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Section 5: Repertoire Lists

PREPARATORY LEVEL REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

Two pieces must be performed.


Both pieces must be memorized.
One piece from this list is required for CM Evaluations.
Remaining repertoire must be at or above the student's enrolled level.
Editions are suggestions only. Any edition is acceptable. Publisher abbreviations are on page 57-58.
Photocopies are not allowed. Downloaded music must include an authorized logo or source.

SINGLE COMPOSERS
Alexander, D.
Finger Paintings, Bk.1
Bartk, B.
First Term at the Piano, #2-8
Mikrokosmos, v.1, #1-16
Bastien, J.
1st Parade of Solos
Collage of Solos, Bk.1
Piano Recital Solos, Lev.1
Three Mini-Sonatinas
Beard, K.
Creepy Crawly Things and Some
That Fly
Bober, M.
Grand Solos for Piano, Bk.2
Melody's Choice, Bk.1
Boyd, B.
Jazz Starters Elementary
Brown, T.
Bravissimo! Bk.1
Burkholder, R.
Look What I Can Do!
Byers, R.
Cat Tales, Set 1
Faber, N.
Once Upon a Rainbow, Bk.1
Piano Adventures, Gold Star
Performance, Lev.1
Piano Adventures, Gold Star
Performance, Lev.2A
Piano Adventures, Performance
Book, Lev.1
Piano Adventures, Performance
Book, Lev.2A

Preparatory Level Repertoire List

George, J.
Artistry at the Piano, Repertoire 1
Jon George's Festival of Favorites
Kaleidoscope Solos, Bk.1
Musical Moments, Bk.1
Musical Moments, Bk.2
Gerou, T.
DogGone It!
Gillock, W.
A Young Pianist's First Big Note
Solos
Accent on Gillock, v.1
Accent on Solos, Lev.1
Glover, D.
Favorite Solos, Bk.1
Goldston, C.
Fantastic Fingers, Bk.2
Greenleaf, E.
A Bird's-Eye View
Sounds Around Me, Bk.2
Johnson, B.
Finger Food
Kabalevsky, D.
24 Pieces for Children, Op.39 #1-12
Leaf, M.
Going Buggier
Linn, J.
Just Pink
Mier, M.
Favorite Solos, Bk.1
The Best of Martha Mier, Bk.1
Miller, C.
Take a Bow, Bk.1

Alf
any ed.
HL/BH
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
HL/Bos

Alf
FJH
HL
FJH
FJH
HL
HL/FPA
HL/FPA
HL/FPA
HL/FPA
HL/FPA

93

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
Alf
FJH
FJH
FJH
Alf
any ed.
FJH
HL
Alf
Alf
HL/Wil

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Minsky, L.
Jazz Beginnings, Prep. Level
Mrozinski, M.
Enchanted Forest
Niamath, L.
Soda Pop and Other Delights
Olson, K.
My Kind of Music, Bk.1
Olson, L.F.
Beginning Sonatinas
Exceptional Piano Solos for
Developing Pianists, v.1
Pace, R.
Through the Keys
Pearce, E.T.
First Impressions
Four O'Clock Tunes
Happy Times
Poe, J.R.
Abracadabra and Alacazam
Animal World
Assorted Chocolates

Poe, J.R. cont.


Imagine That!
Look Who's Visiting My Garden
Meanwhile, Back at the Castle
Pedal Pushers
Pretend With Me
Simon Says
Rejino, M.
Just For Kids
Rollin, C.
Favorite Solos, Bk.1
Roubos, V.R.
Four Miniature Suites
Stories in Sound, Bk.1
Setliff, C.
Outside My Window
Waxman, D.
New Pageants for Piano, Bk.1A
New Pageants for Piano, Intro. Bk.1
Wellman, S.
Five Fingers at Play

Kjo
FH
FH
FJH
Alf
CF

HL
Alf
Alf
FH
Alf
CF
Kjo

Kjo
FJH
CF
Alf
Kjo
Kjo
HL
Alf
FJH
FJH
HL/Wil
ECS
ECS
FH

ANTHOLOGIES
(Alfred)
Contest Winners, Bk.1
Myklas Contest Winners, Bk.1
(FJH)
FJH Solo Standouts, Bk.1
(Frederick Harris)
The Legacy Collection, v.1
(Hal Leonard)
Piano Recital Showcase, Bk.1
Piano Recital Showcase,
Summertime Fun, Elementary
(Willis)
Piano Compositions USA,
Elementary A & B
Clark, F.
Contemporary Piano Literature, Bk.1
Faber/Weisman
The Developing Artist, Preparatory
Piano Literature
Gillock, W.
Solo Rep. for the Young Pianist, Bk.1

Preparatory Level Repertoire List

Guy, S.
Expressive Etudes, Primer
Kwon, Y.
Written For You, Bk.1
Magrath, J.
Masterwork Classics, Lev.1
Marlais, H.
Succeeding at the Piano, Recital
Book, Grade 1
The Festival Collection, Preparatory
McArthur, V.
Spotlight Piano Solo Collection, Bk.1
Podolsky, L.
Guild Repertoire, Elementary A & B
Snell, K.
Essential Piano Rep., Prep. Level
Piano Repertoire: Baroque &
Classical, Prep. Level
Piano Repertoire: Etudes, Prep. Level
Piano Repertoire: Romantic & 20th
Century, Prep. Level

Alf
Alf
FJH
FH
HL
HL

HL/Wil

Alf
HL/FPA

HL/Wil

94

FJH
FJH
Alf
FJH
FJH
FJH
Alf
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo

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LEVEL 1 REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

Two pieces must be performed.


Both pieces must be memorized.
One piece from this list is required for CM Evaluations.
Remaining repertoire must be at or above the student's enrolled level.
Editions are suggestions only. Any edition may be used. Publisher abbreviations are on page 57-58.
Photocopies are not allowed. Downloaded music must include an authorized logo or source.

SINGLE COMPOSERS
Alexander, D.
Animal Magic
Finger Paintings, Bk.2
Just For You, Bk.1
Simply Sensational, Bk.1
The Best of Dennis Alexander, A
Special Collection of 6, Bk.1
Austin, G.
Splattered With Fun
Bartk, B.
First Term at the Piano, #2-8, 10-15
Mikrokosmos, v.1
Bastien, J.
2nd Parade of Solos
Collage of Solos, Bk.2
Indian Life
More Mini Sonatinas
Piano Recital Solos, Lev.2
Sonatinas in Color
Three Mini-Sonatinas
Three Sophisticated Sonatinas
Baumgartner, E.
Jazz Connection, Bk.1
Beard, K.
Do What I Do, Bk.1
Do What I Do, Bk.2
Becker, B.
A Child's World, Bk.1
A Child's World, Bk.2
Berr, B.
At the Seashore, v.1
Bober, M.
Grand Solos for Piano, Bk.3
Melody's Choice, Bk.2
Solos in Style, Bk.1

Level 1 Repertoire List

Boyd, B.
Jazz Starters II
Brown, T.
Bravissimo! Bk.2
Burkholder, R.
Best-Liked Solos
Byers, R.
More Cat Tales
Chatman, S.
Amusements, Bk.1
Amusements, Bk.2
Sports
Cooper, T.
Around the World on 88 Keys, Bk.1
Faber, N.
Once Upon a Rainbow, Bk.2
Piano Adventures, Gold Star
Performance, Lev.2A
Piano Adventures, Gold Star
Performance, Lev.2B
Piano Adventures, Performance
Book, Lev.2A
Piano Adventures, Performance
Book, Lev.2B
Gallant, P.
Clowning Around
Imitations and Inventions
Garcia, W.T.S.
A Pirate's Life
I Love My Piano
Piano Talk
George, J.
A Day in the Jungle
Artistry at the Piano, Repertoire 2
Kaleidoscope Solos, Bk.2

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf

HL/Wil
any ed.
HL/BH
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
BB/Kjo
BB/Kjo
FJH
Alf
FJH
FJH

95

HL
HL
FJH
FJH
HL
FH
FH
FH
Alf
HL/FPA
HL/FPA
HL/FPA
HL/FPA
HL/FPA

FH
FH
Alf
FJH
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

Gillock, W.
A Young Pianist's First Big Note
Solos
Accent on Gillock, v.1
Accent on Gillock, v.2
Accent on Majors
Accent on Solos, Lev.2
Glick, S.
Circle Zoo
Glover, D.
The Half-Filled Cookie Jar
Goldston, C.
Fantastic Fingers, Bk.2
On Stage! Bk.2
Johnson, B.
Finger Food
Kabalevsky, D.
24 Pieces for Children, Op.39 #1-12
Kessler, M.
Savory Suite
Keveren, P.
Mouse on a Mirror
Linn, J.
Just Pink
McLean, E.
Miniatures, Bk.1
Mier, M.
Favorite Solos, Bk.1
Favorite Solos, Bk.2
Just Imagine! Bk.1
Keyboard Kaleidoscope, Bk.1
Reflections, Bk.1
The Best of Martha Mier, Bk.2
Miller, C.
Take a Bow, Bk.2
Minsky, L.
Jazz Beginnings, Lev.1
Murray, M.
The Magical Music Book
Niamath, L.
Soda Pop and Other Delights
Surprises
Norton, C.
American Popular Piano:
Repertoire 1

Level 1 Repertoire List

Olson, K.
My Kind of Music, Bk.1
The Best of Kevin Olson, Bk.1
Olson, L.F.
Beginning Sonatinas
Exceptional Piano Solos for
Developing Pianists, v.1
Pop Goes the Piano, Bk.1
Owens, T.W.
Confetti
Pace, R.
Folk Song Settings
Through the Keys
Pearce, E.T.
Excursions, Bk.1
Second Impressions
Pease, J.
It's for the Birds
Poe, J.R.
A Baker's Dozen
Abracadabra and Alacazam
Animal World
Meanwhile, Back at the Castle
Mostly Monsters
Pedal Pushers
Please Feed the Animals
Rollin, C.
Favorite Solos, Bk.1
Jazz-a-Little, Jazz-a-Lot, Bk.1
Roubos, V.R.
Four Miniature Suites
Picture This! Bk.1
Stories in Sound, Bk.2
Travel Tunes
Tunes for a Rainy Day
Snell, K.
Sonatina Festival
Vandall, R.
Celebrated Piano Solos, Bk.1
Celebrated Piano Solos, Bk.2
Celebrated Virtuosic Solos, Bk.1
Waxman, D.
The New Pageants for Piano, Bk.2

HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL
Alf
FJH
FJH
Alf
any ed.
HL/Wil
HL
HL
FJH
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
HL/Wil
Kjo
HL/LR
FH
FH

FJH
FJH
Alf
CF
Alf
ECS
HL
HL
Alf
Alf
Alf
Kjo
Alf
CF
CF
Alf
Alf
FJH
Alf
Alf
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
Kjo
Alf
Alf
Alf
ECS

NV

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ANTHOLOGIES
(Alfred)
Contest Winners, Bk.2, Late
Elementary to Early Intermediate
Myklas Contest Winners, Bk.2, Late
Elementary to Early Intermediate
(FJH)
FJH Solo Standouts, Bk.1
(Frederick Harris)
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Etudes 1
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Repertoire 1
Harris Piano Classics 1/a
The Legacy Collection, v.1
(Hal Leonard)
Piano Recital Showcase, Bk.2
Bigler/Lloyd-Watts
Everybody's Perfect Masterpieces,
v.2
Clark, F.
Contemporary Piano Literature, Bk.1
Minor Masters, Bk.1
Music Tree, Keyboard Literature 3
Supplementary Solos, Lev.1
Clark, M.E.
Contempo 1
Dietzer, M.
Discovering Piano Literature, Bk.1
First Impressions: Music and Study
Guides, v.A
Faber, N.
The Developing Artist, Preparatory
Piano Literature
The Developing Artist, Piano
Literature, Bk.1

Level 1 Repertoire List

Gillock, W.
Solo Repertoire for the Young
Pianist, Bk.2
Guy, S.
Expressive Etudes, Bk.1
Kwon, Y.
Written For You, Bk.1
Written For You, Bk.2
Magrath, J.
Masterwork Classics, Lev.2
Marlais, H.
On Your Way to Succeeding With
the Masters, Elem. to Late Elem.
Succeeding at the Piano, Recital
Book, Grades 2A & 2B
The Festival Collection, Preparatory
The Festival Collection, Bk.1
McArthur, V.
Spotlight Piano Solo Collection, Bk.2
Olson, L.F.
First Steps in Keyboard Literature
Palmer, W.
Alfred's Basic Piano Library,
Repertoire Bk.3
Podolsky, L.
Guild Repertoire, Elementary C
Sheftel, P.
Crme de la Crme
Snell, K.
Essential Piano Repertoire, Lev.1
Piano Repertoire: Baroque &
Classical, Lev.1
Piano Repertoire: Etudes, Lev.1
Piano Repertoire: Romantic & 20th
Century, Lev.1

Alf
Alf

FJH
FH
FH
FH
FH
HL
Alf

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf

HL/FPA
HL/FPA

97

HL/Wil

FJH
FJH
FJH
Alf
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
Alf
Alf

Alf
Alf
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo

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Notes

Level 1 Repertoire List

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LEVEL 2 REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

Two pieces must be performed.


Both pieces must be memorized.
One piece from this list is required for CM Evaluations.
Remaining repertoire must be at or above the student's enrolled level.
Editions are suggestions only. Any edition may be used. Publisher abbreviations are on page 57-58.
Photocopies are not allowed. Downloaded music must include an authorized logo or source.

SINGLE COMPOSERS
Alexander, D.
A Splash of Color, Bk.1
Especially For Boys
Especially For Girls
Favorite Solos, Bk.1
Finger Paintings, Bk.3
Just For You, Bk.1
Simply Sensational, Bk.1
The Best of Dennis Alexander, A
Special Coll. of 6, Bk.1
Austin, G.
Splattered With Fun
Bach, J. S.
Notebook for Anna Magdalena
Bach
Bartk, B.
First Term at the Piano, #10-15
Mikrokosmos, v.1, #17-36
Mikrokosmos, v.2
Bastien, J.
3rd Parade of Solos
Collage of Solos, Bk.3
Piano Recital Solos, Lev.3
Baumgartner, E.
Animal Crackers
Jazz Connection, Bk.1
Jazz Connection, Bk.2
Beard, K.
Do What I Do, Bk.2
Becker, B.
A Child's World, Bk.1
A Child's World, Bk.2
Berr, B.
At the Seashore, v.1
At the Seashore, v.2

Level 2 Repertoire List

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf

Bober, M.
Grand Solos for Piano, Bk.3
Just for Fun, Bk.1
Just for Fun, Bk.2
Melody's Choice, Bk.2
Solos in Style, Bk.2
Boyd, B.
Jazz Starters III
Brown, T.
From Far Away Places
Lyric Expressions
Caramia, T.
Six Sketches
Chatman, S.
Amusements, Bk.2
Colley, B.
Styles for Piano
Cooper, T.
Around the World on 88 Keys Bk.1
Costley, K.
Snapshots
Dolen, M.
To Climb a Tall Tree
Evans, L.
Color Me Jazz, Bk.1
Faber, N.
Once Upon a Rainbow, Bk.2
Gallant, P.
Animal Fair
Imitations and Inventions
Garcia, W.T.S.
A Pirate's Life

HL/Wil
any ed.

any ed.
HL/BH
HL/BH
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
BB/Kjo
BB/Kjo
FJH
FJH

99

Alf
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
HL
FJH
FJH
Alf
FH
Kjo
Alf
FJH
Kjo
FJH
HL/FPA
FH
FH
Alf

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George, J.
A Day in the Forest
A Day in the Jungle
Artistry at the Piano, Repertoire 2
Kaleidoscope Solos, Bk.3
Gillock, W.
Accent on Gillock, v.2
Accent on Gillock, v.3
Accent on Majors
Accent on Majors and Minors
Accent on Solos, Lev.3
Collected Short Lyric Pieces
Glover, D.
Favorite Solos, Bk.2
The Half-Filled Cookie Jar
Goldston, C.
Fantastic Fingers, Bk.3
Goldston, M.
The Virtuosic Performer, Bk.1
Gretchaninov, A.
Children's Book (Children's
Album), Op.98
Gurlitt, C.
I Remember Gurlitt, Bk.1
I Remember Gurlitt, Bk.2
Handel, G.F.
First Book for Pianists
Harry, B.
Summer Daze
Kabalevsky, D.
24 Pieces for Children, Op.39
#10-16
Karp, D.
Naturescape
Take a Break!
Keveren, P.
Mouse on a Mirror
Shifty-Eyed Blues
Tex-Mex Rex
Klose, C.
Coral Reef Suite
Lampkin, J.
Portraits, Bk.1

Level 2 Repertoire List

Lau, N.
Pets Will PlayWhen the Family's
Away
The Magical Forest
Linn, J.
Les Petites Images
McLean, E.
Miniatures, Bk.2
Mier, M.
Celebrate America, Bk.1
Favorite Solos, Bk.2
Jazz, Rags & Blues, Bk.1
Just Imagine! Bk.2
Keyboard Kaleidoscope, Bk.1
Keyboard Kaleidoscope, Bk.2
Reflections, Bk.2
Romantic Sketches, Bk.1
The Best of Martha Mier, Bk.2
Miller, C.
Student Favorites, Bk.1
Take a Bow, Bk. 2
Mozart, L.
Notenbuch fr Wolfgang
(Notebook for Wolfgang)
Niamath, L.
A Zoo for You
Fancy-Free
Norton, C.
American Popular Piano: Rep.2
Connections for Piano, v.1
O'Hearn, A.
Jazz Cruise, Lev.2
Love Jazz
Olson, K.
My Kind of Music, Bk.2
The Best of Kevin Olson, Bk.2
Olson, L.F.
Audience Pleasers, Bk.2
Pop Goes the Piano, Bk.2
Owens, T.W.
Confetti
Pearce, E.T.
Excursions, Bk.2
Second Impressions
Seven Preludes in Seven Keys Bk.1

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
Alf
Alf
FJH
Alf
any ed.

