GRADE FOUR Length of the examination: 25 minutes Examination Fee: Co-requisite: Please consult the current examination application form for the schedule of fees. None. There is NO written examination co-requisite for the awarding of the Grade 4 Practical Certificate. Requirements & Marking NOTE: The examination program must include at least ONE work by a Canadian composer. The Canadian work may be chosen from the List Pieces OR the Studies Lists OR as the Supplementary Piece. Pieces ‘Candidates must be prepared to play THREE pieces, one from each of List 4, List B, and List C below, chosen to ccontrast in style, key, tempo, etc. Your choice must include THREE different composers All pieces must be performed from memory. [Requirement Total Marks THREE LIST PIECES To be performed from memory, one from each of List A (Baroque) List B (Classical/Romantic) List C 20th Century) TWO STUDIES One from The New Millennium Series, and One from either The New Millennium Series or Study List It ‘ONE SUPPLEMENTARY PIECE TECHNICAL TESTS Scales Triad/Chords Arpeggios SIGHT READING Rhythm Pattern Piano Passage ‘AURAL TESTS ‘VIVA VOCE, MARKS FOR MEMORY List pieces only (2 marks each) TOTAL POSSIBLE MARKS.GRADE 4 All pieces were available in print at the time this syllabus was prepared. Though suggested editions have been given below to assist candidates in identifying and purchasing music, ANY STANDARD EDITION may be used for the examination. NMS = New Millennium Piano Series, Grade 4, published by Waterloo Music, 1999 * = Canadian composer LIST A Base, W. ‘Rigaudon in A minor NMS: BACH, JS. ‘March in D (Amma Magdalena, Anh 122) Menuet in G (Anna Magdalena, Anh 116) ‘Menuet in D miner, BWV 132 Mausete (English Suite in G minor, BIPV 808) ny edition COREL A. Swabands in E minor Festival Series, 1Y) Harts HANDEL, G.F. Hiompipe in D minor Ns. Sarabande in D minor (4 Handel Album) Universal PACHELBEL, J. again C NMS. Purcett, 1 Hompipe in B® (Baroque Bra) Alfred ‘Trumpet Tune in D NMS: Rameau, J.P. First Sarabande in A minor Xs. NMS. ‘iain D minor, L423/K 32 NMS. Minuet, 3K. 836 Alfred (Gcarlatt-An Iireduetion) Sonaa in G, L.79/K.391 Any edition Sonsia in G, L83/K431 ‘Any edition ‘Sonaia in C, L217/K.736 (Minuet) ‘Any edition ‘TELEMANN, GP. Cantabile in F (Clvierbaclein) Schott [Laure in A minor NMS: LIST B ace, CPE. “Alleg in G (Sons of Bach) Poters Bac, WF. ‘Allegro in G minor (Sons of Bach) Peters BEETHOVEN, L. Ezonsaise in A Ns. Capen, M. ‘Sonatins in G, Op 36, No.2 Grd mov') ws Senatns in C, Op. 36,No.3 (3rd mov') Any edition Deas, A. ‘Sonatina in C, Op. 168, No.3 Rondo) ‘Any edition ‘Sonatina in F,Op. 168, No. I (Ist mov') ‘ny edition Emancn, A. ‘Spinning Song. Op. 14 Alfred (veryays Perfect Masterpieces, IV) Gusurr, ‘SoestinsinC, Op. 188, No. (Istmovt) Any edition ‘Sonatina in G, Op. 188,No.3 (Istmov't) Any edition Hay FI Menset & Trio in C Ns Diverimento in D, Hob XVII (Minuet & Trio) Any edition Sonata in F, Hob XVUS (Scherzo) ‘Any edition 23 Hook, J. Rondo in F Hanis Sonatina in D NMS Komen, L. Sonatina in G, Op. 300, (st mov') Ns KuMLau, Fe Sonatina in C, Op. 5, No. 1 Qnd mov’) Ns Sonatina in F, Op. $5, No.4 (2nd mov’) NMS Konak, T. “Alum for the Young, Op. 62 Schiemer ‘Choose ANY ONE of 'No. 1 Onee Upon a Time No.2. The Clock No. ALitle Cradle Sone Mozart, W.A. Allegre nF, K.1Sa NMS Mozaet, W.A. (ATTRIBUTED) Bread and Butter NMS PAGANELL, G.A- Sonatina in A (1759) (2nd mov") NMS PLEvEL, LJ. Sonatina in © (Ronda) (More Select Sonatinas) Belwin Mills REINECKE, C. Prelude, Op. 183, No 1 (5 Serenades) Haris (Piano Classics, 48) Scum, J. ‘Allegre moderato (Sonatina in G, Op. 249, No.2) Belwin Mis (More Select Sonatinas) SCHUMANN, R. ‘Album