Level 1 Repertoire

Question 1

What are the pedagogical goals for the Level 1 List A piece, “Aria in F Major”, by J.C. Bach?

Answer 1

1. The anacrusis (upbeat) and its effect on the rhythmic pulse.
2. Ornament: the trill - what it is, what notes to play, and how to play it.
3. Baroque style, including portato (detached notes), strict steady tempo, and contrapuntal composition.

Question 2

What are the pedagogical goals for the Level 1 List B piece “Angelfish”, by Anne Crosby Gaudet?

Answer 2

1. Pedaling technique: rhythmic pedaling.
2. Hand crossing
3. Balance between melody and harmony
4. Clef changes on same line; starting with both hands in the treble clef

Question 3

What are the pedagogical goals for the Level 1 List C piece “Young Ludwig Exploring”, by Forrest Kinney?

Answer 3

1. Accents
2. Hand independence and rhythm coordination
3. Music history - famous melody; Beethoven.
4. Shaping repeated notes

Question 4

What are the pedagogical goals for the Level 1 Etude, “A Porcupine Dance” by Dmitri Kabalevsky?

Answer 4

1. Allegretto tempo
2. Staccatissimo articulation
3. Shifting hand positions; fingering
4. Mirroring of hands/fingering for contrary motion
5. Broken root position triads

Question 5

List your Level 1 repertoire choices, by category.

Answer 5

List A: Aria in F Major, by J.C. Bach
List B: Angelfish, by Anne Crosby Gaudet
List C: Young Ludwig Exploring, by Forrest Kinney
Etude: A Porcupine Dance, by Dmitri Kabalevsky
All from RCM 2015 Celebration Series Level 1 books.