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
any ed.

HL
HL/Wil
HL
HL
HL
HL
JL

100

FJH
FJH
HL
FJH
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
FJH
HL/Wil
any ed.

FH
FH
NV
FH
Kjo
Kjo
FJH
FJH
Alf
Alf
ECS
Alf
Alf
Alf

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

Pease, J.
It's for the Birds
Persichetti, V.
Little Piano Book, Op.60
Parades, Op.57
Poe, J.R.
Mostly Monsters
Please Feed the Animals
Safari
Rocherolle, E.
Rainbow's End, Lev.2
Rollin, C.
Jazz-a-Little, Jazz-a-Lot, Bk.1
Sounds of Spain, Bk.1
Roubos, V.R.
Picture This! Bk.2
Stories in Sound, Bk.2
Travel Tunes
Rowley, A.
Five Miniature Preludes and
Fugues
Schultz, R.
Jazz & Blues, Bk.1
Schumann, R.
Album for the Young, Op.68 #1-10
Setliff, C.
In Style!

Snell, K.
Sonatina Festival
Strickland, J.R.
Animal Suite
Join the Parade
Tan, C.
A Child's Garden of Verses
Through the Windowpane
Tansman, A.
Happy Time, Bk.1
Telfer, N.
The Sun and the Moon
Vandall, R.
Celebrated Jazzy Solos, Bk.1
Celebrated Jazzy Solos, Bk.2
Celebrated Lyrical Solos, Bk.1
Celebrated Lyrical Solos, Bk.2
Celebrated Piano Solos, Bk.1
Celebrated Piano Solos, Bk.2
Celebrated Virtuosic Solos, Bk.1
Celebrated Virtuosic Solos, Bk.2
Watts, J. & M.
Blues, Jazz, Rock & Rags, Bk.1
Waxman, D.
The New Pageants for Piano, Bk.3
Wellman, S.
Beyond Boundaries

Alf
any ed.
any ed.
Alf
FJH
CF
Kjo
Alf
Alf
FJH
FJH
FJH
MS/Ches

FJH
any ed.
HL/Wil

Kjo
FJH
FJH
FH
FH
HL
FH
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
HL
ECS
FH

ANTHOLOGIES
(Alfred)
Contest Winners, Bk.2, Late
Elementary to Early Intermediate
Myklas Contest Winners, Bk.2,
Late Elem. to Early Int.
(FJH)
FJH Solo Standouts, Bk.2
(Frederick Harris)
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Etudes 1
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Etudes 2
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Repertoire 1
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Repertoire 2

Level 2 Repertoire List

(Frederick Harris, cont.)


Harris Piano Classics 2/a
The Legacy Collection, v.2
(Hal Leonard)
Piano Recital Showcase, Bk.2
Bastien, J.
Piano Literature, v.1
Sonatina Favorites, Bk.1
Bigler/Lloyd-Watts
Everybody's Perfect Masterpieces,
v.2

Alf
Alf

FJH
FH
FH

FH
FH
HL
Kjo
Kjo
Alf

FH
FH

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Anthologies, cont.
Clark, F.
Contemporary Piano Literature,
Bk.2
Minor Masters, Bk.2
Music Tree, Keyboard Literature 4
Piano Literature of the 17th, 18th
and 19th Centuries, Bk.2
Supplementary Solos, Lev.2
Dietzer, M.
Discovering Piano Literature, Bk.1
Discovering Piano Literature, Bk.2
First Impressions: Music and Study
Guides, v.B
First Impressions: Music and Study
Guides, v.C
Faber, N.
The Developing Artist, Piano
Literature, Bk.1
The Developing Artist, Piano
Literature, Bk.2
The Developing Artist, Piano
Sonatinas, Bk.1
Gillock, W.
Solo Repertoire for the Young
Pianist, Bk.3
Guy, S.
Expressive Etudes, Bk.2
Kwon, Y.
Written For You, Bk.2
Magrath, J.
Masterwork Classics, Lev.3
Marlais, H.
An Introduction to Succeeding
With the Masters, Late
Elementary - Early Intermediate
Contemporary Collage, v.1, Bk.1
Succeeding With the Masters,
Baroque Era, v.1
Succeeding With the Masters,
Classical Era, v.1
The Festival Collection, Bk.1
The Festival Collection, Bk.2

Level 2 Repertoire List

McArthur, V.
Spotlight Piano Solo Collection,
Bk.2
Olson, L.F.
Essential Keyboard Repertoire, v.1
First Steps in Keyboard Literature
Palmer, W.
Alfred's Basic Piano Library,
Repertoire Bk.3
Easy Keyboard Music, Ancient to
Modern
The First Sonatina Book
Podolsky, L.
Guild Repertoire, Elementary D
Guild Repertoire, Intermediate A
Sheftel, P.
Crme de la Crme
Snell, K.
Essential Piano Repertoire, Lev.2
Piano Repertoire: Baroque &
Classical, Lev.2
Piano Repertoire: Etudes, Lev.2
Piano Repertoire: Romantic & 20th
Century, Lev.2
Tucker, D.
Easy Solos by the Baroque Masters
Easy Solos by the Classical Masters
Easy Solos by the Romantic
Masters

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf

HL/FPA
HL/FPA
HL/FPA

HL/Wil

FJH
FJH

FJH

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo

Alf
Alf
Alf

Alf
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH

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LEVEL 3 REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

Three pieces must be performed.


Two pieces must be memorized. A second original score is required for un-memorized music.
One piece from this list is required for CM Evaluations.
Remaining repertoire must be at or above the student's enrolled level.
Each piece must be from a different category, and by a different composer. (Some composers are
listed in two different categories. These are transitional composers and may be used for one of the
categories in which they are listed, but not both.)
Editions are suggestions only. Any edition may be used. Publisher abbreviations are on page 57-58.
Photocopies are not allowed. Downloaded music must include an authorized logo or source.

SINGLE COMPOSERS
CATEGORY 1: BAROQUE
Bach, J. S.
Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach
Handel, G.F.
First Book for Pianists

Mozart, L.
Notebook fr Wolfgang (Notebook
for Wolfgang)

any ed.

any ed.

Alf

CATEGORY 2: CLASSICAL
Beethoven, L.v.
Dances of Beethoven
Six German Dances

Clementi, M.
Sonatina, Op.36 #1
Mozart, L.
Notenbuch fr Wolfgang (Notebook
for Wolfgang)

Alf
Alf/Kal

any ed.
any ed.

CATEGORY 3: ROMANTIC & IMPRESSIONISM


Burgmller, F.
25 Easy and Progressive Studies,
Op.100
Gretchaninov, A.
Children's Album (Children's Book),
Op.98
Glass Beads, Op.123
Gurlitt, C.
Album for the Young, Op.140
I Remember Gurlitt, Bk.1
I Remember Gurlitt, Bk.2
Selected Works for Piano

Level 3 Repertoire List

Lynes, F.
Four Analytical Sonatinas, Op.39
Schumann, R.
Album for the Young, Op.68 #1-10
Streabbog, L.
Easy and Melodious Studies, Op.63

any ed.

any ed.
any ed.

Alf
any ed.
any ed.

any ed.
Alf
Alf
Kjo

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CATEGORY 4: 20th & 21st CENTURIES


Alcon, S.
Potpourri
Alexander, D.
A Splash of Color, Bk.2
Especially For Girls
Especially in Jazzy Style, Bk.1
Especially in Romantic Style, Bk.1
Favorite Solos, Bk.1
Just For You, Bk.2
Simply Sensational, Bk.2
The Best of Dennis Alexander, A
Special Collection of 6, Bk.2
Austin, G.
Splattered With Style
Bartk, B.
First Term at the Piano, #16 to the
end
For Children, v.1, #1-10
For Children, v.2, #1-8
Mikrokosmos, v.2
Mikrokosmos, v.3
Bastien, J.
4th Parade of Solos
Collage of Solos, Bk.4
Baumgartner, E.
Animal Crackers
Jazz Connection, Bk.2
Jazz Connection, Bk.3
Berr, B.
At the Seashore, v.2
Bober, M.
Grand Solos for Piano, Bk.4
Just for Fun, Bk.1
Just for Fun, Bk.2
Melody in Motion
Melody's Choice, Bk.3
Boyd, B.
Jazz Bits and Pieces
Brown, T.
From Far Away Places
Lyric Expressions
The Best of Timothy Brown, Bk.1

Level 3 Repertoire List

Caramia, T.
Six Sketches
Clark, S.
Dakota Days
Cooper, T.
Around the World on 88 Keys, Bk.2
Costley, K.
Be Cool - Play Jazz!
Life is Good
Dello-Joio, N.
Suite for the Young
Dolen, M.
To Climb a Tall Tree
Donkin, C.
Comics & Card Tricks
Evans, L.
Color Me Jazz, Bk.2
Garcia, W.T.S.
Images of Spain
George, J.
A Day in the Forest
Artistry at the Piano, Repertoire 3
Kaleidoscope Solos, Bk.4
Gerou, T.
Piece by Piece, Bk.1
Gillock, W.
Accent on Gillock, v.3
Accent on Gillock, v.4
Accent on Majors and Minors
Accent on Solos, Lev.3
Collected Short Lyric Pieces
Fanfare and Other Courtly Scenes in
Baroque Style
Festival of Favorites
Seven Pieces in Seven Keys
Goldston, C.
Fantastic Fingers, Bk.3
Goldston, M.
Seasons
The Virtuosic Performer, Bk.1
Grill, J.
Movin' On!
Remembering

HL/Wil
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf

HL/Wil
any ed.
HL/BH
HL/BH
HL/BH
HL/BH
Kjo
Kjo
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
FJH
Alf
FJH
FJH
HL/Wil
FJH
HL
FJH
FJH
FJH

104

Alf
HL
Alf
FJH
FJH
HL
Kjo
FH
FJH
FJH
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
Alf
Alf
HL/Wil
FJH
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

20th & 21st Centuries, cont.


Grove, R.
Jazz About
Harry, B.
Summer Daze
Hudelson, C.
Ice Cream Sweet-A Delicious Suite
Kabalevsky, D.
24 Pieces for Children,
Op.39 #13-24
Karp, D.
Cornucopia for Piano Solo
Naturescape
Take a Break!
Kiorpes, G.
'Round the Clock
Klose, C.
Watercolor Miniatures
Komanetsky, A.
Lasting Impressions
Musical Treasures, Bk.1
Seven Sonatinas in the Classical
Style
Lampkin, J.
Portraits, Bk.2
Portraits, Bk.3
Lin, E.
A Musical Collage
Linn, J.
Les Petites Images
Mier, M.
Celebrate America, Bk.1
Favorite Solos, Bk.3
Jazz, Rags & Blues, Bk.1
Jazz, Rags & Blues, Bk.2
Just Imagine! Bk.2
Keyboard Kaleidoscope, Bk.2
Reflections, Bk.2
Romantic Sketches, Bk.1
Miller, C.
Seasons
Student Favorites, Bk.2
Student Favorites, Bk.3
Take a Bow, Bk.3

Level 3 Repertoire List

Minsky, L.
Reflections of Jazz, Lev.3
Morris, H.
Piano Garden
Niamath, L.
A Zoo for You
Fancy-Free
Norton, C.
American Popular Piano:
Repertoire 3
American Popular Piano:
Repertoire 4
Connections for Piano, v.1
Connections for Piano, v.2
O'Hearn, A.
Love Jazz
Olson, K.
My Kind of Music, Bk.3
The Best of Kevin Olson, Bk.2
What I Did Last Summer
Olson, K. & McLean, E.
In the Key of Jazz, Bk.1
Olson, L.F.
Audience Pleasers, Bk.2
Audience Pleasers, Bk.3
Pearce, E.T.
Seven Preludes in Seven Keys, Bk.1
Pease, J.
Oriental Expressions
Persichetti, V.
Little Piano Book, Op.60
Parades, Op.57
Pulju, Rebecca A.
Musical Moods
Renfrow, K.
Repertoire and Ragtime, Bk.1
Rocherolle, E.
American Sampler
Rainbow's End, Lev.3
Simple Pleasures

Kjo
Alf
HL/Wil
any ed.

CF
HL
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL
HL/Wil
FJH
FJH

JL
JL
FJH
HL
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
HL/Wil
FJH
FJH
HL/Wil

105

Kjo
HL/Wil
FH
FH
NV
NV
FH
FH
Kjo
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
Alf
Alf
Alf
HL/Wil
any ed.
any ed.
FJH
Alf
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

20th & 21st Centuries, cont.


Rollin, C.
Best of Catherine Rollin, Bk.1
Favorite Solos, Bk.2
Jazz-a-Little, Jazz-a-Lot, Bk.2
Out of This World
Sounds of Spain, Bk.1
Roubos, V.R.
Picture This! Bk.3
Rowley, A.
Five Miniature Preludes and Fugues
Schultz, R.
Jazz & Blues, Bk.2
Shostakovich, D.
6 Children's Pieces, Op.69
Siegmeister, E.
American Kaleidoscope
Sifford, J.
Gumshoes
Starer, R.
Four Seasonal Pieces (available in
collection: Album for Piano)
Strickland, J. R.
All Aboard!
Magic Suite
Tan, C.
A Child's Garden of Verses
Tansman, A.
Happy Time, Bk.1

Telfer, N.
Planets & Stars
Space Travel
Tingley, G.
Autumn Inspirations
Vandall, R.
Bagatelles, v.1
Celeberated Jazzy Solos, Bk.2
Celebrated Lyrical Solos, Bk.2
Celebrated Lyrical Solos, Bk.3
Celebrated Piano Solos, Bk.3
Celebrated Virtuosic Solos, Bk.2
Celebrated Virtuosic Solos, Bk.3
Modes and Moods
Preludes, v.1
Sampler, Bk.1
Watts, J. & M.
Blues, Jazz, Rock & Rags, Bk.1
Blues, Jazz, Rock & Rags, Bk.2
Waxman, D.
The New Pageants for Piano, Bk.3
Wellman, S.
Beyond Boundaries
Yeager, J.
Especially for You (for left-hand
injuries)
Just for Fun (for right-hand injuries)
Personal Touches
Solitudes
Song of the Seasons, Lev.4

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
FJH
MS/Ches
FJH
any ed.
Alf
FJH
HL

FJH
FJH
FH
HL

FH
FH
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
HL
HL
ECS
FH
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo

ANTHOLOGIES
(FJH)
Composers Showcase, Bk.1
Composers Showcase, Bk.2
FJH Solo Standouts, Bk.2
(Frederick Harris)
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Etudes 3
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Repertoire 3
Harris Piano Classics, 3/a, 3/b

Level 3 Repertoire List

(Hal Leonard)
Piano Recital Showcase, Bk.3
Bastien, J.
Piano Literature, v.1
Sonatina Favorites, Bk.2
Bigler/Lloyd-Watts
Everybody's Perfect Masterpieces,
v.3
Clarfield/Alexander
Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Bk.1

FJH
FJH
FJH
FH
FH
FH

106

HL
Kjo
Kjo
Alf

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Anthologies, cont.
Clark, F.
Contemporary Piano Lit., Bk.3
Contemporary Piano Lit., Bk.4
Minor Masters, Bk.3
Piano Literature of the 17th, 18th
and 19th Centuries, Bk.3
Piano Literature of the 17th, 18th
and 19th Centuries, Bk.4
Supplementary Solos, Lev.3 & 4
Dietzer, M.
Discovering Piano Literature, Bk.3
First Impressions: Music and Study
Guides, v.1
First Impressions: Music and Study
Guides, v.2
First Impressions: Music and Study
Guides, v.C
Faber, N.
The Developing Artist, Piano
Literature, Bk.2
The Developing Artist, Piano
Literature, Bk.3
The Developing Artist, Piano
Sonatinas, Bk.1
The Developing Artist, Piano
Sonatinas, Bk.2
Gillock, W.
Solo Repertoire for the Young
Pianist, Bk.4
Guy, S.
Expressive Etudes, Bk.3
Hinson, M.
Masters of the Sonatina, v.1
Kern, Goldstein, et. al
Contemporary Collection
Kwon, Y.
Written For You, Bk.3
Magrath, J.
Masterpieces with Flair, Bk.1
Masterwork Classics, Lev.4

Level 3 Repertoire List

Marlais, H.
Contemporary Collage, v.1, Bk.2
Succeeding With the Masters,
Baroque Era, v.1
Succeeding With the Masters,
Classical Era, v.1
Succeeding With the Masters,
Romantic Era, v.1
The Festival Collection, Bk.2
The Festival Collection, Bk.3
McArthur, V.
Spotlight Piano Solo Collection,
Bk.3
Olson, L.F.
Best Traditional Piano Etudes, Bk.1
Essential Keyboard Repertoire, v.1
Palmer, W.
Alfred's Basic Piano Library,
Repertoire Bk.4
The First Sonatina Book
Podolsky, L.
Guild Repertoire, Intermediate B
Snell, K.
Essential Piano Repertoire, Lev.3
Piano Repertoire: Baroque &
Classical, Lev.3
Piano Repertoire: Etudes, Lev.3
Piano Repertoire: Romantic & 20th
Century, Lev.3
Selected Sonatinas, Bk.1
Tucker, D.
Easy Solos by the Baroque Masters
Easy Solos by the Classical Masters
Easy Solos by the Romantic Masters

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf

HL/FPA
HL/FPA
HL/FPA
HL/FPA

HL/Wil

FJH
Alf
Alf

FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Alf
Alf
Alf

FJH
Alf
Alf

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Notes

Level 3 Repertoire List

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LEVEL 4 REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

Three pieces must be performed.


