Qualification Specification

MUSIC PERFORMANCE
GRADES

WOODWIND
Syllabus (Section 3)

This syllabus is specific to Woodwind and is part of the main

Qualification Specification: Music Performance Grades. The remainder
of that specification provides other relevant information for those
preparing for Performance Grades exams and applies to all subjects
(instruments). It can be found at [Link]/performancegrades
and should be read when preparing for an exam.
Qualification Specification: Performance Grades
Contents

3. Woodwind Performance Grades syllabus 2

Introducing the qualification 2
Grades 1–8: requirements and information 2
• Instruments2
• Selecting repertoire 3
• Preparing for the exam 6
Descant Recorder repertoire lists 8
Treble Recorder repertoire lists 17
Flute repertoire lists 29
Oboe repertoire lists 41
Clarinet repertoire lists 53
Bassoon repertoire lists 64
Saxophone repertoire lists 76

Programme form 95

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 3. Woodwind Performance Grades syllabus
Introducing the qualification
Performance Grades are new qualifications from ABRSM, introduced in 2020 to run alongside
our long-standing and respected Practical Grades. They allow learners to focus on and showcase
their performance skills if that is their preference. This additional suite of qualifications has
been designed to allow learners to play to their strengths and interests and still have their level
of achievement formally recognised with a regulated qualification that attracts UCAS points
(in the UK) at Grades 6–8. Performance Grades are accessible exams given their sole focus
on performance, without the assessment of any supporting tests. Instead they encourage the
selection of appropriate repertoire to be delivered in a sustained performance, even at the earliest
levels.
Musicians learn to play an instrument to explore and perform repertoire, which is why pieces, and
the way they can be combined to create a convincing and sustained performance, are the focus
of the exam. For Performance Grades, candidates are asked to present four pieces at each grade.
ABRSM Performance Grades draw on the same repertoire set for our Practical Grades. This
syllabus repertoire is organised into lists, which explore different traditions and styles, dating
from the Renaissance period to the present day. Choosing repertoire from different lists gives
candidates the opportunity to perform a balanced selection and demonstrate a range of skills.
Since Performance Grades focus on performance alone, the choice of repertoire is important, and
attention should be given to the way pieces are contrasted, the order in which they are presented,
and the different moods and characters they inhabit. This will enable candidates to demonstrate
their ability to deliver a coherent and convincing performance event, not just a series of individual
pieces. Credit for this is given through the performance as a whole assessment criteria that are
applied.

Grades 1–8: requirements and information

The syllabus repertoire is valid until 31 December 2021.
This section provides a summary of the most important points that teachers and candidates
need to know when taking ABRSM Performance Grades for Woodwind. Further details, as well as
administrative information about the exams, are given in ABRSM’s Exam Regulations (available
at [Link]/examregulations) which should be read before making an exam booking.

Instruments
Recorder: Candidates enter for an exam on Descant (Soprano) or Treble (Alto) recorder. There
are separate repertoire lists for each. Descant Recorder exams are available at Grades 1–5 only.
Flute: At Grades 1–3, candidates may play an adapted flute (e.g. non-metal and with curved head-
joint) sounding at concert pitch.
Oboe: At Grades 1–3 candidates may play an adapted (junior) oboe.
Clarinet: The majority of the pieces set on the repertoire lists are published for clarinet in B -;
pieces may be played on a clarinet in A where the repertoire list indicates a published edition for
this instrument. A clarinet in A may also be used for own-choice pieces written for the instrument.
At Grades 1–3, candidates may play a clarinet in E - or C (including those that have been adapted for
young beginners), provided the piano accompaniments are suitably transposed where necessary.
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Some pieces set at these grades are published with an accompaniment for clarinet in C and these
are indicated in the repertoire lists.
Bassoon: At Grades 1–3, candidates may play a reduced-size bassoon (sounding a fourth or
fifth above concert pitch), provided the piano accompaniments are suitably transposed where
necessary. Some pieces set at these grades are published with transposed accompaniments and
these are indicated in the repertoire lists.
Saxophone: Candidates enter for an exam on Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Baritone saxophone. There
are separate repertoire lists for the E - and B - instruments.
Some pieces and/or books listed refer to a specific saxophone. This information is included to
accurately reflect published titles and to give an indication of which instrument the piece was
originally intended for. However, all pieces set on the Alto or Baritone Saxophone in E - lists may
be played on either of those instruments in the exam. Similarly, all pieces set on the Soprano or
Tenor Saxophone in B - lists may be played on either of those instruments.
At Grades 1–3, candidates may play a non-metal saxophone.

Selecting repertoire
Number of pieces: Candidates present four pieces in one continuous performance. They choose
at least one piece from each of the three lists (A, B and C). The fourth piece can be from the
repertoire lists or a piece of the candidate’s choice. The pieces can be performed in any order. See
further programming requirements within this ‘Selecting repertoire’ section.
Own-choice piece: The following options and restrictions apply to the own-choice piece selection:
• the piece should be at the same standard, or above, as repertoire set for the grade being taken
(prior approval from ABRSM is not needed, and can’t be given)
• the piece may be chosen from any of the repertoire lists set for the grade (performing all four
pieces from the lists gives no advantage)
• the piece should exist in a published edition (either in print or downloadable), which candidates
should indicate on the programme form
• at Grades 6–8, the piece may be performed on a related instrument (see ‘Related instrument
option’)
• the piece may be a duet at any grade
• the piece may be an unaccompanied piece, as long as there are no more than two unaccom-
panied pieces in the programme
• the piece should not last less than the following timings for each grade (unless the overall
programme time would be exceeded; see ‘Programme times’):

Grade
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Minimum duration (mm:ss) 00:25 00:30 00:35 00:45 01:00 01:30 02:00 03:00

The other programming requirements described in this ‘Selecting repertoire’ section should also
be met.

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Programme times: The overall performance, including breaks between pieces and the inclusion
of a longer break if taken (see ‘Break’), should not exceed the maximum programme time set for
the grade, as follows:

Grade
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Maximum programme time
6 7 8 10 12 15 20 25
(minutes)

Break: Candidates may take one slightly longer break during their performance if they wish. The
break should not exceed the timing for the grade shown in the following table. Candidates should
indicate on the programme form where in the programme a planned break will be taken. The exam
recording should not be stopped during the break.

Grades
1–5 6–8
Maximum break time (minutes) 1 2

Accompaniment*: A live piano or wind (where the duet option is taken; see ‘Duets’) accompaniment
is required for all pieces, except those which are published as studies or unaccompanied works
(all List A and B pieces require a piano accompaniment; all List C pieces are unaccompanied).
Candidates provide their own accompanist(s) who may be their teacher. If necessary, an
accompanist may simplify any part of the accompaniment, as long as the result is musical.
Recorded accompaniments are not allowed.
Duets*: Candidates may perform a duet (or piece with a wind accompaniment) for one of their
pieces.
Unaccompanied pieces: Candidates may choose to perform up to two unaccompanied pieces.
Pieces that are published with an accompaniment should not be performed unaccompanied*.
Composers: Up to two pieces by the same composer may be performed. Where two or more
pieces/movements by a composer are required by the syllabus (i.e. under one list number and
indicated with an ‘and’), these are considered as one ‘piece’.
Repertoire lists: Every effort has been made to feature a broad range of repertoire to suit and
appeal to candidates of different ages, backgrounds and interests. Certain pieces may not be
suitable for every candidate for technical reasons or because of wider context (historical, cultural,
subject matter, lyrics if an arrangement of a song, etc.). Pieces should be considered carefully for
their appropriateness to each individual, which may need consultation between teachers and
parents/guardians. Teachers and parents/guardians should also exercise caution when allowing
younger candidates to research pieces online: [Link]/onlinesafety.
The repertoire lists are the same as for ABRSM Practical Grades. Candidates may not present the
same repertoire (in full or individual pieces) for the same grade of both qualifications, irrespective
of when the exams are taken.

* Given COVID-19 social-distancing requirements, we are temporarily relaxing the live accompaniment requirement for exams. Details of the
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Exam music & editions: Wherever the syllabus includes an arrangement or transcription
(appearing as ‘arr.’ or ‘trans.’ in the repertoire lists), the edition listed in the syllabus must be
used. For all other pieces, editions are listed for guidance only and candidates may use any edition
of their choice. This includes editions that are downloaded. Information on sourcing exam music
is given on page 7.
Repeats: In most cases, da capo and dal segno indications should be followed but other repeats
may or may not be included at candidates’ discretion (in order to achieve a musically satisfying
performance). If the syllabus specifies that a repeat should be included, this instruction should be
followed. If the syllabus indicates that a da capo/dal segno should be omitted, candidates have the
option to include or not. The maximum programme time should also be taken into consideration
when deciding whether to include repeats (see ‘Programme times’).
Cadenzas & tuttis: Unless the syllabus specifies differently, the inclusion of cadenzas, and/or
orchestral tuttis in full, is left to candidates’ discretion in order to achieve a stylistically appropriate
and musically satisfying performance. The maximum programme time should also be taken into
consideration when deciding whether to include cadenzas or tuttis (see ‘Programme times’).
Related instrument option: At Grades 6–8, candidates may choose to play their own choice
piece on a related instrument. The related instruments accepted are shown in the following table.
The piece chosen should be composed for the instrument used. No extra marks are awarded for
playing a related instrument.

Main instrument Related instrument(s)

Treble Recorder any other recorder
Flute Piccolo, Alto Flute
Oboe Cor Anglais
Clarinet E - Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
Bassoon Contrabassoon
Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Baritone Saxophone any one of the other three listed saxophones

Treble Recorder candidates at Grades 6–8 may also perform one of their three pieces chosen from
the repertoire lists on another recorder (where indicated in the lists). This means that up to two
pieces may be played on a different recorder at Grades 6–8.
Descant Recorder and Treble Recorder candidates at Grades 1–5 may choose an own-choice piece
to be played on any another recorder.
Saxophone candidates (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone) at all grades may perform one of their
three pieces chosen from the repertoire lists on one of the other three saxophones. This means
that up to two pieces may be played on a different saxophone at Grades 6–8.

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Preparing for the exam

Programme form & announcement: Candidates should complete a programme form and show it
to the camera at the start of the exam recording. The following information is required and should
be given in the order the pieces will be performed:
• Full piece information, including title and, as applicable, larger work title, movement/section
number and catalogue number (e.g. Opus, BWV etc.).
• The composers’ names.
• The list and number for each of the three pieces chosen from the syllabus repertoire lists (and
for the own-choice piece if also chosen from the lists).
• For own-choice repertoire, the following additional information is needed unless the piece is
chosen from the syllabus repertoire lists:
• the arranger’s/transcriber’s name, where applicable
• details of the edition used (title and publisher)
• The validity period (e.g. 2018–2021) of the syllabus repertoire lists that the pieces have been
chosen from.
• Where the break (if intended) will be taken.
• Where applicable, any related instrument(s) to be used.
A form that can be printed and completed is provided on page 95. Alternatively, the required
information can be written on a blank piece of paper.
As well as showing the form to the camera, candidates should show the opening of their own-
choice piece and announce the following information before beginning their performance:
• Name, subject (instrument) and grade.
• Piece title, composer name and list information (where applicable) for each piece, in the order
they will be performed.
If preferred, a Responsible Adult present may show the form and music to camera and make the
introductory announcement, as this does not form part of the performance.
Interpreting the score: Printed editorial suggestions such as fingering, phrasing, metronome
marks, realisation of ornaments, etc. do not need to be strictly observed. Whether the piece
contains musical indications or not, candidates are encouraged to interpret the score in a
musical and stylistic way. For pieces in a jazz style, candidates may add slight embellishment,
as stylistically appropriate, but not include extensive improvisation. Examiners’ marking will be
determined by how candidates’ decisions contribute to the musical outcome of each individual
piece and to the performance as a whole.
Performing from memory: There is no requirement to perform from memory although candidates
are encouraged to do so, if they believe it will enhance their performance. No extra marks are
directly awarded for performing from memory.
Ossias: Where an ossia (alternative musical line or note) occurs in the music, candidates may
choose either option unless the repertoire list specifies differently.
Tuning: Tuning should be completed before the exam recording is started. Once the performance
of the programme has begun, candidates are responsible for any tuning adjustments that may
be needed (all grades).

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Page-turns: Candidates need to manage any page-turns appropriately to avoid any adverse
effect on the performance as a whole, which examiners will be assessing. Candidates (and
accompanists) may use an extra copy of the music or a photocopy of a section of the piece
(but see ‘Photocopies’ below) to help with page-turns. They may also use a page-turner (prior
permission is not required; the turner may be the teacher).
Photocopies & downloads: Performing from unauthorised photocopies (or other kinds of copies)
or illegal downloads of copyright editions is not allowed. ABRSM may withhold the exam result
where we have evidence of an illegal copy (or copies) being used. In the UK, copies may be used
in certain limited circumstances – for full details, see the MPA’s Code of Fair Practice at www.
[Link]. In all other cases, application should be made to the copyright holder before
any copy is made.
Sourcing exam music: Exam music is available from music retailers and online, including at the
ABRSM music shop: [Link]/shop. Every effort has been made to make sure that the
publications listed will be available for the duration of the syllabus. We advise candidates to
get their music well before the exam in case items are not kept in stock by retailers. Non-exam
related questions about the music (e.g. editorial, availability) should be addressed to the relevant
publisher: contact details are listed at [Link]/publishers.

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Performance Grades 2018–2021
Descant Recorder 2018–2021

GRADE 1

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Anon. La chasse galante, arr. Le Clerc Vaudeville & Menuet (Schott)
2 Daquin Rigaudon, arr. Bowman Baroque Recorder Anthology for Soprano Recorder,
Vol. 1 (Schott)
3 Handel Menuett, arr. Bowman Baroque Recorder Anthology for Soprano Recorder,
Vol. 1 (Schott)
4 Galilei Saltarello, arr. Yeo Renaissance Recorder Anthology for Soprano (Descant)
Recorder, Vol. 1 (Schott)
5 Handel Gavotte, arr. Adams First Repertoire for Descant Recorder (Faber)
6 T. Morley Now is the month of Maying, arr. Bennetts & Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
Bowman (ABRSM)
7 Purcell Fairest Isle (from King Arthur), arr. Bennetts & Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
Bowman (ABRSM)
8 Trad. English Spanish Ladies, arr. Bullard Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
(ABRSM)
9 Trad. Amazing Grace, arr. Haughton Don’t You Just Love These Tunes for Descant Recorder
American (Kevin Mayhew)
10 Trad. Irish Cockles and Mussels, arr. Haughton Don’t You Just Love These Tunes for Descant Recorder
(Kevin Mayhew)
B 1 S. Binnington Strolling Mega Fun Recorder (Spartan Press)
2 Bonsor Scherzino or Legend The Really Easy Recorder Book (Faber)
3 Curtin, Barbera Theme from The Flintstones, arr. Haughton Don’t You Just Love These Tunes for Descant Recorder
& Hanna (Kevin Mayhew)
4 Gilkyson The Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book), Winner Scores All for Descant Recorder (Brass Wind )
arr. Lawrance
5 Alan The Race (from Fun Club for Descant Recorder, Alan Haughton: Fun Club for Descant Recorder,
Haughton Grade 0–1) Grade 0–1: Student Copy (Kevin Mayhew )
6 Rendall & Birdie Song, arr. Lawrance Winners Galore for Descant Recorder (Brass Wind )
Thomas
7 Trad. English Drunken Sailor, arr. Lawrance Winners Galore for Descant Recorder (Brass Wind )
8 Schumann Soldiers’ March (No. 2 from Album for the Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
Young, Op. 68), arr. Bennetts & Bowman (ABRSM)
9 Sarah Watts Humdinger Hoedown (from Fresh Air for Sarah Watts: Fresh Air for Descant Recorder
Descant Recorder) (Kevin Mayhew)
10 Pam Periwinkle Waltz or Dreaming (from Really Pam Wedgwood: Really Easy Jazzin’ About for Descant
Wedgwood Easy Jazzin’ About for Descant Recorder) Recorder (Faber)
C 1 Sally Adams Hot Coffee at the Silver Spoon Corral First Repertoire for Descant Recorder (Faber)
2 Kathryn Spring Song Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
Bennetts (ABRSM)
3 van Eyck Silvester inde Morgenstont or Onder de Linde van Eyck: Der Fluyten Lust-hof: The Beginners’
groene (from Der Fluyten Lust-hof) themes only Collection (XYZ)
4 Paul Harris King Richard, his Delight No. 1 from 50 Graded Studies for Recorder (Faber)
5 Trad. Gathering Peascods, arr. Adams & Harris No. 5 from 50 Graded Studies for Recorder (Faber)
6 Keuning Study in A minor (No. 21 from 30 Simple Studies) Keuning: 30 Simple Studies (Harmonia)
7 Mozart Air, arr. Puscoiu Classical Repertoire for Recorder (Mel Bay)
8 Trad. Waltzing Matilda, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Descant Recorder (Brass Wind)
Australian
9 Trad. Welsh Men of Harlech, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Descant Recorder (Brass Wind)
10 Sarah Watts Study in Green (from Fresh Air for Descant Sarah Watts: Fresh Air for Descant Recorder
Recorder) (Kevin Mayhew)

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GRADE 2

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Dowland The King of Denmark’s Galliard, arr. Yeo Renaissance Recorder Anthology for Soprano (Descant)
Recorder, Vol. 1 (Schott)
2 Susato Bergerette, arr. Yeo Renaissance Recorder Anthology for Soprano (Descant)
Recorder, Vol. 1 (Schott)
3 Holborne The Night Watch or The Honie-suckle, First Repertoire Pieces for Recorder (Descant/Soprano)
arr. Rosenberg (Boosey & Hawkes)
4 M. Marais March pour les matelots Vaudeville & Menuet (Schott)
5 North North’s Maggot, arr. Bowman Baroque Recorder Anthology for Soprano Recorder,
Vol. 1 (Schott)
6 Playford The British Toper (from The Dancing Master), Baroque Recorder Anthology for Soprano Recorder,
arr. Bowman Vol. 1 (Schott)
7 M. Praetorius Volte (from Terpsichore), arr. Bullard Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
(ABRSM)
8 Trad. Marcho di Rei, arr. Bullard Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
Provençal (ABRSM)
9 Telemann Andante (from Partita No. 1), arr. Bergmann First Repertoire for Descant Recorder (Faber)
10 Telemann Pastourelle, arr. Bergmann First Repertoire for Descant Recorder (Faber)
B 1 Anon., Simple Gifts (from Old American Songs 1), Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
arr. Copland arr. Bennetts & Bowman (ABRSM)
2 Humperdinck Evening Prayer (from Hänsel und Gretel), Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
arr. Bullard (ABRSM)
3 Keith Amos The Darting Kingfisher (No. 4 from The First Keith Amos: The First Amos Recorder Album
Amos Recorder Album) (CMA Publications)
4 Burt Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head (from Butch Winner Scores All for Descant Recorder (Brass Wind )
Bacharach Cassidy and the Sundance Kid), arr. Lawrance
5 Schubert Briar-Rose (Heidenröslein), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Descant Recorder (Brass Wind )
6 S. Binnington Light Rock Mega Fun Recorder (Spartan Press)
7 Bonsor Caribbean or The Merry-Go-Round The Really Easy Recorder Book (Faber)
8 Alan Groovy Baby (from Fun Club for Descant Alan Haughton: Fun Club for Descant Recorder,
Haughton Recorder, Grade 2–3) Grade 2–3: Student Copy (Kevin Mayhew )
9 Trad. Rábaközi táncnóták, arr. Daróci Bárdos A banyának három lába (Hungarian Folk Song
Hungarian Arrangements) (Editio Musica Budapest)
10 Pam Cat Walk (from Easy Jazzin’ About for Descant Pam Wedgwood: Easy Jazzin’ About for Descant
Wedgwood Recorder) Recorder (Faber)
C 1 Sally Adams Allegro vivo No. 17 from 50 Graded Studies for Recorder (Faber)
2 E. Widmann Rosina (Allemande) No. 11 from 50 Graded Studies for Recorder (Faber)
3 Kathryn Pip’s Pedal Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
Bennetts (ABRSM)
4 Elizabeth Dumdiddle Drakes or Diddledum Ducks Elizabeth Cooper: The Woodpecker and Friends
Cooper (No. 4 or No. 5 from The Woodpecker and (Kirklees Music)
Friends) unaccompanied
5 van Eyck Al hebben de Princen haren (from Der Fluyten van Eyck: Der Fluyten Lust-hof: The Beginners’
Lust-hof) Theme and Modo 2 (Var. 1) Collection (XYZ) or No. 19 from 50 Graded Studies for
Recorder (Faber)
6 Handel Impertinence, arr. Puscoiu Classical Repertoire for Recorder (Mel Bay)
7 Purcell Martial Air, arr. Puscoiu Classical Repertoire for Recorder (Mel Bay)
8 Keuning Study in G (No. 30 from 30 Simple Studies) Keuning: 30 Simple Studies (Harmonia)

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COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

9 Trad. Buffalo Girls, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Descant Recorder (Brass Wind)
American
10 Sarah Watts Study in Blue (from Fresh Air for Descant Sarah Watts: Fresh Air for Descant Recorder
Recorder) (Kevin Mayhew)

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GRADE 3

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Anon. Le Menuet à 4–6 coupé or La chapelière, Vaudeville & Menuet (Schott)
arr. Le Clerc
2 Anon. English Watkins Ale, arr. Hechler Spielbuch for Descant Recorder (Moeck)
3 Handel Menuett, arr. Hechler Spielbuch for Descant Recorder (Moeck)
4 Beethoven Maigesang, Op. 52 No. 4, arr. Bullard Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
(ABRSM)
5 Susato Basse danse bergeret (from Musyck Boexken), Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
arr. Bullard (ABRSM)
6 Gluck Aria (from Orfeo ed Euridice), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Descant Recorder (Brass Wind )
7 Gossec Tambourin, arr. Griffiths World Famous Classics for Recorder (Fentone )
8 Haydn Pastorale (1st movt from Partie), arr. Bergmann First Repertoire for Descant Recorder (Faber)
9 Purcell Rondo (from The Fairy Queen, Z. 629), Purcell A Second Set of Theatre Tunes or Baroque
arr. Beechey or arr. Kostujak Recorder Anthology for Soprano Recorder, Vol. 2 (Schott)
10 Telemann Allegro, arr. Kostujak Baroque Recorder Anthology for Soprano Recorder,
Vol. 2 (Schott)
B 1 Keith Amos May Dawn (No. 6 from The First Amos Recorder Keith Amos: The First Amos Recorder Album
Album) (CMA Publications)
2 Howard Blake Walking in the Air (from The Snowman), Winner Scores All for Descant Recorder (Brass Wind )
arr. Lawrance
3 Tchaikovsky Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy (from The Winner Scores All for Descant Recorder (Brass Wind )
Nutcracker), arr. Lawrance
4 Paolo Conte At Sunset, arr. Adams First Repertoire for Descant Recorder (Faber)
5 Alan Celtic Dance or Seven Seas Hornpipe (from Alan Haughton: Fun Club for Descant Recorder,
Haughton Fun Club for Descant Recorder, Grade 2–3) Grade 2–3: Student Copy (Kevin Mayhew )
6 Hindemith March (from Let’s Build a Town), arr. Bennetts Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
& Bowman (ABRSM)
7 Prokofiev March (No. 10 from Musiques d’enfants, Op. 65), Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
arr. Bennetts & Bowman (ABRSM)
8 Russell-Smith Warm and Cosy or Lumpy Custard Blues (from Russell-Smith: Easy Blue Recorder (Universal)
Easy Blue Recorder)
9 Trad. Irish When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, arr. Campbell Celtic Folk Songs for All Ages for Soprano Recorder
(Curnow Music)
10 Trad. Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor, arr. Curnow Celtic Folk Songs for All Ages for Soprano Recorder
Newfoundland (Curnow Music)
C 1 Peter Bowman Winter Solstice Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 1
(ABRSM)
2 Elizabeth Cheeky Sparrow (No. 8 from The Woodpecker Elizabeth Cooper: The Woodpecker and Friends
Cooper and Friends) unaccompanied (Kirklees Music)
3 van Eyck Janneman en Alemoer (from Der Fluyten van Eyck: Der Fluyten Lust-hof: The Beginners’
Lust-hof) complete Collection (XYZ)
4 Hinke Allegro marciale No. 24 from 50 Graded Studies for Recorder (Faber)
5 Playford ‘Twas within a Furlong of Edinburgh Town No. 23 from 50 Graded Studies for Recorder (Faber)
6 de Lavigne Allegro giocoso (from Sonata ‘La Persane’), Classical Repertoire for Recorder (Mel Bay)
arr. Puscoiu
7 Mozart Minuet (from Eine kleine Nachtmusik), P. 83 from Classical Repertoire for Recorder (Mel Bay)
arr. Puscoiu
8 Jan Nykl Study in C (No. 6 from 35 Studies) Jan Nykl: 35 Studies (Bärenreiter Praha)

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COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

9 Trad. Irish Molly on the Shore, arr. Bowman Irish Folk Tunes for Descant Recorder (Schott)
10 Sarah Watts Study in Orange or Study in Pink (from Fresh Sarah Watts: Fresh Air for Descant Recorder
Air for Descant Recorder) (Kevin Mayhew)

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GRADE 4

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Anon. Les Grâces et l’enjouement, arr. Le Clerc Vaudeville & Menuet (Schott)
2 Aubert Le Moulinet I and Le Moulinet II, arr. Kostujak Baroque Recorder Anthology for Soprano Recorder,
Vol. 2 (Schott)
3 Babell Boree, arr. Kostujak Baroque Recorder Anthology for Soprano Recorder,
Vol. 2 (Schott)
4 Caix Muzette, arr. Kostujak Baroque Recorder Anthology for Soprano Recorder,
d’Hervelois Vol. 2 (Schott)
5 J. S. Bach Rondeau (from Suite No. 2, BWV 1067), J. S. Bach: Suite No. 2: The Seven Dances of BWV 1067
arr. Robinson for Descant Recorder (Peacock Press)
6 Handel Rondeau and Gigue (from Almira), arr. Bali & P. 8 and P. 9 from Handel Ballet Music for Descant
Kecskeméti Recorder (Editio Musica Budapest)
7 Hook Allegretto (from Sonata in G, Op. 99 No. 2), Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 2
arr. Bennetts & Bowman (ABRSM)
8 James Oswald Pastorale, andantino (1st movt from Sonata in Thistle & Minuet (Schott)
G, ‘The Thistle’)
9 Stölzel & Bist du bei mir, arr. Cowles World Famous Classics for Recorder (Fentone )
J. S. Bach
10 Telemann Siciliana and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from First Repertoire Pieces for Recorder (Descant/Soprano)
Partita No. 2 in G, TWV 41:G2) (Boosey & Hawkes) or Telemann: Die kleine
Kammermusik: 6 Partiten (Amadeus or Bärenreiter)
B 1 Bonsor Get Up and Go! or Waltz for Mo (No. 1 or No. 5 Bonsor: Jazzy Recorder 2 (Universal)
from Jazzy Recorder 2)
2 Fauré Pavane, Op. 50, arr. Cowles World Famous Classics for Recorder (Fentone )
3 Hand Danse-Pastorale (No. 2 from Petite Suite Hand: Petite Suite Champêtre, Op. 67 (Boosey &
Champêtre, Op. 67) Hawkes)
4 Kabalevsky Scherzo (from 30 Pieces for Children, Op. 27), Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 2
arr. Bennetts & Bowman (ABRSM)
5 Lichner Zu Hause, Op. 134 No. 6, arr. Bennetts & Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 2
Bowman (ABRSM)
6 G. Lewin Pussyfoot Up Front for Descant Recorder (Brass Wind)
7 Christopher Catwalk (No. 13 from Microjazz for Recorder) Christopher Norton: Microjazz for Recorder
Norton (Boosey & Hawkes)
8 Russell-Smith Fred ’n’ Ginger or Ragtime Razzle (No. 2 or Russell-Smith: Jazzy Recorder 1 (Universal)
No. 3 from Jazzy Recorder 1)
9 Trad. A banyának három lába, arr. Daróci Bárdos A banyának három lába (Hungarian Folk Song
Hungarian Arrangements) (Editio Musica Budapest)
10 John Turner Intrada (No. 1 from Four Diversions) John Turner: Four Diversions (Forsyth)
C 1 Sally Adams Fred’s Frolic No. 29 from 50 Graded Studies for Recorder (Faber)
2 Playford Lumps of Pudding No. 32 from 50 Graded Studies for Recorder (Faber)
3 Kathryn Waltz for Anna Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 2
Bennetts (ABRSM)
4 Joannes Vivo (No. 4 from 12 Melodious Exercises) Joannes Collette: 12 Melodious Exercises (Universal)
Collette
5 van Eyck Doen Daphne d’over schoone Maeght (from van Eyck: Der Fluyten Lust-hof: The Beginners’
Der Fluyten Lust-hof) Theme and Modo 2 Collection (XYZ)
6 Keuning Study in G (No. 5 from 10 Difficult Studies) Keuning: 10 Difficult Studies (Harmonia)
7 Matthysz Petite Brande (from Der Gooden Fluyt-Hemel) Matthysz: Solos from Der Gooden Fluyt-Hemel (Schott)
complete
8 Jan Nykl Study in D (No. 9 from 35 Studies) Jan Nykl: 35 Studies (Bärenreiter Praha)

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9 O’Carolan Planxty O’Rourke, arr. Bowman Irish Folk Tunes for Descant Recorder (Schott)
10 Sarah Watts Coffee Bean Carnival! First Repertoire for Descant Recorder (Faber)

