Level performance examination descriptions

Unofficial translation from the original Finnish document Level performance examination descriptions LEVEL PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION DESCRIPTIONS Accordion, kantele, guitar, piano and organ... 6 Accordion... 6 S-t03c-5134 Accordion performance C... 6 S-t3b-5134 Accordion performance B... 6 S-t3a-5134 Accordion performance A... 7 Kantele... 8 S-t4d-5154 Kantele performance D... 8 S-t03c-5154 Kantele performance C... 8 S-t3b-5154 Kantele performance B... 9 S-t3a1-5154 Kantele performance A1... 9 S-t3a2-5154 Kantele performance A2... 10 Guitar... 11 S-t3b-5151 Guitar performance B... 11 S-t3a1-5151 Guitar performance A1... 12 S-t3a2-5151 Guitar performance A2... 12 Piano... 14 S-t1s-5131 Piano performance, secondary instrument... 14 S-t03d-5131 Piano performance D... 14 S-t03c1-5131 Piano performance C1... 14 S-t03c2-5131 Piano performance C2... 15 S-t3b-5131 Piano performance B... 16 S-t3a-5131 Piano performance A... 17 Fortepiano... 18 S-t3a1-51311 Fortepiano performance A1... 18 S-t3a2-51311 Fortepiano performance A2... 18 Organ... 19 S-t05d-5132 Organ performance D... 19 1

S-t3c1-5132 Organ performance C... 19 S-t5b1-5132 Organ performance B... 20 S-t5a-5132 Organ performance A... 21 S-t3c-5135 Clavichord performance C... 21 S-t3b-5135 Clavichord performance B... 22 S-t3a-5135 Clavichord performance A... 22 Orchestral instruments... 22 Woodwinds..22 S-t3d-(51211,-51212,-51213,-21214,-51216)... Woodwind performance D (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone)... 23 S-t3c1-(51211,-51212,-51213,-21214,-51216)...... Woodwind performance C (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone)... 23 S-t3b1-(51211,-51212,-51213,-21214,-51216).. Woodwind performance B (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone)... 24 S-t3a1-(51211,-51212,-51213,-21214,-51216)... Woodwind performance A (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone)... 25 Brass... 25 S-t3d- Brass performance D... 25 S-t3c1-51221 Horn performance C... 25 S-t3b1-51221 Horn performance B... 26 S-t3a1-51221 Horn performance A... 27 S-t3c1-51222 Trumpet performance C... 28 S-t3b1-51222 Trumpet performance B... 28 S-t3a1-51222 Trumpet performance A... 29 S-t3c1-51223 Trombone performance C... 30 S-t3b1-51223 Trombone performance B... 30 S-t3a1-51223 Trombone performance A... 31 S-t3c1-51226 Baritone horn performance C... 32 S-t3b1-51226 Baritone horn performance B... 32 S-t3a1-51226 Baritone horn performance A... 33 S-t3c1-51224 Tuba performance C... 34 S-t3b1-51224 Tuba performance B... 34 S-t3a1-51224 Tuba performance A... 35 2

Percussion and harp... 36 S-t3c-516 Percussion performance C... 36 S-t3b-516 Percussion performance B... 36 S-t3a-516 Percussion performance A... 37 S-t3c-5153 Harp performance C... 37 S-t3b-5153 Harp performance B... 37 S-t3a-5153 Harp performance A... 38 Strings... 38 S-t3d-5111 Violin performance D... 38 S-t3c1-5111 Violin performance C... 39 S-t3b1-5111 Violin performance B... 39 S-t3a1-5111 Violin performance A... 39 S-t3c-5112 Viola performance C... 40 S-t3b-5112 Viola performance B... 41 S-t3a-5112 Viola performance A... 41 S-t3d-5113 Cello performance D... 41 S-t3c-5113 Cello performance C... 42 S-t3b-5113 Cello performance B... 42 S-t3a-5113 Cello performance A... 43 S-t3c-5114 Double bass performance C... 43 S-t3b-5114 Double bass performance B... 43 S-t3a-5114 Double bass performance A... 44 Other level performance examination descriptions for orchestral instruments... 44 S-t03s- Orchestral instrument performance, secondary instrument... 44 S-t03s1-5111 Violin performance, secondary instrument... 45 Early music... 45 S-t3c1-5133 Harpsichord performance C... 45 S-t3b1-5133 Harpsichord performance B... 45 S-t3a1-5133 Harpsichord performance A... 46 S-t3c1-5152 Lute performance C... 46 S-t3b1-5152 Lute performance B... 47 S-t3a1-5152 Lute performance A... 47 S-t3c1-5115 Viola da gamba performance C... 48 3

