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2 Revised Edition To be used in conjunction with the Guild Handbook Published by the Australian Guild of Music Education Inc (A V), Kooyong, Victoria Version control: 01A ( ) VERSION CONTROL Reference: ( ) Book Volume Edition Date Change New edition Minor updates Minor typo updates ONLINE EDITION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, arranged, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, manual, mechanical, photographic, chemical, electronic or otherwise, without the prior permission of the Australian Guild of Music Education Inc (A V). Copyright 2009 by Australian Guild of Music Education Inc The moral rights of the authors are asserted.

3 AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION RECITAL CONTEMPORARY PIANO Preparatory to Recital Diploma Examination

4 CONTENTS GUILD INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION TO THE CONTEMPORARY PIANO RECITAL SYLLABUS Instruments... 4 Sight Reading and Ear Tests... 4 Pre requisites... 4 Recital Certificate of Music C.Mus AGM... 4 Recital Diplomas A.Mus AGM... 4 Own Choice... 4 Memory... 5 Performance... 5 Improvisation... 5 Technical Control... 5 The sustaining Pedal... 5 Assessment... 5 Examination Gradings... 5 Scales and Arpeggios... 6 Scale Listing... 6 Reference Books... 9 EXAMINATION OUTLINES Step One (Preparatory) Step Two (Elementary) Step Three (Preliminary) Grade One Grade Two Grade Three Grade Four Grade Five Grade Six Grade Seven Grade Eight Certificate of Music Recital C.MusAGM Associate Recital in Music A.Mus AGM Licentiate Recital in Music L.Mus AGM... 35

5 THE GUILD- MUSIC & SPEECH EDUCATION SYSTEM Australian Guild of Music Education Inc A V The Australian Guild, Music and Speech Education System can be broadly divided into two sections: Public Examinations for music and speech/drama students from beginner to advanced (Licentiate and Fellowship diplomas) Tertiary Courses with Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses for the music industry and Bachelor of Music degree for advanced music training The public examinations are administered by The Australian Guild of Music Education, Public Examinations Division. These examinations cover practical music, music performance, music theory, practical speech and drama, speech and drama theory, oral communication, spoken language development and choric speaking. The printed syllabi for each type of examination, together with a wide-ranging series of publications forms a comprehensive instructional system to aid teachers in developing the skills of their students. The examinations provide recognition for the student s work and teacher recognition is achieved through the Australian Guild Teachers Register. The Creative Skills and Higher Educations programs covering courses in music to Certificate IV (CUS40109), Diploma (CUS50109) and Advanced Diploma (CUS60109) and Bachelor of Music degree (V13940) are provided by the Australian Guild of Music Education, Tertiary Course Division. The AGME is a Registered Training Organisation approved to deliver these courses in all States of Australia. All the courses are on the National Qualifications Register and may be completed by distance education. Videotapes and DVDs ensure that students everywhere receive live instruction. Tapes and DVDs of tutorial centre sessions are dispatched directly to remote students together with written material. In the Higher Education Program Bachelor of Music degree, articulation agreements may be arranged with other Universities for students who wish to continue their studies beyond a first degree. The Bachelor course, like the others, may be completed by distance education, the Kooyong campus and video material providing the appropriate contact between tutors and students. All enquiries to: Address: AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION INC Public Examination Division Australian Guild Conservatorium, 451 Glenferrie Road KOOYONG VIC 3144 AUSTRALIA Ph/fax: guild@hotkey.net.au Website: 2 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

6 AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION (Incorporating the AGMS) The Australian Guild of music Education is a music education body dedicated entirely to Distant Education and Tertiary Courses AGME (Faculty of Music) and the AGME (Public Examination sector) which caters for public examinations in music. THE GUILD ENCOMPASSES BOTH BODIES. The Australian Guild of Music & Speech was/is primarily an examining body in the fields of music & speech. HISTORICAL INFORMATION The AGMS was formed in 1969 and has Syllabi in all traditional areas. The Guild was the first body to evolve an Electronic Organ Syllabus, a Digital Keyboard Syllabus, a Modern Piano Syllabus and modern Woodwind, Brass and Guitar Syllabi. These modern syllabi have all been very successful. The Guild still unequivocally leads in these areas. The AGME (Public examination sector) through an Australia wide system of graded examinations aims to develop music and speech education and skills by promoting uncompromising standards of education in both performing and teaching. To that end, all AGME Syllabi whether traditional or contemporary have been formulated to promote those ideals. AGME Syllabi have been innovatively enhanced to allow candidates and teachers full access to a large selection of works in order to progress to their full potential. AGME Syllabi offer the concept of OWN CHOICE in any List and in any practical subject area on the basis that no one person is the same as another. Many different physical, mental and emotional factors sometimes cause the withdrawal of a candidate s musical interest when confronted with an uncompromising selection of works, as so often happens in many syllabi. The official Syllabi of the AGME are designed to meet the needs of private Teachers, Professional Musicians and Educational Institutions, as well as to cater for those whose desire is to pursue the study and practice of their art chiefly for its aesthetic and spiritual values, if not for professional reasons. Because of the character of the AGME constitution as revealed in the Articles of Association the body is particularly suited for such a purpose. Therefore their Lists will be found to be comprehensive, catering for the academically minded, the performing artist and for those who seek recreation, cultured self expression and the development of a rewarding and satisfying professional life. The AGME conducts many thousands of practical and theory examinations every year throughout Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and in Sabah and Sarawak in Borneo. Malaysia has centres in Kuala Lumpa, Ipoh (North), Penang (Nth West) as well as in the Eastern areas of the country. Additionally, Sabah across the China Sea in North Borneo at Copa, Kinabalu is also a very strong base of Guild activity. Brunei is another successful Centre. An initiative to commence examinations in mainland China is already under way. PUBLICATIONS OUT OF PRINT It is inevitable in any Contemporary Syllabus that publications change and some will go out of print within a space of time. This is unfortunate but a circumstance over which we have no control. TERTIARY PROFESSIONAL COURSES In addition the Guild offer a complete music program to the dedicated student and can offer either by Distance or attendance a range of professional courses in music all fully accredited. VET LEVEL Vet Level courses include Certificate I-IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma. VET Fee Help is available eligible Diploma and Advanced Diploma students. HIGHER EDUCATION BACHELOR OF MUSIC FEE HELP is available to eligible Degree students. This is not Means Tested. AUSTUDY is available for all courses. 3 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

