Download 2013- 2014 Solo Contest Repertoire

2013- 2014 Solo Contest Repertoire
1st Grade
Little Suite in Baroque Style – William Gillock
Prelude
Festive March
Song of the Troubadour
Festive Dance
2nd Grade
Fanfare in C major – William Duncombe
Minuet in D minor – Lully
Minuet in Rondo Form – Rameau
OR
Anna Magdalena Notebook
Musette in D major
Polonaise in G minor (not the one with the double notes!)
3rd Grade
Burgmuller op.100
#6 – Progress
#8 Gracefulness
#10 Tender Flower
#11 The Wagtail
4th Grade
Preludes in Romantic Style – William Gillock
Forest Murmurs
Deserted Ball Room
Fountain of Diana
A Witches Cat
Soaring
Humming Bird
5th Grade
Sonatinas
Kuhlau:
nd
C Major op. 55#3 – (First movt or 2 movt.)
op. 20 #1- Rondo
rd
G Major op. 55 #2 - (First or 3 movts.)
Clementi
rd
op. 36 #2 (First or 3 movt)
op. 36 #3 (First or third)
op. 36 #4 (first or third movts.)
6th Grade
Any Bach Two Part Invention
7th Grade
Edvard Grieg - Any Lyric Piece
8th Grade
Any Scarlatti Sonata
9th Grade
Any movement from a Haydn or Mozart sonata
10th Grade
Any Chopin Nocturne
11th Grade
Any Prelude and Fugue from the WTC of Bach
12th Grade
Any Beethoven Sonata movement from op. 2, 7, 10, 14, 22, 26, 28, 31
ANNOTATIONS FOR FALL 2013 SOLO CONTEST
by Eric Hicks
Grade 1: This wonderful suite described by the composer as 'pre-Bach' introduces young students to the
varied movements of a Baroque style suite. Each movement exemplifies accessible and recognizable traits
of style and character.
Grade 2: These pieces, written originally for the harpsichord or clavichord, represent works by composers
of the late Baroque era. The 3/4 meter Minuet, a courtly dance, was one of the most popular forms
adapted to the keyboard. The Duncombe Fanfare depicts the pomp and granduer of the Baroque era while
the Musette recalls the lively music of a hurdy-gurdy street musician.
Grade 3: Frederich Burgmueller a noted piano virtuoso of the middle 19th century (1806 -1874) is
principally known for the effective studies in the form of short character pieces he wrote for the
developing musical sensibilities of young pianists. Each of these pieces embodies readily recognizable
musical and character traits while exacting technical precision and full use of the resources of the piano.
Grade 4: William Gillock, one of the greatest pedagogical composers of our time, is a Texas favorite son.
His Preludes in Romantic style were created with the specific goal of familiarizing students with the
expressive and technical characteristics of the great Romantic composers.
Grade 5: The ingratiating sonatinas of Muzio Clementi and Friedrich Kuhlau represent the most skillful
treatment of works in this genre. These works introduce students to their first large-scale musical
structures and to the challenges of continuity and cohesiveness found in sonata form. In general, sonatinas
differ from sonatas by having smaller scale bridges between 1st and 2nd themes and smaller 2nd theme
areas and developments.
Grade 6: The understanding and mastery of J.S. Bach's 2 part inventions are essential cornerstones to
every pianist's development. This great music requires the successful coordination of 2 separate yet
interdependent voices along with an understanding of performance practice issues related to
ornamentation, style and articulation.
Grade 7: Edvard Grieg's unique style and musical language are perfect vehicles for understanding the
Romantic character piece. The successful performer of these works will bring Grieg's Nordic visions and
imagery to life in his or her interpretation.
Grade 8: The keyboard works of Scarlatti along with those Bach and Handel (all born in 1685) are the
greatest of the late Baroque era. Scarlatti created over 600 sonatas in a plethora of styles. The most
common structure found among them is binary form - AB. His works are noted for their technical
demands and musical acessibility.
Grade 9: Haydn, often referred to as "Papa," because of his role in codifying compositional practice into
what came to be known as the 'Classical' style; and Mozart, who created some of the most brilliant
manifestations of that style were personal friends and admirer's of each other's works. Though their
compositional styles have much in common, their individual approaches are readily distinguishable to
those familiar with their music. Students in this category will have the opportunity to discover the humor,
drama, and expression that invigorates each composer's unique approach to the sonata.
Grade 10: Frederic Chopin's 19 nocturnes (night pieces) represent the most eloquent creations in the
genre. These works continue a compositional style for the piano that was initiated by John Field, the Irish
composer and student of Muzio Clementi. Chopin drew inspiration for much of his melodic writing from
performances by great singers at the Parisian Opera. It was often the beauty of the human that voice
inspired the freedom and elasticity of his melodic writing in the Nocturnes. These works require that a
beautiful singing style (bel canto) be transferred to the piano. It is the realization of this trait in particular
that requires the utmost in musical and pianistic sophistication from the performer.
Grade 11: Johann Sebastian Bach's 2 books of 24 Prelude and Fugues represents one of the most
monumental undertakings in keyboard literature. Each of the 2 books presents a prelude and fugue in each
of the 24 major and minor key tonalities. The inclusion of these works gives students a rare opportunity in
a competitive setting to present both parts (i.e. Prelude and Fugue) of their choice work. The mastery of
these works represents the highest level of musical comprehension.
Grade 12: Beethoven's piano sonatas represent the apotheosis of works in this genre. It is essential that
every experienced student is able to come to terms with the musical, structural and technical demands of
these works.