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Performance Clarinet
In compiling this syllabus the New Zealand Music Examinations Board has endeavoured to use readily available and affordable editions as
indicated in the text. The Board has used each book to the fullest extent possible, however any edition is acceptable. Editions are mentioned
solely as a means of identication, and any standard edition will be accepted.
New Zealand music is available from SOUNZ, the Centre for New Zealand Music, Level 1, 39 Cambridge Terrance, Wellington, 6001. Tel
04-8018602, Fax 04-801 8604, info@sounz.org.nz.
Examination Music
Entrants may not use photocopies for performance (other than for facilitating page turns) in examinations, as this is prohibited by the Copyright
Act. All Level Two, Three, Four, Five and Six entrants must hand copies of all pieces being performed to the examiner together with their
examination slip when they enter the examination room. It is recommended that Level One entrants also hand in copies.
Study List: Samples of entrants work for the year
From Grade 1 to Grade 7 all entrants must present other pieces of their choice, as evidence of study beyond those presented for the examination.
These should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus, and may come from the syllabus or from a source other than the lists below.
Examiners, at their discretion, will ask entrants to demonstrate familiarity with these pieces by performing the whole or any part of them during
the examination. Entrants must bring a copy of the music to the examination room. The following minimum requirements apply: Grade 1 -
one piece Grade 2 to 7 - two pieces.
Entrants should not play repeats in examinations, however any da capo must be played.
Scales
In grades 6, 7 and 8 Dominant Seventh Arpeggios are to be played in the key.
In grades 6, 7 and 8 Diminished Seventh arpeggios are to start on the key note.
Co-requisites - to complete Grade 6 practical, a pass is required in NZMEB Grade 3 Theory
Grade 7 practical, a pass is required in NZMEB Grade 4 Theory
Grade 8 practical, a pass is required in NZMEB Grade 5 Theory
AMusNZ, a credit pass is required in NZMEB Grade 5 Theory
LMusNZ, a pass is required in NZMEB Grade 6 Theory
For acceptable equivalents, see the Theory syllabus
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Scales
Scales in 3rds to be played as follows
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Musicianship
LEVEL ONE
Preliminary
To join in and clap the beats in simple duple or triple time, to a harmonized passage played by the examiner and to continue clapping the
beats when the music stops.
To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time.
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To visually recognize step or skip movement (seconds and thirds) over three notes within the compass of a fth. We suggest entrants use
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To recognize written combined step/skip movements over 3 notes within the compass of a fth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces
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To play the same pattern as a given melody using only 2nds and 3rds within the compass of a fth in the keys of C or G major.
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To aurally identify major seconds and major thirds (number only), played twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes
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To echo clap a short rhythm pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.
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Grade Two
To visually recognize any written interval within the compass of a fth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop uency
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To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm in simple time. May include crotchet rests and quavers.
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To play the same pattern as a given melody in the keys of G or D major.
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To aurally identify major and perfect intervals up to and including perfect fths (number only) played twice by the examiner. Entrants
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To visually recognize written intervals within the octave at sight. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop uency.
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To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time. In addition to the rhythmic gures in previous grades, dotted crotchets,
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To play the same rhythm pattern as a melody within the compass of an octave in the keys of F or Bb major.
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To aurally identify root position triads as major or minor (notes sounded together) played twice by the examiner.
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LEVEL TWO
Grade Four
To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple time or compound duple. In addition to the rhythmic gures in previous grades,
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To name the tonic key.
To play a given melody in the keys of E or B major.
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To name the tonic key and transpose the melody up one tone.
To aurally identify major and perfect intervals up to and including major sixths, (number only) played twice by the examiner. Entrants
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Grade Five
To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic gures in previous grades,
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To give the letter names for both triads of the perfect cadence as marked.
To transpose the melody down one semitone or up one tone.
To aurally identify by quality and number major and perfect intervals up to and including a perfect octave, played twice by the examiner.
Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
To echo clap a four bar rhythmic pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.
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LEVEL THREE
Grade Six
To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic gures in previous grades,
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To name the tonic key of the melody.
To name the nal cadence as perfect or plagal and to name the letter names for both triads.
To transpose the melody up one tone or down one semitone.
To aurally identify by quality and number, all major and perfect intervals up to and including a perfect octave, played twice by the
examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
To aurally identify root position triads as major, minor, or augmented (notes sounded together) played twice by the examiner.
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LEVEL FOUR
Grade Seven
To clap or tap at sight, a written rhythm in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic gures in previous grades, syncopation
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Identify the rst cadence as imperfect or interrupted and the second cadence as perfect or plagal (*).
Give the letter names of all triads forming cadences.
Transpose the melody up a tone or down a semitone
To aurally identify by quality and number all major and perfect intervals, and minor thirds, up to and including a perfect octave, played
twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
To aurally identify root position triads as major, minor, augmented or diminished (notes sounded together) played twice by the examiner.
Grade Eight
To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in any time signature.
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Entrants will be given half a minute to sight an orchestral excerpt provided by the examiner and then to play it from the score
Entrants will be given an additional minute and a half to memorize the excerpt before replaying it.
To aurally identify by quality and number all major and perfect intervals, minor thirds and sixths, up to and including a perfect octave,
played twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
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Musical Knowledge
In practical examinations examiners will ask entrants questions on the following aspects of list pieces
Level One - Preliminary to Grade 3
The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.
Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.
Level Two - Grades 4 and 5
Modulations which occur in the pieces at main cadence points.
Broad formal structure of pieces.
Name the period and give its time frame.
Give the nationality of composers.
Level Three - Grade 6
Modulations which occur in the pieces.
Broad formal structure and analysis of the pieces.
Some knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics.
Some knowledge of the composers.
Level Four - Grades 7 and 8
Keys and tonalities in which the pieces are written.
Broad knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.
Broad knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.
Some knowledge of the composers of the pieces presented for examination including range of repertoire and major contributions to the
development of musical style.
Level Five - Associate Diploma
Detailed knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.
Detailed knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.
Knowledge of other works by the composers of the pieces presented for examination with emphasis on the repertoire for the entrants
instrument/voice.
Knowledge of the development of the entrants instrument through the various musical periods, and how the development of the instrument
affected the composers writing.
Level Six - Licentiate Diploma
Knowledge of other works by the composers of the pieces presented for examination with special reference to their major works.
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CRITERIA and DESCRIPTORS
Level 1 - Preliminary to Grade 3
Processes are limited in range, repetitive and familiar, employing recall and a narrow range of knowledge and cognitive skills. These are applied
in activities which are closely supervised by the teacher.
Examiners will use these criteria in assessing all level 1 entrants.
Comfortable and well balanced posture
Appropriate hand and arm position with ngers held close to the keys.
Beginning to acquire:
Independent articulation of the ngers
Systematic ngering in scales
Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work
Performance of the technical work at the minimum tempo or faster
Awareness of underlying pulse in the pieces
Awareness of the dynamic range of the instrument
Accurate and uent performance of pieces
Awareness and control of dynamics, tempo and articulations
Awareness of intonation and breath support
Awareness of clear and even tone
Preliminary
1. Scales
F, G Major scale, Major Arpeggio (one octave) all tongued
2. Pieces
Any 4 pieces from a recognized clarinet tutor book comprising a minimum of 5 different notes and a minimum of 12 bars length. Piano
accompaniement is optional.
Recommended Tutor books: Essential Elements Clarinet 2000 Book 1, Abracadabra Clarinet Book 1.
3. Musicianship
4. Musical Knowledge
Grade One
1. Scales - choose either set (a) or set (b)
(a) G, F, B Major, Major Arpeggios
G, F Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
G Chromatic
(b) G, F, B Major, Major Arpeggios
A, E Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
G Chromatic
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 6 seconds mf
All scales and arpeggios one octave ascending and descending.