Two pieces must be memorized. A second original score is required for un-memorized music.
One piece from this list is required for CM Evaluations.
Remaining repertoire must be at or above the student's enrolled level.
Each piece must be from a different category, and by a different composer. (Some composers are
listed in two different categories. These are transitional composers and may be used for one of the
categories in which they are listed, but not both.)
Repertoire listed as "not" may not be used for the Level, either as a syllabus piece or as another
repertoire piece.
Editions are suggestions only. Any edition may be used. Publisher abbreviations are on page 57-58.
Photocopies are not allowed. Downloaded music must include an authorized logo or source.

SINGLE COMPOSERS
CATEGORY 1: BAROQUE
Bach, J.S.
Notebook for Anna Magdalena
Bach, BWVAnh 119, 124, 125,
132

any ed.

Mozart, L.
Notebook for Nannerl

Sch
Alf
Alf/Kal

Clementi, M.
Sonatinas, Op.36
Mozart, L.
Notebook for Nannerl

any ed.

CATEGORY 2: CLASSICAL
Beethoven, L.v.
6 Ecossaisen
Dances of Beethoven
Six German Dances

any ed.
any ed.

CATEGORY 3: ROMANTIC & IMPRESSIONISM


Burgmller, F.
25 Easy and Progressive Studies,
Op.100
Gretchaninov, A.
Glass Beads, Op.123
Gurlitt, C.
Album for the Young, Op.140
Albumleaves for the Young, Op.101
Lynes, F.
Four Analytical Sonatinas, Op.39

Level 4 Repertoire List

Rebikov, V.
Silhouettes, Op.31
Schumann, R.
Album for the Young, Op.68 #6-10
Tchaikovsky, P.
Album for the Young, Op.39

any ed.

any ed.
any ed.
GS

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

Alf

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CATEGORY 4: 20th & 21st CENTURIES


Alcon, S.
Potpourri
Alexander, D.
Especially In Jazzy Style, Bk.1
Especially In Romantic Style, Bk.1
Especially In Romantic Style, Bk.2
Just for You, Bk.3
Performing in Style
Simply Sonatinas Bk.2
The Best of Dennis Alexander, A
Special Collection of 6, Bk 2
The Magic of Music Bk.2
The Magic of Music Bk.3
Austin, G.
Lyric Waltzes
Bartk, B.
For Children, v.1, #11-28
For Children, v.2, #1-8
Mikrokosmos, v.3
Bastien, J.
Collage of Solos, Bk.5
Baumgartner, E.
Jazz Connection, Bk. 3
Bishop, D.
Outdoor Suite
Bober, M.
Melody in Motion
Melody's Choice, Bk.3
Postcards From Iowa
The Best of Melody Bober, Bk.1
The Dakotas
Boyd, B.
Jazz Delights
Jazz Sketches
Caramia, T.
Suite Dreams
Clark, S.
Dakota Days
Colley, B.
Reflections at the Piano

Level 4 Repertoire List

Costley, K.
Autumn Portraits
Be Cool - Play Jazz!
Life is Good
Spring Portraits
Summer Portraits
Winter Portraits
Crosby, A.
In the Mermaid's Garden
Dello-Joio, N.
Suite for the Young
Diemer, E.
Reaching Out, for Solo Piano
Dolen, M.
Tango in the Outfield
Evans, L.
Color Me Jazz, Bk.2
Faber, N.
Once Upon a Rainbow, Bk.3
Faith, R.
Moments in a Child's World
Floyd, C.
Episodes, v.1
Gerou, T.
Atlantic Seaboard
Piece By Piece, Bk.2
Gillock, W.
Accent on Gillock, v.4
Accent on Rhythm and Style
Festival of Favorites
Lyric Preludes in Romantic Style
Goldston, C.
Fantastic Fingers Bk.4
Goldston, M.
Seasons
Graham, R.
From My Sketchbook
Grill, J.
Down the Road
Minnesota Moments
Movin' On!
Random Thoughts
Remembering

HL/Wil
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
HL/Wil
HL/BH
HL/BH
HL/BH
Kjo
HL/Wil
CF
HL/Wil
FJH
Alf
FJH
Alf
HL
HL
HL
HL
Kjo

110

FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FH
HL
FJH
Kjo
FJH
HL/FPA
HL
HL/BH
Alf
Alf
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
Alf
Alf
FJH
Alf
HL/Wil
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

20th & 21st Centuries, cont.


Grove, R.
Jazz About
Light Blue
The Riches of Rag
Hartsell, R.
Ocean Scenes
Portraits of the Sky
The Best of Dreams
Ikeda, N.
Moving Pictures
Shoukei, Bk.1
Kabalevsky, D.
24 Pieces for Children, Op.39
#17-24
Children's Pieces, Op.27
Variations, Op.51
Karp, D.
Cornucopia for Piano Solo
Kelley, R.
Three Stylings
Kiorpes, G.
'Round the Clock
Klose, C.
Desert Suite
Fanciful Waltzes
Watercolor Miniatures
Komanetsky, A.
Musical Treasures, Bk.1
Seven Sonatinas In The Classical
Style
Lampkin, J.
Portraits, Bk.3
Linn, J.
Tales Of Mystery
Martin, J.
Parisian Images
Matz, C.
Our Nation's Capital

Level 4 Repertoire List

Mier, M.
Celebrate America, Bk.2
Favorite Solos, Bk.3
Jazz, Rags & Blues, Bk.2
Jazz, Rags & Blues. Bk.3
The Bluegrass State
Milhaud, D.
L'enfant Aime
Miller, C.
Student Favorites, Bk.2
Student Favorites, Bk.3
Take a Bow, Bk.4
Norton, C.
American Popular Piano:
Repertoire 4
Connections for Piano, v.2
Connections for Piano, v.3
Connections for Piano, v.4
O'Hearn, A.
Jazz Introspectives
Sunshine and Blues
Olson, K.
What I Did Last Summer
Pease, J.
A Musical Patchwork
Oriental Expressions
Peskanov, Alexander
Musical Collage
Pinto, O.
Children's Festival
Pulju, Rebecca A.
Watch Out! And Other Solos
Renfrow, K.
Repertoire and Ragtime Bk.1
Rocherolle, E.
American Sampler
Five Scenes
Keyboard Capers
Simple Pleasures
Six Moods for Piano

Kjo
Alf
Alf
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
CF
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL
HL
HL
FJH
FJH

JL
HL
Kjo
Alf

111

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf/WB
FJH
FJH
HL/Wil
NV
FH
FH
FH
Kjo
Kjo
FJH
Kjo
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL
FJH
Alf
Kjo
Alf
Alf
Kjo
Kjo

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

20th & 21st Centuries, cont.


Rollin, C.
Dancing On The Keys, Bk.1
Favorite Solos, Bk.2
Jazz-a-Little, Jazz-a-Lot, Bk.2
Mississippi Moods
Suite Georgia: A Sonatina
The Grand Canyon
Rosco, B.J.
Images, v.3
Rossi, W.
A Trip Through the Rainforest
Along The Mississippi
An Alaskan Tour
Roubos, V.R.
Picture This! Bk.3
Sallee, M.
Route 66
Schultz, R.
Jazz & Blues, Bk.2
Setliff, C.
Keystrokes
Shostakovich, D.
6 Children's Pieces, Op. 69
Dances of the Dolls (Puppet
Dances)
Siegmeister, L.
American Kaleidoscope
Starer, R.
Four Seasonal Pieces (Available in
collection: Album for Piano)

Level 4 Repertoire List

Tansman, A.
Pour les Enfants, v.1
Pour les Enfants, v.2
Telfer, N.
Space Travel
Tingley, G.
Autumn Inspirations
Miniature French Suite in F Major
Vandall, R.
Bagatelles, v.2 (not #18)
Celebrated Jazzy Solos, Bk.3
Celebrated Lyrical Solos, Bk.3
Celebrated Lyrical Solos, Bk.4
Celebrated Virtuosic Solo, Bk.3
Preludes, v.2
Watts, J. & M.
Blues, Jazz, Rock & Rags, Bk.2
Wells, J.
Ragtime Jamboree!
Yeager, J.
Especially for You (for left-hand
injuries)
Just for Fun (for right-hand
injuries)
Solitudes
Song of the Seasons, Lev.4

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
FJH
Alf
FJH
FJH
Alf
FJH
HL/Wil
any ed.
any ed.

HL
HL
FH
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
HL
Alf
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo

Alf
HL

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ANTHOLOGIES
(FJH)
Composers Showcase, Bk.2
(Frederick Harris)
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Etudes 4
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Repertoire 4
Harris Piano Classics 4/a & 4/b
The Legacy Collection, v.3
(Hal Leonard)
Piano Recital Showcase, Bk.3
Bachus, N.
The Baroque Spirit, Bk.1
The Classical Spirit, Bk.1
The Romantic Spirit, Bk.1
Bastien, J.
Piano Literature, v.2
Piano Literature, v.3
Clarfield/Alexander
Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Bk.1:
March in G Major, Miniature
Sonatina, Tender Thoughts,
Glistening Willows, Osaka
Castle Gardens, Temple Bells,
The Lonely Sparrow, Zany
Zebras
Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Bk.2
Clark, F.
Contemporary Piano Literature,
Bk.3
Contemporary Piano Literature,
Bk.4
Piano Literature of the 17th, 18th
and 19th Centuries, Bk.4
Supplementary Solos, Lev.3 & 4
Dietzer, M.
Discovering Piano Literature, Bk.3
First Impressions: Music and Study
Guides, v.2
First Impressions: Music and Study
Guides, v.3
Faber, N.
The Developing Artist, Piano
Literature, Bk.3 (not Schumann
Op.68 #1)

Level 4 Repertoire List

Faber, N., cont.


The Developing Artist, Piano
Sonatinas, Bk.2
The Developing Artist, Piano
Sonatinas, Bk.3
Hinson, M.
Masters of the Sonatina, v.1
Masters of the Sonatina, v.2
Kwon, Y.
Written For You, Bk.3
Written For You, Bk.4
Magrath, J.
Masterpieces with Flair, Bk.1
Masterwork Classics, Lev.5 (not
Bach March, BWVAnh 122)
Marlais, H.
Contemporary Collage, v.1, Bk.2
Succeeding With the Masters:
Romantic Era, v.1 (not
Schumann Op.68, #1, 2, 3, 4)
The Festival Collection, Bk.3 (not
Bach Minuet, BWVAnh 115)
The Festival Collection, Bk.4
McArthur, V.
Beautiful Etudes, Bk.3
Spotlight Piano Solo Collection,
Bk.3
Olson, L.F.
Best Traditional Piano Etudes, Bk.2
Essential Keyboard Repertoire, v.2
(not Schumann Chorale)
Music Pathways Repertoire 4B
(not Bach Minuet BWVAnh 121,
March BWVAnh 122; Schumann
Melody; Kabalevsky Clowns)
Palmer, W.
The First Sonatina Book:
Pleyel Sonatina in D Major;
Clementi Sonatina in C Major
Snell, K.
Essential Piano Repertoire, Lev.4
Piano Repertoire: Baroque &
Classical, Lev.4 (not Bach
Minuet, BWVAnh 121)

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FH
FH
FH
FH
HL
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Alf
Alf
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Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf

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113

HL/FPA
HL/FPA

Alf
Alf
FJH
FJH
Alf
Alf

FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
Alf
FJH

Alf
Alf
CF

Alf

Kjo
Kjo

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Snell, K., cont.


Piano Repertoire: Etudes, Lev.4
Piano Repertoire: Romantic & 20th
Century, Lev.4
Selected Sonatinas, Bk.1
Selected Sonatinas, Bk.2

Level 4 Repertoire List

Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo

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LEVEL 5 REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

Three pieces must be performed.


Two pieces must be memorized. A second original score is required for un-memorized music.
One piece from this list is required for CM Evaluations.
Remaining repertoire must be at or above the student's enrolled level.
Each piece must be from a different category, and by a different composer. (Some composers are
listed in two different categories. These are transitional composers and may be used for one of the
categories in which they are listed, but not both.)
Repertoire listed as "not" may not be used for the Level, either as a syllabus piece or as another
repertoire piece.
Editions are suggestions only. Any edition may be used. Publisher abbreviations are on page 57-58.
Photocopies are not allowed. Downloaded music must include an authorized logo or source.
SINGLE COMPOSERS
CATEGORY 1: BAROQUE
Bach, J.S.
18 Short Preludes, BWV 924, 926,
927, 933, 934, 939

Mozart, L.
Notebook for Nannerl

any ed.

any ed.

CATEGORY 2: CLASSICAL
Beethoven, L.v.
6 Ecossaisen
Selected Piano Works
Clementi, M.
Sonatinas, Op.36 #3-6
Diabelli, A.
Sonatina, Op. 151 #1
Haydn, F.J.
12 Short Piano Pieces
Neun Kleine Fruehe Sonaten
Six Sonatinas

Kuhlau, F.
Sonatinas, Op.55 #1-4
Mozart, L.
Notebook for Nannerl
Mozart, W.A.
Beginning to Play Mozart
Piano Music from His Early Years

HL/Sch
HL
any ed.
any ed.

any ed.
any ed.
HL
Alf

Alf
HL/Hen
Alf

CATEGORY 3: ROMANTIC & IMPRESSIONISM


Bloch, E.
Enfantines
Burgmller, F.
25 Easy and Progressive Studies,
Op.100 (not Sincerity,
Arabesque)
Grieg, E.
Lyric Pieces, Op.12

Level 5 Repertoire List

Gurlitt, C.
Buds and Blossoms, Op.107
Six Sonatinas, Op.54
Heller, S.
25 Studies, Op.47
Lichner, H.
Nine Sonatinas
Maykapar, S.
Pedal Preludes (not #4)

CF
any ed.

any ed.

115

any ed.
Alf
any ed.
CF
any ed.

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Romantic & Impressionism, cont.


Rebikov, V.
Silhouettes, Op.31
Schubert, F.
An Introduction to His Piano Works,
pages 11-25
Waltzes, Set 1

Schumann, R.
Album for the Young, Op.68 #11-43
Tchaikovsky, P.
Album for the Young, Op.39

any ed.
Alf

any ed.
any ed.

Alf

CATEGORY 4: 20th & 21st CENTURIES


Alexander, D.
24 Character Preludes: Castle in the
Mist; Celestial Lullaby;
Dreamcatchers; Fleeting Spirits;
Longing; Melancholy Evening;
On Majestic Peaks; Opening Act;
Petite Nocturne; Smoldering
Blues; Timeless; The Village
Piper; Whirlwind; Zigzag
Especially In Jazzy Style, Bk.2
Especially In Romantic Style, Bk.2
Favorite Solos, Bk.2
Just For You, Bk.4
Showstoppers!
Simply Sonatinas Bk.2
The Carolinas
The Magic of Music Bk.3
Austin, G.
Lyric Waltzes
Bartk, B.
For Children, v.1, #29-40
For Children, v.2, #16-22, 25-39
Mikrokosmos, v.4
Nine Little Piano Pieces, #1-6
Romanian Folk Dances (1935),
#1, 3, 4
Ten Easy Pieces
Bastien, J.
Collage of Solos, Bk.5
Bloch, E.
Enfantines

Level 5 Repertoire List

Bober, M.
Postcards From Iowa
Standing Ovations
The Best of Melody Bober, Bk.1
The Best of Melody Bober, Bk.2
The Dakotas
Tunes in Transit
Boyd, B.
Jazz Delights
Brown, T.
In Style, Bk.1: Rants and Reels,
Flings and Fancies - Music of the
British Isles
In Style, Bk.2: Pieces in the Lyric
Romantic Tradition
In Style Bk.3: Spanish Gypsy
Dances
The Best of Timothy Brown, Bk.2
Caramia, T.
Jazz Moods
Suite Dreams
Chatman, S.
Fantasies
Costley, K.
Autumn Portraits
More Romantic Portraits
Romantic Portraits
Spring Portraits
Summer Portraits
Winter Portraits
Creston, P.
Five Little Dances, Op.24
Crosby, A.
In the Mermaid's Garden

Alf

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
HL/Wil
HL/BH
HL/BH
HL/BH
any ed.
HL/BH
any ed.
Kjo
CF

116

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FJH
FJH
FJH
Alf
FJH
HL
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
HL
HL
FH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
HL
FH

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

20th & 21st Centuries, cont.


Dello-Joio, N.
Lyric Pieces for the Young
Diemer, E.
Reaching Out, for Solo Piano
Faber, N.
Once Upon a Rainbow, Bk.3
Gerou, T.
Atlantic Seaboard
California Coastline
Lewis & Clark: A Musical
Expedition
Piece By Piece Bk.2
Gillock, W.
Accent on Gillock, v.5
Accent on Gillock, v.6
Lyric Preludes in Romantic Style
More New Orleans Jazz Styles
New Orleans Jazz Styles
Still More New Orleans Jazz Styles
Three Jazz Preludes
Goldston, C.
Fantastic Fingers Bk.5
Goolkasian Rahbee, D.
Modern Miniatures for Piano Solo,
Intermediate-Early Advanced
Graham, R.
From My Sketchbook
Grill, J.
Down the Road
Minnesota Moments
Random Thoughts
Haddad, D.
Mood Impressions
Hartsell, R.
Ocean Scenes
Portraits of the Sky
Hayward, L.
Three Short Piano Pieces
Ikeda, N.
Moving Pictures
Shoukei, Bk.1
Shoukei, Bk.2
Soaring on Air

Level 5 Repertoire List

Kabalevsky, D.
Children's Pieces, Op.27
Variations, Op.51
Karp, D.
Let's Go Solo, Bk.2
Solo-ettes
Kelley, R.
Three Stylings
Khachaturian, A.
Adventures of Ivan (Album for
Young People)
Klose, C.
Desert Suite
Fanciful Waltzes
Kodly, Z.
Children's Dances for the Black
Keys
Kramer, E.
Rags to Riches
Linn, J.
American Impressions
Les Petites Impressions
Tales Of Mystery
Martin, J.
New York City Scenes
Matz, C.
Our Nation's Capital
Mier, M.
Arkansas Suite
Florida Reflections
Jazz, Rags & Blues, Bk.3
Jazz, Rags & Blues, Bk.4
Tennessee Treasures
The Bluegrass State
Milhaud, D.
L'enfant Aime
Une Journe
Miller, C.
Take a Bow, Bk.4
Minsky, L.
Images of Jazz
Patterns of Jazz

HL
FJH
HL/FPA
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
Alf
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
FJH
FJH

HL/Wil
Alf/WB
Alf
Alf
Kjo
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
CF/Pre
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil

117

any ed.
any ed.
FJH
FJH
HL/Wil
any ed.