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GRADE 5

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 J. S. Bach Bourée 1 and Bourée 2 (from Suite No. 2, J. S. Bach: Suite No. 2: The Seven Dances of BWV 1067
BWV 1067), arr. Robinson DC Bourée 1 for Descant Recorder (Peacock Press)
2 Bigaglia Andante and Presto (3rd and 4th movts from Bigaglia: 12 Sonatas, Op. 1, Nos 1–4 (Amadeus)
Sonata in G, Op. 1 No. 2)
3 Caix Tambourin 1 and Tambourin 2 (4th and Caix d’Hervelois: Suite in C, Op. 6 No. 4 (Moeck)
d’Hervelois 5th movts from Suite in C, Op. 6 No. 4)
DC Tambourin 1
4 Corelli Vivace and Allegro (from Concerto grosso, Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 2
‘Christmas Concerto’, Op. 6 No. 8), arr. Bennetts (ABRSM)
& Bowman
5 Earl of Kelly Largo Thistle & Minuet (Schott)
6 Handel Air and Variations 1–3, arr. Wilson & Jones Handel: The Harmonious Blacksmith Variations (Schott)
observing repeats or Concert Collection for Soprano Saxophone (Schott)
7 Mondonville Airs 1 and 2 Vaudeville & Menuet (Schott)
8 J. Reid Moderato and Giga: Allegro (3rd and 4th movts J. Reid: Three Solos for Descant Recorder
from Solo No. 2 in G) (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Giuseppe Allegro assai (2nd movt from Sonata in G, Op. 2 Giuseppe Sammartini: Two Sonatas for Descant
Sammartini No. 1) Recorder (Amadeus)
10 Telemann Aria 3 and Aria 6 (4th and 7th movts from Telemann: Die kleine Kammermusik: 6 Partiten
Partita No. 4 in G minor, TWV 41:g2) (Amadeus or Bärenreiter)
B 1 Bonsor Nice ’n’ Easy (No. 2 from Jazzy Recorder 2) Bonsor: Jazzy Recorder 2 (Universal)
2 Alan Bullard By River… (No. 2 from Three Diversions) Alan Bullard: Three Diversions (Forsyth)
3 Chopin Mazurka, Op. 30 No. 1, arr. Bullard Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 2
(ABRSM)
4 Debussy The Little Shepherd (from Children’s Corner), Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 2
arr. Bennetts & Bowman (ABRSM)
5 Golland Ragtime (No. 1 from New World Dances, Op. 62) Golland: New World Dances, Op. 62 (Forsyth)
observing 1st repeat
6 Peter Hope Fairly Shot of Her (No. 3 from Geordie Tunes) Peter Hope: Geordie Tunes (Forsyth)
7 Joplin Elite Syncopations, arr. Robinson Joplin: Rags, Book 1 for Descant Recorder
(Peacock Press)
8 Philip Lane Courtly Dance (No. 2 from Suite ancienne) Philip Lane: Suite ancienne (Forsyth)
9 Jayson Mackie Wallaby Hop (No. 1 from Around the World Jayson Mackie: Around the World with my Recorder
with my Recorder) (Peacock Press)
10 Russell-Smith A Little Latin or Blue for a Girl (No. 4 or No. 5 Russell-Smith: Jazzy Recorder 1 (Universal)
from Jazzy Recorder 1)
C 1 Blatt Allegro No. 42 from 50 Graded Studies for Recorder (Faber)
2 Boismortier Rondeau No. 40 from 50 Graded Studies for Recorder (Faber)
3 Paul Harris Oswald’s Frolick No. 44 from 50 Graded Studies for Recorder (Faber)
4 Peter Bowman Dance of the Raindrops Time Pieces for Descant/Soprano Recorder, Vol. 2
(ABRSM)
5 Joannes Leggiero (No. 8 from 12 Melodious Exercises) Joannes Collette: 12 Melodious Exercises (Universal)
Collette
6 van Eyck De France Courant (from Der Fluyten Lust-hof) van Eyck: Der Fluyten Lust-hof: The Beginners’
complete Collection (XYZ)
7 Keuning Study in C (No. 4 from 10 Difficult Studies) Keuning: 10 Difficult Studies (Harmonia)
8 Hans-Martin A Kind of March and Unfamiliar Paths (Nos 8 Hans-Martin Linde: 14 Miniatures (Schott)
Linde and 9 from 14 Miniatures)

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9 Matthysz Tweede Nachteghaeltje (from Der Gooden Matthysz: Solos from Der Gooden Fluyt-Hemel (Schott)
Fluyt-Hemel) complete
10 Jan Nykl Study in C minor (No. 21 from 35 Studies) Jan Nykl: 35 Studies (Bärenreiter Praha)

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Treble Recorder 2018–2021

GRADE 1

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 J. S. Bach A Christmas Song, arr. Bergmann Concert Repertoire for Recorder (Faber)
2 Handel Gavotte, arr. Bergmann Concert Repertoire for Recorder (Faber)
3 Naudot Babiole, arr. Bergmann Concert Repertoire for Recorder (Faber)
4 Blow Air, arr. Hooker Easy Baroque Repertoire (Peacock Press)
5 Haydn Poco adagio (from String Quartet, ‘Emperor’, Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Op. 76 No. 3), arr. Bennetts & Bowman
6 Lully Minuet, arr. Bullard Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
7 Shield The Ploughboy (from The Farmer), arr. Bullard Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
8 Susato Ronde ‘Mon amy’, arr. Rosenberg The Renaissance Recorder (Treble) (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Trad. Irish Cockles and Mussels, arr. Haughton Don’t You Just Love These Tunes for Treble Recorder
(Kevin Mayhew)
10 Trad. Welsh All Through the Night, arr. da Costa Treble Recorder Medley (Cramer)
observing repeat

B 1 Walter Pony Trot Concert Repertoire for Recorder (Faber)

Bergmann
2 Curtin, Barbera Theme from The Flintstones, arr. Haughton Don’t You Just Love These Tunes for Treble Recorder
& Hanna (Kevin Mayhew)
3 Gilkyson The Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book), Winner Scores All for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind )
arr. Lawrance
4 Alan Cool It! or Calm Seas (from Fun Club for Treble Alan Haughton: Fun Club for Treble Recorder,
Haughton Recorder, Grade 0–1) Grade 0–1 (Kevin Mayhew)
5 A. Ridout Lingering by the Wayside or Stepping Out A. Ridout: A Day in the Country for Treble Recorder
Along a Road (No. 2 or No. 6 from A Day in the (ABRSM)
Country for Treble Recorder)
6 Schubert Entr’acte (from Rosamunde, D. 797), Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
arr. Bennetts & Bowman
7 Schumann Melody (No. 1 from Album for the Young, Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Op. 68), arr. Bullard observing repeats
8 Trad. English Drunken Sailor, arr. Lawrance Winners Galore for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind )
9 Trad. English Portsmouth, arr. Lawrance Winners Galore for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind )
10 Trad. Sly Mongoose, arr. da Costa Treble Recorder Medley (Cramer)
Jamaican
C 1 Sally Adams Study No. 1 or Study No. 2 Treble Recorder Studies, Book 1 (Cramer)
2 Anon. No. 3 (from Tunes for the Canary Bird) The Bird Fancyer’s Delight (Schott) or
No. 82 from Altblockflöten-Solobuch (Schott)
3 Anon. No. 1 (from Tunes for the Parrot) The Bird Fancyer’s Delight (Schott) or
No. 79 from Altblockflöten-Solobuch (Schott)
4 Kathryn Chalk and Cheese Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Bennetts
5 Keuning Moderato or Allegretto (No. 2 or No. 12 from Keuning: 25 Studies (Harmonia)
25 Studies)
6 M. Praetorius Gavotte 1 (from Terpischore), arr. Capek No. 45 from 50 Renaissance Dance Tunes (Schott)
7 Zanetti Bergamasca (from Il Scolaro), arr. Capek No. 49 from 50 Renaissance Dance Tunes (Schott)
8 Trad. Give Me Joy in My Heart, arr. Lawrance Winners Galore for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind)
9 Trad. Irish Fairy Dance, arr. Robinson Traditional Irish Music for Treble Recorder
(Peacock Press)
10 Trad. Welsh Men of Harlech, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind)

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GRADE 2

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Anon. La rocha el fuso, arr. Bullard Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
2 Mozart Allegro, K. 3, arr. Bennetts & Bowman Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
3 Dornel Marche des Vestales (from Concert Calotin), Baroque Recorder Anthology for Alto Recorder, Vol. 3
arr. Kostujak (Schott)
4 Jean Bourrée, arr. Kostujak Baroque Recorder Anthology for Alto Recorder, Vol. 3
Hotteterre (Schott)
5 Mozart Aria (from The Marriage of Figaro), Winners Galore for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind )
arr. Lawrance
6 Playford The Merry Milkmaids (from The Dancing The Renaissance Recorder (Treble) (Boosey & Hawkes)
Master)
7 Purcell Hornpipe (from Abdelazar, Z. 570), arr. Hooker Easy Baroque Repertoire (Peacock Press)
8 Susato Pavane – Si par souffrir, arr. Rosenberg or First Repertoire Pieces for Recorder (Treble/Alto)
arr. Robinson (Boosey & Hawkes) or
Susato: Danserye: Selected Dances (Peacock Press)
9 Telemann Andante (from Partita No. 1), arr. Bergmann Concert Repertoire for Recorder (Faber)
10 Telemann Pastourelle, arr. Bergmann Concert Repertoire for Recorder (Faber)
B 1 Burt Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head Winner Scores All for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind )
Bacharach (from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid),
arr. Lawrance
2 Van Morrison Moondance, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind )
3 Bartók Sorrow (from For Children, Vol. 2), Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
arr. Bennetts & Bowman
4 MacDowell To a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches, Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Op. 51), arr. Bennetts & Bowman
5 Walter Variations on ‘Lavender’s Blue’ Concert Repertoire for Recorder (Faber)
Bergmann
6 Daly Postman Pat, arr. Lawrance Winners Galore for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind )
7 Trombey Eyelevel (Theme from Van der Valk), Winners Galore for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind )
arr. Lawrance
8 Alan The Waltz (from Fun Club for Treble Recorder, Alan Haughton: Fun Club for Treble Recorder,
Haughton Grade 1–2) Grade 1–2 (Kevin Mayhew)
9 Ivanovici Waves of the Danube, arr. Adams Treble Recorder Medley (Cramer)
10 A. Ridout Up and Down Hill (No. 3 from A Day in the A. Ridout: A Day in the Country for Treble Recorder
Country for Treble Recorder) (ABRSM)
C 1 Anon. No. 2 (from Tunes for the Starling) The Bird Fancyer’s Delight (Schott)
2 Anon. No. 2 (from Tunes for the Parrot) The Bird Fancyer’s Delight (Schott) or
No. 107 from Altblockflöten-Solobuch (Schott)
3 Anon. Miller of Mansfield No. 117 from Altblockflöten-Solobuch (Schott)
4 J. S. Bach Minuet (from Suite in G minor), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind)
5 Trad. Buffalo Girls, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind)
American
6 Kathryn Fancy Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Bennetts
7 Doris da Costa Study No. 5 or Study No. 9 Treble Recorder Studies, Book 1 (Cramer)
8 Keuning Tempo di Minuetto or Scherzando Keuning: 25 Studies (Harmonia)
(No. 3 or No. 7 from 25 Studies)
9 E. Köhler Study in G No. 19 from 150 Classical Studies (Universal)
10 Trad. Irish Saddle the Pony, arr. Robinson Traditional Irish Music for Treble Recorder
(Peacock Press)

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GRADE 3

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Anon. The King’s Mistress, arr. Rosenberg The Renaissance Recorder (Treble) (Boosey & Hawkes)
or First Repertoire Pieces for Recorder (Treble/Alto)
(Boosey & Hawkes)
2 Anon. Wilson’s Love, arr. Rosenberg The Renaissance Recorder (Treble) (Boosey & Hawkes)
or First Repertoire Pieces for Recorder (Treble/Alto)
(Boosey & Hawkes)
3 Byrd La volta, arr. Bullard Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
4 M.-A. Prelude (from Te Deum, H. 146), arr. Bennetts Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Charpentier & Bowman
5 Byrd Wolsey’s Wilde, arr. Hand Music for Treble Recorder, Book 1 (Kevin Mayhew)
6 Haydn Minuet (from Flute Trio), arr. Hand Music for Treble Recorder, Book 1 (Kevin Mayhew)
omitting DC
7 Dornel Marche des Evaporés (from Concert Calotin), Baroque Recorder Anthology for Alto Recorder, Vol. 3
arr. Kostujak (Schott)
8 Gluck Aria (from Orfeo ed Euridice), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind )
9 Schickhardt Air, arr. Bergmann Concert Repertoire for Recorder (Faber)
10 Vivaldi Largo cantabile (from Concerto in D, Vivaldi: Slow Movements for Recorder (Treble)
‘Il Gardellino’, RV 90), arr. Robinson (Peacock Press)
B 1 Doris da Costa Scribbles Treble Recorder Medley (Cramer)
2 Grieg Solveig’s Song (from Peer Gynt), arr. Bennetts Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
& Bowman
3 Kid Ory Muskrat Ramble, arr. Bullard Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
4 Alan Celtic Dance or Seven Seas Hornpipe (from Alan Haughton: Fun Club for Treble Recorder,
Haughton Fun Club for Treble Recorder, Grade 2–3) Grade 2–3 (Kevin Mayhew)
5 Joplin The Strenuous Life, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind )
6 Tchaikovsky Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy (from Winner Scores All for Treble Recorder (Brass Wind )
The Nutcracker, Op. 71), arr. Lawrance
7 Mizzy Theme from The Addams Family, Don’t You Just Love These Tunes for Treble Recorder
arr. Haughton (Kevin Mayhew)
8 A. Ridout Pastorale A. Ridout: Pastorale (Forsyth)
9 Rubinstein Melody in F, arr. Hand Music for Treble Recorder, Book 1 (Kevin Mayhew)
10 Schumann Romance, arr. Bergmann Concert Repertoire for Recorder (Faber)
C 1 Sally Adams Study No. 35: Swing It! Treble Recorder Studies, Book 1 (Cramer)
2 Playford Study No. 30: Mr Isaac’s Maggot Treble Recorder Studies, Book 1 (Cramer)
3 Anon. Nos 1 and 5 (from Tunes for the Canary Bird) The Bird Fancyer’s Delight (Schott) or
Nos 73 and 104 from Altblockflöten-Solobuch (Schott)
4 Anon. I wish I may die if I do (from The Compleat No. 135 from Altblockflöten-Solobuch (Schott)
Tutor for the Flute)
5 Kathryn Colourful G Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Bennetts
6 Gariboldi Study in G No. 42 from 150 Classical Studies (Universal)
7 Soussmann Study in D or Study in G minor No. 31 or No. 33 from 150 Classical Studies (Universal)
8 Keuning Giocoso or Allegro (No. 14 or No. 19 from Keuning: 25 Studies (Harmonia)
25 Studies)
9 Trad. Scotch Tune No. 13 from The Flute Master (Schott)
10 Trad. Irish Off to California omitting DC or Traditional Irish Music for Treble Recorder
Dingle Regatta, arr. Robinson (Peacock Press)

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GRADE 4

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Beethoven Capriccio, arr. Bergmann Concert Repertoire for Recorder (Faber)
2 F. Couperin Soeur Monique, arr. Hand Music for Treble Recorder, Book 2 (Kevin Mayhew)
3 Purcell Chaconne (from The Fairy Queen, Z. 629), Music for Treble Recorder, Book 2 (Kevin Mayhew)
arr. Hand
4 Giuliani Dance No. 12 (from La Tersicore del Nord, Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
Op. 147), arr. Bennetts & Bowman
5 Mozart Rondo (from Viennese Sonatina No. 4), Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Bennetts & Bowman
6 Trad. Irish I’ll mend your pots and kettles, arr. Bullard Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
7 Handel Adagio and Presto (3rd and 4th movts from Handel: Sonata in G minor, HWV 360, Op. 1 No. 2 (Schott)
Sonata in G minor, HWV 360, Op. 1 No. 2) or Handel: Complete Sonatas for Recorder (Faber or
Bärenreiter) or First Repertoire Pieces for Recorder
(Treble/Alto) (Boosey & Hawkes)
8 Jean Baptiste Largo (1st movt from Sonata in G, Op. 1 No. 3) First Repertoire Pieces for Recorder (Treble/Alto)
Loeillet (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Mozart Menuetto (from Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Music for Treble Recorder, Book 1 (Kevin Mayhew)
K. 525), arr. Hand
10 Vivaldi Largo (from Concerto, RV 94), arr. Robinson Vivaldi: Slow Movements for Recorder (Treble)
(Peacock Press)
B 1 Bizet Seguidilla (from Carmen), arr. Rosenberg Amazing Solos for Treble/Alto Recorder
(Boosey & Hawkes)
2 Warlock Basse Danse (from Capriol Suite), Amazing Solos for Treble/Alto Recorder
arr. Rosenberg (Boosey & Hawkes)
3 A. Cooke Arietta Recital Pieces, Vol. 2 (Forsyth)
4 Steele Song Recital Pieces, Vol. 2 (Forsyth)
5 Viktor Fortin Blues (No. 1 from Jolly Joker) Viktor Fortin: Jolly Joker (Doblinger)
6 Michael Sleepy Waltz or Fiesta (No. 2 or No. 5 from Michael Jacques: Sounds Good! for Recorder (ABRSM)
Jacques Sounds Good! for Recorder)
7 Milford Andantino or Andante (No. 1 or No. 2 from Milford: Three Airs (OUP)
Three Airs)
8 Jim Parker Soldier, Soldier or The Midsomer Murders The Music of Jim Parker for Treble Recorder
(Brass Wind)
9 Saint-Saëns The Elephant (from The Carnival of the Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
Animals), arr. Bennetts & Bowman
10 Stanford Scherzino, arr. Hand Music for Treble Recorder, Book 1 (Kevin Mayhew)
C 1 Anon. Allmand No. 49 from Altblockflöten-Solobuch (Schott) or
No. 33 from The Flute Master (Schott)
2 G. Bononcini Prelude No. 24 from The Flute Master (Schott)
3 Peter Bowman Mexican Jumping Beans Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
4 Dorus Rondo No. 41 from Treble Recorder Studies, Book 1 (Cramer)
5 Tulou Study in G No. 36 from Treble Recorder Studies, Book 1 (Cramer) or
No. 108 from 150 Classical Studies (Universal)
6 Soussmann Study in D minor No. 41 from 150 Classical Studies (Universal)
7 Keuning Presto (No. 16 from 25 Studies) Keuning: 25 Studies (Harmonia)
8 Krähmer Trauer-Marsch No. 160 from Altblockflöten-Solobuch (Schott)
9 Telemann Allegro (2nd movt from Fantasia No. 1 in C, No. 34 from Altblockflöten-Solobuch (Schott) or
TWV 40:2), arr. Linde or arr. Harras or Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Treble Recorder (Bärenreiter)
arr. Robinson or P. 21 from The Solo Recorder, Vol. 1 (Peacock Press)
10 Trad. Irish Julia Delaney or The Maid of the Spinning Traditional Irish Music for Treble Recorder
Wheel, arr. Robinson (Peacock Press)
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GRADE 5

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Beethoven Rondo (from Sonata in G minor, Op. 49 No. 1), Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Bullard
2 Dornel Chaconne in C, arr. Bennetts & Bowman Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
3 Boccherini Minuet, arr. Hand Music for Treble Recorder, Book 1 (Kevin Mayhew)
4 F. M. Veracini Largo (from Sonata No. 2), arr. Hand Music for Treble Recorder, Book 1 (Kevin Mayhew)
5 Dornel Le Zephir (from Sonata No. 1 in B -), arr. Nitz Baroque Recorder Anthology for Alto Recorder, Vol. 3
(Schott)
6 Handel Alla Siciliana and Allegro (3rd and 4th movts Handel: Sonata in F, HWV 369, Op. 1 No. 11 (Schott) or
from Sonata in F, HWV 369, Op. 1 No. 11) Handel: Complete Sonatas for Recorder
(Faber or Bärenreiter)
7 Handel Vivace (2nd movt from Sonata in D minor Handel: Complete Sonatas for Recorder (Faber or
(Fitzwilliam Sonata No. 3), HWV 367a) Bärenreiter) or Handel: The Fitzwilliam Sonatas (Schott)
8 B. Marcello Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from B. Marcello: Sonatas for Treble Recorder, Op. 2, Vol. 1
Sonata in D minor, Op. 2 No. 2) (Bärenreiter) or B. Marcello: 12 Sonatas for Flute, Op. 2,
Vol. 1 (Editio Musica Budapest) or First Repertoire
Pieces for Recorder (Treble/Alto) (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Purcell Grand Dance (from King Arthur), arr. Hand Music for Treble Recorder, Book 2 (Kevin Mayhew)
10 Vivaldi Andante and Allemande (1st and 2nd movts Vivaldi: Sonata in F, RV 52 (Schott) or
from Sonata in F, RV 52) Three Baroque Recorder Sonatas (Forberg)
B 1 Bender Mässig bewegt (1st movt from Sonata for Bender: Sonata for Treble Recorder (Schott)
Treble Recorder)
2 Bizet Entr’acte (from Carmen), arr. Bennetts & Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
Bowman
3 Grieg Gavotte and Musette (from The Holberg Suite), Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Bullard
4 Vaughan Fantasia on Greensleeves, arr. Bennetts & Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
Williams Bowman
5 Alan Bullard Rondino Recital Pieces, Vol. 2 (Forsyth)
6 Nicholas Caprice Recital Pieces, Vol. 2 (Forsyth)
Marshall
7 Viktor Fortin Fire on Ice (No. 7 from Jolly Joker) Viktor Fortin: Jolly Joker (Doblinger)
8 Michael Dance (2nd movt from Midsummer Suite) Michael Jacques: Midsummer Suite (Roberton)
Jacques
9 Joplin Solace, arr. Amandi Joplin: Six Ragtimes for Treble Recorder
(Heinrichshofen)
10 Jim Parker Ground Force or The Music of Jim Parker for Treble Recorder
The House of Eliott glissandi optional (Brass Wind)
C 1 Sally Adams Study No. 9: Tyrol Tune Treble Recorder Studies, Book 2 (Cramer)
2 Playford Study No. 2: Czar of Muscovy Treble Recorder Studies, Book 2 (Cramer)
3 Anon. Brisk Air No. 31 from The Flute Master (Schott) or
No. 48 from Altblockflöten-Solobuch (Schott)
4 Anon. Gavot in G minor and Gavot in G Nos 27 and 29 from The Flute Master (Schott) or
Nos 45 and 46 from Altblockflöten-Solobuch (Schott)
5 Peter Bowman Five-a-side Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
6 O’Carolan Fanny Dillon, arr. Bennetts & Bowman Time Pieces for Treble/Alto Recorder, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
7 Hans-Martin Giocoso (No. 16 from Modern Exercises for Hans-Martin Linde: Modern Exercises for Treble
Linde Treble Recorder) Recorder (Schott)
8 Telemann Allegro (3rd movt from Fantasia No. 5 in F, Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Treble Recorder (Bärenreiter)
TWV 40:6), arr. Harras or arr. Robinson or P. 33 from The Solo Recorder, Vol. 1 (Peacock Press)

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9 Trad. Irish Belfast Hornpipe, arr. Robinson Traditional Irish Music for Treble Recorder
(Peacock Press)
10 Tromlitz Study in F or Study in G minor No. 64 or No. 65 from 150 Classical Studies (Universal)

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GRADE 6
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Dornel Chaconne in F Baroque Recorder Anthology for Alto Recorder, Vol. 3
(Schott)
2 Finger Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Schott Recorder Library (Schott)
Sonata in D minor)
3 Telemann Vivace and Largo (1st and 2nd movts from Schott Recorder Library (Schott) or Telemann: Sonata
Sonata in F, TWV 41:F2) in F, TWV 41:F2 (Schott) or Telemann: Four Sonatas
from Der getreue Musikmeister (Bärenreiter)
4 Frescobaldi Canzona No. 5 DESCANT ⁄ TENOR Frescobaldi: Canzoni (Doblinger)
5 Handel Adagio and Allegro (2nd and 3rd movts Handel: Complete Sonatas for Recorder
from Sonata in B - (Fitzwilliam Sonata No. 1), (Faber or Bärenreiter) or
HWV 377) Handel: The Fitzwilliam Sonatas (Schott)
6 B. Marcello Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from B. Marcello: Sonatas for Treble Recorder, Op. 2, Vol. 1
Sonata in F, Op. 2 No. 1) (Bärenreiter) or B. Marcello: 12 Sonatas for Flute, Op. 2,
Vol. 1 (Editio Musica Budapest)
7 D. Ortiz Recercada segunda sobre ‘O Felici Occhi Miei’, The Renaissance Recorder (Treble) (Boosey & Hawkes)
arr. Rosenberg
8 Telemann Aria 2 and Aria 3 (3rd and 4th movts from Telemann: Die kleine Kammermusik: 6 Partiten
Partita No. 3 in C minor, TWV 41:c1) (Amadeus or Bärenreiter)
DESCANT ⁄ TENOR

9 Vivaldi Allegro non molto (1st movt from Concerto in F, Vivaldi: Concerto in F, F. VI No. 1 for Flute (IMC or
RV 442, F. VI No. 1) recorder to play in tuttis Ricordi) or Vivaldi: Concerto in F, RV 442
(Girolamo Musikverlag)
10 Woodcock Allegro (1st movt from Concerto No. 2 in G) Woodcock: Concerto No. 2 in G for Descant Recorder
recorder to play in tuttis DESCANT (Doblinger or Faber)
B 1 M. Arnold Cantilena (1st movt from Sonatina, Op. 41) M. Arnold: Sonatina, Op. 41 (Novello)
2 Christopher A Summer Day Christopher Ball: A Summer Day (Peacock Press)
Ball
3 Bender Sehr lebhaft (3rd movt from Sonata for Treble Bender: Sonata for Treble Recorder (Schott)
Recorder)
4 Alan Bullard Mexican Hat Dance (No. 3 from Hat Box) Alan Bullard: Hat Box (Forsyth)
DESCANT

5 Peter Homage to Poulenc (No. 3 from Pastorale, Peter Dickinson: Pastorale, Blues and Homage (Novello)
Dickinson Blues and Homage) DESCANT
6 Golland Blues (No. 2 from New World Dances, Op. 62) Golland: New World Dances, Op. 62 (Forsyth)
flutter-tonguing optional
7 Hand Plaint TENOR Hand: Plaint for Tenor Recorder (Schott)
8 Guus Take Four or Butterflie (from Jazzin’ 1) Guus Haverkate: Jazzin’ 1 (Peacock Press)
Haverkate
9 W. Leigh Allegretto (1st movt from Sonatina for Treble W. Leigh: Sonatina for Treble Recorder (Schott)
Recorder)
10 Milford Moderato (1st movt from Sonatina in F) Milford: Sonatina in F (OUP)
C 1 Sally Adams Artemis Dances DESCANT No. 48 from 50 Graded Studies for Recorder (Faber)
2 J. S. Bach Rondeau No. 38 from Altblockflöten-Solobuch (Schott) or
15 Solos by Eighteenth-century Composers (Schott)
3 Elizabeth Study in F (No. 2 from 10 Advanced Studies) Elizabeth Cooper: 10 Advanced Studies (Peacock Press)
Cooper

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4 van Eyck Wilhelmus van Nassouwen (from Der Fluyten van Eyck: Der Fluyten Lust-hof, Vol. 1 (XYZ) or
Lust-hof) Theme and Modo 2, 3 & 4 van Eyck: Der Fluyten Lust-hof, Vol. 2 (Amadeus)
DESCANT ⁄ TENOR

5 Gariboldi Study in G No. 103 from 150 Classical Studies (Universal)

6 Guus Rumba (No. 1 from 12 Advanced Studies in Guus Haverkate: 12 Advanced Studies in Recorder
Haverkate Recorder Technique, Book 1) DESCANT Technique, Book 1 for Descant Recorder
(Broekmans & Van Poppel)
7 E. Köhler Study No. 10 Treble Recorder Studies, Book 2 (Cramer)
8 Hans-Martin Allegro vivace (No. 13 from Modern Exercises Hans-Martin Linde: Modern Exercises for Treble
Linde for Treble Recorder) Recorder (Schott)
9 Telemann Affettuoso (1st movt from Fantasia No. 9 in G, Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Treble Recorder (Bärenreiter)
TWV 40:10), arr. Harras or arr. Robinson or P. 46 from The Solo Recorder, Vol. 1 (Peacock Press)
10 Trad. Japanese Sakurá, trans. Saunders complete Eight Traditional Japanese Pieces for Tenor/Descant
DESCANT ⁄ TENOR Recorder (Novello)

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GRADE 7
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Anon. Paul’s Steeple The Division Flute, Vol. 1 (Amadeus) or
Paul’s Steeple & Faronell’s Ground (Follia) (Dowani)
2 M. Farinel Faronell’s Ground Sections 1–6 only The Division Flute, Vol. 1 (Amadeus) or
Paul’s Steeple & Faronell’s Ground (Follia) (Dowani)
3 Babell Largo and Presto (1st and 2nd movts from Babell: 12 Sonatas, Nos 7–9 (Amadeus)
Sonata No. 9 in B -) DESCANT ⁄ TENOR
4 Bigaglia Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Bigaglia: 12 Sonatas, Op. 1 Nos 1–4 (Amadeus)
Sonata in D, Op. 1 No. 1) DESCANT ⁄ TENOR
5 Boismortier Largo and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Boismortier: Sonata in G minor, Op. 44 No. 4
Sonata in G minor, Op. 44 No. 4), arr. Ruf (Bärenreiter)
6 Chédeville Vivace and Fuga da cappella (1st and Chédeville: Il Pastor Fido: Six Sonatas (Bärenreiter) or
(formerly 2nd movts from Sonata No. 6 in G minor) Italian Baroque Music for Treble Recorder (Bärenreiter)
attrib. Vivaldi)
7 Handel Larghetto and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts Handel: Sonata in C, HWV 365, Op. 1 No. 7 (Schott) or
from Sonata in C, HWV 365, Op. 1 No. 7) Handel: Complete Sonatas for Recorder
(Faber or Bärenreiter)
8 Giuseppe Allegro and Andante (1st and 2nd movts G. Sammartini: Sonata in G, Sibley No. 24 (Faber) or
Sammartini from Sonata in G, Sibley No. 24/12) G. Sammartini: Sonata in G, Sibley No. 12 (Nova) or
G. Sammartini: Six Sonatas for Treble Recorder (Faber)
9 Telemann Andante and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts Telemann: Two Sonatinas for Treble Recorder (Schott)
from Sonatina in A minor, TWV 41:a4)
10 Telemann Aria 1 and Aria 3 and Aria 4 (2nd and 4th and Telemann: Die kleine Kammermusik: 6 Partiten
5th movts from Partita No. 4 in G minor, (Amadeus or Bärenreiter)
TWV 41:g2) DESCANT ⁄ TENOR
B 1 M. Arnold Rondo (3rd movt from Sonatina, Op. 41) M. Arnold: Sonatina, Op. 41 (Novello)
2 Balay Andante et Allegretto, arr. Mourey Balay: Andante et Allegretto for Alto Recorder (Edition
TREBLE ⁄ DESCANT ⁄ TENOR Marc Reift) or Balay: Andante et Allegretto for Soprano
Recorder (Edition Marc Reift) or Balay: Andante et
Allegretto for Tenor Recorder (Edition Marc Reift)
3 Y. Bowen Moderato e semplice (1st movt from Sonata, Y. Bowen: Sonata (formerly Sonatina), Op. 121 (Emerson)
Op. 121)
4 Alan Bullard Fish and Chips (No. 5 from Recipes for Descant Alan Bullard: Recipes for Descant Recorder (Forsyth)
Recorder) DESCANT
5 Elizabeth Capriccioso (1st movt from Sonatina for Elizabeth Cooper: Sonatina for Descant Recorder
Cooper Descant Recorder) DESCANT (Peacock Press)
6 Edward Pastoral (No. 1 from Three Matisse Impressions) Edward Gregson: Three Matisse Impressions (Forsyth)
Gregson
7 Guus Memories or Narrow Escape (from Jazzin’ 1) Guus Haverkate: Jazzin’ 1 (Peacock Press)
Haverkate
8 W. Leigh Allegro leggiero (3rd movt from Sonatina for W. Leigh: Sonatina for Treble Recorder (Schott)
Treble Recorder)
9 Milford Vivo (non troppo) (3rd movt from Sonatina Milford: Sonatina in F (OUP)
in F)
10 Swann Part 1 (from Rhapsody from Within) Swann: Rhapsody from Within (Peacock Press)