forthe Young, Op. 68 ‘Choose ANY ONE of 1No.6 The Poor Orphan No, 16 First Loss Any edition ‘The Happy Farmer, Op. 68, No. 10 “Any edition Op. 68, No.8 NMS Any edition ‘Choose ANY ONE of 1No. 5 March ofthe Tin Soldiers No. 15 Itlian Song No, 16 Old French Song ‘Sweet Dreams, Op. 39, No.21 NMS LisTC >BAGLEY, P. ‘Games my Parents Taught Me Waterloo (CEMTA Jubilee) BARTOK, For Children, 1 Any edition ‘Choose ANY ONE of ‘Nos. 4,8, 13, 22,27, 33,34, 35 For Children, IT ‘Any edition Choose ANY ONE of Nos. 15,33, 34 Highway Robber NMSBERLIN, B. ‘Monkeys in the Tree BERNSTEIN, S. Dragons ‘Choose ANY ONE of ‘The Grampy Dragon ‘The Snoring Dragon ‘The Magie Bells Racoons, Bk. I (Choose ANY ONE of Priendship ‘Swoosh and Crash BLAIR, D. Waltz (Alberta Sule) BOUCHARD, R. “Animato Avocado (Sounds Delicious) Staccato Taco Sounds Delicious) BRUCE, R. “Toccata (24 Easy Pieces) BurcmaLeR, J. F. Ballade in C minor, Op 100, No. 15 *CaTON, F. “Twilight *CouLTHARD, J. “The Rider onthe Plain (arly Pieces for Plano) *cRosny, A. Punny Puppy (Ir My Dreams) *DUK®, D. Barcerole (Muse of Our Time, 17) “Eruiver, J. Cats Pajamas ‘The Big White Duck Studies GRADE 4 Schroeder Tera Alberta Keys Black Cat Black Cat Black Cat Ms Ms Alberta Keys Haris Waterloo Alberta Keys ‘Albers Key Fen, laby (Passion Musi forthe Yur Plait, 1) snaxsen, 3. ‘Allegro (No.1 of Deu Dawes Fantastique) KanaLevony, D. ‘ASal Story, Op. 27, No.6 Dance on the Lawn, Op. 27,No. 17 *Lauimenre, Midnight Sharks MAYiAPAR, S Polks, Op 28,No. 7 (Plano Classis, 48) Msxorn, 6-C. “Te Brock (Poemet) *Moss, E Calypso Boy NowTOs, C. Oriental Flower (eros Play itAgain orsren,T. Polka Marra SonatinenVorsyje) PATERSON, The Loon (Pianimals) sRAA. County Dance (Songs for Children) Roun, Prelude No.4 in B® minor Snostakovici, D. 'ASad Fairy Tale, Op. 68, No.5 TTANSAN, A Dancing Bear (Pour Les Enfants, ) ‘TeaEREPNIN,A.N. Oia Tale McA Waterloo Ns Any edition ns Hane F. Columbo Hanis Boosey NMS NMS Candidates must be prepared to play TWO contrasting studies. Memorization is recommended though NOT required. ‘Studies must be chosen as follows: EITHER Choose TWO Studies from The New Millennium Piano Series, Grade 4, of Conservatory Canada, published by Waterloo Music, 1999 (see Study List 1, below) Choose ONE Study from The New Millennium Piano Series, Grade 4, of Conservatory Canada, published by Waterloo Music, 1999 (see Study List I, below) and ONE Study from Study List 1 (Alternate Studies), below. STUDY LIST I (New Millennium Series, Grade 4) *BeDroRD, R. Lite Drum BuoK, ¥. ‘Melancholy Song, *Boucan, R. ‘Study fora Tired Left Hand BURGMOLLER, JF Harmony of the Angels, Op. 100, No. 21 Ns Ms NMS NMS Concone, G. ude (Energico) in A minor “*BCKHARDT-GRAMATTE, S.C, ENGLISH TRAD. (ARR. PALMER) NMS NMS MsGRADE 4 STUDY LIST I (Alternate Studies) *ancutn,¥. asauisD yan Litle Canons for Plana) cue Ploing Ball Any eon Mnolydn(@ Lie Cavonfor Plano) EMC (20 Chen's Pcs, Op.2, No.5) sme sxuorn te Auta ala (24 any Pees) Blak Cot ie Rie Fay Fre) aris boncuolian, Nonron, The Clear Steam, Op, 100,N0.7 Aes Chey roanes, 2 Boosey 125 Progress Pees) Feary Work feronpes 3 Booey ‘The Swallow, Op. 100, No. 24 Aes Maret Micuoies Bowey (25 Progresie Pees sononann R Duyenvon,Jak Litle Ede Any edtion ‘Ecole Primaire, Op. 176 ‘Any edition (Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 14) Coote ANY OME of Nos 14,24 sonrre Fann ‘Agia minor Aled ‘March (Finger Paintings) ‘Shawnee ‘(Best Traditional Piano Etudes, II) Moule gh ger Pinan) Shawnee Allerton Alea shoes (Bes Tradonl Plano Bae, 1) aperichs No.1 Waco vane, Conve 1A Vilage Feast (ive Pieces for Chiren) Wt The Hikes Song (etal Series, 1) Maris Lutes Mir (ve