S-t3b1-5115 Viola da gamba performance B... 48 S-t3a1-5115 Viola da gamba performance A... 49 S-t3c1-51215 Recorder performance C... 49 S-t3b1-51215 Recorder performance B... 50 S-t3a1-51215 Recorder performance A... 50 S-t3c1-51217 Traverso performance C... 51 S-t3b1-51217 Traverso performance B... 51 S-t3a1-51217 Traverso performance A... 51 S-t3c1-512111 Baroque oboe performance C... 52 S-t3b1-512111 Baroque oboe performance B... 52 S-t3a1-512111 Baroque oboe performance A... 53 S-t3c1-512211 Natural horn performance C... 53 S-t3b1-512211 Natural horn performance B... 54 S-t3a1-512211 Natural horn performance A... 54 S-t3c1-512221 Baroque trumpet performance C... 55 S-t3b1-512221 Baroque trumpet performance B... 55 S-t3a1-512221 Baroque trumpet performance A... 56 S-t3c1-51111 Baroque violin performance C... 56 S-t3b1-51111 Baroque violin performance B... 57 S-t3a1-51111 Baroque violin performance A... 57 S-t3c1-51121 Baroque viola performance C... 58 S-t3b1-51121 Baroque viola performance B... 58 S-t3a1-51121 Baroque viola performance A... 59 S-t3c1-51131 Baroque cello performance C... 59 S-t3b1-51131 Baroque cello performance B... 60 S-t3a1-51131 Baroque cello performance A... 60 Voice performance... 61 S-t9c-5141 Voice performance C, main subject Vocal Art... 61 S-t4d-5141 Voice performance D... 62 S-t09s-5141 Voice, secondary instrument... 62 S-t5c-5141 Voice performance C, church music... 63 S-t09c-5141 Voice performance C... 63 S-t09b-5141 Voice performance B... 64 4

S-t09a-5141 Voice performance A... 65 5

ACCORDION, KANTELE, GUITAR, PIANO AND ORGAN Accordion S-t03c-5134 Accordion performance C (for students whose main subject is not Accordion) A student who completes this unit is expected to have gained the instrument technique and interpretative capability required for the repertoire at hand and have the capability for eventual further studies. Rehearsing repertoire in repertoire list 3 at least as follows: a) category 1 on a case-by-case basis b) 3 works from category 2 c) 3 works from category 3 d) 2 works from category 4 e) 2 works from category 5 f) 2 works from category 6 g) scales and arpeggios as necessary I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year II Performance examination: b) 1 work from category 2 b) 1 work from category 3 c) 1 work from category 4 d) 2 works in different styles from categories 5 and 6 II Examination board assessment, As per the curriculum for each subject Credited substituting studies Accordion performance C or comparable examination at university level S-t3b-5134 Accordion performance B A student who completes this unit is expected to have a command of the principal styles of music for the accordion and the instrument technique and artistic interpretative capability required for them, and have the capability to progress to Accordion performance A. Repertoire must be rehearsed to a sufficient and diverse extent. I Rehearsing and performing repertoire (about 20 30 min) to an examination board appointed by the university every academic year II Level B bachelor s recital: The repertoire performed at the level performance examination must be sufficiently demanding and diverse as a whole. In unclear cases, it is recommended that the student discuss the programme with the coordinating teacher well in advance. The level performance examination programme must last no more than 60 min and must include the following: 1. One or more works of Baroque music 6

2. A sonata, suite, set of variations or other extensive work written for the accordion 3. Contemporary music 4. A freely chosen set of miniatures focusing on a specific style or composer 5. A virtuoso work, whether an original work or an arrangement 6. A chamber music work or one or more movements from a concerto II Examination board assessment on a scale of 0 to 5 Accordion performance C (for students whose main subject is not the Accordion) S-t3a-5134 Accordion performance A A student who completes this unit is expected to: - have a command of the instrument technique required for demanding concert repertoire - be familiar with a range of core repertoire sufficient for independent artistic work - be widely conversant with the various styles of music for the accordion and how they are interpreted - be familiar with contemporary music for the accordion in particular - be able to use the various performing techniques usable on the accordion - be capable of original artistic expression and have a command of large-scale musical forms - have the capability for independent improvement of his/her artistic skills and for undertaking further studies. Repertoire must be rehearsed to a sufficient and diverse extent. I Rehearsing and performing repertoire (about 30 min) to an examination board appointed by the university every academic year II Level A master s recital: The programme performed at the level performance examination must be a sufficiently demanding recital programme. In unclear cases, it is recommended that the student discuss the programme with the coordinating teacher well in advance. The programme must have a duration of between 60 and 90 min and must include the following: 1. Baroque music and/or other transcribed works 2. Contemporary music 3. Demanding chamber music or a concerto or similar work (chamber music may account for no more than half of the duration of the programme) 4. A freely chosen set of miniatures focusing on a specific style or composer II Examination board assessment, Classical music performance, instrument: All other studies included in the student s individual study plan. Other subjects: Accordion performance B or equivalent at the Sibelius Academy. Credited substituting studies There are no substitutions for this unit. 7

Kantele S-t4d-5154 Kantele performance D (for students whose main subject is Music Education) A student who completes this unit is expected to: - rehearse a repertoire representing a rich variety of musical styles - have the instrument technique and interpretative capability required for the repertoire - have the capability to pursue further studies. Rehearsing repertoire in repertoire list 4 at least as follows: a) category 1 on a case-by-case basis b) 3 works from category 2 c) 3 works from category 3 d) 3 works from category 4 e) 4 works from category 5 f) 3 works from category 6 g) scales and arpeggios: major, harmonic and melodic minor, 3 octaves I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year II Performance examination: b) 1 work from category 2 b) 1 work from category 3 c) 1 work from category 4 d) 2 works in different styles from categories 5 and 6 e) major and minor scales (harmonic and melodic minor) and arpeggios over 3 octaves II Examination board assessment on a scale of 0 to 5 S-t03c-5154 Kantele performance C (for students whose main subject is not Kantele) A student who completes this unit is expected to: - have the instrument technique and interpretative capability required for the repertoire - have the capability to pursue further studies. Rehearsing repertoire in repertoire list 3 at least as follows: a) category 1 on a case-by-case basis b) 3 works from category 2 c) 3 works from category 3 d) 2 works from category 4 e) 3 4 works from category 5 f) 2 works from category 6 I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year II Performance examination: a) 1 work from category 2 b) 1 work from category 3 c) 1 work from category 4 d) 1 2 works from category 5 8