All scales and arpeggios to be: all tongued/all slurred
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Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 100, one note per beat
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2. Pieces Three pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus one study list piece
List A
Allen No 3, 4, or 6 Progressive Studies for Clarinet Book 1 (ABRSM)
Clinch, P Study in Rhythm Clarinet Series 1 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Demnitz No 5. Study in F 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 1, ed. Davies and Harris
Gumbley Straight Up Cool School: Solos for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
Harris Study no.6 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 1, ed. Davies and Harris
Klos, H Study in C Clarinet Series 1 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Lazarus, H Tyrolienne Clarinet Series 2 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Percival & Dorich Ex 5 P 21 or Ex 8 P 29 Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Rae No 3 Sad Dance or No 4 Jumpin 40 Modern Studies for Clarinet (Universal)
Schneider, W Spielstck (Fun piece) Clarinet Series 2 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
List B
Alfven, H Swedish Rhapsody Clarinet Series 2 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Anon Minuet for Mock trumpet Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 1, arr Harris (OUP)
Anon No 3 Rockingham The Young Clarinettist arr Lawton Vol 1
Anon Rigadoon for the Mock Trumpet First Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Arnold Cornish Dance Clarinet All Sorts (Grades 1-3) Trinity Faber
Gossec Tambourin Ten Easy Tunes, arr Grifths (Fentone) OUP
Harrison, A In the Gloaming Clarinet Series 1 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Haydn, F J Romance from Symphony No 85 Clarinet Series 1 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Lefevre March Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 1, arr Harris (OUP)
Mozart Contredanse en Rondeau First Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Mozart, W A Divertimento Clarinet Series 2 Grade 1, arr Bonetti Allans Publishing
Percival & Dorich Pavane Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Purcell No 2 Fairest Isle The Young Clarinettist arr Lawton Vol 1
Purcell No 3 Rigaudon First Pieces for B Flat Clarinet Book 1, Arr Benoy and Bryce
(Oxford)
Purcell Rigaudon Ten Easy Tunes, arr Grifths (Fentone) OUP
R Edwards (attrib) When May is in His Prime Time Pieces For Clarinet, vol 1, arr Denley (ABRSM)
Reade No 5 Romance First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Scheidt No 6 O Little One Sweet First Pieces for B Flat Clarinet Book 1, Arr Benoy and Bryce
(Oxford)
Schubert The Trout 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP)
Trad No 6 Hatikvah First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Weber Lullaby (Op 13, No 2) The Really Easy Clarinet Book, arr Davies & Harris (Faber)
List C
Anon English Sea Shanty, The Drunken Sailor The Really Easy Clarinet Book, arr Davies & Harris (Faber)
Anon No 19 Come, lets be Merry First Pieces for B Flat Clarinet Book 1, Arr Benoy and Bryce
(Oxford)
Basden, D Texas Lullaby Clarinet Series 2 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Brahms The Sandman Ten Easy Tunes or 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton
(AWMP) (Oxford)
Clememti A Groovy Kind of Sonatina First Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Folk No 8 Shepherds Hey First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Harris The Penguins Take A Stroll First Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Harvey Merrily We Rock Along Jazzy Clarinet 1 (Universal)
Harvey One Hand Funk Jazzy Clarinet 1 (Universal)
James No 20 Land of Our Fathers First Pieces for B Flat Clarinet Book 1, Arr Benoy and Bryce
(Oxford)
Mahler Funeral March Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 1, arr Harris (OUP)
Norton No 1 MicroJazz for Clarinet (Boosey & Hawkes)
Paull, J Tangaroo Clarinet Series 1 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Percival & Dorich Dolores The Dancing Donkey Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Playford Grannys Delight Clarinet All Sorts (Grades 1-3) Trinity Faber
Rae Time To Go Clarinet All Sorts (Grades 1-3) Trinity Faber
Schumann No 9 The Merry Peasant First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Schumann, R Melody from Album for the Young Clarinet Series 1 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Sullivan Poor Wandring One! Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 1, arr Harris (OUP)
Trad No 1, 4 or 5 The Young Clarinettist arr Lawton Book 1 (Oxford)
Trad No 7 Finnish Folk Song First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
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(a) C, G, F, B Major, Major Arpeggios
C, G, F, B Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
E Chromatic (lower octave only)
(b) C, G, F, B Major, Major Arpeggios
A, E, D, G Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 8 - 10 seconds. p - f - p
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (rst octave) ascending. Each note equals two beats (tongued only). Breathe
every 8 beats or 4 notes.
All scales and arpeggios two octaves, ascending and descending except chromatic scales.
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Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 60, two notes per beat
Sustained scale 60, one note per two beats
2. Pieces Three list pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus two study list pieces.
List A
Allen No 20, 21 or 23 Progressive Studies for Clarinet Book 1 (ABRSM)
Demnitz No 16 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 1, ed. Davies and Harris
Faber
Demnitz Study no.13 or no.21 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 1, ed. Davies and Harris
Faber
Gumbley In The Small Hours Cool School: Solos for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
Klos, H Study in F Clarinet Series 1 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Lazarus, H Varsovianna Clarinet Series 2 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Percival & Dorich Ex 4 P 37, Ex 4 P 58, Ex 7 P 59 or Ex 8 P
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Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Rae No 12 or No 13 40 Modern Studies for Clarinet (Universal)
Thurston, F Study in C Clarinet Series 1 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Trad Lost Clarinet Clarinet Series 2 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
ed. Weston No 1 or No 3 50 Classical Studies for Clarinet, ed Weston (Fentone)
List B
Arne, T When Daisies Pied Clarinet Series 2 Grade 2, arr Bonetti Allans Publishing
Bach Musette Clarinet Fancies (Boston Music Co)
Bach Sheep May Safely Graze The Young Clarinettist, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Beethoven Ecossaise Clarinet Fancies (Boston Music Co)
Diabelli Landler The Really Easy Clarinet Book, arr Davies & Harris (Faber)
Dvork Humoresque Jazzical Clarinet, arr Widger & Goddard (Spartan SP572)
Dvork Largo 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Dvork, A Songs My Mother Taught Me Clarinet Series 1 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Handel The Harmonius Blacksmith Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 1, arr Harris (OUP)
Handel, G Largo from the opera Xerxes Clarinet Series 1 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Haydn No 15 German Dance First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Mozart La, ci darem la mano Bravo! Clarinet, arr Barrat (Boosey & Hawkes)
Mozart No 7 Going Solo, Arr P Harris & C Gunning (Faber)
Percival & Dorich Adagio Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Rameau Le Tambourin 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Reinecke No 13 Lnder First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Tchaikovsky No 17 Reverie First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Tchaikovsky Old French Song 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Telemann Vivace First Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson
Telemann, G P Gigue Clarinet Series 2 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Trad. Scottish The Night Visiting Song Bravo! Clarinet, arr Barrat (Boosey & Hawkes)
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Bilk, A Stranger on the Shore Clarinet Series 2 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Bruch Swedish Dance First Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson
Foster No 12 Serenade First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Gabriel-Marie, J La Cinquantaine Clarinet Series 1 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Greig Arietta Clarinet Fancies (Boston Music Co)
Gunning No 2 Parisian Waltz Going Solo, Arr P Harris & C Gunning (Faber)
Harvey Star Quality Jazzy Clarinet 1 (Universal)
Johnson Georgie First Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson
Joplin I Am Thinking of My Pickaninny Days Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 1, arr Harris (OUP)
Mancini, H The Pink Panther Clarinet Series 2 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Norton No 2, No 3 or No 4 MicroJazz for Clarinet (Boosey & Hawkes)
Percival & Dorich Canzonetta Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Ponchielli Dance of the Hours 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Rose March or Waltz A Miscellany for Clarinet Book 1 (ABRSM)
Rossini William Tell Rock Jazzical Clarinet, arr Widger & Goddard (Spartan SP572)
Schubert Waltz Clarinet Fancies (Boston Music Co)
Spiewak, T Chanson Triste Clarinet Series 1 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Tchaikovsky No 8 Theme from Rococo Variations Going Solo, Arr P Harris & C Gunning (Faber)
Trad David of the White Rock Concert Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Wedgwood Big-Brother Blues Clarinet All Sorts (Grades 1-3) Trinity Faber
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(a) G, D, B, E Major, Major Arpeggios
G, D, B, E Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
G, D, B Chromatic (lower octave only)
(b) G, D, B, E Major, Major Arpeggios
E, B, G, C Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
G, D, B Chromatic (lower octave only)
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 8 - 10 seconds. p - f - p
Sustained scale Major scales, one octave (lower octave) ascending only. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).
Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes.
All scales and arpeggios two octaves, ascending and descending.
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2. Pieces Three pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus two study list pieces.
List A
Allen No 23, 26, 27 or 28 Progressive Studies for Clarinet Book 1 (ABRSM)
Demnitz Study no.22 or no. 25 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 1, ed. Davies and Harris
Faber
Demnitz, F Adagio in A minor Clarinet Series 2 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Goodman, B Rhythmical Study Clarinet Series 1 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Gumbley Major Road Ahead Cool School: Solos for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
Michael Rose Shanty A Miscellany for Clarinet Book 2 (ABRSM)
Percival & Dorich Ex 10 Level 7 or Ex 8 Level 8 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)
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Rae No 14, 15 or 16 40 Modern Studies for Clarinet (Universal)
Thurston, F Study in E mnor Clarinet Series 1 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Walton, M Study in C minor Clarinet Series 2 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
ed. Weston No 10, 11, 12, or 16, any one 50 Classical Studies for Clarinet, (Fentone)
ed. Weston No 11 17 Classical Solos, Fentone
List B
Bach No 23 Minuet First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Bach, J S Siciliano BMV 1031 Clarinet Series 1 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Baermann, C Schlummerlied Op 84 No 2 Clarinet Series 1 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Beethoven Romance Clarinet Fancies (Boston Music Co)
Granados Old Mans Tale Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 2, arr Harris (OUP)
Haydn Serenade 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Hook Divertimento Clarinet All Sorts (Grades 1-3) Trinity Faber
Lefevre No 4 Allegro Clarinet Solos Vol 1 ed King (Chester)
Mozart No 8 Minuet Clarinet Solos Vol 1 ed King (Chester)
Mozart Papagenos Aria 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Mozart, W A Trio Kegelstatt Clarinet Series 2 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Paradis No 13 Sicilienne Going Solo, Arr P Harris & C Gunning (Faber)
Percival & Dorich Romance Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)
Purcell No 19 Rondeau First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Schumann Op 68, No 21 Time Pieces for Clarinet vol 2, arr Denley (ABRSM)
Weber, C M von Theme Clarinet Series 2 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
List C
Arnold Policemans Dance Concert Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Bizet No 5 Entracte from Carmen Clarinet Solos Vol 1 ed King (Chester)
Desmond, P Take Five Clarinet Series 2 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Ferguson Prelude or Pastoral Four Short Pieces (Boosey & Hawkes)
Finzi No 3 Carol Five Bagatelle (Boosey & Hawkes)
Gunning No 9 Estuary or No 11 A Hungarian Tale Going Solo, Arr P Harris & C Gunning (Faber)
Kavalebsky Dance (from Op 27) Time Pieces for Clarinet vol 2, arr Denley (ABRSM)
Lovelock, W Waltz Clarinet Series 1 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Norton No 9, 10, 11 or 12 MicroJazz for Clarinet (Boosey & Hawkes)
Percival & Dorich Hungarian Dance Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)
Percival, R Hungarian Dance Clarinet Series 2 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Rimsky-Korsakoff Theme from Scherezade Clarinet Fancies (Boston Music Co)
Rose Intermezzo Barcarolle A Miscellany for Clarinet Book 1
Rose Jig A Miscellany for Clarinet Book 1
Schumann The Wild Horseman 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Spiewak, T Adagio, The Picture of Madonna Clarinet Series 1 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
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Processes are moderate in range, established and familiar, employing basic operational skills using readily available information. These are
applied in directed activities which are supervised by the teacher. Learners have some responsibility for quantity and quality.
