flute syllabus general information

FLUTE SYLLABUS GENERAL INFORMATION

There are 2 forms of examination: 1 Standard Grade Examinations which comprise technical work, ear tests,

sight reading, general knowledge and List pieces 2 Performance Examinations which do not require assessment in technical

work, ear tests, sight reading or List pieces

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC

EXAMINATIONS BOARD

CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

Introduction to IMEB 5

Flute Grade Syllabus 6 Introduction to Flute Syllabus 7 Examination information 8-9

Scales 10-11 Arpeggios 12-13

Grades 1-8 14-21 Associate Diplomas 22-23 Licentiate Diplomas 24-25 Flute Performance Syllabus 26-28

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC EXAMINATIONS BOARD

INTRODUCTION The syllabi of the IMEB are designed to meet the needs of those teaching and learning music, speech, drama and theatre arts. The examinations will be found to be comprehensive and catering for those interested academically or as a performer. The lists contain works ranging from early times to up-to-date contemporary examples, plus own choice options.

All work is carefully and sequentially graded. Teachers preparing students for IMEB examinations will have a very sound outline on which to develop their lessons. IMEB

examinations make provision for many abilities and give a goal for students in their studies. They provide a sense of purpose and direction and can be taken in addition to other activities, as they are not intended to be the only studies in a student’s year. Examination reports reflect a reliable assessment of progress and, by comments and marks, assist individual development.

In each IMEB syllabus, teachers will find the requisites of a system of training for their students through the Grades to the Diploma levels. The aim is to encourage personal development in music, speech, drama, theatre arts and performance in each individual. It is the wish of the IMEB to help teachers and their students in the development of their

skills, acquisition of knowledge and enhanced self-confidence according to age and experience, not to discourage and set impossible or unrealistic standards.

At every IMEB examination level, selections are made from each section list of specified works or own choice. Own Choices give an opportunity for teachers and candidates to

explore the repertoire appropriate for individual grade level, age, interest and experience and thereby have some ownership of their examination program. It is expected that all Own Choice items will be thoughtfully and responsibly selected and provide challenge

and motivation for individuals in order to assist personal development. Examiners will expect standards of achievement commensurate to the candidate’s age and grade level, and to show thorough preparation for each examination component and section.

An exciting section is the ‘Performance Examinations’. Many students wish to learn music, speech, drama and theatre arts as a leisure activity and would like to receive

recognition of their progress – these examinations are the answer as the assessment is based on the candidate’s performance, not the technical or theoretical aspects. Students may a present a wide variety of items in the Performance Examination as the syllabus

allows for the teacher and candidate to choose the performance pieces. Candidates in this area may progress to the Diploma of Performance.

The IMEB was formed in response to many requests from teachers of music, speech, drama and theatre arts looking for an alternative examination system. IMEB

examinations are perceived to be more flexible and user-friendly than some other examination systems. All examiners are highly qualified and experienced teachers and therefore have a good understanding of the problems faced by both teachers and students.

FLUTE SYLLABUS

FLUTE SYLLABUS

TECHNICAL WORK

EAR TESTS, SIGHT READING AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

FLUTE PERFORMANCE SYLLABUS

FLUTE SYLLABUS

INTRODUCTION

There are 2 forms of examination for Flute: 1 Standard Grade Examinations which comprise technical work, ear tests, sight reading, general knowledge and List pieces This sequence of grades is designed to foster individual development in the art of Flute as a form of artistic expression and communication. Related skills, knowledge and enhanced self-confidence should be acquired by progressing through the grades according to age and experience. Examinations are arranged into sections plus technical work, general knowledge. aural tests and sight reading. Total 100 marks. One selection should be made from the list of specified works or own choice. Own choices provide an opportunity for teachers and candidates to explore the repertoire appropriate for individual grade level, age, interest and experience, and to have some ownership of their examination program. It is expected that all own choice items will be thoughtfully and responsibly selected and provide challenge and motivation for individuals in order to assist personal development in chosen area of music. NB In Associate and Licentiate Examinations the candidate may consider also including one or more ‘Own Choice’ selections in addition to the required four pieces in order to perform for the suggested examination duration. Specified time durations for each examination level should be adhered to reasonably closely, but not exceeded. All components in the technical work, aural tests and sight reading are specified. Examiners will expect levels of achievement commensurate to the individual candidate’s age and grade level and to show thorough preparation for each examination component and section. 2 Performance Examinations which do not require assessment in technical