e) 1 work from category 6 II Examination board assessment on a scale of 0 to 5 As per the curriculum for each subject Credited substituting studies Kantele performance C or comparable examination at university level S-t3b-5154 Kantele performance B (Bachelor of Music) A student who has completed the module is expected to: - have the capability for independent artistic work - have the capability to progress to Kantele performance B, which is included in the Bachelor of Music degree - have a command of instrument technique to a standard required for the repertoire - have a command of the principal styles of music for the instrument - have agreed on annual goals with his/her teacher. The unit includes performing each academic year. Rehearsing repertoire in repertoire list 2 at least as follows: a) etudes and exercises at the teacher s discretion b) 2 3 works from category 2 c) 8 10 works from category 3 d) 2 works from category 4 e) 2 works from category 5 I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year II Level B bachelor s recital: a) 1 work from category 2 b) 3 works from category 3 c) 1 work from category 4 or 5 II Examination board assessment on a scale of 0 to 5 S-t3a1-5154 Kantele performance A1 Extensive art music repertoire (Master of Music) A student who has completed the module is expected to: - have the capability for independent artistic work - have the capability to complete the level A examination included in the Master of Music degree - have a command of instrument technique to a standard required for the repertoire - have a command of the principal styles of music for the instrument - have agreed on annual goals with his/her teacher - have the capability to pursue further studies. The unit includes performing each academic year. Rehearsing repertoire in repertoire list 1 at least as follows: 9

a) 7 9 works from category 1 b) 1 2 works from category 2 c) 1 2 works from category 3 d) 2 4 works from category 4 There must be at least 6 works from categories 2 to 4 combined I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year II Level A1 master s recital: a) 3 4 works from category 1, depending on how extensive they are c) 1 work from category 2 or 4 c) 1 work from category 3 or 4 One work from category 1 may be replaced with a work from category 4; however, no more than half of the works in the performance may be from category 4. II Examination board assessment, For students whose main subject is a classical music instrument: All other studies included in the student s individual study plan. Students with other main subjects: Kantele performance B or equivalent at the Sibelius Academy. Credited substituting studies There are no substitutions for this unit. S-t3a2-5154 Kantele performance A2 Project and concise art music programme (Master of Music) A student who has completed the module is expected to: - have the capability for independent artistic work - have the capability to complete the level A examination included in the Master of Music degree - have a command of instrument technique to a standard required for the repertoire - have a command of the principal styles of music for the instrument - have agreed on annual goals with his/her teacher - have the capability to pursue further studies. The unit includes performing each academic year. Basic repertoire must be rehearsed to a sufficient and diverse extent, drawing on repertoire list 1. It is recommended to include 5 6 works from category 1 and 3 4 works each from categories 2 to 4 (at least one work from each). The student may select one of various approaches for this artistic project, such as chamber music, early music, folk music, jazz or popular music, or a collaboration with a student from another branch of the arts (e.g. Theatre Academy; School of Arts, Design and Architecture; Academy of Fine Arts). The student must write a thoroughly motivated project plan for approval by the coordinating teacher or subject collegium and by the head of the department. The project must include supporting elective studies. Folk music and jazz/popular music approaches and inter-art projects may include composing, arranging and/or improvisation. The chamber music approach requires participation in 1 or 2 chamber music periods or a masterclass. I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year 10

II Level A2 master s recital: a) a programme lasting 30 to 40 min based on repertoire list 1 b) project performance lasting 40 to 45 min The student may complete parts a) and b) of the recital on different days if there is a weighty reason for needing to do so. Examination board assessment, For the project part, an examination board with expertise in the genre of music in question will be appointed. For students whose main subject is a classical music instrument: All other studies included in the student s individual study plan. For students with other main subjects: Kantele performance B or equivalent at the Sibelius Academy. Credited substituting studies There are no substitutions for this unit. Guitar S-t3b-5151 Guitar performance B A student who completes this unit is expected to: - have a command of the principal styles of music for the guitar and the instrument technique and artistic interpretative capability required for them - have a command of musical forms and of sound production and touch on the guitar - have the capability to progress to Guitar performance A. Rehearsing repertoire from repertoire list 2, at least three times the amount required for the performance examination. I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year The annual performance must have a duration of 20 to 30 min. Also, during this unit the student must plan and execute one public performance with a duration of about 45 min that is an original programme conceived by himself/herself. The annual performance is not required in the academic year in which this performance is executed. II Level B bachelor s recital: a e) 5 works from categories 1 to 6, from at least four categories f) 1 work from category 7 The repertoire must be performed from memory; an exception may be made in the case of the contemporary work on a case-by-case basis. In special cases, other repertoire may be played from the score if so agreed with the coordinating teacher. The duration of the programme must be no less than 40 min and no more than 60 min. The repertoire performed at the level performance examination must be sufficiently demanding and diverse as a whole. In unclear cases, it is recommended that the student discuss the programme with the coordinating teacher well in advance. II Examination board assessment on a scale of 0 to 5 11