Comfortable and well balanced posture and comfortable relationship with the instrument.
Appropriate and comfortable hand and arm position with ngers close to the keys.
Technical facility, sufcient to allow:
Developing independence of the ngers
Rhythmic stability
Systematic ngering in scales and arpeggios
Developing controlled co-ordination of the hands and tongue
Controlled, clear, even legato and tone
at the minimum tempo or faster
A developing sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic gures
Accurate and uent performance of pieces with appropriate breath control and tone
Awareness and control of dynamics and tempo
The ability to articulate legato and staccato textures as required
Awareness of phrasing
Generally secure intonation and breath support.
A developing awareness of ne pitch discrimination.
A developing ability of vibrato.
To demonstrate the ability to tune the instrument.
Grade Four
(a) D, A, E, A Major, Major Arpeggios, Chromatic
D, A, E, A Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
A, E Major Scales in thirds (tongued only)
(b) D, A, E, A Major, Major Arpeggios, Chromatic
B, F, C, F Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
A, E Major Scales in thirds (tongued only)
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 10 seconds. p < f > p
Sustained scale Major scales, one octave (lower octave) ascending. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).
All scales and arpeggios to be played: all tongued/all slurred/two slurred, two tongued
Major scales in thirds: tongued only
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2. Pieces Three list pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus two study list pieces.
List A
Allen No 33, 34, or 35 Progressive Studies for Clarinet Book 1, Associated Board
Baermann, C Study in C Clarinet Series 1 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Baermann, C Study no.39 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 1, ed. Davies and Harris
Faber
Demnitz, F Tempo commodo Clarinet Series 2 Grade Book Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Gumbley ZigZag Rag Cool School: Solos for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
Michael Rose Invention A Miscellany for Clarinet Book 2 (ABRSM)
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Mller, I Siciliano Clarinet Series 2 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Percival & Dorich Ex 10 Level 9, Ex 14 Level 9 or Ex 4
Level 10
Rae No 21 or 24 40 Modern Studies for Clarinet (Universal)
Uhl No 1 from 48 Etudes Volume 1, Schott
Willman, T Theme with Variations Clarinet Series 1 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
ed. Weston No 17, 21 or 22, any one 50 Classical Studies for Clarinet, (Fentone)
ed. Weston No 3, 7 or 15 17 Classical Solos, Fentone
List B
Baermann Adagio No 14 Solos for the Clarinet Player (Schirmer)
Beethoven Allegro Op 71 Clarinet Solos Vol 2 ed King (Chester)
Crusell, B Andante Moderato No 6 Clarinet Solos Vol 2 ed King (Chester)
Crusell, B Minuetto No 2 Clarinet Solos Vol 2 ed King (Chester)
Martin Plasir damour 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Mozart, W A Gavotte Clarinet Series 1 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Mozart, W A Serenade Clarinet Series 2 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Percival & Dorich Scherzo Teacher on Tap Book ?? (Percival & Dorich)
Purcell Rondo 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Schubert, F Menuetto from Sonatina for Violin &
Piano
Clarinet Series 1 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Spohr Adagio Solos for the Clarinet Player (Schirmer)
Stanley Gavotte & Minuet Solos for the Clarinet Player (Schirmer)
Trad Clarinet Polka Clarinet Series 2 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Verdi The Force of Destiny Concert Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
List C
Albinoni Adagio Jazzical Clarinet, arr Widger & Goddard (Spartan SP572)
Badings Siciliano Time Pieces for Clarinet vol 3, arr Denley (ABRSM)
Brumby, C Danza Clarinet Series 2 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Ferguson Scherzo No 2 Four Short Pieces (Boosey & Hawkes)
Finzi Forlana Five Bagatelles (Boosey & Hawkes)
Finzi, G Forlana from Five Bagatelles Clarinet Series 1 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Gade Andantino conmoto Fantasy Pieces Op 43 (Hansen)
Glick Suite Hebraique, 1st mvmt and 2 other
mvmts
Grieg Peer Gynt Jazzical Clarinet, arr Widger & Goddard (Spartan SP572)
Harris Gut Reaction Concert Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Harvey Backgarden Blues or Wayward Waltz Jazzy Clarinet 2 (Universal)
Joplin New Rag 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Mendelssohn, F Andante No 3 Clarinet Solos Vol 2 ed King (Chester)
Percival & Dorich Hungarian Dance Teacher on Tap Book ?? (Percival & Dorich)
Rimsky-Korsakov Andante No 1 Clarinet Solos Vol 2 ed King (Chester)
Rose Hornpipe A Miscellany for Clarinet Book 2 (ABRSM)
Spiewak, T The Afternoon Walk Clarinet Series 1 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
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(a) A, E, E, A Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords, Chromatic
A, E, E, A Major Scales in thirds
A, E, E, A Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(b) A, E, E, A Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords, Chromatic
A, E, E, A Major Scales in thirds
F, C, C, F Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 10 - 12 seconds. p < f > p
Sustained scale Major scales, one octave (upper octave) ascending only. Each note equals two beats (tongued
only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes.
All scales, arpeggios and broken chords to be: all tongued/all slurred/ slurred pairs/two slurred, two
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2. Pieces Three pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus two study list pieces.
List A
Allen Study no. 39 or no. 43 Progressive Studies for Clarinet, bk 2 ABRSM
Percival & Dorich Ex 4 p31, Ex 3 p45, Ex 3 p58, or Ex 4 p59 Teacher on Tap Book ?? (Percival & Dorich)
Rae No 22, 25, 27, 28, 30 or 32 40 Modern Studies for Clarinet (Universal)
Uhl No 2 or No 20 48 Etudes for Clarinett Vol 1, Schott
Wiedemann Study no.48 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 1, ed. Davies and Harris
ed. Weston No 1 or 17 17 Classical Solos Fentone
ed. Weston No 26, 27, 28, 29 or 31 50 Classical Studies for Clarinet (Fentone)
List B
Corelli Gigue Arr Kell (IMC)
Handel, G F No 1 or No 3 Three Pieces (arr Kell)
Lefevre 1st mvt from Sonata no 3 in F
Molter, J Moderato from Concerto No 4 in D No 7 Clarinet Solos Vol 2 ed King (Chester)
Mozart Adagio No 11 Solos for the Clarinet Player, ed Christmann (Schirmer)
Mozart Larghetto Solos for the Clarinet Player, ed Christmann (Schirmer)
Percival & Dorich The Appoggiatura Variations Teacher on Tap Book ?? (Percival & Dorich)
Rameau, P 2nd Gigue en Rondeau Suite Arr Ettlinger (Boosey & Hawkes)
Reger Fast zu keck Time Pieces for Clarinet vol3, arr Denley (ABRSM)
Trad Carnival of Venice 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP)
Weber NO 13, 2nd Mvmt from Concerto No 1 Solos for the Clarinet Player, ed Christmann (Schirmer)
Whitlocke Coranto Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 4, arr Harris (OUP)
List C
Arnold Sonatina, 2nd mvmt
Bailey Wily Bossa or Stokers Siding Jazz Incorporated Vol 1 (Bailey)
Farr Meditation (SOUNZ)
Ferguson Nos 3 & 4 Four Short Pieces (Boosey & Hawkes)
Finzi Romance Five Bagatelles (Boosey & Hawkes)
Gade, NW Allegro Vivace from Fantasy Pieces Op 43 Hansen
Mozkowski Two Spanish Dances, either one ed Lethbridge (OUP)
Nielsen Fantasy in G minor Hansen
Percival & Dorich Polonaise dAcciaccatura Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)
Schumann Fantasy Piece No 1 Solos for the Clarinet Player
Tempelton Bach Goes To Town Concert Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Wagner (Baermann) No 18 Adagio Solos for the Clarinet Player, Schirmer
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Processes require a range of developing skills within a range of familiar contexts. These are applied using relevant theoretical knowledge,
interpretative skills, discretion and judgment within a range of known responses to familiar problems. Although activities are directed by the
teacher, learners have signicant responsibility for the quantity and quality of output.
Comfortable and well balanced posture demonstrating considerable ease in the relationship with the instrument.
Appropriate hand and nger shape with ngers held close to the keys and use of alternative ngerings where appropriate.
Technical facility, to allow:
Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work at the minimum tempo or faster
Systematic ngering in technical work
Increasing control of co-ordination of the hands and tongue
A well developed sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic gures.
Increased control of variations in tempo, tone and articulations
A developing sense of phrasing, style and ornamentation as appropriate to each musical period.
Increased awareness of intonation and breath support
Increased awareness of ne pitch discrimination.
Increased ability of vibrato.
Able to tune the instrument with competence.
Grade Six
(a) E, B, A, D Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords, Chromatic
E, B, A, D Major Scales in thirds, tongued only
E, B, A, D Dominant seventh Arpeggios, tongued only
E, B, A, D Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(b) E, B, A, D Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords, Chromatic
E, B, A, D Major Scales in thirds, tongued only
E, B, A, D Dominant seventh Arpeggios, tongued only
C, G, F, B Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
Sustained scale Major scales, one octave (upper octave) ascending. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).
Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes
All scales, arpeggios and broken chords beginning on E to be 3 octaves ascending and descending.
All other scales and arpeggios two octaves, ascending and descending.
All scales, arpeggios and broken chords to be: all tongued/ all slurred/ slurred pairs/ two slurred, two
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2. Pieces Five list pieces to be chosen, one each from lists A, B and C and two from list D; plus two study list pieces.
