ABRSM英皇弦乐2020 2023考纲（英文）

Qualification Specification
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
GRADES
BOWED STRINGS
Syllabus (Section 3)
second edition – valid for exams from 6 September 2021
This syllabus is specific to Bowed Strings 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 www.abrsm.org/performancegrades and should
be read when preparing for an exam. 8 March 2023
Qualification Specification: Music Performance
Contents
3. Bowed Strings Performance Grades syllabus 2

Introducing the qualification 2
Performance Grades: requirements and information 2
• Instruments2
• Performance as a whole 2
• Selecting repertoire 3
• Preparing for the exam 6
Violin repertoire lists 8
Viola repertoire lists 24
Cello repertoire lists 39
Double Bass repertoire lists 53
Changes in this edition

This second edition, first published July 2021, includes several significant changes and updates to
the exam requirements and information. There are no changes to the repertoire lists.
• Initial Grade is now available and we have added all relevant information and updated existing
text as necessary
• We have provided additional guidance for the performance as a whole component of the exam
• We have made a change to the own-choice piece requirements to allow unpublished repertoire,
including candidates’ own compositions
• We have changed our policy on the use of the same piece(s) in more than one exam; this is
now allowed
• We have introduced a new Adapted Instruments policy; instruments adapted for beginners can
be used in exams at any grade, as long as all the exam requirements can be met.
A range of updates have also been made to the text to further clarify the existing requirements and
information, based on queries and feedback received since the Performance Grades qualification
was launched in summer 2020.
The overarching Qualification Specification: Music Performance Grades document, which has other
important and relevant information for those preparing for Performance Grades, has also been
significantly updated.
This August 2022 version has been issued to reflect changes to accompaniment requirements;
we now permit recorded accompaniment in Performance Grade exams [Section 3]
From 8 March 2023, Performance Grade candidates should provide their programme information
online when uploading their video. It is no longer necessary to show a written programme form
to camera. All other recording requirements remain the same [Section 3: Preparing for the Exam]
© 2020 by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

All the syllabus information in this document, including repertoire lists, is the copyright of ABRSM.
No syllabus listing may be reproduced or published without the permission of ABRSM. Updated in 2023.
3. Bowed Strings Performance Grades syllabus
Introducing the qualification
Performance Grades, introduced by ABRSM in 2020, run alongside and provide an alternative
pathway to our long-standing Practical Grades. They allow learners to focus on and showcase
their performance skills if that is their preference. The 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 to 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.
Performance Grades: requirements and information

The syllabus repertoire is valid until 31 December 2023*.
This section provides a summary of the most important points that teachers and candidates need
to know when taking ABRSM Performance Grades for Bowed Strings. Further details, as well as
administrative information about the exams, are given in ABRSM’s Exam Regulations (available
at www.abrsm.org/examregulations) which should be read before booking an exam.
Instruments
The Performance Grades syllabus requirements have been designed for the standard instruments
covered. ABRSM recognise that many learners start their musical journey by using an instrument
specially adapted for younger/smaller players. We welcome the use of these instruments in our
graded exams in accordance with the details set out in our Adapted Instruments Policy, available
at www.abrsm.org/policies.
Candidates are required to perform on acoustic instruments (electric instruments are not allowed).
Viola candidates may play on a violin strung as a viola.
Performance as a whole
Performance skills are at the heart of Performance Grades, and go beyond the preparation of
individual pieces. Designing programmes that play to learners’ strengths as performers, and
2 * See www.abrsm.org/overlap for information on an overlap period beyond this date.
Performance Grades 3. Bowed Strings Performance Grades syllabus
then delivering them with a real sense of musical intent and communication, is central to musical
development. This also builds stamina, and embeds the technical control required to play a
whole programme through, including managing the transitions from one piece to another. Finding
ways to put across the mood and character, and really get inside the style of different types of
repertoire, as well as arranging pieces into coherent and compelling programmes will in turn
increase learners’ knowledge and understanding of music more broadly.
For full details of how the performance as a whole component of the exam is assessed, see
Section 4 of the Qualification Specification: Music Performance Grades.
Selecting repertoire
Number of pieces: Candidates present four pieces in one continuous performance (without a
break). 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
before finalising choices.
Own-choice piece: The following options and restrictions apply to the own-choice piece selection:
• The piece should be broadly the same standard, or above, as repertoire set for the grade being
taken (prior approval from ABRSM cannot be given).
• The piece may be chosen from any of the repertoire lists set for the grade, as long as all other
requirements within this ‘Selecting repertoire’ section are also met, including the minimum
duration. Performing all four pieces from the lists gives no advantage.
• The piece may be a candidate’s own composition or arrangement (see ‘Own composition’).
• The piece must exist in a legible and fully-notated score using standard music notation (e.g.
not in tab, not a lead sheet if candidate is playing a harmonic instrument etc.) and must be
performed as notated in that score.
In cases where there is a concern about the standard of an own-choice piece presented, ABRSM
reserves the right to request a copy from the Applicant where we cannot readily access one
ourselves. This may delay the issuing of the exam result.
• At Grades 6 to 8, the piece may be performed on a related instrument (see ‘Related instrument
option’).
• The piece may be a duet at any grade, as long as there are no more than two duets in the
programme at Initial Grade to Grade 3 and it is the only duet at Grades 4 to 8.
• The piece may be an unaccompanied piece, as long as there are no more than two unaccom-
panied pieces in the programme.
• The piece must not last less than the following timings for each grade (unless the overall
programme time would be exceeded; see ‘Programme times’):
Grade
Initial 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Minimum duration
00:20 00:25 00:30 00:35 00:45 01:00 01:30 02:00 03:00
(mm:ss)
The duration for each grade is the minimum time required in order to demonstrate the breadth
and depth of skills required, including stamina.
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The other programming requirements described in this ‘Selecting repertoire’ section must also
be met.
Programme times: The overall performance, including transitions between pieces, should not
exceed the maximum programme time set for the grade, as shown in the following table. The
programme time is the duration from the first note of the performance to the last. The examiner
may stop listening to the recording if the candidate’s performance goes over the maximum
programme time.
Grade
Initial 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Maximum programme
5 6 7 8 10 12 15 20 25
time (minutes)
Accompaniment: A piano or string (where the duet option is taken; see ‘Duets’) accompaniment
is required for all pieces, except those that are published as studies or unaccompanied works
(these are marked SOLO in the repertoire lists).
At Initial Grade to Grade 3, candidates may perform up to two of their pieces with a string
accompaniment. Pieces on the repertoire lists that are published as duets (or with string
accompaniment only) are marked DUET . Pieces on the repertoire lists that are published with
piano and string accompaniment options are marked PF/VN , PF/VA , PF/VC , or PF/DB , and may be
performed with either accompaniment.
Candidates provide their own accompaniment, which may be live or recorded. An accompanist
may be the candidate’s teacher. If necessary, an accompanist may simplify any part of the
accompaniment, as long as the result is musical. Recorded accompaniments may be commercially-
available tracks or recordings made specifically for the candidate’s exam. Full guidance on the
use of recorded accompaniments in exams is available at www.abrsm.org/performancegrades.
Duets: At Initial Grade to Grade 3, candidates may perform a duet (or piece with a
string accompaniment) for up to two of their pieces. At Grades 4 to 8, one is allowed. (See
‘Accompaniment’.)
Unaccompanied pieces: Candidates may choose to perform up to two unaccompanied pieces.
Unaccompanied pieces are marked SOLO in the repertoire lists. Pieces that are published with an
accompaniment must 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’.
Own composition: ABRSM welcomes the inclusion of candidates’ own compositions, or
arrangements, to be performed as their own-choice piece. We will not judge or provide feedback
on the structure or quality of the composition, only the performance of it. However, as with any
other own-choice piece, the technical demand of the composition must be broadly the same as
repertoire set for the grade being taken.
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
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their appropriateness to each individual, which may need consultation between teachers and
parents/carers. Teachers and parents/carers should also exercise caution when allowing younger
candidates to research pieces online: www.nspcc.org.uk/onlinesafety.
The repertoire lists are the same as for ABRSM Practical Grades. Candidates intending on taking
both qualifications at the same grade may find their musical development benefits from preparing
different pieces for each.
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.
Vibrato: The use and control of vibrato, and its effect on tone and shape, will be taken into account
by examiners, who will be assessing the overall musical outcome. Pieces that are heavily reliant
on vibrato for their full musical effect tend not to appear in the syllabus before around Grade 5.
Repeats: In most cases, da capo and dal segno indications must be followed but other repeats
may be included, or not, at candidates’ discretion (in order to achieve a musically satisfying
performance). If the syllabus specifies that a repeat should be included, this instruction must 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 to 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

Violin Viola
Viola Violin
Cello Viola da Gamba
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Preparing for the exam

Programme form & pre-performance procedures: Candidates should provide their programme
information online when uploading their video. The piece information required should be given
in the order the pieces will be performed.
Candidates should show the opening of their own-choice piece and announce themselves and
their pieces before beginning their performance. Candidates taking a Grade 6, 7 or 8 must
additionally show a form of photographic identification to the camera. This is because these
qualifications can be used either as a prerequisite for higher grades and diplomas, or as part of
a university application.
If preferred, a Responsible Adult present may show the music to camera (but not the ID,
where applicable) and make the introductory announcement, as this does not form part of the
performance. The assessment of the performance begins on the first note of music played.
More information on all of the above is given in the Guidance for Music Performance Grades
available at www.abrsm.org/performancegrades.
Interpreting the score: Printed editorial suggestions such as fingering, bowing, 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).
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 ‘Copyright’) to help with page-turns. They may also use a page-turner (prior permission is
not required; the turner may be the teacher).
Copyright: Performing from unauthorised photocopies (or other kinds of copies) or illegal
downloads of copyright music is not allowed. In the UK, copies may be used in certain limited
circumstances – for full details, see the MPA’s Code of Fair Practice at www.mpaonline.org.uk/
mpa-guidelines. In all other cases, application should be made to the copyright holder before
any copy is made. Care should also be taken when making arrangements, as permission will be
required in the case of copyright music.
Candidates and Applicants are expected to act within the law with regard to copyright. ABRSM
may withhold the exam result where we have evidence that this is not the case.
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Sourcing exam music: Exam music is available from music retailers and online, including at the
ABRSM music shop: www.abrsm.org/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 www.abrsm.org/publishers.
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Violin
Performance Grades Performance Grades 2020–2023
Violin 2020–2023
INITIAL GRADE
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 Sheila Nelson Fish Cakes and Apple Pie Violin Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
2 Trad. Old-Timer, arr. Huws Jones with repeat Violin Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
American
3 Trad. German Lightly Row, arr. Blackwell Violin Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
4 Katherine & Knickerbocker Glory (No. 10 from Waggon Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Waggon Wheels for Violin
Hugh Colledge Wheels) (Boosey & Hawkes)
5 Cutter Little March, arr. K. & C. Sassmannshaus Violin Recital Album, Vol. 1 (Bärenreiter)
ending at b. 20 PF/VN
6 Stanley Sweet Eyed Sue (No. 9 from New Tunes for Stanley Fletcher: New Tunes for Strings, Violin Book 1
Fletcher Strings, Book 1) with repeat using bowing (Boosey & Hawkes)
variation 1 PF/VN
7 Trad. Big Ben, arr. Davey, Hussey & Sebba Abracadabra Violin (Third Edition) (Collins Music)
upper part PF/VN
8 Trad. Secret Agents, arr. Davey, Hussey & Sebba Abracadabra Violin (Third Edition) (Collins Music)
upper part; with repeat PF/VN
9 Trad. Go Tell Aunt Rhody, arr. Suzuki PF/VN Suzuki Violin School, Vol. 1 (Alfred)
10 Wohlfart Polka, arr. Nelson Piece by Piece 1 for Violin (Boosey & Hawkes)
B 1 Katherine & Waterfall (No. 9 from Waggon Wheels) Violin Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
Hugh Colledge
2 Thomas Silent Friends Violin Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
Gregory
3 Edward Huws On the River Violin Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
Jones
4 Kathy & David Chinese Garden PF/VN Fiddle Time Joggers (OUP)
Blackwell
5 Trad. The Mocking Bird, arr. K. & D. Blackwell PF/VN Fiddle Time Joggers (OUP)
American
6 Thomas Footprints in the Snow Vamoosh Violin, Book 1 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
7 Edward Huws Gone for Good (No. 12 from Ten O’Clock Rock) Edward Huws Jones: Ten O’Clock Rock for Violin
Jones (Boosey & Hawkes)
8 Sheila Nelson I am a River The Essential String Method, Violin Book 2 (Boosey &
Hawkes)
9 Sheila Nelson Over the Moon Piece by Piece 1 for Violin (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Sheila Nelson Swingalong ‘E' version PF/VN P. 16 from Tetratunes for Violin (Boosey & Hawkes)
C 1 Kathy & David In the Groove Violin Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
Blackwell
2 Peter Martin Hop Scotch (No. 2 from Child’s Play) Violin Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
3 Trad. Jamaican Hill and gully rider, arr. Bullard Violin Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
4 Kathy & David Rhythm Fever PF/VN Fiddle Time Joggers (OUP)
Blackwell
5 Thomas Walk on Mars! slides optional; with DC, as in accomp. Vamoosh Violin, Book 1 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
6 Anita Have a Cup of Tea (from Bread and Butter Lumsden & Hewitt-Jones: Bread and Butter Pudding
Hewitt-Jones Pudding) (Musicland)
& Caroline
Lumsden
7 Edward Huws Ten O’Clock Rock (No. 9 from Ten O’Clock Rock) Edward Huws Jones: Ten O’Clock Rock for Violin
Jones (Boosey & Hawkes)
8 Accompaniment(s) published separately, see www.abrsm.org/syllabusclarifications

