KASTANTM PIANO MUSICIANSHIP SYLLABUS REPERTOIRE LEVEL DEFINITIONS

KASTANTM PIANO MUSICIANSHIP SYLLABUS REPERTOIRE LEVEL DEFINITIONS

Repertoire Level Definitions Levels Included in this document Advanced (A7, A8, A9) Compiled and Written by: Dean Epperson, Christine C. Kastanopolous, Juliana Osinchuk Sources of Information: Myklas Press Alfred Publishing Co. Celebration Series, Frederick Harris Music Finger Tips for Keyboard Skills by Cobb, Lewis, & Strickland Repertoire List for Oregon Music Teachers Association Syllabus Texas Music Teachers Association Student Affiliated Theory Program Royal Conservatory of Music Piano & Theory Syllabus, Frederick Harris Music First Printing 1993

Preface Intent and use of this material Repertoire Level Definitions should be considered as guideposts to development for student progress. The repertoire list is to aid teachers in assigning performance levels to works their students perform in local and state performances. Each level description is the minimal requirement for that level. Teachers are encouraged to list materials used and assign them to appropriate levels laying the groundwork to extend the repertoire list. Repertoire listed in all levels is not to be interpreted as required repertoire for students. Some works may border between levels. If this occurs, the teacher should consider the maturity of the student when assigning the work to a level. For example, if a work is E-3 or possibly I-4, the teacher should decide if the student is mature enought musically and technically to perform in the higher level or if the sstudent would be more faily evaluated at the lower level. If a challenge is issued against a teacher s judgment of the proper placement at a state or local performance, the teacher can use the repertoire levels definitions to justify the placement. The KASTANTM PIANO MUSICIANSHIP SYLLABUS makes every attempt to correspond to the definitions of each level presented herein. Because performance skills and comprehension skills do not always develop at the same pace, some aspects of the Theory Syllabus may move at a slower pace than the Repertoire Level Definitions. Copies of the Syllabus may be obtained through Christine Kastanopolous. Refer to your AMTA membership list for a current address and telephone number. Each level is divided into a Definition and Characteristics The Definition for each level describes the general criteria for what each work performed may contain. The Characteristics refine and specify the definition by the following: Scales and Chords Notation Key Signatures Time Signatures Technique Dynamics Pedal Elementary levels present musical and technical basics, focusing on the development of musical concepts. Intermediate levels continue to add skills, refine performance, and introduce musical forms of different periods, bridging the gap to advanced levels. Characteristics of pieces are gradually phased out as they become redundant, therefore, there is a change in format. Advanced levels are defined through performance skills and repertoire.

ADVANCED SEVEN (A7) Definition of Level: Continued expansion of repertoire challenging the student with longer and larger pieces. The advanced levels are defined by their repertoire. Characteristics of Pieces: An Advanced level student must demonstrate certain qualities in their performance, such as: 1. Refinement and control of touch, dynamics, and pedal use 2. Technical facility 3. Demonstrate an inner strength of rhythm and pulse 4. Overall confidence in performance Repertoire to use for comparison: Baroque Period Level A7 J.S. * Two Part Inventions Two Part Inventions Alfred * Preludes Six & Twelve Little Preludes Three Part Inventions (Sinfonia) Three Part Inventions #5 - E-flat Major, #6 - E Major, #15 - B Minor * consider all works in the collection not already placed in a previous repertoire level Daquin Le Coucou Popular Classics for Piano Fischer Handel Sonatina in A Minor Bk. Kjos from suite XI - D Minor: Sonatina The Baroque Period Peters Rameau La Villageoise The Baroque Period Peters Scarlatti Sonata - G Major, L90 Scarlatti Sonatas Sonata - G Major, L338 (K2) Sonata - B Minor, L263 (K377) Telemann Suite - A Minor Piano Literature Bk. 4, Bastien Kjos Classical Period Bach, C.P.E. Sonata, Op. 5 No 1 Sonatas Classics - Moderns Vol 67 Consolidated Beethoven Sonata - G Minor, Op. 49 No 1 Bagatelle, Op. 33 Nos. 4 & 6 Bagatelles, Op. 33 Schirmer Bagatelle, Op. 119, Nos. 2 & 3 Eleven Bagatelles, Op. 119 Alfred 9 Variations on "Quanto e bello" 6 Variations on "Nel cor pui" Clementi Sonatina, Op. 36, Nos. 5 & 6 Six Sonatinas, Op. 36 Alfred Haydn Sonata - C Major, Hob XVI:35 Kuhlau Sonatinas, Op. 59 Sonatinas Schirmer Mozart Sonatina - A Major #2, K439b 6 Viennese Sonatinas Alfred Sonata - G Major, K283 Sonatas Broder Sonata - F Major, K547a Fantasie - D Minor, K397 Classics to Moderns, Vol. 47 Consolidated List is continued on the next page.