List A
Allen Study no. 52 Progressive Studies for Clarinet, bk 2 ABRSM
Faber
Cavallini No 10 30 Capricci
Gumbley Mind The Gap Solo Flight for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
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Uhl No 4, 5, 6, or 18 any one 48 Etudes for Clarinette, Vol 1, Schott
ed. Weston No 32, 34, 35, 37, 40 or 14, any one 50 Classical Studies for Clarinet, ed Weston (Fentone)
ed. Weston No 4 or No 13 17 Classical Solos
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Brahms 2nd mvt, Clarinet Sonata no 2 in Eb
Brahms 3rd mvt, Clarinet Sonata No 1 in Bb
Percival & Dorich Courante Teacher on Tap
Percival & Dorich Little Fugue Teacher on Tap
Piern, G Canzonetta Op 19 (Leduc)
Rameau, JP Gavotte & Doubles Suite for Clarinet & Piano, Arr Ettlinger (B&H)
Reinecke Allegretto Op 22 No 1 Fantasiestcke (A edition) Emerson
Saint-Sans 2nd mvt from Sonata Op 167
Stamitz 1st mvmt of any Concerto
Tartini-Jacob 1st & 2nd mvt from Concertino for
Clarinet
Boosey & Hawkeys
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Finzi Prelude No 1 Five Bagatelles (B&H)
Gould Derivations No 3
Hindemith 1st mvt from Sonata (1939) Schott
Hurlstone Croon Song No 2 Four Characteristic Pieces (Emerson)
Lawton Fugue on a Nursery Theme
Milhaud Caprice
Percival & Dorich The Oily Rag or Turn Etude Teacher on Tap
Ravel, M Pieces en Forme de Habanera for B Flat Clarinette & Piano (Leduc)
Reger Vivace ma non troppo, 2nd mvmt Op 49
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Concert Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Stanford, CV 3 Intermezzi Op 13 (any one) Chester
Sutermeister 2nd mvmt, Concerto
Vallassa Dances from Szeged Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 4, arr Harris (OUP)
List D
Bartok Concerto for Orchestra 1st mvt Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans
Publishing)
Beethoven Theme & Variation No 3 for Trio for
Piano, Clarinet & Cello Op 11
Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Brahms Symphony No 3 2nd mvt Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Tchaikovsky Symphony No 5 1st mvt Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
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Processes require a wide range of technical skills involving a considerable choice of procedures in a variety of familiar and un-familiar contexts.
The learning demands a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts and analytical interpretation of information. The
learning demand requires informed judgment within a range of innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems. Learners have
complete responsibility for the quantity and quality of output under broad guidance and evaluation from their teacher.
In addition to those criteria at level 1, 2, & 3 the entrants will demonstrate:
Accurate and uent performance throughout
Rhythmic stability and vitality
A full exploration of the dynamic range of the instrument.
A condent projection of the style and character of chosen works
Sensitivity to subtleties of nuance, rubato and ornamentation
A well developed aural awareness and reliable intonation.
A well developed awareness of ne pitch discrimination.
A competent use of vibrato for musical expression.
Grade Seven
(a) B, F, A, D Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords, Chromatic
B, F, A, D Major Scales in thirds, tongued only
B, F, A, D Dominant Seventh Arpeggio, tongued only
B, F, A, D Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Broken Chords
B, F, A, D Diminished Seventh Arpeggio. Beginning on the note.
C Whole Tone Scale
(b) B, F, A, D Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords, Chromatic
B, F, A, D Major Scales in thirds, tongued only
B, F, A, D Dominant Seventh Arpeggio, tongued only
G, D, F, B Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Broken Chords
G, D, F, B Diminished Seventh Arpeggio. Beginning on the note.
C Whole Tone Scale
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 14 - 16 seconds. pp - ff - pp
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (upper octave) ascending. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).
All F and F scales, arpeggios and broken chords to be played three octaves, ascending and descending.
All other scales, arpeggios and broken chords to be played two octaves, ascending and descending.
All scales, arpeggios and broken chords to be: all tongued/all slurred/ slurred pairs/ two slurred, two
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2. Pieces Five list pieces to be chosen, one each from lists A, B and C and two from list D; plus two study list pieces.
List A
Allen Study no. 58 Progressive Studies for Clarinet, bk 2, ABRSM
Cavallini No 13 or No 16 Cavallini
Cavallini Study no.69 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 2, ed. Davies and Harris
Faber
Gumbley Hoe Down Solo Flight for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
Klose Study no.65 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 2, ed. Davies and Harris,
Faber
Percival & Dorich Ex 5 P 32 Teacher on Tap Book 3
Rae No 38 40 Modern Studies for Clarinet (Universal)
Uhl No 8, 12, or 18, any one 48 Etudes for clarinette, vol 1, Schott
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Horovitz Sonatina, 1st mvt Novello NOV120541
Saint-Sans 1st mvt from Sonata Op 167
Scarlatti Sonata 1 & 2 or 3 & 4
Spohr, L Concerto No 1 in C minor Op 26 3rd mvt
List C
Badines Cavatina
Dunhill Fantasy Suite Op91, 2nd & 3rd mvts (Boosey & Hawkes)
Hindemith, P 2nd or 4th mvt from Sonata (1939) Schott
Hurlstone Scherzo No 4 Four Characteristic Pieces (Emerson)
Jacob, G Five Pieces for Clarinet (OUP)
Poulenc Sonata 2nd mvt (Chester)
Ridout 1st or 3rd mvt from Concertina (Etherson)
Stanford 2nd mvt: Caoine, Sonata op 129 Stainer H44
List D
Berlioz 2nd & 3rd mvts Fantastic Symphony Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Brahms 2nd mvt (Adagio), Quintet for Clarinet &
Strings Op 115
Dvork Serenade for Wind 1st mvt Op 44 Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Mozart Kegelstatt Trio, 1st or 3rd mvt K498 Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
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1. Scales - choose one group
G, E, B OR G, D, A OR G, A, D
Major, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Chromatic
Major Scales in thirds
Major Arpeggios and Broken Chords
Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chords
Dominant Seventh Arpeggios, tongued only
Diminished Sevenths Arpeggios (beginning on the note), tongued only
Whole Tone Scale, tongued only
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 14 - 16 seconds pp < ff > pp
Sustained scale Sustained scale G harmonic minor (middle octave) ascending and descending. Each note equals two beats
(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes.
All E, F, F, G, G and A scales, arpeggios and broken chords to be played three octaves, ascending and
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List A
Bach No 18 or No 19 21 Pieces for Clarinet, trans Giampieri (Ricordi)
Berkeley No 1 or 3 3 Pieces for Clarinet Solos (Chester)
Blatt No 46 50 Classical Studies for Clarinet, ed Weston (Fentone)
Cavallini No 19, 24, 26, or 28 30 Caprices (Fischer)
Harvey No 1 Three Etudes on Themes of Gerschwin for Solo Clarinet
(Emerson)
Rose Study no.74 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 2, ed. Davies and Harris,
Faber
Uhl No 24 from 48 Etudes for Clarinett Vol 1, Schott
List B
Brahms Sonata in E at Op120 No2, 1st mvt
Brahms Sonata in F min Op120 No1, 1st mvt
Crusell 3rd mvt from Concerto No 2 in F minor,
Op 5
Universal
Glazunov Allegretto No8 Clarinet Solos Vol 2, ed King (Chester)
Krommer 1st mvt from Concerto in E, Op 36 Peters
Mozart Any one of Church Sonatas Ed Ettlinger
Mozart Concerto K 622, 1st mvt (if possible A
clarinet to be used)
Saint-Sans, C Sonata, 4th mvt (Chester) (Durand)
Stamitz Concerto No3 in B at (Peters)
Tartini-Jacob Concertino (Boosey & Hawkes)
Weber, C M Concerto in F min Op73 No1, any two
mvts
Weber, C M Theme & Variation Op33 (Peters)
List C
Arnold Fantasy for Clarinet (Faber)
Finzi Fughetta No 5 Five Bagatelles (Boosey & Hawkes)
Gould Derivations, 1st mvt (SOUNZ)
Hurlstone, W Nos 1 & 2 or 3 & 4 Four Characteristic Pieces
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Lutoslawski, W Nos 1 , 2 & 3 or Nos 3, 4 & 5 Dance Preludes (Chester)
Milhaud Sonatine (Durand)
Penderecki 3 Miniatures Clarinet & Piano
Piern Andanta-Scherzo Gerard Billaudot Editeur (PR.524015590)
Poulenc Sonata, 1st mvt (Chester)
Sutermeister Concerto, 1st or 3rd mvt
List D
Beethoven Symphony No 6 Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Mendlessohn 3rd mvt, Concert Piece No 1 Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Rossini Barber of Seville Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Schubert Finale, Shepherd on the Rock Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Schumann Last mvt, Fairy Tales Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Tchaikovsky Symphony No 6 Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
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Level 5 - Associate Diploma
Processes require a wide range of specialised technical skills involving a wide choice of standard and non standard procedures in a variety of
routine and non-routine contexts. The learning demands a broad knowledge base with substantial depth in some areas, employing analytical
interpretation and the determination of appropriate methods and procedures in response to a range of concrete problems, with some theoretical
elements. Learners have full responsibility for the nature, quantity and quality of outcomes under broad general guidelines in self directed and
sometimes directive activity.
From a programme of four works the entrant will demonstrate
A well developed aural awareness and secure intonation with ne pitch discrimination.
understanding of the works as to their structure, musical content and their particular character
technical and stylistic mastery leading to a coherent, expressive performance
command of special effects appropriate to the instrument
ability to differentiate between a broad range of musical styles
familiarity with the accompanying parts in items requiring accompaniment, with a consistent and integrated sense of ensemble between
soloist and accompanist.
a developing sense of professional presentation, with attention to posture, appearance and normal performance conventions.
a detailed knowledge of the structure, keys and modulations of each work
a knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of each work
familiarity with general repertoire of chosen composers, particularly their clarinet works
some knowledge of the historical development of the instrument as it relates to the chosen works.