work, ear tests, sight reading or List pieces

FLUTE SYLLABUS

Examination information

Grades 1-5 Technical Work 20 marks Section A 20 marks Section B 20 marks Section C 20 marks Ear Tests, Sight Reading

and General Knowledge 20 marks Total 100 marks

Grades 6-8 Technical Work 16 marks Section A 16 marks Section B 16 marks Section C 16 marks Section D 16 marks Ear Tests, Sight Reading

and General Knowledge 20 marks Total 100 marks

Associate Performer’s Diploma

Written Paper Total 100 marks Recital Total 100 marks Associate Teacher’s Diploma Written Paper Total 100 marks

Teaching Principles 70 marks Recital 30 marks Total 100 marks

Licentiate Performer’s Diploma Recital Total 100 marks

Licentiate Teacher’s Diploma

Teaching Principles 70 marks Recital 30 marks Total 100 marks

Examination durations

Grade 1 20 minutes Grade 2 20 minutes Grade 3 20 minutes Grade 4 20 minutes Grade 5 25 minutes Grade 6 30 minutes Grade 7 40 minutes Grade 8 45 minutes

Associate Performer and Teacher Diplomas

45-50 minutes

Licentiate Performer and Teacher Diplomas 60 minutes

Musical Knowledge Exam Paper 3 hours

NB The basic following Scale and Arpeggio lists have been compiled for the

convenience of teachers and students. Refer to the Syllabus and appropriate Grade for range, special requirements, additions, deletions or modifications. For articulation: see the page for patterns (available upon request from IMEB) which will be requested by the Examiner. Always refer to the Syllabus for requirements.

SCALES Grade 1 Minor C, G, F 1 Octave

Harmonic Minor A, E, D 1 Octave Major 3rds C, F 1 Octave Chromatic C 1 Octave Grade 2 Major G, D 2 Octaves

Major Bb 1 Octave Harmonic Minor E, B, G 2 Octaves Major 3rds G, Bb 1 Octave Chromatic E 1 Octave Grade 3 Major A, Bb, Eb 2 Octaves Harmonic Minor F#, G, C 2 Octaves Melodic Minor A, E, D 2 Octaves Major 3rds D, Eb 2 Octaves Chromatic D 2 Octaves Grade 4 Major Eb, Ab, E 2 Octaves

Harmonic Minor C#, C, F 2 Octaves Melodic Minor D or B, F#, G 2 Octaves Major 3rds A, Ab 2 Octaves Chromatic C 2 Octaves

Grade 5 Major B, C#, Ab 2 Octaves

Harmonic Minor G#, A#, F 2 Octaves Melodic Minor C#, C, F 2 Octaves Major 3rds E, C# 2 Octaves Chromatic G 2 Octaves Grade 6 Major B, F#, C# 2 Octaves Harmonic Minor D#, G#, A# 2 Octaves Melodic Minor D#, G#, Bb 2 Octaves Major 3rds B, F# 2 Octaves Chromatic A 2 Octaves Grade 7 Major A, Bb, Db, Gb, Cb 2 Octaves

Harmonic Minor F, B, Bb, Eb, Ab 2 Octaves Melodic Minor A#, Eb, Ab 2 Octaves Major 3rds E, Ab 2 Octaves Harmonic Minor 3rds Bb, C# 2 Octaves Chromatic Ab, B 2 Octaves Grade 8 Major Any scale 2 Octaves Harmonic Minor Any scale 2 Octaves Melodic Minor Any scale 2 Octaves Major 3rds Any key 2 octaves Harmonic Minor 3rds Any key 2 octaves Chromatic Any key 2 octaves

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ARPEGGIOS Grade 1 Major C, G, F 1 Octave