HL
HL
HL/Wil

HL/Wil
HL
HL
HL
Kjo
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf/WB
any ed.
HL/Wil
Kjo
Kjo

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

20th & 21st Centuries, cont.


Morris, H.
Ghost Town Suite (not Take Your
Partners)
Muczynski, R.
Fables - Nine Pieces for the Young
(not #2)
Norton, C.
Connections for Piano, v.4
Connections for Piano, v.5
O'Hearn, A.
In a Jazz Groove
Sunshine and Blues
Olson, K.
My Kind of Music, Bk.4
River Rhythms
Peeters, F.
Ten Bagatelles
Persichetti, V.
6 Piano Sonatinas, v.1
Peskanov, A.
Musical Collage
Prokofiev, S.
Music for Children, Op.65
Rejino, M.
Portraits in Style
Rocherolle, E.
Continental Suite
Five Scenes
Keyboard Capers
Miniatures
Six Moods for Piano
Rollin, C.
Dancing On The Keys, Bk.1
Dancing On The Keys, Bk.2
Lyric Moments, Bk.3
Mississippi Moods
Suite Georgia: A Sonatina
The Grand Canyon

Level 5 Repertoire List

Rosco, B.J.
Images, v.3
Rossi, W.
A Trip Through the Rainforest
Along The Mississippi
An Alaskan Tour
Roubos, V.
An American Portrait: Views of the
West
Jump! Jive! Swing!
Shostakovich, D.
Dances of the Dolls (Puppet Dances)
Stevens, W.
American Portraits
Tansman, A.
Pour les Enfants, v.2
Pour les Enfants, v.3
Tsitsaros, C.
Dances From Around The World
Sonatina Humoresque
Vandall, R.
Bagatelles, v.2 (not #18)
Celebrated Jazzy Solos Bk.3
Celebrated Jazzy Solos Bk.4
Celebrated Jazzy Solos Bk.5
Celebrated Lyrical Solos Bk.4
Celebrated Virtuosic Solos Bk.4
Preludes, v.2
Wells, J.
Ragtime Jamboree!
Yeager, J.
Classical Inspirations
Sincerely Yours

HL/Wil

HL

FH
FH
Kjo
Kjo
FJH
FJH
any ed.
any ed.
HL/Wil
any ed.
HL
HL
Alf
Alf
Kjo
Kjo
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf

118

Alf
FJH
Alf
FJH
FJH
FJH
any ed.
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Kjo
Kjo

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

ANTHOLOGIES
(FJH)
Composers Showcase, Bk.3
FJH Solo Standouts Bk.3
(Frederick Harris)
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Etudes 5
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Repertoire 5
Harris Piano Classics, 5/a, 5/b (not
Schumann A Little Hunting
Song)
(Hal Leonard)
Piano Recital Showcase Bk.4
Bachus, N.
The Baroque Spirit, Bk.1
The Classical Spirit, Bk.1
The Romantic Spirit, Bk.1
Bastien, J.
Piano Literature, v.3 (not
Burgmller Arabesque)
Bigler, C. and Lloyd-Watts, V.
Recital Winners, v.1
Clarfield/Alexander
Keys to Artistic Performance Bk.1:
March Breve, Elizabeth's
Lullaby, Tocca Robusto
Keys to Stylistic Mastery Bk.2:
Bouree in D minor, Rondo in G
Major, Arietta in B-flat Major,
Les Nuits Mystiques, Farewell,
Le Reve Interrompu, Aborigine
Clark, F.
Contemporary Piano Literature,
Bk.5
Contemporary Piano Literature,
Bk.6
Piano Literature of the 17th, 18th
and 19th Centuries, Bk.5
Dietzer, M.
First Impressions: Music and Study
Guides, v.3
First Impressions: Music and Study
Guides, v.4
First Impressions: Music and Study
Guides, v.5

Level 5 Repertoire List

Faber, N.
The Developing Artist, Piano
Literature, Bk.4 (not Clementi
Sonatina Op.36 #2)
The Developing Artist, Piano
Sonatinas, Bk.3 (not Clementi
Sonatina Op.36 #2)
Kwon, Y.
Written For You, Bk.4
Magrath, J.
Encore, Bk.1
Masterpieces with Flair, Bk.2
Masterwork Classics, Lev.5 (not
Bach March in D Major
BWVAnh 122; March in d minor
BWVAnh 132; Clementi
Sonatina Op.36, #2)
Sonatina Masterworks, Bk.3
Marlais, H.
Succeeding With the Masters,
Baroque Era, v.2
Succeeding With the Masters,
Classical Era, v.2
Succeeding With the Masters,
Romantic Era, v.2 (not
Schumann Little Hunting Song)
The Festival Collection, Bk.4 (not
Bach Polonaise, BWVAnh 119;
Clementi Sonatina Op.36 #2)
The Festival Collection, Bk.5
Olson, L.F.
Applause, Bk.1
Essential Keyboard Repertoire, v.2
(not Schumann Chorale, Happy
Farmer; Gretchaninoff Cycling;
Bartok Game)
Music Pathways Repertoire, 5A (not
Bach Polonaise, BWVAnh 125)
Music Pathways Repertoire, 5B
Palmer, W.
The Baroque Era
Snell, K.
Essential Piano Repertoire, Lev.5
Piano Repertoire: Baroque &
Classical, Lev.5

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FJH
FH
FH
FH

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Alf
Alf
Kjo

Alf
Alf
Alf

Alf
Alf
Alf

Alf
Alf
Alf

119

HL/FPA
HL/FPA

HL/FPA
Alf
Alf
Alf

Alf
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
Alf
Alf

CF
CF
Alf
Kjo
Kjo

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

Snell, K., cont.


Piano Repertoire: Etudes, Lev.5
Piano Repertoire: Romantic & 20th
Century, Lev.5
Selected Sonatinas, Bk.2 (not
Clementi Op.36 #2)

Level 5 Repertoire List

Tucker, D.
The Contemporary Masters

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Kjo

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Kjo

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LEVEL 6 REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

Four pieces must be performed.


Two pieces must be memorized. A second original score is required for un-memorized music.
One piece from this list is required for CM Evaluations.
Remaining repertoire must be at or above the student's enrolled level.
Each piece must be from a different category, and by a different composer. (Some composers are
listed in two different categories. These are transitional composers and may be used for one of the
categories in which they are listed, but not both.)
Repertoire listed as "not" may not be used for the Level, either as a syllabus piece or as another
repertoire piece.
Editions are suggestions only. Any edition may be used. Publisher abbreviations are on page 57-58.
Photocopies are not allowed. Downloaded music must include an authorized logo or source.

SINGLE COMPOSERS
CATEGORY 1: BAROQUE
Bach, J.S.
Dances of J.S. Bach (not BWV 808/6;
822/5; 841; 842; 996; BWVAnh
117B)
18 Short Preludes (not BWV 924, 926,
927, 933, 934, 939)

Scarlatti, D.
At the Piano with Scarlatti, L.55,
74, 75, 79, 83, 84, 97, 183, K.453
Ten Sonatas, Edited by Snell,
L.79, 345
Telemann, GP
Fantasies Bk.1
Fantasies Bk.2

Alf
any ed.

Alf
Kjo

any ed.
any ed.

CATEGORY 2: CLASSICAL
Beethoven, L.v.
Bagatelles, Op.119 (not No. 9,
a minor)
Clementi, M.
Sonatinas, Op.36 #3-6
Diabelli, A.
Sonatinas, Op.151 (not #1)
Sonatinas, Op.168
Dussek, J.
Sonatinas, Op.19, Op.20

Haydn, F.J.
12 Short Piano Pieces
Neun Kleine Fruehe Sonaten
Six Sonatinas
Kuhlau, F.
Sonatinas, Op.20
Sonatinas, Op.55 #2-4
Mozart, W.A.
Rondos, D Major, K.150;
F Major, K.15HH
Sonatas, K.282, K.545

any ed.

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

Alf
HL/Hen
Alf
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

CATEGORY 3: ROMANTIC & IMPRESSIONISM


Burgmller, F.
18 Characteristic Studies, Op.109
Chopin, F.
An Introduction to His Piano Works
Fourteen of His Easiest Piano Works

Level 6 Repertoire List

Grieg, E.
Lyric Pieces, Op.12
Lyric Pieces, Op.38
Gurlitt, C.
Buds and Blossoms, Op.107

any ed.
Alf
Alf

121

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

Romantic & Impressionism, cont.


Heller, S.
25 Studies, Op.45 (not #1, 2)
25 Studies, Op.47
Lichner, H.
Nine Sonatinas
MacDowell, E.
Woodland Sketches, Op.51
Maykapar, S.
Pedal Preludes (not #4)

Schubert, F.
An Introduction to His Piano Works,
pages 11-25
Waltzes, Set 1
Waltzes, Set 2
Schumann, R.
Album for the Young, Op.68 #11-43
Tchaikovsky, P.
Album for the Young, Op.39, #5-7, 9,
12, 14, 15, 17-22

any ed.
any ed.
CF
any ed.
any ed.

Alf
Alf
Alf
any ed.
any ed.

CATEGORY 4: 20th & 21st CENTURIES


Alexander, D.
24 Character Preludes: Castle in the
Mist; Celestial Lullaby;
Dreamcatchers; Fleeting Spirits;
Longing; Melancholy Evening;
On Majestic Peaks; Opening Act;
Petite Nocturne; Smoldering
Blues; Timeless; The Village
Piper; Whirlwind; Zigzag
Especially In Jazzy Style, Bk.2
Especially In Jazzy Style, Bk.3
Favorite Solos, Bk.2
Showstoppers!
The Carolinas
The Great Northwest Suite
Vignettes of Hattiesbury Suite
Bartk, B.
For Children, v.1, #29-40
For Children, v.2, #16-22, 25-39
Mikrokosmos, v.5
Nine Little Piano Pieces, #1-6
Romanian Folk Dances (1935),
#1, 3, 4
Ten Easy Pieces
Becker, B.
Scenes from the City
Bernstein, S.
Birds, Bk.1
Insects, Bk.1

Level 6 Repertoire List

Bober, M.
Melody's Choice, Bk.4
Standing Ovations
Brown, T.
In Style! Bk.1: Rants and Reels,
Flings and Fancies, Music of the
British Isles
In Style! Bk.2: Pieces in the Lyric
Romantic Tradition
In Style! Bk.3: Spanish Gypsy
Dances
In Style! Bk.4: Original Pieces in the
Contemporary Idiom
The Best of Timothy Brown, Bk.2
Caramia, T.
Jazz Moods
Chatman, S.
Fantasies
Costley, K.
More Romantic Portraits
Creston, P.
Five Little Dances, Op.24
Dello-Joio, N.
Diversions (not #4 Choral)
Lyric Pieces for the Young
Diemer, E.
Three Piano Pieces
Evans, L.
OL!

Alf

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf

HL/BH
any ed.
HL/BH
any ed.
BB/Kjos
MM
MM

122

FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH
HL
FH
FJH
HL
any ed.
HL
CVM/Ply
FJH

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

20th & 21st Centuries, cont.


Gerou, T.
Lewis & Clark: A Musical
Expedition
Gillock, W.
Accent on Gillock, v.6
Accent on Gillock, v.7
Classical Piano Repertoire
More New Orleans Jazz Styles
New Orleans Jazz Styles
Still More New Orleans Jazz Styles
Three Jazz Preludes
Goolkasian Rahbee, D.
Modern Miniatures for Piano Solo,
Intermediate-Early Advanced
Preludes, v.1
Huang, A.
A Chinese Festival, v.1
Ikeda, N.
Celestial Dreams
Soaring on Air
Jancewicz, P.
Sketches of Canada
Kabalevsky, D.
4 Rondos, Op.60
Kindertraume, Op.88 (Children's
Dreams)
Variations, Op.40
Karp, D.
Let's Go Solo, Bk.2
Let's Go Solo, Bk.3
Khachaturian, A.
Adventures of Ivan (Album for
Young People), #3-10
Kramer, E.
Rags to Riches
Liao, N.
Chinese Piano Music for Children
Linn, J.
American Impressions
Les Petites Impressions
Reflections - 5 Pieces for Piano Solo
Liu, D.
Nursery Rhymes

Level 6 Repertoire List

Louie, A.
Star Light, Star Bright
Menotti, G.
Poemetti
Mier, M.
Jazz, Rags & Blues, Bk.4
Romantic Impressions, Bk.3
Tennessee Treasures
Milhaud, D.
Une Journe
Minsky, L.
Images of Jazz
Jazz Sketches
Patterns of Jazz
Morris, H.
Ghost Town Suite (not Take Your
Partners)
Muczynski, R.
Fables - Nine Pieces for the Young
(not #2)
Ninov, D.
Piano Album
Norton, C.
Connections for Piano, v.6
O'Hearn, A.
In a Jazz Groove
Olson, K.
American Scenes
River Rhythms
Peeters, F.
Ten Bagatelles
Persichetti, V.
4 Arabesques
Prokofiev, S.
Music for Children, Op.65
Rejino, Mona
Portraits In Style
Rocherolle, E.
A Touch of Romance
Continental Suite
Cuatro Rumores Hispanicos
Recuerdos Hispanicos
Touch of Blue

Alf

HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
FJH
FJH
Alf
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
Alf
any ed.
HL/Ric
any ed.
FJH
FJH
any ed.

HL/Wil
HL/Sch
HL
HL
HL
DL

123

FH
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
any ed.
Kjo
Alf
Kjo
HL/Wil

HL

FJH
FH
Kjo
FJH
FJH
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
HL
Alf
HL
Kjo
HL
Alf

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

20th & 21st Centuries, cont.


Rollin, C.
Dancing On The Keys, Bk.2
Favorite Solos, Bk.3
Lyric Moments, Bk.3
Starer, R.
Sketches in Color, Sets 1, 2
Stevens, W.
American Portraits
Tansman, A.
Pour les Enfants, v.3
Pour les Enfants, v.4
Tsitsaros, C.
Dances From Around The World
Sonatina Humoresque
Songs Without Words

Vandall, R.
Celebrated Jazzy Solos Bk.4
Celebrated Jazzy Solos Bk.5
Celebrated Lyrical Solos Bk.5
Celebrated Virtuosic Solos Bk.4
Celebrated Virtuosic Solos Bk.5
Preludes, v.3
Yeager, J.
Around the Sundial
Classical Inspirations
Too Hot to Handle
Zaimont, J.
In My Lunchbox

Alf
Alf
Alf
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL
HL

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
VP

ANTHOLOGIES
(FJH)
FJH Solo Standouts, Bk.3
(Frederick Harris)
Celebration Series: Perspectives, Piano
Etudes 6
Celebration Series: Perspectives, Piano
Repertoire 5
Celebration Series: Perspectives, Piano
Repertoire 6
Harris Piano Classics, 6/a
Harris Piano Classics 7/a
(Hal Leonard)
Piano Recital Showcase, Bk.4
Piano Recital Showcase: Romantic
Inspirations
Bachus, N.
The Romantic Spirit, Bk.2 (not
Schubert Lob der Trnen)
Bastien, J.
Piano Literature, v.4
Bigler, C. and Lloyd-Watts, V.
Recital Winners, v.1

Level 6 Repertoire List

Clarfield/Alexander
Keys to Artistic Performance, Bk.1:
March Breve, Elizabeth's Lullaby,
Toccata Robusto
Keys to Artistic Performance, Bk.2:
Whimsy, Rapsodia Espaola,
Gallactica
Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Bk.2:
Bouree in D minor, Rondo in G
Major, Arietta in B-flat Major,
Les Nuits Mystiques, Farewell,
Le Reve Interrompu, Aborigine
Clark, F.
Piano Literature of the 17th, 18th and
19th Centuries, Bk. 6
Dietzer, M.
First Impressions: Music and Study
Guides, v.5
Faber, N.
The Developing Artist, Piano
Literature, Bk.4 (not Clementi
Sonatina Op.36 #2)
The Developing Artist, Piano
Sonatinas, Bk.4

FJH
FH
FH
FH
FH
FH
HL
HL

Alf

Kjo
Alf

124

Alf
Alf
Alf

Alf

Alf

HL/FPA
HL/FPA

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Anthologies, cont.
Hinson, M.
Masters of English Piano Music (not
Atwood, Hook, Wesley pieces)
Masters of Spanish Piano Music
Women Composers
Magrath, J.
Encore, Bk.1 (not Kuhlau Sonatina
Op.55 #1)
Encore, Bk.2 (not Grieg Arietta)
Masterpieces with Flair, Bk.2 (not
Kabalevsky Sonatina)
Masterpieces with Flair, Bk.3
Sonatina Masterworks, Bk.3
Marlais, H.
Succeeding With the Masters, Baroque
Era, v.2
Succeeding With the Masters,
Classical Era, v.2
Succeeding With the Masters,
Romantic Era, v.2 (not Schumann
Little Hunting Song)
The Festival Collection, Bk.5
The Festival Collection, Bk.6

Level 6 Repertoire List

Olson, L.F.
Applause, Bk.1
Palmer, W.
Contemporary Album for the Young
Snell, K.
Essential Piano Repertoire, Lev.6
Piano Repertoire: Baroque &
Classical, Lev.6
Piano Repertoire: Etudes, Lev.6
Piano Repertoire: Romantic & 20th
Century, Lev.6
Selected Sonatinas, Bk.3
Tucker, D.
The Contemporary Masters

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
FJH

Alf
Alf
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Alf

FJH
FJH
FJH
FJH

125

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LEVEL 7 REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

Four pieces must be performed.


