 3rd movementSonata in G Major, Hob. XVI:G1u 3rd movement: FinaleSonata in D Major, Hob XVII:D1l 3rd movement: FinaleLevel 759Hook, JamesTwelve Sonatinas, op. 12Sonatina in E Major (no. 12)l 2nd movement: RondoHummel, Johann NepomukAnweisung zum <strong>Piano</strong>-Forte-Spiel: Übungs-Stückel Scherzo in A Major (no. 45) (in Sixteen Short PiecesABR)Kuhlau, FriedrichSonatina in G Major, op. 20, no. 2l 2nd movementSonatina in C Major, op. 55, no. 3l 1st movementSonatina in C Major, op. 88, no. 1u 1st movementSonatina in A Minor, op. 88, no. 3l 3rd movementMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusViennese Sonatinas (arr. from Five Divertimenti, K 439b)Viennese Sonatina in C Major (no. 1)l 4th movementViennese Sonatina in A Major (no. 2)u 1st movementViennese Sonatina in F Major (no. 3)l 1st movementViennese Sonatina in C Major (no. 6)l 1st movementStorace, StephenSonata No. 5 in D Majorl 1st movementVoříšek, Jan Václavl Rondo in G Major, op. 18, no. 1List CRomantic, 20th-, and 21st-century RepertoireAlcon, SusanLyric Sketches FHMl First Flightl Tides in the SandAlexander, DennisA Splash of Color ALFl Fields of LavenderTwenty-four Character Preludes ALFl LongingBartók, BélaFor Children, 1 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Allegro (no. 12)l Pentatonic Tune (no. 29)l Andante tranquillo (no. 31)u Winter Solstice Song (no. 38)For Children, 2 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Ballad (no. 35)LEVEL


CONTENTSBender, JoanneAlive and Growing RLPl MetamorphosisBenjamin, Arthurl Romance-Impromptu AMCBernstein, SeymourBirds, 1 MANl The Purple Finch (no. 1) and The Hummingbird(no. 2)Bloch, ErnestEnfantines FISl Dream (no. 10)Bober, MelodyCyclone FJHl Whirling WindsBonsor, BrianJazzy <strong>Piano</strong>, 2 UNIl Feelin’ GoodBrown, StephenWest Coast Sundries SWA; CMCl Ballade for LilianeBuczynski, WalterTen <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces for Children CMCl Mood IndigoChatman, StephenAmusements, 3 FHMl EarthquakeFantasies FHMl Blue Angell Katherinel Night Soundsl Sunrise at Jericho BeachPreludes for <strong>Piano</strong>, 3 FHMl Ginger SnapsChopin, Frédéricl Prelude in E Minor, op. 28, no. 4u Polonaise in G Minor, op. posth., B 1l Polonaise in B flat Major, op. posth., B 3Coulthard, JeanPieces for the Present WATl Far Above the CloudsDello Joio, NormanLyric Pieces for the Young EBMl Prayer of the MatadorDonkin, ChristineSunny Days FHMu Peace Country HoedownDuncan, Martha HillIsla Vista Suite RLPl Eucalyptus GroveLevel 7Eckhardt-Gramatté, Sophie-CarmenFrom My Childhood, 1 WATl “P”: PoissardeEggleston, Annel Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! (in Horizons, 2 WAT)Falla, Manuel del Romance del pescador (The Fisherman’s Story), fromEl amor brujo CHSFuchs, RobertJugendalbum, op. 47l Mother Tells a Story (no. 16) (in Children’s Pieces,opp. 32 and 47 ABR)Gallant, Pierrel A Joke (in Legacy Collection, 4 FHM)Gardiner, Maryl Night Sounds CMCGerou, TomPiece by Piece, 2 ALFl A Hint of JazzGieck, Janetl Frantic: Homework Deadline! GIEGillock, Williaml Arabesque sentimentale WILLyric Preludes in Romantic Style ALFu Moonlight MoodGinastera, AlbertoDos canciones, op. 3 RICl MilongaGlière, ReinholdHuit pièces faciles pour piano, op. 43l Arietta (no. 7)Pièces enfantines/Twelve Children’s Pieces, op. 31 MASl Cradle Song (no. 3)l Romance (no. 7)Godard, Benjaminl First Sorrow, op. 149, no. 6Granados, EnriqueCuentos de la juventud, op. 1l La huérfana (The Little Orphan Girl) (no. 9)Grieg, EdvardLyric Pieces, op. 12l Elfin Dance (no. 4)l Album-leaf (no. 7)Lyric Pieces, op. 43u Solitary Traveler (no. 2)Griesdale, SusanArctic Voices RLPl Toques and Parkas<strong>Piano</strong> Mime RLPl <strong>Piano</strong> MimeLEVEL60


CONTENTSHofmann, HeinrichSkizzen, op. 77l Elegie (no. 2)l Schlaf ein! (Go to Sleep!) (no. 9)Ibert, JacquesPetite suite en quinze images FOEu Le cavalier sans-souci (The Carefree Knight) (no. 5)l Sérénade sur l’eau (no. 10)Jaque, Rhenél Lutin CMCSuite pour piano, op. 11 CVI; CMCl L’heure d’angoisseKabalevsky, DmitriFour Rondos, op. 60 SCHl Rondo–March (no. 1)l Rondo–Dance (no. 2)l Rondo–Song (no. 3)u Rondo–Toccata (no. 4)Kenins, Talivaldisl Little Romance (in Meet Canadian Composers at the<strong>Piano</strong>, 1 CMC)l Rondino (in Meet Canadian Composers at the <strong>Piano</strong>, 1CMC)Khachaturian, AramAdventures of Ivan (in Selected <strong>Piano</strong> Works SCH; Children’sAlbum, 1 SIK)l Ivan Is Very BusyKoechlin, CharlesDix petites pièces faciles, op. 61c SALl L’enfant bien sage (no. 1)l Sicilienne (no. 10)Kosenko, ViktorTwenty-four <strong>Piano</strong>forte Pieces for Childrenu Waltz (no. 6)Louie, AlexinaStar Light, Star Bright FHMl Blue Sky IIl Shooting StarsLutosławski, WitoldBucolics PWMl 4th movementLynch, GrahamSound Sketches, 3 LYNl KitesurfingMacDowell, EdwardWoodland Sketches, op. 51l To a Wild Rose (no. 1)Martinů, BohuslavSpring in the Garden BARl It Isn’t Bad, Is It, to Pick a Few Flowers?Level 7Maykapar, SamuelBagatelles, op. 28l RomanceMcIntyre, David L.u Tickled Pink RSMTasha Suite RSMl High JinksMendelssohn, FelixSongs without Words, op. 30u Consolation (no. 3)l Venetian Boat Song (no. 6)Menotti, Gian CarloPoemetti per Maria Rosa BELl Gigal War SongMilne, ElissaPepperbox Jazz, 2 FABl Dreamtimel Foreign Correspondentl Indigo MoonMompou, FedericoImpresiones intimas UNMu Parajo Triste (Sad Bird) (no. 5)Moussorgsky, Modestl Une larme (A Tear)Muczynski, RobertDiversions SCHl Allegro molto (no. 9)Niemann, WalterIm Kinderland, op. 46 PETl The Little Mermaid in the Shell (no. 9)Norton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections® for <strong>Piano</strong>, 7 FHMu Fantasy Bossal Hanging GardensOlson, Kevinl Time Traveler (in In Recital for the Advancing Pianist:Original Solos, 1 FJH)Papp, Lajosl Song and DancePetite Suite EMBl Alpine Horn and ChamoisPentland, BarbaraHands Across the C AVOl Sparks (no. 1)l Seashore (no. 3)Pine, KatyaImages PINl Jazz at the BistroLEVEL61


CONTENTSPinto, OctavioScenas infantis SCHl Dorme nenem (Sleeping Time)Poole, Cliffordl Ghost Town (in Legacy Collection, 4 FHM)u Nocturne (in Legacy Collection, 4 FHM)Poulenc, FrancisVillageoises SALl Valse tyrolienne (no. 1)l Staccato (no. 2)Prokofiev, SergeiMusic for Children, op. 65 SCHl Tarantella (no. 4)l Regrets (no. 5)l Waltz (no. 6)l March of the Grasshoppers (no. 7)l March (no. 10)l Evening (no. 11)Rebikov, VladimirAlbum of Easy Piecesl Waltz in F sharp Minor (no. 6) (in Russian <strong>Piano</strong>Music, 2 PET; Quiet Classics KJO)Rollin, CatherineLyric Moments, 3 ALFl Sweet ElegySpotlight on Impressionist Style ALFl Water LiliesRossi, Wynn-AnneAn Alaska Tour FJHl Arctic MoonRybicki, FeliksThis Is Our Garden Fair PWMl Our Little GardenSallee, Mary K.Route 66 ALFl The Land of LincolnSchubert, FranzWalzer, Ländler, und Ecossaisen, op. 18, D 145l Waltz in B Minor (no. 6)Schumann, RobertAlbumblätter, op. 124l Fantasietanz (Fantastic Dance) (no. 5)l Wiegenliedchen (Little Cradle Song) (no. 6)Sonata for the Young, op. 118, no. 1l 1st movementl 2nd movement: Theme and VariationsStone, Courtl Ottawa Valley Song CSTTakács, JenőFrom Far Away Places, op. 111 UNIl Song and Alborada (no. 14)Level 7Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il’yichAlbum for the Young, op. 39l Song of the Lark (no. 22)Telfer, Nancy, arr.She’s Like the Swallow FHMl The Morning DewThompson, Johnl Variations on Three Blind Mice WILTsitsaros, ChristosSongs Without Words HALl MirageVandall, Robert D.Celebrated Jazzy Solos, 4 ALFu Rock ZoneCelebrated Virtuosic Solos, 5 ALFl ExultationWuensch, GerhardTwelve Glimpses into 20th Century Idioms, op. 37 B&Hl Beatlessl Quick March in Minor SixthsTechnical RequirementsPlease see “Technical Requirements” on p. 11 and “Appendix A”on p. 102 for important information regarding this section of theexamination.Technical TestsSee table on p. 63.EtudesStudents must prepare two technically contrasting etudes from thefollowing list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:u one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Etudes 7 FHMBennett, William SterndaleThirty Preludes and Lessons, op. 33u Lesson in A Major (no. 7)Bertini, HenriÉtudes pour piano, op. 29u Etude in C Minor (no. 7)Caramia, Tonyu Mixed-up RagConcone, GiuseppeVingt-cinq études mélodiques, op. 24u Etude in G Minor (no. 15)u Etude in C Major (no. 22)LEVEL62


CONTENTSCzerny, CarlThe Young Pianist, op. 823u Etude in G Major (no. 63)Gurlitt, CorneliusAus meiner Notenmappe, op. 203u Lament (Klage) (no. 8)Hofmann, HeinrichSkizzen, op. 77u Scherzo (no. 7)Kabalevsky, DmitriThirty Children’s Pieces, op. 27 SCHu Etude (no. 3)Lemoine, HenryÉtudes enfantines, op. 37u Etude in G Minor (no. 31)Level 7LEVELNorton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections® for <strong>Piano</strong>, 7 FHMu Ringing ChangesSchytte, LudvigAdventure, op. 107u Jumping Competition (no. 10)Vingt-cinq études modernes, faciles et progressives, op. 68u Etude in D Minor (no. 9)Telfer, NancySpace Travel FHMu Halley’s CometWaxman, DonaldFifty Etudes for <strong>Piano</strong>, 2 GALu Etude of Alternating Double Notes (no. 19)*Students may substitute a popular selection for one of the etudes. Seep. 11 for details.Technical TestsScalesTwo-octaveFormula PatternKeys Played Tempo Note ValuesC, D, F, Ab , G b majorC, D, F, G # , F # minor (harmonicand melodic)D majorD minor (harmonic)HT2 octaves = 76HT2 octaves = 76HTChromatic Starting on D, Gb2 octaves = 76ChordsTonic Four-Note• broken onlyC, D, F, Ab , G b majorC, D, F, G # , F # minorHT2 octaves(root position and inversions)ending with I–IV–V–I progressionDominant 7th Chords• broken= 60C, D, F, Ab , G b major• solid/blocked HT= 802 octavesLeading-tone Diminished 7th Chords(root position and inversions)• brokenC, D, F, G # , F # = 60minor• solid/blocked = 80ArpeggiosTonicDominant 7thLeading-tone Diminished 7thC, D, F, Ab , G b majorC, D, F, G # , F # minorC, D, F, Ab , G b major HTC, D, F, G # , F # minorHT2 octaves(root position and inversions)2 octaves(root position only)= 60= 60= 6063


CONTENTSMusicianshipPlease see “Musicianship” on p. 11 and “Appendix B” on p. 106 forimportant information regarding this section of the examination.Ear TestsIntervalsStudents will be asked to identify any of the following intervals.The examiner will play each interval in melodic form (ascendingor descending) followed by harmonic form once.ORStudents may choose to sing or hum any of the following intervals(ascending or descending). The examiner will play the first noteonce.Intervals (ascending or descending)minor 2nd, major 2ndminor 3rd, major 3rdperfect 4thperfect 5thminor 6th, major 6thminor 7th, major 7thperfect octaveChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality of the followingchords after the examiner has played the chord in solid/blockedform, close position once.Chordsmajor, minor, and augmented triadsdominant 7th (major–minor 7th)diminished 7thPositionroot positionroot positionroot positionChord ProgressionsStudents will be asked to identify chord progressions in majoror minor keys as listed below, after the examiner has played theprogression twice. The progression will be played in keyboard style,and the bass line will ascend from the tonic.Level 7PlaybackStudents will be asked to play back a melody based on the completescale (from tonic to tonic or dominant to dominant). The examinerwill identify the key and time signature, play the tonic chord once,and play the melody three times.• Before the first playing, the examiner will count one measure.• After the second playing, the student will clap the rhythm orsing the melody.• After the third playing, the student will play the melody.Beginning Note Keys TimeSignaturestonic, mediant,dominant, uppertonicLEVELApproximateLengthD, F majorD, F minorup to ten notesSight ReadingAt this level, a single musical excerpt comparable to Level 4repertoire will be used to test both rhythm and playing.RhythmA specific passage will be clearly designated within the givenmusical excerpt. Students will be asked to:• Tap a steady beat with their hand or foot for one measure.• Continue tapping while speaking, tapping, or clapping thegiven rhythm.A steady pulse and metric accentuation are expected.PlayingAfter performing the rhythm, students will be asked to play theentire musical excerpt, hands together.Keys Time Signatures Approximate Lengthmajor and minorkeys, up to threesharps or flatseight to twelve measuresMajorI–IV–II–V–II–IV–VMinori–iv–ii–V–ii–iv–V64