Diploma AMUSNZ
1. Pieces Four works to be chosen, one from each list.
List A
Dubois, PM Sonata Breve (Leduc)
Mayer, J Raga Music for Solo Clarinet, any three (Legnick)
Messiaen, O Labime des oiseaux Quatuor pour la n du temps (Durand)
Schumann Fantasiestcke Op 73 (complete) Henle (may be played in version for B at clarinet - (Peters))
Sutermeister, H Capriccio (Schott)
Uhl No 41, 42 or 43 any one 48 Etden for Klarinette Vol 2 (Schott)
List B
Brahms, J Sonata Op 120 No 1 in F minor 1st and
any other mvt
Brahms, J Sonata Op 120 No 2 in Eb 1st and any
other mvt
Spohr, L Concerto No 3 in F min, 1st and any other
mvt
(Breitkopf & Hartel)
Spohr, L Concerto in C minor Op 26 No 1, 1st and
any other mvt
(Peters)
Stanford Sonata Op 129 1st and any other mvt Stainer
List C
Horovitz Sonatina 1st mvt (Novello)
Ireland Fantasy Sonata (Boosey & Hawkes)
Milhaud Scaramouche
Poulenc Sonata
Shaw, Arti Concertante
List D
Farr, Gareth Meditation
Gould Derivations No4
Lilburn Sonatina (Clarinet in A)
Ritchie, John Concertino Clarinet in A & String Orchestra
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Learners will carry out processes that require a command of wide ranging highly specialised technical skills involving a wide choice of standard
and non standard procedures often in non standard combinations. They are employed in highly variable routine and non-routine contexts. The
learning demands employ a specialist knowledge base with depth in more than one area, employing the analysis and evaluation of a wide range
of information and the formulation of appropriate responses to resolve both concrete and abstract problems. Learners have full responsibility
in managing the learning processes and complete accountability for determining and achieving personal outcomes within broad parameters for
dened activities.
From a programme of four works the entrants will demonstrate
A well developed aural awareness and secure intonation and ne pitch discrimination.
their ability to build a varied and coherent programme worthy of public performance
understanding of the works as to their structure, musical content and their particular character
technical and stylistic mastery leading to a coherent, expressive performance,
command of special effects appropriate to the instrument,
ability to differentiate between a broad range of musical styles,
a convincing presentation showing a developing sense of professional presentation, with attention to posture, appearance and normal
performance conventions
performance from memory as required in the syllabus.
Diploma LMUSNZ
1. Pieces Four works required, one from each list, and at least one work from memory.
List A
Jeanjean, P No 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51,52,53 54,55,
56, 57, 58, 59 or 60,any one
Etudes Progressives et Melodiques Book 3 (Leduc)
UHL No 44, 45, 46, 47, or 48, any one 48 Etden for Klarinette Vol 2 (Schott)
List B
Brahms, J Sonata Op 120 No 1 in F minor Complete
Brahms, J Sonata Op 120 No 2 in Eb Complete
Crussell Concerto in F minor Op 5 (Sikorski)
Mozart Concerto K622, must be played on A
clarinet
Rossini Introduction, Theme & Variations arr J Michaels (Sikorski)
Spohr, L Concerto No 4 in E minor For Clarinet in A
Spohr, L Concerto in E at, Op 57 No 2
Weber Grand duo concertant Op 48 (Peters)
List C
Berg, A Vierstcke Op 5 (Universal)
Castelnovo-Tedesco Sonata (Ricardi)
Copeland, A Concerto (Boosey & Hawkes)
Finzi, G Concerto (Boosey & Hawkes)
Franais Concerto (Schott)
List D
Arnold Clarinet Concerto No 2
Gould, Morton Derivations
Milhaud Duo Concertante (Heugel)
Muczynski Time Pieces (Presser)
Takacs Essays in Sound
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In compiling this syllabus the New Zealand Music Examinations Board has endeavoured to use readily available and affordable editions as
indicated in the text. The Board has used each book to the fullest extent possible, however any edition is acceptable. Editions are mentioned
solely as a means of identication, and any standard edition will be accepted.
New Zealand music is available from SOUNZ, the Centre for New Zealand Music, Level 1, 39 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001.Tel
04-801 8602, Fax 04-801 8604, info@sounz.org.nz
Examination Music
Entrants may not use photocopies for performance (other than for facilitating page turns) in examinations, as this is prohibited by the Copyright
Act. From Level Two onwards, all entrants must hand copies of all pieces being performed to the examiner together with their examination slip
when they enter the examination room. It is recommended that Level One entrants also hand in copies.
Entrants should not play repeats in examinations, however any da capo must be played.
Scales
In grades 6, 7 and 8 Dominant Seventh Arpeggios are to be played in the key.
In grades 6, 7 and 8 Diminished Seventh arpeggios are to start on the key note.
Co-Requisites
There are no additional theory requirements for Grades 6-8.
Improvisation
Credit will be awarded for appropriate improvisation. It is acknowledged that within some of the styles presented improvisation will be
appropriate. Care however must be taken to maintain the works musical integrity and level of difculty. A copy of the work with the
improvisation section marked must be brought to the examination for use by the examiner.
Entrants changing from Performance Clarinet to Clarinet
Entrants in Performance Clarinet are permitted to swap to the Clarinet syllabus by presenting three pieces by different composers two of which
must be in the Performance Clarinet syllabus of the same grade. Entrants should advise the examiner of the change when they enter the
examination room and mark the appropriate box on their examination slip.
Syllabus Repertoire
Three pieces by three different composers are to be presented. A minimum of two pieces are to be from the NZMEB syllabus list. The third
piece may be an own choice piece and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus. The syllabus repertoire lists below may be
used as a source for an own choice piece. Entrants must bring a copy of the own choice piece to the examination for the examiner to refer to.
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Scales in 3rds to be played as follows
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LEVEL ONE
Preliminary
To join in and clap the beats in simple duple or triple time, to a harmonized passage played by the examiner and to continue clapping the
beats when the music stops.
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To visually recognize step or skip movement (seconds and thirds) over three notes within the compass of a fth. We suggest entrants use
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To recognize written combined step/skip movements over 3 notes within the compass of a fth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces
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To play the same pattern as a given melody using only 2nds and 3rds within the compass of a fth in the keys of C or G major.
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To visually recognize any written interval within the compass of a fth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop uency
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To visually recognize written intervals within the octave at sight. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop uency.
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Grade Four
To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple time or compound duple. In addition to the rhythmic gures in previous grades,
semiquavers, dotted quavers and quaver rests may be added.
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To name the tonic key and transpose the melody up one tone.
To aurally identify major and perfect intervals up to and including major sixths, (number only) played twice by the examiner. Entrants
To echo clap a rhythmic pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.
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Grade Five
To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic gures in previous grades,
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To transpose the melody down one semitone or up one tone.
To aurally identify by quality and number major and perfect intervals up to and including a perfect octave, played twice by the examiner.
Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
To echo clap a four bar rhythmic pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.
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LEVEL THREE
Grade Six
To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic gures in previous grades,
syncopation may be added.
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To name the nal cadence as perfect or plagal and to name the letter names for both triads.
To transpose the melody up one tone or down one semitone.
To aurally identify by quality and number, all major and perfect intervals up to and including a perfect octave, played twice by the
examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
To aurally identify root position triads as major, minor, or augmented (notes sounded together) played twice by the examiner.
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Grade Seven
To clap or tap at sight, a written rhythm in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic gures in previous grades, syncopation
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Give the letter names of all triads forming cadences.
Transpose the melody up a tone or down a semitone
To aurally identify by quality and number all major and perfect intervals, and minor thirds, up to and including a perfect octave, played
twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
Grade Eight
To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in any time signature.
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Entrants will be given half a minute to sight an orchestral excerpt provided by the examiner and then to play it from the score
Entrants will be given an additional minute and a half to memorize the excerpt before replaying it.
To aurally identify by quality and number all major and perfect intervals, minor thirds and sixths, up to and including a perfect octave,
played twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
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In practical examinations examiners will ask entrants questions on the following aspects of list pieces
Level One - Preliminary to Grade 3
Level Two - Grades 4 and 5
Modulations which occur in the pieces at main cadence points.
Broad formal structure of pieces.
Name the period and give its time frame.
Give the nationality of composers.
Level Three - Grade 6
Broad formal structure and analysis of the pieces.
Some knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics.
Some knowledge of the composers.
Level Four - Grades 7 and 8
Broad knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.
Broad knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.
Some knowledge of the composers of the pieces presented for examination including range of repertoire and major contributions to the
development of musical style.
Level Five - Associate Diploma
Knowledge of other works by the composers of the pieces presented for examination with emphasis on the repertoire for the entrants
instrument/voice.
Level Six - Licentiate Diploma
Knowledge of other works by the composers of the pieces presented for examination with special reference to their major works.
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Level 1 - Preliminary to Grade 3
Processes are limited in range, repetitive and familiar, employing recall and a narrow range of knowledge and cognitive skills. These are applied
in activities which are closely supervised by the teacher.
Comfortable and well balanced posture
Appropriate hand and arm position with ngers held close to the keys.
Beginning to acquire:
Systematic ngering in scales
Performance of the technical work at the minimum tempo or faster
Awareness of underlying pulse in the pieces
Awareness of the dynamic range of the instrument
Accurate and uent performance of pieces
Awareness and control of dynamics, tempo and articulations
Awareness of intonation and breath support
Awareness of clear and even tone
Preliminary
1. Scales
G major scale (one octave) all tongued
2. Pieces
Any 3 pieces from a recognized clarinet tutor book comprising a minimum of 5 different notes and a minimum of 12 bars length. Piano
accompaniement is optional.
Recommended Tutor books: Essential Elements Clarinet 2000 Book 1, Abracadabra Clarinet Book 1.
3. Musicianship
Grade One
(a) G Major, Major Arpeggios
G Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
G Chromatic
(b) G Major, Major Arpeggios
G Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
G Chromatic
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 6 seconds mf
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2. Pieces Three to be chosen, by three different composers.