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C 1 J. S. Bach Sarabande (3rd movt from Partita in C minor, J. S. Bach: Partita in C minor, BWV 1013 (Bärenreiter) or
BWV 1013), arr. Harras or arr. Robinson P. 88 from The Solo Recorder, Vol. 1 (Peacock Press)
2 Telemann Adagio and Allegro (3rd and 4th movts Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Treble Recorder (Bärenreiter)
from Fantasia No. 2 in C minor, TWV 40:3), or P. 25 from The Solo Recorder, Vol. 1 (Peacock Press)
arr. Harras or arr. Robinson
3 Brüggen Molto adagio (No. 4 from Five Studies for Brüggen: Five Studies for Finger Control
Finger Control) (Broekmans & Van Poppel)
4 Elizabeth Study in C or Study in D (No. 1 or No. 3 from Elizabeth Cooper: 10 Advanced Studies (Peacock Press)
Cooper 10 Advanced Studies)
5 van Eyck Sarabanda complete or van Eyck: Der Fluyten Lust-hof, Vol. 2 (XYZ or Amadeus)
Prins Robberts Masco complete
(from Der Fluyten Lust-hof) DESCANT ⁄ TENOR
6 Genzmer Allegro molto (No. 7 from Improvisations) Genzmer: Improvisations (Schott) or
No. 162 from Altblockflöten-Solobuch (Schott)
7 Krähmer Andantino (No. 12 from 12 Divertimenti (1822)) Krähmer: 12 Divertimenti (1822) for Descant Recorder
DESCANT (Moeck)
8 Hans-Martin Allegretto grazioso (No. 10 from Modern Hans-Martin Linde: Modern Exercises for Treble
Linde Exercises for Treble Recorder) Recorder (Schott)
9 Matthias Rag or Stamping Blues (No. 8 or No. 5 from P. 9 or P. 12 from Matthias Maute: Turtle Tunes
Maute Turtle Tunes) (Mieroprint)
10 Tulou Study in F No. 109 from 150 Classical Studies (Universal)

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GRADE 8
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Albinoni Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Three Sonatas of the Italian Baroque (Schott)
Sonata in A minor)
2 Babell Adagio and Vivace (1st and 2nd movts from Babell: 12 Sonatas, Nos 10–12 (Amadeus)
Sonata No. 11 in G minor) DESCANT ⁄ TENOR
3 J. S. Bach Vivace (3rd movt from Sonata in D minor, J. S. Bach: Sonata in D minor, BWV 527 for Tenor
BWV 527), arr. W. Kirchner, G. Kirchner & Recorder (Bärenreiter)
Harras TENOR
4 J. S. Bach Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in A minor, J. S. Bach: Sonata in A minor, BWV 1020
BWV 1020), arr. Sokoll (Heinrichshofen)
5 Barsanti Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Barsanti: Sonata in C (Bärenreiter)
Sonata in C)
6 Handel Largo and Furioso [Presto] (1st and 3rd movts Handel: Complete Sonatas for Recorder
from Sonata in D minor (Fitzwilliam Sonata (Faber or Bärenreiter) or
No. 3), HWV 367a) Handel: The Fitzwilliam Sonatas (Schott)
7 F. Mancini Andante and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from F. Mancini: 12 Sonatas, Nos 1–3 (Amadeus)
Sonata No. 2 in E minor)
8 Giuseppe Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in F) Giuseppe Sammartini: Concerto in F for Descant
Sammartini recorder to play in tuttis DESCANT Recorder (Schott)
9 Telemann Adagio–Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in C, Telemann: Sonata in C, TWV 41:C5 from Essercizii
TWV 41:C5) Musici (Schott) or Telemann: Sonatas for Recorder
(Editio Musica Budapest)
10 Vivaldi Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in A minor, Vivaldi: Concerto in A minor, RV 108 (Peacock Press)
RV 108) recorder to play in tuttis
B 1 Walter Largo assai and Rondo danzante ending Walter Bergmann: Sonata for Treble Recorder (Schott)
Bergmann 21 bars after letter I (1st and 2nd movts from
Sonata for Treble Recorder)
2 L. Berkeley Moderato (1st movt from Sonatina, Op. 13) L. Berkeley: Sonatina, Op. 13 (Schott)
3 A. Bernard Prelude and Scherzo observing printed cadenza A. Bernard: Prelude and Scherzo (Peacock Press)
4 Alan Bullard Top Hat Quadrille (No. 1 from Hat Box) DESCANT Alan Bullard: Hat Box (Forsyth)
5 N. Fulton Reel (5th movt from Scottish Suite) N. Fulton: Scottish Suite (Schott)
6 Glanville- Lento recitativo and Vivace (2nd and 3rd Glanville-Hicks: Sonatina for Treble Recorder (Schott)
Hicks movts from Sonatina for Treble Recorder)
7 Jacob Allegro (1st movt from Sonatina for Treble Jacob: Sonatina for Treble Recorder (Studio Music)
Recorder)
8 Reizenstein Sarabande and Bourrée (2nd and 3rd movts Reizenstein: Partita for Treble Recorder (Schott)
from Partita for Treble Recorder)
9 Philippe Nocturne No. 1 Collection Panorama Flûte à bec alto, Vol. 2 (Billaudot)
Rombi
10 Staeps Ruhig bewegt and Lebhaft (1st and 2nd movts Staeps: Sonata in E - (Universal)
from Sonata in E -)
C 1 J. S. Bach Bourrée anglaise (4th movt from Partita in J. S. Bach: Partita in C minor, BWV 1013 (Bärenreiter) or
C minor, BWV 1013), arr. Harras or arr. Robinson P. 89 from The Solo Recorder, Vol. 1 (Peacock Press)
2 Telemann A tempo giusto and Presto (1st and 2nd movts Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Treble Recorder (Bärenreiter)
from Fantasia No. 10 in A minor, TWV 40:11), or P. 48 from The Solo Recorder, Vol. 1 (Peacock Press)
arr. Harras or arr. Robinson
3 Christopher Pagan Piper TREBLE ⁄ TENOR Christopher Ball: Pagan Piper for Treble or Tenor
Ball Recorder (Peacock Press)

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4 G. Bassano Ricercata terza or Ricercata quarta, No. 6 or No. 7 from Altblockflöten-Solobuch (Schott)
arr. Hintermeier
5 Brüggen Vivace (No. 3 from Five Studies for Finger Brüggen: Five Studies for Finger Control
Control) (Broekmans & Van Poppel)
6 van Eyck Ballette Gravesand complete or van Eyck: Der Fluyten Lust-hof, Vol. 1 (XYZ or Amadeus)
Engels Nachtegaeltje complete
(from Der Fluyten Lust-hof) DESCANT ⁄ TENOR
7 Genzmer Abends (No. 1 from Klänge der Nacht) Genzmer: Klänge der Nacht, for Treble or Tenor
TREBLE ⁄ TENOR Recorder (Schott)
8 E. Köhler Study in E - No. 118 from 150 Classical Studies (Universal)
9 Krähmer Adagio con espressione (No. 1 from 12 Krähmer: 12 Divertimenti (1822) for Descant Recorder
Divertimenti (1822)) DESCANT (Moeck)
10 Kuhlau Andante cantabile DESCANT No. 47 from 50 Graded Studies for Recorder (Faber)

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Performance Grades 2018–2021
Flute 2018–2021

GRADE 1

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Krieger Bourrée (from Sechs musicalische Partien), Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
arr. Jones observing 1st repeat; trills optional
2 Brahms Cradle Song, Op. 49 No. 4, arr. Denley Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
3 Verdi La donna è mobile (from Rigoletto), arr. Litten Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
4 Attwood Andante (from Sonatina No. 3), arr. Denley Time Pieces for Flute, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
5 O’Carolan Dermot O’Dowd, arr. Denley Time Pieces for Flute, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
6 Daquin Noël, arr. McDowall Harlequin, Book 1 (Cramer)
7 Haydn Minuet, arr. Barratt Grade by Grade, Flute Grade 1 (Boosey & Hawkes)
8 Susato Rondo VI, arr. Rosenberg Grade by Grade, Flute Grade 1 (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Sholom Donna Donna, arr. Lawrance observing repeat Winner Scores All for Flute (Brass Wind )
Secunda
10 Trad. Scottish The Blue Bell of Scotland (arr.) What Else Can I Play? Flute Grade 1 (Faber)
B 1 Roma Cafolla Lazy Sunday (from Playaround for Flute, Book 3) Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
2 Joplin The Easy Winners, arr. Blackwell Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
3 Mark Tanner The Pelican from Heligan (No. 1 from Creature Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
Comforts, Grades 1–3)
4 Bart I’d do anything (from Oliver!), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Flute (Brass Wind )
5 Andrew Lloyd Close Every Door to Me (from Joseph and the Winner Scores All for Flute (Brass Wind )
Webber Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), arr. Lawrance
6 Alan Budgie or The Secret Garden (from Fun Club Alan Haughton: Fun Club for Flute, Grade 0–1
Haughton for Flute, Grade 0–1) (Kevin Mayhew )
7 Helen Long Spooked Grade by Grade, Flute Grade 1 (Boosey & Hawkes)
8 Cecilia Moulin Rose or Zig Zag Harlequin, Book 1 (Cramer)
McDowall
9 Julian Nott Theme from Wallace and Gromit, Ten Top Pops for Flute (Kevin Mayhew)
arr. Hammond
10 R. & R. Hushabye Mountain (from Chitty Chitty Bang What Else Can I Play? Flute Grade 1 (Faber)
Sherman Bang) (arr.)
C 1 Mark Click Here (No. 2 from Jazz@Etudes for Flute) Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
Nightingale
2 Popp Study in F (from Erster Flöten-Unterricht, Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
Op. 387)
3 James Rae Snow Walk (No. 1 from 42 More Modern Studies Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
for Solo Flute)
4 Alan Bullard Sad Flute or Bouncy Flute (No. 2 or No. 5 from Alan Bullard: Fifty for Flute, Book 1 (ABRSM)
Fifty for Flute, Book 1)
5 Paul Harris Study in C or Study in G No. 4 or No. 5 from 76 Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1
(Faber)
6 Klosé Study in G No. 7 from More Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber)
7 A. J. Mears Under the Rainbow No. 8 from More Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber)
8 E. Köhler Study in G or Study in C No. 5 or No. 6 from 125 Easy Classical Studies for Flute
(Universal)
9 Philip Sparke Modal Melody or Lullaby (No. 3 or No. 6 from Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Flute (Anglo Music)
Skilful Studies for Flute)
10 Lynne Sad Song or Articulate (No. 6 or No. 8 from Lynne Williams: Thirty One Two Three Flute Studies
Williams Thirty One Two Three Flute Studies) (Forton Music)

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GRADE 2

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Offenbach Can-Can (from Orphée aux enfers), Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Blackwell observing repeat
2 Schickhardt Vivace (7th movt from Sonata in D, Op. 30 Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
No. 11)
3 Trad. English O Soldier, Soldier, arr. Bullard Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
4 J. Clarke Trumpet Tune, arr. Wagner Classical Music for Children for Flute (Schott)
5 Handel Bourrée (from Music for the Royal Fireworks, Winner Scores All for Flute (Brass Wind )
HWV 351), arr. Lawrance
6 Hook He Piped So Sweet, arr. Emerson An English Garland, Vol. 1 (Emerson)
7 Mozart Papageno’s Bell Tune (from The Magic Flute), Harlequin, Book 1 (Cramer)
arr. McDowall
8 Tchaikovsky Ancient French Song, arr. McDowall Harlequin, Book 1 (Cramer)
9 Petzold Menuet in G, arr. Denley Time Pieces for Flute, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
10 Vivaldi Winter (from The Four Seasons), arr. Lawrance Winners Galore for Flute (Brass Wind )
B 1 Lerner & Wouldn’t It Be Loverly? (from My Fair Lady), Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Loewe arr. Litten
2 Christopher A Walk by the Sea (from The Microjazz Flute Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Norton Collection 1)
3 Prokofiev Troika (No. 4 from Lieutenant Kijé Suite, Op. 60), Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Blackwell
4 Andersson & I have a dream, arr. Hammond Ten Top Pops for Flute (Kevin Mayhew)
Ulvaeus
5 Phil Coulter & Puppet on a String, arr. Lawrance Winners Galore for Flute (Brass Wind )
Bill Martin
6 Humperdinck Brother, come and dance with me Time Pieces for Flute, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
(from Hänsel und Gretel), arr. Denley
7 Mick Jagger & Paint it Black, arr. Hart Hartbeat (Brass Wind)
Keith Richards
8 Duncan Mr Benn (from Mr Benn for Flute) Duncan Lamont: Mr Benn for Flute
Lamont (Queen’s Temple Publications)
9 Andrew Lloyd Starlight Express, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Flute (Brass Wind )
Webber
10 Cecilia Circus Rag Harlequin, Book 1 (Cramer)
McDowall
C 1 Helen Silver Riddle (No. 6 from 20 Fantastic Flute Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Madden Studies)
2 Richard The Jazz Waltz Blues Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Michael
3 Trad. ScottishLoch Lomond, arr. ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
4 Anon. Hessian Dance, arr. Harris & Adams No. 19 from 76 Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber)
5 Alan Bullard Nimble Flute or Dancing Flute (No. 8 or No. 10 Alan Bullard: Fifty for Flute, Book 1 (ABRSM)
from Fifty for Flute, Book 1)
6 E. Köhler Study in A minor No. 24 from 125 Easy Classical Studies for Flute (Universal)
7 Mark New Document (No. 4 from Jazz@Etudes for Mark Nightingale: Jazz@Etudes for Flute
Nightingale Flute) (Warwick Music)
8 James Rae Little March of the Soldier Ants (No. 4 from James Rae: 42 More Modern Studies for Solo Flute
42 More Modern Studies for Solo Flute) (Universal)
9 Philip Sparke Square Dance or Melody in C (No. 16 or No. 17 Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Flute (Anglo Music)
from Skilful Studies for Flute)
10 Trad. Chinese Jasmine Flower, arr. Adams & Harris No. 13 from More Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber)
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GRADE 3

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 J. S. Bach Menuet (6th movt from Suite in B minor, Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
BWV 1067) observing 1st repeat
2 Trad. Irish The Irish Washerwoman, arr. Blackwell Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
3 Mozart Alla Turca (3rd movt from Piano Sonata in A, Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
K. 331), arr. Bullard
4 Eisel Andante or Paisanne (1st or 2nd movt from Classical Music for Children for Flute (Schott)
Divertimento in D minor)
5 Grieg Norwegian Dance, Op. 35 No. 2, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Flute (Brass Wind )
6 Handel Presto (4th movt from Sonata in G minor, Handel: 11 Sonatas for Flute (Bärenreiter) or
HWV 360, Op. 1 No. 2) Handel: Flute Sonatas, Vol. 1 (Emerson)
7 Mozart Symphony No. 40: 1st movement, arr. Wedgwood Up-Grade! Flute Grades 2–3 (Faber)
8 Offenbach Champagne Song (from La vie parisienne), Harlequin, Book 1 (Cramer)
arr. McDowall
9 Shield Old Towler, arr. Emerson An English Garland, Vol. 1 (Emerson)
10 Vivaldi Air (1st movt from Sonata in C, RV 48) First Repertoire Pieces for Flute (Boosey & Hawkes)
B 1 Paul Desmond Take Five, arr. Huws Jones Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
2 Guy-Claude Cinq Sets (from Deux pièces pour flûte et piano) Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Luypaerts
3 Mark From Ragtime to Riches (No. 13 from Lucky Dip Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Nightingale for Flute)
4 J. Barry You Only Live Twice, arr. Hart Hartbeat (Brass Wind)
5 Keith Bartlett Happy Go Lucky (from Just for Fun! for Flute) Keith Bartlett: Just for Fun! for Flute (UMP)
6 Gershwin I got plenty of nothin’ (from Porgy and Bess), Easy Gershwin for Flute (OUP)
arr. Harris
7 Alan Stroll On (from Fun Club for Flute, Grade 2–3) Alan Haughton: Fun Club for Flute, Grade 2–3
Haughton (Kevin Mayhew )
8 Mark Tanner Gerbil’s Great Escape (from Creature Comforts, Mark Tanner: Creature Comforts, Grades 1–3
Grades 1–3) (Spartan Press)
9 Pam Scale-Learning Blues! Up-Grade! Flute Grades 2–3 (Faber)
Wedgwood
10 John Williams Hedwig’s Theme and Mr Longbottom Flies Play Hollywood for Flute (Faber)
(from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s/
Philosopher’s Stone), arr. Harris
C 1 Leplus Study in D minor (from 30 Mélodies gracieuses Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
en forme d’études composées pour flûte seule,
Op. 10)
2 Philip Sparke Romany Song (No. 18 from Skilful Studies for Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Flute)
3 Lynne On and Off Blues (No. 29 from Thirty One Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Williams Two Three Flute Studies)
4 Sally Adams Tarantella No. 21 from More Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber)
5 Bizet, arr. Hunt Carmen’s Song (from Fantasia on Carmen) A Bizet Notebook for Solo Flute (Spartan Press)
6 Alan Bullard Romantic Flute or Cool Flute (No. 16 or No. 17 Alan Bullard: Fifty for Flute, Book 1 (ABRSM)
from Fifty for Flute, Book 1)
7 Oliver Ledbury Yesterday’s Song or Waltzer (from Flute Salad) Oliver Ledbury: Flute Salad (Brass Wind)
8 Helen Playing Catch Up (No. 11 from 20 Fantastic Helen Madden: 20 Fantastic Flute Studies
Madden Flute Studies) (Spartan Press)

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COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

9 Mark Of Mice and Keys or Search Engine (No. 12 or Mark Nightingale: Jazz@Etudes for Flute
Nightingale No. 14 from Jazz@Etudes for Flute) (Warwick Music)
10 James Rae Distant Shores (No. 6 from 42 More Modern James Rae: 42 More Modern Studies for Solo Flute
Studies for Solo Flute) (Universal)

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GRADE 4

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 attrib. Siciliana (2nd movt from Sonata in E -, Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
J. S. Bach BWV 1031)
2 Handel Allegro (4th movt from Sonata in F, HWV 369, Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Op. 1 No. 11)
3 Tchaikovsky Dance of the Mirlitons (from The Nutcracker, Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Op. 71), arr. Gritton
4 Drouet Cantabile (2nd movt from Sonata No. 2 in Drouet: Three Little Sonatas (Schott)
A minor)
5 Grieg In the Hall of the Mountain King (arr.) What Else Can I Play? Flute Grade 4 (Faber)
6 Jean Baptiste Vivace (2nd movt from Sonata in C, Op. 3 No. 1) First Repertoire Pieces for Flute (Boosey & Hawkes)
Loeillet
7 Popp Piece No. 2 (from 12 Easy Pieces, Op. 371) First Repertoire Pieces for Flute (Boosey & Hawkes)
8 Mendelssohn The Shepherd’s Song Mendelssohn: The Shepherd’s Song (Schott)
(& Tours)
9 Naudot Rondeau (from Sonata in G) Querflötenmusik aus drei Jahrhunderten (DVfM)
10 Rossini Figaro’s Aria (from The Barber of Seville), Harlequin, Book 2 (Cramer)
arr. McDowall
B 1 M. Arnold Solitaire, arr. Harris Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
2 Keith Bartlett Boogalie-Woogalie (No. 10 from Just for Fun! Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
for Flute)
3 Blaž Pucihar Z Eriko na igrišču (from Flavta se igra) Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
4 J. Garland In the Mood (arr.) What Else Can I Play? Flute Grade 4 (Faber)
5 Paul Harris Caramel Carousel or Maple Nut Rag (No. 8 or Paul Harris: Chocolate Box (Novello)
No. 10 from Chocolate Box)
6 Paul Hart Lonely and Blue (from Hartbeat) Hartbeat (Brass Wind)
7 Duncan The Wizard (from Mr Benn for Flute) Duncan Lamont: Mr Benn for Flute
Lamont (Queen’s Temple Publications)
8 James Rae I Didn’t Wake Up this Morning Repertoire Explorer for Flute, Book 2 (Universal)
9 Michael Harmattan (No. 1 from Desert Winds) Michael Regan: Desert Winds (Emerson)
Regan
10 Sherwin & A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, Big Chillers for Flute (Brass Wind)
Maschwitz arr. Ledbury
C 1 Gariboldi Study in G (No. 11 from 30 Études faciles et Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
progressives pour la flûte)
2 Alicia Hart Scatter (No. 3 from Scatadoodledoo) Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
3 Trad. Mexican The Mexican Hat Dance, arr. ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
4 Alan Bullard Rag-time Flute or Latin Flute (No. 22 or No. 23 Alan Bullard: Fifty for Flute, Book 1 (ABRSM)
from Fifty for Flute, Book 1)
5 L. Köhler Chromatic Polka No. 40 from More Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber)
6 Oliver Going Solo (from Flute Salad) Oliver Ledbury: Flute Salad (Brass Wind)
Ledbury observing repeat
7 Helen Priceless (No. 13 from 20 Fantastic Flute Helen Madden: 20 Fantastic Flute Studies
Madden Studies) (Spartan Press)
8 Mark Hard Drive or Scart Stomp (No. 16 or No. 23 Mark Nightingale: Jazz@Etudes for Flute
Nightingale from Jazz@Etudes for Flute) glissandi optional (Warwick Music)
9 James Rae Suede Shoe Blues (No. 9 from 42 More Modern James Rae: 42 More Modern Studies for Solo Flute
Studies for Solo Flute) (Universal)
10 Philip Sparke Party Piece (No. 40 from Skilful Studies for Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Flute (Anglo Music)
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GRADE 5

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Beethoven Bagatelle, Op. 119 No. 1, arr. Blackwell Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
2 Telemann Vivace (1st movt from Sonata in F, TWV 41:F2) Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
3 Verdi Violetta’s Aria (from La traviata), arr. McDowall Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
4 Drouet Rondeau: Allegretto (3rd movt from Sonata Drouet: Three Little Sonatas (Schott)
No. 2 in A minor)
5 Dvořák Humoresque, Op. 101 No. 7, arr. Kolman Repertoire Explorer for Flute, Book 2 (Universal)
6 Frederick II Allegro assai (3rd movt from Sonata in A minor, Frederick II: Four Sonatas for Flute (Musica Rara) or
‘the Great’ Spitta No. 21) Frederick II: Sonata in A minor, Spitta No. 21
(Musica Rara)
7 Handel Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in F, HWV 369, Handel: 11 Sonatas for Flute (Bärenreiter) or
Op. 1 No. 11) Handel: Flute Sonatas, Vol. 1 (Emerson)
8 Locatelli Allegro (4th movt from Sonata in G, Op. 2 No. 4) Querflötenmusik aus drei Jahrhunderten (DVfM)
9 Rabboni Sonata No. 10 in D minor Rabboni: Sonatas for Flute and Piano, Book 1
(& Vignoles) (Kevin Mayhew)
10 Telemann Les Plaisirs (2nd movt from Suite in A minor, Telemann: Suite in A minor (Peters)
TWV 55:a2), arr. Salter
B 1 Nikki Iles Jive Talk gliss. optional Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
2 Gérard Au Crépuscule Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Meunier
3 Peterson- Sommarsång (No. 1 from Frösöblomster), Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Berger arr. Marcusson
4 Bock & Sunrise, Sunset (from Fiddler on the Roof ), Roll Over Bach (Brass Wind)
Harnick arr. Gorb
5 Debussy The Girl with the Flaxen Hair, arr. Kolman Repertoire Explorer for Flute, Book 2 (Universal)
6 Grovlez Chanson du chasseur (No. 4 from L’Almanach Grovlez: L’Almanach aux images (Spartan Press)
aux images), trans. Tanner
7 John Kember C’est la vie Play Ballads for Flute (Faber)
8 R. Lane Caprice R. Lane: Caprice (Editions BIM)
9 Popp Spanish Dance, Op. 437 No. 4 Romantic Miniatures for Flute, Vol. 1 (Schott)
10 Blaž Pucihar Flavta pleše (from Flavta se igra) Blaž Pucihar: Flute at Play (Pucihar Music)
C 1 Demersseman Study in A (No. 16 from 50 Études mélodiques, Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Op. 4)
2 Mozart Andante and March (from The Magic Flute), Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
arr. ABRSM
3 James Rae Syncopation Rag (No. 25 from 42 More Modern Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Studies for Solo Flute)
4 Sally Adams American Pye No. 42 from More Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber)
5 István Kleiper Study in D minor No. 48 from More Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber)
6 Bizet, Gypsies Song (from Fantasia on Carmen) A Bizet Notebook for Solo Flute (Spartan Press)
arr. Hunt
7 Alicia Hart Scat Me Down (No. 4 from Scatadoodledoo) Alicia Hart: Scatadoodledoo (Camden Music)
8 Helen Icing on the Cake (No. 17 from 20 Fantastic Helen Madden: 20 Fantastic Flute Studies
Madden Flute Studies) gliss. optional (Spartan Press)
9 Andy Scott Henry’s Banquet Changing Times for Solo Flute (Astute Music)
10 Allen Vizzutti Flamenco (from Dynamic Dances for Flute) Allen Vizzutti: Dynamic Dances for Flute (De Haske)

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GRADE 6
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 attrib. Gossec Tambourin Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
2 Locatelli Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in G minor, Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
Op. 2 No. 6)
3 Quantz Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
Sonata in D, QV 1:49)
4 J. S. Bach Polonaise and Double (5th movt from Suite in J. S. Bach: Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 (Peters) or
B minor, BWV 1067) J. S. Bach: Overture (Orchestral Suite) in B minor,
BWV 1067 (Bärenreiter)
5 Drouet Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonata No. 2 Drouet: Three Little Sonatas (Schott)
in A minor)
6 Handel Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in G, Handel: 11 Sonatas for Flute (Bärenreiter) or
HWV 363b, Op. 1 No. 5) Handel: Flute Sonatas, Vol. 1 (Emerson)
7 Rabboni Sonata No. 8 in C Rabboni: Sonatas for Flute and Piano, Book 1
(& Vignoles) (Kevin Mayhew)
8 Stanley Adagio and Gigg: Vivace (1st and 3rd movts Stanley: Six Solos for a German Flute, Op. 4 (Chester)
from Solo in B minor, Op. 4 No. 4)
9 Telemann Air à l’Italien (3rd movt from Suite in A minor, Telemann: Suite in A minor (Peters)
TWV 55:a2), arr. Salter omitting DC
10 Vivaldi Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in D, RV 783) Vivaldi: Concerto in D, RV 783 (Bärenreiter)
flute to play in tuttis

B 1 J. Andersen Scherzino, Op. 55 No. 6 Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
2 Chopin Nocturne in E -, Op. 9 No. 2, arr. Blackwell Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
3 Paul Hart City Life 2 (No. 2 from City Life) Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
4 John Frith Arabesque observing cadenza John Frith: Arabesque (Emerson)
5 Gaubert Madrigal Gaubert: Madrigal (Enoch or IMC)
6 Grovlez La sarabande (No. 3 from L’Almanach aux Grovlez: L’Almanach aux images (Spartan Press)
images), trans. Tanner
7 Harbach & Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (from Roberta), Let’s Face the Music for Flute (Brass Wind)
Kern arr. Iveson
8 Bryan Kelly Prélude français observing repeat New Pieces for Flute, Book 2 (ABRSM)
9 Paul Lewis Lullaby for Laura (No. 1 from Pictures of Paul Lewis: Pictures of Childhood (Broadbent & Dunn)
Childhood)
10 Andy Scott And Everything is Still… Andy Scott: And Everything is Still… for Flute
(Astute Music)
C 1 E. Köhler Hand In Hand (No. 12 from 25 romantische Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
Etuden, Op. 66)
2 Richard Twisted Tango Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
Michael
3 A. Stamitz Rondeau (from Caprice de flûte en forme de Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
sonate)
4 Bizet, Entr’acte (from Fantasia on Carmen) A Bizet Notebook for Solo Flute (Spartan Press)
arr. Hunt
5 Alan Bullard Blue Flute or Comical Flute (No. 32 or No. 35 Alan Bullard: Fifty for Flute, Book 2 (ABRSM)
from Fifty for Flute, Book 2)
6 Cavallini Theme and Variation No. 59 from More Graded Studies for Flute, Book 2 (Faber)
7 Oliver Imaginings (from Flute Salad) Oliver Ledbury: Flute Salad (Brass Wind)
Ledbury
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COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

8 James Rae Breakaway or One-part Invention (No. 29 James Rae: 42 More Modern Studies for Solo Flute
or No. 30 from 42 More Modern Studies for (Universal)
Solo Flute)
9 Telemann Adagio–Vivace (2nd movt from Fantasia No. 11 Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Flute (Bärenreiter or Henle)
in G, TWV 40:12) starting from Vivace
10 Allen Vizzutti Tango (from Dynamic Dances for Flute) Allen Vizzutti: Dynamic Dances for Flute (De Haske)

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GRADE 7
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 attrib. Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in G minor, Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
C. P. E. Bach BWV 1020)
2 Gluck Che farò senza Euridice? (from Orfeo ed Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
Euridice), arr. Boehm observing printed cadenza
3 Vivaldi Cantabile and Allegro (2nd and 3rd movts Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
from Concerto in D (Il Gardellino), Op. 10 No. 3,
RV 428)
4 Frederick II Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in B -, Spitta Frederick II: Four Sonatas for Flute (Musica Rara) or
‘the Great’ No. 76) Frederick II: Sonata in B -, Spitta No. 76 (Musica Rara)
5 Mozart Rondo: Allegro (4th movt from Eine kleine Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 (Schott)
Nachtmusik, K. 525), arr. Lynch
6 Popp Allegro non troppo (1st movt from Sonatine, Popp: Sonatine, Op. 388 No. 1 (Spartan Press)
Op. 388 No. 1)
7 Rabboni Sonata No. 4 in D Rabboni: Sonatas for Flute and Piano, Book 1
(& Vignoles) (Kevin Mayhew)
8 Roman Largo and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Roman: 12 Sonatas for Flute, Nos 1–3 (Amadeus)
Sonata No. 3 in C minor)
9 Serini Andantino grazioso and Allegro assai (3rd and Serini: Sonata No. 1 in D (Emerson)
4th movts from Sonata No. 1 in D)
10 Telemann Cantabile and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Telemann: Two Sonatas for Flute from Essercizii musici
Sonata in G, TWV 41:G9) (Amadeus or Bärenreiter)
B 1 Mel-Bonis Scherzo (2nd movt from Sonata for Flute and Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
Piano)
2 Jeremy Norris La Parisienne (No. 3 from Jazz Suite) Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
3 Blaž Pucihar Moonlit Blue Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
4 L. Berkeley Moderato (1st movt from Sonatina, Op. 13) L. Berkeley: Sonatina, Op. 13 (Schott)
5 Fauré Andantino (from Fantaisie, Op. 79) Fauré: Fantaisie, Op. 79 (Chester or Schott) or
The Chester Flute Anthology (Chester)
6 German Intermezzo German: Intermezzo (Lazarus Edition)
7 Moszkowski Spanischer Tanz Querflötenmusik aus drei Jahrhunderten (DVfM)
8 Poulenc Cantilena (2nd movt from Sonata for Flute) Poulenc: Sonata for Flute (Chester)
9 Wachs La flûte de Pan Romantic Miniatures for Flute, Vol. 1 (Schott)
10 Youmans & Tea for Two (from No, No, Nanette), arr. Iveson Let’s Face the Music for Flute (Brass Wind)
Caesar
C 1 Berbiguier Allegro in D minor (from Nouvelle méthode Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
pour la flûte)
2 Delibes Valse lente (from Coppélia), arr. Hunt Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
3 Telemann Fantasia in A, TWV 40:2 (No. 1 from Flute Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
12 Fantasias for Flute) complete
4 C. P. E. Bach Poco adagio (1st movt from Sonata in A minor C. P. E. Bach: Sonata in A minor for Solo Flute, Wq. 132
for Solo Flute, Wq. 132) (Bärenreiter or Ricordi)
5 Bizet, Toreador’s Song (from Fantasia on Carmen) A Bizet Notebook for Solo Flute (Spartan Press)
arr. Hunt
6 Alan Bullard Happy Flute or Flippant Flute (No. 41 or No. 43 Alan Bullard: Fifty for Flute, Book 2 (ABRSM)
from Fifty for Flute, Book 2)
7 Paul Harris Presto ‘humoroso’ No. 69 from More Graded Studies for Flute, Book 2 (Faber)