CONTENTSLevel 8Level 8 is the culmination of the Intermediate stage of theCertificate program. Students perform repertoire from fourhistorical style periods, each with its own characteristic features.From this level onward, students encounter masterworks of thepianist’s core repertoire. Technical requirements now include fouroctavescales and arpeggios.Level 8 RequirementsMarksRepertoire 56one selection from List Aone selection from List Bone selection from List Cone selection from List D14 (1)16 (1)14 (1)12 (1)Technical Requirements 24Technical TestsEtudes: two etudes from the <strong>Syllabus</strong> listMusicianshipEar Tests– Intervals– Chords– Chord Progressions– PlaybackSight Reading– Rhythm– Playing12121022241037Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100Written Examination CorequisiteRefer to the current Theory <strong>Syllabus</strong>.The figures in parentheses in the repertoire section indicatethe marks that will be deducted for any selections that arenot memorized.RepertoirePlease see “Repertoire” on p. 9 for important information regardingthis section of the examination.Students must prepare four contrasting selections: one from eachof List A, List B, List C, and List D. Repertoire selections must bememorized. Memory marks will be deducted for any repertoireselections not performed by memory.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:l one selectionu one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire 8 FHMList ABaroque RepertoireArne, ThomasEight Sonatas or Lessons for the Harpsichordl Gigue, from Sonata No. 6Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuelu Solfeggio in C Minor, Wq 117/2, H 220Bach, Johann Christoph FriedrichMusikalische Nebenstundenl Allegro in G MajorBach, Johann Sebastianl Air, from French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813u Menuet and Trio in B Minor, from French SuiteNo. 3 in B Minor, BWV 814l Little Prelude in D Major, BWV 925 (inKlavierbüchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach BAR)l Little Prelude in F Major, BWV 928l Little Prelude in D Major, BWV 936u Little Prelude in E Major, BWV 937l Little Prelude in E Minor, BWV 938Two-part Inventionsl Invention No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 773l Invention No. 3 in D Major, BWV 774l Invention No. 5 in E flat Major, BWV 776l Invention No. 6 in E Major, BWV 777l Invention No. 7 in E Minor, BWV 778l Invention No. 9 in F Minor, BWV 780u Invention No. 10 in G Major, BWV 781l Invention No. 11 in G Minor, BWV 782l Invention No. 12 in A Major, BWV 783l Invention No. 13 in A Minor, BWV 784l Invention No. 14 in B flat Major, BWV 785l Invention No. 15 in B Minor, BWV 786Galuppi, Baldassareu Sonata in D Major, op. 1, no. 4Handel, George Fridericl Allemande, from Suite No. 4 in D Minor, HWV 437l Allemande, from Suite No. 5 in E Minor, HWV 438l Gigue, from Suite No. 7 in G Minor, HWV 432l Sonatina in D Minor, HWV 581Krebs, Johann Ludwigl Air, from Suite No. 2 in B Minoru Gigue in D Major, from Suite No. 1 in D MajorPescetti, Giovanni BattistaSonata in C Minor (in The Baroque Spirit, 1 ALF)l 3rd movementPurcell, Henryl Prelude, from Suite No. 5 in C Major, Z 66665


CONTENTSScarlatti, Domenicol Sonata in F Minor, K 185 (in Celebrate Scarlatti, 2FHM)l Sonata in C Major, K 398 (in Celebrate Scarlatti, 2FHM)l Sonata in E Major, K 531 (in Celebrate Scarlatti, 2FHM)Telemann, Georg Philippl Fantasia in D Minor, TWV 33:2l Fantasia in G Minor, TWV 33:8l Fuga prima in G Minor, TWV 30:21List BClassical RepertoireArnold, SamuelA Set of Progressive Lessons, op. 12, 2Sonata in D Major (no. 3)u 1st movementl 3rd movement: RondoBeethoven, Ludwig vanl Bagatelle in F Major, op. 33, no. 3u Six Variations on a Swiss Folk Song, WoO 64Sonata in G Minor, op. 49, no. 1l 1st movementl 2nd movementSonata in G Major, op. 49, no. 2l 1st movementl 2nd movementSonatina in E flat Major, WoO 47, no. 1l 1st movementCimarosa, Domenicol Sonata in B flat Major (no. 27 in Sonatas, 1 ZAN)l Sonata in A Major (no. 35 in Sonatas, 1 ZAN)Clementi, MuzioSonata in B flat Major, op. 4, no. 5 (op. 38, no. 2)l 1st movementSonatina in G Major, op. 36, no. 5l 1st movementDussek, Jan LadislavSechs Sonatinen, op. 19/20Sonatina in E flat Major (no. 6)u 1st movementl 3rd movementHaydn, Franz JosephSonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:4l 1st movementSonata in G Major, Hob. XVI:27l 3rd movement: FinaleSonata in G Major, Hob. XVI:39l 1st movementLevel 8Hummel, Johann NepomukSix pièces très faciles, op. 52u Rondo in C Major (no. 6)Kuhlau, FriedrichSonatina in G Major, op. 20, no. 2l 1st movementSonatina in F Major, op. 20, no. 3l 1st movementSonatina in C Major, op. 55, no. 6l 1st movementSonata in A Major, op. 59, no. 1u 1st movementl 2nd movementSonatina in A Major, op. 60, no. 2l 1st movementMozart, Wolfgang AmadeusSonata in C Major, K 545l 1st movementViennese Sonatinas (arr. from Five Divertimenti, K 439b)Viennese Sonatina in A Major (no. 2)l 4th movement: RondoList CRomantic RepertoireLEVELBrahms, JohannesWalzer, op. 39 (Brahms’ simplified version) (in CelebrateBrahms FHM)l Waltz No. 15Chopin, Frédéricu Mazurka in A Minor, op. 7, no. 2l Mazurka in G Minor, op. posth. 67, no. 2l Mazurka in A Minor, op. posth. 68, no. 2l Nocturne in G Minor, op. 15, no. 3l Polonaise in A flat Major, op. posth., B 5l Prelude in B Minor, op. 28, no. 6l Prelude in E Major, op. 28, no. 9l Waltz in A flat Major, op. 69, no. 1 (“L’adieu”)l Waltz in B Minor, op. 69, no. 2Field, Johnl Nocturne No. 5 in B flat Major, H 37Fuchs, RobertJugendklänge, op. 32u Lieb’ Schwesterlein (Dear Little Sister) (no. 14)Gade, NielsAlbumleavesl Capriccio (in More Romantic Pieces for <strong>Piano</strong>, 5 ABR)Aquarelles, op. 19 ABRl Intermezzo (no. 8)66


CONTENTSGlière, ReinholdHuit pièces faciles pour piano, op. 43l Prélude (no. 1)Vingt-quatre pièces caractéristiques pour la jeunesse, op. 34l Melody (no. 13)Grieg, Edvardl Humoreske in C Major, op. 6, no. 3 PETLyric Pieces, op. 71l Puck (no. 3)Poetic Tone Pictures, op. 3l Allegro, ma non troppo (no. 1)l Allegro cantabile (no. 2)l Andante con sentimento (no. 4)Hofmann, HeinrichStimmungsbilder, op. 88l Nocturne (no. 3)Kalinnikov, Vasilil Chanson tristeKarganov, GénariMiniatures, op. 10u Souvenir (no. 1)Liszt, FranzConsolations, S 172l Consolation No. 1Lyadov, Anatolil Prelude in B flat Minor, op. 31, no. 2MacDowell, EdwardNew England Idyls, op. 62l Indian Idyl (no. 6)u With Sweet Lavender (no. 4)Woodland Sketches, op. 51l At an Old Trysting-place (no. 3)Mendelssohn, Felixl Gondellied (Barcarole) in A Majorl Song without Words, op. 19, no. 2l Song without Words, op. 62, no. 4l Song without Words, op. 102, no. 2Sechs Kinderstücke, op. 72u Andante sostenuto (no. 2)Rebikov, Vladimirl Valse mélancolique, op. 3, no. 3 (op. 2, no. 3 in <strong>Piano</strong>Repertoire: Romantic & 20th century, 7 KJO)Schubert, FranzZwei Scherzi, D 593u Scherzo in B flat Major (no. 1)Level 8Schumann, RobertSonata for the Young, op. 118, no. 3l 3rd movement: ZigeunertanzAlbum für die Jugend, op. 68l Knecht Ruprecht (no. 12)u Reiterstück (The Horseman) (no. 23)l Erinnerung (no. 28)l Fremder Mann (no. 29)Kinderszenen, op. 15l Wichtige Begebenheit (no. 6)Smetana, BedřichSechs Albumblätter, op. 2 BARl Song (no. 2)Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il’yichThe Seasons, op. 37bl March (Song of the Lark)List DPost-Romantic, 20th-, and 21st-centuryRepertoireAlbéniz, IsaacEspaña, op. 165l Prelude (no. 1)l Tango (no. 2)Alexander, DennisEspecially in Jazzy Style, 3 ALFl In My Own SpaceEspecially in Romantic Style, 3 ALFl SerenityArcher, VioletFour Bagatelles WATl Forceful (no. 1)Six Preludes WATl Prelude No. 5Austin, GlendaJazz Suite No. 2 WILu 3rd movementBartók, BélaFor Children, 1 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Allegro moderato (no. 39)u Swineherd’s Dance (no. 40)For Children, 2 (rev. ed.) B&Hl Revelry (no. 22)l Canon (no. 29)Ten Easy Pieces EMBl Evening at the VillageBenjamin, ArthurFantasies, 2 B&Hl Silent and Soft and Slow Descends the SnowLEVEL67


CONTENTSBernstein, SeymourBirds, 2 MANl The Nightingale (no. 7)Bonsor, BrianJazzy <strong>Piano</strong>, 2 UNIl DreamyBrown, StephenGiant Things SWA; CMCl Ukrainian Easter EggBurge, JohnParking an Octatonic Truck RLPl Cluster BluesCasella, AlfredoEleven Children’s Pieces, op. 35 MASl Bolero (no. 4)Chatman, StephenAmusements, 3 FHMu SneakyPreludes, 4 ECSl TaraCopland, Aaronu In Evening Air B&HCostley, Kevinl Fantasia Appassionata (in In Recital for the AdvancingPianist: Original Solos, 1 FJH)Coulthard, JeanEarly Pieces for <strong>Piano</strong> ALKl The Rider on the Plain (no. 10)Debussy, Claudeu Page d’albumChildren’s Cornerl Jimbo’s Lullaby (no. 2)l The Little Shepherd (no. 5)Ding, ShandeSuite for Children (in Chinese <strong>Piano</strong> Music for ChildrenOTT)l Catching Butterflies (no. 3)Duncan, Martha Hilll The War Memorial RLPEvans, LeeFiesta! FJHl Son cubanoFaith, Richardl Souvenir (in 12 x 11: <strong>Piano</strong> Music in 20th CenturyAmerica ALF)Gardiner, MaryShort Circuits STU; CMCl Currentsl LuminescenceLevel 868Goolkasian Rahbee, DianneFive Toccatinas (in Modern Minatures, 2 FJH)l Toccatina No. 3Granados, EnriqueCuentos de la juventud, op. 1u La mendiga (The Beggar Woman) (no. 2)Grovlez, GabrielL’almanach aux images S&Bl Berceuse de la poupéel Petites litanies de JésusIbert, JacquesHistoires pour piano LEDl A Giddy Girl (no. 4) ALFIkeda, NaokoCelestial Dreams WILu Shooting Stars in SummerJaque, Rhenél Caprice CMCl Toccata sur touches blanches CVI; CMCKabalevsky, DmitriEasy Variations for <strong>Piano</strong>, op. 51 SCHl Seven Good-humoured Variations on a UkrainianFolk Song (no. 4)In the Pioneer Camp, op. 3/86 SCHl Morning Exercises (no. 2)Twenty-four Preludes, op. 38 SCHl Prelude No. 8Kenins, Talivaldisl Bagatelle (in Legacy Collection, 4 FHM)Kodály, ZoltánChildren’s Dances (Gyermektáncok) B&Hl Vivace (no. 3) and Moderato cantabile (no. 4)Komanetsky, AndreyMusical Treasures, 2 FJHl ToccataKuzmenko, Larysal Mysterious Summer’s Night PLALouie, AlexinaStar Light, Star Bright FHMl Blue Sky Il O Moonu Rings of Saturnl Star GazingMcLean, EdwinJazz Nocturnes, 1 FJHl Shadows in the RainNightworks FJHl Moonlight TonightMier, MarthaJazz, Rags, and Blues, 5 ALFl Blue InterludeLEVEL


CONTENTSMilhaud, DariusL’enfant aime (A Child Loves), op. 289 UNIl La vie (Life) (no. 5)Nakada, YoshinaoJapanese Festival (in <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces for Children OGT)l Etude allegroNorton, ChristopherChristopher Norton Connections® for <strong>Piano</strong>, 8 FHMl Celtic Lamentl Cuban Romancel Hot Dayl Jane’s SongRock Preludes B&Hl Wildcat (no. 1)l Blue Sneakers (no. 6)Olson, Kevinu Seven of Hearts FJHPeterson, Oscarl The Gentle Waltz (in Oscar Peterson Originals HAL)Jazz Exercises, Minuets, Etudes and Pieces for <strong>Piano</strong> HALu Jazz Exercise No. 2 (p. 50)l Jazz Exercise No. 3 (p. 52)Piazzolla, AstorSerie del ángel MEDl Milonga del ángelPine, KatyaImages PINl The GoodbyePinto, OctavioScenas infantis SCHl Marcha, soldadinho! (March, Little Soldier!)l Roda-roda! (Ring around the Rosy)Ravel, Mauricel Prélude DURRichert, TeresaSeasons RLPl The Ice Dancers (no. 8)Rollin, CatherineCatherine Rollin’s Favorite Solos, 3 ALFl Big City BluesRoth Roubos, Valeriel Barcarolle (in In Recital for the Advancing Pianist:Original Solos, 2 FJH)Satie, Ericl Gnossienne No. 3Trois gymnopédiesl any oneLevel 8Scriabin, AlexanderTwenty-Four Preludes, op. 11l Prelude No. 22Sifford, Jasonl Incognito (in In Recital for the Advancing Pianist:Original Solos, 2 FJH)Southam, AnnThree in Blue: Jazz Preludes BERu Three in Blue No. 1l Three in Blue No. 2l Three in Blue No. 3Springer, MikeNot Just Another Jazz Book, 2 ALFu Far Away FriendStarer, RobertSketches in Color, 1 HALl Pink (no. 6) and Crimson (no. 7)Thurgood, Georgel Fissure THUTorjussen, Trygvel To the Rising Sun, op. 4, no. 1 ALFTsitsaros, ChristosSongs Without Words HALl MirageTurina, JoaquínMiniaturas, op. 52 OTTl La aldea duerme (no. 3)u Fiesta (no. 7)Vandall, Robert D.Robert D. Vandall’s Favorite Solos, 3 ALFl Flying FingersWuensch, Gerhardl Scherzo (in Horizons, 2 WAT)Twelve Glimpses into 20th Century Idioms, op. 37 B&Hl Oliver’s TwistTechnical RequirementsPlease see “Technical Requirements” on p. 11 and “Appendix A”on p. 102 for important information regarding this section of theexamination.Technical TestsSee table on p. 70.LEVEL69


CONTENTSLevel 8LEVELTechnical Tests Keys Played Tempo Note ValuesScalesFour-octaveFormula PatternC, D, E, Bb , E b , G b majorC, D, E, Bb , E b , F # minor(harmonic and melodic)Eb majorEb minor (harmonic)HT4 octaves = 88HT4 octaves = 88HTChromatic Starting on Eb , E2 octaves = 88ChordsTonic Four-note• broken onlyC, D, E, Bb , E b , G b majorC, D, E, Bb , E b , F # minorHT2 octaves(root position and inversions)ending with I–IV–V 6–54–3–I progressionDominant 7th Chords• broken= 80C, D, E, Bb , E b , G b majorHT• solid/blocked2 octaves= 100Leading-tone Diminished 7th Chords(root position and inversions)• broken= 80C, D, E, Bb , E b , F # minor• solid/blocked = 100ArpeggiosTonicC, D, E, Bb , E b , G b majorC, D, E, Bb , E b , F # minorDominant 7th C, D, E, Bb , E b , G b major HTLeading-tone Diminished 7thC, D, E, Bb , E b , F # minorHT4 octaves(root position and inversions)4 octaves(root position only)= 80= 69= 69EtudesStudents must prepare two technically contrasting etudes from thefollowing list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:u one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Etudes 8 FHMBurgmüller, Johann FriedrichDix-huit études de genre, op. 109u The Storm (Orage) (no. 13)Grieg, EdvardLyric Pieces, op. 43u Little Bird (no. 4)Heller, StephenVingt-cinq études faciles, op. 45u Etude in D Minor (no. 15)Hofmann, HeinrichStimmungsbilder, op. 88u In the Evening (Am Abend) (no. 2)Kabalevsky, DmitriThirty Children’s Pieces, op. 27 SCHu Etude (no. 24)Karganov, GénariFür die Jugend, op. 21u Dance of the Elves (Elfentanz) (no. 3)Maykapar, SamuelBagatelles, op. 28u At the Skating Rink (no. 23)Rowley, AlecThirty Melodic and Rhythmic Studies, op. 42 PETu Lied (no. 13)u Agitato (no. 18)Schoenmehl, Mike<strong>Piano</strong> Studies in Pop OTTu Disco-Visit70