Piece for Chron) Wao Gousston, Coneraton with aRobot Strqust 1) Galaxy ‘Sagittarius Sunset (Starguest, 11) Galaxy Supplementary Piece Candidates must be prepared to play ONE Supplementary Piece. This piece need not be from the Syllabus lists, and ‘may be chosen entirely at the discretion of the teacher and student. It may represent a period or style of piece not already included in the examination program, but which holds special interest for the candidate. The choice must be within the following guidelines: 1) The equivalent level of difficulty of the piece may be at a higher grade level, providing it is within the technical and musical grasp of the candidate. 2) Pieces below the equivalent of Grade 3 level of difficulty are not acceptable. 3) The piece must be for solo piano. Duets and trios are not acceptable. 4) Candidates with exceptional talent for improvisation may wish to improvise upon a theme of their choice. In this case, items 1 and 2 (above) will apply. Marks will be given for originality, musical inventiveness, and structural unity. Special approval is not required for the Supplementary Piece. However, poor suitability of the choice may be reflected in the mark. Memorization is encouraged, though NOT required. Technical Tests Al technical tests must be played from memory, evenly, with good tone, logical fingering. Metronome markings should be regarded as minimum speeds. KEYS REQUIRED IN GRADE FOUR ‘New keys for this grade are given in bold type; review keys are given in regular type. New Keys Review Keys Major BP, ED CDA Minor__[e. ab 25GRADE 4 SCALES To be played ascending AND descending, in the keys stated Kos Tans] Octaves |W Arialation + Major BYEP,CD,A Together z 92 | Tegato & staccato in eighth notes Tamoniec minor | gab Together z 92 | Tegato & staccato in eighth notes Melodieminor [ead Together 7 ‘92 | Tegato & staccato mn eighth notes Contrary motion | ED Together z 32 Tegato in eighth notes Chromatic ‘beginning on D Tossther z 92 | Tegaio in eighth notes Whole Tone beginning on C Separately z 92 | Tegato in eighth notes Note: Example: Whole Tone Seale Do NOT repeat the upper tonic note. Do NOT play either the tonic chord or a cadence at the end of the scale. TRIADS/CHORDS To be played from memory, ascending AND descending, in the keys stated. To Postion | Wands] Onaves | 1 Nae Values de Solid Triads BELA Root Tnversions | Topaer-| 1 | 158 — in quarier nts, each poston (Major & Minor) _| ag separated by a quarter rest Broken Triads —[ BYE A | Root Tavesions [ Togaier | 1] 76 in pet hth nates (Major & Minor) | a2 ARPEGGIOS To be played from memory, ascending AND descending, in the keys stated. Trands | Octves | iM. | Noe Values L Rapes BET Rotary satay | 280 reves Qiajor& Minor) [a § 26GRADE 4 Example: Arpegaios Sight Reading Candidates are required to perform at si below. The candidate be given a it a) a rhythmic exercise and b) a passage of piano score as described ief period to scan the score, but not to "practise silently" before beginning to play. Candidates must perform each section without counting aloud. It is recommended that candidates maintain a steady beat, and avoid the unnecessary repetition caused by aitempting to correct errors during the performance. Example: b) Piano Passage 2a @_Riytim W)_Plano Passage To tap, clap or play on one note (at the candidate's | To play at sight a simple piano passage, within the choice) a simple rhythm, limits of the great (or grand) staff with the melod} Length 4 bars the right hand, Hands together; appropriate fingering Time signature 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 will be given. Note values whole, 1/2, dotted 1/2, 1/4, Keys