Two pieces must be memorized. A second original score is required for un-memorized music.
One piece from this list is required for CM Evaluations.
Remaining repertoire must be at or above the student's enrolled level.
Each piece must be from a different category, and by a different composer. (Some composers are
listed in two different categories. These are transitional composers and may be used for one of the
categories in which they are listed, but not both.)
Repertoire listed as "not" may not be used for the Level, either as a syllabus piece or as another
repertoire piece.
Editions are suggestions only. Any edition may be used. Publisher abbreviations are on page 57-58.
Photocopies are not allowed. Downloaded music must include an authorized logo or source.
SINGLE COMPOSERS
CATEGORY 1: BAROQUE
Bach, J.C.
Sonatas, Op.5
Sonatas, Op.17
Bach, J.S.
18 Short Preludes (not BWV 924,
926, 927, 933, 934, 939)
Dances of J.S. Bach (not BWV
808/6, 822/5, 841, 842, 996,
BWVAnh 117B)
French Suites
Two-Part Inventions
Handel, G.F.
Suite #1, HWV434, B-flat Major:
Air with Variations

Rameau, J.
The Graded Rameau
Scarlatti, D.
At the Piano with Scarlatti,
L.95, 162, 358, 378
Ten Sonatas, Edited by Snell, L.23,
58, 104, 461, 463
Telemann, G.P.
12 Little Fantasies
Fantasies
Fantasies, Bk.1
Fantasies, Bk.2

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
Alf
any ed.
any ed.

Alf/Kal
Alf
Kjo

any ed.
Alf/Dov
any ed.
any ed.

any ed.

CATEGORY 2: CLASSICAL
Bach, J.C.
Sonatas, Op.5
Sonatas, Op.17
Beethoven, L.v.
Bagatelles, Op.119 (not #9, a minor)
Sonatas, Op.49
Benda, G.
6 Sonaten
Clementi, M.
Sonatas
Diabelli, A.
Sonatinas, Op.151 (not #1)
Sonatinas, Op.168
Level 7 Repertoire List

Dussek, J.
Sonatinas, Op.19, Op.20
Haydn, F.J.
Eight Various Compositions
Sonatas
Kuhlau, F.
Sonatinas, Op.20
Mozart, W.A.
Rondo in D Major, K.485
Sonatas
Paradisi, P.
Toccata from Sonata in A Major

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
HL/Sch
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
127

any ed.
Alf/Kal
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

CATEGORY 3: ROMANTIC & IMPRESSIONISM


Brahms, J.
Waltzes, Op.39
Burgmller, F.
18 Characteristic Studies, Op.109
Chopin, F.
An Introduction to His Piano Works,
page 39-end
Preludes
Waltzes (not a minor, Op. posth;
Op.69 #2 must be complete with
trio)
Debussy, C.
Children's Corner
Selected Works (not Le Petit
Negre)
Field, J.
Nocturne #5 in B-flat Major
Gretchaninov, A.
Five Little Pieces, Op.3
Grieg, E.
Album Leaves, Op.28
Lyric Pieces, Op.38
Poetic Tone Pictures, Op.3 #1, 2,
4, 5
Heller, S.
25 Studies, Op.45 (not #1, 2)

Liszt, F.
At the Piano with Liszt
Franz Liszt: An Introduction to the
Composer and His Music
Liszt: 21 Selected Piano Works
MacDowell, E.
12 tudes, Op.39
Marionettes, Op.38
Sea Pieces, Op.55
Woodland Sketches, Op.51
Mendelssohn, F.
6 Pieces for Children, Op.72
Introduction to His Piano Works
Songs Without Words, Op.19 #1, 2,
4, 6
Songs Without Words, Op.30 #3, 6
Songs Without Words, Op.85 #2
Songs Without Words, Op.102
#3, 4, 6
Satie, E.
3 Gymnopdies
Schubert, F.
An Introduction to His Piano Works,
pages 26-63
Waltzes, Set 2
Schumann, R.
Scenes from Childhood, Op.15

any ed.
any ed.
Alf
any ed.
any ed.

any ed.
any ed.

any ed.
Alf/Kal
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

any ed.

Alf
Kjo
Alf
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
Alf
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

any ed.
Alf
Alf
any ed.

CATEGORY 4: 20th & 21st CENTURIES


Alexander, D.
24 Character Preludes: Bravissimo,
Morning Glories, Solemn Decree,
Sunshowers, Thunderflash,
Warm Embrace
Especially In Jazzy Style, Bk.3
Especially In Romantic Style, Bk.3
Favorite Solos, Bk.3
The Great Northwest Suite
With These Hands
Bartlett, C.
Friendly Letters
Bartk, B.
Mikrokosmos, v.5

Level 7 Repertoire List

Bartk, cont.
Nine Little Piano Pieces, #7-9
Romanian Folk Dances (1915)
Romanian Folk Dances (1935), #5, 8
Becker, B.
Scenes from the City
Bennett, R.
Partridge Pie
Bernstein, S.
Birds, Bk.1
Birds, Bk.2
Insects, Bk.1
Trees

Alf

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
CS
HL/BH

128

any ed.
HL/BH
HL/BH
BB/Kjo
MS/Nov
MM
MM
MM
MM

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

20th & 21st Centuries, cont.


Bober, M.
Melody's Choice, Bk.4
Britten, B.
Waltzes, Op.3
Brown, T.
In Style! Bk.4: Original Pieces in
the Contemporary Idiom
Brubeck, D.
Nocturnes
Dello-Joio, N.
Diversions (not #4 Choral)
Diemer, E.
Three Piano Pieces
Evans, L.
OL!
Faith, R.
Travels
Gillock, W.
Accent on Gillock, v.8
Classical Piano Repertoire
Goolkasian Rahbee, D.
Preludes, v.1
Huang, A.
A Chinese Festival, v.1
Ibert, J.
Little White Donkey (Le petit ne
blanc)
Ikeda, N.
Celestial Dreams
Kabalevsky, D.
6 Preludes and Fugues, Op.61
Kindertraume Op.88 (Children's
Dreams)
Variations, Op.40
Karp, D.
Jazz 'n Such
Linn, J.
Reflections - 5 Pieces for Piano Solo
Liu, D.
Nursery Rhymes
Louie, A.
Star Light, Star Bright

Level 7 Repertoire List

Menotti, G.
Poemetti
Mier, M.
Romantic Impressions, Bk.3
Milhaud, D.
The Household Muse
Minsky, L.
Impressions of Jazz
Muczynski, R.
Diversions, Op.23
Ninov, D.
Piano Album
Norton, C.
Connections for Piano, v.7
Olson, K.
American Scenes
Poulenc, F.
Movements Perpetuels (1918), #2
Suite Franaise, #2, 3, 4, 6, 7
Rocherolle, E.
A Touch of Romance
Recuerdos Hispanicos
Romancing in Style
Sonata No.2
Touch of Blue
Rodrigo, J.
The Rodrigo Collection, #6-10
Rollin, C.
Favorite Solos Bk.3
Rosco, B.J.
Spectrums
Shostakovich, D.
24 Preludes, Op.34
Starer, R.
At Home Alone
Sketches in Color, Sets 1, 2
Tansman, A.
Pour les Enfants, v.4
Ten Diversions for the Young
Pianist
Tsitsaros, C.
Songs Without Words

FJH
HL/BH
FJH

Alf
any ed.
CVM/Ply
FJH
HL/SP
HL/Wil
HL/Wil
FJH
Alf
any ed.

HL/Wil
any ed.
HL/Ric
any ed.
HL/Wil
HL
DL
FH

129

Alf
Alf
CF/Pre
Kjo
any ed.
FJH
FH
FJH
any ed.
HL/Dur
Alf/WB
HL
Kjo
Kjo
Alf
HL/Sch
Alf
Alf
any ed.
any ed.
HL
HL
HL

HL

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

20th & 21st Centuries, cont.


Vandall, R.
Celebrated Lyrical Solos, Bk.5
Celebrated Virtuosic Solos, Bk.5
Preludes, v.3
Villa-Lobos, H.
Five Pieces on Brazilian Folk Songs
The Three Maries

Yeager, J.
Around the Sundial
Too Hot to Handle
Zaimont, J.
In My Lunchbox

Alf
Alf
Alf
CF/Pre
CF

Kjo
Kjo
VP

ANTHOLOGIES
(Frederick Harris)
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Etudes 7
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Repertoire 7 (not Clementi
Sonatina Op.36 #3)
Harris Piano Classics 7/a
(Hal Leonard)
Piano Recital Showcase: Romantic
Inspirations
Agay, D.
Anthology of Piano Literature
Bachus, N.
The Romantic Spirit, Bk.2 (not
Schubert Lob der Trnen)
Bastien, J.
Piano Literature, v.4
Clarfield/Alexander
Keys to Artistic Performance Bk.2:
Whimsy, Rapsodia Espaola,
Gallactica
Keys to Stylistic Mastery Bk.3:
Sarabande in D minor, Theme &
Variations in D Major, Night
Song, Chinese Dragon Festival,
Toccata Chromatica
Dietzer, M.
First Impressions: Music and Study
Guides, v.6
Emonts, F.
From Schoenberg to Ligeti
Leicthe Klaviermusik der RomantikEasy Romantic Piano Music, v.1
Faber, N.
The Developing Artist, Piano
Sonatinas, Bk.4 (not Clementi
Sonatinas Op.36 #4, 6)

Level 7 Repertoire List

Hinson, M.
Masters of English Piano Music
(not Atwood, Hook, Wesley
pieces)
Masters of Spanish Piano Music
Magrath, J.
Encore, Bk.2 (not Grieg Arietta)
Masterpieces with Flair, Bk.3
Modern Masterworks, v.2
Marlais, H.
Contemporary Collage: Music of the
21st Century, v.1, Bk.3
In Recital for the Advancing Pianist,
Original Solos, Bk.1
The Festival Collection, Bk.6
The Festival Collection, Bk.7
Olson, L.F.
Applause, Bk.2
Palmer, W.
Contemporary Album for the Young
Podolsky, L.
Guild Repertoire, Prep.A
Snell, K.
Essential Piano Repertoire, Lev.7
First Sonata Album
Piano Repertoire: Baroque &
Classical, Lev.7
Piano Repertoire: Etudes, Lev.7
Piano Repertoire: Romantic & 20th
Century, Lev.7
Selected Sonatinas, Bk.3
Tucker, D.
Selected Sonatinas, v.2 (not Benda
Sonatina in a minor)

FH
FH
FH
HL

HL/MS
Alf

Kjo
Alf
Alf

Alf

Sch
Sch

HL/FPA

130

Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf

FJH
FJH
FJH
Alf
Alf
Alf
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Kjo
Alf

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

LEVEL 8 REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

Four pieces must be performed.


Two pieces must be memorized. A second original score is required for un-memorized music.
One piece from this list is required for CM Evaluations.
Remaining repertoire must be at or above the student's enrolled level.
Each piece must be from a different category, and by a different composer. (Some composers are
listed in two different categories. These are transitional composers and may be used for one of the
categories in which they are listed, but not both.)
Repertoire listed as "not" may not be used for the Level, either as a syllabus piece or as another
repertoire piece.
Editions are suggestions only. Any edition may be used. Publisher abbreviations are on page 57-58.
Photocopies are not allowed. Downloaded music must include an authorized logo or source.

SINGLE COMPOSERS
CATEGORY 1: BAROQUE
Bach, J.C.
Sonatas, Op.5
Sonatas, Op.17
Bach, J.S.
4 Duettos, BWV 802, 803, 804, 805
French Suites: Allemande, Courante,
Sarabande, Gigue
Little Fugues and Preludes with
Fughettas, BWV 895, 899, 900,
902(a), 952, 953, 961
Partitas: Opening movement,
Allemande, Courante, Sarabande,
Closing movement
Two-Part Inventions
Handel, G.F.
Selected Piano Works
Suite #1, HWV434, B-flat Major:
Air with Variations

Rameau, J.
La Poule
La Timide
Premier Livre: Prelude, Allemande,
Courante, Gigue
Scarlatti, D.
At the Piano with Scarlatti,
L.95, 162, 358, 378
Piano Sonatas, v.1, 2
Ten Sonatas, L.23, 58, 104, 461, 463
Soler, A.
Sonatas
Telemann, G.P.
12 Little Fantasies
Fantasies

HL/Hen
HL/Hen
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
Sch
any ed.

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

Alf
Alf
Kjo
any ed.
any ed.
Alf/Dov

CATEGORY 2: CLASSICAL
Bach, J.C.
Sonatas, Op.5
Sonatas, Op.17
Beethoven, L.v.
6 Contretanze (6 Contradances)
Bagatelles, Op.33 #1, 7
Rondo in C, Op.51 #1
Six Easy Variations in G Major,
WoO77
Level 8 Repertoire List

Beethoven, L.v., cont.


Six Variations on "Nel cor piu non mi
sento," WoO70
Sonatas (not Op.49 #2)
Benda, G.
6 Sonaten
Clementi, M.
Sonatas

HL/Hen
HL/Hen
HL/Sch
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

131

any ed.
any ed.
HL/Sch
any ed.

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

Classical, cont.
Haydn, F.J.
At the Piano with Haydn
Eight Various Compositions
Sonatas
Mozart, W.A.
Fantasy, K.397
Rondos
Sonatas

Paradisi, P.
Toccata from Sonata in A Major
Soler, A.
Sonatas

Alf
Alf/Kal
any ed.

any ed.
any ed.

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

CATEGORY 3: ROMANTIC & IMPRESSIONISM


Alkan, C.V.
Alkan in Miniature
Beach, A.
Piano Music
Brahms, J.
Johannes Brahms: The Composer &
His Music
Two Sarabandes and Gigues
Waltzes, Op.39
Chaminade, C.
Selected Compositions for the Piano,
Bk.1
Chopin, F.
Mazurkas (not Op.7 #2, 5; Op.38 #3;
Op.67 #2)
Nocturnes
Preludes (not #4, 6, 7, 15, 20)
Selected Works for Piano, Bk.2
Waltzes (not a minor, Op. posth;
Op.69 #2 must be complete with
trio)
Debussy, C.
Children's Corner
Deux arabesques
Reverie
Selected Works (not Le Petit Negre)
Suite Bergamasque
Delius, F.
Three Preludes
Dohnnyi, E.
Winterreigen, Op.13

Level 8 Repertoire List

Field, J.
Nocturnes (not #5)
Granados, E.
12 Spanish Dances
Gretchaninov, A.
Five Little Pieces, Op.3
Grieg, E.
Album Leaves, Op.28
Lyric Pieces, Op.54 #4
Poetic Tone Pictures, Op.3 #3, 6
Heller, S.
Character Pieces
Hensel, F.
Selected Keyboard Works
Joplin, S.
At the Piano with Scott Joplin
Rags, Two Steps, Waltzes (originals
only; no arrangements)
Liszt, F.
At the Piano with Liszt
Consolations
Franz Liszt: An Introduction to the
Composer and His Music
Liszt: 21 Selected Piano Works
MacDowell, E.
12 tudes, Op.39
Marionettes, Op.38
Sea Pieces, Op.55

GBE
any ed.
Kjo
any ed.
any ed.
GS

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
Kjo
any ed.

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

any ed.
any ed.
Alf/Kal
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
HL/Hen
any ed.
Alf
any ed.

Alf
any ed.
Kjo
Alf
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

any ed.

132

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Romantic & Impressionism, cont.