CONTENTSSchütt, EduardMiniatures, op. 30u Confession (Aveu) (no. 2)Swinstead, FelixSix Studies for the Development of the Left Hand B&Hu Study in D Major (no. 6)→ play with LH onlyTarenghi, MarioPiccole scene d’infanzia, op. 70 RICu Dance of the Marionettes (Baile de una marioneta)*Students may substitute a popular selection for one of the etudes.See p. 11 for details.Level 8Chord ProgressionsStudents will be asked to identify each chord in a four-chordprogression in a major or minor key as listed below, after theexaminer has played the progression twice. In the second playing,the examiner will pause on each chord for the student to identifyit. The progression will be played in keyboard style.MajorI–IV–V–II–IV–V–viI–vi–IV–VI–vi–IV–IMinori–iv–V–ii–iv–V–VIi–VI–iv–Vi–VI–iv–iLEVELMusicianshipPlease see “Musicianship” on p. 11 and “Appendix B” on p. 106 forimportant information regarding this section of the examination.Ear TestsIntervalsStudents will be asked to identify any of the following intervals.The examiner will play each interval in melodic form (ascendingor descending) followed by harmonic form once.ORStudents may choose to sing or hum any of the following intervals(ascending or descending). The examiner will play the first noteonce.Intervals (ascending or descending)minor 2nd, major 2ndminor 3rd, major 3rdperfect 4thaugmented 4th/diminished 5thperfect 5thminor 6th, major 6thminor 7th, major 7thperfect octaveChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality of the followingchords after the examiner has played the chord in solid/blockedform, close position once.Chordsmajor, minor, and augmented triadsdominant 7th (major–minor 7th)diminished 7thPositionroot positionroot positionroot positionPlaybackStudents will be asked to play back a melody based on the completescale (from tonic to tonic or dominant to dominant). The examinerwill identify the key and time signature, play the tonic chord once,and play the melody three times.• Before the first playing, the examiner will count one measure.• After the second playing, the student will clap the rhythm orsing the melody.• After the third playing, the student will play the melody.BeginningNotetonic, mediant,dominant,upper tonicKeysTimeSignaturesBb , E b major,C, E minor (may includean upbeat)ApproximateLengthup to elevennotesSight ReadingAt this level, a single musical excerpt comparable to Level 5repertoire will be used to test both rhythm and playing.RhythmA specific passage will be clearly designated within the givenmusical excerpt. Students will be asked to:• Tap a steady beat with their hand or foot for one measure.• Continue tapping while speaking, tapping, or clapping thegiven rhythm.A steady pulse and metric accentuation are expected.PlayingAfter performing the rhythm, students will be asked to play theentire musical excerpt, hands together.Keys Time Signatures Approximate Lengthmajor and minor keys,up to four sharps orflatseight to twelve measures71


CONTENTSLevel 9At Level 9, Baroque contrapuntal works, larger-scale Classicalsonata movements, and etudes and character pieces from theRomantic and contemporary periods all serve as effective vehiclesfor pianistic development. Technical requirements in a wide rangeof keys reflect the increasing demands of the repertoire.Level 9 RequirementsMarksRepertoire 56one selection from List Aone selection from List Bone selection from List Cone selection from List D14 (1)16 (1)14 (1)12 (1)Technical Requirements 24Technical TestsEtudes: two etudes from the <strong>Syllabus</strong> listMusicianshipEar Tests– Intervals– Chords– Chord Progressions– PlaybackSight Reading– Rhythm– Playing12121022241037Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100Written Examination CorequisitesRefer to the current Theory <strong>Syllabus</strong>.The figures in parentheses in the repertoire section indicatethe marks that will be deducted for any selections that arenot memorized.RepertoirePlease see “Repertoire” on p. 9 for important information regardingthis section of the examination.Students must prepare four contrasting selections: one from eachof List A, List B, List C, and List D. Repertoire selections must bememorized. Memory marks will be deducted for any repertoireselections not performed by memory. The program selected shouldnot exceed 15 minutes in length.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:l one selectionu one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire 9 FHMList ABaroque RepertoireBach, Johann Sebastianl Fugue in C Major, BWV 952l Fugue in C Major, BWV 953 (in Klavierbüchlein fürWilhelm Friedemann Bach BAR)Capriccio sopra la lontananza del fratello dilettissimo,BWV 992l 1st movementThe Well-Tempered Clavier, 1u Prelude and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 847Sinfonias (Three-part Inventions)l Sinfonia No. 1 in C Major, BWV 787l Sinfonia No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 788l Sinfonia No. 3 in D Major, BWV 789u Sinfonia No. 4 in D Minor, BWV 790l Sinfonia No. 5 in E flat Major, BWV 791l Sinfonia No. 6 in E Major, BWV 792l Sinfonia No. 7 in E Minor, BWV 793l Sinfonia No. 8 in F Major, BWV 794l Sinfonia No. 9 in F Minor, BWV 795u Sinfonia No. 10 in G Major, BWV 796l Sinfonia No. 11 in G Minor, BWV 797l Sinfonia No. 12 in A Major, BWV 798l Sinfonia No. 13 in A Minor, BWV 799l Sinfonia No. 14 in B flat Major, BWV 800l Sinfonia No. 15 in B Minor, BWV 801Daquin, Louis-ClaudePremier livre de pièces de clavecin, 3e suitel Le coucou (Rondeau)Handel, George FridericSuite No. 1 in B flat Major, HWV 434l Air with VariationsSuite No. 4 in E Minor, HWV 429u Allemandel Courantel Sarabandel GigueKrebs, Johann LudwigSuite No. 3 in E flat Major CARl GiguePlatti, Giovanni BenedettoSonata in C Minor, op. 4, no. 2l 3rd movementRameau, Jean-PhilippeNouvelles suites de pièces de clavecinu L’Egyptienne72


CONTENTSLevel 9LEVELScarlatti, Domenicol Sonata in D Minor, K 9l Sonata in E Major, K 20l Sonata in C Major, K 159l Sonata in E Major, K 162u Sonata in A Major, K 209l Sonata in E Minor, K 263u Sonata in E Major, K 380l Sonata in G Minor, K 426l Sonata in D Major, K 430l Sonata in F Minor, K 481l Sonata in E Major, K 531Soler, Antoniol Sonata in D Minor, R 360 HENList BClassical RepertoireBach, Carl Philipp EmanuelSonata in B Minor, Wq 62/22, H 132u 1st movementl 2nd and 3rd movementsClavier-Sonatenbebst einegen RondosSonata in F Minor, Wq 57/6, H 173l 1st movementSei sonate per cembalo (Prussian Sonatas)Sonata in C Minor, Wq 48/4, H 27l 3rd movementBach, Johann ChristianSonata in D Major, op. 5, no. 2l 1st movementSonata in D Major, op. 17, no. 4l 1st movementBeethoven, Ludwig vanl Bagatelle in E flat Major, op. 33, no. 1l Neun Variationen über das Thema “Quant’ è piùbello,” WoO 69u Six Easy Variations on an Original theme, WoO 77l Six Variations on “Nel cor più non mi sento” (LaMolinara Paisiello), WoO 70Sonata in C Major, WoO 51u 1st movementSonata in G Major, op. 79l 1st movementl 2nd and 3rd movementsHaydn, Franz JosephSonata in B flat Major, Hob. XVI:2l 1st movementSonata in A Major, Hob. XVI:5l 1st movementSonata in A Major, Hob. XVI:12u 1st movementu 2nd and 3rd movements73Haydn, Franz Joseph (continued)Sonata in F Major, Hob. XVI:23l 1st movementl 2nd movementl 3rd movementSonata in E Minor, Hob. XVI:34l 1st movementl 2nd movementl 3rd movementSonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:37l 1st movementl 2nd and 3rd movementsMozart, Wolfgang Amadeusl Fantasia in D Minor, K 397 (385g)Sonata in G Major, K 283 (189h)u 1st movementu 2nd movementu 3rd movementSonata in C Major, K 330 (300h)l 1st movementl 2nd movementSonata in B flat Major, K 570l 1st movementList CRomantic RepertoireBrahms, Johannesl Intermezzo in B flat Major, op. 76, no. 4l Intermezzo in A Minor, op. 76, no. 7Chopin, Frédéricl Mazurka in F sharp Minor, op. 6, no. 1l Mazurka in A Minor, op. posth. 67, no. 4l Mazurka in C Major, op. posth. 68, no. 1l Nocturne in E flat Major, op. 9, no. 2l Nocturne in B Major, op. 32, no. 1u Nocturne in G Minor, op. 37, no. 1l Nocturne in F Minor, op. 55, no. 1l Nocturne in C sharp Minor, op. posth., B 49l Prelude in F sharp Major, op. 28, no. 13l Prelude in D flat Major, op. 28, no. 15l Waltz in D flat Major, op. 64, no. 1 (“Minute”)l Waltz in C sharp Minor, op. 64, no. 2u Waltz in A flat Major, op. 64, no. 3l Waltz in G flat Major, op. posth. 70, no. 1l Waltz in F Minor, op. posth. 70, no. 2l Waltz in D flat Major, op. posth. 70, no. 3Glinka, Mikhailu Variations on a Russian Folk Song (Among theGentle Valleys)Grieg, EdvardLyric Pieces, op. 43u Butterfly (no. 1)l Erotik (no. 5)l To Spring (no. 6)Lyric Pieces, op. 54l Notturno (no. 4)


CONTENTSLiszt, Franzl En rêve, S 207Consolations, S 172l Consolation No. 2l Consolation No. 4MacDowell, EdwardSix Poems after Heine, op. 31u Scotch Poem (no. 2)Woodland Sketches, op. 51l Will o’ the Wisp (no. 2)l By a Meadow Brook (no. 9)Mendelssohn, Felixl Song without Words, op. 19, no. 1u Song without Words, op. 30, no. 1l Song without Words, op. 38, no. 1l Song without Words, op. 38, no. 2l Song without Words, op. 38, no. 6 (Duetto)l Song without Words, op. 53, no. 2l Song without Words, op. 62, no. 1l Song without Words, op. 85, no. 1l Song without Words, op. 102, no. 4Moszkowski, MoritzFour <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces, op. 10l Mazurka (no. 3)Pieczonka, AlbertDanses de salonl Tarantella in A Minor (no. 1)Reger, MaxBlätter und Blüten, op. 58l Humoreske (no. 2)Schubert, FranzMoments musicaux, op. 94, D 780u Moment musical (no. 3)l Allegretto in A flat Major (no. 6)Vier Impromptus für Klavier, op. 142, D 935l Impromptu in A flat Major (no. 2)Schumann, Robertl Romance in F sharp Major, op. 28, no. 2Albumblätter, op. 124l Schlummerlied (no. 16)Fantasiestücke, op. 12l Grillen (no. 4)Sonata for the Young, op. 118, no. 3l 2nd movementWaldszenen: neun Klavierstücke, op. 82l Herberge (no. 6)Smetana, Bedřichu Toccatina in B flat MajorTchaikovsky, Pyotr Il’yichThe Seasons, op. 37bl April (Snowdrop) (no. 4)l May (May Night) (no. 5)l June (Barcarolle) (no. 6)u October (Autumn Song) (no. 10)Level 974List DPost-Romantic, 20th-, and 21st-centuryRepertoireAlexander, DennisDennis Alexander’s Favorite Solos, 3 ALFu Reverie in F Minorl Toccata SpiritoArcher, VioletFour Bagatelles WATl Capricious (no. 2)l Introspective (no. 3)l Festive (no. 4)Arlen, Haroldu Over the Rainbow (arr. George Shearing) ALFArteaga, Edwardl Intermezzo CMCBartók, BélaTen Easy Pieces EMBl Bear DanceBeach, Amyl Scottish Legend, op. 54, no. 1 (in Music for <strong>Piano</strong>, 1HIL)Improvisations, op. 148 (in Music for <strong>Piano</strong>, 2 HIL)l Improvisation No. 2Bernstein, LeonardSeven Anniversaries (in The Boosey & Hawkes <strong>Piano</strong>Anthology B&H)l For Aaron Copland (no. 1) and For My Sister, Shirley(no. 2)Bolcom, WilliamThe Garden of Eden (in Complete Rags for <strong>Piano</strong> EBM)l The Eternal Feminine (no. 2)Brown, TimothyIn Style!, 3 FJHl El AlbaicínCopland, AaronFour <strong>Piano</strong> Blues B&Hl one of nos. 1–3Coulthard, Jeanl White Caps BERTwelve Preludes for <strong>Piano</strong> BERl Prelude No. 1Debussy, Claudel Mazurkal RêverieChildren’s Corneru Golliwogg’s Cake-Walk (no. 6)Préludes, 1l La fille aux cheveux de lin (no. 8)Préludes, 2l Canope (no. 10)LEVEL


CONTENTSDello Joio, NormanSuite for <strong>Piano</strong> SCHl 1st and 2nd movementsDolin, Samuell Prelude for John Weinzweig CMCDuncan, Martha Hilll Kingston Mills Locks RLPIsla Vista Suite RLPu Monarchsl Santa Ana WindsFauré, Gabriell Romance sans paroles, op. 17, no. 3Huit pièces brèves, op. 84 LEDl Improvisation (no. 5)Fleming, Robertl Toccatina WATGardiner, Maryl Footloose ALKTwo for D CMCl no. 1 or no. 2Gershwin, Georgel Prelude (Melody No. 17) ALFGillock, WilliamAccent on Gillock, 7 WILu Deserted PlantationGinastera, AlbertoTwelve American Preludes FISl Danza criolla (no. 3)Gonzales, ChillySolo <strong>Piano</strong> EBRu CarnivalseGoolkasian Rahbee, DianneThree Preludes, op. 5 FJHl Prelude No. 3Granados, EnriqueDanzas españolasl Andaluza (Playera) (no. 5) ALF; SALGrechaninov, AlexandrSonatina in F Major, op. 110, no. 2l 1st movementGriffes, Charles T.Three Tone Pictures, op. 5 SCHl The Lake at Evening (no. 1)Grovlez, GabrielL’almanach aux images S&Bl Les ânesl Chanson de l’escarpolettel La sarabandeA Child’s Garden CHSl Chanson (no. 5)l Pepita (no. 6)Level 975Henderson, Ruth Watsonu Ocean VistaHovhaness, Alanl Mystic Flute PETIbert, JacquesHistoires pour piano LEDl Le petit âne blanc (no. 2)l La cage de cristal (no. 8)Ireland, Johnl The Darkened Valley S&BKabalevsky, Dmitril Variations in D Major, op. 40, no. 1 SCHChildren’s Dreams, op. 88 SCHl Dreams (no. 1)Easy Variations for <strong>Piano</strong>, op. 51 SCHl Six Variations on a Ukrainian Folk Song (no. 5)Sonatina in C Major, op. 13, no. 1 B&H; SCHl 1st movementTwenty-four Preludes, op. 38 SCHl Prelude No. 1 and Prelude No. 2l Prelude No. 12Kenins, TalivaldisDiversities CMCl two of nos. 5, 9, 12Khachaturian, AramSonatina SCH; SIKl 1st movementl 3rd movementKonescni, Sarahl Buenos dias! (Welcome to Spain!) SKPLouie, AlexinaMusic for <strong>Piano</strong> ALFu Changesl Distant Memoriesl The Enchanted Bellsl Once Upon a TimeStar Light, Star Bright FHMl Moonlight ToccataManzano, MiguelSpanish Preludes B&Hu Decadent Sentimental SongMartinů, BohuslavLoutky (Puppets), 1 BARl The New Puppet (no. 2)McIntyre, David L.l Better Days RSMl Stealing a March RSMMier, MarthaRomantic Impressions, 4 ALFl Silhouette MoonLEVEL