Minor A, E, D 1 Octave Grade 2 Major G, D 2 Octaves

Major Bb 1 Octave Minor E, G 2 Octaves Minor B 1 Octave Grade 3 Major A, Bb, Eb 2 Octaves

Minor F#, G, C 2 Octaves Grade 4 Major Eb, Ab, E 2 Octaves

Minor C#, C, F 2 Octaves Major Inversion E, F, Eb 2 Octaves Dominant 7th C, G, F 2 Octaves Diminished 7th D, A, E 2 Octaves Grade 5 Major B, C#, Ab 2 Octaves Minor G#, A#, F 2 Octaves Major Inversions B, C#, Bb 2 Octaves Minor Inversions E, D#, F 2 Octaves Dominant 7th D, Bb, Eb 2 Octaves Diminshed 7th C, G, B 2 Octaves

Grade 6 Major B, F#, C# 2 Octaves

Minor D#, G#, A# 2 Octaves Major Inversions D, F#, C# 2 Octaves Minor Inversions B, A#, C 2 Octaves Dominant 7th A, E, Ab 2 Octaves Diminished 7th F, F#, C# 2 Octaves Dom. Inversions A, E, Ab 2 Octaves Dim. Inversions D, A, E 2 Octaves Grade 7 Major A, Bb, Db, Gb, Cb 2 Octaves Minor F, B, Bb, Eb, Ab 2 Octaves Major Inversions G, Db, Ab 2 Octaves Minor Inversions A, D, F# 2 Octaves Dominant 7th Bb, Db 2 Octaves Diminished 7th Bb, Eb, Ab 2 Octaves Dom. Inversions Bb, Eb, F# 2 Octaves Dim. Inversions B, C, C# 2 Octaves Grade 8 Major Any key 2 Octaves

Minor Any key 2 Octaves Dominant and Diminished 7th and Inversions Any key 2 octaves

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GRADE 1 20 minutes 1 Technical Work (from memory) (20 marks) Articulation: No 1a, b, c, 7, 10a, b, 14a, b Scales: Ascending and Descending minimum tempo MM = 92 Arpeggios: Ascending and Descending minimum tempo MM = 92 2 Performance : one selection from each List List A (20 marks) Elementary Method for Flute (Rubank) Lesson 8 Ex 5 or 6, Lesson 11 Ex 5, Lesson 18 Ex 9, or Lesson 22 Ex 6 Amazing solos for Flute and Keyboard (Boosey and Hawkes) Allegro : Mozart, Tanz des Burgemeisters : Praetorius, or Bliss: Schubert The Flautist’s Companion (MB/MMC) Easy March p 24, Hampton Court p 19 or Sample Gifts p 23 30 Easy and Progressive Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Garibaldi) No 1, 2 or 3 125 Classical Studies for Flute (Universal) No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 or 14 Own choice

List B (20 marks) A Treasury of Flute Music (Schirmer) Minuetto : Beethoven or Gavotte : Handel 40 Little Pieces for the Beginner Flautist (Moyse, L) No 5, 7, 13 or 18 Learn As You Play Flute (Boosey and Hawkes) Concert Piece No 1 or 2 Solo Pieces for the Beginning Flautist (Mel Bay) Ode to Joy: Beethoven, Chorale: Bach, Gavotte: Corelli or Largo: Dvorak Warlike Music (OUP) King George 1st March No 2, or March No 8 or March No 10 : Handel Own Choice

List C (20 marks) Classical Album for the Flute (Schott) Dance of the Blessed Spirits : Gluck 40 Little Pieces for the Beginner Flautist (Moyse)No 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, or 20 Hungarian Children’s Songs (Edit Musica Budapest) No 1, 5 or 13 Learn As You Play Flute (Boosey and Hawkes) Concert Piece No 3 or 4 Solos for Beginning Flautists (MB/MMC) Largo : Dvorak Own Choice 3 Tests (20 marks) Sight Reading (7 marks) Ear Tests (6 marks) and General Knowledge (7 marks)

GRADE 2 20 minutes 1 Technical Work (from memory) (20 marks)