S-t3a1-5151 Guitar performance A1 A student who completes this unit is expected to: - have a command of the instrument technique required for demanding concert repertoire - be familiar with a range of core repertoire sufficient for independent artistic work - be widely conversant with various musical styles and how they are interpreted - be familiar with contemporary guitar music - be capable of original artistic expression and have a command of large-scale musical forms - have the capability for independent improvement of his/her artistic skills and for undertaking further studies. Rehearsing repertoire in repertoire list 1 at least as follows, including the works in the performance examination: (however, only one concerto need be rehearsed) a) 9 works from categories 1 to 6, representing different stylistic periods b) 3 works from category 7 c) 1 work from category 8 I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year The annual performance must have a duration of about 30 min. Also, during this unit the student must plan and execute one public performance with a duration of about 60 min that is an original programme conceived by himself/herself. The annual performance is not required in the academic year in which this performance is executed. II Level A1 master s recital: a c) 3 works from categories 1 to 6, representing different stylistic periods d) 1 work from category 7 e) 1 work from category 8 Any of the above works may be replaced with a chamber music work if so agreed with the coordinating teacher or the chairman / deputy chairman of the examination board. The programme performed at the level performance examination must be a sufficiently demanding recital programme. In unclear cases, it is recommended that the student discuss the programme with the coordinating teacher well in advance. The recital must comprise at least 60 min of music. The programme must be played from memory except for the contemporary work and, on a case-by-case basis, the eventual chamber music work. In special cases, other repertoire may be played from the score if so agreed with the coordinating teacher. II Examination board assessment, For students whose main subject is the Guitar: All other studies included in the student s individual study plan. For students with other main subjects: Guitar performance B or equivalent at the Sibelius Academy. S-t3a2-5151 Guitar performance A2 A student who completes this unit is expected to: - have a command of the instrument technique required for demanding concert repertoire - be familiar with a range of core repertoire sufficient for independent artistic work - be widely conversant with various musical styles and how they are interpreted - be familiar with contemporary guitar music 12

- be capable of original artistic expression and have a command of large-scale musical forms - have the capability for independent improvement of his/her artistic skills and for undertaking further studies. The student is expected to develop his/her personal musicianship and creative artistic expression within the framework of his/her chosen approach. The student may choose from a variety of approaches, such as: a) an individual period such as Classical or contemporary, or a style within a period, such as one of the various styles of contemporary music b) chamber music c) an inter-art project involving literature, dance, visual arts, etc., or a project based on a unifying theme For option c), the student must write a thoroughly motivated project plan for approval by the coordinating teacher or subject collegium and by the head of the department. The project must include sufficient instrument studies, supporting elective studies and a programme text. The chamber music approach requires participation in 1 or 2 chamber music periods or a masterclass. Period-specific approaches require appropriate supporting studies. A2, option a I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year The annual performance must have a duration of about 30 min. II Level A2 master s recital: Freely chosen programme consistent with level A in terms of artistic content and technical demands. The recital must comprise at least 60 min of music. A2, option b I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year The annual performance must have a duration of about 30 min. II Performance examination: a) a diverse programme lasting 30 to 40 minutes based on repertoire list 1 b) a chamber music performance of 40 45 min A2, option c I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year The annual performance must have a duration of about 30 min. II Performance examination: a) a diverse programme lasting 30 to 40 minutes based on repertoire list 1 b) project performance lasting 40 to 45 minutes The programme is to be approved by the chairman / deputy chairman of the examination board, assisted by one colleague. II Examination board assessment, For students whose main subject is the Guitar: All other studies included in the student s individual study plan. For students with other main subjects: Guitar performance B or equivalent at the Sibelius Academy. Credited substituting studies There are no substitutions for this unit. 13

Piano S-t1s-5131 Piano performance, secondary instrument For students whose main subject is Composition or Music Theory; students with other main subjects also allowed, except for Music Education. A student who completes this unit is expected to: - be familiar with music for the piano - have experience of playing polyphonic music and sight-reading - have the capability to progress to further studies. I Rehearsing repertoire II Performance examination: a) 1 work from the Baroque period or from Bartók s Mikrokosmos b) a fast and a slow movement from a Viennese Classical sonata or sonatina, or similar selection c) 2 freely chosen works in different styles At least one of the works must be performed from memory. The teacher and one colleague assess the unit on a scale of 0 to 5. S-t03d-5131 Piano performance D A student who has completed the module is expected to: - be familiar with various styles of music for the piano and with the instrument technique and interpretation required for them - have the capability to progress to further studies. The unit includes rehearsing repertoire diversely at least at the music institute level (see the relevant SML repertoire list). I Rehearsing repertoire II Performance examination: a) 1 work from the Baroque period b) a fast and a slow movement from a sonata or sonatina from the Viennese Classical period (including Bach s sons and Schubert), or a similar selection c) 3 freely chosen works representing different styles Any of the works under a c above may be replaced with an ensemble number. e) sight-reading At least one of the solo works must be performed from memory. II Examination board assessment on a scale of 0 to 5 S-t03c1-5131 Piano performance C1 (Students whose main subject is Music Education or Church Music; other main subjects also allowed) A student who has completed the module is expected to: 14