7 CONTEMPORARY RECITAL PIANO SYLLABUS INTRODUCTION This Contemporary Piano Syllabus is an exciting part of the AGME Piano Syllabus range which now covers Piano, Light Classical Piano, Contemporary Piano. Developed by highly qualified experienced musicians and teachers in the field under the guidance of the Director Dr. Ern Knoop and Associate Professor Dr. Ivan Holmes, this Syllabus is proving to be an extremely popular and welcome innovation as part of the extensive AGME Piano Syllabus range. Feedback from teachers nationwide has been taken into account in an endeavour to keep in tune with current trends and change within the music industry. The Syllabus is user friendly for all ages and repertoire covers a wide variety of styles including Jazz/Rock, Cocktail Piano, Techno, Funk, and arrangements of well known Movie themes and Musicals. There are also opportunities for Ensembles, Duets and Accompanying for those who wish to include these skills in their programs. Examinations are available from early introductory through to an impressive and exhilarating set of Recital Diplomas. The Syllabus is approved by the Queensland Board of Studies for inclusion on the Queensland Certificate of Education. RELEVANT NOTES FOR TEACHERS AND CANDIDATES 1. INSTRUMENTS Instruments which may be used are acoustic piano, digital piano, keyboard. Electronic organ may be used in ensemble items in the Program selected. Details of requirements for the various grade levels will be given at the commencement of each Grade syllabus. 2. SIGHT READING AND EAR TESTS Candidates have the option of choosing between Sight Reading and Ear Tests for the Examination. It is important that both skills are developed within the framework of the lesson but one only will be examinable. Examples of Sight Reading and Ear Test for student practice can be found in the recommended PIANO SCHOOL BOOKS PRE REQUISITES There are no Pre requisites for the Certificate of Music C MusAGM/ and Diplomas A MusAGM and L MusAGM Recital Examinations. 4. PROGRAM NOTES Program Notes will be expected as part of the Examination for the higher Grades 5/ 6/ 7 and 8 and for the Recital Examinations, Certificate of Music C MusAGM, and Diplomas A MusAGM and L MusAGM. The Program Notes will form an important part of the Examination and provide evidence of research and thorough understanding of the various styles presented. 5. RECITAL DIPLOMAS A.Mus AGM RECITAL and L.Mus AGM RECITAL The Associate & Licentiate Diplomas in Contemporary Piano may be Recitals performed before an audience. Provision for Video Examinations is also available. Details may be obtained from the Guild Office. 6. OWN CHOICE As an aid to individual student development, Own Choice selections are included in every Grade and Diploma List throughout the entire Syllabus. Own Choice selection to Grade Eight is the responsibility of the teacher & the Syllabus should be used as a guide for difficulty when making a choice. 4 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

8 7. MEMORY Although not a requirement, the playing of all music from memory is to be encouraged as many benefits can be derived from playing from memory. Memory work is expected for part of the Program in the Certificate/ Associate and Licentiate Recital Diploma examinations. 8. PERFORMANCE The importance of personal style development should not be overlooked by teachers and students. This is in accordance with the Guild's philosophy of developing self-esteem and personal skill. But, attention to different styles and accuracy of music in general must not be neglected. It should always be borne in mind that the music which has been chosen for the examination must be played with absolute precision and accuracy in respect of the demands of the style and of the composer's intentions. It is expected that teachers and candidates will give careful consideration to the development of technical skill and musical ability so that the necessary styling demands of the music be adequately met. 9. IMPROVISATION There is provision for Improvisation and embellishment of the sheet copy where appropriate. If candidates elect to improvise, care must be taken to maintain the work s integrity & difficulty 10. TECHNICAL CONTROL. Technical control of the Pianoforte is very important. The wrists must not sag. The correct hand, wrist, arm and finger action is a basic technical requirement, and will always be commented upon in an Examiner's Report if this technique is neglected. 11. THE SUSTAINING PEDAL. Pedaling is very important and should not be lightly dismissed by teachers or students. Therefore, for the purpose of these examinations, the musical use of the pedal will be expected. 12. ASSESSMENT In the examination assessment of candidates, Examiners will carefully consider the following points: Poise, musical control and co-ordination. Development of a personal style, tone and interpretation. Effective use of the sustaining pedal. Technical control of the fingers, hands, wrists and arms. 13. EXAMINATION GRADINGS. The following grading apply to all AGME Step, Grade and Proficiency examinations = High Distinction = C+ Pass = Distinction = C Pass = A Honours = D Pass = B+ Credit. No certificate issued = B Credit = Not Grade Standard. In addition, Not Grade Standard is sometimes used by Examiners when marking any particular section in any examination. This is always an indication that much more work remains to be accomplished in this List. DIPLOMA EXAMINATIONS = High Distinction 90-95= Distinction = Pass 5 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