Mendelssohn, F.
Introduction to His Piano Works
Songs Without Words
(not Op.19 #1, 2, 4, 6; Op.30 #3, 6;
Op.85 #2; Op.102 #3, 4, 6)
Moszkowski, M.
tincelles, Op.36 #6 (Sparks)
Music For Piano
Mussorgsky, M.
Mussorgsky Album
Palmgren, S.
24 Preludes, Op.17
Ravel, M.
Selected Favorites for the Piano
Reger, M.
10 Little Instructional Pieces, Op.44
Schubert, F.
6 Moments Musicaux, Op.94 (D.780)
An Introduction to His Piano Works,
pages 26-63

Alf
any ed.

any ed.
GS
HL/EMB
Alf/WB
Alf
CF/Pre
any ed.
Alf

Schumann, R.
Album Leaves, Op.124 #1, 2, 3, 5,
11, 16
Arabesque, Op.18
Bunte Bltter, Op.99
Fantasiestcke, Op.12
Forest Scenes, Op.82
Scenes from Childhood, Op.15
Scriabin, A.
Keyboard Essentials
Preludes, Op.11
Preludes, Op.16 #1, 3
Scherzo, Op.46
Selected Works
Sixteen Preludes For the Piano
Smetena, F.
Easier Pieces, Op.2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13
Wieck-Schumann, C.
Piano Music

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
GS
any ed.
Pet
any ed.
GS
any ed.
Alf/Dov

CATEGORY 4: 20th & 21st CENTURIES


Albright, W.
The Machine Age
Alexander, D.
24 Character Preludes: Corps de
Ballet, Gymnastic Extravaganza,
Jubilato
Especially in Romantic Style, Bk.3
Favorite Solos, Bk.3
Planet Earth
With These Hands
Bartk, B.
Mikrokosmos, v.6
Romanian Folk Dances (1915), #6
Bennett, R.
Partridge Pie
Bernstein, S.
Birds, Bk.2
Heartetudes
Britten, B.
Waltzes, Op.3

Level 8 Repertoire List

Brubeck, D.
Nocturnes
Bush, G.
Toccata
Copland, A.
Four Piano Blues
Three Moods
Dello-Joio, N.
Suite for Piano
Doflein, E.
25 Selected Compositions
Dohnnyi, E.
Winterreigen, Op.13
Gershwin, G.
Three Preludes
Ginastera, A.
12 American Preludes v.1
Rondo on Argentine Children's Folk
Tunes
Hanson, H.
For the First Time

Pet
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
Alf
any ed.
HL/BH
MS/Nov
MM
MM
HL/BH

133

Alf
ECS
HL/BH
HL/BH
HL
HL/Sch
any ed.
any ed.
CF
HL/BH

CF

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

20th & 21st Centuries, cont.


Ibert, J.
Little White Donkey (Le petit ne
blanc)
Kabalevsky, D.
Variations on Folk Themes, Op.87
Karp, D.
Jazz 'n Such
Khachaturian, A.
Sonatina (1959)
Larsen, L.
Penta Metrics
Lecuona, E.
Danzas Afro-Cubanas
Lees, B.
Six Ornamental Etudes for Pianoforte
Ligeti, G.
Musica Ricercata
Martin, B.
6 morceaux pour piano
Fables
Prelude en forme de Fox Trot (from
8 Preludes, H181)
Medtner, N.
Album of Selected Works for Piano
Complete Fairy Tales for Solo Piano
Forgotten Melodies, Op.38, 39, 40
Quatre Contes, Op.26
Romantic Sketches for the Young
Milhaud, D.
Saudades do Brazil
Minsky, L.
Impressions of Jazz
Mompou, F.
6 Preludes
Canziones y Danzas, #5-8
Muczynski, R.
A Summer Journal, Op.19
Six Preludes, Op.6

Level 8 Repertoire List

Norton, C.
Connections for Piano, v.8
Palmgren, S.
24 Preludes, Op. 17
Persichetti, V.
Poems for Piano, v.1, 2, 3
Pinto, O.
Scenas Infantis
Poulenc, F.
Mouvements Perpetuels (1918), #1, 3
Suite Franaise, #5
Villageoises
Prokofiev, S.
Four Pieces (1918), Op.32
Old Grandmother's Tales, Op.31
Trois Pieces (Three Pieces) Op.59
Rocherolle, E.
Sonata No.2
Rodrigo, J.
The Rodrigo Collection
Rossi, W.
Intuitive Journeys
Schoenberg, A.
6 Little Pieces, Op.19
Schuman, W.
Three Score Set
Shostakovich, D.
24 Preludes, Op.34
Three Fantastic Dances, Op.5
Starer, R.
At Home Alone
Tauriello, A.
Toccata
Turina, J.
Dances Gitanes, Op.55
Dances Gitanes, Op.84
Valenti, M.
Piano Preludes
Villa Lobos, H.
The Three Maries

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ANTHOLOGIES
(Dover)
Spanish Piano Music: 24 Works
(Frederick Harris)
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Repertoire 8 (not
Beethoven Sonata Op.49 #2)
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Etudes 8
Agay, D.
Anthology of Piano Literature
Bachus, N.
The Baroque Spirit, Bk.2
The Romantic Spirit, Bk.2 (not
Schubert Lob der Trnen; Gade
Boy's Round Dance; Grieg Song
of the Cowherd; Beethoven
Gertrudes Waltz)
Bastien, Jane S.
Piano Literature v.5
Bigler, C. and Lloyd-Watts, V.
Recital Winners, v.2 (not
Kabalevsky Novelette;
Chopin Waltz in a minor)
Dietzer, M.
First Impressions: Music and Study
Guides, v.6 (not Spindler
Sonatina)
Emonts, F.
20th Century Americans Assoc.
(not Hovhaness Moon Dance)
20th Century Classics
From Schoenberg to Ligeti
Leichte Klaviermusik der
Romantik, v.1 (Easy Romantic
Piano Music, v.1)
Leichte Klaviermusik der
Romantik, v.2 (Easy Romantic
Piano Music, v.2)

Level 8 Repertoire List

Hinson, M.
Anthology of American Piano
Music
Century of Invention: Piano Music
of the 20th Century
Magrath, J.
Encore, Bk.3
Masterpieces with Flair, Bk.3 (not
Benda Sonatina; Chopin Waltz
in a minor; Gurlitt Op.131 #13;
Schumann Op.68 #29, Op.15 #3;
Schubert German Dance)
Modern Masterworks, v.2
Marlais, H.
Contemporary Collage: Music of
the 21st Century, v.1, Bk.3
In Recital for the Advancing
Pianist, Original Solos, Bk.1
The Festival Collection, Bk.7
Podolsky, L.
Guild Repertoire, Prep.A
Snell, K.
Essential Piano Repertoire, Lev.8
First Sonata Album
Piano Repertoire: Baroque &
Classical, Lev.8
Piano Repertoire: Etudes, Lev.8
Piano Repertoire: Romantic & 20th
Century, Lev.8 (not Schubert
Waltz; Schumann Op.68)
Tucker, D.
Selected Sonatinas, v.2 (not Benda
Sonatina in a minor)
York, J.
20th Century Piano Collection
1900-1945

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FH

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Alf

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Alf

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HL/Sch
HL/Sch

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Alf

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FJH
FJH
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Notes

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LEVEL 9 REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

Four pieces must be performed.


Two pieces must be memorized. A second original score is required for un-memorized music.
One piece from this list is required for CM Evaluations.
Remaining repertoire must be at or above the student's enrolled level.
Each piece must be from a different category, and by a different composer. (Some composers are
listed in two different categories. These are transitional composers and may be used for one of the
categories in which they are listed, but not both.)
Repertoire listed as "not" may not be used for the Level, either as a syllabus piece or as another
repertoire piece.
Editions are suggestions only. Any edition may be used. Publisher abbreviations are on page 57-58.
Photocopies are not allowed. Downloaded music must include an authorized logo or source.

SINGLE COMPOSERS
CATEGORY 1: BAROQUE
Bach, C.P.E.
Rondos
Sonatas
Bach, J.S.
4 Duettos, BWV 802, 803, 804, 805
Capriccio on the Departure of a
Beloved Brother, BWV 992
English Suites: Prelude, Allemande,
Courante, Sarabande, Gigue
French Suites: Allemande,
Courante, Sarabande, Gigue
Italian Concerto
Little Fugues and Preludes with
Fughettas, BWV 895, 899, 900,
902(a), 952, 953, 961
Partitas: Opening movement,
Allemande, Courante, Sarabande,
Closing movement.
Sinfonias
Well-Tempered Clavier, Bk.1
(not C Major Prelude)
Well-Tempered Clavier, Bk.2
Handel, G.F.
Selected Piano Works
Master Series, v.1

Level 9 Repertoire List

Handel, G.F., cont.


Suite #2, F Major, HWV427: Presto
and Allegro (Prelude and Fugue)
Suite #3, d minor, HWV428
Suite in #4, e minor, HWV429:
Allegro - Opening movement
Suite #8, f minor, HWV433:
Opening movement - Adagio and
Allegro
Martini, G.
Six Sonatas
Rameau, J.
La Poule
La Timide
La Villageoise
Les Cyclopes
Premier Livre: Prelude, Allemande,
Courante, Gigue
Scarlatti, D.
At the Piano with Scarlatti, L.95,
162, 187, 358, 378
Piano Sonatas, v.1
Piano Sonatas, v.2
Sonatas, K.23, 24, 29, 54, 96, 141,
386, 445, 455, 545
Soler, A.
Sonatas

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Sch
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CATEGORY 2: CLASSICAL
Bach, C.P.E.
Rondos
Sonatas
Beethoven, L.v.
Bagatelles, Op.33 #1, 7
Rondo in C, Op.51 #1
Six Easy Variations in G Major,
WoO77
Six Variations on "Nel cor pi non
mi sento," WoO70
Sonatas (not Op.49)
Clementi, M.
Sonatas, Op.12 #4; Op.13, #6;
Op.26 #7; Op.34 #2;
Op.40 #2; Op.40 #3;
Op.47 #3; Op.50 #3

Haydn, F.J.
Arietta with 20 Variations,
Hob.XVII/3
Sonatas (not Hob.XVI:1, 3, 4, 7, 8,
9, 10)
Kuhlau, F.
Sonatinas, Op.60 #2, 3
Martini, G.
Six Sonatas
Mozart, W.A.
Fantasies (not K.397 in d minor)
Rondos
Sonatas (not K.545)
Soler, A.
Sonatas

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CATEGORY 3: ROMANTIC & IMPRESSIONISM


Albeniz, I.
Espaa, Op.165
Suite Espaola, Op.47
Balakirev, M.
Scherzo #2
Toccata (from Selected Piano
Pieces, v.1)
Beach, A.
Piano Music
Brahms, J.
2 Rhapsodies, Op.79
4 Ballades, Op.10
4 Piano Pieces, Op.119
6 Piano Pieces, Op.118
7 Fantasies, Op.116
8 Piano Pieces, Op.76
Waltzes, Op.39 #1, 6, 13, 14
Bruch, M.
6 Piano Pieces Op.12
Chaminade, C.
Selected Compositions for the
Piano, Bk.1

Level 9 Repertoire List

Chopin, F.
4 Impromptus
Mazurkas (not Op.7 #2, 5;
Op.38 #3, Op.67 #2)
Nocturnes, #1-19
(Op.9 to Op.72 #1)
Preludes (not #4, 6, 7, 15, 20)
Selected Works for Piano, Bk.2
Waltzes (not Op. 64 #1,
Op.69 #2; Eb Maj. Op.posth.;
a minor Op. posth.)
Debussy, C.
Danse bohemienne
Deux arabesques
Mazurka
Pour le piano
Preludes, Bk.1
Rverie
Suite Bergamasque
Valse romantique
Delius, F.
Three Preludes

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BRH
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Kjo
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MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

Romantic & Impressionism, cont.


Dohnnyi, E.
Four Piano Pieces, Op.2
Rhapsodies, Op.11
Winterreigen, Op.13
Faur, G.
Album of Piano Pieces
Barcarolle, Op.44 #4
Fantasie, Op.84 #2
Fugue, Op.84 #6
Impromptu, Op.31 #2
Nocturne #4, Op.36
Nocturne #8, Op.84
Nocturne #10, Op.99
Nocturne #11, Op.104 #1
Field, J.
Nocturnes, #1, 2, 3, 7
Granados, E.
12 Spanish Dances (not #1, 2, 5)
Grieg, E.
Lyric Pieces, Op.43 #1, 3
Lyric Pieces, Op.54 #4; Op.57,
62, 71
Poetic Tone Pictures, Op.3 #3, 6
Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
Griffes, C.
Three Preludes
Three Tone Poems, Op.5
Heller, S.
25 Studies, Op.45 #17, Novelette
Character Pieces
Novelette, Op.45 #17
Prelude, Op.81 #2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 16,
17, 24
Hensel, F.
Selected Keyboard Works
Joplin, S.
At the Piano with Scott Joplin
Rags, Two Steps, Waltzes (originals
only, no arrangements)

Level 9 Repertoire List

Liszt, F.
Consolations
En reve, Op.64 #4
Liebestraume
The Final Years
The Piano Music of Franz Liszt, v.1
MacDowell, E.
4 Little Poems, Op.32 #4, Winter
12 tudes, Op.39 #4, 7, 10, 11,12,
Intermezzo
New England Idyls, Op.62
Sea Pieces, Op.55 #1, 2, 3
Witches Dances, Op.17 #2
Mendelssohn, F.
Preludium, Op.35 #1
Songs Without Words, Op.19 #1, 3;
Op.30 #4; Op.38 #2, 6;
Op.67 #2, 4
Three Fantasies, Op.16 #2, Scherzo
Miaskowsky, N.
Three Sonatas
Moskowski, M.
26 Pieces for Pianoforte, v.1
26 Pieces for Pianoforte, v.2
Berceuse, Op.38 #2
Melodie, Op.18 #1
Music For Piano
Reverie, Op.36 #2, 6
Scherzino, Op.18 #2
Spanish Dances, Op.12
Mussorgsky, M.
Mussorgsky Album
Palmgren, S.
24 Preludes, Op.17
Ponce, M.
Four Variations on a Mexican
Theme

HL
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GS
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Pet
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Alf
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GS
GS
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GS
GS
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GS
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HL
Pet

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Romantic & Impressionism, cont.


Rachmaninoff, S.
Album for Piano
Fantasy Pieces, Op.3
Moments Musicaux, Op. 16
Morceaux de salon, Op.10
Preludes For Piano, Op.23, 32
Selected Works
Three Nocturnes
Ravel, M.
At the Piano with Ravel
Menuet sur le nom de Haydn (1909)
Miroirs
Selected Favorites for the Piano
Selected Short Masterpieces
Sonatine
Valses nobles et sentimentales
Reger, M.
10 Little Instructional Pieces, Op.44
Saint-Saens, C.
Barcarolles (1949)
Six Bagatelles, Op.3
Schubert, F.
6 Moments Musicaux, Op.94
(D.780)
Drei Klavierstcke, D.946
Impromptus, Op.90 (D.899);
Op.142 (D.935)

Schumann, R.
Album Leaves, Op.124 #1, 2, 3, 5,
11, 16
Arabesque, Op.18
Bunte Bltter, Op.99 #9, Novelette
Fantasiestcke, Op.12
Forest Scenes, Op.82
Novelletten, Op. 21 #1, 2, 7, 8
Scott, C.
A Song From the East, Op.54 #2
Lotus Land, Op.47
Scriabin, A.
Keyboard Essentials
Poemes, Op.32 #1
Preludes, Op.11
Preludes, Op.16 #1, 3
Scherzo, Op.46
Scriabin Album
Selected Works
Sixteen Preludes For the Piano
Sibelius, J.
Romance, Op.24 #9
Smetena, F.
Easier Pieces, Op.2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13
Szymanowski, K.
Etudes, Op.4
Tcherepnin, A.
Bagatelles, Op.5 #10
Quarte Nocturnes
Wieck-Schumann, C.
Largetto, Op.15
Piano Music

GS
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Alf
HL
Alf
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GS
Alf
GS
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CF/Pre
Pet
Pet
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Pet
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Pet
Pet
HL
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GS
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CF/Pre
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Alf/Dov

CATEGORY 4: 20th & 21st CENTURIES


Adler, S.
The Road to Terpsichore
Adolphe, B.
Well, It's Not Exactly Beethoven
Albright, W.
The Machine Age

Level 9 Repertoire List

Aldridge, R.
Three Waltzes for Piano
Barber, S.
Early Piano Works
Excursions
Souvenirs

GS
HL
Pet

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Pet
HL/Sch
GS
GS

MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

20th & 21st Centuries, cont.


Bartk, B.
2 Romanian Dances, Op.8a
14 Bagatelles, Op.6
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs &
Dances
Mikrokosmos, v.6
Suite, Op.14
Three Hungarian Folk Songs from
Czik
Three Rondos on Folk Tunes
Bassett, L.
Configurations
Bernstein, L.
Five Anniversaries
Bernstein, S.
Fantasy on a Theme by Francisco
Bolcom, W.
9 New Bagatelles (2 required)
Complete Rags for Piano
Bowen, Y.
Toccata, Op.155
Brubeck, D.
Seriously Brubeck
Copland, A.
Four Piano Blues
Sonata
The Cat and the Mouse
Three Moods
Cowell, H.
The Snows of Fuji-Yama
Creston, P.
Five Dances, Op.1
Prelude and Dance, Op.29 #1, 2
Dello-Joio, N.
Suite for Piano
Doflein, E.
25 Selected Compositions
Dohnnyi, E.
Four Piano Pieces, Op.2
Rhapsodies, Op.11
Winterreigen, Op.13

Level 9 Repertoire List

Faith, R.
Five Preludes and a Nocturne
Felciano, R.
Five Short Piano Pieces
Finney, R.
Variations on a Theme by Alban
Berg
Gershwin, G.
Complete Works for Solo Piano
Three Preludes
Ginastera, A.
Danzas Argentinas
Rondo on Argentine Children's Folk
Tunes
Suite de danzas criollas, Op.15
Goolkasian Rahbee, D.
Piano Sonatas, #1 Op.25; #2 Op.31;
#3 Op 83; #4 Op.128
Preludes, v.2 (not Op. 69;
Op.125, #1, 2)
Guion, D.
Piano Album
Harris, R.
American Ballads
Hartke, S.
The Piano Dreams of Empire
Hindemith, P.
Foxtrot - Dance of the Wooden
Dolls (1922)
Kabalevsky, D.
Four Preludes, Op.5
Lyric Tunes, Op.91
Preludes, Op.38
Sonatas For Piano, Op.6, 45, 46
Sonatina in G minor, Op.13 #2
Variations on Folk Themes, Op.87
Kennan, K.
Three Preludes
Khachaturian, A.
Toccata (1932)

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HL/BH
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Pet
HL/BH
MM
HL
HL
HL
Alf/WB
HL/BH
HL/BH
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HL/BH
GS
HL/SP
HL/SP
HL
HL/Sch
HL
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MTAC
Pet

Alf
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HL/Dur
HL/BH
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FJH
FJH

GS
CF
LKM
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IMC
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GS
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MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

20th & 21st Centuries, cont.