- be familiar with the principal styles of piano playing (Baroque, Viennese Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, 20th-century mainstream styles and contemporary piano music) and how they are interpreted and have a command of the instrument technique required for the repertoire - have the capability to progress to further studies - have the sight-reading skills and ensemble skills required for his/her career. I Rehearsing repertoire to a sufficiently broad and diverse extent, principally based on repertoire list 3 II Performance examination including the following: a) Baroque music (three movements from a Baroque suite, a Prelude and Fugue from J.S. Bach s WKL, two 3-part inventions, or a similar selection) b) a Viennese Classical work (including Schubert) c) two Romantic or newer works in different styles (categories 4, 5 and 6 in the repertoire list) d) ensemble number (no arrangements) or chamber music Department of Composition and Music Theory: e) a work written in the past 50 years All departments: f) sight-reading The programme must include one extensive work such as a sonata. This may be any of the works required under points a e above. Some of the programme may be performed on a period instrument (but not on the organ). At least one of the works must be performed from memory. The sight-reading part (f) may be completed as a separate course. II Examination board assessment on a scale of 0 to 5 Recommended year of completion 3 S-t03c2-5131 Piano performance C2 (for students whose main subject is not Piano) A student who completes this unit is expected to: - have a command of various musical styles and the interpretation and instrument technique they require - have the capability to pursue further studies. Repertoire must be rehearsed to a sufficient and diverse extent, drawing on repertoire list 3. I Rehearsing and performing repertoire to an examination board appointed by the university every academic year as required II Performance examination: a) an etude b) J.S. Bach: one of the following: I) two 3-part inventions II) a Prelude and Fugue III) an Allemande, Sarabande and Gigue from a French Suite or a Baroque selection of similar calibre c) a Viennese Classical sonata (including Schubert) or set of variations d) 3 works representing different styles, one of which was written in the past 50 years e) major and minor scales in thirds and sixths, and major and minor arpeggios in sixths and tenths over 4 octaves All works must be played from memory. 15

II Examination board assessment on a scale of 0 to 5 As per the curriculum for each subject Credited substituting studies Piano performance C or comparable examination at university level S-t3b-5131 Piano performance B A student who completes this unit is expected to: - have a command of the principal styles of piano music and be thoroughly conversant with the technical and stylistic potential of the piano - have the capability to progress to Piano performance A. I Rehearsing and performing repertoire to an examination board appointed by the university every academic year as required II Level B bachelor s recital: Repertoire planning should be based on repertoire list 2. The repertoire performed at the level performance examination must be sufficiently demanding and diverse as a whole. In unclear cases, it is recommended that the student discuss the programme with the coordinating teacher well in advance. The level performance examination programme must last no more than 60 minutes and must include the following: a) a selection of Bach, Handel, Scarlatti or other Baroque music b) a selection of Viennese Classical music (including Schubert) c) choose c1 or c2 or both: c1) a Romantic selection c2) a selection featuring 20th-century mainstream styles d) contemporary music (written in the past 50 years) e) an etude or similar work (prelude or toccata) f) choose f1 (or f2 for students whose main subject is not Piano): f1) a fast movement from a concerto or a similar work; depending on the style period, this may replace any of the works under points a d f2) (for students whose main subject is not Piano) a demanding chamber music work or Lied programme; depending on the style period, this may replace any of the works under points a d The programme must include a sonata, suite, set of variations or other extensive work in addition to the concerto. All works must be played from memory. However, the contemporary work may be played from the score at the professor s discretion. II Examination board assessment on a scale of 0 to 5 Piano performance C (for students whose main subject is not piano) 16

S-t3a-5131 Piano performance A A student who completes this unit is expected to: - have a command of the instrument technique required for demanding concert repertoire - be widely conversant with various musical styles and how they are interpreted - be familiar with a range of core repertoire sufficient for independent artistic work and with contemporary piano music - be capable of original artistic expression and have a command of large-scale musical forms - have the capability for independent improvement of his/her artistic skills and for undertaking further studies. Repertoire must be rehearsed to a sufficient and diverse extent, drawing on repertoire list 1. This unit may also be completed with a chamber music focus. I Rehearsing and performing repertoire to an examination board appointed by the university every academic year as required II Level A master s recital: Repertoire planning should be based on repertoire list 1. The repertoire performed at the level performance examination must be sufficiently demanding and diverse as a whole. In unclear cases, it is recommended that the student discuss the programme with the coordinating teacher well in advance. The level performance examination programme must last no more than 90 minutes and must include the following: a) a selection of Bach, Handel, Scarlatti or other Baroque music b) a selection of Viennese Classical music (including Schubert) c) choose c1 or c2 or both: c1) a Romantic selection c2) a selection featuring 20th-century mainstream styles d) contemporary music (written in the past 50 years) e) two etudes or similar works (prelude or toccata), one of which must be by Chopin f) select f1 or f2: f1) a concerto or a similar work; depending on the style period, this may replace any of the works under points a d f2) a demanding chamber music work or Lied programme; depending on the style period, this may replace any of the works under points a d In addition to point f, the programme must include a sonata, suite, set of variations or other extensive work. All works must be played from memory except for the chamber music work or Lied programme referred to under point f2. However, the contemporary work may be played from the score at the professor s discretion. II Examination board assessment, For students whose main subject is a classical music instrument: All other studies included in the student s individual study plan. For students with other main subjects: Piano performance B or equivalent at the Sibelius Academy. Credited substituting studies There are no substitutions for this unit. 17