CONTENTSMilne, ElissaPepperbox Jazz, 2 FABl BittersweetMorawetz, Oskarl Scherzino CMCMorel, Françoisl Ronde enfantine BERMuczynski, RobertSix Preludes, op. 6 (in Muczynski: Collected <strong>Piano</strong> PiecesSCH)l Prelude No. 2 and Prelude No. 3Palmgren, Seliml May Night, op. 27, no. 4 ALF; SCHPépin, ClermontThree Short Pieces for the <strong>Piano</strong> CMCl Le nezPeterson, OscarCanadiana Suite HALl Laurentide Waltz (no. 2)Piazzolla, Astoru El viaje B&HPinto, OctavioScenas infantis SCHl Corre, corre! (Run, Run!)u Salta, salta (Hobby-horse)Poulenc, Francisl Valse (in Album des six ESC; MAS)Prokofiev, SergeiFour Pieces, op. 32l Gavotte (no. 3)Tales of the Old Grandmother, op. 31l Sostenuto (no. 4)Ravel, MauriceLe tombeau de Couperin DURl MenuetSchafer, R. Murrayl Polytonality ARC; CMCSchmidt, Heatherl Serenity ENPSchwantner, Josephl Veiled Autumn (Kindertoteslied) (in Changing FacesOTT)Scriabin, AlexanderTwenty-four Preludes, op. 11l two of nos. 9, 10, 13Shchedrin, Rodionl HumoreskeLevel 9LEVELShostakovich, DmitriTwenty-four Preludes, op. 34l Prelude No. 24Sibelius, JeanTen Pieces, op. 24 B&Hl Romance (no. 9)Starer, RobertFive Preludes (in Robert Starer: Album for <strong>Piano</strong> HAL)l Prelude No. 2 and Prelude No. 3Stevens, Halseyl Notturno (in 12 x 11: <strong>Piano</strong> Music in 20th CenturyAmerica ALF)Strauss, RichardFünf Stimmungsbilder, op. 9 UNIl Träumerei (no. 4)Szymanowski, KarolNine Preludes, op. 1 UNIl Prelude No. 1Takács, Jenől Kleine Sonate, op. 51 DOBWenn der Frosch auf Reisen geht DOBl Paprika Jancsi (Merry Andrew)Tcherepnin, AlexanderBagatelles, op. 5 ALF; HEU; SCHl no. 1 and no. 4l no. 3 and no. 5l no. 8l no. 10Thurgood, Georgel Saturday Night THUTsitsaros, ChristosLyric Ballads HALl Sea BreezesTurina, JoaquínCinco danzas gitanas I, op. 55 SALl Sacro-Monte (no. 5)El circo (The Circus) OTTl Trapeze Artists (no. 6)Cuentos d’España, op. 20l In the Garden of Murcia (no. 4) SALMiniaturas, op. 52 SCH; OTTl two of:– Caminando (no. 1)– Se acercan soldados (no. 2)– Amanecer (no. 4)– El mercando (no. 5)– Duo sentimental (no. 6)– La vuelta (no. 8)Niñeras (Petite suite), op. 21l Procession of the Tin Soldiers (no. 3) SAL76


CONTENTSVilla-Lobos, HeitorProle do bebê, 1 ALFu O Polichinelo (Punch) (no. 7)Weiner, LeóThree Hungarian Rural Dances EMBl Fox Dance (no. 1)Level 9Wuensch, GerhardMini-Suite No. 1 B&Hl Preludel TarantellaMini-Suite No. 2 B&Hl PreludeTechnical RequirementsLEVELPlease see “Technical Requirements” on p. 11 and “Appendix A”on p. 102 for important information regarding this section of theexamination.Technical Tests Keys Played Tempo Note ValuesScalesFour-octaveFormula PatternChromaticC, Db , D, E b , E, F majorC, C # , D, Eb , E, F minor(harmonic and melodic)F, Db majorF, C # minor (harmonic)starting on any note from C–FHT4 octaves = 104HT4 octaves = 104HT4 octaves = 104In Octaves• solid/blocked staccato F, Db majororF, C # HT= 60minor (harmonic and melodic) 2 octaves• broken legato* = 72ChordsTonic Four-note• brokenHT= 104C, Db , D, E b 2 octaves• solid/blocked, E, F majorC, C # (root position and inversions)or = 80, D, Eb , E, F minorending with• broken alternate-noteI–VI–IV–V 64–V 8–7 –I progressionpattern** = 80Dominant 7th• broken C, Db , D, E b , E, F majorHT2 octaves= 104• solid/blocked (root position and inversions) = 104Leading-tone Diminished 7thC, C # , D, Eb , E, F minor HT• broken2 octaves= 104• solid/broken (root position and inversions) = 104ArpeggiosTonicDominant 7thLeading-tone Diminished 7thC, Db , D, E b , E, F majorC, C # , D, Eb , E, F minor HTC, Db , D, E b , E, F majorC, C # , D, Eb , E, F minor4 octaves(root position and inversions)* Broken legato octaves may be substituted for solid/blocked octaves for candidates with small hands.** Broken alternate-note pattern may be substituted for solid/blocked chords for candidates with small hands.= 8477


CONTENTSEtudesStudents must prepare two technically contrasting etudes from thefollowing list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:u one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Etudes 9 FHMBerens, HermannNeueste Schule der Geläufigkeit, op. 61u Etude in A Minor (no. 13)Bertini, HenriTwenty-four Etudes, op. 32u Etude in C Minor (no. 34)Fauré, GabrielHuit pièces brèves, op. 84u ImprovisationGade, NielsAquarelles, op. 19u Barcarole (no. 5)Gounod, Charlesu May Morning (Matinée de mai)Gurlitt, CorneliusBlüthen und Knospen, op. 107u Etude in G Major (no. 7)Heller, StephenVingt-cinq études faciles, op. 45u Etude in D Major (no. 3)Hofmann, HeinrichNachklänge, op. 37, 2u To the Lute (Zur Laute) (no. 1)Ibert, JacquesPetite suite en quinze images FOEu The Sleigh Ride (La promenade en traîneau) (no. 7)Kabalevsky, DmitriChildren’s Dreams, op. 88 SCHu Who’ll Win the Argument? (no. 2)Maykapar, SamuelPieces for Children, op. 33u Raging Torrent (no. 18)Moszkowski, MoritzPièces mignonnes, op. 77u Restless (Inquiétude) (no. 4)Schytte, LudwigVingt-cinq études modernes, faciles et progressives, op. 68u Etude in F Minor (no. 11)*Students may substitute a popular selection for one of the etudes. Seep. 11 for details.Level 9MusicianshipPlease see “Musicianship” on p. 11 and “Appendix B” on p. 106 forimportant information regarding this section of the examination.Ear TestsIntervalsStudents will be asked to identify any of the following intervals.The examiner will play each interval in melodic form (ascendingor descending) followed by harmonic form once.ORStudents may choose to sing or hum any of the following intervals(ascending or descending). The examiner will play the first noteonce.Intervals (ascending or descending)minor 2nd, major 2ndminor 3rd, major 3rdperfect 4thaugmented 4th/diminished 5thperfect 5thminor 6th, major 6thminor 7th, major 7thperfect octaveChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality of the followingchords after the examiner has played the chord in solid/blockedform, close position once.Chordsmajor and minor four-note chordsaugmented triaddominant 7th (major–minor 7th)diminished 7thLEVELPositionroot position, 1st inversionroot positionroot positionroot positionChord ProgressionsStudents will be asked to identify each chord in a four-chordprogression in a major or minor key after the examiner has playedthe progression twice. In the second playing, the examiner willpause on each chord for the student to identify it. The progressionwill be played in keyboard style, beginning on the tonic chord, andmay include any of the following chords.MajorMinorI, IV, V, vi (root position only) i, iv, V, VI (root position only)78


CONTENTSPlaybackStudents will be asked to play back the upper part of a two-partphrase. The examiner will identify the key and time signature, playthe tonic chord once, and play the phrase three times.• Before the first playing, the examiner will count one measure.• After the second playing, the student will clap the rhythm orsing the upper part of the phrase.• After the third playing, the student will play the upper part ofthe phrase.Level 9LEVELBeginning Note Keys TimeSignaturestonic, mediant,dominant, uppertonicany major orminor key, upto four sharpsor flatsApproximateLengthup to nine notesSight ReadingAt this level, a single musical excerpt comparable to Level 6repertoire will be used to test both rhythm and playing.RhythmA specific passage will be clearly designated within the givenmusical excerpt. Students will be asked to:• Tap a steady beat with their hand or foot for one measure.• Continue tapping while speaking, tapping, or clapping ortapping the given rhythm.A steady pulse and metric accentuation are expected.PlayingAfter performing the rhythm, students will be asked to play theentire musical excerpt, hands together.Keysmajor and minor keys, upto five sharps or flatsTimeSignaturesanyApproximateLengthup to sixteen measures79


CONTENTSLevel 10Level 10 provides a stimulating combination of challenges throughmore demanding and varied repertoire selections and enhancedtechnical requirements. Three- and four-part contrapuntaltextures, contrasting movements of Classical sonatas, and morecomplex Romantic and contemporary repertoire and etudeselections provide the inspiration for students’ developing artistry.The examination’s comprehensive testing prepares students for thechallenges of the diploma-level concert presentation.Level 10 RequirementsMarksRepertoire 56 (39)one selection from List Aone selection from List Bone selection from List Cone selection from List Done selection from List E12 (1)14 (1)10 (1)10 (1)10 (1)Technical Requirements 24 (17)Technical TestsEtudes: two etudes from the <strong>Syllabus</strong> listMusicianshipEar Tests– Intervals– Chords– Chord Progressions– PlaybackSight Reading– Rhythm– Playing121210 (7)222410 (7)37Total possible marks (pass = 60) 100Written Examination CorequisitesRefer to the current Theory <strong>Syllabus</strong>.The figures in parentheses in the repertoire section indicatethe marks that will be deducted for any selections that arenot memorized.Level 10 students who wish to pursue an Associate Diploma(ARCT) in <strong>Piano</strong> Performance or <strong>Piano</strong> Pedagogy must achieveeither an overall mark of 75 or a minimum of 70 percent in eachsection of the Level 10 examination. Figures in bold parenthesesindicate the minimum number of marks required to receive 70percent.Please see “Classification of Marks” on p. 98 and “SupplementalExaminations” on p. 98 for important details regarding Level10 standing for an Associate Diploma (ARCT) examinationapplication.For information on taking the Level 10 <strong>Piano</strong> examination in twoseparate segments, see “Split Level 10 Practical Examinations” onp. 98.*Please visit rcmusic.ca for further information regarding prerequisitesand corequisites.80RepertoirePlease see “Repertoire” on p. 9 for important information regardingthis section of the examination.Students must prepare five contrasting selections: one from each ofList A, List B, List C, List D, and List E. Repertoire selections mustbe memorized. Memory marks will be deducted for any repertoireselections not performed by memory. The program selected shouldnot exceed 30 minutes in length.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:l one selectionu one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire 10 FHMList AWorks by J.S. BachBach, Johann SebastianCapriccio sopra la lontananza del fratello dilettissimo,BWV 992l 4th, 5th, and 6th movementsThe Well-Tempered Clavier, 1l Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 846l Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 850u Prelude and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 851l Prelude and Fugue in E Major, BWV 854l Prelude and Fugue in E Minor, BWV 855l Prelude and Fugue in F Major, BWV 856l Prelude and Fugue in F sharp Major, BWV 858l Prelude and Fugue in F sharp Minor, BWV 859l Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, BWV 861l Prelude and Fugue in A flat Major, BWV 862l Prelude and Fugue in G sharp Minor, BWV 863u Prelude and Fugue in B flat Major, BWV 866l Prelude and Fugue in B Major, BWV 868The Well-Tempered Clavier, 2l Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 870l Prelude and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 871l Prelude and Fugue in C sharp Major, BWV 872l Prelude and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 875l Prelude and Fugue in E flat Major, BWV 876l Prelude and Fugue in D sharp Minor, BWV 877l Prelude and Fugue in E Major, BWV 878l Prelude and Fugue in E Minor, BWV 879l Prelude and Fugue in F Minor, BWV 881l Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 884l Prelude and Fugue in A Major, BWV 888l Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 889l Prelude and Fugue in B Minor, BWV 893English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807l Allemande and GigueEnglish Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809l Allemande and Gigue


CONTENTSBach, Johann Sebastian (continued)Fantasia and Fugue (fragment) in C Minor, BWV 906u Fantasia in C MinorFrench Suite No. 3 in B Minor, BWV 814l Allemande and GigueFrench Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816l Allemande and GigueFrench Suite No. 6 in E Major, BWV 817u Allemande and GigueList BClassical RepertoireBeethoven, Ludwig vanl Rondo in C Major, op. 51, no. 1Sonata in F Minor, op. 2, no. 1u 1st and 2nd movementsu 3rd and 4th movementsSonata in C Minor, op. 10, no. 1l 1st and 2nd movementsl 2nd and 3rd movementsSonata in F Major, op. 10, no. 2l 1st and 2nd movementsl 2nd and 3rd movementsSonata in E Major, op. 14, no. 1l 1st and 2nd movementsl 2nd and 3rd movementsSonata in G Major, op. 14, no. 2l 1st and 2nd movementsl 2nd and 3rd movementsSonata in D Major, op. 28l 1st and 2nd movementsl 3rd and 4th movementsClementi, MuzioSonata in B flat Major, op. 47, no. 2 (op. 24, no. 2 PET)l 1st and 2nd movementsl 2nd and 3rd movementsHaydn, Franz Josephl Sonata in B Minor, Hob. XVI:32l Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:33l Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:35l Sonata in C sharp Minor, Hob. XVI:36l Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:51Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:19l 1st and 2nd movementsSonata in G Minor, Hob. XVI:44u 1st and 2nd movementsMozart, Wolfgang Amadeusl Fantasia in C Minor, K 475u Rondo in D Major, K 485l Rondo in A Minor, K 511Sonata in F Major, K 280 (189e)l 1st and 2nd movementsl 2nd and 3rd movementsLevel 10Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (continued)Sonata in B flat Major, K 281l 1st and 2nd movementsl 2nd and 3rd movementsSonata in E flat Major, K 282 (189g)l completeSonata in C Major, K 309l 1st and 2nd movementsl 2nd and 3rd movementsSonata in F Major, K 332l 1st and 2nd movementsl 2nd and 3rd movementsSonata in B flat Major, K 570l 2nd and 3rd movementsMozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, arr. Maximillian Stadlerl Fantasia in C Minor, K 396List CRomantic RepertoireLEVELBrahms, Johannesl Ballade in D Minor, op. 10, no. 1l Ballade in B Major, op. 10, no. 4l Intermezzo in A Major, op. 76, no. 6l Intermezzo in E Major, op. 116, no. 6l Intermezzo in E flat Major, op. 117, no. 1u Intermezzo in B flat Minor, op. 117, no. 2l Intermezzo in C sharp Minor, op. 117, no. 3l Intermezzo in F Minor, op. 118, no. 4l Intermezzo in B Minor, op. 119, no. 1l Intermezzo in E Minor, op. 119, no. 2l Intermezzo in C Major, op. 119, no. 3l Romance in F Major, op. 118, no. 5Chopin, Frédéricl Mazurka in B flat Minor, op. 24, no. 4l Mazurka in C Major, op. 33, no. 3 and Mazurka inB Minor, op. 33, no. 4l Mazurka in B Major, op. 63, no. 1l Nocturne in B flat Minor, op. 9, no. 1l Nocturne in F Major, op. 15, no. 1l Nocturne in F sharp Major, op. 15, no. 2l Nocturne in A flat Major, op. 32, no. 2u Nocturne in E Minor, op. posth. 72, no. 1l Polonaise in C sharp Minor, op. 26, no. 1u Polonaise in A Major, op. 40, no. 1l Polonaise in G sharp Minor, op. posth., B 6l Prelude in A flat Major, op. 28, no. 17l Prelude in C sharp Minor, op. 45l Waltz in A flat Major, op. 34, no. 1l Waltz in E Minor, op. posth., B 56Trois écossaises, op. posth. 72, no. 3l complete81