Alfven, H Swedish Rhapsody Clarinet Series 2 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Allen No 3, 4, or 6 Progressive Studies for Clarinet Book 1 (ABRSM)
Anon English Sea Shanty, The Drunken Sailor The Really Easy Clarinet Book, arr Davies & Harris (Faber)
Anon Minuet for Mock trumpet Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 1, arr Harris (OUP)
Anon No 19 Come, lets be Merry First Pieces for B Flat Clarinet Book 1, Arr Benoy and Bryce
(Oxford)
Anon No 3 Rockingham The Young Clarinettist arr Lawton Vol 1
Anon Rigadoon for the Mock Trumpet First Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Arnold Cornish Dance Clarinet All Sorts (Grades 1-3) Trinity Faber
Basden, D Texas Lullaby Clarinet Series 2 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Brahms The Sandman Ten Easy Tunes or 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton
(AWMP) (Oxford)
Clememti A Groovy Kind of Sonatina First Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Clinch, P Study in Rhythm Clarinet Series 1 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Demnitz No 5. Study in F 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 1, ed. Davies and Harris
Folk No 8 Shepherds Hey First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Gossec Tambourin Ten Easy Tunes, arr Grifths (Fentone) OUP
Gumbley Straight Up Cool School: Solos for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
Harris Study no.6 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 1, ed. Davies and Harris
Harris The Penguins Take A Stroll First Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Harrison, A In the Gloaming Clarinet Series 1 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Harvey Merrily We Rock Along Jazzy Clarinet 1 (Universal)
Harvey One Hand Funk Jazzy Clarinet 1 (Universal)
Haydn, F J Romance from Symphony No 85 Clarinet Series 1 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
James No 20 Land of Our Fathers First Pieces for B Flat Clarinet Book 1, Arr Benoy and Bryce
(Oxford)
Klos, H Study in C Clarinet Series 1 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Lazarus, H Tyrolienne Clarinet Series 2 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Lefevre March Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 1, arr Harris (OUP)
Mahler Funeral March Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 1, arr Harris (OUP)
Mozart Contredanse en Rondeau First Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Mozart, W A Divertimento Clarinet Series 2 Grade 1, arr Bonetti Allans Publishing
Norton No 1 MicroJazz for Clarinet (Boosey & Hawkes)
Paull, J Tangaroo Clarinet Series 1 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Percival & Dorich Dolores The Dancing Donkey Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Percival & Dorich Ex 5 P 21 or Ex 8 P 29 Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Percival & Dorich Pavane Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Playford Grannys Delight Clarinet All Sorts (Grades 1-3) Trinity Faber
Purcell No 2 Fairest Isle The Young Clarinettist arr Lawton Vol 1
Purcell No 3 Rigaudon First Pieces for B Flat Clarinet Book 1, Arr Benoy and Bryce
(Oxford)
Purcell Rigaudon Ten Easy Tunes, arr Grifths (Fentone) OUP
R Edwards (attrib) When May is in His Prime Time Pieces For Clarinet, vol 1, arr Denley (ABRSM)
Rae No 3 Sad Dance or No 4 Jumpin 40 Modern Studies for Clarinet (Universal)
Rae Time To Go Clarinet All Sorts (Grades 1-3) Trinity Faber
Reade No 5 Romance First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Scheidt No 6 O Little One Sweet First Pieces for B Flat Clarinet Book 1, Arr Benoy and Bryce
(Oxford)
Schneider, W Spielstck (Fun piece) Clarinet Series 2 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Schubert The Trout 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP)
Schumann No 9 The Merry Peasant First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Schumann, R Melody from Album for the Young Clarinet Series 1 Grade 1 Allans Publishing
Sullivan Poor Wandring One! Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 1, arr Harris (OUP)
Trad No 1, 4 or 5 The Young Clarinettist arr Lawton Book 1 (Oxford)
Trad No 6 Hatikvah First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Trad No 7 Finnish Folk Song First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Weber Lullaby (Op 13, No 2) The Really Easy Clarinet Book, arr Davies & Harris (Faber)
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Grade Two
C, F Major, Major Arpeggios
C, F Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
C, F Major, Major Arpeggios
A, D Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 8 - 10 seconds. mf
All scales and arpeggios two octaves, ascending and descending except chromatic scales. All scales and
arpeggios to be: all tongued/all slurred
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Allen No 20, 21 or 23 Progressive Studies for Clarinet Book 1 (ABRSM)
Arne, T When Daisies Pied Clarinet Series 2 Grade 2, arr Bonetti Allans Publishing
Bach Musette Clarinet Fancies (Boston Music Co)
Bach Sheep May Safely Graze The Young Clarinettist, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Beethoven Ecossaise Clarinet Fancies (Boston Music Co)
Bilk, A Stranger on the Shore Clarinet Series 2 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Bruch Swedish Dance First Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson
Demnitz No 16 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 1, ed. Davies and Harris
Faber
Demnitz Study no.13 or no.21 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 1, ed. Davies and Harris
Faber
Diabelli Landler The Really Easy Clarinet Book, arr Davies & Harris (Faber)
Dvork Humoresque Jazzical Clarinet, arr Widger & Goddard (Spartan SP572)
Dvork Largo 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Dvork, A Songs My Mother Taught Me Clarinet Series 1 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Foster No 12 Serenade First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Gabriel-Marie, J La Cinquantaine Clarinet Series 1 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Greig Arietta Clarinet Fancies (Boston Music Co)
Gumbley In The Small Hours Cool School: Solos for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
Gunning No 2 Parisian Waltz Going Solo, Arr P Harris & C Gunning (Faber)
Handel The Harmonius Blacksmith Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 1, arr Harris (OUP)
Handel, G Largo from the opera Xerxes Clarinet Series 1 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Harvey Star Quality Jazzy Clarinet 1 (Universal)
Haydn No 15 German Dance First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Johnson Georgie First Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson
Joplin I Am Thinking of My Pickaninny Days Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 1, arr Harris (OUP)
Klos, H Study in F Clarinet Series 1 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Lazarus, H Varsovianna Clarinet Series 2 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Mancini, H The Pink Panther Clarinet Series 2 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Mozart La, ci darem la mano Bravo! Clarinet, arr Barrat (Boosey & Hawkes)
Mozart No 7 Going Solo, Arr P Harris & C Gunning (Faber)
Norton No 2, No 3 or No 4 MicroJazz for Clarinet (Boosey & Hawkes)
Percival & Dorich Adagio Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Percival & Dorich Canzonetta Teacher on Tap Book 1 (Percival & Dorich)
Percival & Dorich Ex 4 P 37, Ex 4 P 58, Ex 7 P 59 or Ex 8 P
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Ponchielli Dance of the Hours 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Rameau Le Tambourin 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Reinecke No 13 Lnder First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Rose March or Waltz A Miscellany for Clarinet Book 1 (ABRSM)
Rossini William Tell Rock Jazzical Clarinet, arr Widger & Goddard (Spartan SP572)
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Schubert Waltz Clarinet Fancies (Boston Music Co)
Spiewak, T Chanson Triste Clarinet Series 1 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Tchaikovsky No 17 Reverie First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Tchaikovsky No 8 Theme from Rococo Variations Going Solo, Arr P Harris & C Gunning (Faber)
Tchaikovsky Old French Song 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Telemann Vivace First Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson
Telemann, G P Gigue Clarinet Series 2 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Thurston, F Study in C Clarinet Series 1 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Trad David of the White Rock Concert Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Trad Lost Clarinet Clarinet Series 2 Grade 2 Allans Publishing
Trad. Scottish The Night Visiting Song Bravo! Clarinet, arr Barrat (Boosey & Hawkes)
Wedgwood Big-Brother Blues Clarinet All Sorts (Grades 1-3) Trinity Faber
3. Musicianship
Grade 3
(a) D, B Major, Major Arpeggios
D, B Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
D, B Chromatic (lower octave only)
(b) D, B Major, Major Arpeggios
B, G Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
D, B Chromatic (lower octave only)
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 8 - 10 seconds. mf
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (lower octave) ascending. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).
All scales and arpeggios two octaves, ascending and descending. All scales and arpeggios to be: all
tongued/all slurred
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Allen No 23, 26, 27 or 28 Progressive Studies for Clarinet Book 1 (ABRSM)
Arnold Policemans Dance Concert Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Bach No 23 Minuet First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Bach, J S Siciliano BMV 1031 Clarinet Series 1 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Baermann, C Schlummerlied Op 84 No 2 Clarinet Series 1 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Beethoven Romance Clarinet Fancies (Boston Music Co)
Bizet No 5 Entracte from Carmen Clarinet Solos Vol 1 ed King (Chester)
Demnitz Study no.22 or no. 25 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 1, ed. Davies and Harris
Faber
Demnitz, F Adagio in A minor Clarinet Series 2 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Desmond, P Take Five Clarinet Series 2 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Ferguson Prelude or Pastoral Four Short Pieces (Boosey & Hawkes)
Finzi No 3 Carol Five Bagatelle (Boosey & Hawkes)
Goodman, B Rhythmical Study Clarinet Series 1 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Granados Old Mans Tale Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 2, arr Harris (OUP)
Gumbley Major Road Ahead Cool School: Solos for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
Gunning No 9 Estuary or No 11 A Hungarian Tale Going Solo, Arr P Harris & C Gunning (Faber)
Haydn Serenade 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
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Hook Divertimento Clarinet All Sorts (Grades 1-3) Trinity Faber
Kavalebsky Dance (from Op 27) Time Pieces for Clarinet vol 2, arr Denley (ABRSM)
Lefevre No 4 Allegro Clarinet Solos Vol 1 ed King (Chester)
Lovelock, W Waltz Clarinet Series 1 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Michael Rose Shanty A Miscellany for Clarinet Book 2 (ABRSM)
Mozart No 8 Minuet Clarinet Solos Vol 1 ed King (Chester)
Mozart Papagenos Aria 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Mozart, W A Trio Kegelstatt Clarinet Series 2 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Norton No 9, 10, 11 or 12 MicroJazz for Clarinet (Boosey & Hawkes)
Paradis No 13 Sicilienne Going Solo, Arr P Harris & C Gunning (Faber)
Percival & Dorich Ex 10 Level 7 or Ex 8 Level 8 Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)
Percival & Dorich Hungarian Dance Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)
Percival & Dorich Romance Teacher on Tap Book 2 (Percival & Dorich)
Percival, R Hungarian Dance Clarinet Series 2 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Purcell No 19 Rondeau First Book of Clarinet Solos, Arr Davies & Reade (Faber)
Rae No 14, 15 or 16 40 Modern Studies for Clarinet (Universal)
Rimsky-Korsakoff Theme from Scherezade Clarinet Fancies (Boston Music Co)
Rose Intermezzo Barcarolle A Miscellany for Clarinet Book 1
Rose Jig A Miscellany for Clarinet Book 1
Schumann Op 68, No 21 Time Pieces for Clarinet vol 2, arr Denley (ABRSM)
Schumann The Wild Horseman 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Spiewak, T Adagio, The Picture of Madonna Clarinet Series 1 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Thurston, F Study in E mnor Clarinet Series 1 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Walton, M Study in C minor Clarinet Series 2 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
Weber, C M von Theme Clarinet Series 2 Grade 3 Allans Publishing
ed. Weston No 10, 11, 12, or 16, any one 50 Classical Studies for Clarinet, (Fentone)
ed. Weston No 11 17 Classical Solos, Fentone
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Processes are moderate in range, established and familiar, employing basic operational skills using readily available information. These are
applied in directed activities which are supervised by the teacher. Learners have some responsibility for quantity and quality.