Performance Grades Violin 2020–2023 Initial Grade

8 Caroline Jungle Footprints (from Jackaroo) Lumsden & Wedgwood: Jackaroo for Violin (Faber)
Lumsden scream optional
& Pam
Wedgwood
9 Trad. German Pit a Pat Rain, arr. K. & C. Sassmannshaus Violin Recital Album, Vol. 1 (Bärenreiter)
PF/VN
10 Peter Wilson Bow Rock (No. 4 from Stringpops 1) Wilson & Ranger: Stringpops 1 for Violin (Faber)
Accompaniment(s) published separately, see www.abrsm.org/syllabusclarifications 9

Performance Grades Violin 2020–2023
GRADE 1
A 1 Haydn German Dance (No. 8 from 12 German Dances, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
Hob. IX:10), arr. Salter
2 Trad. Welsh Y Delyn Newydd, arr. Blackwell Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
3 Peter Martin Hornpipe (No. 2 from Little Suite No. 3) Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
4 Arbeau Mattachins, arr. Huws Jones Encore Violin, Book 1 (ABRSM)
5 Kathy & David Patrick’s Reel PF/VN Fiddle Time Joggers (OUP)
Blackwell
6 Carse Minuet (from The Fiddler’s Nursery) Carse: The Fiddler’s Nursery for Violin (Stainer & Bell)
7 Thomas Sinfonia PF/VN Vamoosh Violin, Book 1.5 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
8 Purcell Rigadoon, arr. Nelson with repeat Piece by Piece 1 for Violin (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Suzuki Andantino PF/VN Suzuki Violin School, Vol. 1 (Alfred)
10 Trad. Irish John Ryan’s Polka, arr. Huws Jones PF/VN Violin Star 2 (ABRSM)
B 1 Bartók Round Dance (No. 17 from For Children, Vol. 1), Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
arr. Davies
2 Beethoven Ode to Joy (from Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
4th movt), arr. Scott-Burt
3 Trad. Scottish Skye Boat Song, arr. Gritton Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
4 Kathy & David Rocking Horse PF/VN Fiddle Time Joggers (OUP)
Blackwell
5 Katherine & Full Moon (No. 22 from Waggon Wheels) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Waggon Wheels for Violin
Hugh Colledge (Boosey & Hawkes)
6 Lehár Waltz (from The Merry Widow), arr. Huws Jones Going Solo for Violin (Faber) or
The Best of Grade 1 Violin (Faber)
7 Rodgers & Edelweiss (from The Sound of Music), Abracadabra Violin (Third Edition) (Collins Music)
Hammerstein arr. Davey, Hussey & Sebba PF/VN
8 Schubert Cradle Song, arr. Nelson upper part DUET Tunes You Know 1 for Violin Duet (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Trad. The Leaving of Liverpool, arr. Huws Jones The Seafaring Fiddler (Boosey & Hawkes)
violin melody PF/VN
10 Trad. English A North Country Lass, arr. Huws Jones PF/VN Violin Star 2 (ABRSM)
C 1 N. Mackay Tango (No. 2 from Four Modern Dance Tunes) Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
2 Trad. What shall we do with the drunken sailor?, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
arr. Bullard
3 R. & R. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (from Chitty Chitty Bang Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
Sherman Bang), arr. Iles
4 Klaus Badelt & He’s a Pirate (from Pirates of the Caribbean: Top Hits from TV, Movies & Musicals for Violin
Hans Zimmer The Curse of the Black Pearl), arr. Galliford & (Alfred)
Neuburg with repeat; ending 1st beat of b. 22
5 Thomas Fiery Fiddler with repeats Vamoosh Violin, Book 1 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
6 Edward Huws Sharks Going Solo for Violin (Faber) or
Jones The Best of Grade 1 Violin (Faber)
7 Trad. Pick a Bale of Cotton, arr. K. & D. Blackwell Fiddle Time Runners (OUP)
American PF/VN
8 Trad. Turkey in the Straw, arr. Cohen & Spearing Superstart Violin (Faber)
American swung rhythm optional
9 Trad. Chinese Jasmine Flower (No. 4), arr. O’Leary SOLO No. 4 from 80 Graded Studies for Violin, Book 1 (Faber)
10 Trad. Czech Rocking, arr. Nelson upper part DUET Tunes You Know 1 for Violin Duet (Boosey & Hawkes)
Accompaniment(s) published separately, see www.abrsm.org/syllabusclarifications
10 Accompaniment printable from companion CD
GRADE 2
A 1 Mozart Allegretto (from Clarinet Quintet, K. 581, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
4th movt), arr. Scott-Burt
2 C. Petzold Menuet in G, BWV Anh. II 114, arr. Huws Jones Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
3 Purcell Minuett (No. 7 from The Double Dealer, Z. 592), Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Blackwell
4 J. S. Bach Musette, arr. Suzuki Suzuki Violin School, Vol. 2 (Alfred)
5 Boismortier Rigaudon, arr. Mohrs upper part DUET Duets for Fun: Violins (Schott)
6 Finger Air, arr. Mohrs trill optional My First Concert for Violin (Schott)
7 Haydn Minuet and Trio, arr. Nelson without DC Piece by Piece 1 for Violin (Boosey & Hawkes)
8 G. B. Martini Gavotte, arr. de Keyser & Waterman The Best of Grade 2 Violin (Faber) or
The Young Violinist’s Repertoire, Book 1 (Faber)
9 Trad. Irish Red-Haired Boy, arr. Huws Jones violin melody The Fiddler Playalong Violin Collection 2 (Boosey &
PF/VN Hawkes) or Jigs, Reels & Hornpipe (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Trad. Scottish Soldier’s Joy, arr. Nelson upper part DUET Tunes You Know 2 for Violin Duet (Boosey & Hawkes)
B 1 Mahler Theme (from Symphony No. 1, 3rd movt), Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Gritton
2 Trad. Chinese Bamboo in the Breeze, arr. Huws Jones Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
3 Schönberg, Castle on a Cloud (from Les Misérables), Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Boublil, Natel arr. Bullard
& Kretzmer
4 Katherine & Weeping Willow (No. 10 from Fast Forward) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Fast Forward for Violin
5 Edward Jones Glwysen, arr. Huws Jones violin melody PF/VN The Fiddler Playalong Violin Collection 2 (Boosey &
Hawkes) or The Celtic Fiddler (Boosey & Hawkes)
6 Mozart Theme (from Sonata in A, K. 331, 1st movt), Compatible Duets for Strings, Vol. 2: Violin (Carl Fischer)
arr. Gazda & Clark upper part; grace notes optional
DUET
7 Offenbach Barcarolle (from The Tales of Hoffmann), Vamoosh Violin, Book 2 (Vamoosh)
arr. Gregory with repeats
8 Tchaikovsky Waltz (from The Sleeping Beauty), arr. Cohen Superpieces (Faber) or The Best of Grade 2 Violin (Faber)
9 Trad. North Simple Gifts, arr. Waterfield & Beach The Best of Grade 2 Violin (Faber) or
American O Shenandoah! for Violin (Faber)
10 Trad. Greensleeves, arr. Nelson upper part DUET Tunes You Know 1 for Violin Duet (Boosey & Hawkes)
C 1 Katherine & The Ceilidh (No. 20 from Fast Forward) Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Hugh Colledge
2 Timothy Angry Tango (from More Mood Swings) Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Kraemer
3 Trad. Hol háltál az éjjel cinegemadár? (Where did Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Hungarian you sleep last night little bird?) (No. 5 from
Tíz Könnyű Hegedű-Zongoradarab),
arr. Szervánszky
4 Arlen & We’re off to see the wizard (from The Wizard of Abracadabra Violin (Third Edition) (Collins Music)
Harburg Oz), arr. Davey, Hussey & Sebba PF/VN
5 Bartók Play Song (No. 9 from 44 Duos) upper part DUET Bartók: 44 Duos for Two Violins, Vol. 1 (Universal)
6 Kathy & David Jacob’s Dance PF/VN Fiddle Time Sprinters (OUP)
Blackwell
7 Thomas Smooth Operator Vamoosh Violin, Book 2 (Vamoosh)
Gregory

Performance Grades Violin 2020–2023 Grade 2

8 Ferdinand Gypsy Dance ending at b. 47 PF/VN Violin Recital Album, Vol. 2 (Bärenreiter)
Seitz
9 Trad. Jack Tar, arr. Huws Jones violin melody PF/VN The Seafaring Fiddler (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Pam Siberian Galop The Best of Grade 2 Violin (Faber) or
Wedgwood Up-Grade! Violin Grades 1–2 (Faber)
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GRADE 3
A 1 Handel La réjouissance (4th movt from Music for the Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Royal Fireworks, HWV 351), arr. ABRSM
2 Haydn Theme and Variation (from Symphony No. 94, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Hob. I:94, 2nd movt), arr. Alexander & Carson
Turner
3 attrib. Mozart Contredanse (No. 1 from 12 contredanses, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
K. 269b), trans. Jones
4 Boyce Gavotte (3rd movt from Symphony No. 4 in F, The Young Symphonist, Vol. 2 (Spartan Press)
Op. 2 No. 4), arr. Wade
5 Holmstad Lett på fot (Light-footed) with 1st repeat SOLO Holmstad: Gamle danser blir som nye
(Norsk Musikforlag)
6 Kling March, arr. Gazda & Clark upper part DUET Compatible Duets for Strings, Vol. 2: Violin (Carl Fischer)
7 F. Küchler Allegro assai (3rd movt from Concertino in D, F. Küchler: Concertino in D, Op. 15 (Bosworth)
Op. 15)
8 Mascitti Gavotta (4th movt from Sonata in E minor, Baroque Violin Pieces, Book 1 (ABRSM)
Op. 2 No. 10)
9 Mozart Duo (from 12 Duos, K. 487), arr. de Keyser & The Young Violinist’s Repertoire, Book 3 (Faber)
Waterman upper part DUET
10 Telemann Bourrée (from Wedding Divertissement) The Best of Grade 3 Violin (Faber)
B 1 Fauré Theme from Berceuse (from Dolly, Op. 56), Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
arr. Blackwell
2 Piazzolla & Chiquilín de Bachín, arr. Huws Jones Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
H. Ferrer
3 Rieding Andante (2nd movt from Concerto in B minor, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Op. 35)
4 Bizet Habanera (from Carmen), arr. K. & D. Blackwell Fiddle Time Sprinters (OUP)
PF/VN
5 G. Concone Andante pastorale, arr. Gazda & Clark Compatible Duets for Strings, Vol. 2: Violin
upper part DUET (Carl Fischer)
6 Gebirtig Moishele Mayn Fraynd, arr. Rowlands Klezmer Fiddle Tunes (Schott)
7 Barbara Heller Lalai – A Lullaby to Awaken You?, arr. Mohrs My First Concert for Violin (Schott)
8 Elton John & Can You Feel the Love Tonight? (from The Lion Top Hits from TV, Movies & Musicals for Violin
Tim Rice King), arr. Galliford & Neuburg (Alfred)
9 Papini Theme and Variations 1 and 2 (from Theme and Solos for Young Violinists, Vol. 1 (Alfred)
Variations), trans. Applebaum
10 Friedrich Seitz Adagio (2nd movt from Student Concerto No. 2 Friedrich Seitz: Student Concerto No. 2 in G, Op. 13
in G, Op. 13) (Bärenreiter)
C 1 N. Brown & Singin’ in the Rain, arr. Iles Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
A. Freed
2 Rachel Stott Shadow Wizard Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
3 Ros Stephen Relaxing in Rio (No. 3 from Violin Globetrotters) Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
4 Bartók Pillow Dance (No. 14 from 44 Duos) upper part Bartók: 44 Duos for Two Violins, Vol. 1 (Universal)
DUET
5 L. Bernstein I feel pretty (from West Side Story), arr. Wastall Session Time for Strings: Violin (Boosey & Hawkes)
solo part
6 Katherine & Stiffkey Blues (No. 21 from Shooting Stars) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Shooting Stars for Violin