CONTENTSGrieg, EdvardLyric Pieces, op. 57l Vanished Days (no. 1)Lyric Pieces, op. 65l Wedding Day at Troldhaugen (no. 6)Pictures from Life in the Country, op. 19l Norwegian Bridal Procession (no. 2)Liszt, Franzl Liebestraum No. 1, S 541/1Années de pèlerinage, 2, S 161l Canzonetta del Salvator RosaConsolations, S 172u Consolation No. 3Kleine Klavierstücke, S 192l Klavierstücke No. 2Valses oubliées, S 215l Valses oubliée No. 1Mendelssohn, Felixl Allegro in E Minor, op. 117l Song without Words, op. 53, no. 1u Spinning Song, op. 67, no. 4Schubert, FranzMoments musicaux, op. 94, D 780l Andantino in A flat Major (no. 2)l Moderato in C sharp Minor (no. 4)Vier Impromptus für Klavier, op. 90, D 899l Impromptu in E flat Major (no. 2)u Impromptu in A flat Major (no. 4)Vier Impromptus für Klavier, op. 142, D 935l Impromptu in B flat Major (no. 3)l Impromptu in F Minor (no. 4)Schumann, ClaraQuatre pièces fugitives, op. 15 BRHl Andante espressivo (no. 3)Schumann, Robertl Arabeske, op. 18l Intermezzo, op. 4, no. 5Faschingsschwank aus Wien, op. 26l Intermezzo (no. 4)Novelletten, op. 21l no. 1 or no. 7Fantasiestücke, op. 12l Aufschwung (no. 2)Waldszenen, op. 82u Vogels als Prophet (no. 7)Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il’yichThe Seasons, op. 37bl February (The Carnival) (no. 2)l July (The Reaper’s Song) (no. 7)l August (The Harvest) (no. 8)l November (In the Troika) (no. 11)l December (Christmas) (no. 12)Level 10List DPost-Romantic, Impressionist, andEarly 20th-century RepertoireLEVELAlbéniz, IsaacCantos de España, op. 232u Córdoba (no. 4)Beach, Amyl A Hermit Thrush at Eve, op. 92, no. 1 (in Music for<strong>Piano</strong>, 2 HIL)Trois morceaux caractéristiques, op. 28l Barcarolle (no. 1) (in Music for <strong>Piano</strong>, 1 HIL)Debussy, Claudel La plus que lenteDeux arabesquesl Arabesque No. 1l Arabesque No. 2Children’s Corneru Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum (no. 1)l Serenade for the Doll (no. 3)l The Snow is Dancing (no. 4)Préludes, 1l Danseuses de Delphes (no. 1)l Des pas sur la neige (no. 6)l La sérénade interrompue (no. 9)l Minstrels (no. 12)Préludes, 2l Brouillards (no. 1)l Feuilles mortes (no. 2)l Bruyères (no. 5)l General Lavine–eccentric (no. 6)l Hommage à S. Pickwick, Esq. (no. 9)Suite bergamasquel Prélude (no. 1)l Menuet (no. 2)l Clair de lune (no. 3)l Passepied (no. 4)Pour le pianol SarabandeFalla, Manuel del Danza del molinero (Dance of the Miller), from Elsombrero de tres picos CHSl Danza ritual del fuego (Ritual Fire Dance), from Elamor brujo CHSFauré, Gabrielu Barcarolle No. 4 in A flat Major, op. 44Gershwin, Georgel Rialto Ripples ALFGriffes, Charles T.Roman Sketches, op. 7 SCHl The Fountain of the Acqua Paola (no. 3)l Clouds (no. 4)82


CONTENTSHofmann, Josefl Berceuse, op. 20, no. 5 WILIbert, Jacquesl Le vent dans les ruines LEDJanáček, LeošV mlhách (In the Mists) BARl any twoPalmgren, SelimTwenty-four Preludes, op. 17u The Sea (no. 12) MSLPoulenc, Francisl Pastourelle, from L’éventail de Jeanne HEUl Trois mouvements perpétuels CHS; MASCinq impromptus CHS; MASl any twoTrois novelettes CHSl no. 1 or no. 3Rachmaninoff, SergeiMorceaux de fantasie, op. 3l Elégie (no. 1)l Prélude (no. 2)l Mélodie (no. 3)l Sérénade (no. 5)Ten Preludes, op. 23l Prelude in A flat Major (no. 8)u Prelude in G flat Major (no. 10)Thirteen Preludes, op. 32l Prelude No. 11Ravel, MauriceLe tombeau de Couperin ALF; DUR; PETl PréludeScott, Cyrill Danse nègre, op. 58, no. 5 ALF; NOVScriabin, AlexanderTwenty-four Preludes, op. 11l Prelude No. 2 and Prelude No. 14u Prelude No. 4 and Prelude No. 6Szymanowski, KarolMazurkas, op. 50 UNIl one of nos. 1–3List E20th- and 21st-century RepertoireArcher, VioletSix Preludes WATl Prelude No. 1 or Prelude No. 6Barber, SamuelSouvenirs: Ballet Suite, op. 28 SCHl Waltz (no. 1)l Pas de deux (no. 3)l Galop (no. 6)Level 1083Bartók, BélaFifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs UNIl nos. 1–5Fourteen Bagatelles, op. 6 EMBl Bagatelle No. 12Mikrokosmos, 6 B&HSix Dances in Bulgarian Rhythml two of nos. 148–153Romanian Folk Dances, Sz 56u completeThree Rondos on Slovak Folk Tunes, op. 84 B&Hl Rondo No. 1Behrens, Jackl Hommage à Chopin CMCl Léger CMCBissell, Keithl Variations on a Folk Song WATBolcom, WilliamThe Garden of Eden (in Complete Rags for <strong>Piano</strong> EBM)u Old Adam (no. 1)Three Ghost Rags EBMl Graceful Ghost RagChatman, StephenPreludes, 4 ECSu NocturneCopland, Aaronl The Cat and the Mouse (Scherzo humoristique) ALF;B&HDel Tredici, DavidThree Gymnopedies B&Hl My Goldberg (no. 1)Dela, Mauricel Hommage BERLa vieille capitale BERl Prélude: Veille sous la porte Saint-JeanDello Joio, NormanSuite for <strong>Piano</strong> SCHl 4th movementDeshavov, Vladimirl The Rails, op. 16Dett, R. NathanielIn the Bottomsu Dance (Juba)Domine, JamesSuite No. 2 for <strong>Piano</strong> Solo EAPu Cassandra’s Dreaml Scherzo: The Music LessonDonkin, ChristinePeace Country CMCl In SummerLEVEL


CONTENTSDuncan, Martha HillThe Sunken Garden RLPl The Japanese Tea Gardenu The Riverl The TheatreDutilleux, HenriAu gré des ondes LEDl 4th movement: Mouvement perpétualEckhardt-Gramatté, Sophie-CarmenFrom My Childhood, 1 WATu “V”: Valse chromatiqueGallant, Pierreu Six Variations on “Land of the Silver Birch”Gardiner, Maryl Synergy CMCGinastera, Albertol Rondo sobre temas infantiles argentinos, op. 19 B&HDanzas argentinas, op. 2l Danza de la moza donosa (no. 2)Hovhaness, Alanl Macedonian Mountain Dance, op. 144, no. 1 PETJoplin, Scottl Solace: A Mexican SerenadeKabalevsky, Dmitril Variations in A Minor, op. 40, no. 2 SCHSonatina in C Major, op. 13, no. 1 B&H; SCHl 2nd and 3rd movementsTwenty-four Preludes, op. 38 SCHl no. 3l no. 5 and no. 9l no. 6 and no. 20Khatchaturian, AramMasquerade Suite SCHl Waltz (no. 1)La Montaine, Johnl Toccata, op. 1 BRDLemay, RobertSix Ushebtis CMCl nos. 1–4Liebermann, Lowelll Nocturne No. 2, op. 31 PREMcDonald, BoydThree Preludes for <strong>Piano</strong> CMCl no. 1 and no. 2l no. 2 and no. 3McInytre, David L.l En forme RSMu Toccata RSMl Three Preludes RSMLevel 1084Messiaen, OlivierHuit préludes pour piano DURl Plainte calme (no. 7)Morel, FrançoisDeux études de sonorité BERl Étude No. 1Mompou, FedericoCancións y danzas EBMu Canción y danza VIMuczynski, RobertSix Preludes, op. 6 (in Muczynski: Collected <strong>Piano</strong> PiecesSCH)l Prelude No. 1 and Prelude No. 6Nancarrow, ConlonThree Two-part Studies for <strong>Piano</strong> PETl no. 1l no. 2 and no. 3Nobles, Jordanl Zephyrus CMCPapineau-Couture, Jeanl Ideé DOMPayette, AlainDeux petites ballades pour piano CMCl Petite ballade No. 1Pentland, Barbaral Shadows (Ombres) AVOPépin, Clermontl Trois pièces pour la légende dorée CMCPeterson, OscarCanadiana Suite HALl Hogtown Blues (no. 4)l Land of the Misty Giants (no. 8)Picker, Tobiasl Old and Lost Rivers OTTProkofiev, Sergeil March, from The Love for Three Oranges, op. 33,no. 1 B&HSonatina, op. 54, no. 2 B&Hl 1st movementl 3rd movementTen Pieces, op. 12l March (no. 1)u Prelude in C Major (no. 7)Schmidt, Heatherl Shimmer ENP; CMCSchoenberg, Arnoldl Six Little <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces, op. 19 BMPSeigmeister, ElieSonata No. 1 (“American”) FISl 1st movementLEVEL


CONTENTSShostakovich, DmitriThree Fantastic Dances, op. 5l completeTwenty-four Preludes, op. 34l two of nos. 5, 9, 11, 12, 18, 20Somers, Harryl Strangeness of Heart BERSoutham, AnnFour Bagatelles BERl no. 2 and no. 4Rivers (second set) CMCl one of Rivers I–VIIIStone, Courtu Mist CSTl Old Country Suite CSTTakács, Jenől Toccata, op. 54 DOBVladigerov, PanchoChoumen–Schumen Miniatures, op. 29 UNIl Ratchenitza (no. 6)Technical RequirementsPlease see “Technical Requirements” on p. 11 and “Appendix A”on p. 102 for important information regarding this section of theexamination.Level 10Concone, GiuseppeVingt études chantantes, op. 30u Etude in A flat Major (no. 19)Czerny, CarlSchool of Velocity, op. 299u Etude in E Major (no. 29)Dohnányi, ErnőWinterreigen, op. 13 DOBu Postludium (no. 10)Gounod, CharlesDeux romances sans parolesu Periwinkle (La pervenche) (no. 1)Haberier, ErnstÉtudes-poésies, op. 53u Sérénade (no. 5)Heller, StephenVingt-cinq études faciles, op. 45u Etude in F Major (no. 14)MacDowell, EdwardFour Little Poems, op. 32u The Brook (no. 2)Rachmaninoff, SergeiÉtude-tableaux, op. 33u Étude-tableau (no. 8)LEVELTechnical TestsSee table on p. 86.EtudesStudents must prepare two technically contrasting etudes from thefollowing list.Bullets used to denote selections for examination purposes:u one selection, found in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition:<strong>Piano</strong> Etudes 10 FHMBartók, BélaFourteen Bagatelles, op. 6u Bagatelle No. 11Burgmüller, Johann FriedrichDouze études brillantes et mélodiques, op. 105u Etude in E Major (no. 9)Chatman, StephenPreludes for <strong>Piano</strong>, 3 FHMu Spring CelebrationChopin, FrédéricDouze études, op. 25u Etude in F Minor (no. 2)85


CONTENTSLevel 10LEVELTechnical Tests Keys Played Tempo Note ValuesScalesFour-octaveSeparated by a 3rdGb , G, A b , A, B b , B majorF # , G, G # , A, Bb , B minor(harmonic and melodic)Gb , G, A b majorHT4 octaves = 120HT4 octaves = 104HTSeparated by a 6th A, Bb , B major4 octaves = 104In Octaves• solid/blocked staccatoHTBb , B majoror2 octavesBb , B minor (harmonic and melodic)= 80• broken legato* = 92Chromatic in Octavesstarting on any note from F # to BHT2 octaves = 80ChordsTonic Four-noteGb , G, A b , A, B b HT, B major• broken alternate-note patternF # 2 octaves, G, Ab , A, B b , B minor(root position and inversions)= 96• solid/blocked ending withI–VI–IV–V 64–V 8–7 –I progression= 120Dominant 7th• broken alternate-note pattern Gb , G, A b , A, B b , B majorHT• solid/blocked 2 octaves= 120(root position and inversions)Leading-tone Diminished 7th• broken alternate-note pattern F # , G, Ab , A, B b , B minor = 96• solid/blocked = 120ArpeggiosTonicDominant 7thLeading-tone Diminished 7thGb , G, A b , A, B b , B majorF # , G, Ab , A, B b , B minorGb , G, A b , A, B b , B majorF # , G, Ab , A, B b , B minorHT4 octaves(root position and inversions,either individually or in sequencestarting with root position or anyinversion)* Broken legato octaves may be substituted for solid/blocked octaves for students with small hands.= 96= 9286


CONTENTSMusicianshipPlease see “Musicianship” on p. 11 and “Appendix B” on p. 106 forimportant information regarding this section of the examination.Ear TestsIntervalsStudents will be asked to identify any of the following intervals.The examiner will play each interval in either melodic form(ascending or descending) or harmonic form once.ORStudents may choose to sing or hum any of the following intervals(ascending or descending). The examiner will play the first noteonce.Intervals (ascending or descending)minor 2nd, major 2ndminor 3rd, major 3rdperfect 4thaugmented 4th/diminished 5thperfect 5thminor 6th, major 6thminor 7th, major 7thperfect octaveminor 9th, major 9thChordsStudents will be asked to identify the quality of the followingchords after the examiner has played the chord in solid/blockedform, close position once.Level 10PlaybackStudents will be asked to play back a diatonic melody andharmonize it, using basic harmonic progressions (I, IV, and V)in solid/blocked chords with the left hand. The examiner willidentify the key and time signature, play the tonic chord once, andplay the melody three times.Beginning Note Keys Approximate Lengthtonic, mediant,dominant, uppertonicany major or minorkey, up to four sharpsor flatsfour measuresLEVELSight ReadingAt this level, a single musical excerpt comparable to Level 7repertoire will be used to test both rhythm and playing.RhythmA specific passage will be clearly designated within the givenmusical excerpt. Students will be asked to:• Tap a steady beat with their hand or foot for one measure.• Continue tapping while speaking, tapping, or clapping thegiven rhythm.A steady pulse and metric accentuation are expected.PlayingAfter performing the rhythm, students will be asked to play theentire musical excerpt, hands together.Time Signatures Keys Approximate Lengthanymajor and minorkeys, up to fivesharps or flatsup to sixteen measuresChordsmajor and minor four-note chordsaugmented triaddominant 7th (major–minor 7th)diminished 7thmajor–major 7thminor–minor 7thPositionroot position, 1st inversionroot positionroot positionroot positionroot positionroot positionChord ProgressionsStudents will be asked to identify each chord in a five-chordprogression in a major or minor key as I, IV, V, VI, or cadential 64after the examiner has played the progression twice. In the secondplaying, the examiner will pause on each chord for the student toidentify it. The progression will be played in keyboard style andwill begin on the tonic chord.MajorMinorI, IV, V, vi (root position only) i, iv, V, VI (root position only)cadential 64 cadential 6487