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COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

8 Prill Study in D minor No. 68 from More Graded Studies for Flute, Book 2 (Faber)
9 Alicia Hart Scats (No. 5 from Scatadoodledoo) Alicia Hart: Scatadoodledoo (Camden Music)
bends optional
10 James Rae Scherzetto (No. 33 from 42 More Modern James Rae: 42 More Modern Studies for Solo Flute
Studies for Solo Flute) (Universal)

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GRADE 8
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 C. P. E. Bach Rondo: Presto (2nd movt from Sonata in G Querflötenmusik aus drei Jahrhunderten (DVfM) or
(Hamburg), Wq. 133) C. P. E. Bach: Hamburg Sonata in G (Schott)
2 J. S. Bach Adagio ma non tanto and Allegro (1st and Baroque Flute Pieces, Book 5 (ABRSM) or
2nd movts from Sonata in E, BWV 1035) J. S. Bach: Four Sonatas for Flute (Bärenreiter) or
The Chester Flute Anthology (Chester)
3 Devienne Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in E minor, Devienne: Sonata No. 1 in E minor (IMC)
Op. 58 No. 1)
4 R. Galli Divertimento: Una follia a Roma, di F. Ricci, 19th Century Italian Music for Flute (Bärenreiter)
Op. 260 starting at b. 89
5 Mozart Allegro (1st movt from Quartet No. 1 in D, K. 285) Mozart: Quartet No. 1 in D, K. 285 (Universal)
6 Mozart Allegro aperto or Rondeau: Allegro (1st or Mozart: Concerto in D, K. 314 (Breitkopf & Härtel or
3rd movt from Concerto No. 2 in D, K. 314) Henle or Bärenreiter)
7 A. E. Müller Allegretto con variazioni (3rd movt from A. E. Müller: Concerto in E minor, Op. 19 (Edition HH)
Concerto in E minor, Op. 19) omitting Var. 4
8 Quantz Arioso and alla Forlana mà Presto (2nd and Quantz: Flute Sonatas, Vol. 1 (Uppernote Publications)
3rd movts from Sonata No. 277 in D)
9 Ranish Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Ranish: Sonata in B minor, Op. 2 No. 3 (OUP)
Sonata in B minor, Op. 2 No. 3)
10 Rossini Andante and Polonaise Romantic Miniatures for Flute, Vol. 2 (Schott)
B 1 Albéniz Sevilla, arr. Hedges observing 8va in bb. 104–108 Albéniz: Sevilla for Flute (Emerson)
2 Chopin Waltz in B minor, Op. 69 No. 2, trans. Zanke Chopin for Flute and Piano, Book 1 (PWM)
3 Ian Clarke Hypnosis Ian Clarke: Hypnosis (IC Music) or
Ian Clarke: Three Pieces for Flute (IC Music)
4 Fauré Allegro (from Fantaisie, Op. 79) Fauré: Fantaisie, Op. 79 (Chester or Schott) or
The Chester Flute Anthology (Chester)
5 Edward Fertility Dance (No. 2 from Aztec Dances for Edward Gregson: Aztec Dances for Flute (Novello)
Gregson Flute) extended techniques optional
6 Paul Lewis Sérénade populaire Paul Lewis: Sérénade populaire for Flute (Schott)
7 Martinů Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonata for Martinů: First Sonata for Flute (AMP) or
Flute) The Chester Flute Anthology (Chester)
8 Poulenc Allegretto malincolico or Presto giocoso (1st or Poulenc: Sonata for Flute (Chester)
3rd movt from Sonata for Flute)
9 James Rae Aquarelle (1st movt from Sonatina for Flute) James Rae: Sonatina for Flute (Reedimensions)
10 Roussel Pan (No. 1 from Joueurs de flûte, Op. 27) Roussel: Joueurs de flûte, Op. 27 (Henle)
C 1 Sally Adams Sea Echo No. 75 from More Graded Studies for Flute, Book 2 (Faber)
2 E. Köhler Study in D minor No. 76 from More Graded Studies for Flute, Book 2 (Faber)
3 C. P. E. Bach Allegro (3rd movt from Sonata in A minor for C. P. E. Bach: Sonata in A minor for Solo Flute, Wq. 132
Solo Flute, Wq. 132) (Bärenreiter or Ricordi)
4 J. S. Bach Prelude (1st movt from Suite No. 2 in D minor, J. S. Bach: Suites No. 1, BWV 1007 and No. 2, BWV 1008
BWV 1008), arr. Southworth for Flute (Astute Music)
5 Christopher Pan Overheard (No. 2 from Invocations of Pan) Christopher Ball: Invocations of Pan (Emerson)
Ball glissandi optional
6 Rob Buckland Changing Times Changing Times for Solo Flute (Astute Music)
7 Fürstenau Valse de Schubert ‘Beethovens Sehnsuchts- Articulation for Flute (Schott)
Walzer’, Op. 71 No. 1
8 John La Jaunty (2nd movt from Sonata for Solo Flute, John La Montaine: Sonata for Solo Flute, Op. 24
Montaine Op. 24) (Broude Brothers)
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9 James Rae Rocket Science (No. 42 from 42 More Modern James Rae: 42 More Modern Studies for Solo Flute
Studies for Solo Flute) (Universal)
10 Hilary Taggart Kerry (No. 14 from Pictures) Hilary Taggart: Pictures (Hunt Edition)

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Performance Grades 2018–2021
Oboe 2018–2021

GRADE 1

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Anon. English Jig, arr. Barratt Bravo! Oboe (Boosey & Hawkes)
2 Anon. The Force of Hercules, arr. Francis & Grant Going Solo for Oboe (Faber)
3 Blow Air, arr. Denley Time Pieces for Oboe, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
4 Charke Sonata, arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Oboe (Anglo Music)
5 Mozart Longing for the Spring ‘Come, lovely May’, Universal Oboe Album (Universal)
K. 596, arr. Kolman
6 Trad. English London Bridge, arr. Sparke Starter Solos for Oboe (Anglo Music)
7 Trad. English The Keel Row, arr. Blood observing repeat Airs and Dances (Gonzaga)
8 Trad. Scottish Kelvin Grove, arr. Ramsay 22 Traditional Tunes for Oboe (Fentone)
9 Trad. Welsh Men of Harlech, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Oboe (Brass Wind )
10 Vivaldi Spring (from The Four Seasons), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Oboe (Brass Wind )
B 1 Bruns & A Pirate’s Life for Me, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Oboe (Brass Wind )
Atencio
2 Katherine Carol of the Drum, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Oboe (Brass Wind )
Davis
3 Roma Cafolla Under the Bed or Ice Skating (from Playaround Roma Cafolla: Playaround for Oboe, Book 1: Revised
for Oboe) Edition 2017 (Forton Music)
4 Vera Gray Jackboots or Pendulum Oboe Music to Enjoy (Boosey & Hawkes)
5 Kabalevsky Polka and Russian Dance, arr. Barratt Bravo! Oboe (Boosey & Hawkes)
6 James Rae Sundown (from In the Groove for Oboe) James Rae: In the Groove for Oboe (Reedimensions)
7 Schumann John Anderson, Op. 67 No. 5, arr. Denley Time Pieces for Oboe, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
8 Philip Sparke Sad Song or Count Me In Starter Solos for Oboe (Anglo Music)
9 Sullivan Ah, leave me not to pine (from The Pirates of Sounds Classical for Oboe (Anglo Music)
Penzance), arr. Sparke
10 Pam Hot Chilli or Crystal Spring (from Really Easy Pam Wedgwood: Really Easy Jazzin’ About for Oboe
Wedgwood Jazzin’ About for Oboe) (Faber)
C 1 Dave Gale The Ending’s Well (from JazzFX for Oboe) P. 3 from Dave Gale: JazzFX for Oboe (Brass Wind)
2 Garnier Study in C No. 8 from 80 Graded Studies for Oboe, Book 1 (Faber)
3 Paul Harris Study in C or Study in A minor No. 6 or No. 7 from 80 Graded Studies for Oboe, Book 1
(Faber)
4 Hinke Study in F or Study in G (from Elementary P. 3 No. 3 or P. 4 No. 6 from Hinke: Elementary Method
Method for Oboe) for Oboe (Peters)
5 Mike Mower Sirens or Straight to the Point (from The Good- Mike Mower: The Good-Tempered Oboe
Tempered Oboe) (Itchy Fingers Publications)
6 Graham Salter The Lame Sheep or Gossip (from 35 Melodic Graham Salter: 35 Melodic Studies for Oboe (Emerson)
Studies for Oboe)
7 Philip Sparke Nearly Bobby Shaftoe or Ghost Town Philip Sparke: Starter Studies for Oboe (Anglo Music)
(No. 41 or No. 43 from Starter Studies for Oboe)
8 Trad. French Castle on the Hill, arr. McKean Abracadabra Oboe (Third Edition) (A & C Black)
9 Sarah Watts Study in Green or Study in Yellow Sarah Watts: Fresh Air for Oboe (Kevin Mayhew)
(from Fresh Air for Oboe)
10 Lynne Off We Go or Articulate (No. 5 or No. 8 from Lynne Williams: Thirty One Two Three Oboe Studies
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GRADE 2

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Chambonnières Sarabande, arr. Denley Time Pieces for Oboe, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
2 F. Couperin La Bourbonnaise, arr. Gray Oboe Music to Enjoy (Boosey & Hawkes)
3 Croft Saraband, arr. Blood Airs and Dances (Gonzaga)
4 De Fesch Gavotta (from Largo and Gavotta), arr. Francis Going Solo for Oboe (Faber)
& Grant
5 Purcell Air, arr. Francis & Grant Going Solo for Oboe (Faber)
6 Handel Bourrée (from Water Music), arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Oboe (Anglo Music)
7 Schubert Briar-Rose (Heidenröslein), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Oboe (Brass Wind )
8 Trad., Sad Folk Song Bryan Kelly: Ballads and Bagatelles (Spartan Press)
arr. Kelly
9 Trad. Scottish Skye Boat Song, arr. Ramsay 22 Traditional Tunes for Oboe (Fentone)
10 Trad. Scottish Torry Burn, arr. Barratt Bravo! Oboe (Boosey & Hawkes)
B 1 Keith BartlettDreamy or Cairo Carnival (from Just for Fun! Keith Bartlett: Just for Fun! for Oboe (UMP)
for Oboe)
2 Roma Cafolla Top o’ the Morning (from Playaround for Oboe) Roma Cafolla: Playaround for Oboe, Book 1: Revised
Edition 2017 (Forton Music)
3 Gilkyson The Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book), Winner Scores All for Oboe (Brass Wind )
arr. Lawrance
4 Robin Grant Song of the Forest Going Solo for Oboe (Faber)
5 Bryan Kelly Polonaise or Blues Bryan Kelly: Ballads and Bagatelles (Spartan Press)
6 Pascal Proust Baltic Pascal Proust: Baltic (De Haske)
7 Puccini Oh my beloved Papa (from Gianni Schicchi), Time Pieces for Oboe, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
arr. Denley
8 James Rae As If! (from In the Groove for Oboe) James Rae: In the Groove for Oboe (Reedimensions)
9 Sarah Watts Humdinger Hoedown (from Fresh Air for Oboe) Sarah Watts: Fresh Air for Oboe (Kevin Mayhew)
10 Pam Dragonfly or Easy Tiger (from Really Easy Pam Wedgwood: Really Easy Jazzin’ About for Oboe
Wedgwood Jazzin’ About for Oboe) (Faber)
C 1 C. Baermann Study in C No. 12 from 80 Graded Studies for Oboe, Book 1 (Faber)
2 Dave Gale Swinging Janos or Little Red Mug (from JazzFX P. 3 or P. 4 from Dave Gale: JazzFX for Oboe (Brass Wind)
for Oboe)
3 Hazlehurst Last of the Summer Wine, arr. McKean Abracadabra Oboe (Third Edition) (A & C Black)
4 Hinke Study in C or Study in G (from Elementary P. 5 No. 3 or P. 6 No. 2 from Hinke: Elementary Method
Method for Oboe) for Oboe (Peters)
5 Mike Mower Blue Truth or Quirky Quails (from The Good- Mike Mower: The Good-Tempered Oboe
Tempered Oboe) (Itchy Fingers Publications)
6 James Rae Shot or Javelin (No. 1 or No. 2 from Track & Field James Rae: Track & Field for Oboe (Reedimensions)
for Oboe)
7 Graham Salter The Satin Gown or Sitting in the Sunshine Graham Salter: 35 Melodic Studies for Oboe (Emerson)
(from 35 Melodic Studies for Oboe)
8 Philip Sparke Music Box Waltz or Ragtime (No. 62 or No. 63 Philip Sparke: Starter Studies for Oboe (Anglo Music)
from Starter Studies for Oboe)
9 Sarah Watts Study in Blue (from Fresh Air for Oboe) Sarah Watts: Fresh Air for Oboe (Kevin Mayhew)
10 Lynne Over and Over or Jumping Beans (No. 10 or Lynne Williams: Thirty One Two Three Oboe Studies
Williams No. 12 from Thirty One Two Three Oboe Studies) (Forton Music)

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GRADE 3

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 J. S. Bach Gavotte (from Orchestral Suite No. 3), arr. Blood Airs and Dances (Gonzaga)
2 Clementi Sonatina, Op. 36 No. 1, arr. Sparke 15 Intermediate Classical Solos for Oboe (Anglo Music)
3 Gabriel-Marie La Cinquantaine (from Two Pieces), arr. Sparke 15 Intermediate Classical Solos for Oboe (Anglo Music)
4 Gluck Aria (from Orfeo ed Euridice), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Oboe (Brass Wind )
5 Handel Air, arr. van Beringen Festive Baroque for Oboe (De Haske)
6 J. A. Hasse Bourrée, arr. van Beringen Festive Baroque for Oboe (De Haske)
7 M. Marais Romance, arr. Francis & Grant Going Solo for Oboe (Faber)
8 Mozart Menuett, K. 2, arr. Denley Time Pieces for Oboe, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
9 Purcell When I am Laid in Earth (from Dido and Sounds Classical for Oboe (Anglo Music)
Aeneas), arr. Sparke
10 Trad. Welsh The Ash Grove, arr. Ramsay 22 Traditional Tunes for Oboe (Fentone)
B 1 Romance or Rudolph’s Rag (from Just for Fun!
Keith Bartlett Keith Bartlett: Just for Fun! for Oboe (UMP)
for Oboe)
2 L. Bernstein America or I Feel Pretty (from West Side Story), Winner Scores All for Oboe (Brass Wind )
arr. Lawrance
3 Andrew Lloyd The Music of the Night (from Phantom of the Winner Scores All for Oboe (Brass Wind )
Webber Opera), arr. Lawrance
4 Brahms Poco Allegretto (from Symphony No. 3), Sounds Classical for Oboe (Anglo Music)
arr. Sparke
5 Robin Grant Consolation Going Solo for Oboe (Faber)
6 Bryan Kelly A Telling Off! or Calypso Bryan Kelly: Ballads and Bagatelles (Spartan Press)
7 E. Pütz Blue Waltz, arr. Birtel E. Pütz: Blue Waltz for Oboe (Schott)
8 James Rae In the Loop (from In the Groove for Oboe) James Rae: In the Groove for Oboe (Reedimensions)
9 Schubert Serenade (from Schwanengesang, D. 957), 15 Intermediate Classical Solos for Oboe (Anglo Music)
arr. Sparke
10 Schumann *** (No. 21 from Album for the Young, Op. 68), Universal Oboe Album (Universal)
arr. Kolman
C 1 C. Baermann Study in C No. 17 from 80 Graded Studies for Oboe, Book 1 (Faber)
2 Langey Study in A minor omitting DC No. 23 from 80 Graded Studies for Oboe, Book 1 (Faber)
3 Dave Gale Puddle Hopping or Mission Incredible P. 4 or P. 5 from Dave Gale: JazzFX for Oboe (Brass Wind)
(from JazzFX for Oboe)
4 Hinke Study in C or Study in G (from Elementary P. 9 No. 8 or P. 19 No. 3 from Hinke: Elementary Method
Method for Oboe) for Oboe (Peters)
5 Mike Mower Le petit chien or Wistfully (from The Good- Mike Mower: The Good-Tempered Oboe
Tempered Oboe) (Itchy Fingers Publications)
6 James Rae 100 Metres or Discus (No. 4 or No. 5 from Track James Rae: Track & Field for Oboe (Reedimensions)
& Field for Oboe)
7 Graham Salter Wrinkled Balloon or Gnome (from 35 Melodic Graham Salter: 35 Melodic Studies for Oboe (Emerson)
Studies for Oboe)
8 Philip Sparke Tyrolean Tune or In the Black Mountains Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Oboe (Anglo Music)
(No. 27 or No. 28 from Skilful Studies for Oboe)
9 Sarah Watts Study in Pink (from Fresh Air for Oboe) Sarah Watts: Fresh Air for Oboe (Kevin Mayhew)
10 Lynne Minor Song or Tango (No. 24 or No. 26 from Lynne Williams: Thirty One Two Three Oboe Studies
Williams Thirty One Two Three Oboe Studies) (Forton Music)

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GRADE 4

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 J. S. Bach Menuet and Trio (from Overture in F, Time Pieces for Oboe, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
BWV 820), arr. Denley
2 J. S. Bach Menuett, arr. van Beringen Festive Baroque for Oboe (De Haske)
3 Tartini Sarabande, arr. van Beringen Festive Baroque for Oboe (De Haske)
4 Giordani Caro mio ben, arr. Lawrance omitting small Great Winners for Oboe (Brass Wind )
notes in bb. 4–5 & 8–10
5 Gluck, Gavotte, arr. Sparke 15 Intermediate Classical Solos for Oboe (Anglo Music)
arr. Brahms
6 Handel Bourrée (from Flute Sonata, HWV 363b), 15 Intermediate Classical Solos for Oboe (Anglo Music)
arr. Sparke
7 Haydn Andante cantabile, arr. Francis & Grant Going Solo for Oboe (Faber)
8 Mozart Turkish Rondo (from Piano Sonata in A), Classic Experience Collection for Oboe (Cramer)
arr. Lanning
9 Schubert Military March, Op. 51 No. 1, arr. Kolman Universal Oboe Album (Universal)
10 Vivaldi Allegro (from Flute Sonata in C), arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Oboe (Anglo Music)
B 1 Keith Bartlett J. B. Jazz (from Just for Fun! for Oboe) Keith Bartlett: Just for Fun! for Oboe (UMP)
2 L. Bernstein It must be so (from Candide), arr. Elliott Leonard Bernstein for Oboe (Boosey & Hawkes)
3 Delibes Sous le dôme épais (from Lakmé), arr. Denley Time Pieces for Oboe, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
4 Robin Grant Latin Romance Going Solo for Oboe (Faber)
5 Grieg Solvejg’s Song (from Peer Gynt), arr. Kolman Universal Oboe Album (Universal)
6 Bryan Kelly Italian Dance Bryan Kelly: Ballads and Bagatelles (Spartan Press)
7 Marco Pütz The Dreamer (No. 1 from Two Pictures for Oboe) Marco Pütz: Two Pictures for Oboe (De Haske)
8 James Rae Mr Big (from In the Groove for Oboe) James Rae: In the Groove for Oboe (Reedimensions)
9 G. M. La Cumparsita, arr. Lawrance Great Winners for Oboe (Brass Wind )
Rodríguez
10 Saint-Saëns The Swan (from The Carnival of the Animals), Classic Experience Collection for Oboe (Cramer)
arr. Lanning
C 1 van Beekum Air varié (from Ornamental Oboes) van Beekum: Ornamental Oboes (Harmonia)
Theme and Var. 1
2 Dave Gale Blues for Sam or Stop and Guiro (from JazzFX P. 7 or P. 10 from Dave Gale: JazzFX for Oboe
for Oboe) (Brass Wind)
3 Garnier Study in D or Study in F + minor No. 21 or No. 32 from 80 Graded Studies for Oboe,
Book 1 (Faber)
4 Hinke Study in A minor or Study in F P. 23 No. 13 or P. 27 No. 5 from Hinke: Elementary
(from Elementary Method for Oboe) Method for Oboe (Peters)
5 Mike Mower Waltzlet or Drifting Off (from The Good- Mike Mower: The Good-Tempered Oboe
Tempered Oboe) (Itchy Fingers Publications)
6 James Rae Triple Jump (No. 8 from Track & Field for Oboe) James Rae: Track & Field for Oboe (Reedimensions)
7 Graham Salter Ties or Ballet Class (from 35 Melodic Studies Graham Salter: 35 Melodic Studies for Oboe (Emerson)
for Oboe)
8 Philip Sparke One-part Invention or Hungarian Dance Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Oboe (Anglo Music)
(No. 36 or No. 38 from Skilful Studies for Oboe)
9 Sarah Watts Study in Orange (from Fresh Air for Oboe) Sarah Watts: Fresh Air for Oboe (Kevin Mayhew)
10 Lynne And Finally (No. 30 from Thirty One Two Three Lynne Williams: Thirty One Two Three Oboe Studies
Williams Oboe Studies) (Forton Music)

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GRADE 5

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 J. S. Bach Gavotte (from Fifth French Suite), Great Winners for Oboe (Brass Wind )
arr. Lawrance observing repeat
2 J. S. Bach Sheep May Safely Graze (from Cantata Classic Experience Collection for Oboe (Cramer)
No. 208), arr. Lanning omitting DC
3 A. Besozzi Andante (1st movt from Sonata in C) A. Besozzi: Sonata in C (Chester) or
observing printed cadenza The Chester Oboe Anthology (Chester)
4 Cimarosa, Siciliana (3rd movt from Concerto for Oboe) Cimarosa: Concerto for Oboe (Boosey & Hawkes)
arr. Benjamin
5 Donizetti Nemorino’s Romance (from L’elisir d’amore), Universal Oboe Album (Universal)
arr. Kolman
6 Homilius Amoroso and Vivace (3rd and 4th movts from Homilius: Sonata in F, HoWV XI.1 (Carus)
Sonata in F, HoWV XI.1)
7 Mozart Adagio, K. Anh. 94, K. 580a, arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Oboe (Anglo Music)
8 Mozart Divertimento, arr. Francis & Grant Going Solo for Oboe (Faber)
9 Giuseppe Adagio and Minuetto (3rd and 4th movts from Giuseppe Sammartini: Sonata in G, Op. 13 No. 4 (Schott)
Sammartini Sonata in G, Op. 13 No. 4)
10 Tessarini Andante and Allegro (3rd and 4th movts from Tessarini: Sonata in B -, Op. 2 No. 2 (Harmonia)
Sonata in B -, Op. 2 No. 2)
B 1 L. Bernstein Tonight or Somewhere (from West Side Story), Leonard Bernstein for Oboe (Boosey & Hawkes)
arr. Elliott
2 Cui Orientale (No. 9 from Kaleydoskop, Op. 50), Time Pieces for Oboe, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Denley
3 Debussy Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque), Classic Experience Collection for Oboe (Cramer)
arr. Lanning
4 Bizet Chanson bohème (from Carmen), Classic Experience Collection for Oboe (Cramer) or
arr. Lanning or arr. Lawrance Great Winners for Oboe (Brass Wind )
5 Schönberg & On My Own (from Les Misérables), Great Winners for Oboe (Brass Wind )
Boublil arr. Lawrance
6 Fibich Poème (from Idyll ‘At Twilight’, Op. 39), Fibich: Poème from Idyll ‘At Twilight’, Op. 39 for Oboe
arr. Birtel (Schott)
7 Philip Herbert Silent Aria (Abridged Version) Philip Herbert: Silent Aria (Abridged Version) (Novello)
or The Chester Oboe Anthology (Chester)
8 Richard Red Hot Polka or Tango for Two (No. 1 or No. 4 Richard Kershaw: Have Oboe, Will Travel (Phylloscopus)
Kershaw from Have Oboe, Will Travel)
9 Mendelssohn Andante espressivo or Presto, trans. Walter No. 37 or No. 45 from Mendelssohn: Romances sans
paroles, Vol. 6 (Billaudot)
10 Marco Pütz The Little Rascal (No. 2 from Two Pictures for Marco Pütz: Two Pictures for Oboe (De Haske)
Oboe)
C 1 van Beekum Valsette or Tiroler Ländler (from Ornamental van Beekum: Ornamental Oboes (Harmonia)
Oboes)
2 Blatt Study in A minor No. 52 from 80 Graded Studies for Oboe, Book 2 (Faber)
3 Brod Study in D minor No. 51 from 80 Graded Studies for Oboe, Book 2 (Faber)
4 Dave Gale Waltz for Woody (from JazzFX for Oboe) P. 10 from Dave Gale: JazzFX for Oboe (Brass Wind)
5 Hinke Study in G or Study in G minor P. 24 No. 14 or P. 29 No. 10 from Hinke: Elementary
(from Elementary Method for Oboe) Method for Oboe (Peters)
6 Mike Mower Small Town Swing (from The Good-Tempered Mike Mower: The Good-Tempered Oboe
Oboe) (Itchy Fingers Publications)
7 James Rae Pole Vault or High Jump (No. 7 or No. 9 from James Rae: Track & Field for Oboe (Reedimensions)
Track & Field for Oboe)

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8 Graham Salter Après-Ski Waltz (from 35 Melodic Studies for Graham Salter: 35 Melodic Studies for Oboe (Emerson)
Oboe)
9 Philip Sparke Party Piece (No. 40 from Skilful Studies for Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Oboe (Anglo Music)
Oboe)
10 Telemann Allegro (3rd movt from Fantasia No. 5 in C, Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Flute (Bärenreiter)
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GRADE 6
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Albinoni Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in B -, Albinoni: Concerto in B -, Op. 7 No. 3 (Boosey & Hawkes)
Op. 7 No. 3)
2 J. S. Bach Adagio, arr. Rothwell J. S. Bach: Adagio for Oboe (Chester) or
The Chester Oboe Anthology (Chester)
3 A. Besozzi Larghetto and Allegretto (3rd and 4th movts A. Besozzi: Sonata in C (Chester)
from Sonata in C)
4 J. H. Fiocco Arioso, arr. Bent & O’Neill J. H. Fiocco: Arioso for Oboe (Schott)
5 Handel Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Handel: Concerto No. 1 in B - (Boosey & Hawkes) or
Concerto in B -, HWV 301) Handel: Concerto No. 8 in B - (Billaudot)
6 Handel Air and Rondo, arr. Rothwell Handel: Air and Rondo (Chester) or
The Chester Oboe Anthology (Chester)
7 Homilius Adagio and Allegro assai (1st and 2nd movts Homilius: Sonata in F, HoWV XI.1 (Carus)
from Sonata in F, HoWV XI.1)
8 Jean Baptiste Largo cantabile and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts Jean Baptiste Loeillet: Sonata in C (Chester)
Loeillet from Sonata in C), arr. Rothwell
9 Tessarini Largo and Vivace (1st and 2nd movts from Tessarini: Sonata in B -, Op. 2 No. 2 (Harmonia)
Sonata in B -, Op. 2 No. 2)
10 Trad. Scottish, Annie Laurie Paul Hart: Star Pieces, Vol. 1 (Forton Music)
arr. Hart
B 1 Barthe Couvre feu Barthe: Couvre feu (Emerson)
2 Bartók An Evening in the Village, trans. Pongrácz Bartók: An Evening in the Village for Oboe
(Editio Musica Budapest)
3 Debussy The Little Shepherd or La fille aux cheveux de Debussy: Five Pieces for Oboe (UMP)
lin, arr. Roxburgh
4 Field Nocturne, arr. Rothwell Field: Nocturne for Oboe (Chester) or
The Chester Oboe Anthology (Chester)
5 Gershwin Promenade (Walking the Dog), arr. Denwood Gershwin: Promenade (Walking the Dog) for Oboe
observing top E - in b. 19 (Emerson)
6 Jan de Haan Sweet Sunset Jan de Haan: Sweet Sunset for Oboe (De Haske)
7 Paul Hart La Scala Paul Hart: Star Pieces, Vol. 1 (Forton Music)
8 R. Hofmann Notturno (No. 1 from Four Pieces, Op. 81) R. Hofmann: Four Pieces, Op. 81 (Amadeus)
9 Mendelssohn Allegro con moto or Andante un poco agitato, No. 42 or No. 43 from Mendelssohn: Romances sans
trans. Walter paroles, Vol. 6 (Billaudot)
10 Ennio Gabriel’s Oboe (from The Mission) Ennio Morricone: Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission
Morricone (Hal Leonard–Music Sales)
C 1 van Beekum Square Dance or Scala Paso doble van Beekum: Ornamental Oboes (Harmonia)
(from Ornamental Oboes)
2 Blatt Study in D or Study in F (No. 6 or No. 13 from Blatt: 15 Entertaining Etudes, Op. 24 (Edition Musicus)
15 Entertaining Etudes, Op. 24)
3 Ferling Study in D minor or Study in G minor Ferling: 48 Studies, Op. 31 (Universal)
(No. 11 or No. 19 from 48 Studies, Op. 31)
4 Garnier Study in G No. 49 from 80 Graded Studies for Oboe, Book 2 (Faber)
5 Sadie Spinning Jenny or Creeping Jenny Sadie Harrison: Three Jennys
Harrison (from Three Jennys) (University of York Music Press)
6 Hinke Study in G minor or Study in G + minor (from P. 16 No. 26 or P. 34 No. 20 from Hinke: Elementary
Elementary Method for Oboe) Method for Oboe (Peters)

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COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

7 Kreutzer, Study in D No. 15 from Lamotte: 18 études (Billaudot)
trans. Lamotte
8 Mike Mower Tectonic Groove (from The Good-Tempered Mike Mower: The Good-Tempered Oboe
Oboe) (Itchy Fingers Publications)
9 James Rae Hurdles and Triathlon (Nos 11 and 12 from James Rae: Track & Field for Oboe (Reedimensions)
Track & Field for Oboe)
10 Telemann Grave and Allegro (1st and 4th movts from Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Flute (Bärenreiter)
Fantasia No. 2 in A minor, TWV 40:3)