Accompaniment printable from companion CD 13

7 C. Dancla Chasse du jeune Henry (No. 17 from 36 études C. Dancla: 36 Melodious and Easy Studies, Op. 84
mélodiques et faciles, Op. 84) SOLO (Schott)
8 Grechaninov The Joker (No. 3 from Early Morning, Op. 126a) The Young Violinist’s Repertoire, Book 3 (Faber)
9 Thomas Vamoose Vamoosh Violin, Book 2 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
10 Sheila Nelson Toad in the Hole Technitunes for Violin (Boosey & Hawkes)
upper part; without improvisation PF/VN

GRADE 4
A 1 Trad. English Portsmouth (from The Dancing Master), Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
arr. Huws Jones
2 Giuseppe Presto (2nd movt from Allettamenti per camera, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Valentini Op. 8 No. 12), arr. Jones
3 G. Saint- Giga (6th movt from L’ancien régime, Deuxième Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
George petite suite, Op. 60)
4 Anon. Italian Trotto, arr. Huws Jones The Young Violinist’s Early Music Collection (Faber)
5 Beethoven Menuetto (from Serenade No. 1 in D, Op. 8), Introduction to the Great Composers (Bärenreiter)
arr. Nagy
6 Weber Allegramente (from Rondo, Op. 3 No. 6), Introduction to the Great Composers (Bärenreiter)
arr. Nagy
7 Handel Rondeau (from Sonata in E minor, Op. 5 No. 3), First Violin, Book 3 (ABRSM)
arr. Forbes
8 L. Mozart Presto (3rd movt from Symphony in G), The Young Symphonist, Vol. 2 (Spartan Press)
arr. Wade
9 Purcell Rondeau (from Abdelazar), arr. Cohen Encore Violin, Book 2 (ABRSM) or
10 N. Sokolovsky Menuett Small Concert Pieces, Vol. 1 (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
B 1 Bart Where is love? (from Oliver!), arr. Iles Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
2 C. Dancla Romance (No. 8 from Petite école de la mélodie, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Op. 123, Book 2)
3 Grieg Solveigs sang (from Peer Gynt, Suite No. 2, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Op. 55), arr. Blackwell
4 Y. Bowen Melody First Violin, Book 3 (ABRSM)
5 Bridge Spring Song (No. 2 from Four Short Pieces, Bridge: Spring Song and Lullaby (Stainer & Bell)
H. 104)
6 Carse Chant de l’escarpolette Classic Carse, Book 2 (Stainer & Bell)
7 J. P. E. Martini Plaisir d’amour, arr. Danbé J. P. E. Martini: Plaisir d’amour (Schott)
8 Martinů Andante (No. 3 from Four Intermezzos, H. 261) Martinů: Intermezzo (Bärenreiter Praha)
9 Mendelssohn Andante con moto (2nd movt from Symphony The Young Symphonist, Vol. 2 (Spartan Press)
No. 4, ‘The Italian’, Op. 90), arr. Wade
10 Trad. Breton Lament, arr. Huws Jones violin melody The French Fiddler (Boosey & Hawkes)
C 1 C. Bohm Petite rhapsodie hongroise (No. 12 from Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Novelletten), adapted K. & D. Blackwell
with repeat of bb. 46–49
2 Farrés Quizás, quizás, quizás, arr. Huws Jones Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
3 Pam Sometime Maybe (No. 8 from Jazzin’ About) Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Wedgwood
4 Gebirtig Avreml der Marvikher, arr. Rowlands Klezmer Fiddle Tunes (Schott)
5 Hadjiev Rondino, arr. de Keyser & Waterman The Best of Grade 4 Violin (Faber)
6 Kabalevsky The Clowns, arr. de Keyser & Waterman The Young Violinist’s Repertoire, Book 3 (Faber)
7 D. Obijalska & Gadabout Cat (from Fiddling Notes) Obijalska & Wawruk: Fiddling Notes (PWM)
M. Wawruk
8 G. M. La cumparsita, arr. Huws Jones violin melody The Fiddler Playalong Violin Collection 2 (Boosey &
Rodríguez Hawkes) or The Tango Fiddler (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 J. S. Skinner MacPherson’s Blade Alastair Hardie’s Compliments to ‘The King’
(Hardie Press)
10 Trad. Russian Chubchik, arr. Stephen with final repeat SOLO Russian Fiddle Tunes (Schott)

GRADE 5
A 1 Corelli Folia (Theme and selected variations from Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Sonata in D minor, Op. 5 No. 12)
2 Leclair Allegro (3rd movt from Sonata in B minor, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Op. 5 No. 5)
3 Vivaldi Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in G, Op. 3 No. 3, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
RV 310) violin to play in tuttis
4 J. C. Bach Presto (3rd movt from Symphony No. 4), The Young Symphonist, Vol. 3 (Spartan Press)
arr. Wade
5 Boyce Allegro (1st movt from Symphony No. 4 in F), The Young Symphonist, Vol. 3 (Spartan Press)
arr. Wade
6 J. S. Bach Bereite dich, Zion (from Weihnachtsoratorium, Bach for Violin (OUP)
BWV 248), arr. K. & D. Blackwell
7 Gossec Tambourin, arr. Nelson Sheila M. Nelson’s Classical Violinist (Boosey &
Hawkes)
8 Joachim Café classique (No. 5 from Coffee & Violin) Joachim Johow: Coffee & Violin (Schott)
Johow
9 Jean Baptiste Giga (4th movt from Sonata in G minor, Jean Baptiste Loeillet: Six Sonatas, Vol. 2, Op. 5
Loeillet Op. 5 No. 6) (European Music Archive)
10 Senaillé Allegro (spiritoso) (4th movt from Sonata No. 4 Senaillé: Sonata in D minor (OUP or Schott)
in D minor)
B 1 Jacob Elegy Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
2 C.-A. de Romance (No. 12 from Premier guide du violoniste, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Bériot Op. 75), arr. Salter
3 Tchaikovsky Chanson triste (No. 2 from 12 morceaux, Op. 40), Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
arr. Bullard
4 Bridge Cradle Song, H. 96 Bridge: Three Pieces for Violin (Faber) or
5 Ireland Berceuse Ireland: Berceuse for Violin (Stainer & Bell)
6 attrib. Paradis Sicilienne, arr. Dushkin Paradis: Sicilienne for Violin or Cello (Schott) or
Encore Violin, Book 3 (ABRSM)
7 Pergolesi Siciliano Small Concert Pieces, Vol. 1 (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
8 Rieding Andante sostenuto (2nd movt from Concertino Rieding: Concertino in G, Op. 24 (Bosworth)
in G, Op. 24)
9 Shostakovich Elegie, arr. Fortunatov Shostakovich: Albumstücke (Peters or Sikorski)
10 Tchaikovsky Waltz (from Serenade for Strings), Going Solo for Violin (Faber)
arr. Huws Jones
C 1 Nikki Iles Hay Barn Blues slides optional Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
2 Britten Night Song and Pantomime (from The Little Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Sweep, Op. 45), arr. Blackwell
3 Trad. Chinese Bamboo Stem and Jasmine Flower, arr. Stock Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
SOLO
4 Diana Burrell The Secrets of the Dark Pool in the Pine Forest Diana Burrell: The Secrets of the Dark Pool in the Pine
Forest (UMP)
5 Kodály Intermezzo (from Háry János), arr. Kolman Universal Violin Album, Vol. 3 (Universal)
6 Timothy & Cossack Dance Gypsy Jazz: Intermediate Level (Faber) or
Natasha The Best of Grade 5 Violin (Faber)
Kraemer
7 Lavildevan Sugar with Cinnamon, arr. K. & D. Blackwell Solo Time for Violin, Book 2 (OUP)
8 Tailleferre Moderato (1st movt from Sonatine for Violin) Tailleferre: Sonatine for Violin (Billaudot)
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9 Trad. Klezmer Hava Nagila, arr. Stephen & Rowlands Klezmer Fiddle Tunes (Schott)
10 Richard Wade Barn Dance (from Way Out West) Richard Wade: Way Out West (Queen’s Temple
Publications)