Comfortable and well balanced posture and comfortable relationship with the instrument.
Appropriate and comfortable hand and arm position with ngers close to the keys.
Technical facility, sufcient to allow:
Developing independence of the ngers
Rhythmic stability
Systematic ngering in scales and arpeggios
Developing controlled co-ordination of the hands and tongue
Controlled, clear, even legato and tone
at the minimum tempo or faster
A developing sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic gures
Accurate and uent performance of pieces with appropriate breath control and tone
Awareness and control of dynamics and tempo
The ability to articulate legato and staccato textures as required
Awareness of phrasing
Generally secure intonation and breath support.
A developing awareness of ne pitch discrimination.
A developing ability of vibrato.
To demonstrate the ability to tune the instrument.
Grade 4
(a) A, E Major, Major Arpeggios, Chromatic
A, E Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
A, E Major Scales in thirds, tongued only
(b) A, E Major, Major Arpeggios, Chromatic
F, C Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios
A, E Major Scales in thirds, tongued only
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 10. p < f > p
All scales and arpeggios to be played: all tongued /all slurred/slurred pairs/ two slurred, two tongued
Major scales in thirds: tongued only
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Sustained Scale 60, two notes per beat. Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes
Albinoni Adagio Jazzical Clarinet, arr Widger & Goddard (Spartan SP572)
Allen No 33, 34, or 35 Progressive Studies for Clarinet Book 1, Associated Board
Badings Siciliano Time Pieces for Clarinet vol 3, arr Denley (ABRSM)
Baermann Adagio No 14 Solos for the Clarinet Player (Schirmer)
Baermann, C Study in C Clarinet Series 1 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
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Beethoven Allegro Op 71 Clarinet Solos Vol 2 ed King (Chester)
Brumby, C Danza Clarinet Series 2 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Crusell, B Andante Moderato No 6 Clarinet Solos Vol 2 ed King (Chester)
Crusell, B Minuetto No 2 Clarinet Solos Vol 2 ed King (Chester)
Demnitz, F Tempo commodo Clarinet Series 2 Grade Book Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Ferguson Scherzo No 2 Four Short Pieces (Boosey & Hawkes)
Finzi Forlana Five Bagatelles (Boosey & Hawkes)
Finzi, G Forlana from Five Bagatelles Clarinet Series 1 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Gade Andantino conmoto Fantasy Pieces Op 43 (Hansen)
Glick Suite Hebraique, 1st mvmt and 2 other
mvmts
Grieg Peer Gynt Jazzical Clarinet, arr Widger & Goddard (Spartan SP572)
Gumbley ZigZag Rag Cool School: Solos for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
Harris Gut Reaction Concert Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Harvey Backgarden Blues or Wayward Waltz Jazzy Clarinet 2 (Universal)
Joplin New Rag 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Martin Plasir damour 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Mendelssohn, F Andante No 3 Clarinet Solos Vol 2 ed King (Chester)
Michael Rose Invention A Miscellany for Clarinet Book 2 (ABRSM)
Mozart, W A Gavotte Clarinet Series 1 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Mozart, W A Serenade Clarinet Series 2 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Mller, I Siciliano Clarinet Series 2 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Percival & Dorich Ex 10 Level 9, Ex 14 Level 9 or Ex 4
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Percival & Dorich Hungarian Dance Teacher on Tap Book ?? (Percival & Dorich)
Percival & Dorich Scherzo Teacher on Tap Book ?? (Percival & Dorich)
Purcell Rondo 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP) (Oxford)
Rae No 21 or 24 40 Modern Studies for Clarinet (Universal)
Rimsky-Korsakov Andante No 1 Clarinet Solos Vol 2 ed King (Chester)
Rose Hornpipe A Miscellany for Clarinet Book 2 (ABRSM)
Schubert, F Menuetto from Sonatina for Violin &
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Clarinet Series 1 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Spiewak, T The Afternoon Walk Clarinet Series 1 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Spohr Adagio Solos for the Clarinet Player (Schirmer)
Stanley Gavotte & Minuet Solos for the Clarinet Player (Schirmer)
Trad Clarinet Polka Clarinet Series 2 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
Uhl No 1 from 48 Etudes Volume 1, Schott
Verdi The Force of Destiny Concert Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Willman, T Theme with Variations Clarinet Series 1 Grade 4 Allans Publishing
ed. Weston No 17, 21 or 22, any one 50 Classical Studies for Clarinet, (Fentone)
ed. Weston No 3, 7 or 15 17 Classical Solos, Fentone
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(a) E, A Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords, Chromatic
E, A Major Scales in thirds, tongued only
E, A Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(b) E, A Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords, Chromatic
E, A Major Scales in thirds, tongued only
C, F Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 10 - 12 seconds.p < f > p
Sustained scale Major scales, one octave (upper octave) ascending. Each note equals two beats (tongued only).
All scales, arpeggios and broken chords to be: all tongued/all slurred/ slurred pairs/two slurred, two
tongued
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Allen Study no. 39 or no. 43 Progressive Studies for Clarinet, bk 2 ABRSM
Arnold Sonatina, 2nd mvmt
Bailey Wily Bossa or Stokers Siding Jazz Incorporated Vol 1 (Bailey)
Corelli Gigue Arr Kell (IMC)
Farr Meditation (SOUNZ)
Ferguson Nos 3 & 4 Four Short Pieces (Boosey & Hawkes)
Finzi Romance Five Bagatelles (Boosey & Hawkes)
Gade, NW Allegro Vivace from Fantasy Pieces Op 43 Hansen
Handel, G F No 1 or No 3 Three Pieces (arr Kell)
Lefevre 1st mvt from Sonata no 3 in F
Molter, J Moderato from Concerto No 4 in D No 7 Clarinet Solos Vol 2 ed King (Chester)
Mozart Adagio No 11 Solos for the Clarinet Player, ed Christmann (Schirmer)
Mozart Larghetto Solos for the Clarinet Player, ed Christmann (Schirmer)
Mozkowski Two Spanish Dances, either one ed Lethbridge (OUP)
Nielsen Fantasy in G minor Hansen
Percival & Dorich Ex 4 p31, Ex 3 p45, Ex 3 p58, or Ex 4 p59 Teacher on Tap Book ?? (Percival & Dorich)
Percival & Dorich Polonaise dAcciaccatura Teacher on Tap Book 3 (Percival & Dorich)
Percival & Dorich The Appoggiatura Variations Teacher on Tap Book ?? (Percival & Dorich)
Rae No 22, 25, 27, 28, 30 or 32 40 Modern Studies for Clarinet (Universal)
Rameau, P 2nd Gigue en Rondeau Suite Arr Ettlinger (Boosey & Hawkes)
Reger Fast zu keck Time Pieces for Clarinet vol3, arr Denley (ABRSM)
Schumann Fantasy Piece No 1 Solos for the Clarinet Player
Tempelton Bach Goes To Town Concert Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Trad Carnival of Venice 66 Great Tunes compiled by M Walton (AWMP)
Uhl No 2 or No 20 48 Etudes for Clarinett Vol 1, Schott
Wagner (Baermann) No 18 Adagio Solos for the Clarinet Player, Schirmer
Weber NO 13, 2nd Mvmt from Concerto No 1 Solos for the Clarinet Player, ed Christmann (Schirmer)
Whitlocke Coranto Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 4, arr Harris (OUP)
Wiedemann Study no.48 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 1, ed. Davies and Harris
ed. Weston No 1 or 17 17 Classical Solos Fentone
ed. Weston No 26, 27, 28, 29 or 31 50 Classical Studies for Clarinet (Fentone)
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Processes require a range of developing skills within a range of familiar contexts. These are applied using relevant theoretical knowledge,
interpretative skills, discretion and judgment within a range of known responses to familiar problems. Although activities are directed by the
teacher, learners have signicant responsibility for the quantity and quality of output.
Comfortable and well balanced posture demonstrating considerable ease in the relationship with the instrument.
Appropriate hand and nger shape with ngers held close to the keys and use of alternative ngerings where appropriate.
Technical facility, to allow:
Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work at the minimum tempo or faster
Systematic ngering in technical work
Increasing control of co-ordination of the hands and tongue
A well developed sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic gures.
Increased control of variations in tempo, tone and articulations
A developing sense of phrasing, style and ornamentation as appropriate to each musical period.