Fortepiano S-t3a1-51311 Fortepiano performance A1 A student who completes this unit is expected to: - be familiar with piano music styles from the 18th and early 19th centuries - be conversant with playing early pianos and be familiar with their stylistic and mechanical properties - have the capability to progress to Fortepiano performance A. Rehearsing repertoire: three etudes from the period 1800 1820, three etudes from the period 1820 1850 (from at least 5 composers), one work by C.P.E. Bach, one London sonata, one Viennese sonata, one French, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian sonata, two fantasies and three Classical and three Romantic freely chosen works. Level A1 master s recital: a programme about 45 min long on a Classical instrument. The programme must include one extensive sonata, one fantasy and one chamber music work. The programme must include music by C.P.E. Bach and one work that is Swedish/Finnish/Russian. Examination board assessment on a scale of 0 to 5. Piano performance B or Organ performance B. Credited substituting studies There are no substitutions for this unit. S-t3a2-51311 Fortepiano performance A2 A student who completes this unit is expected to: - have the capability for independent artistic work with piano music from the 18th and 19th centuries - have gained further experience in playing early pianos of various kinds. Rehearsing repertoire: four etudes from the period 1800 1820, four etudes from the period 1820 1850 (from at least 5 composers), one sonata and/or set of variations by Haydn and one by Mozart, one sonata by Beethoven and one sonata by Schubert or other extensive work (which is not by Beethoven or Schubert), one Classical and one Romantic concerto, three Classical and three Romantic freely chosen works. Level A2 master s recital: a programme about 90 min long on 1 or 2 instruments. The programme must be varied and must include two short virtuoso works, a 5-minute fantasy by the student, one extensive sonata or other work, one previously unpublished work sourced by the student himself/herself, a concerto or similar work or alternatively a chamber music programme of about 30 minutes, or a combination of these. Examination board assessment, For students whose main subject is a classical instrument: All other studies included in the student s individual study plan. Fortepiano performance A1 or equivalent at the Sibelius Academy. Credited substituting studies There are no substitutions for this unit. 18

Organ S-t05d-5132 Organ performance D (for students whose main subject is not Church Music) - have a command of playing technique to a standard required for the repertoire - be familiar with the principal styles of organ music and their interpretation - have the knowledge and skills required for pursuing further studies. - and feedback - Active class attendance - Performance examination based on repertoire lists 2 and 3, with at least one work from repertoire list 3: 1) two works in different styles from category 1 2) 1 work from category 2 3) 2 works from category 3 4) 1 work from category 4 5) 1 work from category 5 The examination board gives oral feedback. Repertoire prepared: Rehearsing repertoire from repertoire lists 1 to 3 at the teacher s discretion, totalling at least 15 works in various styles in the following categories: 1) freeform works, movements from suites and organ chorales representing various sub-styles of the Baroque period 2) freeform works by J.S. Bach 3) organ chorales by J.S. Bach 4) Romantic works 5) modern works 6) accompaniments and occasional music Target group Students whose main subject is not Church Music S-t3c1-5132 Organ performance C A student who has completed the module is expected to: - have a command of playing technique to a standard required for the repertoire - have a basic familiarity with the principal styles of organ music and with their performance practices and terminology - be able to interpret works in various styles independently, using the organ available - have a capability for artistic expression and a command of musical form - have the knowledge and skills required for pursuing further studies. 19

Organ performance D, Proficiency demonstration (Bachelor of Music) in Church Music, or equivalent skills. and feedback A recital lasting no more than 45 min, containing 5 or 6 works of diverse geographical origin and from different periods. At least three of them must have been written before 1750 and at least two after 1750. The performance must include any one work by Johann Sebastian Bach. The examination board gives oral feedback. Repertoire prepared: - At least 15 works in all, of which no fewer than 10 from repertoire list 3 and no more than 5 from repertoire list 2. - The repertoire must contain works from all of the categories listed below. - Works in various styles from the Baroque period - Organ chorales by Johann Sebastian Bach - Freeform works by Johann Sebastian Bach - Works from the Romantic period - Modern works, at least one of which was written not more than 50 years ago S-t5b1-5132 Organ performance B A student who has completed the module is expected to: - have a command of playing technique to a standard required for the repertoire - have expanded his/her repertoire to include the major styles of the Baroque period - have improved familiarity with Romantic and contemporary music - be able to analyse and justify interpretation decisions - have a capability for independent artistic expression and a command of musical form - have the knowledge and skills required for pursuing further studies. Organ performance C or equivalent skills. and feedback A bachelor s recital lasting 45 55 min, containing 4 or 5 works of diverse geographical origin and from different periods. At least two of them must have been written before 1750 and at least two after 1750. The performance must include any one work by Johann Sebastian Bach. One of the works may be an ensemble work. The examination board gives oral feedback. Repertoire prepared: - A total of 15 or more works from repertoire list 4. - The repertoire must contain works from all of the categories listed below. - Works in various styles from the Baroque period - Organ chorales by Johann Sebastian Bach - Freeform works by Johann Sebastian Bach - Works from the Romantic period - Modern works, at least one of which was written not more than 50 years ago 20