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 www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
A 1 Handel Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in D, HWV 371) Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
2 McGibbon Largo and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
Sonata No. 3 in E minor)
semiquaver trills in 2nd movt optional
3 Stanley Siciliana and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
Solo in A minor, Op. 4 No. 1)
4 J. S. Bach Auch mit gedämpften, schwachen Stimmen Bach for Violin (OUP)
(from Cantata, BWV 36), arr. K. & D. Blackwell
5 Beethoven Andante and Variations 1 and 6 (from Andante Beethoven: Andante con variazioni, for Violin (Faber)
and Variations, WoO 44b), arr. Isserlis
6 Corelli Allegro (4th movt from Sonata in C, Op. 5 No. 3) Corelli: Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, Vol. 1 (Wiener Urtext) or
Corelli: 12 Sonatas, Op. 5, Vol. 1 (Schott)
7 Geminiani Affettuoso and Allegro (3rd and 4th movts from Italian Violin Music of the Baroque Period, Vol. 1 (Henle)
Sonata in C, Op. 4 No. 3)
8 J. Stamitz Minuetto–Minore–Altro (3rd movt from Bohemian Violin Sonatas, Vol. 1 (Henle)
Sonata in D, Op. 6 No. 5)
9 Telemann Adagio and Allegro assai (1st and 2nd movts Telemann: Six Sonatinas (Amadeus) or
from Sonatina in A, TWV 41:A2) Violinissimo: Concertino (Schott)
10 Vivaldi Preludio and Allemanda (1st and 2nd movts Vivaldi: Four Sonatas, Op. 5 Nos. 1–4 (European Music
from Sonata in B -, Op. 5 No. 3, RV 33) Archive)
B 1 Cui Orientale (No. 9 from Kaleidoscope, Op. 50) Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
2 Gluck Melody (from Orphée et Eurydice), arr. Kreisler Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
3 C. Schumann Romance (No. 2 from Three Romances, Op. 22) Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
4 L. Boulanger Nocturne Encore Violin, Book 3 (ABRSM)
5 Elgar Chanson de nuit, Op. 15 No. 1 Elgar: Chanson de nuit & Chanson de matin (Peters or
Novello)
6 C. A. Gibbs The Silent Pool (No. 3 from Three Pieces for C. A. Gibbs: The Silent Pool (Chester)
Violin)
7 Nigel Hess Theme (from Ladies in Lavender) Nigel Hess: Theme from Ladies in Lavender for Violin
(Faber)
8 Kreisler Andantino in the Style of Martini Kreisler: Andantino in the Style of Martini (Schott)
9 Shostakovich Romanze in D, arr. Fortunatov No. 7 from Shostakovich: Albumstücke (Peters or
Sikorski)
10 Tacchinardi Romance (No. 11 from Dodici miniature) Tacchinardi: Dodici miniature, Book 2 (Dohr)
C 1 Genzmer Allegro (4th movt from Sonatine No. 1, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
GeWV 225) with repeat of bb. 25–29
2 Susanne Kela, arr. Bendiksen SOLO Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
Lundeng
3 Villoldo El Choclo, arr. Birtel Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 6 (ABRSM)
4 C. Bohm Bolero (No. 9 from Albumblätter) C. Bohm: Bolero (Simrock) or
Encore Violin, Book 3 (ABRSM)
5 Szelényi Youngsters’ Dance (No. 19 from 24 Easy Little Encore Violin, Book 3 (ABRSM) or
Concert Pieces) Szelényi: 24 Easy Little Concert Pieces, Vol. 2
(EMB Zeneműkiadó)
6 Mistowski Hornpipe Mistowski: Hornpipe (Chester)
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7 Nölck Hungarian Dance, Op. 196 No. 5 Sheila M. Nelson’s Romantic Violinist (Boosey &
Hawkes)
8 Rieding Allegro (3rd movt from Concertino in G, Op. 24) Rieding: Concertino in G, Op. 24 (Bosworth)
9 Trad. Russian Black Eyes, arr. Waterfield Gypsy Jazz: Intermediate Level (Faber)
10 Pauline Berceuse (No. 3 from Six morceaux) Pauline Viardot: Six morceaux (Hildegard)
Viardot
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GRADE 7
A 1 J. S. Bach Gigue (from Partita No. 3 in E, BWV 1006) Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
with repeats SOLO
2 Mangean Andante grazioso and Allegro (1st and 2nd Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
movts from Sonata in E minor, Op. 4 No. 2)
3 Mozart Allegro di molto (1st movt from Sonata in A, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
K. 305)
4 Beethoven Rondo: Allegro (3rd movt from Sonata in D, Beethoven: Sonata in D, Op. 12 No. 1 (Schott) or
Op. 12 No. 1) Beethoven: Sonatas for Piano and Violin, Vol. 1 (Henle)
5 Haydn Allegro (3rd movt from Concerto in G, Haydn: Violin Concerto in G, Hob. VIIa:4 (Henle) or
Hob. VIIa:4) Haydn: Concerto No. 2 in G, Hob. VIIa:4 (Schott)
6 Schubert Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonata in Schubert: Three Sonatinas, Op. 137 (Peters) or
A minor, Op. 137 No. 2, D. 385) Schubert: Sonatas for Piano and Violin (Wiener Urtext)
7 Tartini Adagio and Allegro (3rd and 4th movts from Italian Violin Music of the Baroque Period, Vol. 1 (Henle)
Sinfonia in C)
8 A. Veracini Largo and Vivace (1st and 2nd movts from Italian Violin Music of the Baroque Period, Vol. 1 (Henle)
Sonata in B -, Op. 3 No. 6)
9 Telemann Grave and Allegro (3rd and 2nd movts from Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Violin Solo (Bärenreiter or
Fantasia No. 1 in B -, TWV 40:14) SOLO Wiener Urtext)
10 Vivaldi Sonata in G, Op. 2 No. 8, RV 23 complete* Pp. 13–14 from Violinissimo: La Follia (Schott)
B 1 G. Cassadó Sérénade Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
2 Rachmaninoff Vocalise (No. 14 from 14 Songs, Op. 34), Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
arr. Birtel
3 Hensel Adagio Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
4 A. Beach Lento espressivo, Op. 125 A. Beach: Lento espressivo, Op. 125 (Hildegard)
5 Chaminade Andantino (No. 1 from Trois morceaux, Op. 31) Chaminade: Trois morceaux, Op. 31 (Masters Music
Publications)
6 N. Paganini Cantabile N. Paganini: Cantabile (Ricordi or Universal UE7014) or
Sheila M. Nelson’s Romantic Violinist (Boosey &
Hawkes)
7 Sarasate Playera (No. 1 from Spanish Dances, Op. 23) Sheila M. Nelson’s Romantic Violinist (Boosey &
Hawkes) or
Sarasate: Playera, Op. 23 No. 1 (IMC)
8 John Rutter Lament for the Holy City John Rutter: Lament for the Holy City (OUP)
9 Sibelius Romance (No. 2 from Four Pieces, Op. 78) Sibelius: Romance, Op. 78 No. 2 (Hansen)
10 H. Wieniawski Romance: Andante non troppo (2nd movt H. Wieniawski: Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22 (PWM
from Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22) or Peters)
octaves in bb. 56–58 optional
C 1 Bridge Moto Perpetuo (No. 3 from Three Dances, H. 4) Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
2 Musorgsky Gopak (from Sorochintsï Fair), arr. Carse Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
3 Thea The Egrets have Landed semiquavers in bb. 16, 17 & Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 7 (ABRSM)
Musgrave 29 may be separately bowed
4 Gardel Por una cabeza, arr. Birtel Gardel: Por una cabeza, for Violin (Dohr)
5 Glazunov Sérénade espagnole, arr. Kreisler Glazunov: Sérénade espagnole, for Violin (Schott)
6 Grainger Molly on the Shore, arr. Kreisler Grainger: Molly on the Shore for Violin (Schott)
7 Stephen The Mad Tea Party Stephen Hough: The Mad Tea Party (Weinberger)
Hough
20 * For further information, see www.abrsm.org/syllabusclarifications

8 Hubay Bolero (No. 3 from Cinq morceaux Hubay: Bolero, Op. 51 No. 3 (Bosworth)
caractéristiques, Op. 51)
9 Joplin The Chrysanthemum, arr. Förster Joplin: Six Ragtimes for Violin, Vol. 1 (Kunzelmann)
10 Lutosławski Recitative e arioso Lutosławski: Recitativo e arioso (Chester)
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GRADE 8
A 1 Mendelssohn Allegro (3rd movt from Concerto in D minor) Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 8 (ABRSM)
2 F. M. Veracini Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in E minor, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 8 (ABRSM)
Op. 2 No. 8)
3 Vivaldi Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in F, ‘L’autunno’, Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 8 (ABRSM)
Op. 8 No. 3, RV 293) violin to play in tuttis
4 J. S. Bach Allemanda (1st movt from Partita No. 2 in J. S. Bach: Three Sonatas and Three Partitas,
D minor, BWV 1004) SOLO BWV 1001–1006 (Bärenreiter)
5 J. S. Bach 1st movt (from Concerto in A minor, J. S. Bach: Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 (Henle or
BWV 1041) violin to play in tuttis Bärenreiter)
6 Beethoven Allegro vivace (3rd movt from Sonata in G, Beethoven: Sonatas for Piano and Violin, Vol. 2 (Henle)
Op. 30 No. 3)
7 Corelli Vivace, Adagio and Allegro (3rd, 4th and 5th Corelli: Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, Vol. 1 (Wiener Urtext) or
movts from Sonata in F, Op. 5 No. 4) Corelli: 12 Sonatas, Op. 5, Vol. 1 (Schott)
ornamentation in 4th movt optional
8 Kammel Tempo giusto (3rd movt from Sonata in A, Bohemian Violin Sonatas, Vol. 1 (Henle)
Op. 10 No. 2) bb. 44–45, 102–3 & 110–111 may be
separately bowed
9 Mozart Largo–Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in B -, Mozart: Sonatas for Piano and Violin, Vol. 3 (Henle) or
K. 454) Mozart: Complete Works for Piano and Violin, Vol. 2
(Bärenreiter)
10 Schreivogel Larghetto and Vivace (2nd and 1st movts from Schreivogel: Sonata in E - (Edition HH)
Sonata in E - )
B 1 C.-A. de Adagio (2nd movt from Concerto No. 9 in Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 8 (ABRSM)
Bériot A minor, Op. 104)
2 Bloch Vidui (No. 1 from Baal Shem (Three Pictures of Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 8 (ABRSM)
Chassidic Life))
3 Fauré Andante, Op. 75 Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 8 (ABRSM)
4 Albéniz Tango, Op. 165 No. 2, arr. Kreisler Albéniz: Tango for Violin, arr. Kreisler (Schott) or
Fritz Kreisler Repertoire (Schott)
5 Brahms Presto agitato (4th movt from Sonata No. 3 in Brahms: Sonata in D minor, Op. 108 (Bärenreiter) or
D minor, Op. 108) Brahms: Sonata for Piano and Violin, Op. 108
(Wiener Urtext)
6 Lalo Andante (4th movt from Symphonie espagnole, Lalo: Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21 (Peters or Henle)
Op. 21)
7 Florentine Chant (3rd movt from Suite pour violon, Op. 50) Florentine Mulsant: Suite pour violon, Op. 50
Mulsant SOLO (Furore Verlag)
8 Saint-Saëns Élégie, Op. 143 Saint-Saëns: Élégie, Op. 143 (Durand)
9 Tchaikovsky Canzonetta: Andante (2nd movt from Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D, Op. 35 (Peters) or
Concerto in D, Op. 35) Three Romantic Violin Concertos (G. Schirmer)
10 Trad. Hebrew Hatikvah, arr. Andrew Hatikvah (Hal Leonard)
C 1 Chaminade Capriccio, Op. 18 Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 8 (ABRSM)
2 Trad. Japanese Sakura, arr. Kaneko Millar SOLO Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 8 (ABRSM)
3 C. C. White Levee Dance with printed cadenza Violin Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 8 (ABRSM)
4 Bartók Buciumeana, Poargă românească and Mărunțel Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances for Violin (Boosey &
(Nos. 4, 5 and 6 from Romanian Folk Dances), Hawkes or Universal)
trans. Székely
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5 L. Boulanger D’un matin de printemps L. Boulanger: D’un matin de printemps (Faber or
Hildegard)
6 Chen Yi Fisherman’s Song Chen Yi: Fisherman’s Song (Presser)
7 Finzi Hornpipe rondo (3rd movt from Concerto for Finzi: Violin Concerto (Boosey & Hawkes) or
Violin) The Boosey and Hawkes Violin Anthology (Boosey &
Hawkes)
8 G. & I. It ain’t necessarily so (from Porgy and Bess), Porgy and Bess Selections for Violin (Faber)
Gershwin & trans. Heifetz
Heyward
9 ten Have Allegro brillant, Op. 19 ten Have: Allegro brillant, Op. 19 (Bosworth) or
Solos for Young Violinists, Vol. 4 (Alfred)
10 Joby Talbot November: Eleven (from Once Around the Sun) Joby Talbot: November: Eleven for Violin (Chester)
with repeat SOLO
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Viola
Viola 2020–2023
INITIAL GRADE
A 1 Sheila Nelson Fish Cakes and Apple Pie Viola Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
2 Trad. Old-Timer, arr. Huws Jones with repeat Viola Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
American
3 Wohlfart Polka, arr. Nelson Viola Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
4 Kathy & David Beach Holiday Viola Time Starters (OUP)
Blackwell
5 Kathy & David More Mini Mozart with repeat using bowing No. 68 from Viola Time Starters (OUP)
Blackwell variation 2
6 Katherine & Knickerbocker Glory (No. 10 from Waggon Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Waggon Wheels for Viola
7 Cutter Little March, arr. C. & K. Sassmannshaus Viola Recital Album, Vol. 1 (Bärenreiter)
ending at b. 20 PF/VA
8 Trad. German Lightly Row, arr. C. & K. Sassmannshaus Viola Recital Album, Vol. 1 (Bärenreiter)
ending at b. 16 PF/VA
9 Trad. Go Tell Aunt Rhody, arr. Suzuki, Stuen-Walker Suzuki Viola School, Vol. 1 (Alfred)
& trans. Preucil PF/VA
10 Trad. Secret Agents, arr. Davey, Hussey & Sebba Abracadabra Viola (Third Edition) (Collins Music)
upper part; with repeat PF/VA
B 1 Edward Huws Rock-a-Bye Rhino (No. 6 from The Really Easy Viola Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
Jones Viola Book)
2 Thomas Silent Friends Viola Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
Gregory
3 Trad. Spiritual All night, all day, arr. Iles Viola Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
4 Kathy & David Rowing Boat PF/VA Viola Time Joggers (OUP)
Blackwell
5 Katherine & Waterfall (No. 9 from Waggon Wheels) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Waggon Wheels for Viola
6 Thomas Footprints in the Snow Vamoosh Viola, Book 1 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
7 Edward Huws Gone for Good (No. 12 from Ten O’Clock Rock) Edward Huws Jones: Ten O’Clock Rock for Viola (Boosey
Jones & Hawkes)
8 Sheila Nelson I am a River The Essential String Method, Viola Book 2 (Boosey &
Hawkes)
9 Sheila Nelson Swingalong ‘E’ version PF/VA P. 16 from Tetratunes for Viola (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Trad. French French Folk Song, arr. Suzuki & trans. Preucil Suzuki Viola School, Vol. 1 (Alfred)
C 1 Peter Wilson Bow Rock (No. 4 from Stringpops 1) Viola Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
2 Trad. Jamaican Hill and gully rider, arr. Bullard Viola Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
3 Trad. When the Saints Go Marching In, arr. Blackwell Viola Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
American
4 Kathy & David Rhythm Fever PF/VA Viola Time Joggers (OUP)
Blackwell
5 Thomas Walk on Mars! slides optional; with DC, as in accomp. Vamoosh Viola, Book 1 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
6 Anita Have a Cup of Tea (from Bread and Butter Lumsden & Hewitt-Jones: Bread and Butter Pudding
Hewitt-Jones Pudding) (Musicland)
& Caroline
Lumsden
7 Edward Huws Ink-Spot (No. 11 from Ten O’Clock Rock) Edward Huws Jones: Ten O’Clock Rock for Viola (Boosey
Jones & Hawkes)