Increased awareness of intonation and breath support
Increased awareness of ne pitch discrimination.
Increased ability of vibrato.
Able to tune the instrument with competence.
Grade 6
(a) B, A Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords, Chromatic
B, A Major Scales in thirds, tongued only
B, A Dominant Seventh Arpeggio, tongued only
B, A Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
(b) B, A Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords, Chromatic
B, A Major Scales in thirds, tongued only
B, A Dominant Seventh Arpeggio, tongued only
G, F Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
All scales, arpeggios and broken chords beginning on E to be 3 octaves ascending and descending.
All other scales and arpeggios two octaves, ascending and descending.
All scales, arpeggios and broken chords to be: all tongued/ all slurred/ slurred pairs/ two slurred, two
tongued
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Allen Study no. 52 Progressive Studies for Clarinet, bk 2 ABRSM
Faber
Bartok Concerto for Orchestra 1st mvt Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans
Publishing)
Beethoven Theme & Variation No 3 for Trio for
Piano, Clarinet & Cello Op 11
Brahms 2nd mvt, Clarinet Sonata no 2 in Eb
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Brahms 3rd mvt, Clarinet Sonata No 1 in Bb
Brahms Symphony No 3 2nd mvt Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Cavallini No 10 30 Capricci
Finzi Prelude No 1 Five Bagatelles (B&H)
Gould Derivations No 3
Gumbley Mind The Gap Solo Flight for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
Hindemith 1st mvt from Sonata (1939) Schott
Hurlstone Croon Song No 2 Four Characteristic Pieces (Emerson)
Lawton Fugue on a Nursery Theme
Milhaud Caprice
Percival & Dorich Courante Teacher on Tap
Percival & Dorich Ex 4 P 31, Ex 3 P 45, Ex 3 P 58, or Ex 4 P
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Teacher on Tap Book ?? (Percival & Dorich)
Percival & Dorich Little Fugue Teacher on Tap
Percival & Dorich The Oily Rag or Turn Etude Teacher on Tap
Piern, G Canzonetta Op 19 (Leduc)
Rameau, JP Gavotte & Doubles Suite for Clarinet & Piano, Arr Ettlinger (B&H)
Ravel, M Pieces en Forme de Habanera for B Flat Clarinette & Piano (Leduc)
Reger Vivace ma non troppo, 2nd mvmt Op 49
No 1
Concert Repertoire for Clarinet, Arr Harris and Johnson (Faber)
Reinecke Allegretto Op 22 No 1 Fantasiestcke (A edition) Emerson
Saint-Sans 2nd mvt from Sonata Op 167
Stamitz 1st mvmt of any Concerto
Stanford, CV 3 Intermezzi Op 13 (any one) Chester
Sutermeister 2nd mvmt, Concerto
Tartini-Jacob 1st & 2nd mvt from Concertino for
Clarinet
Boosey & Hawkeys
Tchaikovsky Symphony No 5 1st mvt Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Uhl No 4, 5, 6, or 18 any one 48 Etudes for Clarinette, Vol 1, Schott
Vallassa Dances from Szeged Music Through Time, Clarinet bk 4, arr Harris (OUP)
ed. Weston No 32, 34, 35, 37, 40 or 14, any one 50 Classical Studies for Clarinet, ed Weston (Fentone)
ed. Weston No 4 or No 13 17 Classical Solos
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Processes require a wide range of technical skills involving a considerable choice of procedures in a variety of familiar and un-familiar contexts.
The learning demands a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts and analytical interpretation of information. The
learning demand requires informed judgment within a range of innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems. Learners have
complete responsibility for the quantity and quality of output under broad guidance and evaluation from their teacher.
In addition to those criteria at level 1, 2, & 3 the entrants will demonstrate:
Accurate and uent performance throughout
Rhythmic stability and vitality
A full exploration of the dynamic range of the instrument.
A condent projection of the style and character of chosen works
Sensitivity to subtleties of nuance, rubato and ornamentation
A well developed aural awareness and reliable intonation.
A well developed awareness of ne pitch discrimination.
A competent use of vibrato for musical expression.
Grade 7
(a) F, D Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords, Chromatic
F, D Major Scales in thirds
F, D Dominant Sevenths Arpeggio, tongude only
F, D Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
F, D Diminished Seventh Arpeggio, tongued only, beginning on the note
C Whole Tone Scale
(b) F, D Major, Major Arpeggios, Broken Chords, Chromatic
F, D Major Scales in thirds
F, D Dominant Sevenths Arpeggio, tongued only
D, B Harmonic Minor, Minor Arpeggios, Broken Chords
D, B Diminished Seventh Arpeggio, tongued only, beginning on the note
C Whole Tone Scale
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 14 - 16 seconds. pp < ff > pp
All F and F scales, arpeggios and broken chords to be played three octaves, ascending and descending.
tongued
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Badines Cavatina
Berlioz 2nd & 3rd mvts Fantastic Symphony Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Brahms 2nd mvt (Adagio), Quintet for Clarinet &
Strings Op 115
Cavallini No 13 or No 16 Cavallini
Cavallini Study no.69 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 2, ed. Davies and Harris
Faber
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Dunhill Fantasy Suite Op91, 2nd & 3rd mvts (Boosey & Hawkes)
Dvork Serenade for Wind 1st mvt Op 44 Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Gumbley Hoe Down Solo Flight for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
Hindemith, P 2nd or 4th mvt from Sonata (1939) Schott
Horovitz Sonatina, 1st mvt Novello NOV120541
Hurlstone Scherzo No 4 Four Characteristic Pieces (Emerson)
Jacob, G Five Pieces for Clarinet (OUP)
Klose Study no.65 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 2, ed. Davies and Harris,
Faber
Mozart Kegelstatt Trio, 1st or 3rd mvt K498 Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Percival & Dorich Ex 5 P 32 Teacher on Tap Book 3
Poulenc Sonata 2nd mvt (Chester)
Rae No 38 40 Modern Studies for Clarinet (Universal)
Ridout 1st or 3rd mvt from Concertina (Etherson)
Saint-Sans 1st mvt from Sonata Op 167
Scarlatti Sonata 1 & 2 or 3 & 4
Spohr, L Concerto No 1 in C minor Op 26 3rd mvt
Stanford 2nd mvt: Caoine, Sonata op 129 Stainer H44
Uhl No 8, 12, or 18, any one 48 Etudes for clarinette, vol 1, Schott
3. Musicianship
Grade 8
1. Scales - choose one group
G, B OR G, A OR G, A
Major, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Chromatic Major Scales in thirds
Major Arpeggios and Broken Chords
Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chords
Dominant Seventh Arpeggios, tongued only
Diminished Sevenths Arpeggios (beginning on the note), tongued only
Whole Tone Scale, tongued only
Sustained note Any one note of the G major scale held for 14 - 16 seconds pp < ff > pp
Sustained scale Sustained scale G harmonic minor (middle octave) ascending and descending. Each note equals two beats
(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes.
All E, F, F, G, G, and A scales, arpeggios and broken chords to be played three octaves, ascending and
descending.
tongued
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Arnold Fantasy for Clarinet (Faber)
Bach No 18 or No 19 21 Pieces for Clarinet, trans Giampieri (Ricordi)
Beethoven Symphony No 6 Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Berkeley No 1 or 3 3 Pieces for Clarinet Solos (Chester)
Blatt No 46 50 Classical Studies for Clarinet, ed Weston (Fentone)
Brahms Sonata in E at Op120 No2, 1st mvt
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Grade Eight: continued from previous page
Brahms Sonata in F min Op120 No1, 1st mvt
Cavallini No 19, 24, 26, or 28 30 Caprices (Fischer)
Crusell 3rd mvt from Concerto No 2 in F minor,
Op 5
Universal
Finzi Fughetta No 5 Five Bagatelles (Boosey & Hawkes)
Glazunov Allegretto No8 Clarinet Solos Vol 2, ed King (Chester)
Gould Derivations, 1st mvt (SOUNZ)
Harvey No 1 Three Etudes on Themes of Gerschwin for Solo Clarinet
(Emerson)
Hurlstone, W Nos 1 & 2 or 3 & 4 Four Characteristic Pieces
Krommer 1st mvt from Concerto in E, Op 36 Peters
Lutoslawski, W Nos 1 , 2 & 3 or Nos 3, 4 & 5 Dance Preludes (Chester)
Mendlessohn 3rd mvt, Concert Piece No 1 Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Milhaud Sonatine (Durand)
Mozart Any one of Church Sonatas Ed Ettlinger
Mozart Concerto K 622, 1st mvt (if possible A
clarinet to be used)
Penderecki 3 Miniatures Clarinet & Piano
Piern Andanta-Scherzo Gerard Billaudot Editeur (PR.524015590)
Poulenc Sonata, 1st mvt (Chester)
Rose Study no.74 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, bk 2, ed. Davies and Harris,
Faber
Rossini Barber of Seville Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Saint-Sans, C Sonata, 4th mvt (Chester) (Durand)
Schubert Finale, Shepherd on the Rock Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Schumann Last mvt, Fairy Tales Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Stamitz Concerto No3 in B at (Peters)
Sutermeister Concerto, 1st or 3rd mvt
Tartini-Jacob Concertino (Boosey & Hawkes)
Tchaikovsky Symphony No 6 Clarinet: Orchestral & Chamber Music Excerpts (Allans)
Uhl No 24 from 48 Etudes for Clarinett Vol 1, Schott
Weber, C M Concerto in F min Op73 No1, any two
mvts
Weber, C M Theme & Variation Op33 (Peters)
3. Musicianship
Performance Certicate
Entrants will submit their programme for approval with their entry form.
1. Pieces
The entrant will select a programme of pieces with a playing time of between twenty-ve and thirty-ve minutes. The programme must show
a variety of styles and be of sufcient technical/musical challenges to fulll the criteria for Level Four.
As for Level Four

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