Krenek, E.
8 Piano Pieces, Op.110
Five Piano Pieces, Op.39
Twelve Short Piano Pieces, Op.83
Larsen, L.
Penta Metrics
Lecuona, E.
19th Century Cuban Dances
Danzas Afro-Cubanas
Granada
Ligeti, G.
Musica Ricercata
Martin, B.
6 morceaux pour piano
Prelude en forme de Fox Trot (from
8 Preludes H181)
Puppets Bk.1
Puppets Bk.2
Puppets Bk.3
Medtner, N.
Album of Selected Works for Piano
Complete Fairy Tales for Solo Piano
Forgotten Melodies, Op.38, 39, 40
Quatre Contes, Op.26
Romantic Sketches for the Young
Messiaen, O.
Vingt regards sur l'enfant Jesus,
#2, 7, 9
Miaskowsky, N.
Three Sonatas
Milhaud, D.
Four Sketches
Joys of Life (Hommage to Watteau)
Le Printemps, v.1, 2
Saudades do Brazil
Trois Rag-Caprices
Mompou, F.
6 Preludes
Canziones y Danzas, #5-8
Scenas d'enfants, #1, 5

Level 9 Repertoire List

Muczynski, R.
A Summer Journal, Op.19
First Piano Sonata, Op.9
Maverick Pieces, Op.27
Second Piano Sonata, Op.22
Seven, Op.30 #4, 5, 6, 7
Six Preludes, Op.6
Toccata, Op.15
Palmgren, S.
24 Preludes, Op.17
Persichetti, V.
Poems for Piano, v.1, 2, 3
Three Toccatinas
Pinto, O.
Scenas Infantis
Ponce, M.
Four Variations on a Mexican
Theme
Poulenc, F.
Album of Six Pieces for Piano
Improvisations
Movements Perpetuels (1918), #1, 3
Suite Franaise, #1
Prokofiev, S.
Four Pieces (1918), Op.32
Old Grandmother's Tales, Op.31
Selected Works
Ten Pieces, Op.12
Visions Fugitives, Op.22
Rorem, N.
3 Barcarolles (1949)
Ross, W.
Six Shades of Blue, Preludes for
Piano
Rossi, W.
Intuitive Journeys
Say, F.
Alla Turca Jazz
Schoenberg, A.
6 Little Piano Pieces, Op.19
Schuman, W.
Three Piano Moods, #1

CF/Pre
CF/Pre
GS
Oxf
HL/Mar
HL
HL/Mar
Sch
HL/Sch
Led
Mas
Mas
Mas
IMC
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Pet/Zim
HL/BH
Pet/Zim
HL/Dur

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Pet
HL/Esc
CF/Pre
CF/Pre
HL
HL/Mar
HL/Sal

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HL/SP
GS
GS
HL
GS
GS
HL
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HL
Pet

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HL/Sal
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HL/Dur
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HL/BH
Alf
HL
HL
Pet
HL/BH

FJH
HL/Sch
CF/Pre
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MTAC Piano Syllabus 2012

20th & 21st Centuries, cont.


Scott, C.
A Song From the East, Op.54 #2
Lotus Land, Op.47
Shostakovich, D.
24 Preludes, Op.34 #2, 5, 9-12,18-24
Three Fantastic Dances, Op.5
Starer, R.
Five Preludes
Hexahedron (1971)
Szymanowski, K.
Etudes, Op.4
Tansman, A.
Five Impressions (1934)
Tauriello, A.
Toccata
Tcherepnin, N.
Bagatelles, Op.5 #10
Quarte Nocturnes

Toch, E.
Burlesques, Op.31
Der Jongleur (The Juggler),
Op.31 #3
Turina, J.
Album de Viaje, Op.15
Circus Suite for Piano
Dances Gitanes, Op.55
Dances Gitanes, Op.84 #4, 5
Villa-Lobos, H.
O Polichinello
Prole do bebe (The Baby's Family)
Volume IX, from Practical Guide
Zyman, S.
Two Motions in One Movement

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HL/MCA
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GS
Ric/Mel

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HL/MS
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HL
HL
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CF/Pre

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CF/Pre

ANTHOLOGIES
Marlais, H.
The Festival Collection, Bk.8
Snell, K.
Essential Piano Repertoire, Lev.9
(not Bach Two- Part Inventions)
Piano Repertoire: Baroque &
Classical, Lev.9 (not Bach
Two-Part Inventions)
Piano Repertoire: Etudes, Lev.9
Piano Repertoire: Romantic & 20th
Century, Lev.9 (not Chopin
Waltz Op.64 #1; Schumann
Op.15, #7)
York, J.
20th Century Piano Collection,
1900-1945

(Dover)
Spanish Piano Music: 24 Works
Alf/Dov
(Frederick Harris)
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
FH
Piano Etudes 9
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
FH
Piano Repertoire 9
Bastien, J.
Piano Literature v.5
Kjo
Bigler, C. and Lloyd-Watts, V.
Recital Winners, v.2
Alf
(not Kabalevsky Novelette;
Chopin Waltz in a minor)
Emonts, F.
20th Century Americans Assoc.
HL/Sch
(not Hovhaness Moon Dance)
20th Century Classics
HL/Sch
Hinson, M.
Anthology of American Piano Music Alf
Tangos, Selected Works for Piano
Alf

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ADVANCED LEVEL REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS


Four pieces must be performed. Panel applicants should select repertoire that is of the highest level.
Two pieces plus the etude must be memorized. A second original score is required for
un-memorized music. For Panel Auditions, all pieces must be memorized.
One piece from this list is required for CM Evaluations.
Remaining repertoire must be at or above the student's enrolled level.
Each piece must be from a different category, and by a different composer. (Some composers are
listed in two different categories. These are transitional composers and may be used for one of the
categories in which they are listed, but not both.)
Repertoire listed as "not" may not be used for the Level, either as a syllabus piece or as another
repertoire piece.
Editions are suggestions only. Any edition may be used. Publisher abbreviations are on page 57-58.
Photocopies are not allowed. Downloaded music must include an authorized logo or source.
SINGLE COMPOSERS
CATEGORY 1: BAROQUE
Bach, J.S.
4 Duettos, BWV 802, 803, 804, 805
Air with Variations in the Italian
Manner
Capriccio on the Departure of a
Beloved Brother, BWV 992
Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in d
minor, BWV 903
English Suites: Prelude, Allemande,
Courante, Sarabande, Gigue
Fantasia and Fugue in a minor,
BWV 904
Goldberg Variations
Italian Concerto
Well-Tempered Clavier, Bk.1 (not
C Major Prelude)
Well-Tempered Clavier, Bk.2
Handel, G.F.
Suite #2, F Major, HWV427: Presto
& Allegro (Prelude & Fugue)
Suite #3, d minor, HWV428
Suite #4, e minor, HWV429:
Allegro - Opening movement
Suite #8, f minor, HWV433:
Opening movement - Adagio and
Allegro
Martini, G.
Six Sonatas

Advanced Level Repertoire List

Scarlatti, D.
At the Piano with Scarlatti, L.388
Alf
Five Fugues
any ed.
any ed.
Sonatas, K.1*, 2*, 4, 6, 7, 9*, 10,
12-15, 17-31, 33, 36-39, 41, 4345, 47-48, 50-51, 54, 56-57, 6567, 96, 99, 105-107, 110, 113115, 119-120, 122, 124, 126-127,
131, 133, 136, 138-141, 143, 146,
156-157, 159*, 160-161, 174175, 180-183, 187-190, 193, 194195, 198, 201-205, 207, 219, 224,
243-244, 246-247, 250-251, 256,
259*, 261-264, 266, 269-271,
273, 286, 296-299, 303, 305,
315*, 319-321, 324-325, 327328, 331-332, 337-340, 343-344,
347-350, 356-359, 363-366, 368372, 374-375, 379-380, 382-388,
390, 399-401, 406, 409-411, 413,
416-417, 419-425, 426*, 427428, 430*, 432-433, 435-436,
438-439, 441, 444-445, 447-450,
454-456, 458, 462, 466-468, 474477, 479-480, 482-487, 490-492,
494, 497-500, 502, 506-508, 513,
519, 524, 525*, 528-529, 531*,
532-533, 535, 537-538, 541-542,
544-545, 547-549, 551-555.
*Not recommended for Panel
Ten Sonatas, L.422, 423, 483 (Snell) Kjo

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any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
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Beethoven, L.v.
Sonatas (not Op.49)
Clementi, M.
Sonatas, Op.12 #4; Op.13 #6;
Op.26 #7; Op.34 #2; Op.40 #2;
Op.40 #3; Op.47 #3; Op.50 #3
Haydn, F.J.
Arietta with 20 Variations,
Hob.XVII/3
Sonatas (not Hob.XVI:1, 3, 4, 7, 8,
9, 10)

Martini, G.
Six Sonatas
Mozart, W.A.
Fantasy and Fugue in C, K.394
Fantasy, K.396
Sonatas (not K.545)

any ed.
any ed.

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

any ed.
any ed.

CATEGORY 3: ROMANTIC & IMPRESSIONISM


Albeniz, I.
Album of Isaac Albeniz
Masterpieces
Espaa, Op.165
Iberia, #1, 2
Masterpieces
Suite Espaola, Op.47
Balakirev, M.
Sonata in B-flat Major
The Lark
Bloch, E.
Poems of the Sea
Sonata
Brahms, J.
2 Rhapsodies, Op.79
4 Ballades Op.10
4 Piano Pieces, Op.119
6 Piano Pieces, Op.118
7 Fantasies, Op.116
8 Piano Pieces, Op.76
Hungarian Dance, #7
Intermezzi, Op.117
Sonatas, Op.1, Op.2, Op.5
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by
Handel, Op.24
Variations on a Theme by Paganini,
Op.35
Busoni, F.
Sonatina #1

Advanced Level Repertoire List

Chopin, F.
4 Ballades
4 Impromptus
4 Scherzi
Barcarolle, Op.60
Berceuse, Op.57
Fantasie Op.49
Nocturnes, #3-19 (Op.9 #3 to
Op.72 # 1)
Polonaises, Op.26, 40, 44, 53, 61
Sonatas, Op.4, 35, 58
Debussy, C.
Estampes
Images (1905)
Images (1907)
L'isle joyeuse
Pour le piano
Preludes, Bk.1
Preludes, Bk.2
de Falla, M.
The Miller's Dance
Dohnnyi, E.
Four Piano Pieces, Op.2
Rhapsodies, Op.11

HL
any ed.
any ed.
HL
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
GS
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
MS/Ches
HL
any ed.

any ed.

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Faur, G.
Album of Piano Pieces
Barcarolle, Op.44 #4
Fantasie, Op.84 #2
Fugue, Op.84 #6
Impromptu, Op.31 #2
Nocturne #4, Op.36
Nocturne #8, Op.84
Nocturne #10, Op.99
Nocturne #11, Op.104 #1
Field, J.
Nocturnes, # 1, 2, 3, 7
Glazunov, A.
Nocturne in D-flat, Op.37
Granados, E.
12 Spanish Dances (not #1, 2, 5)
Carezza, Op.38
Goyescas
Gretchaninov, A.
Sonatine in F, Op.110 #2
Grieg, E.
Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
Griffes, C.
Roman Sketches
Three Preludes
Three Tone Poems, Op.5
Hahn, R.
Deux Etudes (not acceptable for
required etude)
Heller, S.
Preludes, Op.81, #2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12,
16, 17, 24
Henselt, A.
Etude, Op.2 #6 (not acceptable for
required etude)
Ireland, J.
The Cherry Tree
The Island Spell

Advanced Level Repertoire List

Liszt, F.
2 Legends
Annes de Plerinage: Premire
anne: Italie (first year)
Annes de Plerinage: Deuxime
anne: Suisse (second year)
Annes de Plerinage: Troisime
anne (third year)
Ballades, #1, 2
Hungarian Rhapsodies, #1, 2, 5, 6,
14, 15
Liebestraume
Mephisto Waltzes, #1, 4
Polonaises, #1, 4
The Final Years
The Piano Music of Franz Liszt,
v.1
The Piano Music of Franz Liszt,
v.2
MacDowell, E.
12 tudes, Op.39 #7, Intermezzo
(not acceptable for required etude)
Fireside Tales, Op.61
New England Idyls, Op.62
Sea Pieces, Op.55, #1, 2, 3
Witches Dances, Op.17 #2
Mendelssohn, F.
Preludium, Op.35 #1
Seven Character Pieces, Op.7
Sonata in B-flat minor, 1832
Variations Serieuses, Op.54
Moszkowski, M.
26 Pieces for Pianoforte, v.1
26 Pieces for Pianoforte, v.2
Berceuse, Op.38 #2
Caprice Espagnol
Melodie, Op.18 #1
Reverie, Op.36 #2, 6
Scherzino, Op.18 #2
Spanish Dances, Op.12
Ponce, M.
Four Variations on a Mexican
Theme

GS
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
GS
Pet
Pet
any ed.

any ed.

HL/Sch

any ed.
any ed.

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any ed.
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any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
GS
GS
GS

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
Pet
any ed.
GS
GS
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
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Rachmaninoff, S.
Album for Piano
Fantasy Pieces, Op.3
Moments Musicaux, Op.16
Morceaux de salon, Op.10
Preludes For Piano, Op.3, 23, 32
Selected Works
Sonatas, Op.28, 36
Ravel, M.
At the Piano with Ravel
Gaspard de la Nuit
Menuet sur le nom de Haydn (1909)
Miroirs
Pavane pour une Infante Defunte
(1899)
Selected Short Masterpieces
Sonatine
Valses nobles et sentimentales
Saint-Saens, C.
Barcarolles (1949)
Six Bagatelles, Op.3
Satie, E.
Five Nocturnes
Sports & Divertissements
Schubert, F.
6 Moments Musicaux, Op.94
(D.780), #1, 4
Drei Klavierstcke, D.946
Fantasie in C minor, D.993
Impromptus, Op.90 (D.899);
Op.142 (D.935)
Sonatas

Schumann, R.
Abegg Variations, Op.1
Fantasiestcke, Op.12 (not #1, 3)
Faschingsschwank aus Wien,
Op.26 #1, 5
Intermezzi, Op.4 #1, 2, 5, 6
Novelletten, Op.21
Papillons, Op.2
Romance, Op.28 #2
Sonatas
Scott, C.
Danse negre, Op.56 #5
Lotus Land, Op.47
Scriabin, A.
Poemes, Op.32 #1
Preludes, Op.11 #2, 4, 5, 6, 13, 14
Prelude, Op.27 #1
Prelude, Op.74 #2
Scriabin Album
Vers La Flamme, Op.72
Sibelius, J.
Valse triste
Tchaikovsky, P.
Dumka, Op.59
Wieck-Schumann, C.
Abschied von Rom
Mazurka, Op.6 #3

GS
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
Alf
any ed.
Alf
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
GS
any ed.
any ed.
Pet
Pet
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
ECS
any ed.
Pet
any ed.
any ed.
Pet
HL
Pet
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

any ed.

CATEGORY 4: 20th & 21st CENTURIES


Abreu, Z./Hamelin, M.A.
Tico-Tico no fuba
Adler, S.
Sonata Breve
Adolphe, B.
Well, It's Not Exactly Beethoven

Advanced Level Repertoire List

Albright, W.
5 Chromatic Dances
Sweet Sixteenths
Three Novelty Rags
Three Original Rags
Aldridge, R.
Three Waltzes for Piano
Alexander, H.
Six Israeli Dances

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Pet/OUP
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Allanbrook, D.
40 Changes
Babbitt, M.
Postpartitions
Barber, S.
Ballade, Op.46
Complete Piano Music
Early Piano Works
Excursions
Nocturne
Sonata, E-flat minor, Op.26
Souvenirs
Bartk, B.
2 Romanian Dances, Op.8a
14 Bagatelles, Op.6
Allegro Barbaro
Out of Doors
Sketches, Op.9
Suite, Op.14
Three Rondos on Folk Tunes
Bassett, L.
Configurations
Berg, A.
Sonata, Op.1
Bergsma, W.
3 Fantasies
Tangents 1950
Bernstein, L.
Five Anniversaries
Bernstein, S.
Fantasy on a Theme by Francisco
Binkerd, G.
Sonatas, #1, 2
Bloch, E.
Poems of the Sea
Sonata
Bolcom, W.
9 New Bagatelles (2 required)
Complete Rags for Piano
Britten, B.
Night Piece (Notturno)
Brubeck, D.
Seriously Brubeck
Advanced Level Repertoire List

Copland, A.
Passacaglia
Sonata
The Cat and the Mouse
Corigliano, J.
Etude Fantasy
Creston, P.
Five Dances, Op.1
Crumb, G.
Makrokosmos v.1, 2
Dello-Joio, N.
Introduction and Fantasies on a
Choral Tune
Sonata #3
Diamond, D.
Prelude, Fantasie, and Fugue (1983)
Dohnnyi, E.
Four Piano Pieces, Op.2
Rhapsodies, Op.11
Faith, R.
Five Preludes and a Nocturne
Night Songs
Felciano, R.
Five Short Piano Pieces
Ferguson, H.
Five Bagatelles for Piano
Finney, R.
Variations on a Theme by Alban
Berg
Gershwin, G.
Complete Works for Solo Piano
Ginastera, A.
Danzas Argentinas
Malambo, Op.7
Sonata #1, Op.22
Suite de danzas criollas, Op.15
Goolkasian Rahbee, D.
Phantasie Variations, Op.12
Piano Sonatas, #1 Op.25; #2 Op.31;
#3 Op.83; #4 Op.128
Preludes, v.2 (not Op.69,
Op.125 #1, 2)

HL/BH
any ed.
GS
GS
Sch
GS
GS
GS
GS
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
HL
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
Pet
CF/Pre
Alf
CF
HL/BH
MM
HL/BH
GS
any ed.
HL
HL
any ed.