Performance Grades Viola 2020–2023 Initial Grade

8 Edward Huws Ten O’Clock Rock (No. 9 from Ten O’Clock Rock) Edward Huws Jones: Ten O’Clock Rock for Viola (Boosey
Jones & Hawkes)
9 Caroline Jungle Footprints (from Jackaroo) Lumsden & Pam Wedgwood: Jackaroo for Viola (Faber)
Lumsden scream optional
& Pam
Wedgwood
10 Trad. German Pit a Pat Rain, arr. C. & K. Sassmannshaus Viola Recital Album, Vol. 1 (Bärenreiter)
PF/VA

Performance Grades Viola 2020–2023
GRADE 1
A 1 Kathy & David Patrick’s Reel PF/VA Viola Time Joggers (OUP)
Blackwell
2 Byrd La Volta (from Fitzwilliam Virginal Book), More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
arr. Lamb & Meredith
3 J. Clarke Minuet, arr. Brodszky Early Music for Viola (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
4 Losy Bourrée, arr. Brodszky Early Music for Viola (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
5 Katherine & Polka Dots (No. 15 from Waggon Wheels) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Waggon Wheels for Viola
6 Handel Menuet (from Music for the Royal Fireworks, Starters for Viola (ABRSM)
HWV 351), arr. Salter
7 Purcell Rigadoon, arr. Nelson with repeat Piece by Piece 1 for Viola (Boosey & Hawkes)
8 Trad. Dance to your daddy, arr. Nelson Piece by Piece 1 for Viola (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Suzuki Allegretto, trans. Preucil & arr. Stuen-Walker Suzuki Viola School, Vol. 1 (Alfred)
PF/VA
10 Trad. English London Bridge, arr. Sparke Starter Solos for Viola (Anglo Music)
B 1 Beethoven Hymn to Joy (from Symphony No. 9), First Repertoire for Viola, Book 1 (Faber)
arr. Wilkinson & Hart
2 Kathy & David Rocking Horse PF/VA Viola Time Joggers (OUP)
Blackwell
3 Katherine & Full Moon (No. 22 from Waggon Wheels) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Waggon Wheels for Viola
4 Katherine & On the Wing (No. 25 from Waggon Wheels) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Waggon Wheels for Viola
5 Elgar Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 (from More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Op. 39), arr. Lamb & Meredith
6 Eleanor Melody (No. 3 from Tunes for my Viola) Murray & Brown: Tunes for my Viola (Boosey & Hawkes)
Murray &
Sebastian
Brown
7 Christopher Hebridean Song (No. 11 from Microjazz for Microjazz for Starters for Viola (Boosey & Hawkes)
Norton Starters) upper note optional in b. 21
8 Rodgers & Edelweiss (from The Sound of Music), Abracadabra Viola (Third Edition) (Collins Music)
Hammerstein arr. Davey, Hussey & Sebba PF/VA
9 Philip Sparke Modal Melody Starter Solos for Viola (Anglo Music)
10 Trad. Scottish Skye Boat Song, arr. K. & D. Blackwell String Time Starters for Viola (OUP)
with repeats PF/VA
C 1 Mary Cohen Rumba (No. 3 from Dance Duets) upper part Mary Cohen: Dance Duets for Viola (Faber)
DUET
2 Thomas Fiery Fiddler with repeats Vamoosh Viola, Book 1 (Vamoosh)

Gregory
3 Jim Henson & Muppet Show Opening, arr. Lawrance Winners Galore for Viola (Brass Wind)
Sam Pottle
4 Edward Huws Hen-Coop Rag, trans. Lamb & Meredith More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Jones
5 Alan Menken Under The Sea (from The Little Mermaid), More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
& Ashman arr. Lamb & Meredith
6 Sheila Nelson Flag Dance Piece by Piece 1 for Viola (Boosey & Hawkes)
7 Christopher Popular Song (No. 14 from Microjazz for Starters) Christopher Norton: Microjazz for Starters for Viola
Norton (Boosey & Hawkes)

Performance Grades Viola 2020–2023 Grade 1

8 Trad. What shall we do with the drunken sailor?, Play it Again for Viola (Faber)
arr. Scott
9 Trad. Pick a Bale of Cotton, arr. K. & D. Blackwell Viola Time Runners (OUP)
American upper part PF/VA
10 Trad. Yankee Doodle, arr. Sparke Starter Solos for Viola (Anglo Music)
American

GRADE 2
A 1 J. S. Bach Rondeau (from Orchestral Suite in B minor, More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
BWV 1067), arr. Lamb & Meredith
2 J. S. Bach Minuet No. 3, arr. Suzuki & trans. Preucil Suzuki Viola School, Vol. 1 (Alfred)
3 Besard Ballet, arr. Brodszky Early Music for Viola (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
4 M.-A. Prelude (from Te Deum), arr. K. & D. Blackwell Viola Time Runners (OUP)
Charpentier PF/VA
5 Kenneth Jones Bourrée New Pieces for Viola, Book 1 (ABRSM)

6 Krogmann March, arr. C. & K. Sassmannshaus PF/VA Viola Recital Album, Vol. 2 (Bärenreiter)
7 G. B. Martini Gavotte, arr. Wilkinson & Hart First Repertoire for Viola, Book 2 (Faber)
8 Weber Waltz, arr. Wilkinson & Hart First Repertoire for Viola, Book 2 (Faber)
9 Trad. Hornpipe, arr. Lawrance Winners Galore for Viola (Brass Wind)
10 Trad. Irish Red-Haired Boy, arr. Huws Jones viola melody The Fiddler Playalong Viola Collection (Boosey &
PF/VA Hawkes)
B 1 Felipe Bajo Habañera, arr. Wilkinson & Hart First Repertoire for Viola, Book 2 (Faber)
2 Kathy & David Farewell to Skye PF/VA Viola Time Sprinters (OUP)
Blackwell
3 A. Clarke Dark-Haired Marie (No. 2 from Four Love Songs), A. Clarke: Four Love Songs (SJ Music)
arr. Otty piano to end at b. 24
4 Katherine & The Misty Isle (No. 7 from Shooting Stars) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Shooting Stars for Viola
5 Elgar Andantino (No. 4 from Very Easy Melodious Elgar: Six Very Easy Pieces in the First Position, Op. 22
Exercises in the First Position, Op. 22) (Bosworth)
6 Edward Jones Glwysen, arr. Huws Jones viola melody PF/VA The Fiddler Playalong Viola Collection (Boosey &
Hawkes)
7 Reinecke Primula veris (No. 2 from Zehn kleine stücke, Reinecke: Ten Little Pieces for Viola and Piano, Op. 213
Op. 213), arr. Kreuzer grace notes optional (Schott)
8 Schubert To Music, D. 547, arr. Lamb & Meredith More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
9 Tchaikovsky Old French Song (No. 16 from Album pour Starters for Viola (ABRSM)
enfants, Op. 39), arr. Salter
10 Trad. North Simple Gifts, arr. Waterfield & Beach O Shenandoah! for Viola (Faber)
American
C 1 Arlen & We’re off to see the wizard (from The Wizard of Abracadabra Viola (Third Edition) (Collins Music)
Harburg Oz), arr. Davey, Hussey & Sebba PF/VA
2 Bartók Play Song (No. 9 from 44 Duos), trans. Maurice Bartók: 44 Duets for Two Violas (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
& Bigelow upper part DUET
3 Kathy & David Jacob’s Dance PF/VA Viola Time Sprinters (OUP)
Blackwell
4 Katherine & Morris Dancers (No. 3 from Shooting Stars) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Shooting Stars for Viola
Hugh Colledge with repeat (Boosey & Hawkes)
5 Thomas Smooth Operator Vamoosh Viola, Book 2 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
6 Laubach Soldier’s March, arr. C. & K. Sassmannshaus Viola Recital Album, Vol. 2 (Bärenreiter)
lower note in double stopping optional PF/VA
7 Philip Sparke Pony and Trap Skilful Solos for Viola (Anglo Music)
8 Stravinsky Shrove-Tide Fair Themes (from Petrushka), More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
9 Trad. Mango Walk, arr. Nelson Piece by Piece 2 for Viola (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Trad. Old Joe Clark, arr. Waterfield & Beach O Shenandoah! for Viola (Faber)
American

GRADE 3
A 1 Biber Presto (from Battalia, C. 61), arr. Lamb & More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Meredith
2 M. Franck Intrada (1st movt from Suite de danses), M. Franck: Suite de danses (Editions Marc Reift)
arr. Sturzenegger
3 Handel Minuet No. 3 in F, trans. Applebaum String Festival Solos for Viola, Vol. 2 (Alfred)
4 Jean Baptiste Cantabile (1st movt from Sonata in C, Jean Baptiste Loeillet: Sonata for Viola (Editions Marc
Loeillet Op. 3 No. 1), arr. Sturzenegger Reift)
5 Mozart German Dance, K. 600 No. 2, arr. Loy Viola Music for Beginners (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
6 Mozart Minuet in D, arr. Preucil Suzuki Viola School, Vol. 3 (Alfred)
7 S. Paxton Sonata, arr. Gregory Vamoosh Viola, Book 3 (Vamoosh)
8 Trad. English English Folk Song, arr. C. & K. Sassmannshaus Viola Recital Album, Vol. 3 (Bärenreiter)
lower note optional in bb. 9, 13 & 24 PF/VA
9 Volti Pas redouble, arr. C. & K. Sassmannshaus Viola Recital Album, Vol. 3 (Bärenreiter)
PF/VA
10 Vivaldi At the Hearth (Winter from The Four Seasons), The Young Violist, Vol. 2 (Viola World)
arr. Arnold trills optional
B 1 Daphne Baker Mist at Dawn (No. 2 from Jungle Adventures) Daphne Baker: Jungle Adventures for Viola (Spartan
Press)
2 Bizet Habanera (from Carmen), arr. K. & D. Blackwell Viola Time Sprinters (OUP)
PF/VA
3 G. Concone Andante pastorale, arr. Gazda & Clark Compatible Duets for Strings, Vol. 2: Viola (Carl Fischer)
upper part DUET
4 Patsy Gritton Floating (No. 1 from Character Pieces, Book 1) Patsy Gritton: Character Pieces, Book 1 (SJ Music)
5 Jacob When Autumn Comes New Pieces for Viola, Book 1 (ABRSM)
6 Mendelssohn Song without Words, Op. 30 No. 3, arr. Birtel Classical Highlights for Viola (Schott)
7 Reinecke Bitte (No. 4 from Zehn kleine stücke, Op. 213), Reinecke: Ten Little Pieces for Viola and Piano, Op. 213
arr. Kreuzer (Schott)
8 Rieding Andante (2nd movt from Concerto in E minor, Rieding: Concerto in B minor, Op. 35 (Bärenreiter)
Op. 35), trans. Sassmannshaus
9 Howard Shore In Dreams (from The Lord of the Rings: The Classic Movie Instrumental Solos for Viola (Alfred)
Fellowship of the Ring), arr. Galliford, Neuburg &
Edmondson
10 Tchaikovsky Waltz (from The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66), More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
C 1 Bartók Pillow Dance (No. 14 from 44 Duos), Bartók: 44 Duets for Two Violas (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
trans. Maurice & Bigelow upper part DUET
2 Kathy & David Wild West PF/VA Viola Time Sprinters (OUP)
Blackwell
3 Katherine & Stiffkey Blues (No. 21 from Shooting Stars) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Shooting Stars for Viola
4 Gershwin I got plenty o’ nuttin’ (from Porgy and Bess), More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
5 Edward Huws Banana Skin (No. 5 from Got those Position Edward Huws Jones: Got those Position Blues? (Faber)
Jones Blues?)
6 Sheila Nelson Toad in the Hole Technitunes for Viola (Boosey & Hawkes)
upper part; without improvisation PF/VA
7 E. Pütz Blue Waltz, arr. Birtel grace notes optional Classical Highlights for Viola (Schott)
8 Philip Sparke Could You Repeat That? Skilful Solos for Viola (Anglo Music)