9 14. SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS. The minimum suggested tempo is always given with each Step or Grade. Scales are based on FOUR notes to the metronome marking. Arpeggios are based on THREE notes to the given metronome indication but it is also advisable to practice them in groups of FOURS at a similar and comfortable tempo. Fluency, accuracy and clarity of all scale and arpeggio requirements is essential. Students are advised not to be satisfied with uneven and careless playing as poor control affects the playing and examination result considerably. Reasonable tempo modifications are allowable if necessary, in Grade Two and above, for the playing of scales in contrary motion and staccato touch. Finger staccato touch (not a detached touch) is required in addition to the normal legato touch for scales in Grade Two and above at the Examiner's discretion. Tonal gradation:- ppp - fff. Crescendo (ascending) and decrescendo (descending) is required for scales from Grade Five and above:- again at the Examiner's discretion. Suggested scale and arpeggio speeds are listed in the technical section of each Step or Grade examination. Rhythmic and notational accuracy in all scales and arpeggios must never be sacrificed for uncontrolled speed in playing. Reasonable fluency in technical work is insisted upon in all Steps and Grade examinations and plodding tempos should be guarded against. Recommended Technical Work Books for each Grade Piano School Bookswww.pianoschoolpublishing.com.au Correct fingering in all scales and arpeggios is ESSENTIAL. 15. RECOMENDED MINIMUM TEMPI. SCALES. ARPEGGIOS. DOMINANT & DIMINISHED 7ths. SCALE tempo is FOUR crotchets to the given MM number. Faster tempi can be used if desired. ARPEGGIO tempo is based on THREE notes to the same MM number. If a grouping of FOUR notes is desired, then choose a comfortable tempo in relation to the given three note MM number. DOMINANT and DIMINISHED 7ths. The MM number is given in brackets. Step 1. Preparatory. One crotchet = MM 100. Step 2. Elementary. " " = MM 100. Step 3. Preliminary. Four crotchets = MM 40. Grade 1. " " = MM 54. Grade 2. " " = MM 66. Grade 3. " " = MM 76. Grade 4. " " = MM 84. Grade 5. " " = MM 96. (MM 84.) Grade 7. " " = MM 108. (MM 92.) 16. SCALE LISTING FOR SIMILAR MOTION and CONTRARY MOTION. The requirements for Scales and Arpeggios are methodically planned for proper development. All keys including enharmonic keys are effectively known by the time Grade Seven has been reached. PREPARATORY ELEMENTARY PRELIMINARY Similar Motion Major C Hands Separate One Octave Similar Motion Major C. G. Hands Separate One Octave Similar Motion Major C. G. Hands Separate One Octave Harmonic A. Minor. Contrary Motion Major C. Hands Together One Octave 6 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

10 GRADE ONE GRADE TWO GRADE THREE GRADE FOUR GRADE FIVE GRADE SIX Similar Motion Major C. G. Hands Together Two Octaves Harmonic Minor A. Hands Together Two Octaves Contrary Motion Major. C. G. Two Octaves Harmonic Minor A. Two Octaves Similar Motion Major D. A. Hands Together Two Octaves Harmonic Minor D. A. Hands Together Two Octaves Melodic Minor D. A Hands Together Two Octaves Contrary Motion Major. D.A. Two Octaves Harmonic Minor D.A. Two Octaves Similar Motion Major E. B. Hands Together Two Octaves Harmonic minor E. B. Hands Together Two Octaves Melodic minor E. B. Hands Together Two Octaves Contrary Motion Major. E. Two Octaves Harmonic Minor E. Two Octaves Similar Motion Major F. Bb. Hands Together Two Octaves Harmonic minor F. Bb. Hands Together Two Octaves Melodic minor F. Bb. Hands Together Two Octaves Chromatic F. Bb. Hands Together Two Octaves Contrary Motion Major. F. Two Octaves Harmonic Minor F. Two Octaves Similar Motion Major Bb. Eb. Hands Together Four Octaves Harmonic minor Bb. Eb. Hands Together Four Octaves Melodic minor Bb. Eb. Hands Together Four Octaves Chromatic Bb. Eb. Hands Together Four Octaves Contrary Motion Major. Bb. Two Octaves Harmonic Minor Bb. Two Octaves Staccato 3rds. C Major Hands Separate Two Octaves Use 2nd and 4th fingers on C & E. Similar Motion Major Eb. Ab Hands Together Four Octaves Harmonic minor Eb. Ab Hands Together Four Octaves Melodic minor Eb. Ab Hands Together Four Octaves Chromatic E. F. Hands Together Four Octaves Contrary Motion Major. Eb. Ab Two Octaves Harmonic Minor Eb. Ab Two Octaves Staccato 6ths C Major Two Octaves Commence on E & C and using the thumb & fifth finger. Double Octaves. Eb Major. Two Octaves 7 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

11 GRADE SEVEN Eb. Harmonic Minor. Two Octaves Similar Motion Major Db. Gb Hands Together Four Octaves Harmonic Minor Db. Gb Hands Together Four Octaves Melodic Minor Db. Gb Hands Together Four Octaves Chromatic Db. Gb. Hands Together Four Octaves Contrary Motion Major Db. Gb. Two Octaves Harmonic Minor Db. Gb. Two Octaves Chromatic Db. Gb. Two Octaves Double Octaves Major Db. Gb Two Octaves Harmonic Minor Db. Gb. Two Octaves 17. ALL GRADES ARPEGGIO LISTING All arpeggios from Grade Three onwards are played both hands together. This list has been compiled for the convenience of teachers. PREPARATORY Nil ELEMENTARY Nil PRELIMINARY Nil GRADE ONE Broken Chord Pattern. Three note groups. Ascending and descending Major. C Hands separate One Octave GRADE TWO Broken Chord Pattern. Four note groups. Hands separate. Ascending and descending Major G Hands separate One Octave Minor D Hands separate One Octave GRADE THREE. Arpeggios Hands together/root position. Ascending & descending Major E. B Two Octaves Minor E. B Two Octaves GRADE FOUR Arpeggios Hands together/root position. Ascending & descending Major F. Bb Two Octaves Minor F. Bb Two Octaves GRADE FIVE. Arpeggios Hands together/root. Position. Ascending & descending. Major Bb. Eb. Two Octaves Minor Bb. Eb GRADE SIX Arpeggios Hands together/root position. Ascending & descending Ascending & descending Ascending & descending Major Eb. Ab Four Octaves. Minor Eb. Ab Four Octaves Dominant 7ths In the keys of Eb. Ab Four Octaves GRADE SEVEN Arpeggios Hands together/ Root position. Ascending & descending Major. Db. Gb Four Octaves Minor Db. Gb Four Octaves Dominant 7ths In the keys of Db. Gb. Four Octaves Hands together/ Root position Ascending & descending. Diminished 7ths In the keys of Db. Gb. Four Octaves Hands together/ Root position Ascending & descending 8 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