HL/BH
HL/BH
any ed.
any ed.
CF/Pre
any ed.
GS
CF
GS
HL
any ed.
HL/SP
HL/SP
MTAC
HL/BH
Pet

Alf
HL/Dur
HL/Ric
HL/BH
any ed.
FJH
FJH
FJH

Alf/WB
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Guion, D.
Piano Album
Hahn, R.
Deux Etudes (not acceptable for
required etude)
Harris, R.
American Ballads
Toccata
Hartke, S.
The Piano Dreams of Empire
Helps, R.
3 Hommages
Recollections
Hindemith, P.
Foxtrot - Dance of the Wooden
Dolls (1922)
Ludus Tonalis, any 2, one must be a
fugue
Sonata #2
Suite for Klavier, l920, any 2
Hovhannes, A.
Pastoral #1
Ireland, J.
The Cherry Tree
The Island Spell
Kabalevsky, D.
Preludes, Op.38
Sonatas For Piano, Op.6, 45, 46
Kapustin, N.
10 Bagatelles, Op.59
Sonatina, Op.100
Kennan, K.
Three Preludes
Khachaturian, A.
Toccata (1932)
Kodly, Z.
9 Piano Pieces, Op.3
Krenek, E.
8 Piano Pieces, Op.110
Five Piano Pieces, Op.39
Twelve Short Piano Pieces, Op.83

Advanced Level Repertoire List

Lecuona, E.
Andalucia
Lees, B.
Fantasia
Kaleidoscopes, #2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10
Lieberman, L.
3 Impromptus, Op.68
Gargoyles, Op.29
Magin, M.
Images d'enfants
Martin, B.
Four Movements
Mathias, W.
Toccata alla Danza
Messiaen, O.
Chant d'extase dans unpaysage triste
(From 8 Preludes)
Vingt regards sur l'Enfant Jesus,
#2, 7, 9, 13, 16, 19
Milhaud, D.
Le Printemps, v.1, 2
Mompou, F.
Suburbis
Muczynski, R.
Desperate Measures, Op.68
(Paganini Variations)
First Piano Sonata, Op.9
Masks, Op.40
Maverick Pieces, Op.27
Second Piano Sonata, Op.22
Third Piano Sonata, Op.35
Toccata, Op.15
Piston, W.
Passacaglia
Poulenc, F.
Album of Six Pieces for Piano
Improvisations
Three Novelettes

GS
any ed.

CF
CF
LKM
Pet
Pet
any ed.
HL/Sch
HL/Sch
HL/Sch
Pet
any ed.
any ed.
IMC
any ed.
Mus
Mus
GS
any ed.
CF/Pre

HL/Mar
HL/BH
HL/BH
CF/Pre
CF/Pre
HL/Dur
Sup
Pet/OUP
HL/Dur
HL/Dur

HL/Esc
HL/Sal
GS
HL/SP
CF/Pre
GS
CF/Pre
CF/Pre
GS
CF
MS/Ches
HL/Sal
MS/Ches

CF/Pre
CF/Pre
GS

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Prokofiev, S.
Selected Works
Sonatas
Ten Pieces, Op.12
The Montagues & the Capulets
(Romeo & Juliet), Op.75
Toccata, Op.11
Visions Fugitives, Op.22
Rodrigo, J.
Sonada de Adios
Rorem, N.
3 Bacarolles (1949)
Sancan, P.
Toccata
Santoro, C.
Sonatine #2
Say, F.
Black Earth
Paganini Jazz
Schoenberg, A.
3 Piano Pieces, Op.11
Scott, C.
Danse negre, Op.56 #5
Lotus Land, Op.47
Serocki, K.
Suite of Preludes for Piano
(1952): any 3
Shapey, R.
Seven Little Pieces
Shloss, J.
12-Tone Suite

Advanced Level Repertoire List

Shostakovich, D.
24 Preludes & Fugues, Op.87 (must
play both Prelude and Fugue)
24 Preludes, Op.34 #2, 5, 9-12,
18-24
Sibelius, J.
Valse triste
Starer, R.
Hexahedron (1971)
Stravinsky, I.
Serenade
Stravinsky, S.
Three 3-Part Inventions
Thomson, V.
13 Portraits
17 Portraits
19 Portraits
Portraits, Album 3
Toch, E.
Burlesques, Op.31
Der Jongleur (The Juggler),
Op.31 #3
Three Piano Pieces, Op.32
Turina, J.
Gypsy Dances, Set 1, Op.51 #1
Nierias, Set 1, Op.21
Nierias, Set 1, Op.56
Villa-Lobos, H.
O Polichinello
Prole do bebe (The Baby's Family),
#1, 2, 3, 5, 8
Webern, A.
Variations, Op.27, #1, 3
Zyman, S.
Two Motions in One Movement

Alf
any ed.
HL
any ed.
any ed.
HL
any ed.
Pet
HL/Dur
any ed.
HL/Sch
HL/Sch
any ed.
ECS
any ed.
CF/PWM

CF/Pre
Pet

151

any ed.
any ed.

any ed.
HL/MCA
HL/BH
Pet
HL/BH
GS
HL/BH
CF
HL/Sch
any ed.
HL/Sch
HL/Sal
HL/Sal
HL/Sal
any ed.
any ed.

any ed.
CF/Pre

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ANTHOLOGIES
(Frederick Harris)
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Repertoire 10
Hinson, M.
Tangos, Selected Works for Piano

Advanced Level Repertoire List

Snell, K.
Essential Piano Repertoire, Lev.10
Piano Repertoire: Baroque &
Classical, Lev.10
Piano Repertoire: Romantic & 20th
Century, Lev.10 (not Chopin
Waltz in e minor, Op. posth.)

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Etudes for Advanced Level


Compiled and annotated by Kevin Fitz-Gerald
*Cramer, Czerny, MacDowell Opus 39 and Celebration Series Etudes not eligible for Panel
Alkan C.V.
12 Etudes in Major Keys, Op.35
12 Etudes in Minor Keys, Op.39
Bacewicz, G.
10 Studies

Very Difficult. Long works that are orchestral type


writing requires a large hand and great stamina.
Op.35 is somewhat less taxing than Op.39.

any ed.

Very Difficult. Very contemporary, employs


extreme leaps and range, polyrhythms, dissonance
and legato 6ths. Great pieces.

CF/PWM

Very Difficult. Requires a large hand, lots of 10ths


and 9ths, double thirds and polyrhythms. Terrific
music.

any ed.

Difficult. Pushes the boundaries of conventional


piano technique. Jazzy and serialistic. Each etude
concentrates on one specific aspect of technique.

HL/Mar

Medium to Difficult. Lovely post-romantic studies.


Chopinesque in style and approach. Very effective
as concert pieces.

any ed.

Difficult transcriptions: Chopin Op.25 #2 in double


6ths, Webers Finale from Sonata Op.24, the Presto
from Bachs G minor Violin Sonata in contrary
motion and Bachs Chaconne for left hand alone.
All 5 works tend to be rather stretchy in spots.

any ed.

Medium to Difficult. Etudes focus on 3rds, 4ths,


5ths, octaves and passage filigree. Great pieces for
a facile technique.

HL/Dur

Medium to Difficult. Highly effective salon pieces


requiring agility and panache. Very effective
writing.

Mas

Bartk, B.
3 Etudes, Op.18

Bolcom, W.
12 New Etudes for Piano

Bortkiewicz, S.
12 Nouvelles Etudes, Op.29

Brahms, J.
5 Studies after other Composers.

Casadesus, R.
8 Etudes, Op.28

Chaminade, C.
Etudes Symphonique, Op.28
6 Concert Etudes, Op.35

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Chopin, F.
Etudes, Op.10
Etudes, Op.25
Trois Nouvelles Etudes

Difficult to Very Difficult.

any ed.

Medium to Difficult. Many canons, fugues, etudes


and sonata-type movements abound in this
indispensable compendium of technique. Many
great pieces of music in this treasure trove.

any ed.

Medium to Difficult. These are 2 standard


collections which focus on the technical style
which was prevalent at the beginning of the 19th
century.

any ed.

Medium to Difficult. Classic charming and


beneficial. Many interesting pieces both musically
and technically.

any ed.

Medium to Difficult. Titles to the Etudes are self


explanatory.

any ed.

Medium to Difficult. Effectively written romantic


character pieces. #6 is the most popular of the set.

any ed.

Difficult. Effective quasi-impressionstic/


contemporary pieces.

HL/Dur

Difficult. Highly stylized renderings of 6 Gershwin


favorites. Extremely effective concert material.

any ed.

Medium to Difficult. Romantic and Russian. #3 is


the most famous of the set.

any ed.

Very Difficult. Various musical styles. Excellent


pieces containing very effective virtuoso piano
writing. Requires great technical facility and flair.

Pet

Clementi, M.
Gradus ad Parnassum (Tausig
ed.)

*Cramer, J.B.
(Not eligible for Panel)
50 Studies
84 Studies

*Czerny, C.
(Not eligible for Panel)
The School of Velocity, Op.299
Preliminary School of Finger
Dexterity, Op.636
24 Studies for the Left Hand,
Op.718
The Art of Finger Dexterity,
Op.740
Debussy, C.
Douze Etudes (1915)
Dohnnyi, E.
6 Concert Etudes, Op.28
Dubois, M.
10 Etudes de Concert
Gershwin/Wild
6 Concert Etudes after Gershwin
Glazunov, A.
3 Concert Etudes, Op.31
Hamelin, M.A.
12 Etudes in All the Minor Keys
(1986-2009)

Etudes for Advanced Level

154

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Hummel, J.N.
24 Etudes Op.125

Medium to Difficult. Late classical style pieces.


Charming and interesting material reminiscent of
earlier period Beethoven.

any ed.

Difficult to Very Difficult. Fascinating writing and


creativity in these works. Exceedingly complex
material. Requires a big hand.

any ed.

Difficult to Very Difficult. Highly effective etudes


combining virtuoso pianism and improvisational
jazz style. The Etudes range in a variety of popular
styles: jazz, blues, ragtime, boogie-woogie, and
stride. Requires great technical facility and flair.
Difficult to Very Difficult. Highly effective and
humorous sounding etudes that employ an array of
20th century piano techniques. Requires a virtuoso
temperament and technique.

any ed.

Difficult. Beautiful lush romantic Russian tone


poems. Modeled after the Liszt Etudes of the same
title. Very effective and brilliant piano writing.
Not all of the pieces require a big hand.

Pet/Zim

Very Difficult. Complex and exacting technical


writing. Requires big hands and mature technique.

CF/Pre

Medium to Difficult. Earliest version of what was


to become the Transcendental Etudes. Written in a
more late Classical style reminiscent of Czerny.
Very Difficult. 2nd version of the Transcendental
Etudes. Much more treacherous than the final
version.
Very Difficult. The final polished (1851) version
of these masterpieces.
Very Difficult. First version of these
transcription/etudes. Much more difficult than the
finished version of 1851.
Difficult. The final polished version of these
masterpieces
Difficult. Fast and furious turmoil which
eventually dissipates peacefully.
Medium to Difficult. Charming salon type pieces.
Very beautiful and lyrical writing.
Medium to Difficult. Highly effective character
studies.

any ed.

Ives, C.
Studies (approx. 11)

Kapustin, N.
Eight Concert Etudes, Op.40

Five Etudes on Different


Intervals, Op.68

Liapuonov, S.
12 Transcendental Etudes, Op.11

Ligetti, G.
12 Etudes
Liszt, F.
12 Studies (1826), Op.1; S.136

12 Grandes Etudes (1837/38),


S.137
Etudes dexecution
Transcendante, S.139
Paganini Etudes (1838), S.140

Paganini Etudes (1851), S.141


A-flat Irato (1852), S.143
3 Concert Etudes (1848), S.144
2 Concert Etudes (1862/63),
S.145

Etudes for Advanced Level

155

any ed.

any ed.
any ed.

any ed.
any ed.
any ed.
any ed.

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MacDowell, E.
12 Studies Op.39,
#4, 8, 10, 11, 12
*(Op.39 not eligible for Panel)

Medium. Wonderful character pieces.


Hungarian is the most popular and most
advanced in the set.

any ed.

12 Virtuoso Etudes, Op.46

Medium to Difficult. More advanced than the Op.


39. Requires agility and panache. "March Wind"
and "Moto Perpetuo" are favorites.
Difficult. A virtuoso concert etude written in the
grand romantic style. Requires a fine octave
technique, brilliant passage-work skills and a large
hand.

any ed.

Medium to Difficult. Etudes are alternated and


paired with Polkas in this 3 volume set. The etudes
require stamina and great rhythmic verve.

HL/BH

Medium to Difficult. #1 is a lovely a arpeggiated


Romance, #2 is a scherzo in triplets, and #3 is a
LH toccata. Charming pieces
Medium-Difficult. A fast arpeggiated Song
Without Words.

any ed.

Very Difficult. Exceptionally complex and refined


music. Contains the famous Isle of Fire which
was the basis for Morels Etudes de Sonorite.
Requires big hands.

HL/Dur

Medium to Difficult. La Forza, La Legerezza and


Il Capriccio. These were the models which
influenced Chopin, Liszt and Schumann.
Medium to Difficult. Various technical maneuvers
are covered in these ingenious technical pieces.
Chopin favored teaching these showy Etudes.
Medium to Difficult. Wonderful character pieces.
Full of wit and charm.

any ed.

Etude de Concert in F-Sharp


Major, Op 36

any ed.

Martin, B.
Etudes and Polkas

Mendelssohn, F.
3 Etudes, Op.104

Etude in F minor
Messiaen, O.
4 Etudes de Rythme (1949/50)

Moscheles, I.
3 Concert Etudes, Op.51

24 Studies in Perfection, Op.70

12 Characteristic Etudes, Op.95

any ed.

any ed.

Moszkowski, M.
3 Concert Etudes, Op.24
15 Etudes de Virtuosite, Op.72

Medium to Difficult. Lovely lyrical and rhapsodic.


Salon music of exquisite finesse and style.
Medium to Difficult. Showy, inventive and
rewarding to play. Covers many aspects of virtuoso
technique and display.

any ed.
any ed.

Prokofiev, S.
4 Etudes, Op.2

Etudes for Advanced Level

Difficult. Double notes, Octaves, Broken Octaves


and Passage work. Effective works.

156

any ed.

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Rachmaninoff, S.
Etudes-Tableaux, Op.33
Etudes-Tableaux, Op.39
Rorem, N.

Difficult. Exacting and rewarding pieces of great


beauty. They require a big hand and musical depth.

any ed.

Difficult. Impressionistic in style yet very showy.


Each study explores a different technical challenge.
Impressive pieces.

HL/BH

Medium to Difficult. Brilliant and showy works.


The most famous being #6, En forme de Valse.
Difficult. These also require brilliance and
elegance. The most popular of this set being #6,
Toccata from the 5th concerto.
Medium to Difficult. Lovely and creative studies
for the left hand alone. Can be played as a Suite.

any ed.

Medium to Difficult. Schumanns treatments of


Paganinis violin Caprices.
Difficult. More of Schumanns treatments of
Paganinis violin Caprices.

any ed.

Etude, Op.2 #1

Medium. Beautiful romantic ballade.

any ed.

12 Etudes, Op.8

Difficult. Requires big hand and stamina.

8 Etudes, Op.42

Difficult. Irregular cross meters abound.

3 Etudes, Op.65

Difficult. Etudes in 5ths 7ths and 9ths.

8 Etudes (1976)

Saint-Saens, C.
6 Etudes Op.52
6 Etudes Op.111

6 Etudes for the Left Hand,


Op.135
Schumann, R.
Etudes on Paganini Caprices,
Op.3
Etudes on Paganini Caprices,
Op.10
Scriabin, A.

Stravinsky, I.
4 Etudes, Op.7

Difficult. The first 3 etudes involve metrical


problems. The 4th etude is a brilliant moto
perpetuo.

any ed.

Medium to Difficult. The harmony and feeling is


romantic. #4 is the most popular of the set.
Difficult. Though the etudes are short they are
tricky. They sound like they were influenced by
Ravel and Scriabin.

CF

Medium to Difficult. These interesting pieces are


colorful and chromatic. They toy with being
modern.

HL/Sal

Medium to Difficult. These shorter pieces are


etudes in color, melody and brilliance 1, 2, 4, 7, 9
& 10 are the most popular in the set.

any ed.

Szymanowski, K.
4 Etudes, Op.4
Etudes, Op.33

Tansman, A.
3 Etudes Transcendantes

Tchaikowsky, P.I.
12 Etudes, Op.40

Etudes for Advanced Level

157

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Tcherepnin, A.
10 Etudes, Op.18
6 Etudes de travail, Op.21
5 Etudes de Concert, Op.52

Medium to Difficult. These are very nice character


pieces that tend to not sound like etudes.
Difficult. Each etude deals with one specific aspect
of piano technique.
Difficult. These etudes also make great concert
pieces. They are Chinese in sound and imitate both
Chinese folk songs and folk instruments.

any ed.
any ed.
HL/Sch

ANTHOLOGIES
*(Frederick Harris)
Celebration Series: Perspectives,
Piano Etudes 10
Only Rachmaninoff Op.33 #8
and Chopin in Ab Major
eligible for Panel
*All other etudes not eligible
for Panel

Etudes for Advanced Level

Snell, K.
Piano Repertoire: Etudes,
Lev.10

FH

158

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