Articulation: No 2a, b, c, 8a, 11b, 15a, b, c, d Scales: Ascending and Descending minimum tempo MM = 120 Arpeggios: Ascending and Descending minimum tempo MM = 120 Any scale or arpeggio from a previous grade may be requested by the Examiner 2 Performance : one selection from each List List A (20 marks)

Elementary Method for Flute (Rubank) Lesson 24 : Ex 6, Lesson 26 : Ex 4, Lesson 27 : Ex 1 or Lesson 28 : Ex 5 The First Flute Book (Masterpiece Music) Minor Indulgence or Sweet Sixteenth The Art and Practice of Modern Flute Technique Vol 1 (Kincaid) Theme and Variations V, VI and VIII p 54, or Exercise 1 : p 56 117 Melodies and Progressive Studies (Ashley Publications Inc) No 138 125 Classical Studies for Flute (Universal) No 13, 25 or 47 Own choice

List B (20 marks) Classical Album for Flute (Schott) Gavotte: Handel or Preludio & Gavotte: Quantz Classical Music for Flute (Boosey and Hawkes) Two Dances or Waltz : Mozart Solo Pieces for Beginning Flautist (Mel Bay) Pastorale: Bach or Largo: Vivaldi Sacred Solos for Flute (MB/MMC) ‘Sarabande’ from Sonata No 8 : Corelli Solos for Festivals and Fun (MB/MMC) Air : Bach The Young Flautist’s Recital Book (Schirmer) Serenade : Haydn Own choice

List C (20 marks) Classical Album for the Flute (Schott) Minuetto : Mozart Easy Concert or Recital Solos (Studio) Dance of the Slovacs: Bartok First Repertoire Pieces for Flute (Boosey and Hawkes) Romance : Gliere Solos for Beginning Flautists (MB/MMC) The Ash Grove or Greensleeves: Trad The Young Flautist Book 1 (OUP) My Love’s an Arbutus No3 or Lilibulero No 15 Solos for the Flute Player (Schirmer) No 2 or 3 Own Choice 3 Tests (20 marks) Sight Reading (7 marks) Ear Tests (6 marks) and General Knowledge (7 marks)

GRADE 3 20 minutes 1 Technical Work (from memory) (20 marks)

Articulation: No 3a, b, c, d, e, f, 8a, b, 11a, b, c, 16a, b, c, d Scales: Ascending and Descending minimum tempo MM = 92 in groups of Arpeggios: Ascending and Descending min. tempo MM = 92 in groups of Any scale or arpeggio from a previous grade may be requested by the Examiner 2 Performance : one selection from each List List A (20 marks)

Elementary Method for Flute (Rubank) Lesson 29 Ex 1 Learning to Play the Flute Vol 2 (Pan Educational Music) Study in E Minor p 9 Koehler Studies Op 33 Vol 1 (Allans/Fisher) No 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 The Art and Practice of Modern Flute Technique Vol 2 (Kincaid) Ex 1, 2 & 3 p11 Ex 5, 6 & 7: p 7, Ex 1-6 : p 15, Ex 1-5 : p 22, Uneven Rhythm No 2 : p 20 Own Choice List B (20 marks) Album of Sonatinas for Young Flute Player (Moyse, L) Sonatina 1st movt: Kuhlau Classical Music for Flute (Boosey and Hawkes) Sonata in C 1st movt : Hook Concert and Contest Collection (Rubank) Siciliana and Giga : Handel Solos for the Flute Player (Allans) Two Passepieds No 16 : Bach, Air No 9: Handel, Gavotte No 5: Handel or Scherzando No 17: Telemann Solo Pieces for Beginning Flautist (Mel Bay) Rondo Alla Turka : Mozart Own choice

List C (20 marks) ‘Autumn In Princes Garden’ : Miriam Hyde Concert and Contest Collection (Rubank) Bergamasque : Koepke Intermediate Pieces for Flute No 3 (Ashley) Nocturne : Mendelssohn Or ‘The Little Negro’ : Debussy ‘Idyll for Flute and Piano’ : Featherstone Solos for the Flute Player (Schirmer) No 8, 10 or 11 19th Century Flute Music (Allans) ‘Salut d’amour’ Own Choice 3 Tests (20 marks) Sight Reading (7 marks) Ear Tests (6 marks) and General Knowledge (7 marks)