Major -C, G, D, F, BE 1/8, dotted 1/4 followed by 1/8, Minor - a, ed dotted 1/8 followed by 1/16. Length 4-8 bars Rest values whole, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 ‘Time Signature 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 Note values whole, 1/2, dotted 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 Rest values whole, 1/2, 1/4 . . Example: a) Rhythm . Aural Tests ‘The candidate will be required: i) atthe candidate's choice, to play back OR sing back to any vowel, a short melody of 214, 3/4 or 4/4 time, based on the first five notes of a major scale, after the Examiner has: ‘Y named the key [only the major keys of C, F, G or D will be used] to eight notes, in ¥ played the 4-note chord on the tonic in broken form played the melody twice ‘The melody will begin on the tonic note. Following is the approximate level of difficulty: 27GRADE 4 ii) to identify any of the following intervals after each one has been played once by the Examiner in broken form: ABOVE a given note BELOW a note ‘major 3rd perfect 4th minor 3rd perfect Sth perfect 4th perfect octave perfect Sth ‘perfect octave iii) to identify major or minor triad chords, solid form, in close, root position only. Each triad chord will be played ONCE by the examiner. iv) to state whether a short passage in chorale style, about 6 to 8 bars in length, is in a major or a ‘minor key, and whether the final cadence is either Perfect (V-I) or Interrupted/Deceptive (V-VI). Viva Voce Candidates must be prepared to give verbal answers to questions on the THREE List pieces selected for the examination, Candidates must ensure that all teaching notes and other written comments are removed from the score before the examination. The questions will include the following elements: 4) to find and explain all of the signs (including clefs, time signatures, key signatures, accidentals, ctc.), articulation markings (legato, staccato, accents, phrase or slur markings, et.), dynamic and tempo markings, and other musical terms as they may be found in the three selected pieces. ii) without reference to the score, to give the title, key and composer of the piece. fii) 10 explain the meaning of the title of the piece. iv) to give a few relevant details about the composer (List A and List B only). 'V) _ with direct reference to the score, to explain briefly simple form and key structures, including any ‘obvious modulations. 28GRADE FIVE Length of the examination: 25 minutes Examination Fee: Please consult the current examination application form for the schedule of fees. Co-requisite: Successful completion of the following written examination is required for the awarding of the Grade 5 Practical Certificate. Theory 1 2 Requirements & Marking 5 ‘Requirement 2 THREE LIST PIECES = ‘To be performed from memory, one from each of 2 List A (Baroque) 10 List B (Classical/Romantic) 10 S List C (20th Century) 10 yO STUDIES serene ern ‘One from The New Millennium Series, and 5 One from either The New Millennium Series or 5 Study List ‘ONE SUPPLEMENTARY PIECE TECHNICAL TESTS 16 - Scales ° ‘Triad/Chords E Arpeggios KEYBOARD SKILLS Progressions 2 Harmonization 4 Transposition 4 SIGHT READING Rhythm Pattern 2 iano Passage 6 ‘AURAL TESTS % VIVA VOCE (List Pieces only) 6 MARKS FOR MEMORY 6 TOTAL POSSIBLE MARKS, 100 NOTE: The examination program must include at least ONE work by a Canadian composer. The Canadian work may be chosen from the List Pieces OR the Studies Lists OR as the Supplementary Piece. 