Description

The syllabus includes nine selections from Lists A, B, and C, showcasing a diverse repertoire that spans various genres and styles. It features specially commissioned original works and arrangements, complemented by informative footnotes and essential syllabus details for exam preparation. Each piece is linked to online resources, providing access to inspiring video performances and additional learning materials. Notable highlights from the collection include "Last Dark Before Dawn" by Alonso Malik Pirio and "Clockwork Doll" by Shostakovich.

Songs / Content

• Minuet (2nd movt from Sonata in A, Kp. 83) [D. Scarlatti]
• Scherzo (from Musikalische Nebenstunden) [J. C. F. Bach]
• Hide and Seek (No. 6 from 30 Easy and Melodious Studies, Op. 66) [Schytte]
• The Lonesome Trail [Francis Faux]
• Where the Blackcap Sings (from More Ballads Without Words) [Heather Hammond]
• Last Dark Before Dawn [Alonso Malik Pirio]
• The Midnight Ball (from Naoko Ikeda: The Graded Collection) [Naoko Ikeda]
• Clockwork Doll (No. 6 from Children’s Notebook, Op. 69) [Shostakovich]
• Wade in the Water, arr. Önaç [African American Spiritual]