S-t5a-5132 Organ performance A A student who has completed the module is expected to: - have the capability to perform some of the most demanding works in the organ repertoire - have learned a representative selection of repertoire from all style periods of organ music - be able to follow current trends in organ music with regard to performance, composition and organ building - have a capability for independent artistic expression - have the knowledge and skills required for pursuing further studies. Organ performance B History of organ performance Organ performance workshop and feedback I Performing every academic year II Performance examination comprising two recitals each 45 to 60 min long, the first based on the works referred to in point 1 (see below) and the latter based on the works referred to in point 2 (see below). The performances must include at least one demanding work played in trio and one extensive work by J.S. Bach, and a demanding extensive work under point 2. Both recitals must be given within one month of each other. The examination board gives oral feedback. Repertoire prepared: Rehearsing repertoire consisting of at least 15 demanding works (repertoire lists 4 5), in group 1 at least 6 works from repertoire list 5 and in group 2 at least 4 works from repertoire list 5. 1) works in various styles written before 1750, including extensive organ works by J.S. Bach and a trio sonata 2) works in various styles written after 1750, including extensive Romantic and modern works S-t3c-5135 Clavichord performance C A student who has completed the module is expected to: - be familiar with the fretted, unfretted and pedal clavichords, as circumstances allow - be familiar with the main styles of music for the clavichord - be familiar with the special features of clavichord technique - have the capability to progress to further studies. None and feedback Performance examination comprising at least four works in different styles on one or more types of clavichord (fretted, unfretted, pedal). The examination board gives oral feedback. Repertoire prepared: 21

At least 12 works on different types of clavichord, as circumstances allow, from the Renaissance period to the Classical period, including the Empfindsamkeit style. S-t3b-5135 Clavichord performance B A student who has completed the module is expected to: - be proficient in playing the fretted and the unfretted clavichord, and if possible the pedal clavichord - be thoroughly familiar with the various styles of clavichord music - have the capability to progress to Clavichord performance A. Clavichord performance C or equivalent skills. and feedback Bachelor s recital comprising at least five works in different styles on one or more types of clavichord (fretted, unfretted, pedal). The examination board gives oral feedback. Repertoire prepared: At least 15 works on different types of clavichord, from the Renaissance period to the Classical period, including the Empfindsamkeit style. S-t3a-5135 Clavichord performance A A student who has completed the module is expected to: - be able to play some of the most demanding works in the clavichord repertoire - have a broad and in-depth knowledge of styles - have the capability for improving his/her skills independently and have the knowledge and skills required for progressing to further studies Clavichord performance B and feedback Master s recital comprising at least five works in different styles on one or more types of clavichord (fretted, unfretted, pedal). The examination board gives oral feedback. Repertoire prepared: At least 18 works on different types of clavichord, from the Renaissance period to the Classical period, including the Empfindsamkeit style. ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTS: WOODWINDS 22

S-t3d-(51211,-51212,-51213,-21214,-51216) Woodwind performance D (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone) This level performance examination is mainly intended for students in Music Education and the Junior Department and for students with a woodwind instrument as a secondary instrument. No credits are awarded for completion. : I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year as agreed with the teacher. II Etudes, scales and sight-reading Various etudes, scales and sight-reading tasks to be performed at an informal event held for this purpose as instructed by the teacher. A colleague on the same instrument must be present to assess the performance. :, to be repeated in part or in full as required. III Recital. A free-form recital with piano, comprising 20 to 30 minutes of music. The programme must include works from various stylistic periods. There may be one solo work and one work for small chamber ensemble where the student s instrument plays a prominent role. The programme may include the student s own compositions and improvised passages. Some of the works must be played from memory. Part II must be completed before the recital. S-t3c1-(51211,-51212,-51213,-21214,-51216) Woodwind performance C (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone) This level performance examination is mainly intended for students in the Junior Department and for students with a woodwind instrument as a secondary instrument. Bachelor s-level students may complete this unit if they wish. No credits are awarded for completion. : I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year as agreed with the teacher. II Etudes, scales and sight-reading Various etudes, scales and sight-reading tasks to be performed at an informal event held for this purpose as instructed by the teacher. A colleague on the same instrument must be present to assess the performance. :, to be repeated in part or in full as required. III Recital. A free-form recital with piano, comprising about 40 minutes of music. The programme must include works from various stylistic periods and at least one extensive work such as a sonata, concerto or suite. There may be one solo work and one work for small chamber ensemble where the student s instrument plays a prominent role. It is recommended that some of the programme be performed from memory. On a scale of 0 to 5. Part II must be completed in full before the recital. 23