9 Trad. Klezmer Hevenu Shalom Alechem, arr. Przystaniak That’s Klezmer for Clarinets or Violas: Viola parts
upper part DUET (Peters EP11109B)
10 C. Webster Scherzo, trans. Gerald Solos for Young Violists, Vol. 1 (Alfred)
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GRADE 4
A 1 Anon. Chanson favorite d’Henri IV, arr. Bass & Harris Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
2 Dittersdorf German Dance, arr. Doktor Solos for the Viola Player (G. Schirmer)
3 Flackton Siciliana (3rd movt from Sonata No. 4 in C minor, Flackton: Sonata No. 4 in C minor, Op. 2 No. 8 (Schott)
Op. 2 No. 8)
4 B. Marcello Allegretto (4th movt from Sonata in E minor), B. Marcello: Sonata in E minor for Viola (Stainer & Bell)
trans. Marchet
5 B. Marcello Allegretto, arr. Slokar & Luy B. Marcello: Adagio–Largo–Allegretto (Editions Marc
Reift)
6 Mouret Rondeau (from Premier suite de fanfares), More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
7 Purcell Rondeau (from Abdelazar), arr. Arkell Purcell: Rondeau from ‘Abdelazar’ for Viola (Fentone)
8 Rameau Riguadon, trans. Applebaum String Festival Solos for Viola, Vol. 2 (Alfred)
9 Rieding Allegro moderato (1st movt from Concerto in Rieding: Concerto in B minor, Op. 35 (Bärenreiter)
E minor, Op. 35), trans. Sassmannshaus
10 Tchaikovsky March (from The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a), Piece by Piece 2 for Viola (Boosey & Hawkes)
arr. Nelson
B 1 Timothy Baxter Idyll New Pieces for Viola, Book 2 (ABRSM)
2 Handel How beautiful are the feet (from Messiah, More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
HWV 56), arr. Lamb & Meredith
3 Verdi Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves (from Nabucco), More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
4 Haydn Poco adagio (from ‘Emperor’ Quartet), First Repertoire for Viola, Book 3 (Faber)
5 MacDowell To a Wild Rose (No. 1 from Woodland Sketches, MacDowell: To a Wild Rose, Op. 51/1 (Schott) or
Op. 51), arr. Birtel Classical Highlights for Viola (Schott)
6 J. P. E Martini Plaisir d’amour, arr. Maganini Concert Album for Viola (Edition Musicus)
7 Schubert The Trout, Op. 32, D. 550, arr. Bass & Harris Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
8 Schumann Träumerei (No. 7 from Kinderscenen, Op. 15), Viola Music for Beginners (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
arr. Loy
9 Tartini Sarabanda, arr. Loy Viola Music for Beginners (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
10 Shostakovich Romance (from The Gadfly, Op. 97), arr. Otty Shostakovich: Romance from ‘The Gadfly’, Op. 97
(SJ Music)
C 1 Baratto Paprika (Csárdás) Baratto: Paprika (Csárdás) for Viola (Editions Marc Reift)
2 Timothy Baxter Alla greco New Pieces for Viola, Book 2 (ABRSM)
3 Farrés Quizás, quizás, quizás, arr. Huws Jones The Fiddler Playalong Viola Collection (Boosey &
viola melody Hawkes)
4 G. M. La cumparsita, arr. Huws Jones viola melody The Fiddler Playalong Viola Collection (Boosey &
Rodríguez Hawkes)
5 Gardel Por una cabeza, arr. Lamb & Meredith More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
6 Patsy Gritton Drama Queen (No. 3 from Character Pieces, Patsy Gritton: Character Pieces, Book 2 (SJ Music)
Book 2)
7 Leonardi Capriccio Polka Viola Recital Album, Vol. 4 (Bärenreiter)
8 Prokofiev March (from Musiques d’enfants, Op. 65), First Repertoire for Viola, Book 3 (Faber)
9 Philip Sparke March of the Toy Soldiers (No. 3 from Super Philip Sparke: Super Solos for Viola (Anglo Music)
Solos)
10 John Williams Cantina Band (from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Classic Movie Instrumental Solos for Viola (Alfred)
Hope), arr. Galliford, Neuburg & Edmondson