29 > 2 > List pieces only (2 marks each) ” 7 y y - yPieces GRADE 5 Candidates must be prepared to play THREE pieces, one from each of List A, List B, and List C below, chosen to contrast in style, key, tempo, ete. Your choice must include THREE different composers All pieces must be performed from memory. All pieces were available in print atthe time this syllabus was prepared. Though suggested editions have been given below to assist candidates in identifying and purchasing mi ‘may be used for the examination. ANY STANDARD EDITION NMS = New Millennium Piano Series, Grade 5, published by Waterloo Music, 1999 * = Canadian composer LIST A Bac, 1S. Gavotte in Eb (French Suite Mo. 4, BWY 815, Minuet in E (Prench Suite Mo. 6, BWY 817) Prelude in C minor, BWV 934 Prelude nC, BWV 939 Prelude in Ciminor, BWV 999 Bacu, JS. (ATTRIBUTED) Polonaise in F (dima Magdalena, Anh 117) Baneerr, J. Sig in B minor (CHAMBONNIERES, J Gigue in G minor Barogue Plano) Sarabande in G (Jeunes Zephirs) ‘caorr, W. Sarabande (Suite No. 4 in C) Gaavrnen, C. Thad in C HANpeL, G.F. ‘Chaconne Con Varizioni in G Fantasia in D minor KinpERMANN, JE. Ballet in E minor (arogue Piano) [KinwsenceR, JP. Passepied (Pieces in the Elementary Grades 1) PAGANEL, GA. Sonatina in D (Band ) (Ist mov) Sonata jn C minor, L-387/K.40 Sro.ze1, GH. Bourtée (WF, Bach Notebook) Menuet in G minor (WF Bach Notebook) ‘Tenemann, GP. ‘Ariain@ Bourrée in A (Dance Music from Three Centuries) wir, C3 Passacaglia in D minor Baroque Piano) ‘Any edition NMS ‘Any edition “Any edition NMS ‘Any edition Ns Aled NMS Any edition Ns Ns NMS Aled Schirmer Henle Yorkiown NMS Any edition ‘Any edition “Any edition Ns NMS ‘Curwen Alfred LST B ANDRE, JA. Rondo in (Plano Classes, $a) Hanis Sonatina in G, Op. 34 (Ist mov') NMS Bach, CPE. “Allegretto in E minor Ms LaCarline ‘Any edition (orceaue divers pour elavecin, Wa. 117) March in G (Anna Magda, nh 124) Any edition BEETHOVEN, L. ‘Minuet & Trio in C, WoO 10, No. 1 Any edition ‘Minuet in G, WoO 10, No.2 ‘Any edition Sonatina in F, Anh 5,No.2(Istmovt) NMS Curmenti, M. ‘Sonatina in G, Op.36,No.2(Ist movt) Any edition Sonatinain F,Op.36,No.4@nd movi) Anyediton Diane, Sonatina in G, Op. 168,No.2 (Ist mov') Any edition Gree, E. ‘Aiea (lyric Pieces, Op. 12, No. I) Schirmer Walt lyric Pieces, Op. 12, No.2) ‘Any edition NMS Ns Any edition Sonata in F, Hob XVLA9 (Ist mov') ‘Any edition Sonaia in CHob XVI/I0 (Menuet and rio) Any edition Sonaia in Ab, Hob XVLI3 (2nd mov't) NMS HOPMAN, | ‘Tanaied, Op. 77, No. 6 Ns Kumav, ‘Six Vatiations in G, Op. 2, No.1 Ns Sonatinain G, Op.55,No, 2(Istmovt) _Belwin/Mils KutiaK, T. ‘Scenes from Childhood, Op. 62 Peters Choose ANY ONE of No.3. Grandmother Tells a Ghost Story No, 12. Bvening Bell ‘Mozarr, L. ‘March in F (Notebook for Wolfgang) Schott MozaRr, W.A. ‘Andantino in EP, K. 236 ‘NMS ‘Minuet in D, K. 3158 (315g), No.3 ‘Alfred (At the Piano With Mozart) Siciliano in D Minor, K 150 Allred (At the Piano With Mozar) ‘Viennese Sonatina in A,No.2 (2nd mov") Any edition 30Mystivece, J. Divertimento in D, No. 3 (asters of he Sonatina, 11D Reinecke, C. Romance (ausmuslt, Op. 77) Scum, J. Sonatina in D, Op. 207, No.1 (Ist mov') Scuvaeny, F. ‘Waltz in B minor, Op. 18, D.145 SCHUMANN, R. night Rupert (Album forthe Young. Op. 68, No. 12) Siclienne List C *AnciER, V. ig Song ofthe Plains (Bleven Short Pieces) BARTOK, B. For Chliren, 1 (Choose ANY ONE of ‘Nos. 6, 10,18, 20,23, 26,28, For Children, 11 ‘Choose ANY ONE of Nos. 11, 18,19, 20,29 Pentatonic Melody (Mlirokosmes, 1/61) Romance BERNSTEIN, S. Birds, ‘No.1 The Purple Finch [No.4 The Seagull ‘No.7 The Penguin Bruce, R. Rag Doll ‘CannoLL, W. ‘Alone at Sunset (Sea Ills) From the Cliffs Sea Idi) Sea Nymphs *Cueney, B Elegy for amisty afternoon *CouTanD, J. Cello Threnody (Music ofour Tine, ¥) On the Lawn *Cnosny, A. ‘The Stormy Sea (In My