12 18. REFERENCE BOOKS. PIANOFORTE. All About Blues Basics for Beginners Michael Furstner Furstner All About Chords, Scales and Simple Improvisation Bks 1 & 2 Michael Furstner Furstner Arranging Popular Music Yamaha Yamaha Blues, Jazz and Rock Riffs for Keyboard (A Practical Guide to Improvisation) William Eveleth Hal Leonard Exploring Backing Tracks Hal Leonard Leonard Exploring Intros and Endings Hal Leonard Leonard First Term at The Piano. Bartok-Reschofsky.. First Pedal Exercises For Piano. Diller-Quaile. Chappell. Foundations of Piano Technique. Coviello. OUP. Hot Trax Margaret Brandman Jazzem Music How to Blitz Sight Reading Samantha Coates Blitzbooks How to Blitz Note Reading Samantha Coates Blitzbooks How to Blitz General Knowledge S. Coates & Abe Cytronowski Blitzbooks How To Practise. (Piano). Bolton. Novello. How To Use the Pedal In Piano Playing. Johnstone. Ashdown. Pedalling the Modern Piano. York Bowen. OUP. Pianoforte Diplomas. G.Tankard. Elkin. Pianoforte Practising. Primer 103. Lowe-Egerton. Novello. Pianoforte Sight Reading. 3 Books. W.Lovelock. Elkin. Pianoforte Technique. Foundation Principles. J.Ching. Murdoch. Pianos and Their Makers. Alfred Dolge. Dover. Points on Pedalling. J.Ching. Forsyth. Principles of Piano Technique & Interpretation. K.Taylor. Novello.. Sight Reading Adventures. M.Hyde. Southern Music. Sight Reading for all Grades & Diplomas. M.Hesse. EMI. Sight Reading Tests. Books 1 and 2. T.Haig. Stainer & Bell. Sight Reading For the Very Young Pianist Joan Last. Technical Work Books/ Piano School each Grade Technique and Expression. Taylor. Novello. The Contemporary Aural Course Margaret Brandman Jazzem Music The Contemporary Chord Workbooks1 & 2 Margaret Brandman Jazzem Music The Contemporary Piano Method Margaret Brandman RUDIMENTS. A Dictionary of Musical Terms. Greening. Williams. A Student's Dictionary of Music. W.Lovelock. Bell. Dictionary of Musical Terms. Baker. Allans.. The Oxford Companion to Popular Music Modern Chords. A comprehensive Guide. Lorrel Sheridan. L.S.Pub. The Rudiments of Music. W.Lovelock. Bell. GENERAL. A Method of Aural Training. 3 Books. Taylor. OUP. A Music Course For Students. Williams. OUP. Australian Composition in the Twentieth Century. OUP. 9 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

13 Elementary Studies in Transposition. Newton. Williams. Harvard Dictionary of Music. Apel. H.E.B. Lives of Great Composers. Pelican. Music For the Handicapped Child. Alvin. Oxford. Music Therapy For Handicapped Children. Nordoff & Robins. George. Orchestral Technique. Jacob. OUP. Piano School Work Books All Grades Pocket Dictionary of Music. Collins. Practical Transposition. H.Chambers. Allans. The Book of Modern Composers. Ewen. Knopf. The Great Conductors. Schonberg. Schuster. The Inner Game of Music. Barry Green. Pan Books. The Instruments of the Orchestra. Evans/Hind.. The New Oxford Companion to Music. Arnold. OUP. The Progress of Music. Dyson. OUP. Transposition at the Keyboard. Rees-Davies. Curwen Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

14 EXAMINATION OUTLINES 11 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

15 CONTEMPORARY PIANO- STEP ONE (PREPARATORY) Examination Time: 10 minutes Minimum pass mark C 65 TECHNICAL WORK SCALES Similar Motion Ascending & Descending Major C Hands Separate One Octave Recommended Technical Work Book Piano School Step One Preparatory PERFORMANCE Three pieces to be performed in total. LIST A- Choose any one piece from the given List to perform. LIST B- Choose any one piece from the given List to perform. LIST C- OWN CHOICE REPERTOIRE LIST Accent on Keys Level 1 Getting it together / High Tea Alfred s Basic Piano Library Level 1A The Donkey Encore on Keys Level 2 Bean Stalk Rag / Dolphins / Heel and Toe Hipno by Bradley Eustace Fantasy on Aura Lee /Jingle Blues / Millennium Ode to Hipno /Twinkle Snap Musical Tales Bk 1. Margaret Goldston Acrobats in the Trees/ Upside Down Piano School Preparatory Answer the Phone/ Haunted House / Joyful Bells Lightly Row / Steam Train /The Lolly Song Primary Level 1 Fanfare / Monkey Mates Popular Piano Solos Level 1 It s a Small World Recital Book Level 1B Soaring / The Old Mill Time Travellers Bk 1.Sonya Visser Dinosaur Dance / Jurassic Jig /Terry the Pteranodon Accent Publishing Alfred Accent Publishing Alfred Accent Publishing Hal Leonard Alfred EAR TESTS OR SIGHT READING 10 Marks SIGHT READING To orally read notes for up to four bars from the Treble Stave. The Examiner will use one of the examination pieces presented and will point to each note. Note values not required. OR EAR TESTS RHYTHM To clap or tap a short two bar phrase played twice by the examiner. No note value shorter than a crotchet. PITCH. To state which is the higher or lower of two notes played consecutively by the Examiner in the immediate range above middle C. Not less than an OCTAVE apart. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 10 Marks To identify and name the Brace, Bar lines, Double Bar Line, Stave or Staff. Clefs, Semibreves, Minims and Crotchets. As found in the repertoire. 12 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

16 CONTEMPORARY PIANO- STEP TWO (ELEMENTARY) Examination Time: 10 minutes Minimum pass mark C 65 TECHNICAL WORK SCALES Similar Ascending & Descending Motion Major C. G. Hands Separate One Octave Recommended Technical Workbook Piano School Step Two Elementary PERFORMANCE- Three pieces to be played in total. LIST A- Choose one piece from the given list to perform. LIST B- Choose one piece from the given list to perform. LIST C- OWN CHOICE REPERTOIRE LIST Dance Miniatures by Margaret Goldstein Little Tango D'Groove by Bradley Eustace Aquarium / Amazing Grace OR Sad Encore on Keys Level 3 Disco Fever OR Raindrops Hipno by Bradley Eustace Scarborough Fair Imagine Bk 1 Martha Mier Lady Bug Waltz Piano School Elementary Baroque Band / Hoe Down / Largo / Little Waltz Live in Hollywood / Symphony Song Popular Piano Solos Level 2 Alley Cat / Eidelweiss Time Travellers Bk 1.by Sonya Visser Brontosaurus Bounce/ Calypso Catfish / Egyptian Rap Alfred Accent Publishing. Alfred Hal Leonard GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 10 Marks To answer questions from the music performed. Clefs, notes, rests, time signatures, musical terms as occur in the music presented. SIGHT READING OR EAR TESTS 10 Marks SIGHT READING A short simple phrase for the Right Hand. 2 bars in 4/4 time OR 4 bars in 3/ 4 time. Consisting of minims and crotchets. All in the 5 finger position. OR EAR TESTS RHYTHM. To clap or tap a short two bar phrase played consecutively by the Examiner in the immediate range above Middle C. Not less than a FIFTH apart. First time: f forte. Second time: p piano. 13 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