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GRADE 7
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Albinoni Adagio and Allegro (2nd and 3rd movts from Albinoni: Concerto in B -, Op. 7 No. 3 (Boosey & Hawkes)
Concerto in B -, Op. 7 No. 3)
2 Cimarosa, Introduzione and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts Cimarosa: Concerto for Oboe (Boosey & Hawkes)
arr. Benjamin from Concerto for Oboe)
3 Donizetti Solo in F minor Donizetti: Solo in F minor (Musica Rara)
4 Haydn Andante (2nd movt from Concerto in C, Haydn: Concerto in C, Hob. VIIg/C1 (Breitkopf & Härtel)
Hob. VIIg/C1)
5 J. A. Koželuch Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in F) J. A. Koželuch: Concerto in F (European Music Archive)
ending at b. 191
6 Giuseppe Andante and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Giuseppe Sammartini: Sonata in G, Op. 13 No. 4 (Schott)
Sammartini Sonata in G, Op. 13 No. 4)
7 Telemann Siciliana and Spirituoso (1st and 2nd movts Telemann: Sonatas and Pieces from ‘Der getreue
from Sonata in A minor, TWV 41:a3) Musikmeister’ (Bärenreiter)
8 Telemann Andante and Vivace (3rd and 4th movts from Telemann: Sonatas and Pieces from ‘Der getreue
Sonata in A minor, TWV 41:a3) Musikmeister’ (Bärenreiter)
9 Vivaldi Allegro non molto (1st movt from Concerto in Vivaldi: Concerto in A minor, RV 461 (Schott)
A minor, RV 461)
10 T. A. Walmisley Allegro moderato (2nd movt from Sonatina T. A. Walmisley: Two Sonatinas (Edition HH)
No. 1 in B -)
B 1 Binge The Watermill Binge: The Watermill (Weinberger)
2 Dring Italian Dance Dring: Italian Dance (Weinberger)
3 Grabert Allegro moderato or Adagio (1st or 2nd movt Grabert: Sonata in G minor, Op. 52 (Simrock)
from Sonata in G minor, Op. 52)
4 Paul Hart Haydn to Nothing Paul Hart: Star Pieces, Vol. 1 (Forton Music)
5 R. Hofmann Scherzo (No. 4 from Four Pieces, Op. 81) R. Hofmann: Four Pieces, Op. 81 (Amadeus)
6 Jean-François Bagatelle (No. 1 from Three Bagatelles for Oboe) Jean-François Michel: Three Bagatelles for Oboe
Michel observing printed cadenza (Editions BIM)
7 Ravel Pièce en forme de habanera, trans. Gillet Ravel: Pièce en forme de habanera, for Oboe (Leduc)
slides optional
8 N. Rota Elegia N. Rota: Elegia (Leduc) or
The Chester Oboe Anthology (Chester)
9 Rougnon Air de Ballet A Nineteenth Century Collection for Oboe, Vol. 3
(European Music Archive)
10 Schumann No. 1 or No. 3 (from Three Romances, Op. 94) Schumann: Three Romances, Op. 94
(Breitkopf & Härtel or Peters or Henle)
C 1 Blatt Study in G or Study in A minor (No. 7 or No. 11 Blatt: 15 Entertaining Etudes, Op. 24 (Edition Musicus)
from 15 Entertaining Etudes, Op. 24)
2 Britten Pan (No. 1 from Six Metamorphoses after Ovid, Britten: Six Metamorphoses after Ovid, Op. 49
Op. 49) (Boosey & Hawkes)
3 Ferling Study in D or Study in B minor (No. 14 or No. 15 Ferling: 48 Studies, Op. 31 (Universal)
from 48 Studies, Op. 31)
4 Sadie Jenny Wren (from Three Jennys) Sadie Harrison: Three Jennys
Harrison (University of York Music Press)
5 Hinke Larghetto and Allegro (from Elementary P. 34 No. 20 and P. 38 No. 27 from Hinke: Elementary
Method for Oboe) Method for Oboe (Peters)
6 Mike Mower Answer the Question or It’s Bop, Not Pop Mike Mower: The Good-Tempered Oboe
(from The Good-Tempered Oboe) (Itchy Fingers Publications)

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7 James Rae Heptathlon or Marathon (No. 14 or No. 16 from James Rae: Track & Field for Oboe (Reedimensions)
Track & Field for Oboe)
8 Rode, trans. Study in G minor No. 9 from Lamotte: 18 études (Billaudot)
Lamotte
9 Telemann Affettuoso and Vivace (1st and 4th movts from Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Flute (Bärenreiter)
Fantasia No. 9 in E, TWV 40:10)
10 Ayser Vançin Réveil to be played on oboe; harmonic & slide Ayser Vançin: Chants de la Terre & Réveil (Phylloscopus)
optional

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GRADE 8
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Albinoni Allegro e non presto and Adagio (1st and 2nd Albinoni: Concerto in D minor, Op. 9 No. 2 (IMC or
movts from Concerto in D minor, Op. 9 No. 2) Kunzelmann)
2 J. S. Bach Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in G minor, J. S. Bach: Sonata in G minor for Flute, BWV 1020
BWV 1020) (Bärenreiter)
3 Coste Cavatine, Op. 37 Coste: Cavatine, Op. 37 (International Music Diffusion)
4 Handel Larghetto and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Handel: Sonatas for Oboe (Peters)
Sonata in G minor, HWV 364a, Op. 1 No. 6)
5 Haydn Rondo–Allegretto (3rd movt from Concerto in C, Haydn: Concerto in C, Hob. VIIg/C1 (Breitkopf & Härtel)
Hob. VIIg/C1) observing cadenzas
6 Krommer Adagio or Rondo–Allegretto (2nd or 3rd movt Krommer: Concerto in F, Op. 52 (Bärenreiter Praha)
from Concerto in F, Op. 52)
7 Mozart Allegro (1st movt from Oboe Quartet in F, Mozart: Oboe Quartet in F, K. 370 (Peters)
K. 370), trans. Hodgson
8 Rietz Andante sostenuto (1st movt from Concert Rietz: Concert Piece, Op. 33 (Musica Rara)
Piece, Op. 33)
9 Telemann Largo and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Telemann: Sonata in E minor (Schott) or
Sonata in E minor, TWV 41:e6) Telemann: Two Sonatas for Oboe from ‘Essercizii
musici’ (Bärenreiter)
10 T. A. Walmisley Sonatina No. 2 in G complete T. A. Walmisley: Two Sonatinas (Edition HH)
B 1 M. Arnold Andante con moto and Vivace (2nd and 3rd M. Arnold: Sonatina for Oboe (Lengnick)
movts from Sonatina for Oboe)
2 L. Berkeley Molto moderato (1st movt from Sonatina for L. Berkeley: Sonatina for Oboe (Chester) or
Oboe) The Chester Oboe Anthology (Chester)
3 Elgar Soliloquy upper line in ossias Elgar: Soliloquy (Novello) or
The Chester Oboe Anthology (Chester)
4 Grovlez Sarabande et Allegro Grovlez: Sarabande et Allegro (Leduc)
5 Paul Hart The Marionette’s Dance or Bye-Bye Manuel Paul Hart: Star Pieces, Vol. 1 (Forton Music)
6 R. Hofmann Lied ohne Worte (No. 2 from Four Pieces, Op. 81) R. Hofmann: Four Pieces, Op. 81 (Amadeus)
7 Piazzolla Oblivion Piazzolla: Oblivion for Oboe (Tonos)
8 Poulenc Elégie or Scherzo (1st or 2nd movt from Sonata Poulenc: Sonata for Oboe (Chester)
for Oboe)
9 Saint-Saëns Ad libitum–Allegretto or Molto allegro Saint-Saëns: Sonata, Op. 166 (Durand or Peters or Henle)
(2nd or 3rd movt from Sonata, Op. 166)
10 Schumann No. 2 (from Three Romances, Op. 94) Schumann: Three Romances, Op. 94
(Breitkopf & Härtel or Peters or Henle)
C 1 Blatt Study in E minor or Study in B - (No. 8 or No. 9 Blatt: 15 Entertaining Etudes, Op. 24 (Edition Musicus)
from 15 Entertaining Etudes, Op. 24)
2 Britten Phaeton or Niobe (No. 2 or No. 3 from Britten: Six Metamorphoses after Ovid, Op. 49
Six Metamorphoses after Ovid, Op. 49) (Boosey & Hawkes)
3 Ross Edwards Yanada or Ulpirra (No. 1 or No. 2 from Ross Edwards: Two Pieces for Solo Oboe (Ricordi)
Two Pieces for Solo Oboe)
4 Ferling Study in G minor and Study in G minor Ferling: 48 Studies, Op. 31 (Universal)
(Nos 19 and 20 from 48 Studies, Op. 31)
5 Kreutzer, Study in E No. 18 from Lamotte: 18 études (Billaudot)
trans. Lamotte
6 Luft Study in A minor or Study in B - minor No. 72 or No. 77 from 80 Graded Studies for Oboe,
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COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

7 Mike Mower Be Meaningful and Aw Now C’Mon! Mike Mower: The Good-Tempered Oboe
(from The Good-Tempered Oboe) (Itchy Fingers Publications)
8 Telemann Largo and Spirituoso (1st and 2nd movts from Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Flute (Bärenreiter)
Fantasia No. 8 in E minor, TWV 40:9)
9 Tomasi Péruvienne (No. 1 from Évocations for Solo Tomasi: Évocations for Solo Oboe (Leduc)
Oboe)
10 Ayser Vançin Chants de la Terre to be played on oboe Ayser Vançin: Chants de la Terre & Réveil (Phylloscopus)

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Performance Grades 2018–2021
Clarinet 2018–2021

GRADE 1

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Dacre Daisy Bell, arr. Litten Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
2 L. Mozart Minuet (No. 2 from Nannerl-Notenbuch), Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
arr. Blackwell
3 M. Praetorius La Bourée (from Terpsichore), arr. Bullard Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
4 Anon. Duke of York’s March, arr. Denley Time Pieces for Clarinet, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
observing 1st repeat
5 Schubert German Dance, arr. Barratt Grade by Grade, Clarinet Grade 1 (Boosey & Hawkes)
6 Trad. English Scarborough Fair (arr.) Grade by Grade, Clarinet Grade 1 (Boosey & Hawkes) or
What Else Can I Play? Clarinet Grade 1 (Faber)
7 Trad. English The British Grenadiers (arr.) What Else Can I Play? Clarinet Grade 1 (Faber)
8 Susato Les grands douleurs (Basse Dance No. 6 from Sounds Classical for Clarinet (Anglo Music)
Danserye), arr. Sparke
9 Trad. Hebrew Hatikvah, arr. Davies & Reade First Book of Clarinet Solos (Faber: B - or C editions)
10 Trad. Russian Song of the Volga Boatmen, arr. Davies & Reade First Book of Clarinet Solos (Faber: B - or C editions)

B 1 Roma Cafolla Hush-a-bye (from Playaround for Clarinet, Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
Book 1)
2 James Rae Sundown (from In the Groove for Clarinet) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
3 J. Winner Little Brown Jug, arr. Iles Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
4 Baubet-Gony Ronde (from Images enfantines), arr. Denley Time Pieces for Clarinet, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
5 Harline & I’ve got no strings (from Pinocchio) (arr.) What Else Can I Play? Clarinet Grade 1 (Faber)
Washington
6 Kosma & Autumn Leaves, arr. Ledbury All Jazzed Up for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
Prévert
7 H. Mancini Moon River, arr. Ledbury All Jazzed Up for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
8 Christopher How Graceful Grade by Grade, Clarinet Grade 1 (Boosey & Hawkes)
Norton
9 Karen Street Day Dreams Karen Street: Day Dreams (Gumbles Publications)
10 Sullivan Ah, leave me not to pine (from The Pirates of Sounds Classical for Clarinet (Anglo Music)
Penzance), arr. Sparke
C 1 Ned Bennett Early Doors (from Jazz Club Clarinet, Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
Grades 1–2)
2 Jeffery Wilson Grey Secrets (No. 2 from Colour Studies) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
3 Martin Yates Eckington Stomp (No. 12 from uTunes) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
with straight quavers
4 Anon. The Bugle Horn, arr. Harris No. 9 from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 1
(Faber)
5 Demnitz Study in F (from Elementary School for P. 3 No. 2 from Demnitz: Elementary School for Clarinet
Clarinet) (Peters) or No. 5 from 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet,
Book 1 (Faber)
6 Colin Radford Sunset or Spring Tide (No. 1 or No. 2 from Colin Radford: 21st-Century Clarinet Studies
21st-Century Clarinet Studies) (Emerson)
7 James Rae The Organ Grinder’s Apprentice (No. 7 from James Rae: 38 More Modern Studies for Solo Clarinet
38 More Modern Studies for Solo Clarinet) (Universal)
8 Karen Street Easy P.C. Double Click!! for Solo Clarinet (Gumbles Publications)
9 Tchaikovsky Marche slave, arr. Lawrance Winners Galore for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
10 Lynne Waltzing (No. 2 from Thirty One Two Three Lynne Williams: Thirty One Two Three Clarinet Studies
Williams Clarinet Studies) (Forton Music)

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GRADE 2

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Mozart Allegro, K. 3, arr. Blackwell Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
2 Schubert The Trout, arr. Litten Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
3 Trad. Cornish I Love My Love, arr. Bullard Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
4 Anon. Mr Scoolding’s Minuet, arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Clarinet (Anglo Music)
5 Beethoven German Dance (No. 6 from 12 German Dances, Classical Music for Children for Clarinet (Schott)
WoO 13), arr. Birtel grace notes optional
6 Diabelli Scherzo, arr. Davies & Reade First Book of Clarinet Solos (Faber: B - or C editions)
7 Elgar Song of Liberty (from Pomp and Circumstance Time Pieces for Clarinet, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
March No. 4), arr. Denley
8 Saint-Saëns The Elephant (from The Carnival of the Winners Galore for Clarinet (Brass Wind )
Animals), arr. Lawrance
9 Trad. Welsh The Ash Grove, arr. Lawrance Winners Galore for Clarinet (Brass Wind )
10 Trad. Shaker Melody (arr.) Grade by Grade, Clarinet Grade 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
American
B 1 Bart Oom-Pah-Pah (from Oliver!), arr. Blackwell Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
2 Mike Cornick Definitely! (No. 2 from November Blues) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
3 Paul Harris Getting to the Front of the Queue Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
4 Phil Coulter & Puppet on a String, arr. Lawrance Winners Galore for Clarinet (Brass Wind )
Bill Martin
5 Hanna, Barbera Flintstones Theme, arr. Lawrance Winners Galore for Clarinet (Brass Wind )
& Curtin
6 Colin Cowles A Succulent Snail Sings Before Supper (from Colin Cowles: Amazing Animals for Clarinet
Amazing Animals for Clarinet) (Fentone )
7 Hywel Davies Song Grade by Grade, Clarinet Grade 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)
8 S. Foster Serenade: Beautiful Dreamer, arr. Davies & First Book of Clarinet Solos (Faber: B - or C editions)
Reade observing repeat
9 Gershwin Bidin’ My Time, arr. Ledbury All Jazzed Up for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
10 Kabalevsky An Old Dance (No. 7 from 30 Children’s Pieces, Time Pieces for Clarinet, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Op. 27), arr. Denley observing mordents
C 1 Demnitz Tenuto Study No. 9 in G (from Elementary Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
School for Clarinet)
2 Colin Radford Castle Waltz (No. 8 from 21st-Century Clarinet Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Studies)
3 James Rae Continental Breakfast Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
4 Ned Bennett Dougal and the Blue Cat (from Jazz Club Ned Bennett: Jazz Club Clarinet, Grades 1–2 (IMP)
Clarinet, Grades 1–2)
5 Demnitz Study in F (from Elementary School for P. 8 No. 2 from Demnitz: Elementary School for Clarinet
Clarinet) (Peters) or No. 16 from 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet,
Book 1 (Faber)
6 Langey Study in G No. 14 from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 1
(Faber)
7 James Rae Pieces of Eight or Rock Summit (No. 16 or No. 19 James Rae: 38 More Modern Studies for Solo Clarinet
from 38 More Modern Studies for Solo Clarinet) (Universal)
8 Philip Sparke Tom’s Tune or Shalom! (No. 13 or No. 14 from Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Clarinet (Anglo Music)
Skilful Studies for Clarinet)
9 Karen Street Backspace Odyssey Double Click!! for Solo Clarinet (Gumbles Publications)
10 Martin Yates Helmsdale Gig (No. 25 from uTunes) Martin Yates: uTunes (Warwick Music)

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GRADE 3

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 M.-A. Prelude (from Te Deum, H. 146), arr. Litten Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Charpentier
2 Franck Panis angelicus (from Mass for Three Voices), Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
arr. Bullard
3 Rimsky- Theme from ‘The Young Prince and The Young Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Korsakov Princess’ (3rd movt from Sheherazade, Op. 35),
arr. Blackwell
4 Byrd Lord Willobies Welcome Home (from My Ladye Sounds Classical for Clarinet (Anglo Music)
Nevells Booke of Virginal Music), arr. Sparke
5 Grieg Gratitude (from Lyric Pieces, Op. 62), arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Clarinet (Anglo Music)
6 Handel Bourrée (from Music for the Royal Fireworks, Classical Music for Children for Clarinet (Schott)
HWV 351), arr. Birtel
7 MacDowell To a Wild Rose (No. 1 from Woodland Sketches, Classical Music for Children for Clarinet (Schott) or
Op. 51), arr. Birtel or arr. Davies & Reade Classical Highlights for Clarinet (Schott) or
First Book of Clarinet Solos (Faber: B - or C editions)
8 T. A. Arne When daisies pied, arr. Davies & Reade First Book of Clarinet Solos (Faber: B - or C editions)
9 E. Read Song Without Words First Repertoire Pieces for Clarinet (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Schubert Who is Sylvia? (from Two Songs), trans. Wastall First Repertoire Pieces for Clarinet (Boosey & Hawkes)
B 1 T. Baxter Early Bird Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
2 Both High School Dixie (USA) (from Dancing Clarinet) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
3 E. Johnson Georgie Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
4 J. Collis Going Fishing (3rd movt from Tom Sawyer Suite) J. Collis: Tom Sawyer Suite (Boosey & Hawkes)
5 Colin Cowles A Rattle Snake Rag (from Amazing Animals for Colin Cowles: Amazing Animals for Clarinet
Clarinet) (Fentone )
6 Finzi Carol (No. 3 from Five Bagatelles) Finzi: Five Bagatelles (Boosey & Hawkes)
7 Duncan Mr Benn (from Mr Benn for Clarinet) Duncan Lamont: Mr Benn for Clarinet (Queen’s
Lamont Temple Publications)
8 Andrew Lloyd The Music of the Night (from Phantom of the Great Winners for Clarinet (Brass Wind )
Webber Opera), arr. Lawrance
9 E. Pütz Blue Waltz, arr. Birtel Classical Highlights for Clarinet (Schott)
10 John Williams Hedwig’s Theme (from Harry Potter and the Ultimate Movie Instrumental Solos for Clarinet (Alfred)
Sorcerer’s/Philosopher’s Stone), arr. Galliford,
Neuburg & Edmondson
C 1 C. Baermann Moderato in C (No. 9 from Vollständige Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Clarinett-Schule, Part 1, Op. 63)
2 R. Michael Smarty Artie Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
3 Trad. English Morris Tune, arr. Hannen Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
4 Demnitz Study in A minor or Study in G (from P. 13 No. 2 or P. 14 No. 3 from Demnitz: Elementary
Elementary School for Clarinet) School for Clarinet (Peters)
5 Paul Harris Study in A minor No. 21 from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 1
(Faber)
6 Lazarus Study in G No. 23 from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 1
(Faber)
7 James Rae Swing Five or Late Train Blues (No. 21 or No. 24 James Rae: 38 More Modern Studies for Solo Clarinet
from 38 More Modern Studies for Solo Clarinet) (Universal)
8 Philip Sparke Windmill Waltz (No. 31 from Skilful Studies for Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Clarinet (Anglo Music)
Clarinet)
9 Karen Street Yes, App-Arently Double Click!! for Solo Clarinet (Gumbles Publications)
10 Lynne Jig (No. 22 from Thirty One Two Three Clarinet Lynne Williams: Thirty One Two Three Clarinet Studies
Williams Studies) (Forton Music)
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GRADE 4

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Bizet Avec la garde montante (from Carmen), Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
arr. Bullard
2 Gade Fantasy Piece (No. 1 from Fantasiestücke, Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Op. 43) grace notes optional
3 Trad. Klezmer Choson Kale Mazel Tov, arr. Gellnick Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
4 Bizet Chanson bohème (from Carmen), arr. Lawrance Great Winners for Clarinet (Brass Wind )
5 Dvořák Humoresque, Op. 101 No. 7, arr. Birtel Classical Music for Children for Clarinet (Schott)
6 Mendelssohn Song Without Words, Op. 67 No. 2, arr. King & Mendelssohn for the Clarinet (ABRSM)
Frank
7 Mozart Voi che sapete (from The Marriage of Figaro), Mozart Two Arias (OUP)
arr. Benoy & Bryce
8 Purcell Rondeau, arr. Richardson First Book of Clarinet Solos (Faber)
9 Reger Romance, trans. Wastall First Repertoire Pieces for Clarinet (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Schumann Träumerei, Op. 15 No. 7, arr. Birtel Classical Highlights for Clarinet (Schott)
B 1 Duncan The Wizard (from Mr Benn for Clarinet) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Lamont
2 J. Collis School’s Out! (1st movt from Tom Sawyer Suite) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
3 Christopher Cooling Breeze Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Norton
4 Colin Cowles The Fiery Frog Hopper’s Hop (from Amazing Colin Cowles: Amazing Animals for Clarinet
Animals for Clarinet) (Fentone )
5 Fields & On the Sunny Side of the Street, arr. Iveson Let’s Face the Music for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
McHugh observing lower line in bb. 35–40
6 Paul Harris Andante pacifico con rubato (3rd movt from Paul Harris: Sonatina for Clarinet (Fentone)
Sonatina for Clarinet)
7 Joplin Maple Leaf Rag, arr. Lawrance Great Winners for Clarinet (Brass Wind )
8 John Williams Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark), Great Winners for Clarinet (Brass Wind ) or
arr. Lawrance or arr. Galliford, Neuburg & Ultimate Movie Instrumental Solos for Clarinet (Alfred)
Edmondson
9 Bryan Kelly Aries (No. 1 from Zodiac, Set 1) Bryan Kelly: Zodiac, Set 1 (Weinberger)
10 Vinter First Song (from Song and Dance) First Repertoire Pieces for Clarinet (Boosey & Hawkes)
C 1 Howard Dog, Bone, Mayhem stamping optional Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Goodall
2 Mark Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Pike? (No. 3 from Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Nightingale Fishy Scaley Studies)
3 F. L. Schubert Andantino in A minor (No. 63 from Kleine Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
theoretisch-praktische Clarinettenschule)
4 Demnitz Study in D (from Elementary School for P. 15 No. 5 from Demnitz: Elementary School for
Clarinet) Clarinet (Peters)
5 Langey Study in B minor No. 33 from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 1
(Faber)
6 Nilia Study in G minor No. 38 from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 1
Velázquez (Faber)
7 Roger Purcell Come What May (No. 26 from Scaling the Roger Purcell: Scaling the Heights (Astute Music)
Heights)
8 James Rae Exhibit A (No. 23 from 38 More Modern Studies James Rae: 38 More Modern Studies for Solo Clarinet
for Solo Clarinet) (Universal)
9 James Rae Save As… or Polka Dotcom Double Click!! for Solo Clarinet (Gumbles Publications)
10 Philip Sparke Ursa Major or Hungarian Dance (No. 37 or Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Clarinet (Anglo Music)
No. 38 from Skilful Studies for Clarinet)
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GRADE 5

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 attrib. Tambourin (from Piramo e Tisbe), arr. Jones Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
J. A. Hasse
2 C. Nielsen Fantasy Piece, FS 3h, CNW 66 Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
observing printed cadenza
3 Weber Theme and Variation 1 (from Variations on a Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Theme from Silvana, Op. 33)
4 J. S. Bach Air (from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D, Classical Highlights for Clarinet (Schott)
BWV 1068), arr. Birtel
5 C. Baermann Romanze C. Baermann: Romanze for Clarinet (Schott)
6 Bizet Entr’acte (from Carmen), arr. Schmidt Solos for Clarinet (Carl Fischer)
7 Brahms Allegretto grazioso (3rd movt from Sonata in Brahms: Sonatas, Op. 120 (Henle) or
F minor, Op. 120 No. 1) Brahms: Sonata in F minor, Op. 120 No. 1 (Wiener Urtext)
8 Delibes Andante quasi allegretto French Clarinet Encores, Book 2 (Pan Educational Music)
9 Lefèvre Allegro (3rd movt from Sonata No. 2 in G minor) First Repertoire Pieces for Clarinet (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Mendelssohn Spring Song, Op. 62 No. 6, arr. King & Frank Mendelssohn for the Clarinet (ABRSM)
B 1 Mike Cornick Talkin’ the Talk Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
2 Paul Harvey Miltonality Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
3 Mandel & The Shadow of Your Smile, arr. Ledbury Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Webster
4 M. Arnold Andantino (2nd movt from Sonatina, Op. 29) M. Arnold: Sonatina, Op. 29 (Lengnick)
5 Duke In a Sentimental Mood, arr. Wastall Grade by Grade, Clarinet Grade 5 (Boosey & Hawkes)
Ellington
6 Finzi Forlana (No. 4 from Five Bagatelles) Grade by Grade, Clarinet Grade 5 (Boosey & Hawkes) or
Finzi: Five Bagatelles (Boosey & Hawkes)
7 Paul Harris Allegro vigoroso (4th movt from Sonatina for Paul Harris: Sonatina for Clarinet (Fentone)
Clarinet)
8 Nigel Hess Theme from Ladies in Lavender Nigel Hess: Theme from Ladies in Lavender for
Clarinet (Faber)
9 Mack & Charleston, arr. Iveson Let’s Face the Music for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
Johnson observing lower line in bb. 37–52
10 Bryan Kelly Gemini (No. 2 from Zodiac, Set 1) Bryan Kelly: Zodiac, Set 1 (Weinberger)
C 1 Chris Allen Study in D (No. 33 from Progressive Studies for Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Clarinet, Book 1)
2 John Sands Easy Come, Easy Go (No. 3 from 21 Jazz Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Clarinet Études)
3 Wiedemann Czárdás (No. 36 from Praktische und Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
theoretische Studien für Klarinette)
4 Demnitz Study in B - (from Elementary School for P. 21 No. 15 from Demnitz: Elementary School for
Clarinet) Clarinet (Peters)
5 Chris Gumbley Just Browsing Double Click!! for Solo Clarinet (Gumbles Publications)
6 István Kleiper Ukrainian Dance observing repeat No. 46 from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 1
(Faber)
7 C. Rose Study in C minor No. 45 from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 1
(Faber)
8 Roger Purcell Organised Chaos or On the Move (No. 30 or Roger Purcell: Scaling the Heights (Astute Music)
No. 42 from Scaling the Heights)
9 James Rae Breakaway (No. 31 from 38 More Modern James Rae: 38 More Modern Studies for Solo Clarinet
Studies for Solo Clarinet) (Universal)
10 Philip Sparke Party Piece (No. 40 from Skilful Studies for Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Clarinet (Anglo Music)
Clarinet)
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GRADE 6
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Debussy La fille aux cheveux de lin (No. 8 from Préludes, Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
Book 1), arr. Bullard
2 Stanford Intermezzo (No. 2 from Three Intermezzi, Op. 13) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
3 Vanhal Adagio (2nd movt from Sonata in B -, W. XIa:27) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
4 Bassi Nocturne Solos for Clarinet (Carl Fischer)
5 Handel Giga (from Sonata in F, Op. 1 No. 1), arr. Schmidt Solos for Clarinet (Carl Fischer)
6 Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 5, WoO 1/1, arr. Mauz Classical Highlights for Clarinet (Schott)
7 Bruch Andante tranquillo and Allegro non troppo Bruch: Swedish Dances, Op. 63 (Musica Rara)
(Nos 2 and 3 from Swedish Dances, Op. 63),
arr. Magistrelli
8 L. Kozeluch Poco adagio (2nd movt from Concerto in E -) L. Kozeluch: Concerto in E - (Kunzelmann)
9 Mozart Church Sonata No. 2 in B -, K. 68, arr. Ettlinger No. 1 from Mozart Four Church Sonatas (Boosey &
Hawkes)
10 Tartini, Grave and Allegro molto (1st and 2nd movts Tartini: Concertino (Boosey & Hawkes)
arr. Jacob from Concertino)
B 1 Brian Chapple Spanish Brandy (No. 4 from Ebony & Ivory) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
2 Finzi Prelude (No. 1 from Five Bagatelles) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
3 Rodgers & Hart Blue Moon, arr. Churchill Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
4 M. Arnold Con brio (from English Dances, Set II, Op. 33), No. 1 from M. Arnold English Dances for Clarinet
arr. Harris (Lengnick)
5 J. Collis Jackson’s Island (2nd movt from Tom Sawyer J. Collis: Tom Sawyer Suite (Boosey & Hawkes)
Suite)
6 A. Cooke Alla Marcia A. Cooke: Alla Marcia (Emerson)
7 Gershwin Promenade (Walking the Dog), arr. Denwood Gershwin: Promenade (Walking the Dog) for Clarinet
(Emerson)
8 Paul Harvey Jollipop (No. 2 from Three Harveynian Paul Harvey: Three Harveynian Showpieces
Showpieces) bends & gliss. optional (Reedimensions)
9 James Rae Sole Bay (1st movt from Southwold Sonatina) James Rae: Southwold Sonatina (Reedimensions)
10 Raybould The Wistful Shepherd Raybould: The Wistful Shepherd (Boosey & Hawkes)
C 1 Demnitz Chord Study in A - (from Elementary School for Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
Clarinet)
2 Rachmaninoff Variations 3 and 4 (from Rhapsody on a Theme Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
of Paganini, Op. 43), arr. Denwood
3 Jeffery Wilson Fast (No. 3 from Three Jazz Studies) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
4 Rob Buckland Squaring the Circle Solo Clarinet, Book 1 (Astute Music)
5 Chris Gumbley Lift-off (from Solo Flight for Clarinet) Chris Gumbley: Solo Flight for Clarinet (Brass Wind)
6 Lange Study in C observing repeat No. 58 from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 2
(Faber)
7 I. Müller Study in G minor No. 51 from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 2
(Faber)
8 Roger Purcell Scotch on the Rocks bends optional Roger Purcell: Scaling the Heights (Astute Music)
or Hoe-Down observing repeats
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COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

9 James Rae The Funkmeister (No. 30 from 38 More Modern James Rae: 38 More Modern Studies for Solo Clarinet
Studies for Solo Clarinet) (Universal)
10 Nigel Wood Jab Jab (No. 1 from Six Exotic Studies for Nigel Wood: Six Exotic Studies for Solo Clarinet (Saxtet
Solo Clarinet) Publications)