GRADE 5
A 1 J. S. Bach Gigue (from Cello Suite No. 1 in G, BWV 1007), J. S. Bach: Six Cello Suites (Peters or Chester)
trans. Rowland-Jones or trans. Forbes SOLO
2 J. S. Bach Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (from Cantata, Classical Highlights for Viola (Schott)
BWV 147), arr. Birtel
upper line only in bb. 24–32 & bb. 52–60
3 Corelli Giga (from Violin Sonata, Op. 5 No. 9), arr. Lamb More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
& Meredith
4 Haydn Hungarian Rondo (from Piano Trio, Hob. XV:25), More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
5 Handel Andante (1st movt from Concerto in B - ), Handel: Concerto in B - (Viola World)
trans. Arnold
6 M. Marais La mariée, arr. Classens L’Alto classique, Vol. C (Combre)
7 B. Marcello Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in E minor), B. Marcello: Sonata in E minor for Viola (Stainer & Bell)
trans. Marchet
8 Portnoff Finale: Allegretto (3rd movt from Concertino, Portnoff: Concertino for Viola, Op. 13 (Billaudot)
Op. 13), trans. Forti
9 Telemann Gigue (7th movt from Suite in D), arr. Bergmann Telemann: Suite in D (Schott)
& Forbes viola to play in tuttis
10 Vivaldi Allegro (4th movt from Sonata No. 1 in B -, Solo Time for Viola, Book 2 (OUP)
RV 47), arr. K. & D. Blackwell
B 1 Bridge Cradle Song (trans.) Bridge: Four Pieces for Viola (Faber)
2 Chopin Tristesse, arr. Classens L’Alto classique, Vol. C (Combre)
3 Rhian Samuel Harmonium (No. 5 from Time out of Time) Rhian Samuel: Time out of Time for Viola (Stainer & Bell)
4 Schumann Dedication (No. 1 from Myrthen, Op. 25), More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
5 J. Sulzer Sarabande, Op. 8, arr. Tertis A Second Lionel Tertis Album (Weinberger)
6 Trad. Irish Old Irish Air, arr. Tertis C string optional in A Second Lionel Tertis Album (Weinberger)
bb. 20–29
7 Tárrega Recuerdos de la Alhambra, arr. Birtel Classical Highlights for Viola (Schott)
8 Tchaikovsky Chanson triste (No. 2 from 12 morceaux, Op. 40), Chester Music for Viola (Chester)
arr. Forbes
9 Trad. Scottish Afton Water, arr. K. & D. Blackwell Solo Time for Viola, Book 2 (OUP)
10 Trad. Scottish I’ll Bid My Heart Be Still, arr. Clarke Rebecca Clarke: Shorter Pieces for Viola (OUP)
C 1 Bartók Slovak Peasant’s Dance, trans. Váczi Bartók: An Evening in the Village & Slovak Peasant’s
Dance (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
2 R. R. Bennett Buskin (No. 2 from Six Country Dances), R. R. Bennett: Six Country Dances for Viola (Novello)
arr. Jacobs
3 Grieg Puck (No. 3 from Lyric Pieces, Op. 71), Solo Time for Viola, Book 2 (OUP)
arr. K. & D. Blackwell
4 B. Hummel Allegro (1st movt from Kleine Suite, Op. 19c) B. Hummel: Kleine Suite for Viola, Op. 19c (Simrock)
5 Joplin The Entertainer, arr. Birtel Joplin: Three Ragtimes (Schott)
6 Claude-Henry Ballade de Théophile Claude-Henry Joubert: Ballade de Théophile (Editions
Joubert Robert Martin)
7 Prokofiev The Montagues and the Capulets (from Romeo More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
and Juliet, Op. 64), arr. Lamb & Meredith
8 Trad. Boston Fancy, arr. Doktor Solos for the Viola Player (G. Schirmer)
American
9 Villoldo El Choclo, arr. Tailor Villoldo: El Choclo for Viola (Editions Marc Reift)
10 Weill September Song (from Knickerbocker Holiday), Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Bass & Harris
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GRADE 6
A 1 J. S. Bach Menuet 1 and Menuet 2 (from Cello Suite J. S. Bach: Six Cello Suites (Peters or Chester)
No. 1 in G, BWV 1007), trans. Rowland-Jones or
trans. Forbes SOLO
2 Caix La marche du Czar, arr. Classens L’Alto classique, Vol. C (Combre)
d’Hervelois
3 Leclair Tambourin, arr. Classens L’Alto classique, Vol. C (Combre)
4 Handel Andante larghetto and Allegro (1st and 2nd Handel: Sonata in G minor, Op. 1 No. 6 (Stainer & Bell)
movts from Sonata in G minor, Op. 1 No. 6),
trans. Pilkington
5 Robin Ireland Allegro (from Étude No. 2) starting at b. 39 Robin Ireland: Concert Etudes for Viola (Spartan Press)
SOLO
6 Kalliwoda Notturno No. 2 (from Six Nocturnes, Op. 186) Kalliwoda: Six Nocturnes for Viola, Op. 186 (Peters) or
Concert Pieces for Viola (Bärenreiter)
7 Senaillé Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in G minor, Op. 5 Senaillé: Sonata in G minor, Op. 5 No. 9 (Stainer & Bell)
No. 9), arr. Morgan
8 Telemann Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in A minor, Telemann: Sonata in A minor for Viola (Schott) or
TWV 41:a6) Telemann: Two Sonatas for Viola da Gamba or Viola
(Essercizii Musici) (Amadeus)
9 Telemann Allegro (2nd movt from Concerto in G, Telemann: Concerto in G, TWV 51:G9 (Bärenreiter)
TWV 51:G9)
10 Vivaldi Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in G minor, Vivaldi: Concerto in G minor, RV 417 (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
RV 417), arr. Bársony & Nagy
B 1 Albéniz Tango (No. 2 from España, Op. 165), arr. Classens L’Alto classique, Vol. C (Combre)
2 Brahms Andante (from String Sextet No. 1, Op. 18), More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
3 Rebecca Lullaby P. 2 from Rebecca Clarke: Shorter Pieces for Viola (OUP)
Clarke
4 Fauré Berceuse, Op. 16, arr. Sassmannshaus Concert Pieces for Viola (Bärenreiter)
5 Viotti Andante, arr. Ritter Concert Pieces for Viola (Bärenreiter)
6 Joachim No. 1 (from Hebräische Melodien, Op. 9) Joachim: Hebrew Melodies for Viola, Op. 9 (IMC or
lower 8ve optional in bb. 58–59 Breitkopf & Härtel)
7 Mendelssohn Song without Words, Op. 38 No. 2, arr. Forbes P. 11 from Chester Music for Viola (Chester)
8 Schubert Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, arr. Birtel Classical Highlights for Viola (Schott)
9 Schumann No. 4 (from Märchenbilder, Op. 113) Schumann: Märchenbilder for Viola, Op. 113 (Peters or
Henle)
10 Schweikert Romanze, trans. La-Deur Schweikert: Romanze for Cello (Violin/Viola)
(Furore Verlag)
C 1 A. Beach Berceuse (No. 2 from Three Pieces, Op. 40), A. Beach: Three Pieces for Viola, Op. 40 (Spartan Press)
trans. Grant
2 Beethoven Rondo, WoO 41, arr. Forbes Beethoven: Rondo for Viola, WoO 41 (Schott)
3 R. R. Bennett The Czar of Muscovy (No. 6 from Six Country R. R. Bennett: Six Country Dances for Viola (Novello)
Dances), arr. Jacobs
4 C. Dancla Fantasia – La Cenerentola, Op. 86 No. 7, Solos for Young Violists, Vol. 2 (Alfred)
trans. Barber
5 Patsy Gritton Presto for Frankie (No. 2 from Character Pieces, Patsy Gritton: Character Pieces, Book 3 (SJ Music)
Book 3)
6 A. H. Hill Novelette with repeat A. H. Hill: Two Pieces for Viola (Stainer & Bell)
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7 B. Hummel Presto (3rd movt from Kleine Suite, Op. 19c) B. Hummel: Kleine Suite for Viola, Op. 19c (Simrock)
8 Pascal Proust Avril Pascal Proust: Avril (De Haske)
9 Vaughan Carol (No. 2 from Suite for Viola, Group 1) Vaughan Williams: Suite for Viola (OUP)
Williams
10 Weill & Brecht Mack the Knife (from The Threepenny Opera), More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Reiter
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GRADE 7
A 1 attrib. J. C. Allegro molto ma maestoso (1st movt from J. C. Bach: Concerto in C minor for Viola (Salabert)
Bach Cello Concerto in C minor), arr. Casadesus
2 J. S. Bach Gigue (from Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, J. S. Bach: Six Cello Suites (Peters or Chester)
BWV 1008), trans. Rowland-Jones or
trans. Forbes SOLO
3 Bonporti Fantasia and Bizzarria (3rd and 4th movts from Bonporti: Two Inventions for Viola (Kunzelmann)
Invenzione in B -, Op. 10 No. 3), arr. Martos &
Nagy
4 Caix La Chambor (Allemande), trans. Marchet Caix d’Hervelois: La Chambor (Allemande) (IMC)
d’Hervelois
5 Grazioli 1st movt (from Sonata in F), arr. Marchet or Grazioli: Sonata in F (Stainer & Bell) or
arr. Tertis A Second Lionel Tertis Album (Weinberger)
6 Haydn Divertimento (3rd movt), trans. Piatigorsky Solos for Young Violists, Vol. 3 (Alfred)
7 Robin Ireland Classical (from Étude No. 3) SOLO Robin Ireland: Concert Etudes for Viola (Spartan Press)
8 Telemann Overture (1st movt from Suite in D), Telemann: Suite in D (Schott)
arr. Bergmann & Forbes viola to play in tutti
9 Vivaldi Largo and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Vivaldi: Six Sonatas for Viola (IMC)
Sonata No. 4 in B -, RV 45), trans. Primrose
10 Weber Theme and Variations 1, 2 and 3 (from Weber: Variationen für Viola (Peters)
Variationen über das österreichische Volkslied
‘A Schüsserl und a Reind’rl’)
B 1 Bloch Processional (from Meditation and Processional) Bloch: Meditation and Processional (G. Schirmer)
2 Bridge Pensiero Bridge: Two Pieces for Viola (Stainer & Bell)
3 Coates Ballad, Op. 13 A Second Lionel Tertis Album (Weinberger)
4 Barbara Heller Sonnenhut (No. 10 from Klangblumen) Barbara Heller: Klangblumen (Schott)
5 Hensel Adagio, arr. Kalinowska & Kalinowsky Hensel: Adagio for Viola (Furore Verlag)
6 A. H. Hill Poem A. H. Hill: Two Pieces for Viola (Stainer & Bell)
7 Rachmaninoff Vocalise (No. 14 from 14 Songs, Op. 34), Rachmaninoff: Vocalise for Viola, Op. 34 No. 14 (Boosey
trans. Silverthorne & Hawkes)
8 Schubert Adagio (2nd movt from Arpeggione Sonata in Schubert: Sonata in A minor ‘Arpeggione’ for Viola,
A minor, D. 821), arr. von Wrochem or D. 821 (Bärenreiter) or
arr. Doktor Solos for the Viola Player (G. Schirmer)
9 Schumann No. 1 (from Märchenbilder, Op. 113) Schumann: Märchenbilder for Viola, Op. 113 (Peters or
Henle)
10 Tchaikovsky Passionate Confession, arr. Bullard More Time Pieces for Viola, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
C 1 Bartók An Evening in the Village, trans. Váczi Bartók: An Evening in the Village & Slovak Peasant’s
Dance (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
2 Colin Cowles Blues Variations Colin Cowles: Blues Variations for Viola (Spartan Press)
3 Dimitrescu Village Dance, arr. Szeredi-Saupe Music for Viola III (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
4 Genzmer Molto vivace e sempre marcato (3rd movt from Genzmer: Sonatine for Viola (Peters)
Sonatine for Viola)
5 Amanda Lullaby (No. 1 from For Sydney) SOLO Amanda Harberg: For Sydney (Presser)
Harberg
6 Hindemith Meditation Hindemith: Meditation for Viola (Schott)
7 Husa Elegie (2nd movt from Suite, Op. 5) Husa: Suite for Viola, Op. 5 (AMP)
8 Bryan Kelly Allegro (1st movt from Sonatina for Viola) Bryan Kelly: Sonatina for Viola (Spartan Press)
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9 Kiel No. 3 (from Drei Romanzen, Op. 69) Kiel: Three Romances, Op. 69 (Kunzelmann or Musica
Rara)
10 Vaughan Prelude (No. 1 from Suite for Viola, Group 1) Vaughan Williams: Suite for Viola (OUP)
Williams
36
GRADE 8
A 1 J. S. Bach Prelude (from Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, J. S. Bach: Six Cello Suites (Peters or Chester)
BWV 1008), trans. Rowland-Jones or
trans. Forbes SOLO
2 J. S. Bach Vivace (1st movt from Sonata No. 3 in G minor, J. S. Bach: Three Sonatas for Viola da Gamba (Viola),
BWV 1029) BWV 1027–1029 (Bärenreiter or Henle)
3 Grazioli 2nd and 3rd movts (from Sonata in F), Grazioli: Sonata in F (Stainer & Bell) or
arr. Marchet or arr. Tertis A Second Lionel Tertis Album (Weinberger)
4 Handel Allegro (3rd movt from Concerto in B - ), Handel: Concerto in B - (Viola World)
trans. Arnold
5 Hoffmeister Rondo (3rd movt from Concerto in D) Hoffmeister: Concerto in D (Peters or Henle)
6 Schubert Sonata Movement, D. 471, arr. Forbes Schubert: Sonata Movement for Viola (Stainer & Bell)
7 A. Stamitz Rondeau (3rd movt from Concerto in B - ) A. Stamitz: Concerto in B - (Schott)
8 Telemann Adagio (Dolce) and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts Telemann: 12 Fantasias For Unaccompanied Viola (Viola
from Fantasia No. 7 in A -, TWV 40:20) SOLO World) or
Telemann: 12 Fantaisies, TWV 40:14–40:25 (Billaudot)
9 Telemann Lento and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Telemann: Sonata in D, TWV 41:D6 (IMC)
Cello Sonata in D, TWV 41:D6), trans. Vieland
10 Zelter Allegro con fuoco (1st movt from Concerto in E - ) Zelter: Concerto in E - (Kunzelmann)
B 1 Berlioz Sérénade (3rd movt from Harold en Italie), Berlioz: Harold en Italie (Bärenreiter)
arr. Macdonald
2 Bloch Meditation (from Meditation and Processional) Bloch: Meditation and Processional (G. Schirmer)
3 Brahms Andante un poco adagio (2nd movt from Sonata Brahms: Two Sonatas, Op. 120 (Peters or Henle)
in F minor, Op. 120 No. 1)
4 Fauré Elégie, Op. 24, trans. Katmis or arr. Szeredi- Fauré: Elegy for Viola, Op. 24 (IMC) or
Saupe Music for Viola III (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
5 Glazunov Elégie, Op. 44 Glazunov: Élégie, Op. 44 (Belaieff or Henle)
6 Joachim No. 3 (from Hebräische Melodien, Op. 9) Joachim: Hebrew Melodies for Viola, Op. 9 (IMC or
Breitkopf & Härtel)
7 Nikolay Largo (2nd movt from Sonata, Op. 69) Nikolay Kapustin: Sonata for Viola, Op. 69 (Schott)
Kapustin
8 Mendelssohn Adagio: Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in Mendelssohn: Sonata in C minor (IMC or Henle)
C minor)
9 Tchaikovsky Melodia (No. 3 from Souvenir d’un lieu cher, Tchaikovsky: Melodia for Viola (Billaudot)
Op. 42), arr. Ducrocq
10 Villa-Lobos Aria (Cantilena) (from Bachianas brasileiras Villa-Lobos: Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 for Viola (AMP)
No. 5), arr. Primrose
C 1 Leroy Fiddle-Faddle, arr. Arnold Leroy Anderson: Fiddle-Faddle (Viola World)
Anderson
2 A. Beach Mazurka (No. 3 from Three Pieces, Op. 40), A. Beach: Three Pieces for Viola, Op. 40 (Spartan Press)
trans. Grant
3 N. Boulanger Pièce no. 3 en C + mineur (from Trois pièces) N. Boulanger: Three Pieces for Viola (Leduc)
(trans.)
4 Britten Reflection Britten: Reflection (Faber)
5 Rebecca Morpheus Rebecca Clarke: Morpheus (OUP)
Clarke
6 Husa Marciale (3rd movt from Suite, Op. 5) Husa: Suite for Viola, Op. 5 (AMP)
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7 Robin Ireland Metre Change Study 1 (from Étude No. 9) SOLO Robin Ireland: Concert Etudes for Viola (Spartan Press)
8 Reger Molto vivace (4th movt from Suite No.1 in Reger: Three Suites for Solo Viola, Op. 131d (Peters)
G minor, Op. 131d) SOLO
9 Rimsky- The Bumble-Bee, arr. Szeredi-Saupe Music for Viola III (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
Korsakov
10 Vaughan Christmas Dance (No. 3 from Suite for Viola, Vaughan Williams: Suite for Viola (OUP)
Williams Group 1)
38
Cello
Cello 2020–2023
INITIAL GRADE
A 1 Sheila Nelson Fish Cakes and Apple Pie Cello Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
2 Trad. German Lightly Row, arr. Blackwell Cello Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
3 Wohlfart Polka, arr. Nelson Cello Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
4 Katherine & Butterflies (No. 5 from Waggon Wheels) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Waggon Wheels for Cello
5 Katherine & Knickerbocker Glory (No. 11 from Waggon Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Waggon Wheels for Cello
6 Cutter Little March, arr. Sassmannshaus Cello Recital Album, Vol. 1 (Bärenreiter)
ending at b. 20 PF/VC
7 Stanley Sweet Eyed Sue (No. 9 from New Tunes for Stanley Fletcher: New Tunes for Strings, Cello Book 1
Fletcher Strings, Book 1) with repeat using bowing variation 1 (Boosey & Hawkes)
PF/VC
8 Sheila Nelson Peter Piper ‘E’ version PF/VC P. 14 from Tetratunes for Cello (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Trad. Big Ben, arr. Passchier, Hussey & Sebba Abracadabra Cello (Third Edition) (Collins Music)
upper part PF/VC
10 Trad. Go Tell Aunt Rhody, arr. Suzuki & Mooney Suzuki Cello School, Vol. 1 (Alfred)
PF/VC
B 1 Katherine & Waterfall (No. 10 from Waggon Wheels) Cello Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
Hugh Colledge
2 Trad. Spiritual All night, all day, arr. Iles Cello Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
3 Thomas Silent Friends Cello Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
Gregory
4 Alan Bullard Far Away (from Party Time!) slurs optional Alan Bullard: Party Time! for Cello (ABRSM)
5 Mary Cohen Mrs Andantino Goes for a Walk (from Mary Cohen: Superduets for Cello, Book 2 (Faber)
Superduets, Book 2) upper part DUET
6 Thomas Footprints in the Snow Vamoosh Cello, Book 1 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
7 Edward Huws Gone for Good (No. 12 from Ten O’Clock Rock) Edward Huws Jones: Ten O’Clock Rock for Cello (Boosey
Jones & Hawkes)
8 Sheila Nelson Over the Moon Piece by Piece 1 for Cello (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Sheila Nelson Swingalong ‘E’ version PF/VC P. 16 from Tetratunes for Cello (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Trad. French French Folk Song, arr. Suzuki & Mooney PF/VC Suzuki Cello School, Vol. 1 (Alfred)
C 1 Kathy & David On the Prowl Cello Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
Blackwell
2 Alan Bullard Rock the Boat (from Party Time!) Cello Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
3 Trad. Jamaican Hill and gully rider, arr. Bullard Cello Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade (ABRSM)
4 Kathy & David Off to School Cello Time Starters (OUP)
Blackwell
5 Thomas Walk on Mars! slides optional; with DC, as in accomp. Vamoosh Cello, Book 1 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
6 Edward Huws Ten O’Clock Rock (No. 9 from Ten O’Clock Rock) Edward Huws Jones: Ten O’Clock Rock for Cello (Boosey
Jones & Hawkes)
7 Caroline Jungle Footprints (from Jackaroo) Wedgwood & Lumsden: Jackaroo for Cello (Faber)
Lumsden & scream optional
Pam Wedgwood
8 Sheila Nelson Alastair Arbuthnot Has No Hat Piece by Piece 1 for Cello (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Trad. German Pit a Pat Rain, arr. Sassmannshaus PF/VC Cello Recital Album, Vol. 1 (Bärenreiter)
10 Peter Wilson Bow Rock (No. 4 from Stringpops 1) Ranger & Wilson: Stringpops 1 for Cello (Faber)