17 CONTEMPORARY PIANO- STEP THREE (PRELIMINARY) Examination Time: 15 minutes Minimum pass mark C 65 TECHNICAL WORK SCALES Similar Motion Major C. G. Hands Separate One Octave Harmonic A. Minor. Legato touch. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. Four crotchets = MM 40. Contrary Motion Major C. Hands Together One Octave Recommended Technical Work Book Piano School Step Three Preliminary PERFORMANCE- Three pieces to be played in total. LIST A- Choose one piece from the given list to perform LIST B- Choose one piece from the given list to perform LIST C- OWN CHOICE REPERTOIRE LIST Achiever Level 1 Accent Publishing From the Top / March Slav / Matador Achiever Level 2 Accent Publishing Indian Dance / Willow Bend Bazurk by Bradley Eustace Sakura D Groove by Bradley Eustace Rockin On Just Imagine Bk 1 by Martha Mier Alfred The Jolly Clown Just Imagine Bk 2 by Martha Mier Alfred Monkey on a Carousel Musical Miniatures Alfred Red Hot Boogie Piano School Preliminary Bach Minuet / Italian Romance / Lavender s Blue / Michael Row the Boat Ashore / This Old Man / Twinkle Twinkle Popular Piano Solos 3 Hal Leonard Chim Chim Cheree / Raiders March The Bean Bag Zoo by Catherine Rollin Alfred The Bean Bag Bull SIGHT READING AND EAR TESTS PLEASE NOTE- STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE EITHER SIGHT READING OR EAR TESTS 10 Marks Practice Examples of Sight Reading and Ear Tests are available in Piano School Preliminary 14 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

18 CONTEMPORARY PIANO- PRELIMINARY Continued SIGHT READING A short simple phrase for either left or right hand alone. Two bars in 4/4 time or 4 bars in 3 /4 time. Consisting of minims and crotchets. All in the 5 finger position. OR EAR TESTS Rhythm. To clap or tap a short two bar phrase played twice by the Examiner. No note value shorter than a crotchet. Pitch. To state which is higher or lower of two notes played consecutively by the Examiner. Not less than a THIRD apart. Within the octave below Middle C. First time: f forte. Second time : p piano. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE As for Steps One and Two. Clefs, notes, time signatures, musical terms as found in the pieces performed. 10 Marks 15 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

19 CONTEMPORARY PIANO- GRADE ONE EXAMINATION Examination time. 15 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. TECHNICAL WORK All Technical Work from memory. Similar Motion Legato touch. Ascending & descending. Scale Tempo. Four crotchets MM 54. Major C. G. Hands Together Two Octaves Harmonic A. Hands Together Two Octaves Minor Contrary Motion Major. C. G. Two Octaves Harmonic Minor A. Two Octaves BROKEN CHORDS Hands separate. Three note groups. Three crotchets = MM 54. Major C One Octave Ascending & descending. Pattern CEG. EGC. GCE. CEG. Fingering R.H L.H Recommended Technical Book Piano School Grade One PERFORMANCE Three Lists required. A. B. C. Instrument: Acoustic piano, Digital piano. Backings: Pieces may be performed with accompanying midi-disk or CD backing At the Teacher s discretion. Top LIST A- Choose one piece from the given list to perform LIST B- Choose one piece from the given list to perform LIST C- OWN CHOICE REPERTOIRE LIST Encore on Keys Achiever Level 1 From the Slow Blues Click Go the Shears Encore on Keys Achiever Level 2 Seventh Heaven Backyard Grubs Yum Cha Cha Jazzin Around 2 by Kerin Bailey Raggy Blues Jazz Rags and Blues Bk 1 Don t Wanna leave you Blues, Hallelujah Just Struttin,, Sneaky Business Surfboard Boogie. Kool Jazzy Tunes by Glen Carter-Varney Ants in your pants Muffins for free Accent publishing Accent publishing Bailey Alfreds C-Mat 16 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

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21 CONTEMPORARY PIANO- GRADE ONE EXAMINATION Continued Microjazz Collection 1 by Christopher Norton A Short Walk Ragtime Stairway Tut Tuttin Microstyles One by Christopher Norton Fax Blues Popular Piano Solos Level 3/Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Hal Leonard At the Hop, Baby Elephant Walk Baby Elephant Walk Chim Chim Cheree, Glory of Love Munster s Theme Raiders March Yellow Submarine Piano School Level One Lullaby / Waltzing Matilda / When the Saints SIGHT READING AND EAR TESTS 10 Marks PLEASE NOTE- Candidates may choose either Sight Reading OR Ear Tests for Examination. Both skills need to be developed during lessons but one only will be examinable. SIGHT READING. A short simple phrase with no note shorter than a crotchet. Either 8 bars in common time, or 8 bars or more in 2/4 or 3/4 time. In the keys of C, or G Major only. Hands separate. OR EAR TESTS. Rhythm. To clap or tap a short two bar phrase played twice by the Examiner. No note value smaller than a quaver. Intervals. To hum or sing and identify any note of the C Major common chord. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals ( ) when answering. Pitch. To state which is the higher or lower of any two notes played consecutively by the Examiner. To hum or sing the TONIC at the end of a short unfinished descending melody played by the Examiner. Practice Examples of Sight Reading and Ear Tests are available in Piano School Level One GENERAL KNOWLEDGE General questions based upon the music performed including note and rest values, staff, clefs, accidentals, time and key signatures. Simple signs and terms found in the examination pieces. 10 Marks 18 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