CONTENTSAssociate Diploma (ARCT) in <strong>Piano</strong> PerformanceThe Associate Diploma (ARCT) in <strong>Piano</strong> Performance is theculmination of The Royal Conservatory Certificate Programin piano performance. The practical examination is evaluatedas a concert performance. Candidates are expected to performwith confidence, communicating the essence of the musicwhile demonstrating a command of the instrument. A deepunderstanding of the stylistic and structural elements of eachrepertoire selection is expected.Associate Diploma (ARCT) inMarks<strong>Piano</strong> Performance RequirementsRepertoire 100one selection from List Aone selection from List Bone selection from List Cone selection from List Done selection from List Eone selection from List F202515151510Total possible marks (pass = 70) 100PrerequisiteLevel 10 <strong>Piano</strong> comprehensive certificateWritten Examination CorequisitesRefer to the current Theory <strong>Syllabus</strong>.Please see “Prerequisites and Corequisites” on p. 9, “Classificationof Marks” on p. 98, and “Supplemental Examinations” on p. 98for important details regarding the Associate Diploma (ARCT)in <strong>Piano</strong> Performance examination. Candidates are stronglyrecommended to study for at least two years after passing the Level10 examination.Candidates must achieve an Honors standing (70 percent) inorder to be awarded an Associate Diploma (ARCT) in <strong>Piano</strong>Performance. For descriptions of performance marks, please see“Marking Criteria for Performance of Repertoire” on p. 98.*Please visit rcmusic.ca for further information regarding prerequisitesand corequisites.RepertoirePlease see “Repertoire” on p. 9 for important information regardingthis section of the examination.Candidates must prepare six contrasting selections by memory: onefrom each of List A, List B, List C, List D, List E, and List F. Anyselections not performed by memory will receive a mark of zero.Each bulleted item (l) represents one selection for examinationpurposes. Unless otherwise indicated, candidates should preparethe complete work.The examiner will stop the performance if it exceeds the allottedtime of 60 minutes.88List AWorks by J.S. BachBach, Johann Sebastianl Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor, BWV903l Fantasia and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 904l Italian Concerto, BWV 971l Suite in A Minor, BWV 818l Toccata in F sharp Minor, BWV 910l Toccata in C Minor, BWV 911l Toccata in D Major, BWV 912l Toccata in D Minor, BWV 913l Toccata in E Minor, BWV 914l Toccata in G Minor, BWV 915l Toccata in G Major, BWV 916The Well-Tempered Clavier, 1l Prelude and Fugue in C sharp Major, BWV 848l Prelude and Fugue in C sharp Minor, BWV 849l Prelude and Fugue in E flat Major, BWV 852l Prelude and Fugue in E flat Minor, BWV 853l Prelude and Fugue in F Minor, BWV 857l Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 860l Prelude and Fugue in A Major, BWV 864l Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 865l Prelude and Fugue in B flat Minor, BWV 867l Prelude and Fugue in B Minor, BWV 869The Well-Tempered Clavier, 2l Prelude and Fugue in C sharp Minor, BWV 873l Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 874l Prelude and Fugue in F Major, BWV 880l Prelude and Fugue in F sharp Major, BWV 882l Prelude and Fugue in F sharp Minor, BWV 883l Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, BWV 885l Prelude and Fugue in A flat Major, BWV 886l Prelude and Fugue in G sharp Minor, BWV 887l Prelude and Fugue in B flat Major, BWV 890l Prelude and Fugue in B flat Minor, BWV 891l Prelude and Fugue in B Major, BWV 892English Suite No. 1 in A Major, BWV 806l Prelude, Sarabande, and GigueEnglish Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807l Prelude, Sarabande, and GigueEnglish Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808l Prelude, Sarabande, and GigueEnglish Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810l Prelude, Sarabande, and GigueEnglish Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811l Prelude, Sarabande, and GiguePartita No. 1 in B flat Major, BWV 825l Praeludium, Sarabande, and GiguePartita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826l Sinfonial Allemande, Sarabande, and Capriccio


CONTENTSBach, Johann Sebastian (continued)Partita No. 3 in A Minor, BWV 827l Fantasia, Sarabande, and GiguePartita No. 4 in D Major, BWV 828l Overture and one additional movementPartita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829l Praeambulum, Sarabande, and GigueList BClassical SonatasBeethoven, Ludwig vanl Sonata in A Major, op. 2, no. 2l Sonata in C Major, op. 2, no. 3l Sonata in E flat Major, op. 7l Sonata in D Major, op. 10, no. 3l Sonata in C Minor, op. 13 (“Pathétique”)l Sonata in B flat Major, op. 22l Sonata in A flat Major, op. 26l Sonata in C sharp Minor, op. 27, no. 2 (“Moonlight”)l Sonata in G Major, op. 31, no. 1l Sonata in D Minor, op. 31, no. 2 (“Tempest”)l Sonata in E flat Major, op. 31, no. 3l Sonata in C Major, op. 53 (“Waldstein”)l Sonata in F Major, op. 54l Sonata in F Minor, op. 57 (“Appassionata”)l Sonata in F sharp Major, op. 78l Sonata in E flat Major, op. 81a (“Les adieux”)l Sonata in E Minor, op. 90l Sonata in A Major, op. 101l Sonata in E Major, op. 109l Sonata in A flat Major, op. 110Clementi, Muziol Sonata in B Minor, op. 40, no. 2Haydn, Franz Josephl Sonata in C Minor, Hob. XVI:20l Sonata in A flat Major, Hob. XVI:46l Sonata in E flat Major, Hob. XVI:49l Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:50l Sonata in E flat Major, Hob. XVI:52Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeusl Sonata in D Major, K 284l Sonata in A Minor, K 310l Sonata in D Major, K 311l Sonata in A Major, K 331l Sonata in B flat Major, K 333l Sonata in C Minor, K 457l Sonata in F Major, K 533Schubert, Franzl Sonata in A Minor, op. 42, D 845l Sonata in G Major, op. 78, D 894l Sonata in A Major, op. 120, D 664l Sonata in A Minor, op. 143, D 784l Sonata in A Minor, op. 164, D 537l Sonata in B flat Major, op. posth., D 960ARCT in <strong>Piano</strong> Performance89List CRomantic RepertoireLEVELBalakirev, Milyl The Lark, transc. from Mikhail GlinkaBrahms, Johannesl Ballade in D Major, op. 10, no. 2l Ballade in G Minor, op. 118, no. 3l Capriccio in F sharp Minor, op. 76, no. 1 andCapriccio in B Minor, op. 76, no. 2l Capriccio in C sharp Minor, op. 76, no. 5l Intermezzo in A Minor, op. 118, no. 1 and Intermezzoin A Major, op. 118, no. 2l Intermezzo in E flat Minor, op. 118, no. 6l Rhapsody in B Minor, op. 79, no. 1l Rhapsody in G Minor, op. 79, no. 2l Rhapsody in E flat Major, op. 119, no. 4l Scherzo in E flat Minor, op. 4Chopin, Frédéricl Ballade in G Minor, op. 23l Ballade in F Major, op. 38l Ballade in A flat Major, op. 47l Ballade in F Minor, op. 52l Barcarolle in F sharp Major, op. 60l Berceuse in D flat Major, op. 57l Fantaisie in F Minor, op. 49l Fantaisie-Impromptu in C sharp Minor, op. 66l Impromptu in F sharp Major, op. 36l Nocturne in C sharp Minor, op. 27, no. 1l Nocturne in D flat Major, op. 27, no. 2l Nocturne in G Major, op. 37, no. 2l Nocturne in C Minor, op. 48, no. 1l Nocturne in E flat Major, op. 55, no. 2l Nocturne in B Major, op. 62, no. 1l Polonaise in F sharp Minor, op. 44l Polonaise in A flat Major, op. 53l Scherzo in B Minor, op. 20l Scherzo in B flat Minor, op. 31l Scherzo in C sharp Minor, op. 39l Scherzo in E Major, op. 54l Waltz in E flat Major, op. 18Préludes, op. 28l four of nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21,22, 23, 24Franck, Césarl Prélude, choral, et fugueGrieg, Edvardl Sonata in E Minor, op. 7Liszt, Franzl Ballade No. 2 in B Minor, S 171u Liebestraum No. 3, S 541/3l Mephisto Waltz No. 1 (Episode from Lenau’s poem“Faust”), S 514l Polonaise No. 2 in E Major, S 519/2l Le rossignol, S 250/1 (transc. from Alexandre Alabieff)


CONTENTSLiszt, Franz (continued)Années de pèlerinage, 1 S 160l Au bord d’une sourceAnnées de pèlerinage, 2 S 161l Sonetto 47 del Petrarcal Sonetto 104 del Petrarcal Sonetto 123 del Petrarcal SposalizioHarmonies poétiques et religieuses, S 173l Funérailles (no. 7)Hungarian Rhapsodies, S 359l any one (except nos. 3, 17, 18)Mendelssohn, Felixl Andante con variazioni, op. 82l Rondo capriccioso, op. 14l Prelude and Fugue in E Minor, op. 35, no. 1l Scherzo in E Minor, op. 16, no. 2l Variations sérieuses, op. 54Schubert, FranzDrei Klavierstücke, D 946l no. 1 or no. 3Vier Impromptus für Klavier, op. 90, D 899l Impromptu in C Minor (no. 1)Vier Impromptus für Klavier, op. 142, D 935l Impromptu in F Minor (no. 1)Schumann, Robertl Abegg Variations, op. 1l Papillons, op. 2Fantasiestücke, op. 12l In der Nacht (no. 5)l Traumes-Wirren (no. 7)Fantasiestücke, op. 111l no. 1 or no. 3Novelletten, op. 21l no. 2 or no. 8List DPost-Romantic, Impressionist,and Early 20th-century RepertoireAlbéniz, IsaacAsturias HENl LeyendaCantos de España, op. 232 HENl SeguidillasIberia Suite, 1 HENl El PuertoIberia Suite, 2 HENl TrianaIberia Suite, 3 HENl El AlbaicínBeach, Amyl Ballade, op. 6 (in Music for <strong>Piano</strong>, 1 HIL)ARCT in <strong>Piano</strong> PerformanceDebussy, Claudel Balladel L’isle joyeuseEstampesl Pagodes (no. 1)l La soirée dans Grenade (no. 2)l Jardins sous la pluie (no. 3)Images, 1l Reflets dans l’eau (no. 1)l Hommage à Rameau (no. 2)l Mouvement (no. 3)Images, 2l Cloches à travers les feuilles (no. 1)l Et la lune descend sur le temple qui fut (no. 2)l Poissons d’or (no. 3)Pour le pianol Prélude (no. 1)l Toccata (no. 3)Préludes, 1l Le vent dans la plaine (no. 3)l Les collines d’Anacapri (no. 5)l Ce qu’a vu le vent d’ouest (no. 7)l La cathédrale engloutie (no. 10)l La danse de Puck (no. 11)Préludes, 2l La puerta del vino (no. 3)l Les fées sont d’exquises danseuses (no. 4)l La terrasse des audiences du clair de lune (no. 7)l Feux d’artifice (no. 12)Dohnányi, ErnöFour Pieces, op. 2 DOB; KALl Capriccio in B Minor (no. 4)Four Rhapsodies, op. 11 DOB; KALl Rhapsody in F sharp Minor (no. 2)l Rhapsody in C Major (no. 3)l Rhapsody in E flat Minor (no. 4)Fauré, Gabriell Barcarolle No. 5 in F sharp Minor, op. 66l Barcarolle No. 6 in E flat Major, op. 70l Barcarolle No. 8 in D flat Major, op. 96l Impromptu No. 2 in F Minor, op. 31l Impromptu No. 3 in A flat Major, op. 34l Nocturne No. 1 in E flat Minor, op. 33l Nocturne No. 4 in E flat Major, op. 36l Nocturne No. 5 in B flat Major, op. 37l Nocturne No. 6 in D flat Major, op. 63Gershwin, Georgel Three Preludes ALFGranados, EnriqueEscenas románticas SAL; SCHl no. 3 or no. 5Goyescas KAL; SALl El fandango de candil (no. 3)l La maja y el ruiseñor (no. 4)LEVEL90


CONTENTSGriffes, Charles T.Fantasy Pieces, op. 6 MASl Barcarolle (no. 1)l Notturno (no. 2)l Scherzo (no. 3)Roman Sketches, op. 7 SCHl The White Peacock (no. 1)Ireland, JohnDecorations S&Bl Island Spell (no. 1)MacDowell, Edwardl Witches’ Dance, op. 17, no. 2Medtner, Nikolail Fairy Tale, op. 20, no. 1 B&HPoulenc, Francisl Intermezzo in A flat Major DURImprovisations SALl any fourTrois pièces HEUl Toccata (no. 3)Rachmaninoff, SergeiMorceaux de fantasie, op. 3l Polichinelle (no. 4)Ten Preludes, op. 23l one of nos. 2, 4–7Thirteen Preludes, op. 32l one of nos. 3, 5, 9, 10, 12Ravel, Mauricel Jeux d’eau DUR; PETl Sonatine DUR; PETl Valses nobles et sentimentalesGaspard de la nuit DURl OndineMiroirs DUR; PETl Noctuelles (no. 1)l Oiseaux tristes (no. 2)l Une barque sur l’océan (no. 3)l Alborada del gracioso (no. 4)l La vallée des cloches (no. 5)Le tombeau de Couperin DUR; PETl ToccataList E20th-and 21st-century RepertoireAdaskin, Murray, et al.l Variations on a Theme of Murray Adaskin CMCAnhalt, Istvánl Fantasia BERARCT in <strong>Piano</strong> Performance91Barber, Samuell Ballade, op. 46 SCHl Nocturne (Homage to John Field), op. 33 SCHExcursions, op. 20 SCHl any twoBartók, Bélal Allegro barbaro B&H; UNIl Sonatina ALF; EMBMikrokosmos, 6 B&Hl two of nos. 142, 144, 146Out of Doors, BB 89 UNIl two movementsSuite, op. 14 UNIl three movementsThree Burlesques, op. 8c EMBl two burlesquesTwo Roumanian Dances, op. 8a B&Hl no. 1 or no. 2Two Elegies, op. 8b EMBl no. 1 or no. 2Behrens, Jackl Di Bella Variations CMCl The Feast of Life CMCBell, Allan Gordonl Old Coyote’s Saturday Night ALKBerg, Albanl Sonata, op. 1 HEN; UNIBinkerd, GordonEssays for <strong>Piano</strong> B&Hl any twoBolcom, WilliamNine Bagatelles (1996) EBMl five consecutive bagatellesNine New Bagatelles (2006) EBMl any fiveBuczynski, Walterl Amorphous PLAl Aria and Toccata PLABurge, Johnl Everything Waits for the Lilacs CMCCamilleri, Charlesl Sonatina No. 1 RBTCardy, Patrickl Silver and Shadow CMCChampagne, Claudel Quadrilha brasileira BERChatman, StephenPreludes, 4 ECSl Mountain SpiritCopland, Aaronl Passacaglia B&HLEVEL