Dreams) *Davenrort, G. Sarabande (Festival Series, 1) *DuKE,D. ‘Cape Breton Lullaby (Music of Our Time, V) “The Unicoms Pavane (sic of Our Time, Y) prunes, J. Cool Cat ‘Sanday Morning GRADE 5 Alfred Any edition Alfred NMS ‘Any edition Ns nus Alberta Keys Any edition Any edition Boosey NMS. Schroeder Black Cat Forsyth Forsyth NMS NMS Watertoo NMS Nasss Hasss Ms Waterloo Alberta Keys NMS oPALA, G. ‘Australian Suite, Op. 2 Choose ANY ONE of Black Swan Emu Koala Kookabura Lyre Bird Platypus Fur, B. ‘A Painted Shepherd Pipe Town & Country) Guito8c, W. (Canal Steet Blues (Sul More New Orleans Jazz) ‘New Orleans Nightfall (New Orleans Jazs) GRETCHANINOFT, A. Melancholy Tune (Glass Beads Op 123, No. 4) Moming Prayer (A Chil's Day Op. 109) Grandmothers Waltz (A Childs Day, Op. 109) KaBALEvsky, D, Cradle Song (Children's Pieces, Op. 27, No.8) Falk Dance (24 Pieces for Children, Op. 39, No. 17) Sonatina in A minor, Op. 27, No. 18 KencaneR, TF Miniature in C minor, Op. $2, No. 165 (Plano Classics, 56) Leyyrsky, 0. BMI ais wats wits Aiea Sehot Sehot Any edition ‘Any edition ns Haris ‘The Merry-Go-Round (Childhood Memories) Haris Murn, M. Dance of the Scarecrow (Special Collection of Inermediate Favorite Plano Solos, I) Indian Serenade (Gpecal Collection of Intermediate Favorite Pano Solo, 11) Mout, W. Jamaican Serenade (Piano Classes, 58) Noxron, C. ‘A Whimsy (Mierastyes, 1%) InaHumry (Microjaz, 1) Promises (More Microjaz, 1) Spring Song (Microjazs, 1) Wombling *oucnTextoxy, D. ‘Teasing Ostinto (Festival Series, ¥) Prvro, 0. Serenade (Plano Cassis, 6) “*ScuNEIDER, E. ‘A Lite Game (Eleven Pieces) ‘Suostaxovicu, D. ‘The Mechanical Doll, Op. 69, No.6 "TANSMAN, A. In Memory of George Gershwin 1925" "WATSON HENDERSON, R. “Tag (Six Miniatures) swuensc, G. LaDanse aQuinte (Twelve Glimpses) Alfred Aled Boosey Boosey Boosey NMS Hass Haris Schneider nas McA Haris BooseyGRADE 5 Studies Candidates must be prepared to play TWO contrasting studies. Memorization is recommended though ‘Studies must be chosen as follows: EITHER Choose TWO Studies from The New Millennium Piano Series, Grade 5, of Conservatory Canada, published by Waterloo Music, 1999 (see Study List J, below) Choose ONE Study from The New Millennium Piano Series, Grade 5, of Conservatory Canada, published by Waterloo Music, 1999 (see Study List 1, below) and ONE Study from Study List IJ (Alternate Studies), below. STUDY LIST I (New Millennium Series, Grade 5) “ALEXANDER, D. Meas, S. Zine Pink nus ‘A Curious Story, Op. 138, No.9 Ns BURGMOLLER, LF. HooK, J. Sorrow, Op. 100, No. 16 nus Aisin A, Op. 37 Ns sPALA,G. =NiawaT, Le Posthide in D minor, Op. 7 Masquerade Ns Guaurrr, C. Reinwow, H. ‘Storm And Stress, Op. 140, No.2 Ns Rhythmic Stady, Op. $7, No.8 Ns STUDY LIST I (Alternate Studies) “Ancien, V. LeCourrey, F. Dance (Eleven Short Pieces) Albers Keys ‘Allegretto in © Allied Quiet Moments Here and Now) ‘Alberta Keys (est Traditional Piano Etudes, I) BERTINI, H. -MAYKAPAR, S. ‘Andantino in A minor Alfred Etude in A minor McA (Best Traditonal Plano Etudes, 1) INAKADA,Y. Bren, A. Dance ofthe Aborigines McA ‘Andante maestoso Alfred (Gapanese Festival) (ect Traditional Pano Eudes, 1) Nowos, C. BLoci, E. Imps (More Microjaze, 2) Boosey Elves (Enfantines) (Car Fischer Misty-Fyed (Mlerosyes, 1) Boosey BoRTKIEWICZ, S. Mix and Match More Micrajazs, 1) Boosey ‘The Hardy Tin Soldier Op. 30, No.3 Nani PaRUsinov, A. (Festiva Series, Y) Round Dance MCA “The Gipsy; Op. $4, No. Any edition (ussian Music for the Young, Pianist, 1) “BoucnanD, R. Pincay, J Un Canadien Erant (Heritage) Black Cat Lydian Labyrinth (Modal Moods) Joyal Duyennoy, JB. Pozz0u, E. Ecole Primaire, Op. 176 ‘Any edition Soldier's March (iccole