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GRADE 7
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Hurlstone Scherzo (No. 4 from Four Characteristic Pieces) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
2 Lefèvre Rondeau (3rd movt from Sonata No. 10) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
3 Schumann Romance (No. 1 from Three Romances, Op. 94) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
4 Brahms Trio Movement (from Trio for Clarinet, Brahms: Trio Movement for Clarinet (Emerson)
Cello and Piano, Op. 114), arr. Allen
5 Brahms Vivace (4th movt from Sonata in F minor, Brahms: Sonatas, Op. 120 (Henle) or
Op. 120 No. 1) Brahms: Sonata in F minor, Op. 120 No. 1 (Wiener Urtext)
6 Chopin Nocturne in E -, Op. 9 No. 2, trans. Dangain Chopin: Nocturne for Clarinet, Op. 9 No. 2 (Billaudot)
7 Mozart Church Sonata No. 17 in B -, K. 336, No. 4 from Mozart Four Church Sonatas (Boosey &
arr. Ettlinger observing cadenza Hawkes)
8 Saint-Saëns Allegretto (1st movt from Sonata in E -, Op. 167) Saint-Saëns: Sonata in E -, Op. 167 (Henle or Durand) or
The Chester Clarinet Anthology (Chester)
9 C. Stamitz Rondo: Poco allegro (3rd movt from C. Stamitz: Concerto No. 10 in B - (Sikorski–Music Sales)
Concerto No. 10 in B -)
10 Stanford Allegretto scherzando (No. 3 from Three Stanford: Three Intermezzi, Op. 13 (Chester)
Intermezzi, Op. 13)
B 1 John Blood The Dreamer (No. 3 from City People) Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
2 Paul Lewis Sérénade populaire gliss. optional Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
3 Ravel Pièce en forme d’Habañera Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
4 M. Arnold Allegro non troppo (from English Dances, Set II, No. 5 from M. Arnold English Dances for Clarinet
Op. 33), arr. Harris (Lengnick)
5 Brian Chapple Allegro giocoso (No. 1 from A Bit of a Blow) Brian Chapple: A Bit of a Blow for Clarinet (Bosworth)
6 Mike Cornick Allegro (3rd movt from Sonata for Clarinet) Mike Cornick: Sonata for Clarinet (Reedimensions)
7 Dankworth Pavane (2nd movt from Suite for Emma) Dankworth: Suite for Emma (Chester) or
observing printed ad lib. The Chester Clarinet Anthology (Chester)
8 Roxanna LOLlaby Roxanna Panufnik: LOLlaby (Peters)
Panufnik
9 Poulenc Romanza (2nd movt from Sonata for Clarinet) Poulenc: Sonata for Clarinet (Chester) or
The Chester Clarinet Anthology (Chester)
10 James Rae Off to the Nelson! (3rd movt from Southwold James Rae: Southwold Sonatina (Reedimensions)
Sonatina)
C 1 Backofen Allegro con spirito (from Anweisung zur Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
Clarinette)
2 Chris Gumbley Off and Back On Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
3 Philip Sparke Swiss Mountain Air (No. 22 from Super Studies Clarinet Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
for Clarinet)
4 Rob Buckland Brazilian Walk Solo Clarinet, Book 1 (Astute Music)
5 Dessein Marionettes No. 70 from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 2
(Faber)
6 C. Rose Study in A No. 61 from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 2
(Faber)
7 Roger Purcell Now Get This! (No. 53 from Scaling the Heights) Roger Purcell: Scaling the Heights (Astute Music)
8 James Rae Tongue Twister or Hocus Pocus (No. 36 or James Rae: 38 More Modern Studies for Solo Clarinet
No. 38 from 38 More Modern Studies for (Universal)
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COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

9 Uhl Study No. 6 or Study No. 20 (from 48 Studies for Uhl: 48 Studies for Clarinet, Book 1 (Schott)
Clarinet, Book 1)
10 Nigel Wood Balletico (No. 2 from Six Exotic Studies for Nigel Wood: Six Exotic Studies for Solo Clarinet (Saxtet
Solo Clarinet) Publications)

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GRADE 8
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Brahms Allegro appassionato (1st movt from Sonata in Brahms: Sonatas, Op. 120 (Henle) or
F minor, Op. 120 No. 1) Brahms: Sonata in F minor, Op. 120 No. 1 (Wiener Urtext)
2 Brahms Allegro amabile (1st movt from Sonata in E -, Brahms: Sonatas, Op. 120 (Henle) or
Op. 120 No. 2) Brahms: Sonata in E -, Op. 120 No. 2 (Wiener Urtext)
3 Cavallini Una lagrima sulla tomba dell’immortale Cavallini: Una lagrima sulla tomba dell’immortale
Rossini observing printed cadenzas Rossini (Lazarus Edition)
4 Crusell Rondo: Allegretto (3rd movt from Concerto Crusell: Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 5 (Universal)
No. 2 in F minor, Op. 5)
5 della Giacoma Tosca Fantasia, Op. 171 della Giacoma: Tosca Fantasia, Op. 171 (Musica Rara)
6 Krommer Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in E -, Op. 36) Krommer: Concerto in E -, Op. 36 (Kunzelmann or
Bärenreiter Praha)
7 I. J. Pleyel Rondo: Allegro (3rd movt from Concerto in C), I. J. Pleyel: Concerto in C (Musica Rara)
trans. Dobrée
8 Saint-Saëns Molto allegro (4th movt from Sonata in E -, Saint-Saëns: Sonata in E -, Op. 167 (Henle or Durand)
Op. 167)
9 Schumann Lebhaft, leicht and Rasch und mit Feuer Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 (Peters or Henle:
(Nos 2 and 3 from Fantasiestücke, Op. 73) A/B - edition)
10 Weber Allegro or Rondo: Allegretto (1st or 3rd movt Weber: Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73 (Henle or
from Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73) Boosey & Hawkes)
B 1 M. Arnold Allegro con brio or Furioso (1st or 3rd movt M. Arnold: Sonatina, Op. 29 (Lengnick)
from Sonatina, Op. 29)
2 L. Bernstein Grazioso (1st movt from Sonata for Clarinet) L. Bernstein: Sonata for Clarinet (Boosey & Hawkes)
3 Dankworth Valse or Ballade (1st or 3rd movt from Suite for Dankworth: Suite for Emma (Chester)
Emma)
4 Grovlez Sarabande et Allegro, trans. Delécluse Grovlez: Sarabande et Allegro (Leduc)
5 Paul Harvey Hinsong (No. 3 from Three Harveynian Paul Harvey: Three Harveynian Showpieces
Showpieces) (Reedimensions)
6 Joseph Con brio (3rd movt from Sonatina for Clarinet) Joseph Horovitz: Sonatina for Clarinet (Novello)
Horovitz
7 Poulenc Allegro tristamente (1st movt from Sonata for Poulenc: Sonata for Clarinet (Chester)
Clarinet)
8 Reizenstein Allegro vivace (1st movt from Sonatina, Op. 48) Reizenstein: Sonatina, Op. 48 (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 A. Ridout Concertino for Clarinet complete A. Ridout: Concertino for Clarinet (Emerson)
10 Seiber Toccata (1st movt from Concertino for Clarinet) Seiber: Concertino for Clarinet (Schott)
C 1 Abreu Tico-tico no fubá, arr. Héau Abreu: Tico-tico no fubá for solo clarinet (Billaudot)
2 J. S. Bach Giga (from Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004), No. 19 from Bach 21 Pieces for Clarinet (Ricordi)
trans. Giampieri
3 C. Baermann Variations sentimentales No. 74 from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 2
(Faber)
4 Lazarus Study in G minor No. 80 from More Graded Studies for Clarinet, Book 2
(Faber)
5 P.-M. Dubois Allegro brillante (1st movt from Sonata Brève) P.-M. Dubois: Sonata Brève (Leduc)
6 Chris Gumbley Streaming Hot! Double Click!! for Solo Clarinet (Gumbles Publications)
7 Paul Harris Allegro agitato (1st movt from Sonata da Paul Harris: Sonata da Camera for solo clarinet
Camera for solo clarinet) (Queen’s Temple Publications)

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COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

8 Paul Harvey I Got Rhythm (No. 1 from Three Etudes on Paul Harvey: Three Etudes on Themes of Gershwin for
Themes of Gershwin for Solo Clarinet) Solo Clarinet (Emerson)
9 Stravinsky Nos 1 and 3 (from Three Pieces for Clarinet Stravinsky: Three Pieces for Clarinet Solo (Chester)
Solo) B - or A clarinet may be used
10 Uhl Study No. 12 or Study No. 21 (from 48 Studies Uhl: 48 Studies for Clarinet, Book 1 (Schott)
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Performance Grades 2018–2021
Bassoon 2018–2021

GRADE 1

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Aubert Gavotte, arr. Hilling & Bergmann First Book of Bassoon Solos (Faber)
2 Jacques Menuet du Tambourin, arr. Hilling & Bergmann First Book of Bassoon Solos (Faber)
Hotteterre
3 Diabelli Serenade (from Op. 125), arr. Wastall P. 22 from Learn as You Play Bassoon
(Boosey & Hawkes )
4 Diabelli The Carousel, arr. Denwood 16 Progressive Pieces for Bassoon (Emerson)
5 Gurlitt See-Saw, arr. Denwood 16 Progressive Pieces for Bassoon (Emerson)
6 Pepusch Youth’s the Season Made for Joys, arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Bassoon (Anglo Music)
7 Vogel Waltz, arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Bassoon (Anglo Music)
8 Trad. The Mallow Fling, arr. Lawrance Easy Winners for Bassoon (Brass Wind +)
9 Trad. German Wooden Heart, arr. Lawrance Easy Winners for Bassoon (Brass Wind +)
10 Trad. Czech The Little Drummer Boy, arr. Denley Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 1 (ABRSM ◊)
B 1 Bruns & A Pirate’s Life for Me, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Bassoon (Brass Wind )
Atencio
2 John Burness Slow Waltz or Allegro (No. 1 or No. 2 from Four John Burness: Four Easy Pieces (Paterson’s)
Easy Pieces)
3 Roma Cafolla Hush-a-bye or Musical Box (from Playaround Roma Cafolla: Playaround for Bassoon, Book 2: Revised
for Bassoon) Edition 2017 (Forton Music)
4 Colin Cowles Catchy Toon or Croonin’ ’oon (No. 3 or No. 6 Colin Cowles: 25 Fun Moments for Bassoon
from 25 Fun Moments for Bassoon) (Studio Music)
5 Chris Hazell West Point upper note in bb. 6, 10 & 36 Up Front for Bassoon (Brass Wind)
6 Maxwell When I got out of bed (from Kirkwall Shopping Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 1 (ABRSM ◊)
Davies Songs), arr. Denley
7 Tom Paxton The Marvelous Toy, arr. Lawrance bottom Ds Easy Winners for Bassoon (Brass Wind +)
may be played 8va
8 Alan Silvestri Feather Theme (from Forrest Gump), Easy Winners for Bassoon (Brass Wind +)
arr. Lawrance
9 Graham Rondo The Really Easy Bassoon Book (Faber)
Sheen
10 Sarah Watts Boom, Boom, Ching! (from Fresh Air for Sarah Watts: Fresh Air for Bassoon (Kevin Mayhew)
Bassoon)
C 1 Anon. Folk Tune or Czech Folk Tune No. 9 or No. 12 from 90 Easy Bassoon Studies (Emerson)
2 Beethoven German Dance: Moderato, arr. Wastall P. 21 from Learn as You Play Bassoon (Boosey & Hawkes)
3 Colin Cowles Mind the Gap (from Out of Character) Colin Cowles: Out of Character (Fentone)
4 James Rae Power House or Blue Bop (No. 2 or No. 4 from James Rae: 16 Characteristic Studies for Bassoon
16 Characteristic Studies for Bassoon) (Reedimensions)
5 Jane Sebba Dawn Chorus Abracadabra Bassoon (A & C Black)
6 Trad. North Long-Legged Life, arr. Sebba Abracadabra Bassoon (A & C Black)
American
7 Susato La Morisque, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Bassoon (Brass Wind)
8 Sarah Watts Study in Green (from Fresh Air for Bassoon) Sarah Watts: Fresh Air for Bassoon (Kevin Mayhew)
9 Weissenborn Study in A minor or Study in A minor (No. 7 or P. 3 from Weissenborn: Bassoon Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 1
No. 8 from Bassoon Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 1) (Peters)
10 Lynne Chirpy or Tangled (No. 7 or No. 9 from Thirty Lynne Williams: Thirty One Two Three Bassoon Studies
Williams One Two Three Bassoon Studies) (Forton Music)

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 Performance Grades Bassoon 2018–2021

GRADE 2

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Attwood Theme and Variation (from Sonatina No. 3), Sounds Classical for Bassoon (Anglo Music)
arr. Sparke
2 Trad. Scottish O Waly, Waly (The Water is Wide), arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Bassoon (Anglo Music)
3 Dowland Fine Knacks for Ladies, arr. Sheen The Really Easy Bassoon Book (Faber)
4 Handel Jig (from Water Music), arr. Sheen Going Solo for Bassoon (Faber)
5 Haydn Minuet (from 12 German Dances, Hob. IX:10), Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 1 (ABRSM ◊)
arr. Denley
6 Mozart Aria (from Don Giovanni), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Bassoon (Brass Wind )
7 Schubert Briar-Rose (Heidenröslein), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Bassoon (Brass Wind )
8 Rosseter Song, arr. Hilling & Bergmann First Book of Bassoon Solos (Faber)
9 Trad. Welsh Welsh Folk Song 1, arr. Hilling & Bergmann First Book of Bassoon Solos (Faber)
10 Schönberg & Castle on a Cloud (from Les Misérables), Easy Winners for Bassoon (Brass Wind +)
Boublil arr. Lawrance
B 1 Roma Cafolla Prancing Elephants or Top o’ the Morning Roma Cafolla: Playaround for Bassoon, Book 2: Revised
(from Playaround for Bassoon) Edition 2017 (Forton Music)
2 Colin Cowles Afternoon Song or Bassoon Street Blues (No. 9 Colin Cowles: 25 Fun Moments for Bassoon
or No. 12 from 25 Fun Moments for Bassoon) (Studio Music)
3 Elgar Chanson de Matin, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Bassoon (Brass Wind )
4 Edward Russian Dance Up Front for Bassoon (Brass Wind)
Gregson
5 Kosma Autumn Leaves, arr. Lawrance Easy Winners for Bassoon (Brass Wind +)
6 Jenny Rees April, May and Oon or An Oonful of Sugar Jenny Rees: Oon Tunes! (Queen’s Temple Publications)
(from Oon Tunes!)
7 Saint-Saëns The Elephant (from The Carnival of the The Really Easy Bassoon Book (Faber)
Animals), arr. Sheen
8 Sullivan A Policeman’s Lot (from The Pirates of Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 1 (ABRSM ◊)
Penzance), arr. Denley
9 Vaughan Buonaparty, arr. Denley Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 1 (ABRSM ◊)
Williams
10 Sarah Watts Humdinger Hoedown or Café du Festival Sarah Watts: Fresh Air for Bassoon (Kevin Mayhew)
(from Fresh Air for Bassoon)
C 1 Dave Gale Little Red Mug or Swinging Janos (from JazzFX P. 3 from Dave Gale: JazzFX for Bassoon (Brass Wind)
for Bassoon)
2 Gariboldi Study in C No. 30 from 90 Easy Bassoon Studies (Emerson)
3 Popp Study in F No. 27 from 90 Easy Bassoon Studies (Emerson)
4 Gossec Tambourin, arr. Sebba Abracadabra Bassoon (A & C Black)
5 James Rae Inter-Galactic March or Enchanted Waltz James Rae: 16 Characteristic Studies for Bassoon
(No. 5 or No. 13 from 16 Characteristic Studies (Reedimensions)
for Bassoon)
6 Graham Black and White or Euphonium (No. 5 or No. 7 Graham Sheen: 26 Melodic Studies for Bassoon
Sheen from 26 Melodic Studies for Bassoon) (Emerson)
7 Philip Sparke Square Dance (No. 16 from Skilful Studies for Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Bassoon (Anglo Music)
Bassoon)
8 Sarah Watts Study in Silver (from Fresh Air for Bassoon) Sarah Watts: Fresh Air for Bassoon (Kevin Mayhew)
9 Weissenborn Study in A minor or Study in C (No. 5 or No. 6 P. 5 from Weissenborn: Bassoon Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 1
from Bassoon Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 1) (Peters)
10 Lynne Over and Over or Jumping Beans (No. 10 or 12 Lynne Williams: Thirty One Two Three Bassoon Studies
Williams from Thirty One Two Three Bassoon Studies) (Forton Music)

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GRADE 3

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 G. Böhm Minuet, arr. Denwood 16 Progressive Pieces for Bassoon (Emerson)
2 Byrd Lord Willobies Welcome Home (from My Ladye Sounds Classical for Bassoon (Anglo Music)
Nevells Booke of Virginal Music), arr. Sparke
3 R. Farnaby Fayne would I wedd, arr. Sheen Going Solo for Bassoon (Faber)
4 Mozart Se a caso madama (from The Marriage of Going Solo for Bassoon (Faber)
Figaro), arr. Sheen
5 L. Fischer The Cellarman’s Song, arr. Wastall P. 58 from Learn as You Play Bassoon (Boosey &
Hawkes )
6 Gluck Aria (from Orfeo ed Euridice), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Bassoon (Brass Wind )
7 Handel Gavotte, arr. Hilling & Bergmann Second Book of Bassoon Solos (Faber)
8 Handel Hornpipe (from Water Music, Suite No. 1), Easy Winners for Bassoon (Brass Wind +)
arr. Lawrance
9 Mozart The Birdcatcher’s Song (from The Magic Flute), Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 1 (ABRSM ◊)
arr. Denley
10 O’Carolan Princess Royal, arr. Denley Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 1 (ABRSM ◊)
B 1 Brahms Poco Allegretto (from Symphony No. 3), Sounds Classical for Bassoon (Anglo Music)
arr. Sparke
2 Roma Cafolla Toe Tap or Country Fair (from Playaround for Roma Cafolla: Playaround for Bassoon, Book 2: Revised
Bassoon) Edition 2017 (Forton Music)
3 Colin Cowles Ragoon or Thumb a Lift (No. 19 or No. 21 from Colin Cowles: 25 Fun Moments for Bassoon
25 Fun Moments for Bassoon) (Studio Music)
4 Elliott Signature Tune lower line in b. 27 or Elliott: Ivor the Engine for Bassoon (Paterson’s)
The Donkey Trot (No. 1 or No. 2 from Ivor the
Engine for Bassoon)
5 Grieg Album Leaf, arr. Hilling & Bergmann Second Book of Bassoon Solos (Faber)
6 Joplin The Strenuous Life, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Bassoon (Brass Wind )
7 Michael Rose Intrada or Sea Shanty (from A Miscellany for Michael Rose: A Miscellany for Bassoon, Book 1
Bassoon, Book 1) (ABRSM)
8 Satie Le Piccadilly, arr. Sheen Going Solo for Bassoon (Faber)
9 R. & R. Hushabye Mountain (from Chitty Chitty Bang Easy Winners for Bassoon (Brass Wind +)
Sherman Bang), arr. Lawrance
10 Sherwin & A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, Easy Winners for Bassoon (Brass Wind +)
Maschwitz arr. Lawrance
C 1 Concone Study No. 1 or Study No. 7 omitting DC , Concone: The Singing Bassoon (Emerson)
arr. Emerson
2 Demnitz Study in A minor No. 54 from 90 Easy Bassoon Studies (Emerson)
3 Nicholson Study in B - No. 45 from 90 Easy Bassoon Studies (Emerson)
4 Dave Gale The Latin Eighth (from JazzFX for Bassoon) P. 9 from Dave Gale: JazzFX for Bassoon (Brass Wind)
5 Gariboldi Study No. 1 or Study No. 4, arr. Wastall P. 42 or P. 54 from Learn as You Play Bassoon (Boosey
& Hawkes)
6 Peter Moderato (No. 1 from Featuring Melody for Peter Lawrance: Featuring Melody for Bassoon
Lawrance Bassoon) (Brass Wind)
7 Michael Rose Cantilena or Merry Andrew (from A Miscellany Michael Rose: A Miscellany for Bassoon, Book 1
for Bassoon, Book 1) (ABRSM)
8 Graham Latin American or Tumbleweed Town (No. 17 Graham Sheen: 26 Melodic Studies for Bassoon
Sheen or No. 18 from 26 Melodic Studies for Bassoon) (Emerson)

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9 Philip Sparke In the Black Mountains or Trumpet Tune Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Bassoon (Anglo Music)
(No. 28 or No. 29 from Skilful Studies for Bassoon)
10 Weissenborn Study in E minor or Study in D minor (No. 4 or P. 9 or P.10 from Weissenborn: Bassoon Studies, Op. 8,
No. 4 from Bassoon Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 1) Vol. 1 (Peters)

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GRADE 4

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 J. S. Bach Aria (from Cantata No. 26), arr. Hilling & Second Book of Bassoon Solos (Faber)
Bergmann
2 Trad. English The Maiden’s Blush, arr. Hilling & Bergmann Second Book of Bassoon Solos (Faber)
3 Galliard Spiritoso e staccato a tempo moderato (2nd Galliard: Sonata No. 1 in A minor (Hinrichsen) or
movt from Sonata No. 1 in A minor) Galliard: Six Sonatas, Vol. 1 (IMC)
4 Galliard Vivace (2nd movt from Sonata No. 2 in G) Galliard: Sonata in G (Schott) or
Galliard: Six Sonatas, Vol. 1 (IMC)
5 Handel Musette and March (from Sonata, Op. 5 No. 2), Classical and Romantic Pieces for Bassoon, Book 1
arr. Forbes (OUP)
6 Willy Hess Ländler (No. 1 from Seven Recital Pieces, Vol. 1) Willy Hess: Seven Recital Pieces, Vol. 1 (Hinrichsen)
7 Mozart Menuetto e Trio (from Serenade in B -, K. 361), Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Denley
8 Tansman Fughetta (from 10 Easy Pieces), arr. Denley Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
9 Rameau Danse des Sauvages (from Les Indes galantes), 16 Progressive Pieces for Bassoon (Emerson)
arr. Denwood
10 Vivaldi Allegro (from Flute Sonata), arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Bassoon (Anglo Music)
B 1 Anon. Lamorna or Tom Bawcock’s Eve, arr. Tanner Cornish Pastiche for Bassoon (Spartan Press)
2 Eve Barsham Crunch Cat! (from Autumn Day & Crunch Cat!) Eve Barsham: Autumn Day & Crunch Cat! (Emerson)
3 Bratton The Teddy Bears’ Picnic, arr. Denley Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
4 Khachaturian Dance of the Young Maidens (from Gayane), Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Denley
5 Ivor Foster Serenade, Op. 10 No. 1 Ivor Foster: Serenade (Stainer & Bell)
6 Gounod March of a Marionette, arr. Walters Gounod: March of a Marionette for Bassoon (Rubank)
7 Jacob L’Après-midi d’un dinosaur and A Little Waltz Jacob: Four Sketches (Emerson)
(from Four Sketches)
8 Judyth Knight Valse française Judyth Knight: Valse française (Stainer & Bell)
9 G. Noris El Toro G. Noris: El Toro for Bassoon (Editions Marc Reift)
10 Wechter Spanish Flea, arr. Lawrance Easy Winners for Bassoon (Brass Wind )
C 1 J. S. Bach Bourrée 1 (from Suite No. 3 in C, BWV 1009), J. S. Bach: Three Movements from the Solo Cello Suites
arr. Gatt for Bassoon (ABRSM)
2 Concone Study No. 11, arr. Emerson Concone: The Singing Bassoon (Emerson)
3 Dave Gale Down the Dale (from JazzFX for Bassoon) P. 8 from Dave Gale: JazzFX for Bassoon (Brass Wind)
4 Josephs A Happy Song (No. 2 from Mr Bumble Takes a Josephs: Mr Bumble Takes a Wife (Emerson)
Wife)
5 Peter Tempo di valse or Ritmico (No. 2 or No. 3 from Peter Lawrance: Featuring Melody for Bassoon
Lawrance Featuring Melody for Bassoon) (Brass Wind)
6 Michael Rose Polka (from A Miscellany for Bassoon, Book 2) Michael Rose: A Miscellany for Bassoon, Book 2
(ABRSM)
7 Graham Sea Song (No. 19 from 26 Melodic Studies for Graham Sheen: 26 Melodic Studies for Bassoon
Sheen Bassoon) (Emerson)
8 Philip Sparke Penny Parade or Ursa Major (No. 34 or No. 37 Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Bassoon (Anglo Music)
from Skilful Studies for Bassoon)
9 Weissenborn Study in D minor or Study in G minor (No. 4 or P. 14 or P. 16 from Weissenborn: Bassoon Studies, Op. 8,
No. 6 from Bassoon Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 1) Vol. 1 (Peters)
10 Weissenborn Study No. 2 or Study No. 10 (from Bassoon Weissenborn: Bassoon Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 2 (Peters)
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GRADE 5

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 J. S. Bach Sinfonia (from Cantata No. 156), arr. Hilling & Second Book of Bassoon Solos (Faber)
Bergmann
2 Beethoven Bagatelle, Op. 119 No. 1, arr. Denley Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
3 Bond Allegro (3rd movt from Concerto No. 6 in B -) Bond: Concerto No. 6 in B - (Boosey & Hawkes)
bassoon to play in tuttis
4 Burgmüller Ballade, Op. 100 No. 15, arr. Denwood 16 Progressive Pieces for Bassoon (Emerson)
5 Galliard Spiritoso e Allegro (4th movt from Sonata No. 2 Galliard: Sonata in G (Schott) or
in G) Galliard: Six Sonatas, Vol. 1 (IMC)
6 Galliard Spiritoso (4th movt from Sonata No. 3 in F) Galliard: Six Sonatas, Vol. 1 (IMC)
7 Heinichen Vivace (2nd movt from Sonata in D) Heinichen: Sonata in D (Accolade)
8 Mozart Andante (2nd movt from Sonata in B -, K. 292) Mozart: Sonata in B -, K. 292 (Bärenreiter or Henle or
Chester) or Bassoon Solos, Vol. 1 (Chester)
9 Telemann Triste (1st movt from Sonata in F minor, Telemann: Sonata in F minor, TWV 41:f1 (Amadeus)
TWV 41:f1)
10 Vivaldi Sicilienne and Allegretto (from Cello Sonata Classical and Romantic Pieces for Bassoon, Book 1
No. 5), arr. Forbes (OUP)
B 1 Carl Davis Mr Jeremy Fisher Unbeaten Tracks for Bassoon (Faber)
2 P.-M. Dubois Ballade des pingouins observing printed P.-M. Dubois: Ballade des pingouins (Leduc)
cadenza
3 Philip Godfrey Hornpipe (Sailors’ Dance) or Postlude Philip Godfrey: Little Suite (Emerson)
(No. 2 or No. 5 from Little Suite)
4 Goossens Vieille chanson à boire Goossens: Vieille chanson à boire (Leduc)
5 Grainger Shepherd’s Hey, arr. Denley Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
6 Prokofiev The Montagues and the Capulets (from Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64), arr. Denley
7 Edward Parker Jaunty Tune (No. 1 from Three Trifles) Edward Parker: Three Trifles (Stainer & Bell)
8 Jim Parker Tom Jones or Soldier, Soldier The Music of Jim Parker for Bassoon (Brass Wind)
9 Albert Siklós Romance or Petite marche (No. 4 or No. 6 from Albert Siklós: Suite, Op. 54 for Bassoon (Emerson)
Suite, Op. 54), arr. Denwood
10 Wolf-Ferrari Strimpellata or Canzone (2nd movt or 3rd movt Wolf-Ferrari: Suite-Concertino in F, Op. 16 (Ricordi)
from Suite-Concertino in F, Op. 16)
C 1 J. S. Bach Gigue (from Suite No. 1 in G, BWV 1007), J. S. Bach: Three Movements from the Solo Cello Suites
arr. Gatt for Bassoon (ABRSM)
2 Concone Study No. 16 or Study No. 30, arr. Emerson Concone: The Singing Bassoon (Emerson)
3 Josephs Mr Bumble Takes a Wife (No. 3 from Mr Bumble Josephs: Mr Bumble Takes a Wife (Emerson)
Takes a Wife) trills optional
4 Peter Very lively or Con brio (No. 7 or No. 16 from Peter Lawrance: Featuring Melody for Bassoon
Lawrance Featuring Melody for Bassoon) (Brass Wind)
5 Alexandre Mount Blackburn (USA-Alaska) (No. 2 from Alexandre Ouzounoff: Bassoon on the Top, Vol. 1
Ouzounoff Bassoon on the Top, Vol. 1) (Billaudot)
6 Michael Rose Mazurka or Scena (from A Miscellany for Michael Rose: A Miscellany for Bassoon, Book 2
Bassoon, Book 2) (ABRSM)
7 Graham Burlesque or Tango (No. 20 or No. 24 from 26 Graham Sheen: 26 Melodic Studies for Bassoon
Sheen Melodic Studies for Bassoon) (Emerson)
8 Philip Sparke Party Piece (No. 40 from Skilful Studies for Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Bassoon (Anglo Music)
Bassoon)
9 Weissenborn Study in A or Study in E minor (No. 19 or No. 24 P. 25 or P. 29 from Weissenborn: Bassoon Studies, Op. 8,
from Bassoon Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 1) Vol. 1 (Peters)
10 Weissenborn Study No. 4 or Study No. 5 (from Bassoon Weissenborn: Bassoon Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 2 (Peters)
Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 2)
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GRADE 6
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 J. Besozzi Allegro or Presto (1st or 3rd movt from Sonata J. Besozzi: Sonata in B - (OUP or Accolade)
in B -)
2 Boismortier Largo and Allegro (3rd and 4th movts Boismortier: Two Sonatas, Op. 50 Nos 4–5 (Musica Rara)
from Sonata in C minor, Op. 50 No. 5)
3 Devienne Adagio (2nd movt from Sonata in G minor, Devienne: Sonata in G minor, Op. 24 No. 5 (Musica Rara)
Op. 24 No. 5)
4 Galliard Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata No. 3 in F) Galliard: Six Sonatas, Vol. 1 (IMC)
5 Willy Hess Reigen (No. 5 from Seven Recital Pieces, Vol. 2) Willy Hess: Seven Recital Pieces, Vol. 2 (Hinrichsen)
6 B. Marcello Andante and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Baroque Sonatas for Bassoon, Vol. 1 (Editio Musica
Sonata in G), trans. Hara & Nagy Budapest)
7 Mozart Andante ma adagio (2nd movt from Concerto Mozart: Concerto in B -, K. 191 (Bärenreiter or Henle or
in B -, K. 191) Kevin Mayhew)
8 Mozart Rondo: Allegro (3rd movt from Sonata in B -, Mozart: Sonata in B -, K. 292 (Bärenreiter or Henle or
K. 292) Chester) or The Chester Bassoon Anthology (Chester)
9 Vanhal Andante molto (2nd movt from Concerto in C), Vanhal: Concerto in C (Emerson)
arr. Sheen ending at b. 84; bassoon tacet in tuttis
10 Vivaldi Largo and Allegro (con spirito) (1st and Vivaldi: Sonata in E minor, RV 40 (IMC)
2nd movts from Sonata in E minor, RV 40,
Op. 14 No. 5), trans. Weisberg
B 1 Bariller Fantasio complete Bariller: Fantasio (Leduc) or
The Chester Bassoon Anthology (Chester)
2 Fauré Pièce, trans. Oubradous Fauré: Pièce for Bassoon (Leduc) or
The Chester Bassoon Anthology (Chester)
3 Paul Hart Andante Unbeaten Tracks for Bassoon (Faber)
4 Anthony Willow Walk, Op. 143b, arr. Denley Time Pieces for Bassoon, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
Hedges
5 Hurlstone Allegretto or Moderato–Vivace (3rd or 4th movt Hurlstone: Sonata in F (Emerson)
from Sonata in F)
6 Milde Romanze (No. 2 from Three Study Pieces) Milde: Three Study Pieces (Musica Rara)
7 Alan Owen Bagatelle Alan Owen: Bagatelle (Arcadia)
8 Edward Parker Carefree (No. 3 from Three Trifles) Edward Parker: Three Trifles (Stainer & Bell)
9 Jim Parker Ground Force The Music of Jim Parker for Bassoon (Brass Wind)
10 Pascal Proust Intermezzo Pascal Proust: Intermezzo (Combre)
C 1 Derek Alla marcia (No. 3 from Fantasy Pieces for Derek Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Bassoon
Bourgeois Bassoon) (Brass Wind)
2 Concone Study No. 29, arr. Emerson omitting Variation 3 Concone: The Singing Bassoon (Emerson)
3 Kopprasch Allegretto (No. 43 from 60 Studies, Op. 6), Kopprasch: 60 Studies for Bassoon, Vol. 2 (IMC)
trans. Kovar
4 Peter Allegro vivo (No. 9 from Featuring Melody for Peter Lawrance: Featuring Melody for Bassoon
Lawrance Bassoon) (Brass Wind)
5 Ottó May Festival (No. 4 from 15 Characteristic Ottó Oromszegi: 15 Characteristic Pieces in Hungarian
Oromszegi Pieces in Hungarian Style) Style (Emerson)
6 Alexandre Maromokotro (Madagascar) (No. 4 from Alexandre Ouzounoff: Bassoon on the Top, Vol. 1
Ouzounoff Bassoon on the Top, Vol. 1) (Billaudot)
7 Pivoňka Allegretto (No. 8 from Rhythmical Etudes) Pivoňka: Rhythmical Etudes (Bärenreiter)
8 Michael Rose Scherzo (from A Miscellany for Bassoon, Book 2) Michael Rose: A Miscellany for Bassoon, Book 2 (ABRSM)