22 CONTEMPORARY PIANO- GRADE TWO EXAMINATION Examination time. 15 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. TECHNICAL WORK All Technical Work from memory. SCALES Similar Motion Ascending and descending. Scale Tempo. Four crotchets = MM 66. Major D. A. Hands Together Two Octaves Harmonic Minor D. A. Hands Together Two Octaves Melodic Minor D. A Hands Together Two Octaves Contrary Motion From Unison Major. D.A. Two Octaves Harmonic Minor D.A. Two Octaves BROKEN CHORDS Ascending & descending. Tempo. Four crotchets = MM 66. Major G Hands Separate One Octave Minor D Hands Separate One Octave Pattern GBDG. BDGB. DGBD. GBDG. DFAD. FADF. ADFA. DFAD. Fingering R.H L.H Recommended Technical Book Piano School Level Two PERFORMANCE Three Lists required. A. B. C. Memory work is encouraged but is not essential. Instruments: Acoustic piano, Digital piano Backing: Pieces may be performed with an accompanying midi-disk or CD backing At the Teacher s discretion. LIST A- Choose one piece from the given list to perform LIST B- Choose one piece from the given list to perform. LIST C- OWN CHOICE REPERTOIRE LIST Bazurk by Bradley Eustace Sakura, On Top of Old Smokey Motor Mania, Tribal Dance, Waltzing Matilda Encore On Keys Achiever Level 3 Accent Ice Cool, Let s Boogie, Out of Bounds, Rags to Riches, Ten Thousand Miles Away. Jazzin Around 2 by Kerin Bailey Bailey Little Song, Two part intention, Jazzin Around 3 by Kerin Bailey Bailey Swing Mode Jazz Rags and Blues Bk 1 Alfreds A Neat Beat, Downright Happy, Ol Rockin Chair Blues, Ragtime Do Si Do Seventh Street Blues Kool Jazzy Tunes by Glen Carter-Varney Top Dog Ted, Waltz for Lu Lu Microstyles 1 by Christopher Norton Down South, In the Bag, Microstyles 2 by Christopher Norton Bubble Gum, Foot Tapper, Metal Merchant Microjazz for Starters Bk 2 Ambling, Crossover, Ragtime, Winter Song. CONTEMPORARY PIANO- GRADE TWO EXAMINATION Continued 19 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

23 Popular Piano Solos Level 4 Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Hal Leonard My Favorite Things, The Muppet Show,Rainbow Connection Piano School Level Two A Little Night Music / Danube Waves / Grandfathers Clock/ The Entertainer. OPTIONAL DUET Play either the primo or the Secondo part of one of the following Hipno by Bradley Eustace Duet with Playalong CD * One piano 4 Hands Millenium by Eustace The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Featuring 10 Great Duets with Playalong CD * One piano 4 hands Close Every Door from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Everything s Alright from Jesus Christ Superstar Memory from Cats Superstar from Jesus Christ Superstar. OWN CHOICE * Playalong CD or Midi File available SIGHT READING AND EAR TESTS 10 Marks PLEASE NOTE- Candidates may choose either Sight Reading OR Ear Tests for Examination. Both skills need to be developed during lessons but one only will be examinable. SIGHT READING. A short passage with no note shorter than a crotchet and with no accidentals. Hands together in the keys of C. G. F. Major only. In either 4/4, 3 /4, or 2/4 time. EAR TESTS Rhythm To clap or tap a four bar simple passage played twice by the Examiner in 2/4 time. Undotted minims, crotchets and quavers. Intervals To hum or sing and identify any two notes of the C major common chord. The Examiner will first play the chord as an arpeggio before playing the two notes within the compass middle C-C. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals( ) when answering. Pitch To hum or sing the tonic of a short descending or ascending phrase played by the Examiner. Practice Examples of Sight Reading and Ear Tests are available in Piano School Level Two GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 10 Marks General questions based upon the music performed. Terms, words and signs found in the music. Time Signatures, key signatures, staccato, accents, and all dynamic signs used in the examination pieces. CONTEMPORARY PIANO- GRADE THREE EXAMINATION 20 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

24 Examination time. 20 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. TECHNICAL WORK All Technical Work from memory. SCALES Similar Motion Ascending & descending. Scale Tempo. Four crotchets = MM 76. Major E. B. Hands Together Two Octaves Harmonic minor E. B. Hands Together Two Octaves Melodic minor E. B. Hands Together Two Octaves Contrary Motion From Unison Major. E. Two Octaves Harmonic Minor E. Two Octaves ARPEGGIOS Root position. Ascending & descending. Minimum Tempo. Three crotchets = MM 76. Major E. B. Hands Together Two Octaves Minor E. B Hands Together Two Octaves Recommended Technical Book Piano School Level Three PERFORMANCE Three Lists required. A. B. C. Memory work is encouraged but is not essential. Instruments: Acoustic piano, Digital piano Backing: Pieces may be performed with an accompanying midi-disk or CD backing LIST A- Choose one piece from the given list to perform LIST B- Choose one piece from the given list to perform. LIST C- OWN CHOICE REPERTOIRE LIST Bazurk by Bradley Eustace Kid Adventure Dr Junior by Bradley Eustace Dr Z Jazzin Around by Kerin Bailey Melinda s Mini March Jazzin Around 2 by Kerin Bailey Breezin, Study in Latin Jazz Rags and Blues Bk 2 Clarinet Blues Jelly Bean Rag Slippin Around Wild Honeysuckle Rag Jazz Rags and Blues Bk 3 Any one piece Kool Jazzy Tunes by Glen Carter-Varney Teds Big Blast Waltz for Lu Lu version 2 Microstyles 1 by Christopher Norton Cheeky, In the Bag Microstyles 2 A Charmer, Attention Seeker Galloping, Misty Day Skipping Rope Bailey Bailey Alfreds Any one Alfreds 21 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