CONTENTSCoulthard, Jeanl Image astrale AVOl Image terrestre (1991) AVOCreston, Paull Prelude and Dance No. 2, op. 29 SHACrumb, Georgel Processional PETDun, TanEight Memories in Watercolor SCHl any fourDutilleux, HenriTrois préludes LEDl Le jeu des contrairesFerguson, Howardl Five Bagatelles, op. 9 B&HFinney, Ross Leel Sonata No. 1 in D Minor (1933) PREl Variations on a Theme by Alban Berg PETGardiner, Maryl Polarities CMCGinastera, Albertol Danzas argentinas, op. 2 DURl Malambo, op. 7 RICl Suite de danzas criollas, op. 15 B&HHétu, Jacquesl Ballade, op. 30 DOMl Variations pour piano, op. 8 BERHindemith, Paull Sonata No. 2 OTTHo, Vincentl Three Scenes of Childhood PME; CMCHonegger, ArthurTrois pièces SALl Hommage à Ravel (no. 2) and Danse (no. 3)Jaque, Rhenél Deuxième suite BERl Étude et fantaisie CMCJoachim, Ottol L’eclosion BERKabalevsky, Dmitril Sonata No. 3 in F Major, op. 46 INT; SCHTwenty-four Preludes, op. 38 SCHl two of nos. 10, 14, 16, 22, 24Kenins, Talivaldisl Sonata No. 1 (1961) CMCKennan, Kentl Three Preludes SCHARCT in <strong>Piano</strong> PerformanceKernis, Aaron JayBefore Sleep and Dreams SCHl 2nd movement: Play Before Sleepl 5th movement: Before Sleep and DreamsKuzmenko, Larysal Diabolic Dance PLAl In Memoriam to Victims of Chernobyl PLALambro, Phillipl Toccata for <strong>Piano</strong> TRGNight Pieces for <strong>Piano</strong> TRGl two of nos. 1–4Liebermann, LowellGargoyles, op. 29 PREl any twoLouie, Alexinal Fastforward CMCl I leap through the sky with stars ALFScenes from a Jade Terrace (1996) CMCl Southern Skyl WarriorMartin, FrankHuit préludes UNIl any threeMcIntyre, David L.l Butterflies & Bobcats ALKl A Wild Innocence RSMl Transmissions RSM; CMCMcKay, Neill Five Miniatures for <strong>Piano</strong> CMCMessiaen, OlivierHuit préludes pour piano DURl Chant d’extase dans un paysage triste (no. 2)l Le nombre léger (no. 3)l Un reflet dans le vent (no. 8)Vingt regards sur l’enfant-Jésus DURl Regard de la vierge (no. 4)l Regard du silence (no. 17)Morawetz, Oskarl Scherzo B&HFantasy, Elegy, and Toccata CMCl ToccataMozetich, Marjanl Three Pieces for <strong>Piano</strong> Solo (2012) CMCMuczynski, Robertl Desperate Measures (Paganini Variations), op. 48PREl Toccata, op. 15 SCHNancarrow, Conlonl Prelude and Blues PRE; SONLEVEL92


CONTENTSO’Riley, Christopher, transc.True Love Waits: Radiohead Reimagined for <strong>Piano</strong> COYl Exit MusicPapineau-Couture, JeanSuite pour piano BERl 5th movement: RondoPaulus, StephenPreludes, 1 OTTl Rolicking (no. 5)Peeters, Florl Toccata, op. 51a PETPentland, Barbaral Studies in Line BERl Toccata BERPépin, ClermontSuite pour piano CMCl one movementPersichetti, VincentPoems for <strong>Piano</strong>, 2, op. 5 PREl all of:– And warm winds spilled fragrance into hersolitudes (no. 7)– To whose more clear than crystal voice the frosthad joined a crystal spell (no. 8)– Make me drunken with deep red torrents of joy(no. 11)Prokofiev, Sergeil Sonata No. 3 in A Minor, op. 28 B&Hl Toccata, op. 11 MASFour Pieces, op. 4 MASl Diabolical Suggestionl two of Elan, Despair, ReminiscencesSarcasms, op. 17 MASl two consecutive movementsTen Pieces, op. 12 INT; MASl Scherzo (no. 10)Visions fugitives, op. 22 B&H; SCHl five consecutive movementsRapoport, Alexanderl Sonata for <strong>Piano</strong>forte No. 2 (1997) PLARawsthorne, Alanl Bagatelles (in Rawsthorne: Selected <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces OUP)Rival, RobertSix Pieces CMCl Scherzo, March, and one additional pieceRochberg, Georgel Nach Bach PRERorem, Nedl Barcarolles PETSonata No. 1 PETl 3rd movement: Toccata PETARCT in <strong>Piano</strong> Performance93Rudnyts’kyi, Antinl Variations on a Simple Theme, op. 38 TRGSancan, Pierrel Toccata DURSchmidt, Heatherl Night Rainbow ENP; CMCl Solus ENP; CMCShchedrin, RodionTen <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces SCHl Basso OstinatoShostakovich, DmitriTwenty-four Preludes and Fugues, op. 87 PETl one Prelude and Fugue (except nos. 1, 5, 7)Skarecky, Janal Tekarra CMCSomers, Harryl Sonata No. 1 (“Testament of Youth”) BERl Three Sonnets BERTajčević, MarkoBalkantanze OTTl five consecutive movementsVladigerov, PanchoTrois pièces, op. 15 UNIl any oneWebern, Antonl Variations, op. 27 UNIList FConcert EtudesBartók, BélaThree Etudes, op. 18 B&Hl any oneBeach, AmyFour Sketches, op. 15l Fireflies (no. 4) (in Music for <strong>Piano</strong>, 1 HIL)Chaminade, Cécilel Toccata, op. 39 ENOChatman, StephenPreludes, 4 ECSl Shimmering WingsChopin, FrédéricÉtudes, op. 10l any oneÉtudes, op. 25l any one (except no. 2)Coulthard, JeanFour Etudes for <strong>Piano</strong> BERl any oneLEVEL


CONTENTSDebussy, ClaudeDouze études DURl any oneDiemer, Emma-Loul Toccata HILDohnányi, ErnöSix Concert Etudes, op. 28 EMBl no. 5 or no. 6Dubois, Pierre MaxÉtudes de concert LEDl any oneEckhardt-Gramatté, Sophie-CarmenFrom My Childhood, 2 WATl Étude de concertKapustin, NikolaiEight Concert Etudes, op. 40 ARM; PRHl any oneLavallée, Calixal Le papillon (The Butterfly) WILLigeti, GyörgyÉtudes pour piano, 1 OTTl any oneLiszt, FranzÉtudes d’exécution transcendante, S 139l any oneÉtudes d’exécution transcendante d’après Paganini, S 140l any one (except “La chasse”)Trois études de concert, S 144l any oneZwei Konzertetüden, S 145l Waldesrauschen (no. 1)l Gnomenreigen (no. 2)Lutosławski, WitoldTwo Studies for <strong>Piano</strong> CHSl no. 1 or no. 2MacDowell, Edwardl Étude de concert, op. 36 OTTMendelssohn, Felixl Étude in F Minorl Perpetuum mobile, op. 119Three Preludes, op. 104al any oneMorel, FrançoisDeux études de sonorité BERl Étude No. 2Moscheles, IgnazCharakteristische Studien, op. 95 KALl one of nos. 1, 5, 10ARCT in <strong>Piano</strong> PerformanceLEVELMoszkowski, MoritzDrei Koncert-Etüden, op. 24l no. 1Huit morceaux caractéristiques, op. 36l Etincelles (no. 6)Quinze études de virtuosité, op. 72 (“Per aspera”) ALF; SCHl any one (except nos. 3, 4, 8–10)Sechs Phantasiestücke, op. 52l La Jongleuse (no. 4)Poulenc, Francisl Presto en si-bémol SALProkofiev, SergeiFour Etudes, op. 2l any oneRachmaninoff, SergeiÉtudes-tableaux, op. 33 B&Hl any one (except no. 8)Études-tableaux, op. 39 B&Hl any oneSaint-Saëns, CamilleSix études, op. 52l one of nos. 1–3, 5, 6Six études, op. 111l any oneSchumann, RobertSix Etudes d’après des caprices de Paganini, op. 10l any oneScriabin, AlexanderEight Etudes, op. 42l one of nos. 1, 5, 6, 7, 8Four Pieces, op. 56l Étude (no. 4)Three Etudes, op. 65l any oneThree Pieces, op. 49l Étude (no. 1)Twelve Etudes, op. 8l any oneStravinsky, IgorFour Etudes, op. 7 (in Stravinsky: Short <strong>Piano</strong> Pieces B&H)l any oneSzymanowski, KarolFour Etudes, op. 4 MASl one of nos. 1–3Weber, Carl Maria vonl Momento capriccioso in B flat Major, op. 12Sonata No. 1 in C Major, op. 24l Perpetuum mobile (Rondo)94


CONTENTSARCT in <strong>Piano</strong> PerformanceAssociate Diploma (ARCT) in<strong>Piano</strong> PedagogyFor current information on the Associate Diploma (ARCT) in<strong>Piano</strong> Pedagogy requirements, please visit rcmusic.ca.LEVELLicentiate Diploma (L<strong>RCM</strong>) in<strong>Piano</strong> PerformanceFor current information on the Licentiate Diploma (L<strong>RCM</strong>) in<strong>Piano</strong> Performance requirements, please visit rcmusic.ca.95


CONTENTS3: Policies and ReferenceSECTIONExamination RegulationsExamination ProceduresStudents must be ready to perform at least fifteen minutes beforetheir scheduled time. Please contact the Center Representative ifyou are unable to attend the examination at the assigned time. Notethat examination times cannot be exchanged among students.• Students are required to list all repertoire and etudes to beperformed on the Examination Program Form and bring it tothe examination for presentation to the examiner.• Warm-up rooms are not provided for piano students.• Photo ID may be requested before students are admitted to theexamination room.• Students must provide the examiner with an original, publishedcopy of all music to be performed at the examination.• Students who choose to perform with music should bring twooriginal copies to the examination, one to play from and oneto give to the examiner.• Photocopied music is not permitted in the examination roomunless the student has a letter of permission from the publisheror website. (Please see “Copyright and Photocopying” on p. 99.)• Recording devices, cell phones, and other electronice devicesare strictly prohibited in the examination room. All electronicdevices, books, notes, bags, and coats must be left in the areadesignated by the Center Representative.• Page turners and other assistants are not permitted in theexamination room. Waiting areas are provided for parents,teachers, and assistants. Standing or listening outside theexamination room door is prohibited.• The student’s performance of a repertoire selection or anetude may be interrupted at the examiner’s discretion once anassessment has been made.• At each level, the examiner will choose a representativesampling of technical tests.Credits and Refunds for Missed ExaminationsStudents who, for any reason, are unable to attend an examinationshould contact the Center Representative listed on theirExamination Schedule immediately.Examination credits and fee refunds are granted only to studentswho are unable to attend an examination because of:• medical reasons or• scheduling conflicts with a school examination.Only in these two specific situations are students eligible to requesteither an examination credit for the full amount of the examinationfee or a 50 percent refund of the examination fee.Requests for examination credits and refunds must be made toThe Royal Conservatory Certificate Program in writing and96be accompanied by the necessary documentation. Additionalinformation is available online.*All requests must be submitted by email, mail, or fax within twoweeks following the examination. Requests received after this timewill be denied.Examination CreditAn examination credit may be applied to the fee of a futureexamination. Examination credits are valid for one year from thedate of the original scheduled examination. Examination creditscan be redeemed when the student registers for his or her nextexamination. The credit will be automatically applied duringthe online registration process. Please note that credits are nottransferrable and may not be extended beyond one year.Fee RefundStudents who know at the time they are applying for an examinationcredit that they will not be able to make use of it within the oneyeartime period may instead apply for a refund of 50 percent ofthe examination fee.Students with Special NeedsStudents with special needs should submit a Special Needs RequestForm by email, mail, or fax to The Royal Conservatory CertificateProgram. All Special Needs Requests must be submitted before theregistration deadline. Students may be required to submit currentmedical documentation and/or an Individual Education Plan inorder to evaluate the accommodation request. Each case will beassessed individually.Students with special needs may receive help in and out of theexamination room if required. Please note that helpers mustnormally remain in the waiting area during the actual examination.*The Special Needs Request Form is available online.CertificatesCertificates are awarded to students who successfully complete therequirements for each practical and written examination. Pleasesee “Prerequisites and Corequisites” on p. 9.Beginning in Level 5, comprehensive certificates are awardedafter both the practical and written corequisite examinations forthat level have been successfully completed. Written corequisiteexaminations must be completed before or within five yearsafter the original practical examination in order to receive thecomprehensive certificate.*Forfurther information regarding the recognition of achievement inthe Certificate Program, please visit rcmusic.ca.


CONTENTSExamination RegulationsTable of Marks Prep A–B Levels 1–4 Levels 5–7 Levels 8–9 Level 10 ARCT in <strong>Piano</strong>PerformanceRepertoire 66 56 56 56 56 (39) 100two selections 40 (20+20) — — — — —Teacher’s Choice 20 — — — — —List A — 16 16 14 (1) 12 (1) 20List B — 18 18 16 (1) 14 (1) 25List C — 16 16 14 (1) 10 (1) 15List D — — — 12 (1) 10 (1) 15List E — — — — 10 (1) 15List F — — — — — 10Memory 6 (2+2+2) 6 (2+2+2) 6 (2+2+2) — — —Technical Requirements 14 24 24 24 24 (17) —Technical Tests 14 12 12 12 12 —Etudes — 12 12 12 12 —Ear Tests 10 10 10 10 10 (7) —Clapback 4 2 — — — —Intervals — 2 2 2 2 —Chords 2 2 2 2 2 —Chord Progressions — — 2 2 2 —Playback 4 4 4 4 4 —Sight Reading 10 10 10 10 10 (7) —Rhythm 5 3 3 3 3 —Playing 5 7 7 7 7 —TOTALS 100 (pass = 60) 100 (pass = 70)• In Levels 8 to 10, the figures in parentheses in the repertoire section indicate the marks that will be deducted for any selections that are notmemorized.• To qualify for the Associate Diploma (ARCT) examination, Level 10 students must achieve either an overall mark of 75 or a minimum of 70percent in each section of the examination. (In the Table of Marks, 70-percent figures are given in bold parentheses.)• Candidates for the Associate Diploma (ARCT) and Licentiate Diploma (L<strong>RCM</strong>) in <strong>Piano</strong> Performance must achieve an overall mark of 70 in orderto pass.Examination ResultsStudents and teachers can access examination marks onlinefollowing the examination period. Access to complete examinationresults, with comments and marks, will follow.Please note that results will neither be mailed nor provided bytelephone.*Teachers may access their students’ examination results online.Official transcripts are available upon written request to The RoyalConservatory Certificate Program and payment of the requisitefee. (The Official Transcript Request Form may be downloadedfrom the website.)Interpreting Examination ResultsAll students may access their complete, official results (includingexaminer’s comments) online after the examination has takenplace. The examiner’s report explains in general terms how theofficial mark was calculated, and it provides information to supportstudents in their future musical development. The official markreflects the examiner’s evaluation of the student’s performanceduring the examination. As the candidate’s performance cannot bereconstructed, requests to review marks will be considered only inthe event of a serious procedural irregularity.97