Repertoire to use for comparison: Romantic Period Level A7 Brahms Intermezzo - A Major, Op. 76 No 7 Piano Works, Vol. 2 Kalmus Intermezzo - A Minor, Op. 119 No 1 2 Waltzes, Op. 39 Nos. 1 & 2 Classics to Modern, Vol 47 Consolidated Chopin Nocturnes:Op. 9 No 2, Op. 15 No. 3 Nocturnes Polish Music Nocturne, Op. 37 No 1 Polonaise - G Minor, Op. posth. Polonaises Prelude - D-flat Major, No. 15 Preludes Waltzes: Op. 34 No 2, Op. 69 No. 1 Waltzes Waltz: Op. 70 No. 2 Grieg Elegie, Op. 47 No 7 Compositions Alfred Nocturne, Op. 54 No 4 To Spring, Op. 43 No. 6 MacDowell Tarantella 12 Etudes, Op. 39 Kalmus To a Water Lily, By a Meadow, From Uncle Woodland Sketches, Op. 51 Schirmer Remus, Told at Sunset Mendelssohn Confidence, Op. 19 No. 2 Songs Without Words Alfred The Adieu, Op. 85 No. 2 Schubert Impromptu, Op. 90 Nos. 2 & 4 Impromptus Schirmer Moments Musicaux, Op. 94 Moments Musicaux, Op. 94 Scherzo - B-flat Major Bk. Kjos Schumann From Strange Lands and People, Dreaming, An Important Event Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 Alfred Contemporary Period Bartok Theme and Inversion, #114 Mikrokosmos Bk. 4 Boosey & Hawkes Bloch From Poems of the Sea: Chanty Poems of the Sea Schirmer Debussy From Children's Corner: Little Shepherd, Children's Corner Suite Durand Jimbo's Lullaby, Serenade of the Doll Granados Danza Espanoles, Andalusia Op. 5 No 5 Danza Espanoles Ibert Little White Donkey Musicales Kabalevsky Variations - A Minor, Op. 40 Variations, Op. 40 MCA Sonatina, Op. 13 No. 2 Sonatina, Op. 13, No. 2 Khachaturian From 10 Pieces for Young Pianists: 10 Pieces for Young Pianists Schirmer Toccata, Fugue Nakada Etude Allegro Japanese Festival MCA Satie 3 Gymnopedie Piano Music Vol I Salabert Scriabin Prelude Op. 11, Nos. 4 & 5 Classics to Moderns Vol. 37 Consolidated Shostakovich From 24 Preludes, Op. 34: #2 & #7 24 Preludes, Op. 34 MCA Starer Crimson, Bright Orange Sketches in Color, Set 1 MCA Aquamarine, Chrome, Yellow Sketches in Color, Set 2 MCA Rocherelle Sunken Schooner, Tapestry of Fish Bayou Reflections Kjos Autumn Sky Instrumental Inspirations Yeager Dewy Spider Web, Thrush at Dusk Around the Sundial Kjos

ADVANCED EIGHT (A8) Definition of Level: The second advanced level requires longer and more complex works to be performed. Entire works are to be considered as opposed to sections of works. The advanced levels are defined by their repertoire. Characteristics of Pieces: An Advanced level student must demonstrate certain qualities in their performance, such as: 1. Refinement and control of touch, dynamics, and pedal use 2. Technical facility 3. Demonstrate an inner strength of rhythm and pulse 4. Overall confidence in performance Repertoire to use for comparison: Level A8 Baroque Period Bach, J.S. Preludes and Fugues: C minor, D Minor, Well Tempered Clavier, Book I Alfred D Major, E Minor Preludes and Fugues: D Minor, E-flat Major Well Tempered Clavier, Book II Alfred French Suite #5, French Suite #6 French Suites Peters #4594 Handel Suite XI - D Minor Baroque Period, Vol. 1 Yorktown Scarlatti Sonatas: C Major, L2 (K41), C Major, L 104 (K159), D Minor, L413, F Minor, L281 60 Sonatas (Kirkpatrick) Vol 1 & 2 Schirmer Classical Period Bach, C.P.E. Sonata - D Major, Op. 5 No. 2 Sonatas Classics - Moderns Vol 67 Consolidated Beethoven Sonata - C Minor, Op. 10 No. 1 Complete Piano Sonatas Dover Sonata - C Minor, Op. 13 Sonata - G Major, Op. 14 No. 2 Sonata - G Major, Op. 79 Sonata - E Major, Op. 14 No 1 6 Easy Variations on an Original Theme Rondo - C Major, Op. 51 No. 1 Haydn Sonata - E Minor, Hob XVI:34 Sonatas, Vol. I Universal Wiener Sonata - D Major, Hob XVI:37 urtext Mozart Sonata - A Major, K331 Sonatas Presser Sonata - E-flat Major, K282 Broder, Editor Sonata - B-flat Major, K570 List is continued on the next page.