Seite) ‘Choose ANY ONE of ROLLIN, C. 3-18 Allegretto in A minor 3/4 Jump (Jaze @ Lite, Jaze a Lot) Alfred No. 19 Andante in B Rowuey, A. {GINESSINA, ¥. Prelude & Fugue No.2 Chester Bude on Black Keys MCA (ive Miniature Preludes & Fugues) (Russian Music forthe Young Plans, I) StaRER, HELLER, 8. Shades of Blue (Sketches in Color MCA Etude in E minor, Op. 47, No. 15 Haris TAKACS, J. (Piano Classes, $6) Retum of the Herd Universal HeNGEVELD, G. (From Far Away Places) Easy Improvisations No. 1 Universal ‘Zamanc, V. (13 Easy Improvisations) ‘A Sad Mood MCA KABALEVSKY,D. (ussian Music for the Young, Plans, 1) ‘Who will Win the Argument? ‘Any edition (For Chilren, Op. 88, No.2) 32GRADE 5 Supplementary Piece Candidates must be prepared to play ONE Supplementary Piece. This piece need not be from the Syllabus lists, and may be chosen entirely at the discretion of the teacher and student. It may represent a period or style of piece not already included in the examination program, but which holds special interest for the ‘candidate, The choice must be within the following guidelines: 1) The equivalent level of difficulty of the piece may be at a higher grade level, providing it is within the technical and musical grasp of the candidate, 2) Pieces below the equivalent of Grade 4 level of difficulty are not acceptable. 3) Candidates with exceptional talent for improvisation may wish to improvise upon a theme of their choice. In this case, items 1 and 2 (above) will apply. Marks will be given for originality, musical inventiveness, and structural unity. Special approval is not required for the Supplementary Piece, However, poor suita be reflected in the mark, Memorization is encouraged, though NOT required. of the choice may Technical Tests All technical tests must be played from memory, evenly, with good tone, logical fingering. Metronome ‘markings should be regarded as minimum speeds, KEYS REQUIRED IN GRADE FIVE New keys for this grade are given in bold type; review keys are given in regular type. New Keys Review Keys “Major AD BSED G ‘Minor fe on SCALES To be played ascending AND descending, in the keys stated. os ands Wajor AP, BY EPG | together z TOO | Tgato Br saceaio Tech Hamoneninor [hee Tosser z Too | Tego & staccato in eighth notes Nelodioninor hese Tosser z 100 | Tegate & saseato in eighth notes Contrary motion | B,C Together z TOO | Tegato in eighth notes [begin with each | (harmonic) thumb on the same ete) Gronaiis Teginning on [Together z TOO | Tegatc in eighth notes Whole Tone Beginning on Together z BS__| Tegato in eighth notes 33GRADE 5 Note: Do NOT repeat the upper tonic note. Do NOT play either the tonic chord or a cadence at the end of the scale. ‘Example: Whole Tone Seale TRIADS/CHORDS To be played ascending AND descending, in the keys stated. NOTE: i) For Dominant 7th Chords and Arpeggios, the examiner will ask the candidate fo play the dominant 7th chord in the key of [name] major. (For example, if asked to play the dominant 7th the key of G major, then the candidate will play the notes DF" AC.) Tae Postion —] Wands] Oates | 000 Nove Values L [Sara tras] A®, B®, G | Root inversions [Together [2 76 [in quarir notes WITHOUT (Major & Minor) | f,€ is ress Sc any ‘of AD, ED, G | Root & Inversions [Separately TY 76 in half notes inant 70) ese eal ‘Broken AP_ED,G | Root & lnversions | together z Te —[ in wiplet eighth notes Qisior& Minot) | Broken Cl ‘OF AD, ED, G | Root & Inversions | eparately | 1 Fé | in eighth notes @ominant 7) ie Example: Broken Dominant 7th Chords ‘Example: Solid Dominant 7TH Chords ARPEGGIOS ‘To be played, ascending AND descending, in the keys stated. Ariculation Tipeasion Tmeighih notes (Major & Minor) Root only Sparncly | > % 34GRADE 5 ee tn eee aa Keyboard Skills Progressions Harmonization Transposition To play chord progressions To harmonize a simple melody at___To transpose a simple melody at sight from memory, using pedal. (see sight, ending with a Perfect. Treble clef only. example below. Candidates Cadence. Root position only. Use Up or down major 2nd. ‘must play the complete five-bar Keyboard style (three notes in R.H.; _C-D of F-G Major only. pattern.) one note in L.H.) Chords I and V Chords and V Keys: C, F, G Major Keys: C, FG Major ‘Chords will be indicated by an x. Example: Progressions Example: Harmonization x x eee Example: Transposition Sight Reading Candidates are required to perform at sight a) @ rhythmic exercise and b) a passage of piano score as described below. The candidate will be given a brief period to scan the score, but not to “practise silently" before beginning to play. Candidates must perform each section without counting aloud. It is recommended that candidates maintain a steady beat, and avoid the unnecessary repetition caused by ‘attempting to correct errors during the performance. 35GRADE 5 [ @)_ Rhythm BD) Piano Passage “To tap, clap oF play on one note Gt the candidates | To play at sight a short plece about equal in difficulty choice) a simple rhythm. to pieces of Grade 2 level. Length 4 bars Keys Major & Minor up to and including Time signature 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 2 sharps or flats, Note values variety of values including Length 8-12 bars triplets and tes Rest values whole, 12, 1/4, 1/8 Example: a) Rhythm Aural Tests ‘The candidate will be required: i ii) iv) at the candidate's choice, to play back OR sing back to any vowel, a short melody of six to eight notes, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 time, based on the first five notes and the lower leading tone of a major scale, after the Examiner has: ‘Y named the key [only the major keys of C, F, G of D will be used] ‘played the 4-note chord on the tonic in broken form ¥ played the melody twice. ‘The melody will begin on the tonic note. Following is the approximate level of difficulty: to identify any of the following intervals after the Examiner has played each one once in broken form: ABOVE a note BELOW a note major 3rd major 3rd ‘minor 3rd minor 3rd perfect 4th perfect 4th perfect Sth perfect Sth ‘major 6th perfect octave ‘minor 6th perfect octave 10 identify major or minor triads and dominant 7th chords, solid form, in close, root position only. Each triad/chord will be played ONCE by the Examiner. to state whether a short piece in chorale style is in a major or a minor key, and whether the final cadence is Perfect (V-I) or Plagal (1-1). 36GRADE 5 Viva Voce Candidates must be prepared to give verbal answers to questions on the THREE List pieces selected for the examination. Candidates must ensure that all teaching notes and other written comments are removed from the score before the examination. The questions will include the following elements: i) to find and explain all of the signs (including clef, time signatures, key signatures, accidentals, etc.) articulation markings (legato, staccato, accents, phrase or slur markings, etc.), dynamic and ‘tempo markings, and other musical terms as they may be found in the three selected pieces. without reference to the score, to give the title, key and composer of the piece. to explain the meaning of the ttle of the piece. to give a few relevant details about the composer (List A and List B only). with direct reference to the score, to explain briefly simple form and key structures, including any obvious modulations. 37