GRADE 4 20 minutes

1 Technical Work (from memory) (20 marks)

Articulation: No 3a, b, c, d, e, f, 8a, b, 11a, b, c, 16a, b, c, d, 20a, b, c, 22a, b, c Scales: Ascending and Descending minimum tempo MM = 120 in groups of Arpeggios: Ascending and Descending min. tempo MM = 120 in groups of Any scale or arpeggio from a previous grade may be requested by the Examiner 2 Performance : one selection from each List List A (20 marks)

Learning to Play the Flute Vol 2 (Pan Educational Music) Study Op 34 : Camus Study Op 54 or Alla Polacca : Soussmann Koehler Studies Op 33 Vol 1 (Allans/Fisher) No 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 The Art and Practice of Modern Flute Technique Vol 2 (Kincaid) Rondo p 23 No 1, 3 and 4 p 40, Ex 1 and 2 p 46,Theme and Variations 1, 2 and 3 p 49 Allegretto p 50 : Soussmann or Etudes in Minor Keys 1, 2 and 3 p 76 100 Classical Studies for the Flute (Universal) No 9, 12 or 15 Own Choice List B (20 marks) Album of Sonatinas for Young Flute Player (Moyse, L) Sonatina : Clementi Classical Music for Flute (Boosey and Hawkes) Rondo : Stamitz Concert and Contest Collection (Rubank) Dance of the Blessed Spirits : Gluck, Andalouse : Pessard, or Minuet : Bizet Solos for Flute – 36 Repertoire Pieces (Fisher) Adagio : Mozart or Arioso : Bach The Young Flautist’s Recital Book (Schirmer) Sonata in F : Telemann ‘Les Plaisirs’ from Suite in a Minor : Telemann Own choice

List C (20 marks) Concert and Contest Collection (Rubank) ‘Minuet’ from L’Arlesienne Suite : Bizet or Offertoire Op 12, No 9 : Donjon 5 Solos for Flute and Piano (Allans) Beside the Stream or Wedding Morn: Hyde Any two movements from ‘The Vegetable Suite No1’ : Powning ‘The Fog is Lifting’ Op 41 : Neilsen 19th Century Flute Music (Allans) Lullaby : Elgar or Romance : Pixis Own Choice 3 Tests (20 marks) Sight Reading (7 marks) Ear Tests (6 marks) and General Knowledge (7 marks)

GRADE 5 25 minutes


Articulation: No 4a,b,c,d,e,f, 9a,b, 12a,b, 17a,b,c,d,e,f, 21a,b,c, 23a,b,c,d, 25a,b Scales: Ascending & Descending minimum tempo MM = 76 in groups of Arpeggios: Ascending & Descending min. tempo MM = 76 in groups of Any scale or arpeggio from a previous grade may be requested by the Examiner 2 Performance : one selection from each List List A (20 marks)

Learning to Play the Flute Vol 2 (Pan Educational Music) Tonguing Study p 49 Study Op 54 or Alla Polacca : Soussmann Koehler Studies Op 33 Vol 1 (Allans/Fisher) No 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15 The Art and Practice of Modern Flute Technique Vol 2 (Kincaid) No 1, 2 & 3 p 20 No 4, 5 and 7 p 22, Allegro Molto p 70, Prestissimo p 71 or No 2 p 80 24 Studies Op 33 (Anderson) No 10 or 23 Own Choice List B (20 marks) Classical Music for Flute (Boosey and Hawkes) Andantino : Bach Concert and Contest Collection (Rubank ‘Polonaise’ and ‘Badinerie’ from Suite in B Minor : Bach ‘Concerto in G’ : Quantz Flute Music of the Baroque (Moyse) ‘Allegro Spiritoso: Concerto in G: Pergolesi Solos for Flute (Schirmer) Adagio : Haydn or Rondo : Mozart Own choice