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9 Graham Scherzo or Rum-baa-baa (No. 25 or No. 26 Graham Sheen: 26 Melodic Studies for Bassoon
Sheen from 26 Melodic Studies for Bassoon) (Emerson)
10 Weissenborn Study No. 13 or Study No. 14 (from Bassoon Weissenborn: Bassoon Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 2 (Peters)
Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 2)

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GRADE 7
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Dard Adagio (1st movt from Sonata in D minor, Dard: Sonata in D minor, Op. 2 No. 5 (European Music
Op. 2 No. 5) Archive)
2 Devienne Rondeau: Allegro (3rd movt from Sonata in Devienne: Sonata in G minor, Op. 24 No. 5 (Musica Rara)
G minor, Op. 24 No. 5)
3 Mozart Rondo: Tempo di Menuetto (3rd movt from Mozart: Concerto in B -, K. 191 (Bärenreiter or Henle or
Concerto in B -, K. 191) bassoon tacet in tuttis Kevin Mayhew)
4 Mozart Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in B -, K. 292) Mozart: Sonata in B -, K. 292 (Bärenreiter or Henle or
Chester)
5 I. J. Pleyel Rondo: Allegretto (3rd movt from Concerto in B -) I. J. Pleyel: Concerto in B - (Musica Rara)
6 Senaillé Allegro spiritoso (from Introduction and Senaillé: Introduction and Allegro spiritoso (Fentone or
Allegro spiritoso), arr. De Smet or arr. Parker Novello)
7 Telemann Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in F minor, Telemann: Sonata in F minor, TWV 41:f1 (Amadeus)
TWV 41:f1)
8 Vivaldi Largo and Allegro (3rd and 4th movts from Baroque Sonatas for Bassoon, Vol. 1 (Editio Musica
Sonata in B -, RV 46), trans. Hara & Nagy Budapest)
9 Vivaldi Allegro non molto (1st movt from Concerto in Vivaldi: Concerto in C, RV 472 (Schott)
C, RV 472)
10 Vivaldi Allegro molto or Allegro (1st movt or 3rd movt Vivaldi: Concerto in A minor, RV 497, [Link] No. 7
from Concerto in A minor, RV 497 [Link] No. 7) (Ricordi)
B 1 Clérisse Notturno Clérisse: Notturno (Leduc) or The Chester Bassoon
Anthology (Chester)
2 Hindemith 2nd movt from Sonata for Bassoon starting Hindemith: Sonata for Bassoon (Schott)
at Marsch
3 Hurlstone Vivace (1st movt from Sonata in F) Hurlstone: Sonata in F (Emerson)
4 Elena Kats- Melancholic Piece (No. 2 from Four Light Elena Kats-Chernin: Four Light Bassoon Pieces
Chernin Bassoon Pieces) (Boosey & Hawkes)
5 Ord Hume The Carnival observing printed cadenzas Solo Album No. 1 (Boosey & Hawkes)
6 Ravel Pièce en forme de habanera, trans. Oubradous Ravel: Pièce en forme de habanera, for Bassoon (Leduc)
or The Chester Bassoon Anthology (Chester)
7 A. Ridout Ritmico (1st movt from Sonata for Bassoon) A. Ridout: Sonata for Bassoon (Emerson)
8 Saint-Saëns Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonata in G, Saint-Saëns: Sonata in G, Op. 168 (Henle or Peters)
Op. 168)
9 Schumann Romance (No. 1 from Three Romances, Op. 94), Schumann: Romances, Op. 94 (Phylloscopus)
arr. Gatt
10 Tcherepnin Mi temps (2nd movt from Sonatine sportive, Tcherepnin: Sonatine sportive, Op. 63 for Bassoon (Leduc)
Op. 63) observing printed cadenzas or The Chester Bassoon Anthology (Chester)
C 1 Derek Tempo di valse (No. 4 from Fantasy Pieces for Derek Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Bassoon
Bourgeois Bassoon) (Brass Wind)
2 Kopprasch Presto (No. 38 from 60 Studies, Op. 6), Kopprasch: 60 Studies for Bassoon, Vol. 2 (IMC)
trans. Kovar
3 Peter Allegro giocoso (No. 24 from Featuring Melody Peter Lawrance: Featuring Melody for Bassoon
Lawrance for Bassoon) (Brass Wind)
4 Graham Lyons No. 2 (from Arthritis III) Graham Lyons: Arthritis III (Useful Music)
5 Milde Allegretto or Molto allegro (No. 4 or No. 21 Milde: 50 Concert Studies, Op. 26 (Alfred) or
from 50 Concert Studies, Op. 26) Milde: Concert Studies, Op. 26, Vol. 1 (IMC)
6 Ottó Allegro giocoso (No. 7 from 15 Characteristic Ottó Oromszegi: 15 Characteristic Pieces in Hungarian
Oromszegi Pieces in Hungarian Style) Style (Emerson)

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7 Alexandre Mont Athos (Grèce) or Aconcagua (Argentine) Alexandre Ouzounoff: Bassoon on the Top, Vol. 1
Ouzounoff (No. 14 or No. 16 from Bassoon on the Top, Vol. 1) (Billaudot)
8 Pivoňka Moderato (No. 7 from Rhythmical Etudes) Pivoňka: Rhythmical Etudes (Bärenreiter)
9 Graham Scherzino (No. 4 from Five Bagatelles) Graham Sheen: Five Bagatelles (Emerson)
Sheen
10 Weissenborn Study No. 15 or Study No. 17 (from Bassoon Weissenborn: Bassoon Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 2 (Peters)
Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 2)

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GRADE 8
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C , and a fourth of the
candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5
COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 J. C. Bach Allegro (3rd movt from Concerto in B -) J. C. Bach: Concerto in B - (Editio Musica Budapest)
bassoon tacet in tuttis
2 Dard Arietta and Allegro (3rd and 4th movts from Dard: Sonata in D minor, Op. 2 No. 5 (European Music
Sonata in D minor, Op. 2 No. 5) Archive)
observing printed cadenza in Arietta
3 Devienne Allegro con espressione (1st movt from Sonata Devienne: Sonata in G minor, Op. 24 No. 5 (Musica Rara)
in G minor, Op. 24 No. 5)
4 J. F. Fasch Largo and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from J. F. Fasch: Sonata in C (Universal)
Sonata in C)
5 Mozart Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in B -, K. 191) Mozart: Concerto in B -, K. 191 (Bärenreiter or Henle or
bassoon tacet in tuttis Kevin Mayhew)
6 Rosetti Rondo: Allegretto (3rd movt from Concerto in Rosetti: Concerto in B - (Schwerin Concerto No. 4)
B - (Schwerin Concerto No. 4)) (Simrock)
bassoon tacet in tuttis
7 Spohr Adagio in F, Op. 115 Spohr: Adagio in F, Op. 115 (IMC)
8 Telemann Lento and Allegro (from Sonata in D), Baroque Sonatas for Bassoon, Vol. 1 (Editio Musica
trans. Hara & Nagy Budapest)
9 Vivaldi Andante molto and Allegro (2nd and 3rd movts Vivaldi: Concerto in C, RV 472 (Schott)
from Concerto in C, RV 472)
10 Weber Allegro ma non troppo (1st movt from Weber: Concerto in F, Op. 75 (Universal)
Concerto in F, Op. 75)
B 1 Paul Carr Girl on a Beach under a Sunshade Paul Carr: Girl on a Beach under a Sunshade
observing recitative (Comus Edition)
2 Elgar Romance, Op. 62 Elgar: Romance, Op. 62 (Novello) or
The Chester Bassoon Anthology (Chester)
3 F. Godfrey Lucy Long complete; observing printed cadenzas Solo Album No. 1 (Boosey & Hawkes)
4 Grovlez Sicilienne et Allegro giocoso Grovlez: Sicilienne et Allegro giocoso (Leduc)
5 B. Hummel Scherzo, Op. 13e B. Hummel: Scherzo, Op. 13e (Schott)
6 Milde Allegretto con energia–Vivo (3rd movt from Milde: Concerto No. 2 (Musica Rara)
Concerto No. 2)
7 Pierné Solo de concert, Op. 35 Pierné: Solo de concert, Op. 35 (Leduc)
8 Saint-Saëns Molto adagio–Allegro moderato (3rd movt Saint-Saëns: Sonata in G, Op. 168 (Henle or Peters)
from Sonata in G, Op. 168)
9 Tcherepnin Lutte (1st movt from Sonatine sportive, Op. 63) Tcherepnin: Sonatine sportive, Op. 63 for Bassoon (Leduc)
10 Vinter The Playful Pachyderm observing printed Vinter: The Playful Pachyderm (Boosey & Hawkes)
cadenza

C 1 C. P. E. Bach Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in D minor for C. P. E. Bach: Sonata in D minor for Bassoon Solo
Bassoon Solo), trans. Rechtman (Emerson)
2 J. S. Bach Corrente (2nd movt from Partita, BWV 1013), J. S. Bach: Partita, BWV 1013 for Bassoon Solo
trans. Waterhouse (Universal)
3 Derek Allegro moderato (No. 5 from Fantasy Pieces Derek Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Bassoon
Bourgeois for Bassoon) (Brass Wind)
4 Jancourt Allegro moderato or Andante (No. 8 or No. 10 Jancourt: 26 Melodic Studies, Op. 15 (IMC or Universal)
from 26 Melodic Studies, Op. 15)
5 Kopprasch Allegro vivace (No. 51 from 60 Studies, Op. 6), Kopprasch: 60 Studies for Bassoon, Vol. 2 (IMC)
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6 Milde Allegretto or Presto (No. 6 or No. 7 from Milde: 50 Concert Studies, Op. 26 (Alfred) or
50 Concert Studies, Op. 26) Milde: Concert Studies, Op. 26, Vol. 1 (IMC)
7 Ottó Bitterness and Policeman Dance (Nos 9 and Ottó Oromszegi: 15 Characteristic Pieces in Hungarian
Oromszegi 11 from 15 Characteristic Pieces in Hungarian Style (Emerson)
Style)
8 Pivoňka Pastorale and Allegro (Nos 16 and 15 from Pivoňka: Rhythmical Etudes (Bärenreiter)
Rhythmical Etudes)
9 Graham Sheen Zambra (No. 5 from Five Bagatelles) Graham Sheen: Five Bagatelles (Emerson)
10 Weissenborn Study No. 29 or Study No. 35 (from Bassoon Weissenborn: Bassoon Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 2 (Peters)
Studies, Op. 8, Vol. 2)

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Performance Grades 2018–2021
Saxophone 2018–2021

GRADE 1

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C for their instrument,
and a fourth of the candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5

ALTO or BARITONE SAXOPHONE IN E -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Dowland Fine Knacks for Ladies (from The Second Booke Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
of Songs or Ayres), arr. Denley
2 Handel March (from Scipio, HWV 20), arr. Scott-Burt Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
3 Trad. Scottish Skye Boat Song, arr. Bullard Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
4 Brahms Cradle Song, arr. Scott Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
5 Trad. Russian Song of the Volga Boatmen, arr. Buckland Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
6 Glazunov Theme and Variations, arr. Harris & Calland First Repertoire for Alto Saxophone (Faber)
7 Schubert Entr’acte Music (from Rosamunde, D. 797), Repertoire Explorer for Alto Saxophone (Universal)
arr. Kolman
8 Philip Sparke A Victorian Ballad Skilful Solos for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
9 Susato Les grands douleurs (Basse Dance No. 6 from Sounds Classical for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
Danserye), arr. Sparke
10 Trad. Irish The Minstrel Boy, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Saxophone (Brass Wind )
B 1 Brahms Sandmännchen (No. 4 from Volks-Kinderlieder, Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
WoO 31), arr. Litten
2 Ned Bennett Jazz Music for Beetles (from Jazz Club Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
Alto Saxophone, Grades 1–2)
3 James Rae On the Ball Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
4 Ned Bennett Open Window (from Jazz Club Alto Ned Bennett: Jazz Club Alto Saxophone, Grades 1–2
Saxophone, Grades 1–2) (IMP)
5 Rob Buckland Saxi-Taxi Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
6 James Rae Rumba Repertoire Explorer for Alto Saxophone (Universal)
7 R. & R. Truly Scrumptious (from Chitty Chitty Bang Winner Scores All for Saxophone (Brass Wind )
Sherman Bang), arr. Lawrance
8 Philip Sparke Nice to See You Again Skilful Solos for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
9 Ros Stephen Guanabara Bay (No. 1 from E - Saxophone Ros Stephen: E - Saxophone Globetrotters (OUP)
Globetrotters)
10 Sullivan Ah, leave me not to pine (from The Pirates of Sounds Classical for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
Penzance), arr. Sparke
C 1 Ian Morrison Swinging Circles (No. 4 from Blues for One, Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
Vol. 1)
2 Graham Salter Gossip (from 35 Melodic Studies for Saxophone) Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
3 Trad. English Sweet Nightingale, arr. Lewin Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
4 Alan Bullard Marching Sax or Sax Café (No. 3 or No. 5 from Alan Bullard: Sixty for Sax (ABRSM)
Sixty for Sax)
5 Garnier Study in C No. 11 from 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 1
(Faber)
6 Lazarus Study in C No. 4 from More Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 1
(Faber)
7 Mike Mower Knock Knock (No. 6 from The Good-Tempered Mike Mower: The Good-Tempered Saxophone
Saxophone) (Itchy Fingers Publications)
8 Mark Logging On (No. 1 from Jazz@Etudes for Mark Nightingale: Jazz@Etudes for Saxophone
Nightingale Saxophone) (Warwick Music)
9 James Rae Blue Waltz (No. 2 from 36 More Modern Studies James Rae: 36 More Modern Studies for Solo Saxophone
for Solo Saxophone) (Universal)
10 Karen Street Easy P.C. Double Click!! for Solo Saxophone (Gumbles
Publications)

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SOPRANO OR TENOR SAXOPHONE IN B -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Dowland Fine Knacks for Ladies (from The Second Booke Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
of Songs or Ayres), arr. Denley
2 Handel March (from Scipio, HWV 20), arr. Scott-Burt Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
3 Trad. Scottish Skye Boat Song, arr. Bullard Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
4 Brahms Cradle Song, arr. Scott Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
5 Trad. Russian Song of the Volga Boatmen, arr. Buckland Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
6 Glazunov Theme and Variations, arr. Harris & Calland Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone,
Grades 1–3 (Faber)
7 Schubert Entr’acte Music (from Rosamunde, D. 797), Repertoire Explorer for Tenor Saxophone (Universal)
arr. Kolman
8 Philip Sparke A Victorian Ballad Skilful Solos for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
9 Susato Les grands douleurs (Basse Dance No. 6 from Sounds Classical for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
Danserye), arr. Sparke
10 Trad. Irish The Minstrel Boy, arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Saxophone (Brass Wind )
B 1 Brahms Sandmännchen (No. 4 from Volks-Kinderlieder, Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
WoO 31), arr. Litten
2 Ned Bennett Jazz Music for Beetles Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
3 James Rae On the Ball Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
4 Ned Bennett Open Window (from Jazz Club Tenor Ned Bennett: Jazz Club Tenor Saxophone, Grades 1–2
Saxophone, Grades 1–2) (IMP)
5 Rob Buckland Saxi-Taxi Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
6 James Rae Rumba Repertoire Explorer for Tenor Saxophone (Universal)
7 R. & R. Truly Scrumptious (from Chitty Chitty Bang Winner Scores All for Saxophone (Brass Wind )
Sherman Bang), arr. Lawrance
8 Philip Sparke Nice to See You Again Skilful Solos for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
9 Ros Stephen Guanabara Bay (No. 1 from B - Saxophone Ros Stephen: B - Saxophone Globetrotters (OUP)
Globetrotters)
10 Sullivan Ah, leave me not to pine (from The Pirates of Sounds Classical for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
Penzance), arr. Sparke
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GRADE 2

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C for their instrument,
and a fourth of the candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5

ALTO or BARITONE SAXOPHONE IN E -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 C. P. E. Bach Allegretto (No. 6 from Kurze und leichte Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Klavierstücke, H 198), arr. Blackwell
2 Glinka Polka, arr. Litten Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
3 Shield The Ploughboy, arr. Davies Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
4 Anon. Mr Scoolding’s Minuet, arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
5 M. Corker On the Hills (from In Ireland), arr. Denley Time Pieces for E - Saxophone, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
6 Gluck Aria (from Orfeo ed Euridice), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Saxophone (Brass Wind )
7 Handel Trio (from Water Music), arr. Harris & Calland First Repertoire for Alto Saxophone (Faber)
8 Schubert Who is Sylvia?, arr. Scott Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
9 Tchaikovsky March of the Wooden Soldiers, arr. Buckland Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
10 Philip Sparke Trumpet Tune Skilful Solos for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
B 1 Beswick Farewell for a Fox (No. 1 from Six for Sax) Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
2 Kabalevsky Waltz (No. 13 from 24 Easy Pieces, Op. 39), Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Bullard
3 Ros Stephen Greenmarket Square (No. 2 from E - Saxophone Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Globetrotters)
4 Bart Food, Glorious Food! (from Oliver!), arr. Harris First Repertoire for Alto Saxophone (Faber)
& Calland
5 Ned Bennett Barbeque Blues (from Jazz Club Alto Ned Bennett: Jazz Club Alto Saxophone, Grades 1–2
Saxophone, Grades 1–2) (IMP)
6 Rob Buckland Paris Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
7 Alan Bullard Waltzing to Wembley Final Whistle! for E - Saxophone (Gumbles Publications)
8 Gilkyson The Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book), Winner Scores All for Saxophone (Brass Wind )
arr. Lawrance
9 Alan Flying High (No. 2 from Rhythm & Rag for Alan Haughton: Rhythm & Rag for E - Saxophone
Haughton E - Saxophone) (ABRSM)
10 Philip Sparke Pony and Trap or Summer Siesta Skilful Solos for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
C 1 Bizet Prelude (from L’Arlésienne, Suite No. 1), Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
arr. ABRSM
2 Pete Churchill Boston Blues Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
3 Mark New Document (No. 4 from Jazz@Etudes for Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Nightingale Saxophone)
4 C. Baermann Study in C No. 12 from 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 1
(Faber)
5 Alan Bullard Grooving Sax or Sax Swings Out Alan Bullard: Sixty for Sax (ABRSM)
(No. 16 or No. 18 from Sixty for Sax)
6 Chris Mouse Drop-In Double Click!! for Solo Saxophone (Gumbles
Gumbley Publications)
7 Klosé Study in G No. 16 from More Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 1
(Faber)
8 Mike Mower Flat Feet (No. 8 from The Good-Tempered Mike Mower: The Good-Tempered Saxophone
Saxophone) (Itchy Fingers Publications)
9 James Rae March of the Chipolatas or Crystal Waltz James Rae: 36 More Modern Studies for Solo Saxophone
(No. 4 or No. 6 from 36 More Modern Studies (Universal)
for Solo Saxophone)
10 Graham Salter Blown Away (from 35 Melodic Studies for Graham Salter: 35 Melodic Studies for Saxophone
Saxophone) (Emerson)

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SOPRANO OR TENOR SAXOPHONE IN B -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 C. P. E. Bach Allegretto (No. 6 from Kurze und leichte Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Klavierstücke, H 198), arr. Blackwell
2 Glinka Polka, arr. Litten Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
3 Shield The Ploughboy, arr. Davies Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
4 Anon. Mr Scoolding’s Minuet, arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
5 M. Corker On the Hills (from In Ireland), arr. Denley Time Pieces for B - Saxophone, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
6 Gluck Aria (from Orfeo ed Euridice), arr. Lawrance Winner Scores All for Saxophone (Brass Wind )
7 Handel Trio (from Water Music), arr. Harris & Calland Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone,
Grades 1–3 (Faber)
8 Schubert Who is Sylvia?, arr. Scott Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
9 Tchaikovsky March of the Wooden Soldiers, arr. Buckland Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
10 Philip Sparke Trumpet Tune Skilful Solos for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
B 1 Beswick Farewell for a Fox Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
2 Kabalevsky Waltz (No. 13 from 24 Easy Pieces, Op. 39), Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Bullard
3 Ros Stephen Greenmarket Square (No. 2 from B - Saxophone Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Globetrotters)
4 Ned Bennett Missed Chances (from Jazz Club Tenor Ned Bennett: Jazz Club Tenor Saxophone, Grades 1–2
Saxophone, Grades 1–2) (IMP)
5 Rob Buckland Paris Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
6 Alan Bullard Waltzing to Wembley Final Whistle! for B - Saxophone (Gumbles Publications)
7 Gilkyson The Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book), Winner Scores All for Saxophone (Brass Wind )
arr. Lawrance
8 Alan Flying High (No. 2 from Rhythm & Rag for Alan Haughton: Rhythm & Rag for B - Saxophone
Haughton B - Saxophone) (ABRSM)
9 Philip Sparke Pony and Trap or Summer Siesta Skilful Solos for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
10 Pam Chinese Take It Away Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone,
Wedgwood Grades 1–3 (Faber)
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GRADE 3

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C for their instrument,
and a fourth of the candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5

ALTO or BARITONE SAXOPHONE IN E -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Delibes Flower Duet (from Lakmé), arr. Bullard Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
2 G. Farnaby Tower Hill, arr. Blackwell Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
3 attrib. Caro mio ben, arr. Sutton-Anderson Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Giordani
4 Byrd Lord Willobies Welcome Home, arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
5 Grieg Morning (from Peer Gynt Suite), arr. Lanning The Classic Experience for Alto Saxophone (Cramer)
6 Jacob A Christmas Tune, arr. Denley Time Pieces for E - Saxophone, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
7 MacDowell To a Wild Rose, Op. 51 No. 1, arr. Buckland Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
8 Philip Sparke Waltz with Variations Skilful Solos for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
9 Trad. English The Miller of the Dee or The trees they do grow Folk Roots for Alto Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
so high, arr. Davies
10 Vivaldi Cantabile (from Il Cordellino), arr. Harris & First Repertoire for Alto Saxophone (Faber)
Calland
B 1 Paul Harris Foxtrot (No. 7 from Seven Easy Dances for Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Alto Saxophone)
2 Alan Nocturne (No. 5 from Rhythm & Rag for Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Haughton E - Saxophone)
3 Dixon & Bye Bye Blackbird, arr. Bennett Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Henderson
4 Coward My Horse has Cast a Shoe (from Pacific 1860), Time Pieces for E - Saxophone, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
arr. Denley
5 Chris Goalmouth Scramble Final Whistle! for E - Saxophone (Gumbles Publications)
Gumbley
6 Paul Harris Round the Bend! First Repertoire for Alto Saxophone (Faber)
7 Andrew Lloyd The Music of the Night (from Phantom of the Winner Scores All for Saxophone (Brass Wind )
Webber Opera), arr. Lawrance
8 Andy Scott Castanet Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
9 Philip Sparke Alladale Aria Skilful Solos for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
10 Ros Stephen Roda de Choro (No. 11 from E - Saxophone Ros Stephen: E - Saxophone Globetrotters (OUP)
Globetrotters)
C 1 Alan Bullard Driving Sax (No. 26 from Sixty for Sax) Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
2 Soussmann Andante in B minor (from Practische Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Flötenschule, Op. 53)
3 Karen Street Phish and Chips Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
4 Lazarus Study in G No. 22 from More Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 1
(Faber)
5 Ian Morrison Swampy Blues (No. 13 from Blues for One, Vol. 1) Ian Morrison: Blues for One, Vol. 1 (Warwick Music)
6 Mike Mower Out of Plaice (No. 7 from The Good-Tempered Mike Mower: The Good-Tempered Saxophone
Saxophone) (Itchy Fingers Publications)
7 Mark Of Mice and Keys (No. 12 from Jazz@Etudes for Mark Nightingale: Jazz@Etudes for Saxophone
Nightingale Saxophone) (Warwick Music)
8 James Rae Spinnaker Jig or Pot Luck (No. 9 or No. 13 from James Rae: 36 More Modern Studies for Solo Saxophone
36 More Modern Studies for Solo Saxophone) (Universal)
9 Graham Salter Skippy (from 35 Melodic Studies for Saxophone) Graham Salter: 35 Melodic Studies for Saxophone
(Emerson)
10 Karen Street Domain Reason Double Click!! for Solo Saxophone (Gumbles
Publications)

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SOPRANO or TENOR SAXOPHONE IN B -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Delibes Flower Duet (from Lakmé), arr. Bullard Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
2 G. Farnaby Tower Hill, arr. Blackwell Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
3 attrib. Caro mio ben, arr. Sutton-Anderson Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Giordani
4 Byrd Lord Willobies Welcome Home, arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
5 Grieg Morning (from Peer Gynt Suite), arr. Lanning Classic Experience Collection for Tenor Saxophone
(Cramer)
6 Jacob A Christmas Tune, arr. Denley Time Pieces for B - Saxophone, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
7 MacDowell To a Wild Rose, Op. 51 No. 1, arr. Buckland Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
8 Musorgsky Promenade (from Pictures at an Exhibition), Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone,
arr. Harris & Calland Grades 1–3 (Faber)
9 Philip Sparke Waltz with Variations Skilful Solos for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
10 Trad. English The Miller of the Dee or The trees they do grow Folk Roots for Tenor Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
so high, arr. Davies
B 1 Paul Harris Foxtrot Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
2 Alan Nocturne (No. 5 from Rhythm & Rag for Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Haughton B - Saxophone)
3 Dixon & Bye Bye Blackbird, arr. Bennett Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Henderson
4 Coward My Horse has Cast a Shoe (from Pacific 1860), Time Pieces for B - Saxophone, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
arr. Denley
5 Chris Goalmouth Scramble Final Whistle! for B - Saxophone (Gumbles Publications)
Gumbley
6 Andrew Lloyd The Music of the Night (from Phantom of the Winner Scores All for Saxophone (Brass Wind )
Webber Opera), arr. Lawrance
7 Andy Scott Castanet Time Travels for Saxophone (Astute Music )
8 Philip Sparke Alladale Aria Skilful Solos for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
9 Ros Stephen Roda de Choro (No. 11 from B - Saxophone Ros Stephen: B - Saxophone Globetrotters (OUP)
Globetrotters)
10 Pam Survivor (from After Hours for Tenor Pam Wedgwood: After Hours for Tenor Saxophone
Wedgwood Saxophone) (Faber)
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GRADE 4

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C for their instrument,
and a fourth of the candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5

ALTO or BARITONE SAXOPHONE IN E -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Schumann Träumerei (No. 7 from Kinderscenen, Op. 15), Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
arr. Salter & Litten
2 Singelée Allegro vivace (3rd movt from Premier Quatuor, Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Op. 53), arr. Harris & Calland
3 Purcell Rondeau and Dance for the Haymakers (from Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629), arr. Denley
4 Hywel Davies Hornpipe Folk Roots for Alto Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
5 Elgar Chanson de Matin, arr. Lanning The Classic Experience for Alto Saxophone (Cramer)
6 Mozart Turkish Rondo (from Piano Sonata in A), The Classic Experience for Alto Saxophone (Cramer)
arr. Lanning
7 Prokofiev Two Themes (from Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67), Classic Experience Encores for Alto Saxophone
arr. Lanning (Cramer)
8 Schubert Marche militaire, arr. Sparke Skilful Solos for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
9 Vivaldi Largo (from Winter), arr. Sparke Skilful Solos for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
10 Vivaldi Allegro (from Flute Sonata), arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
B 1 Steven Edis Foxglove Swing Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
2 Graham Lyons Bee Line Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
3 Weill & Brecht Tango–Ballade (from Die Dreigroschenoper), Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
arr. Denley
4 Alan Bullard Final Whistle! Final Whistle! for E - Saxophone (Gumbles Publications)
5 Gershwin Summertime (from Porgy and Bess), The Jazz Sax Collection for Alto or Baritone Saxophone
arr. Bennett (Faber)
6 Alan Valse-Barcarolle or Cakewalk (No. 8 or No. 9 Alan Haughton: Rhythm & Rag for E - Saxophone
Haughton from Rhythm & Rag for E - Saxophone) (ABRSM)
7 Richard Lengthening Shadows or End of a Perfect Day Richard Kershaw: Latin Nights for Alto Saxophone
Kershaw (from Latin Nights for Alto Saxophone) (Hunt Edition)
8 Christopher Dixie or I Saw Three Ships (No. 5 or No. 10 from The Christopher Norton Concert Collection for Alto
Norton The Christopher Norton Concert Collection for Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
Alto Saxophone)
9 Philip Sparke Scales of Justice Skilful Solos for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
10 Ros Stephen A Nacht in Nyu York (No. 5 from E - Saxophone Ros Stephen: E - Saxophone Globetrotters (OUP)
Globetrotters)
C 1 J. S. Bach Gavotte (from French Suite No. 5, BWV 816), Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
arr. Lewin
2 Rob Buckland The Jazz Detectives Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
3 James Rae February March (No. 19 from 36 More Modern Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Studies for Solo Saxophone)
4 Alan Bullard Show-Stopping Sax or Melodious Sax Alan Bullard: Sixty for Sax (ABRSM)
(No. 32 or No. 34 from Sixty for Sax)
5 Mike Mower Drifting Off (No. 14 from The Good-Tempered Mike Mower: The Good-Tempered Saxophone
Saxophone) (Itchy Fingers Publications)
6 Mark Ram and Spam Blues (No. 22 from Jazz@Etudes Mark Nightingale: Jazz@Etudes for Saxophone
Nightingale for Saxophone) (Warwick Music)
7 László Nitski Study in G minor No. 26 from More Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 1
(Faber)
8 Verroust Study in B - No. 29 from More Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 1
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COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

9 Graham Salter Summer Meadow (from 35 Melodic Studies for Graham Salter: 35 Melodic Studies for Saxophone
Saxophone) (Emerson)
10 Karen Street Standby for Action! Double Click!! for Solo Saxophone (Gumbles
Publications)