25 CONTEMPORARY PIANO- GRADE THREE EXAMINATION Continued Microjazz Collection 2 by Christopher Norton The Washing Blues Microjazz Collection 3 by Christopher Norton Choose any one piece from this collection Popular Piano Solos Level 4 Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Cruella de Vil Forrest Gump Theme from ET, Under the Sea Leonard SIGHT READING AND EAR TESTS 10 Marks PLEASE NOTE- Candidates may choose either Sight Reading OR Ear Tests for Examination. Both skills need to be developed during lessons but one only will be examinable. SIGHT READING. A passage of 8 bars in 4/4, 3/4 or 2/4 time, in the keys of C, G or F Major. To be played by both hands at the moderate speed of one crotchet = MM 100. No accidentals. But phrasing must be observed. OR EAR TESTS. Rhythm To clap or tap a simple four bar passage played twice by the Examiner in 3/4 time. Crotchets, quavers and dotted minims will be used. Intervals To hum or sing and identify any of the first FIVE notes of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the five notes of the scale. (Not more than 3 sharps or 3 flats.), before playing one note and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals ( ) when answering. Tonality. To hum or sing and then identify as major or minor, a short diatonic phrase of 5-7 notes played twice by the Examiner. No dotted rhythms used. Practice Examples of Sight Reading and Ear Tests are available in Piano School Level Three GENERAL KNOWLEDGE General questions based on the music performed. All terms, signs, time signatures and key signatures used in the chosen examination music. 10 Marks 22 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

26 CONTEMPORARY PIANO- GRADE FOUR EXAMINATION Examination time. 20 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. TECHNICAL WORK All Technical Work from memory. SCALES Similar Motion Ascending & descending. Scale Tempo. Four crotchets = MM 84. Major F. Bb. Hands Together Two Octaves Harmonic minor F. Bb. Hands Together Two Octaves Melodic minor F. Bb. Hands Together Two Octaves Chromatic F. Bb. Hands Together Two Octaves Contrary Motion Major. F. Two Octaves Harmonic Minor F. Two Octaves ARPEGGIOS Root position only. Minimum Tempo. Three crotchets = MM 84. Major F. Bb. Hands Together Two Octaves Recommended Technical Book Piano School Level Four PERFORMANCE Three Lists required. A. B. C. Memory work is encouraged but is not essential. Instruments: Acoustic piano, Digital piano LIST A- Choose one piece from the given list to perform LIST B- Choose one piece from the given list to perform. LIST C- OWN CHOICE REPERTOIRE LIST Dr Junior by Bradley Eustace Dr X Fabtabulous by Bradley Eustace Digital Dance Millenium Fanfare Tango-Rama Jazzin Around by Kerin Bailey Disco Kid Jazzin Around 4 by Kerin Bailey Silken Touch Jazz Rags & Blues 4 Birmingham Blues Jackson Street Blues Katy s Dance Kool Piano Dragon Train Kool Shades of Blue by Glen Carter-Varney Klues for Blues Pepperbox Jazz 1 Mischief Vendetta Pepperbox Jazz 2 Daylight Robbery Run Ragged Bailey Bailey Alfreds Faber Faber 23 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

27 CONTEMPORARY PIANO- GRADE FOUR EXAMINATION Continued Microstyles 1 by Christopher Norton Latin Nights Oriental Flower Short n Sweet Rhapsody Spy Story Microstyles 4 by Christopher Norton A Chromatic Cha Cha Give it time Ragtime Popular Piano Solos Level 5 Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Candle on the Water Can you feel the Love Tonight Hey Jude Mission Impossible My heart will go on Ob la di Ob la da You ve Got a Friend In Me Leonard SIGHT READING AND EAR TESTS 10 Marks PLEASE NOTE- Candidates may choose either Sight Reading OR Ear Tests for Examination. Both skills need to be developed during lessons but one only will be examinable. SIGHT READING. A twelve bar passage in either the key of G. D. F Major or in A Minor in 3/4, 4/4 or 6/8 time. Both hands together. Quavers and occasional accidentals will be used. OR EAR TESTS. Rhythm. To clap or tap a four bar passage played by the Examiner in 3/4 or 4/4 time. Dotted minims and dotted crotchets may be used. Intervals. To hum or sing and identify any of the first SIX notes of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the six notes of the scale. (Not more than 4 sharps or 4 flats.), before playing one note and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals ( ) when answering. Tonality. To hum or sing and then identify as major or minor, a short chromatic phrase of 5-7 notes played twice by the Examiner. Dotted rhythms may be used. Practice Examples of Sight Reading and Ear Tests are available in Piano School Level Four GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 10 Marks General questions covering notation, rests, main keys of the chosen pieces, time signatures, accents and syncopation. The terms and signs found in the examination pieces.contemporary PIANO 24 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

28 CONTEMPORARY PIANO- GRADE FIVE EXAMINATION Examination time. 20 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. TECHNICAL WORK All Technical Work from memory. SCALES Similar Motion- Ascending & descending. Staccato touch and gradation of tone (Crescendo ascending and decrescendo descending) is required at Examiner's discretion. Scale Tempo. Four crotchets = MM 92. Major Bb. Eb. Hands Together Four Octaves Harmonic minor Bb. Eb. Hands Together Four Octaves Melodic minor Bb. Eb. Hands Together Four Octaves Chromatic Bb. Eb. Hands Together Four Octaves Contrary Motion From unison Major. Bb. Two Octaves Harmonic Minor Bb. Two Octaves Staccato 3rds. C Major Hands Separate Two Octaves Use 2nd and 4th fingers on C & E. ARPEGGIOS Root position. Ascending & descending Minimum Tempo. Three crotchets = MM 92. Major Bb. Eb Hands Together Two Octaves Minor Bb. Eb Hands Together Two Octaves Recommended Technical Book Piano School Level Five PERFORMANCE Three Lists required. A. B. C. Memory work is encouraged but is not essential. Instruments: Acoustic piano, Digital piano Duet: A duet may be included as part of the Program and performed with another musician. LIST A- Choose one piece from the given list to perform LIST B- Choose one piece from the given list to perform. LIST C- OWN CHOICE REPERTOIRE LIST Dr. Junior by Bradley Eustace Dr B Fabtabulous by Bradley Eustace For Elise Fusion by Bradley Eustace Prelude Sunshade Boogie ( Duet or Solo version ) Genius of Andre Previn Blue Moon How about you I got it Bad I m in the Mood for Love Taking a Chance on Love Whispering Jazzin Around 5 by Kerin Bailey Little Ripper Rag Mellow Mood Jazzy Piano 2 for Young Players by B. Bonsor Wistful Prelude Wise Bailey Universal 25 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