List C (20 marks) ‘Antics’ : M Brandman Concert and Contest Collection (Rubank) Scherzino Op 55 : Anderson, Orientale: Boisdeffre, Sicilienne: Faure or Hungarian Serenade : Joncieres 5 Solos for Flute and Piano (Allans) The Little Juggler : Hyde Silhouettes Series for Flute (Cramer) Golliwog’s Cakewalk : Debussy Own Choice 3 Tests (20 marks) Sight Reading (7 marks) Ear Tests (6 marks) and General Knowledge (7 marks)

GRADE 6 30 minutes


Articulation: No 4a,b,c,d,e,f, 5, 9a,b,12a,b, 17a,b,c,d,e,f, 18, 21a,b,c, 23a,b,c,d, 25a,b,c,d, 26a,b,c, 27a,b,c Scales: Ascending & Descending minimum tempo MM = 84 in groups of Arpeggios: Ascending & Descending min. tempo MM = 84 in groups of Any scale or arpeggio from a previous grade may be requested by the Examiner 2 Performance : one selection from each List List A (16 marks) Koehler Studies Op 33 Vol 2 (Allans/Fisher) No 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 24 Studies Op 33 (Anderson) No 19 or 20 100 Classical Studies for the Flute Vol 1 (Universal) No 74 or 75 Own Choice List B (16 marks) Sonata in G Minor BWV 1020 1st movt : Bach Suite in B Minor BWV 1067 all movements except Overture : Bach Sonata in D Op 50 1st movt : Hummel Flute Music of the Baroque (Moyse) Adagio : Jean Marie Leclair Sonata in G Major or C Minor : Telemann Own choice

List C (16 marks) ‘Music for Single Swingers’ : M Brandman Suite in an Ancient Style Op 81 ( Zimmerman) Sarabande and Gavotte : Kronke Sonata 1st and 2nd movements : Poulenc 5 Solos for Flute and Piano (Allans) Marsh Birds: Hyde 19th Century Flute Music (Allans) Andante Sostenuto : Donizetti Silhouettes Series for Flute (Cramer) Golliwog’s Cakewalk : Debussy Own Choice List D (16 marks)

Orchestral Studies Vol 1 (United Music Publishers) The candidate will prepare Symphony No 41 in C : Mozart and Symphony No 101 or 103 : Haydn

Own Choice 3 Tests (20 marks) Sight Reading (7 marks) Ear Tests (6 marks) and General Knowledge (7 marks)

GRADE 7 45 minutes


Articulation: No 4a,b,c,d,e,f, 5, 9a,b,12a,b, 17a,b,c,d,e,f, 18, 21a,b,c, 23a,b,c,d, 25a,b,c,d, 26a,b,c, 27a,b,c Scales: Ascending & Descending minimum tempo MM = 92 in groups of Arpeggios: Ascending & Descending min. tempo MM = 92 in groups of Any scale or arpeggio from a previous grade may be requested by the Examiner 2 Performance : one selection from each List List A (16 marks) 24 Capriccios (Boehm) No 8, 15, 20, 21 or 23 Koehler Studies Op 33 Vol 3 (Allans/Fisher) Any study 24 Studies Op 33 (Anderson) No 16 or ‘Fantasia in G’, 1st and 2nd movts :Mercad Paganini 24 Caprices (IMC) No 2, 3, 16, 20 or 21 ‘Fantasia No 5’ : Telemann Own Choice List B (16 marks) Collection of Great Sonatas for Flute and Piano (Ashley) Sonata in A Minor: Bach Sonata in G Major : Handel or Sonata in G major : Leclair Flute Music of the Baroque (Moyse) Concerto in G Major : Stamitz, Concerto in G Major : Tartini or Concerto in D Major (Goldfinch) : Vivaldi Own choice

List C (16 marks) Sonata in D, Op 94, 1st and 2nd movts : Prokofiev Sonatina for Flute and Piano : Cooke ‘Syrinx’ : Debussy ‘La Flute de Pan’, 1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd movts : Mouquet 19th Century Flute Music (Allans) Concertino : Donizetti Own Choice List D (16 marks) Orchestral Studies Vol 2 (United Music Publishers) The candidate will prepare any two overtures from both Mozart (any two) and Rossini (any two) 3 Tests (20 marks) Sight Reading (7 marks) . Ear Tests (6 marks) and General Knowledge (7 marks)