SOPRANO or TENOR SAXOPHONE IN B -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Schumann Träumerei (No. 7 from Kinderscenen, Op. 15), Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
arr. Salter & Litten
2 Singelée Allegro vivace (3rd movt from Premier Quatuor, Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Op. 53), arr. Harris & Calland
3 Purcell Rondeau and Dance for the Haymakers (from Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
The Fairy Queen, Z. 629), arr. Denley
4 Hywel Davies Hornpipe Folk Roots for Tenor Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
5 Elgar Chanson de Matin, arr. Lanning Classic Experience Collection for Tenor Saxophone
(Cramer)
6 Mozart Turkish Rondo (from Piano Sonata in A), Classic Experience Collection for Tenor Saxophone
arr. Lanning (Cramer)
7 Prokofiev Two Themes (from Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67), Classic Experience Collection for Tenor Saxophone
arr. Lanning (Cramer)
8 Schubert Marche militaire, arr. Sparke Skilful Solos for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
9 Vivaldi Largo (from Winter), arr. Sparke Skilful Solos for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
10 Vivaldi Allegro (from Flute Sonata), arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
B 1 Steven Edis Foxglove Swing Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
2 Graham Lyons Bee Line Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
3 Weill & Brecht Tango–Ballade (from Die Dreigroschenoper), Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
arr. Denley
4 Alan Bullard Final Whistle! Final Whistle! for B - Saxophone (Gumbles Publications)
5 Gershwin Summertime (from Porgy and Bess), The Jazz Sax Collection for Tenor or Soprano Saxophone
arr. Bennett (Faber)
6 Alan Valse-Barcarolle or Cakewalk (No. 8 or No. 9 Alan Haughton: Rhythm & Rag for B - Saxophone
Haughton from Rhythm & Rag for B - Saxophone) (ABRSM)
7 Richard Lengthening Shadows or End of a Perfect Day Richard Kershaw: Latin Nights for Tenor Saxophone
Kershaw (from Latin Nights for Tenor Saxophone) (Hunt Edition)
8 Christopher Dixie or I Saw Three Ships (No. 5 or No. 10 from The Christopher Norton Concert Collection for Tenor
Norton The Christopher Norton Concert Collection for Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
Tenor Saxophone)
9 Philip Sparke Scales of Justice Skilful Solos for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
10 Ros Stephen A Nacht in Nyu York (No. 5 from B - Saxophone Ros Stephen: B - Saxophone Globetrotters (OUP)
Globetrotters)
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GRADE 5

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C for their instrument,
and a fourth of the candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5

ALTO or BARITONE SAXOPHONE IN E -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Alain Crépin Céline Mandarine Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
2 Handel La Paix and La Réjouissance (3rd and Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
4th movts from Music for the Royal Fireworks,
HWV 351), arr. Bullard
3 Fauré Après un rêve (No. 1 from Trois mélodies, Op. 7), Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
arr. Blackwell
4 J. S. Bach Sinfonia (from Cantata No. 156), arr. Denley Time Pieces for E - Saxophone, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
5 Dvořák In a Ring! or Grandpa Dances with Grandma Time Pieces for E - Saxophone, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
(No. 1 or No. 2 from Two Little Pearls),
arr. Denley
6 Beethoven Romanze (from Sonatina No. 1), arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
7 Mozart Adagio, K. Anh. 94, K. 580a, arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Alto Saxophone (Anglo Music)
8 Bizet Chanson bohème (from Carmen), arr. Lanning The Classic Experience for Alto Saxophone (Cramer)
9 Glinka Danse, arr. Ivanov Six pièces russes, Vol. 1, for Alto Saxophone (Lemoine)
10 Tchaikovsky Waltz (from The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66), Classic Experience Encores for Alto Saxophone
arr. Lanning (Cramer)
B 1 Jim Parker Bright Young Things Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
2 H. Mancini The Pink Panther, arr. Iles Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
3 Richard Tango Till You Drop! (from Latin Nights for Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Kershaw Alto Saxophone)
4 Appermont Hymn & Dance playing 8va in bb. 41–52 Appermont: Hymn & Dance for Alto Saxophone
(Beriato Music)
5 József Balogh Palotás and Friss observing printed cadenza The Light Touch for Alto Saxophone, Book 1
(Stainer & Bell)
6 Ned Bennett An Urge to Splurge The Jazz Sax Collection for Alto or Baritone Saxophone
(Faber)
7 Gershwin But Not for Me, arr. Bennett The Jazz Sax Collection for Alto or Baritone Saxophone
(Faber)
8 Chris Extra Time Final Whistle! for E - Saxophone (Gumbles Publications)
Gumbley
9 Christopher Turkey in the Straw (No. 1 from The Christopher The Christopher Norton Concert Collection for Alto
Norton Norton Concert Collection for Alto Saxophone) Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Ros Stephen Transylvanian Stick Dance (No. 12 from Ros Stephen: E - Saxophone Globetrotters (OUP)
E - Saxophone Globetrotters)
C 1 Alan Bullard Saxophone Stomp (No. 39 from Sixty for Sax) Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
2 Rossini Aria (from Il barbiere di Siviglia), arr. Lewin
Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
3 Karen Street Paradise Ballroom (from Streetworks) Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
4 Blémant Study in G No. 41 from More Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 1
(Faber)
5 Ferling Study in A minor No. 42 from More Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 1
(Faber)
6 Alan Bullard Samba Sax (No. 41 from Sixty for Sax) Alan Bullard: Sixty for Sax (ABRSM)
7 Chris Icon See Clearly Now Double Click!! for Solo Saxophone (Gumbles
Gumbley Publications)
8 Mike Mower Small Town Swing or Bucolic Bounce (No. 15 or Mike Mower: The Good-Tempered Saxophone
No. 17 from The Good-Tempered Saxophone) (Itchy Fingers Publications)

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9 James Rae One O’clock Shuffle or Beth’s Bossa (No. 21 James Rae: 36 More Modern Studies for Solo Saxophone
or No. 25 from 36 More Modern Studies for (Universal)
Solo Saxophone)
10 Jeffery Wilson Pres (No. 1 from Jazz Paraphrase for Jeffery Wilson: Jazz Paraphrase for Saxophone
Saxophone) (Camden Music)

SOPRANO or TENOR SAXOPHONE IN B -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Alain Crépin Céline Mandarine Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
2 Handel La Paix and La Réjouissance (3rd and Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
4th movts from Music for the Royal Fireworks,
HWV 351), arr. Bullard
3 Fauré Après un rêve (No. 1 from Trois mélodies, Op. 7), Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
arr. Blackwell
4 Anon. Spanish Love Song, arr. Calland & Harris Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone,
Grades 4–6 (Faber)
5 J. S. Bach Sinfonia (from Cantata No. 156), arr. Denley Time Pieces for B - Saxophone, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
6 Dvořák In a Ring! or Grandpa Dances with Grandma Time Pieces for B - Saxophone, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
(No. 1 or No. 2 from Two Little Pearls),
arr. Denley
7 Beethoven Romanze (from Sonatina No. 1), arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
8 Mozart Adagio, K. Anh. 94, K. 580a, arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Tenor Saxophone (Anglo Music)
9 Bizet Farandole (from L’arlésienne, Suite No. 2), Classic Experience Collection for Tenor Saxophone
arr. Lanning (Cramer)
10 Musorgsky Larme, arr. Ivanov Six pièces russes, Vol. 2, for Tenor or Soprano Saxophone
(Lemoine)
B 1 Jim Parker Bright Young Things Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
2 H. Mancini The Pink Panther, arr. Iles Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
3 Richard Tango Till You Drop! (from Latin Nights for Saxophone Exam Pieces 2018–2021, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Kershaw Tenor Saxophone)
4 Appermont Hymn & Dance Appermont: Hymn & Dance for B - Soprano Saxophone
(Beriato Music)
5 Ned Bennett An Urge to Splurge The Jazz Sax Collection for Tenor or Soprano Saxophone
(Faber)
6 Gershwin But Not for Me, arr. Bennett The Jazz Sax Collection for Tenor or Soprano Saxophone
(Faber)
7 Chris Extra Time Final Whistle! for B - Saxophone (Gumbles Publications)
Gumbley
8 Paul Harris Saxsequential Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone,
Grades 4–6 (Faber)
9 Christopher Turkey in the Straw (No. 1 from The Christopher The Christopher Norton Concert Collection for Tenor
Norton Norton Concert Collection for Tenor Saxophone) Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Ros Stephen Transylvanian Stick Dance (No. 12 from Ros Stephen: B - Saxophone Globetrotters (OUP)
B - Saxophone Globetrotters)
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GRADE 6
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C for their instrument,
and a fourth of the candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5

ALTO or BARITONE SAXOPHONE IN E -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Damase Vacances Damase: Vacances for Alto Saxophone (Billaudot)
2 Guilhaud Andante religieux (from Trois Pièces), Guilhaud: Trois Pièces, for Alto or Baritone Saxophone
arr. Strevens (Samek Music)
3 Handel Largo and Allegro (3rd and 4th movts from Handel: Sonata No. 3 for Alto Saxophone
Sonata No. 3), trans. Rascher (Hal Leonard–Faber)
4 Dirko Juchem Moderato or Rondo (1st or 3rd movt from Dirko Juchem: Petite Suite, for Alto Saxophone (Schott)
Petite Suite)
5 Kalinnikov Chanson triste, arr. Ivanov Six pièces russes, Vol. 1, for Alto Saxophone (Lemoine)
6 Koechlin Pour la douceur des attaques (from 15 études, No. 4 from Koechlin: Études, for Alto Saxophone
Op. 188) (Billaudot) or No. 9 from Koechlin: 15 études, Op. 188,
for Alto Saxophone (Billaudot)
7 Lantier Sicilienne Lantier: Sicilienne, for Alto Saxophone (Leduc)
8 Massenet Meditation (from Thaïs), arr. Lanning The Classic Experience for Alto Saxophone (Cramer)
9 Saint-Saëns Andantino (1st movt from Sonata, Op. 166), Saint-Saëns: Sonata, Op. 166, for Alto Saxophone
trans. Rainford (Forton Music)
10 Philip Sparke Little Overture (No. 1 from Super Solos for Philip Sparke: Super Solos for Alto Saxophone
Alto Saxophone) (Anglo Music)
B 1 Ned Bennett Lamplight The Jazz Sax Collection for Alto or Baritone Saxophone
(Faber)
2 Binge Romance (2nd movt from Concerto for Binge: Concerto for Alto Saxophone (Weinberger)
Alto Saxophone)
3 Colin Crabb Sax in the City bb. 69–99 as written Colin Crabb: Sax in the City (Saxtet Publications: E -/B -
edition)
4 Mick Foster For Astor (No. 2 from Five Contemporary Mick Foster: Five Contemporary Dances
Dances) (Saxtet Publications: E -/B - edition)
5 Lawson Lunde Andantino cantabile (2nd movt from Sonata Lawson Lunde: Sonata for Alto Saxophone
for Alto Saxophone) (Southern Music)
6 Christopher Black Sheep of the Family (No. 14 from The The Christopher Norton Concert Collection for Alto
Norton Christopher Norton Concert Collection for Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
Alto Saxophone)
7 Roberto Pintos Balada nocturna (from Tangos) Roberto Pintos: Tangos for Alto Saxophone (Doblinger)
8 Yuri From the Sixties (3rd movt from Suite in Yuri Povolotsky: Suite in Retro Style for Alto Saxophone
Povolotsky Retro Style) (Forton Music)
9 Pascal Proust Paris Dance Pascal Proust: Paris Dance for Alto Saxophone
(De Haske)
10 Andy Scott And Everything is Still... Andy Scott: And Everything is Still… for Alto Saxophone
(Astute Music)

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C 1 Blémant Study in G No. 51 from More Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 2
(Faber)
2 Karg-Elert Cubana or Giga No. 52 or No. 55 from More Graded Studies for
Saxophone, Book 2 (Faber)
3 Verroust Study in G No. 60 from More Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 2
(Faber)
4 Alan Bullard Expressive Sax or Impetuous Sax Alan Bullard: Sixty for Sax (ABRSM)
(No. 46 or No. 47 from Sixty for Sax)
5 P.-M. Dubois Paso-doble (No. 13 from 17 Études dansantes) P.-M. Dubois: 17 Études dansantes, for Solo Saxophone
(Billaudot)
6 Chris Tongue Twister (No. 9 from 15 More Crazy Jazz Chris Gumbley: 15 More Crazy Jazz Studies for
Gumbley Studies for Solo Saxophone) Solo Saxophone (Gumbles Publications)
7 James Rae Jazz Waltz (No. 4 from 18 Concert Etudes for James Rae: 18 Concert Etudes for Solo Saxophone
Solo Saxophone) (Universal)
8 James Rae Return Flight or Breakaway (No. 26 or No. 31 James Rae: 36 More Modern Studies for Solo Saxophone
from 36 More Modern Studies for Solo (Universal)
Saxophone)
9 Karen Street Improve Your Groove (from Streetworks) Karen Street: Streetworks for Solo Saxophone
(Gumbles Publications)
10 Jeffery Wilson Take Desmond (No. 6 from Jazz Paraphrase for Jeffery Wilson: Jazz Paraphrase for Saxophone
Saxophone) (Camden Music)

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SOPRANO or TENOR SAXOPHONE IN B -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 Clérisse Sérénade variée Clérisse: Sérénade variée, for Soprano or Tenor
Saxophone (Leduc)
2 J. H. Fiocco Arioso, arr. Harvey Saxophone Solos for B - Tenor, Vol. 2 (Chester)
3 Granados Playera, Op. 5 No. 5, arr. Teal Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player (G. Schirmer)
4 Schumann Romance (No. 1 from Three Romances, Op. 94), Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player (G. Schirmer)
arr. Teal
5 Grétry Ariette ending at b. 101 or Chasse Grétry: Suite Rococo, for Tenor Saxophone (Schott)
(from Suite Rococo), arr. Bazelaire & Londeix
6 Guilhaud Andante religieux (from Trois Pièces), Guilhaud: Trois Pièces, for Soprano or Tenor Saxophone
arr. Strevens (Samek Music)
7 Philip Sparke Little Overture (No. 1 from Super Solos for Philip Sparke: Super Solos for Tenor Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone) (Anglo Music)
8 Tchaikovsky Perce-Neige, arr. Ivanov Six pièces russes, Vol. 2, for Tenor or Soprano Saxophone
(Lemoine)
9 Telemann Siciliana: Andante and Spiritoso (1st and 2nd Telemann: Sonata for Soprano Saxophone (Leduc)
movts from Sonata in C minor), trans. Londeix
10 Telemann Andante and Vivace (3rd and 4th movts from Telemann: Sonata for Soprano Saxophone (Leduc)
Sonata in C minor), trans. Londeix
B 1 Ned Bennett Lamplight The Jazz Sax Collection for Tenor or Soprano Saxophone
(Faber)
2 Martin Ellerby Richmond and Wymondham (1st and 4th Martin Ellerby: Albion Dances for Tenor Saxophone
movts from Albion Dances for Tenor Saxophone) (Studio Music)
3 Mick Foster For Astor (No. 2 from Five Contemporary Mick Foster: Five Contemporary Dances
Dances) (Saxtet Publications: E -/B - edition)
4 Paul Harris Music of the Spheres Selected Solos for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone,
Grades 4–6 (Faber)
5 Graham Lyons Shooting Stars over a Tropical Sea (from Graham Lyons: Compositions for Tenor Saxophone,
Compositions for Tenor Saxophone, Vol. 2) Vol. 2 (Useful Music)
6 Christopher Black Sheep of the Family (No. 14 from The The Christopher Norton Concert Collection for Tenor
Norton Christopher Norton Concert Collection for Saxophone (Boosey & Hawkes)
Tenor Saxophone)
7 Andy Scott And Everything is Still… Andy Scott: And Everything is Still… for Soprano or
Tenor Saxophone (Astute Music)
8 Andy Scott Zebra Crossing Andy Scott: Zebra Crossing for Tenor Saxophone
(Astute Music)
9 Trad. Amazing Grace or The Ash Grove, arr. Rickards Songs of the British Isles (Saxtet Publications: E -/B -
edition)
10 Washington I’m getting sentimental over you, arr. Ledbury Big Chillers for Tenor Saxophone (Brass Wind)
& Bassman
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GRADE 7
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C for their instrument,
and a fourth of the candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5

ALTO or BARITONE SAXOPHONE IN E -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 J. S. Bach Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in G minor, J. S. Bach: Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020
BWV 1020), trans. Harle (Universal: E -/B - edition)
2 Bozza Aria Bozza: Aria for Alto Saxophone (Leduc)
3 Guilhaud Madrigal (from Trois Pièces), arr. Strevens Guilhaud: Trois Pièces, for Alto or Baritone Saxophone
(Samek Music)
4 Handel Adagio and Allegro observing repeat Handel: Sonata No. 3 for Alto Saxophone
(1st and 2nd movts from Sonata No. 3), (Hal Leonard–Faber)
trans. Rascher
5 Koechlin Pour les traits rapides (from 15 études, Op. 188) No. 1 from Koechlin: Études, for Alto Saxophone
(Billaudot) or No. 1 from Koechlin: 15 études, Op. 188,
for Alto Saxophone (Billaudot)
6 P. Maurice Farandoulo di chatouno or Dis Alyscamps P. Maurice: Tableaux de Provence, for Alto Saxophone
l’amo souspire (No. 1 or No. 4 from Tableaux de (Lemoine)
Provence)
7 Saint-Saëns Ad libitum–Allegretto (2nd movt from Sonata, Saint-Saëns: Sonata, Op. 166, for Alto Saxophone
Op. 166), trans. Rainford (Forton Music)
8 Singelée 5e Solo de concert, Op. 91 complete; observing Singelée: 3e et 5e Solos de concert / Concertino Op. 78,
printed cadenza for Alto Saxophone (Lemoine)
9 Philip Sparke Moto Perpetuo (No. 6 from Super Solos for Philip Sparke: Super Solos for Alto Saxophone
Alto Saxophone) (Anglo Music)
10 D. Stone Idyll D. Stone: Idyll for Alto Saxophone (Emerson)
B 1 Binge Rondo (3rd movt from Concerto for Binge: Concerto for Alto Saxophone (Weinberger)
Alto Saxophone)
2 Creston With tranquility (2nd movt from Sonata, Op. 19) Creston: Sonata, Op. 19, for Alto Saxophone
(Shawnee Press)
3 Mick Foster Witney’s Lament (No. 4 from Five Mick Foster: Five Contemporary Dances
Contemporary Dances) (Saxtet Publications: E -/B - edition)
4 Milhaud Danse Milhaud: Danse, for Alto Saxophone (Billaudot)
5 Roberto Pintos Calle abajo (from Tangos) Roberto Pintos: Tangos for Alto Saxophone (Doblinger)
6 Yuri Armenian Montmartre (2nd movt from Suite in Yuri Povolotsky: Suite in Retro Style for Alto Saxophone
Povolotsky Retro Style) observing printed cadenza (Forton Music)
7 James Rae Toccata Latino (1st movt from Sonatina for James Rae: Sonatina for Alto Saxophone
Alto Saxophone) (Reedimensions)
8 Ravel Pièce en forme de Habanera, trans. Viard Ravel: Pièce en forme de Habanera, for Alto Saxophone
(Leduc)
9 Thomys No. 2 and No. 3 (from Miniatures in Various Thomys: Miniatures in Various Styles for Alto
Styles) Saxophone (PWM)
10 P. Woods Slowly (2nd movt from Sonata for P. Woods: Sonata for Alto Saxophone (Advance Music)
Alto Saxophone) lowest line in bb. 67–68

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C 1 J. S. Bach Courante (from Suite No. 1 in G), trans. Londeix J. S. Bach: Suite No. 1 for Solo Saxophone (Lemoine)
2 Ned Bennett Oxford Street The Jazz Sax Collection for Alto or Baritone Saxophone
(Faber) or The Jazz Sax Collection for Tenor or Soprano
Saxophone (Faber)
3 Alan Bullard Saxophone Comique or Reflective Sax Alan Bullard: Sixty for Sax (ABRSM)
(No. 50 or No. 55 from Sixty for Sax)
4 P.-M. Dubois Polka (No. 7 from 17 Études dansantes) P.-M. Dubois: 17 Études dansantes, for Solo Saxophone
(Billaudot)
5 Ferling Study in A minor No. 63 from More Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 2
(Faber)
6 Chris Hopscotch (No. 11 from 15 More Crazy Jazz Chris Gumbley: 15 More Crazy Jazz Studies for
Gumbley Studies for Solo Saxophone) Solo Saxophone (Gumbles Publications)
7 James Rae Leggiero (No. 15 from 18 Concert Etudes for James Rae: 18 Concert Etudes for Solo Saxophone
Solo Saxophone) (Universal)
8 James Rae Scale Force or Hocus Pocus (No. 28 or James Rae: 36 More Modern Studies for Solo Saxophone
No. 34 from 36 More Modern Studies for (Universal)
Solo Saxophone)
9 Karen Street Not Strictly Tango (from Streetworks) Karen Street: Streetworks for Solo Saxophone
(Gumbles Publications)
10 Jeffery Wilson Fly Bird (No. 9 from Jazz Paraphrase for Jeffery Wilson: Jazz Paraphrase for Saxophone
Saxophone) subtone optional (Camden Music)

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SOPRANO or TENOR SAXOPHONE IN B -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 J. S. Bach Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in G minor, J. S. Bach: Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020
BWV 1020), trans. Harle (Universal: E -/B - edition)
2 Balay Andante et Allegretto, arr. Mourey Balay: Andante et Allegretto, for Tenor Saxophone
(Editions Marc Reift)
3 Devienne Adagio (from Sonata No. 4), trans. Jaeckel Devienne: Adagio and Rondo for Tenor Saxophone
ending at b. 41 (Southern Music)
4 Glinka Nocturne ‘La Séparation’, arr. Ivanov Six pièces russes, Vol. 2, for Tenor or Soprano Saxophone
(Lemoine)
5 Grétry Tambourin (from Suite Rococo), arr. Bazelaire Grétry: Suite Rococo, for Tenor Saxophone (Schott)
& Londeix
6 Guilhaud Madrigal (from Trois Pièces), arr. Strevens Guilhaud: Trois Pièces, for Soprano or Tenor Saxophone
(Samek Music)
7 Saint-Saëns Allegro Appassionato, Op. 43, arr. Teal Solos for the Tenor Saxophone Player (G. Schirmer)
8 F. Schmitt Songe de Coppélius F. Schmitt: Songe de Coppélius, for Tenor or
Soprano Saxophone (Lemoine)
9 Philip Sparke Moto Perpetuo (No. 6 from Super Solos for Philip Sparke: Super Solos for Tenor Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone) (Anglo Music)
10 Vivaldi Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in A minor, Vivaldi: Concerto in A minor for Soprano Saxophone
RV 461), trans. Kynaston (Leduc)
B 1 P.-M. Dubois Vieille chanson et Rondinade complete P.-M. Dubois: Vieille chanson et Rondinade, for Tenor
Saxophone (Billaudot)
2 Mick Foster Witney’s Lament (No. 4 from Five Mick Foster: Five Contemporary Dances
Contemporary Dances) (Saxtet Publications: E -/B - edition)
3 Armando Paysages... observing printed cadenza Armando Ghidoni: Paysages... (Leduc: E -/B - edition)
Ghidoni
4 Luc Grethen Bon Voyage! observing printed cadenza Luc Grethen: Bon Voyage! for Soprano Saxophone
(Accolade)
5 Mark Trigger-Happy Mark Nightingale: Trigger-Happy for Tenor Saxophone
Nightingale (Warwick Music)
6 Piazzolla Café 1930 (from Histoire du Tango), trans. Isoda Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango, for Soprano Saxophone
(Lemoine)
7 Amy Quate Laguna Madre observing printed cadenza Amy Quate: Laguna Madre for Soprano Saxophone
(Leduc)
8 Ravel Pièce en forme de Habanera, trans. Viard Ravel: Pièce en forme de Habanera, for Soprano
Saxophone (Leduc)
9 Andy Scott Fujiko Andy Scott: Fujiko for Soprano/Tenor Saxophone
(Astute Music)
10 Villa-Lobos Lent (2nd movt from Fantasia for Saxophone) Villa-Lobos: Fantasia for Soprano or Tenor Saxophone
(Peermusic Classical)
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GRADE 8
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see [Link]/prerequisite.

FOUR PIECES: at least one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A , B and C for their instrument,
and a fourth of the candidate’s own choice; for further programming requirements, see pages 3–5

ALTO or BARITONE SAXOPHONE IN E -

COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 J. S. Bach Adagio and Allegro (2nd and 3rd movts from J. S. Bach: Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020
Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020), trans. Harle (Universal: E -/B - edition)
2 Büsser Asturias, Op. 84, trans. Mule Büsser: Asturias, Op. 84, for Alto Saxophone (Leduc)
observing printed cadenza
3 H. Eccles Sonata, trans. Rascher complete H. Eccles: Sonata for Alto Saxophone (Presser)
4 Grovlez Sarabande et Allegro Grovlez: Sarabande et Allegro, for Alto Saxophone
(Leduc)
5 Guilhaud Polonaise (from Trois Pièces), arr. Strevens Guilhaud: Trois Pièces, for Alto or Baritone Saxophone
(Samek Music)
6 Koechlin Pour la longueur de la respiration et l’égalité No. 9 from Koechlin: Études, for Alto Saxophone
du son (from 15 études, Op. 188) (Billaudot) or No. 7 from Koechlin: 15 études, Op. 188,
for Alto Saxophone (Billaudot)
7 P. Maurice Lou Cabridan (No. 5 from Tableaux de P. Maurice: Tableaux de Provence, for Alto Saxophone
Provence) observing printed cadenza (Lemoine)
8 V. Monti Czardas, arr. Kovács V. Monti: Czardas for Alto Saxophone (Edition Darok)
9 Gary Schocker Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonata for Gary Schocker: Sonata for Alto Saxophone (Presser)
Alto Saxophone)
10 Singelée Concertino, Op. 78 Singelée: 3e et 5e Solos de concert / Concertino Op. 78,
for Alto Saxophone (Lemoine)
B 1 R. R. Bennett Samba Triste (1st movt from Three Piece Suite) R. R. Bennett: Three Piece Suite for Alto Saxophone
(Novello) or
The Chester Alto Saxophone Anthology (Chester)
2 John Obsession (Habanera) and Bahama Rhumba John Carmichael: Latin American Dances for Alto
Carmichael (The Caribbean) Saxophone (Emerson)
(Nos 2 and 3 from Latin American Dances)
3 Roderick Elms Cygncopations Roderick Elms: Cygncopations for Alto or Tenor
Saxophone (Camden Music)
4 Françaix Any three dances (from Cinq danses exotiques) Françaix: Cinq danses exotiques, for Alto Saxophone
observing repeats in No. 1 (Schott)
5 Heiden Diversion Heiden: Diversion for Alto Saxophone (Hal Leonard)
6 Hindemith Ruhig bewegt and Lebhaft (1st and 2nd movts Hindemith: Sonata for Alto Horn or Alto Saxophone
from Sonata for Alto Horn) (Schott)
7 W. Jacobi Allegro ma non troppo (1st movt from Sonata W. Jacobi: Sonata for Alto Saxophone (Bourne)
for Alto Saxophone)
8 Lawson Lunde Allegro vivace (3rd movt from Sonata for Lawson Lunde: Sonata for Alto Saxophone
Alto Saxophone) (Southern Music)
9 James Rae Gymnopedie Bleu and East Coast Mainline James Rae: Sonatina for Alto Saxophone
(2nd and 3rd movts from Sonatina for Alto (Reedimensions)
Saxophone)
10 Thomys No. 4 and No. 5 (from Miniatures in Various Thomys: Miniatures in Various Styles for Alto Saxophone
Styles) (PWM)

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COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

C 1 J. S. Bach Menuet 1 and Menuet 2 and Gigue J. S. Bach: Suite No. 1 for Solo Saxophone (Lemoine)
(from Suite No. 1), trans. Londeix
2 Alan Bullard Wandering Sax or Sax Polonaise Alan Bullard: Sixty for Sax (ABRSM)
(No. 59 or No. 60 from Sixty for Sax)
3 P.-M. Dubois Tango (No. 14 from 17 Études dansantes) P.-M. Dubois: 17 Études dansantes, for Solo Saxophone
(Billaudot)
4 Ferling Study in C No. 75 from More Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 2
(Faber)
5 Karg-Elert Preambolo No. 79 from More Graded Studies for Saxophone, Book 2
(Faber)
6 Graham Fitkin Jim and Pam and Pam and Jim Graham Fitkin: Jim and Pam and Pam and Jim for
Solo Instrument (Fitkin)
7 James Rae Volante (No. 13 from 18 Concert Etudes for James Rae: 18 Concert Etudes for Solo Saxophone
Solo Saxophone) (Universal)
8 James Rae Devil’s Brew (No. 36 from 36 More Modern James Rae: 36 More Modern Studies for Solo Saxophone
Studies for Solo Saxophone) (Universal)
9 Karen Street Spanish Colours (from Streetworks) Karen Street: Streetworks for Solo Saxophone
(Gumbles Publications)
10 Mark-Anthony Two Memorials complete Mark-Anthony Turnage: Two Memorials for Soprano
Turnage Saxophone (Schott)

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COMPOSER PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)
A 1 J. S. BachAdagio and Allegro (2nd and 3rd movts from J. S. Bach: Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020
Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020), trans. Harle (Universal: E -/B - edition)
2 J. S. Bach Andante and Allegro (3rd and 4th movts from J. S. Bach: Sonata da Gamba for Tenor Saxophone
Sonata da Gamba, BWV 1028), trans. Nichols (Saxtet Publications)
3 Demersseman Premier Solo (Andante et Boléro) Demersseman: Solos for B - Saxophone (Lemoine)
4 Devienne Rondo (from Sonata No. 4), trans. Jaeckel Devienne: Adagio and Rondo for Tenor Saxophone
(Southern Music)
5 J. H. Fiocco Allègre (1st movt from Concerto), arr. Bazelaire J. H. Fiocco: Concerto for Tenor Saxophone (Schott)
& Londeix
6 Guilhaud Polonaise (from Trois Pièces), arr. Strevens Guilhaud: Trois Pièces, for Soprano or Tenor Saxophone
(Samek Music)
7 B. Marcello Allegro moderato and Adagio (1st and 2nd B. Marcello: Concerto in C minor for Soprano
movts from Concerto in C minor), arr. Joosen Saxophone (Molenaar)
8 B. Marcello Adagio and Allegro (2nd and 3rd movts from B. Marcello: Concerto in C minor for Soprano
Concerto in C minor), arr. Joosen Saxophone (Molenaar)
9 Singelée Fantaisie pastorale, Op. 56 observing printed Singelée: Fantaisie pastorale, Op. 56, for Tenor
cadenza Saxophone (Lemoine)
10 Singelée Concerto, Op. 57 observing coda Singelée: 4e et 6e Solos de concert / Fantaisie brillante /
Concerto Op. 57, for Tenor Saxophone (Lemoine)
B 1 John Addison Harlequin John Addison: Harlequin for Soprano Saxophone
(Emerson)
2 Alan Bullard Workout Alan Bullard: Workout for Tenor or Soprano Saxophone
(Colne Edition)
3 John Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonata–Music John Carmichael: Sonata–Music Grave & Gay for Oboe
Carmichael Grave & Gay) or Soprano Saxophone (Emerson)
4 Geoff Eales Farewell Patagonia Geoff Eales: Farewell Patagonia for Tenor Saxophone
(Astute Music)
5 Roderick Elms Cygncopations observing lower line in ossias Roderick Elms: Cygncopations for Alto or Tenor
Saxophone (Camden Music)
6 Pedro Kalamatianos and Funky as written, ignoring Pedro Iturralde: Suite hellénique (Lemoine: E -/B -
Iturralde improvisation option edition)
(1st and 2nd movts from Suite hellénique)
7 Piazzolla Night-club 1960 (from Histoire du Tango), Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango, for Soprano Saxophone
trans. Isoda last note may be played an 8ve lower (Lemoine)
8 James Rae Barcarolle and Toccata (2nd and 3rd movts James Rae: Sonatina for Soprano Saxophone
from Sonatina for Soprano Saxophone) (Reedimensions)
9 Andy Scott Respectfully Yours Andy Scott: Respectfully Yours for Tenor Saxophone
(Astute Music)
10 Villa-Lobos Animé (1st movt from Fantasia for Saxophone) Villa-Lobos: Fantasia for Soprano or Tenor Saxophone
(Peermusic Classical)
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