29 CONTEMPORARY PIANO- GRADE FIVE EXAMINATION continued Kool Piano by Glen Carter- Varney Noosa Waters Microstyles 1 by Christopher Norton Heavy Work Microstyles 2 by Christopher Norton Plus Five Microstyles 4 by Christopher Norton Island Song Popular Piano Solos Level 5 Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Castle on a Cloud YMCA Leonard SIGHT READING AND EAR TESTS 10 Marks PLEASE NOTE- Candidates may choose either Sight Reading OR Ear Tests for Examination. SIGHT READING A passage in a Major key up to two sharps and two flats, or in a minor key up to one sharp or flat. Using dotted rhythmic patterns, tied notes, chords and simple modulations. OR EAR TESTS Rhythm. To clap or tap a four bar passage played twice by the Examiner in simple or 6/8 time. No note shorter than a quaver. Intervals. To hum or sing and identify any degree of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the entire scale. (Not more than 5 sharps or 5 flats.), before playing one note and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals ( ) when answering. Pitch. To hum or sing the higher of two notes played simultaneously by the Examiner within the diatonic scale octave C-C. The key may be changed to accommodate voice range. Tonality and Cadence. To identify whether a phrase played by the Examiner is in a major or a minor key, and if the end cadence is Plagal (1V-1) or Perfect (V-1). Practice Examples of Sight Reading and Ear Tests are available in Piano School Level Five GENERAL KNOWLEDGE General questions covering terms and signs found in the examination pieces, keys & modulations, To identify the form of the pieces performed and give an understanding of their styles. 10 Marks 26 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

30 CONTEMPORARY PIANO- GRADE SIX EXAMINATION Examination time. 30 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. TECHNICAL WORK All Technical Work from memory. 16 Marks SCALES Similar Motion Ascending & descending. Staccato touch and gradation of tone (Crescendo ascending & decrescendo descending) is required at Examiner's discretion. Scale Minimum Tempo. Four crotchets = MM 96. Major Eb. Ab Hands Together Four Octaves Harmonic minor Eb. Ab Hands Together Four Octaves Melodic minor Eb. Ab Hands Together Four Octaves Chromatic E. F. Hands Together Four Octaves Contrary Motion From unison Major. Eb. Ab Two Octaves Harmonic Minor Eb. Ab Two Octaves Staccato 6ths Major C Hands Together Two Octaves Commence on E & C and using the thumb & fifth finger. Double Octaves. Eb Major. Two Octaves Eb. Harmonic Minor. Two Octaves ARPEGGIOS Root Position. Ascending & Descending Minimum Tempo. Three crotchets = MM 96. Major Eb. Ab Hands Together Four Octaves Minor Eb. Ab Hands Together Four Octaves Dominant 7ths Eb. Ab Hands Together Four Octaves Root position only. Similar motion. Ascending & descending. Minimum Tempo. Four crotchets = MM 84. Recommended Technical Book Piano School Level Six PERFORMANCE Four Lists required. A. B. C. D. Memory work is encouraged but is not essential. Instruments: Acoustic piano or Full sized Digital piano Duet: A duet may be included as part of the Program and performed with another musician. LIST A- Choose one piece from the given list to perform LIST B- Choose one piece from the given list to perform. LIST C- OWN CHOICE LIST D- OWN CHOICE REPERTOIRE LIST Midi-disk or CD backing optional Dr Junior by Bradley Eustace Dr T Fusion by Bradley Eustace Cosmoses, Free Hong Kong Duet /( Either Part A or Part B ) Sunshade Boogie, Tribute to Dianna Gangster Suite by Sonny Chua You Dirty Rat Jazzin Around 1 by Kerin Bailey Miss Miles Jazzin Around 4 by Kerin Bailey Morning 16 Marks 16 Marks 16 Marks 16 Marks Allans Bailey Bailey 27 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education

31 CONTEMPORARY PIANO- GRADE SIX EXAMINATION Continued Jazzin Around 5 by Kerin Bailey Times Up Kool Shades of Blue by Glen Carter-Varney Free Man s Blues, Mean Machine Kool Piano by Glen Carter-Varney Glider in the Sky Latin Preludes by Christopher Norton Prelude 2 Rumba Microstyles 4 by Christopher Norton Beguine, Five to Eleven, Slinky Piano Solos by Andrew Lloyd Webber Don t Cry for Me Argentina, I Don t Know How To Love Him Music of the Night, Phantom of the Opera, Think of Me Pochahontas Piano Solos Colors of the Wind, Mine Mine Mine Ragazzi by Bradley Eustace Greensleeves Rock Preludes by Christopher Norton Light Piano Classics Any one of the following solos Entr acte from Rosamunde by Schubert Gavotte by Gossec The Girl with the Flaxen Hair by Debussy Sweet Dreams by Tchaikovsky The Secret by Gautier Tales from Vienna Woods by Strauss Valse Lente from Coppelia by Delibes Waltz from Serenade for Strings by Tchaikovsky Bailey Hal Leonard Amcos SIGHT READING AND EAR TESTS 10 Marks PLEASE NOTE- Candidates may choose either Sight Reading OR Ear Tests for Examination. SIGHT READING A passage in a Major key up to three sharps or three flats, or in a Minor key up to two sharps or flats. In either simple or compound time. Using semiquavers and syncopation. OR EAR TESTS Rhythm. To clap or tap a four bar passage played twice by the Examiner in simple or 6/8 time. No note shorter than a quaver in moderate tempo. Intervals. To hum or sing and identify any two notes of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the entire scale. (Not more than 6 sharps or 6 flats.), before playing the two notes and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals ( ) when answering. Pitch. To hum or sing the higher or lower of two notes played simultaneously by the Examiner within the diatonic scale octave C-C. The key may be changed to accommodate voice range. Tonality and Cadence. To identify whether a phrase played by the Examiner is in a major or a minor key, and if the end cadence is Plagal (1V-1), Perfect (V-1) or Interrupted (V-VI) 28 Contemporary Piano Examination Syllabus Australian Guild of Music Education