Repertoire to use for comparison: Romantic Period Level A8 Brahms Ballade, Op. 118 No. 3 Piano Works, Vol. 2 Kalmus Intermezzo, Op. 116, Nos. 2 and 6 Rhapsody - G Minor, Op. 79 No. 2 Chopin Preludes, Op. 28 Preludes, Op. 28 Alfred Mazurkas: Op. 7 No. 2, Op. 59 No.1, Mazurkas Polish Music Op. 63 No. 2, Op. 67 No. 2 Waltzes: Op. 64 No. 3, Op 69 No. 1, Op. 69 No. 2 Waltzes Polonaises: Op. 26 No. 1, Op. 40 Polonaises Grieg Butterfly, Op. 43 No. 1 Selected Compositions Alfred March of Dwarfs, Op. 54 No. 3 Wedding Day in Troldhaugen, Op. 65 No. 6 MacDowell from Op. 39 Shadow Dance, Melody, Hungarian His Greatest Piano Solos Ashley In Autumn Woodland Sketches, Op. 51 Schirmer Mendelssohn Op. 16 No. 2, Op. 62 No. 6, Op. 102 No. 3, Op. 102 No. 4 Songs Without Words Schirmer Schubert Impromptus: Op. 90 Nos. 2 & 4, Op. 142 No. 2 Impromptus, Opus 90 and 142 Peters Schumann 3 Sonatas for the Young, Op. 118 Nos. 1, 2, & 3 Piano Music Series II Dover Contemporary Period Bartok Sonatina Sonatina Schirmer Fourths, Merry Andrew Mikrokosmos Boosey & Hawkes 6 Roumanian Folk Dances 6 Roumanian Folk Dances Boosey & Hawkes Debussy First & Second Arabesque Arabesques Durand Golliwog's Cakewalk, Dr. Gradus Ad Parnassum Children's Corner Suite Durand Dello Joio Suite for Piano Suite for Piano Schirmer Gershwin Impromptu in 2 Keys Impromptu in 2 Keys Warner Bros. Gretchaninoff 8 Pastells Op. 61 8 Pastells Op. 61 Belwin Kabalevsky Preludes #1 & #3 4 Preludes, Op. 5 Schirmer Khachaturian Sonatina Sonatina (Palmer) Alfred Armenian Dance Classics to Moderns, Vol. 47 Consolidated Mompou Impressiones Intimas Impressiones Intimas Salabert Muczynski Prelude, Op. 6 No. 4 Preludes Op. 6 Schirmer Poulenc Mouvement Perpetuels Mouvement Perpetuels Chester Prokofiev 10 Pieces, Op. 12 10 Pieces, Op. 12 Schirmer Shostakovich 3 Fantastic Dances 3 Fantastic Dances Schirmer Tcherepnin Expressions, Op. 81 Expressions, Op. 81 MCA 10 Bagatelles, Op. 5 10 Bagatelles, Op. 5 Schirmer Turok Little Suite, Op. 9 Little Suite, Op. 9 Schirmer