CONTENTSExamination RegulationsClassification of MarksFirst Class Honors with Distinction 90–100First Class Honors 80–89Honors 70–79Pass (Preparatory and Levels 1–10) 60–69Insufficient to Pass 50–59Please note: in cases where the total mark would be under 50, thestudent receives the examiner’s comments only: further preparationis deemed necessary for assessment.Marking Criteria for Performance of RepertoireFirst Class Honors with Distinction: 90–100This standing is awarded for exceptional performances that areconfident and communicative, while demonstrating technicalcommand, insightful awareness of style, and convincing musicalinterpretation.First Class Honors: 80–89This standing is awarded for performances that are musicallyengaging, show thoughtful preparation, and demonstrate technicalsecurity, stylistic understanding, and musical awareness. There isquick recovery from any minor slips or brief lapses.Honors: 70–79This standing is awarded for performances that are generally secureand fluent, indicate careful preparation, and reflect some awarenessof style and musical understanding. There may be occasional slipsor lapses, with room for further development of technical controland attention to musical details.Pass: 60–69This standing is awarded for performances that exhibit a basic levelof preparation. There may be slips or lapses, loss of continuity,unresolved technical issues, and a lack of attention to musicaldetails. The examiner’s report will identify areas that requirefurther study and exploration.Insufficient to Pass: 50–59The performance is a work in progress. There are many errors, slips,and stumbles disturbing the continuity. Although some aspectsof the performance may show basic preparation, a satisfactoryperformance requires more consistent fluency and attention toboth musical elements and markings in the score.Marks Below 50The performance is not yet ready for assessment due to insufficientpreparation.Split Level 10 Practical ExaminationsStudents may choose to take the Level 10 <strong>Piano</strong> examination intwo separate segments: one consisting entirely of repertoire; theother consisting of technical requirements (including etudes), eartests, and sight reading.• The division of material in the split Level 10 examinationcannot be altered.• The two segments may be completed in any order within thesame session or in different sessions.• Both segments of the split Level 10 examination mustbe completed before registering for any supplementalexaminations.• Both segments of the split Level 10 examination and anysupplemental examinations must be completed within twoyears of the initial examination segment.Students must complete the written corequisite examinationswithin five years of the initial practical examination segment.Students who have taken a complete Level 10 examination andhave achieved 70 percent in the repertoire section are permittedto register for a split Level 10 examination in order to improvetheir mark in the technical requirements, ear tests, and sightreadingsections. The repertoire mark from the complete Level 10examination will count towards the student’s official mark.Only students who take the complete Level 10 examination(without the split) will be eligible to receive a regional gold medal(Canada) or a Certificate of Excellence (US).Supplemental ExaminationsStudents seeking to improve their official mark for Level 10 maytake up to three supplemental examinations.• Supplemental examinations must be taken within two years ofthe original examination.• Supplemental examinations are given during regularexamination sessions.• Students in Level 10 may repeat any three sections of apractical examination: repertoire, technical requirements(including etudes), ear tests, or sight reading.• To be eligible for a supplemental examination in Level 10,students must have achieved a minimum mark of 65 overall.Students must complete the written corequisite examinationswithin five years of the original practical examination.98


CONTENTStReferenceEditionsFor many repertoire items, the <strong>Syllabus</strong> listing includes a suggestededition (indicated by an assigned publisher abbreviation). Theseeditions have been chosen for their quality and for their availabilityin North America.The Royal Conservatory strongly encourages the use of moderneditions. These editions benefit from current scholarship andprovide a reliable basis for study and performance. If a student haspurchased an online edition or downloaded a free edition which isin the public domain, they must provide either proof of payment,in the case of purchased editions, or proof of legal, free download,in the case of online editions in the public domain.Fingering and other editorial markings vary from edition toedition. Examination marks will not be deducted for altering theseeditorial suggestions as long as the resulting change is musicallyacceptable.AvailabilityThe Royal Conservatory has made every effort to ensure that thematerials listed in the <strong>Piano</strong> <strong>Syllabus</strong>, <strong>2015</strong> Edition are in print andavailable at leading music retailers throughout North America.If you experience difficulty in obtaining piano music in yourcommunity, you may visit frederickharrismusic.com to find alisting of additional music retailers near you.Anthologies and CollectionsIf a repertoire selection is published in a collection of a composer’smusic or in an anthology containing music by a number ofcomposers, the title of the collection or anthology is usuallyincluded in the <strong>Syllabus</strong> listing. Individual selections may also befound in other sources. In order to save space, the words “volume”and “book” have been omitted; a number following a title indicatesthe number of the volume, book, or set number in which a selectioncan be found (for example, Legacy Collection, 2 FHM).Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> EditionIn order to ensure the ready availability of high-quality examinationmaterials, Frederick Harris Music has published CelebrationSeries®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition. This series includes twelve volumes of <strong>Piano</strong>Repertoire (Preparatory A through Level 10) with recordings;ten volumes of <strong>Piano</strong> Etudes (Levels 1 to 10); and nine volumesof Technical Requirements for <strong>Piano</strong>, <strong>2015</strong> Edition (Preparatorythrough Level 8).Copyright and PhotocopyingFederal and international copyright laws prohibit the use ofphotocopies without the permission of the publisher. The use ofunauthorized photocopies for examination purposes constitutescopyright infringement as outlined in the Copyright Act ofCanada and in Title 17 of the United States Code. Additionalinformation about federal copyright law is available online throughthe Copyright Board of Canada at cb-cda.gc.ca and the USCopyright Office at copyright.gov.99Students should bring all music to be performed to the examination.Students who wish to photocopy one page of a selection to facilitatea page turn may do so only with permission from the publisher.*With this notice, Frederick Harris Music grants permission to festival,recital, and examination participants to photocopy single pages fromtheir publications to facilitate a page turn.Please note that unauthorized photocopied music will notbe permitted in the examination room. Students who bringunauthorized photocopies to the examination will not be examined.AbbreviationsNames of PublishersThe following abbreviations identify publishers listed throughoutthe <strong>Piano</strong> <strong>Syllabus</strong>, <strong>2015</strong> Edition. When no publisher or editionis indicated for a specific piece, the work is available in severalstandard editions.ABR Associated Board of the Royal Schools of MusicALF Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.ALK Alberta Keys Music PublishingAMC available from the Australian Music CentreAMP Associated Music Publishers, Inc. (Hal Leonard)API Artistry Press InternationalARC Arcana EditionsARM A-Ram (Moscow)AVO AvondaleB&B Bote & Bock (Boosey & Hawkes)B&H Boosey & HawkesBAR BärenreiterBEL Belwin-Mills (Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.)BER Berandol MusicBMP Belmont Music Publishers (Arnold Schoenberg)BRD Broude Brothers LimitedBRH Breitkopf & HärtelCAR CarusCEL Celestial Music Publications (self-published)CFP Clifford Ford PublicationsCHS Chester Music Ltd.CMC available from the Canadian Music CentreCMI Contemporary Music Centre (Ireland)CMS Counterpoint Music Library ServicesCOM Éditions CombreCOY Christopher O’Riley (self-published)


CONTENTSCSTCVIDATDIADOBDOMDSCDUREAPEBMCourt Stone (self-published)Coopérative Vincent-d’IndyDantalian Inc.The Diapason PressDoblingerLes Éditions Doberman-YppanDmitri Shostakovich PublishersÉditions DurandEarth Music Publications (San Fernando ValleySymphony Orchestra)Edward B. MarksEBR Editions Bourgès R.ECSELKEMBENOENPESCFABFAIFHMFISFJHFOEFORFPAGALGENGIEHALHANHENHEUHILHMPECS PublishingElkin and Co.Editio Musica BudapestEditions EnochEcho North Productions (Heather Schmidt)Éditions EschigFaber MusicFairbank MusicThe Frederick Harris Music Co., LimitedCarl FischerFJH Music CompanyEdition Foetisch FrereForsythFaber <strong>Piano</strong> AdventuresGalaxy Music CorporationGeneral Music PublishingJanet Gieck (self-published)Hal Leonard CorporationWilhelm HansenG. Henle VerlagHeugel et CieHildegard Publishing CompanyHeritage Music PressIMSLP International Music Score Library ProjectINTJOBKALKAWKJOLEDLEGInternational MusicEditions JobertKalmusKawaiNeil A. Kjos Music CompanyAlphonse LeducLengnickReferenceLEMLESLINLYNMANMASMAYMECMEDMPBMSLMYCMYKNOTNOVOGTOTTOUPPERPETPGMPINPLAPMEPREPRHPWMRBTRICRLPRSMRUSS&BSALSCHSHASIKSIMSKPSONSPMSTUSWAEditions Henry LemoineLeslie Music SupplyLingua PressGraham Lynch (self-published)ManducaLudwigMasters PublicationsMayfair MusicMercury Music Corporation (Theodore Presser)Melos Ediciones MusicalesM.P. BelaieffMusic Sales LimitedMusic for Young ChildrenMyklas Music Press (Alfred)Notekidds (self-published)NovelloOngaku no tomo shaSchott Music GmbHOxford University PressPeermusic ClassicalEdition PetersPine Grove MusicPine ProductionsPlangerePromethean EditionsTheodore PresserPrhythm EditionPolskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne EditionRobertonG. RicordiRed Leaf <strong>Piano</strong>worksRoy Street MusicRussell PublishingStainer & BellÉditions SalabertG. SchirmerShawnee PressSikorskiSimrockSK Publishing (Sarah Konescni)Sonic Art Editions (Smith Publications)Sound Pool Music (Frederic Rzewski)Studea MusicaSwan House Victoria100


CONTENTSTHUTMETONTRGUNIUNMUYMWATWIEWILYORZANZENZRBGeorge Thurgood (self-published)Tre Media EditionTonos MusicTrigram Music/Wimbeldon MusicUniversal EditionUnion Musical Ediciones (Music Sales)University of York Music PressWaterloo Music Co. (Mayfair Music)Wiener UrtextThe Willis Music CompanyYorktown Music PressZanibonZen-OnZerboniOther Abbreviations and Symbolsarr. arranged byattr.ed.n.d.no.op.p., pp.posth.rev.trans.transc.vol.attributed toedn/edited byno datenumberopuspage(s)posthumousrevisedtranslated bytranscribed byvolumel represents one selection for examination purposesu selection is published in Celebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> EditionFHM→ additional performance instructionsReferenceResources for Examination PreparationRepertoireCelebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition: <strong>Piano</strong> Repertoire. 12 vols:Preparatory A–Level 10, with recordings.EtudesCelebration Series®, <strong>2015</strong> Edition: <strong>Piano</strong> Etudes. 10 vols: Levels1–10, with recordings.Technical TestsTechnical Requirements for <strong>Piano</strong>, <strong>2015</strong> Edition. 9 vols: Preparatory–Level 8.The Royal Conservatory of Music Complete <strong>Piano</strong> Technique Book,2008 Edition: “The Red Scale Book.”Scales, Chords, and Arpeggios for <strong>Piano</strong>: “The Brown Scale Book.”MusicianshipBerlin, Boris, and Andrew Markow. Four Star® Sight Reading andEar Tests, <strong>2015</strong> Edition. Rev. Laura Beauchamp-Williamson. 12vols: Preparatory A−Level 10.Additional Syllabi of The Royal Conservatory (Available online.)Popular Selection List. Published biannually.Theory <strong>Syllabus</strong>Associate Diploma (ARCT) in <strong>Piano</strong> PedagogyLicentiate Diploma (L<strong>RCM</strong>) in <strong>Piano</strong> PerformanceOfficial Examination PapersThe Royal Conservatory Examinations Official Examination Papers.15 vols. Published annually.For a list of current titles, please visit bookstore.rcmusic.ca(Canada) or bookstore.musicdevelopmentprogram.org (US).All titles published by The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited,frederickharrismusic.com.For a comprehensive list of resources for reference, teaching, andexamination preparation, please visit rcmusic.ca.101


CONTENTSAppendicesReferenceAppendix A: Technical Tests ExamplesAll scale, chord, and arpeggio patterns required for Preparatory to Level 8 are provided in Technical Requirements for <strong>Piano</strong>, <strong>2015</strong> EditionFHM. All patterns must be performed by memory, ascending and descending, with good tone and logical fingering, at a steady tempo.All scales are to be played legato unless otherwise indicated.ScalesPentascalesTwo-octave formula patternFour-octave formula pattern102


CONTENTSScale in Broken Legato OctavesAppendicesChordsTriad Sequence (Preparatory)Broken triadsSolid/blocked triads with rests (Levels 1–4)Solid/blocked triads without rests (Levels 5–6)Dominant 7th chords of major keys, broken and solid/blocked103


CONTENTSAppendicesLeading-tone diminished 7th chords of minor keys, broken and solid/blockedFour-note chords, broken alternate-note patternDominant 7th and leading-tone diminished 7th chords, broken alternate-note patternArpeggiosTonic arpeggios104


CONTENTSDominant 7th and leading-tone diminished 7th arpeggiosAppendicesChord ProgressionsThe following chord progressions are examples only. Other versions using appropriate voice leading are acceptable. Chord progressionsin minor keys should be based on the harmonic minor scale. For example, in Levels 5–6, the minor progression is i–V–i.I–V–I chord progression (Levels 5–6)I–IV–V 6–54–3–I chord progression (Level 8)I–IV–V–I chord progression (Level 7)I–vi–IV–V 64–V 8–7 –I chord progression (Levels 9–10)105


CONTENTSAppendix B: Musicianship ExamplesAppendicesSample ear tests and sight-reading tests for Preparatory A to Level 10 are published in Four Star® Sight Reading and Ear Tests, <strong>2015</strong> EditionFHM.Ear Tests: Clapback (examples only)Preparatory APreparatory BLevel 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Ear Tests: Intervals (examples only)Levels 1–4Intervals played ascending and descending. Refer to each level for specific intervals.106


CONTENTSAppendicesLevels 5–9Intervals played melodic form followed by harmonic form. Refer to each level for specific intervals.Level 10Intervals played melodic form (ascending or descending) or harmonic form.Ear Tests: Playback (examples only)Preparatory APreparatory BLevel 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Level 5107


CONTENTSAppendicesLevel 6Level 7Level 8Level 9Level 10Ear Tests: Chord Progressions (examples only)Level 5Level 6108


CONTENTSLevel 7AppendicesLevel 8Level 9Level 10109


CONTENTSSight Reading: Rhythm (examples only)Preparatory AAppendicesPreparatory BLevel 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Sight Reading: Rhythm and Playing (examples only)Levels 5–10Example from Level 5; the boxed passage is the sight rhythm excerpt.110


CONTENTSPractical Examination Day Checklist for StudentsBefore You Leave HomePlan to arrive 15 minutes early.Complete your Examination Program Form.Bring original copies of all the music being performed in the examination.Mark the pieces being performed with a paper clip or a “sticky note.”Bring an additional copy of any repertoire you are not performing from memory.Points to Remember• Photo ID may be requested before a student is admitted to the examination room.• Photocopied music is prohibited unless authorized by the publisher.• Recording devices are strictly prohibited in the examination room.• Electronic devices, phones, books, notes, bags, and coats must be left in the areadesignated by the Center Representative.• Parents, other family members, friends, and teachers must wait in the designatedwaiting area.• Standing or listening outside the examination room door is prohibited.• The performance of repertoire may be interrupted by the examiner when an assessmenthas been made.What to Expect from a <strong>Piano</strong> Examination• A friendly, professional atmosphere.• The undivided attention of an examiner.• An objective assessment of your performance of repertoire, etudes, technical tests, ear tests,and sight reading.• The examiner’s written evaluation online within four weeks.After the ExaminationAccess your examination marks and examiner comments through the “Examination Results” link atexaminations.rcmusic.ca (Canada) or musicdevelopmentprogram.org (US).111

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