Josephine Koh: Teachers’ Choice selected Piano Repertory and Studies Grade 4-5 (2019/2020)

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Examination Pieces for 2019 & 2020

Based on the graded piano examination syllabi of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

Teacher’s Choice, selected Piano repertory and studies for grades 4 and 5 compiled to provide teachers and students with good options for the 2019 and 2020 ABRSM piano examinations.

1. This collection of interesting and appealing piano pieces contains editorial suggestions for pedagogical purposes. Most teachers will find the performance points helpful in developing stylistics awareness in the students.
2. Examinations requirements aside, details on articulation, dynamics, fingering, pedal marks and tempo serve to provide a directed approach for students to strive towards achieving musical excellence and perfection.
3. Effective technical studies for each level have been included, as essential materials to develop higher technical skills.
4. Most important of all, enjoy the high standards of music typography – such clear, professionally laid scored supported by modern publishing technology and musical semiotics. The digital prints on quality cream-colored paper ensures comfort in the reading of music scores.

Grade 4

• A4    J. S. Bach    Minuet: 5th movt from French Suite No. 3 in B minor, BWV 814
• A5    Diabelli    Scherzo (Allegro): 2nd movt from Sonatina in G, Op. 151 No. 1
• A6    Haydn    Finale (Presto): 3rd movt from Sonata in A, Hob. XVI:26
• B1    W. Carroll    The Reef: No. 5 from In Southern Seas
• B4    Grechaninov    In the Fields: No. 10 from Glass Beads, Op. 123
• B5    Kullak    Grandmama Tells a Ghost Story: No. 3 from Scenes from Childhood, Op. 81
• B6    Tchaikovsky    Morning Prayer: No. 1 from Album for the Young, Op. 39
• C1    William Gillock    Holiday in Paris

Grade 5

• A4    W. F. Bach    Allegro in A
• A5    Handel    Aria in G: 4th movt from Suite in G, HWV 441
• A6    Kuhlau    Allegretto Grazioso: 2nd movt from Sonatina in C, Op. 55 No. 3
• B4    Bloch    Dream: No. 10 from Enfantines
• B5    Franck    Poco Lento: No. 5 from L’Organiste, Vol. 1
• B6    Schumann    Erinnerung: No. 28 from Album für die Jugend, Op. 68
• C4    Gillock    New Orleans Nightfall from New Orleans Jazz Styles
• C5     Poulenc    Valse Tyrolienne: No. 1 from Villageoises