GRADE 8 45 minutes


Any Articulation from the given patterns. Sustained tones No 13 Scales: Ascending & Descending minimum tempo MM = 96 in groups of Arpeggios: Ascending & Descending min. tempo MM = 96 in groups of Any scale or arpeggio from a previous grade may be requested by the Examiner 2 Performance : one selection from each List List A (16 marks)

24 Capriccios (Boehm) No 11, 17, 18 or 24 24 Studies Op 15 (Anderson) No 3, 11, 12, 14 or 18 Paganini 24 Caprices (IMC) No 5, 7, 23 or 24 Modern English Flute Studies (Pan Educational Music) Study : Newton Own Choice

List B (16 marks) Concerto in D, 1st or 3rd movts : Mozart Concerto in G, 1st or 3rd movts : Mozart Concerto in G Major : Quantz Sonata in C BWV 1033 : Bach Sonata No 4 in A Minor Op 1 no 4 : Handel Own choice

List C (16 marks) Cantabile and Presto : Eonesco Danse de la Chevre : Honegger Elegy : Dulcie Holland Goldfish Through the Summer Rain : Anne Boyd Jouers de la Flute Pan : Roussel Sonata for Solo Flute : Sitsky Sonata in D, Op 94, 3rd and 4th movts : Prokofiev Own Choice

List D (16 marks) The candidate will present two contrasting movements from two different compositions reflecting different periods. 3 Tests (20 marks) Sight Reading (7 marks) Ear Tests (6 marks) and General Knowledge (7 marks)

ASSOCIATE PERFORMER’S DIPLOMA IN FLUTE Candidates must hold Grade 8 IMEB or equivalent The examination is in two parts :

1 Written Paper ( 3 hours) (100 marks)

A Music Knowledge Examination Paper which will consist of 4-part and 2-part harmony writing, setting text to music OR completing a given melody (16 bars) OR composing a melody for an instrument (16 bars). General questions on music history from Baroque to present day. Candidates should show a knowledge of the various styles and be familiar with relevant examples of each period.

2 Recital ( 45 minutes) (100 marks)

A Practical Recital Examination of 45 minutes duration ( including verbal introduction and announcements) featuring selected own choice works from each of the following periods and styles in musical history: Baroque Rococo Classical Early Romantic Late Romantic Impressionism 20th Century Contemporary The candidate is required to present a typed program of the Recital to the examiner containing relevant notes and researched information on each piece. The content may be in any order. The program layout may be in any format and should reflect careful thought and a professional approach. The candidate must also verbally introduce the recital to be presented, announce each item and make a suitable concluding statement. Assessment will include: Choice of program items

Technical ability Expressive skills in playing Performance skills and style Overall quality

ASSOCIATE TEACHER’S DIPLOMA IN FLUTE Candidates must hold Grade 8 IMEB or equivalent The examination is in two parts :

1 Written Paper (3 hours) (100 marks) A Music Knowledge Examination Paper consisting of 4-part and 2-part harmony writing, setting text to music OR completing a given melody (16 bars) OR composing a melody for an instrument (16 bars). General questions on music history from Baroque to present day. Candidates should show a knowledge of the various styles and be familiar with relevant examples of each period.

2 Practical Component (2 parts) (45 minutes) (100 marks)

a) Teaching Principles (70 marks) Answering varied questions put by the Examiners on teaching principles (lesson planning, teaching, phrasing and expression as well as showing a thorough knowledge of the technical aspects of playing the flute.) Candidates must also demonstrate an elementary knowledge of the principles of educational method. b) Recital (30 marks) A Recital of 15 - 20 minutes duration consisting of four pieces of differing styles and periods in music history. The performance standard of the Recital will not need to be as high as that expected in the performing Associate, but a sound presentation will be required.

LICENTIATE PERFORMER’S DIPLOMA IN FLUTE Candidates must hold Associate Performer’s Diploma in Flute IMEB or equivalent Pre-requisite: a Pass in the Music Knowledge Examination paper or equivalent.