S-t3b1-(51211,-51212,-51213,-21214,-51216) Woodwind performance B (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone) : I Repertoire portfolio At least ten works not included in the programme of the bachelor s recital. The works for the portfolio may be performed at woodwind matinees, class concerts or other public concerts at the Sibelius Academy or elsewhere. These performances must always be attended by a woodwind instrument teacher from the Sibelius Academy (other than the student s own teacher) or a member of the woodwind level performance examination board, who will give a brief written feedback. The student must compile the portfolio independently, as agreed with his/her own instrument teacher beginning in his/her first year of study. The portfolio must always include a record of the time and place of performance, the work performed and the other performers. The feedback received must also be entered in the portfolio. The portfolio must be created using a pre-defined template in electronic form. The portfolio must include at least ten works from various stylistic periods, including contemporary music. The portfolio must include extensive works such as a sonata, concerto or suite. Core repertoire for the instrument must be included. The portfolio may include solo works and works for small chamber ensemble where the student s instrument plays a prominent role. At least one of the works in the portfolio must have been performed from memory. : brief written feedback on each performance, no other assessment II Etudes, scales and sight-reading Various etudes, scales and sight-reading tasks to be performed at an informal event held for this purpose, as instructed by the student s own teacher. On the clarinet, transposing is part of this requirement. A colleague on the same instrument must be present to assess the performance. :, to be repeated in part or in full as required. III Level B bachelor s recital: A free-form recital with piano, comprising 45 to 60 minutes of music. There may be a brief interval if required. The programme must include works from various stylistic periods and at least one extensive work such as a sonata, concerto or suite. There may be one solo work and one work for small chamber ensemble where the student s instrument plays a prominent role. It is recommended that some of the programme be performed from memory. The student may give a spoken introduction to the works at the recital. Parts I and II must be completed in full before the bachelor s recital. : on a scale of 0 to 5 24

S-t3a1-(51211,-51212,-51213,-21214,-51216) Woodwind performance A (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone) I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year as agreed with the teacher. II Master s recital (level A), comprising about 60 min of music. The recital may have an interval. The programme must be artistically coherent and provide a varied profile of the performer s musical and technical skills. The programme must include a sonata, concerto or other extensive work. It is recommended that some of the programme be performed from memory. The student may give a spoken introduction to the works at the recital. The recital may include elements from other branches of the arts. : BRASS S-t3d- Brass performance D This level performance examination is mainly intended for students in Music Education and the Junior Department and for students with a brass instrument as a secondary instrument. No credits are awarded for completion. : I Rehearsing and performing repertoire every academic year as agreed with the teacher. II Etude, scales, arpeggios and sight-reading The etude, scales, arpeggios and sight-reading are to be performed on a separate informal occasion. Scales and arpeggios are to be rehearsed as instructed by the student s own teacher. The examination board must always include one other brass teacher in addition to the student s own teacher. :, to be repeated in part or in full as required. III Recital A free-form recital with piano, comprising 15 to 30 minutes of music. There may be one solo work and one work for small chamber ensemble where the student s instrument plays a prominent role. The programme may include the student s own compositions and improvised passages. It is recommended that some of the programme be performed from memory. Part II must be completed in full before the recital. : on a scale of 0 to 5 S-t3c1-51221 Horn performance C : I Rehearsing repertoire in repertoire list C at least as follows: a) 15 etudes b) 5 small-scale works c) scales and arpeggios over 2 octaves (major and harmonic, melodic and natural minor) d) transposing in E, Eb, D, Db, C, B, Bb, A, Ab basso e) sight-reading II Performing repertoire every academic year 25

III Performance examination: a) 5 rehearsed etudes transposing down: in E, Eb, D, Db, C, B, Bb, A, Ab basso. The etudes may be selected from Oscar Franz s etudes nos. 1 29 or a similar etude collection. b) W.A. Mozart: Concerto in D major, 1st movement Allegro KV 412, 2nd movement Rondo KV 514 (Süssmayr) or KV 386b (Mozart) c) 1 small-scale work d) scales and arpeggios e) sight-reading task The Classical concerto must be performed from memory. Examination board assessment on a scale of 0 to 5 S-t3b1-51221 Horn performance B : I Rehearsing repertoire in repertoire list B at least as follows: a) 50 etudes b) 3 small-scale works or chamber music works c) 3 sonatas or concertos The works in the performance examination specified below must be different from the rehearsed repertoire (b and c) d) orchestral repertoire II Performing repertoire at brass matinees and other public concerts at the Sibelius Academy every academic year as agreed with the teacher. III Performance examination in 2 parts during the same academic year: 1. Transposition, orchestral repertoire, repertoire samples and etudes a) 5 etudes rehearsed in transposed keys. Each transposition must be used once; one etude may be performed in 2 4 transpositions. The transpositions are: down in E, Eb, D, Db, C, B, Bb (basso), A (basso), Ab (basso); up in F#, G, Ab (alto), A (alto), Bb (alto) and C (alto). b) 10 12 extracts from orchestral repertoire c) samples from the rehearsed repertoire d) 2 etudes from the 50 rehearsed The works in the performance examination must be different from the rehearsed repertoire The assignments for 1. b), c) and d) may be obtained from the chairman of the examination board no earlier than 2 weeks before the examination. :, to be repeated in part or in full as required. 2. II Level B bachelor s recital: Recital a) a concerto or a sonata b) 1 small-scale work or chamber music work The works performed must represent different stylistic periods. The concerto or sonata must be performed from memory. Part 1 of the performance examination must be completed in full before the recital. Part 1: examination board assessment, Part 2: Examination board assessment on a scale of 0 to 5 26