ADVANCED NINE (A9) Definition of Level: The second advanced level requires entire large format pieces to be performed. Pieces in collections previously listed in another level are not acceptable in this level. The pieces listed are suggestions demonstrating the minimal requirements for this level. This repertoire is suitable for college entrance auditions. Characteristics of Pieces: An Advanced level student must demonstrate certain qualities in their performance, such as: 1. Refinement and control of touch, dynamics, and pedal use 2. Technical facility 3. Demonstrate an inner strength of rhythm and pulse 4. Overall confidence in performance Repertoire to use for comparison: Baroque Period List is continued on the next page. Level A9 Bach, J.S. Preludes and Fugues: WTC Books 1 & 2 Well Tempered Clavier, Vol. I & II Peters Three Part Inventions Three Part Inventions Alfred Partitas Partitas Kalmus French Suites and English Suites French Suites and English Suites Peters Fantasia in C Minor Fantasia in C Minor Peters, Alfred Handel Suites for Keyboard Suites for Keyboard Kalmus Scarlatti Sonata - G Major, L286 (K44) 60 Sonatas (Kirkpatrick) Schirmer Sonata - D Major, L164 (K50) paired with Sonata - D Major, L14 (K51) consider performing sonatas in groups of 2 or 3 Soler Sonatas for Piano Sonatas for Piano, Vol. 1-4 Broude Classical Period Beethoven Sonata Op. 2 No. 1, Sonata Op. 10 No. 3, Complete Piano Sonatas Dover Sonata Op. 26, Sonata Op. 27 No. 1, Sonata Op. 31 No. 2 10 Variations on La Stessa La Stessissima Variations Schirmer #7 13 Variations on Es war Enimal, Wo0 66 Clementi Sonata - F-sharp Minor, Op. 26 No. 2, 12 Sonatas Peters Sonata - C Major, Op. 34 No. 1, Sonata - B-flat Major, Op. 47 No. 2 Haydn Sonata - C Minor, Hob XVI:20 Sonatas, Vol III Peters Sonata - F Major, Hob XVI:23 Vol. II Sonata - E-flat Major, Hob XVI:49 Vol. I Sonata - C Major, Hob XVI:50 Vol. IV Mozart Sonata - F Major, K 333 Sonatas Presser Sonata - A Minor, K310 Broder, editor

Repertoire to use for comparison: Romantic Period Level A9 Brahms Capriccio Piano Works Vol. II Kalmus Intermezzo: Op. 118 No. 2 Rhapsody: Op. 79 No. 1 Romance: Op. 118 No. 5 Chopin Ballade: No. 3, A-flat Major, Op. 47 Ballade Polish Music Berceuse: Op. 57 Berceuse Mazurkas: Op. 33 No. 2, Op. 50 No. 3 Mazurkas Nocturnes: Op. 27 No. 1, Op. 27 No. 2, Nocturnes Op. 32 No. 1, Op. 48 No. 1 Scherzo: No. 2, in B-flat Minor, Op. 31 Scherzo Waltz: Op. 13 No. 1, Op. 34 No. 1, Waltzes Op. 64 No. 2 Grieg Sonata - E Minor, Op. 7 Liszt Appassionato Classics to Moderns, Vol 47 Consolidated MacDowell Mid ocean His Greatest Piano Solos Ashley Schubert Impromptus: Op. 90 No. 1, Op. 142 No. 3, Op. 142 No. 4 Sonata - A Major, D664 (Op. 120) Sonata - A Minor, D784 (Op. 143) Impromptus Op. 90 and 142 Peters Contemporary Period Barber Excursions Excursions Schirmer Nocturne, Op. 33 Nocturne, Op. 33 Bartok Mikrokosmos Book 6 Mikrokosmos Book 6 Boosey & Allegro Barbaro Allegro Barbaro Hawkes Bloch Waves #1, At Seat #3 Poems of the Sea Schirmer Copland The Cat and the Mouse The Cat and the Mouse Boosey & Blues #1 and #4 4 Piano Blues Hawkes Debussy Suite Bergamasque Suite Bergamasque Peters Preludes, Book 1 and 2 Preludes, Book 1 and 2 Gershwin 3 Preludes 3 Preludes New World Lees Fantasia Fantasia Boosey & Kaleidoscopes Kaleidoscopes Hawkes Menotti Ricercare & Toccata Ricercare & Toccata Schirmer Muczynski Toccata, Op. 15 Toccata, Op. 15 Schirmer Prokofiev Sarcasms, Op. 17 Sarcasms, Op. 17 Schirmer Sonata No. 3, Op. 28 Sonata No. 3, Op. 28 Toccata Op. 11 Toccata Op. 11 Shostakovich 24 Preludes, Op. 32 24 Preludes, Op. 32 MCA Rachmaninoff Preludes, Op. 23 & Op. 32 Turina Circus Suite Circus Suite Schott