Recital (60 minutes) (100 marks)

A Practical Recital Examination of 60 minutes duration ( including verbal introduction and relevant program announcements). The Recital must be of high Concert performance standard featuring selected own choice works from a range of styles and periods similar to the requirements listed for Associate Performer’s Diploma.

The candidate is required to present a typed program of the Recital to the examiners and others present containing relevant notes and researched information on each piece. The content may be in any order. The program layout may be in any format reflecting professionalism.

The candidate must also verbally introduce the recital to be presented, announce each item and make a suitable concluding statement. If the candidate wishes, a small audience may be present to give the Recital a sense of occasion

Assessment will include: Choice of program items

Technical ability Expressive skills in playing Performance skills and style Overall quality Connection to audience/examiners

LICENTIATE TEACHER’S DIPLOMA IN FLUTE Candidates must hold Associate Performer’s Diploma in Flute IMEB or equivalent Pre-requisite: a Pass in the Music Knowledge Examination paper or equivalent.

Practical Component (2 parts) (60 minutes) (100 marks)

a) Teaching Principles (70 marks)

Answering a variety of questions and discussing topics put by the Examiners on teaching principles (lesson planning, teaching, catering for individual differences within group teaching situations, phrasing and expression as well as showing a thorough knowledge of the technical aspects of playing the flute.) Whilst similar to the requirements for Associate Teacher’s Diploma, a more in-depth response will be expected. Candidates should be able to support answers and information with spontaneous demonstration, examples and relevant detail, thus indicating knowledge of the principles of educational method.

b) Recital (30 marks)

A Recital of approximately 20 minutes duration consisting of five pieces of differing styles and periods in music history. Candidates will select one of the Recital pieces for in-depth discussion with examiners from a teaching point of view. The performance standard of the Recital will not need to be as high as that expected in the Associate Diploma level, but a sound and impressive presentation will be required.

FLUTE PERFORMANCE

SYLLABUS

MUSIC PERFORMANCE : SYLLABUS

Introduction

These examinations are designed for candidates who wish to concentrate

on the art of performing rather than the more academic side of music.

Preparatory Levels 1-3 require the performance of three different and

contrasting music items.

Levels 1-5 require the performance of three different, contrasting brackets of

performance items to take up the specified time.

Levels 6 and 7 require the performance of four different and contrasting

brackets of items to take up the specified time.

Level 8 requires an appropriate 45 minute program of varied and contrasting

music performance items, divided into four brackets.

Diploma in Music Performance requires appropriately varied and contrasting

performance items to comprise a thoughtfully conceived program of music,

divided into four brackets, to reflect a range of styles, periods and cultures.

Candidates may wish to invite an audience to this performance, and whilst this is

optional it is strongly recommended in order to give the Music Performance a

genuine sense of occasion, purpose and achievement. A suitable venue must be

provided and a printed program available for audience members.

NB In each level, the candidate will be required to submit a suitably presented

written program containing brief notes relating to the items selected for

performance, and indicating research appropriate to age and stage of

development.

Candidates in each level will also be required to verbally introduce the

performance to be presented and to announce each individual item to the

examiner.

Extra pieces may be included in each bracket if desired/necessary to make up

the allotted examination time in all levels up to Level 7.

Memorization of performance items is optional.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Examination Times

Preparatory Level 1: 15 minutes

Preparatory Level 2: 15 minutes

Preparatory level 3: 15 minutes

Level 1: 15 minutes

Level 2: 20 minutes

Level 3: 20 minutes

Level 4: 20 minutes

Level 5: 30 minutes

Level 6: 35 minutes

Level 7: 40 minutes

Level 8: 45 minutes

Diploma: 60 minutes

Assessment

Each examination has 100 marks

Preparatory Levels 1-3

* each item 25 marks

* general impression and written program 25 marks

Levels 1-5

* each bracket 25 marks

* general impression and written program 25 marks

Levels 6 and 7


* general impression 20 marks

Level 8 and Diploma


* general impression 20 marks

Items presented in each level should be suitable for age and stage of development in music performance. Items selected should contain elements of challenge and motivation for the candidate. Marks will be allocated for choice of content, the skill in devising the program and the overall quality of the performance presented. All time limits must be observed.

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC EXAMINATIONS BOARD

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