Performance Grades Cello 2020–2023
GRADE 1
A 1 Arbeau Mattachins (from Orchesographie), Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
arr. Huws Jones
2 Campion What is it all? (from Third Booke of Ayres), Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
arr. Black & Harris
3 Trad. Irish John Ryan’s Polka, arr. Huws Jones Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
4 Kathy & David Patrick’s Reel PF/VC Cello Time Joggers (OUP)
Blackwell
5 Blow Air, arr. Bruce & Wells More Time Pieces for Cello, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
6 Corrette Minuet, arr. Thorp & Blackman P. 6 from A Flying Start for Strings, Cello Book 3
p. 6 version PF/VC (Flying Strings)
7 Purcell Rigadoon, arr. Nelson with repeat Piece by Piece 1 for Cello (Boosey & Hawkes)
8 Trad. Dance to your daddy, arr. Nelson Piece by Piece 1 for Cello (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Janice Tucker A Shakespeare Play The ABC’s of Cello, Book 1 (Carl Fischer)
Rhoda
10 Suzuki Andantino, arr. Mooney PF/VC Suzuki Cello School, Vol. 1 (Alfred)
B 1 Rodgers & Edelweiss (from The Sound of Music), arr. Bullard Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
Hammerstein
2 Schubert Wiegenlied, D. 498, arr. Blackwell Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
3 Trad. Irish Star of the County Down, arr. Bullard Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
4 T. H. Bayly Long, Long Ago, arr. Suzuki & Mooney PF/VC Suzuki Cello School, Vol. 1 (Alfred)
5 Kathy & David Rocking Horse PF/VC Cello Time Joggers (OUP)
Blackwell
6 Carse A Little Reverie Carse: Two Short Pieces (Stainer & Bell)
7 Katherine & Full Moon (No. 22 from Waggon Wheels) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Waggon Wheels for Cello
8 Thomas Alpine Waltz Vamoosh Cello, Book 2 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
9 Lully Ariette, arr. Feuillard Le jeune violincelliste, Vol. 1A (Edition Delrieu)
10 Trad. English Scarborough Fair, arr. Koeppen upper part Cello Method: Tune Book 1 (Schott)
PF/VC
C 1 James March (No. 1 from Northern Skies) Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
MacMillan
2 Sheila Nelson Flag Dance Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
3 Trad. Turkey in the Straw, arr. ABRSM Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 1 (ABRSM)
American
4 Benoy & Victory March upper part DUET The First-Year Violoncello Method (Novello)
L. Burrowes
5 Alan Bullard Hungarian Dance (from Party Time!) Alan Bullard: Party Time! for Cello (ABRSM)
6 Katherine & Lollipop Man (No. 26 from Waggon Wheels) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Waggon Wheels for Cello
7 Thomas Fiery Fiddler with repeats Vamoosh Cello, Book 1 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
8 Edward Huws Toodle-Pip (No. 18 from Ten O’Clock Rock) Edward Huws Jones: Ten O’Clock Rock for Cello (Boosey
Jones & Hawkes)
9 Trad. Pick a Bale of Cotton, arr. K. & D. Blackwell Cello Time Runners (OUP)
American upper part DUET
10 Trad. Banaha, arr. Bruce & Wells More Time Pieces for Cello, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Congolese

GRADE 2
A 1 Carse Minuet (from The Fiddler’s Nursery), trans. Max Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
2 Purcell Come, ye Sons of Art, arr. Black & Harris Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
3 Trad. English Parson’s Farewell (from The English Dancing Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Master), arr. Blackwell
4 Anon. Hornpipe, arr. Lengyel & Pejtsik Violoncello Music for Beginners, Vol. 1
(EMB Zeneműkiadó)
5 J. S. Bach Air (from Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet, ‘Peasant More Time Pieces for Cello, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Cantata’, BWV 212), arr. Bruce & Wells
6 Trad. Finnish Taivas on sininen ja valkoinen (The Sky is Blue More Time Pieces for Cello, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
and White), arr. Bruce & Wells
7 J. S. Bach Minuet No. 2, arr. Suzuki & Mooney PF/VC Suzuki Cello School, Vol. 1 (Alfred)
8 Handel Gavotte, arr. Erhart-Schwertmann First Duet Album for Two Cellos (Doblinger)
upper part; DC to b. 8 DUET
9 Haydn Minuet and Trio, arr. Nelson without DC Piece by Piece 1 for Cello (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Haydn Finale: Scherzo, arr. Pejtsik upper part DUET Violoncello Duets, Vol. 1 (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
B 1 Bart As long as he needs me (from Oliver!), arr. Iles Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
2 L. Lebell Ballade (No. 7 from Eight Very Easy Pieces) Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
3 Trad. Irish Down by the salley gardens, arr. Bullard Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
4 Katherine & Sweet Dreams (No. 13 from Fast Forward) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Fast Forward for Cello
5 Marie Dare Serenade Marie Dare: Serenade & Valse (Schott) or
Cellissimo: Arietta (Schott)
6 Schlemüller Lied (No. 1 from Six Easy Concert Pieces, Op. 12) Cellissimo: Arietta (Schott) or
Schlemüller: Six Easy Concert Pieces for Cello, Op. 12
(Schott)
7 Krogmann The Little Prince, arr. Sassmannshaus PF/VC Cello Recital Album, Vol. 1 (Bärenreiter)
8 Mancini & Moon River, arr. Davies Short Cello Pieces (Bosworth)
Mercer
9 Alan Menken Beauty & the Beast, arr. Davies Short Cello Pieces (Bosworth)
& Ashman
10 Trad. Greensleeves, arr. Nelson upper part DUET Tunes You Know 1 for Cello Duet (Boosey & Hawkes)
C 1 Barbera, The Flintstones, arr. Iles Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
Hanna
& Curtin
2 M. Hajdu Allegro (No. 2 from Two Pieces) Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
3 Trad. Irish Staten Island, arr. Bullard Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 2 (ABRSM)
4 Anon. Hi! Says the Blackbird, arr. Waterfield & Beach O Shenandoah! for Cello (Faber)
American
5 Arlen & We’re off to see the wizard (from The Wizard of Abracadabra Cello (Third Edition) (Collins Music)
Harburg Oz), arr. Passchier, Hussey & Sebba PF/VC
6 Kathy & David Mexican Fiesta PF/VC Cello Time Runners (OUP)
Blackwell
7 Mary Cohen Hoe Down (No. 7 from Dance Duets) Mary Cohen: Dance Duets for Cello (Faber)
upper part DUET
8 Katherine & The Ceilidh (No. 21 from Fast Forward) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Fast Forward for Cello
9 Thomas Smooth Operator Vamoosh Cello, Book 2 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
10 Tim Wells Happy Places More Time Pieces for Cello, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)

GRADE 3
A 1 Aubert Forlane (from La reine des Péris), arr. Blackwell Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
with 1st repeat
2 Beethoven Contredanse (No. 3 from 12 contredanses, Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
WoO 14), arr. Bullard
3 Anon. Musette, BWV Anh. II 126, arr. Blackwell Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
4 Anon. English Watkin’s Ale, arr. Huws Jones cello melody The Fiddler Playalong Cello Collection (Boosey &
PF/VC Hawkes)
5 Anon. French Provençal Dance, arr. Doflein upper part DUET Cello Method: Tune Book 2 (Schott)
6 Cirri Menuetto (3rd movt from Sonata in C) Cirri: Cello Sonata in C (Schott) or
Cirri: Three Sonatas for Cello (Heinrichshofen) or
7 D. Gallo Moderato, arr. Bruce & Wells More Time Pieces for Cello, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
8 Gossec Gavotte, arr. Suzuki & Mooney PF/VC Suzuki Cello School, Vol. 2 (Alfred)
9 Mozart Contretanz in D, arr. Baechi Melodien Grosser Meister (Hug Zurich)
10 Trad. Scottish De’il Among the Tailors, arr. Huws Jones Jigs, Reels & More (Boosey & Hawkes)
SOLO OR PF ACCOMP.
B 1 Arlen & Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz), Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Harburg arr. Galliford & Neuburg
2 Rainer Mohrs Arietta 2015 Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
3 Tchaikovsky Mélodie antique française (No. 16 from Album Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
pour enfants, Op. 39), arr. Blackwell
4 Carse Afloat (from The Fiddler’s Nursery), trans. Max Carse: The Fiddler’s Nursery for Cello (Stainer & Bell)
5 Katherine & Miles Away (No. 17 from Shooting Stars) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Shooting Stars for Cello
6 Grechaninov On Winter’s Eve, Op. 126b No. 6 Cellissimo: Arietta (Schott)
7 Holst Jupiter (No. 4 from The Planets, Op. 32), The Classic Experience for Cello (Cramer)
arr. Lanning
8 Edward Jones Glwysen, arr. Huws Jones cello melody PF/VC The Fiddler Playalong Cello Collection (Boosey &
Hawkes)
9 Schumann The Two Grenadiers, arr. Suzuki & Mooney Suzuki Cello School, Vol. 2 (Alfred)
PF/VC
10 Smetana Vltava, arr. Bruce & Wells More Time Pieces for Cello, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
C 1 Kathy & David Wild West Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Blackwell
2 Pam Hungarian Stomp (No. 2 from Jazzin’ About) Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Wedgwood
3 Monty The James Bond Theme, arr. Iles Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 3 (ABRSM)
Norman
4 Katherine & Stiffkey Blues (No. 15 from Shooting Stars) Katherine & Hugh Colledge: Shooting Stars for Cello
5 Thomas Vamoose Vamoosh Cello, Book 2 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
6 Roy Take It Easy (No. 4 from Let’s Swing) Roy McCormack: Let’s Swing for Cello (Spartan Press)
McCormack
7 Sheila Nelson Toad in the Hole Technitunes for Cello (Boosey & Hawkes)
upper part; without improvisation PF/VC
8 Satie Chez le docteur, arr. Black & Harris Time Pieces for Cello, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)

Performance Grades Cello 2020–2023 Grade 3

9 Ros Stephen Transylvanian Stick Dance (No. 11 from Ros Stephen: Cello Globetrotters (OUP)
Cello Globetrotters) PF/VC
10 J. Strauss II Russian March, arr. Huws Jones cello melody; The Fiddler Playalong Cello Collection (Boosey &
with grace notes in b. 40 PF/VC Hawkes)

GRADE 4
A 1 Anon. Saltus hungaricus, arr. Pejtsik Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Hungarian
2 B. Marcello Allegro (4th movt from Sonata in G, Op. 2 No. 6) Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
3 Giuseppe Allegro (3rd movt from Sonata in G minor, Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Chinzer Op. 1 No. 6)
4 J. S. Bach Menuett in D minor, arr. Pejtsik Violoncello Music for Beginners, Vol. 3
(EMB Zeneműkiadó)
5 Diabelli Polonaise, arr. Pejtsik Violoncello Music for Beginners, Vol. 3
(EMB Zeneműkiadó)
6 Cirri Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in C) Cirri: Cello Sonata in C (Schott) or
Cirri: Three Sonatas for Cello (Heinrichshofen) or
7 attrib. Pastime with good company, arr. Huws Jones The Fiddler Playalong Cello Collection (Boosey &
Henry VIII cello melody; incl. 2nd verse Hawkes)
8 Rameau Rigaudon (from Pièces de clavecin), arr. East Play Baroque! (Stainer & Bell)
9 Telemann Air Trompette (from Der getreue Musikmeister), Play Baroque! (Stainer & Bell)
arr. East
10 Ticciati Les hirondelles de Couperin (No. 6 from Studies Ticciati: Studies in Style and Technique, Book 1 (OUP)
in Style and Technique, Book 1)
B 1 Hubicki * Summer Song (No. 3 from Three Summer Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Sketches)
2 Gluck Dance of the Blessed Spirits (from Orfeo ed Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Euridice), arr. Black & Harris
3 Tchaikovsky Douce rêverie (No. 21 from Album pour enfants, Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Op. 39), arr. Bullard
4 Kathy & David Some Day Cello Time Sprinters (OUP)
Blackwell
5 Elgar Chanson de matin, arr. Lanning The Classic Experience for Cello (Cramer)
6 Järnefelt Berceuse Järnefelt: Berceuse (Chester)
7 Nölck Herbstblume (No. 6 from Zehn Originalstücke, Nölck: Zehn Originalstücke, Op. 116 (Schott)
Op. 116) mute optional
8 Squire Romance, Op. 5 No. 1 Squire: Romance (Stainer & Bell)
9 Trowell Arioso (No. 7 from 12 morceaux faciles, Op. 4) Trowell: Six Easy Concert Pieces, Op. 4/7–12 (Schott) or
Best of Cello Classics (Schott)
10 Henry Wood Tom Bowling (from Fantasia on British Sea More Time Pieces for Cello, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
Songs), arr. Bruce & Wells
C 1 Howard Blake Dance of the Snowmen (No. 3 from The Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Snowman Suite), arr. Legg & Gout
2 C. Collins & My Old Man, arr. Legg & Gout Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
F. W. Leigh
3 Grieg Anitras dans (from Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 4 (ABRSM)
Op. 46), arr. Blackwell
4 Kathy & David Russian Wedding Cello Time Sprinters (OUP)
Blackwell
5 Bock If I Were a Rich Man (from Fiddler on the Roof ), Play Showtime for Cello (Faber)
arr. Legg & Gout
6 Gershwin Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off, arr. Gout Play Gershwin for Cello (Faber)
7 Grainger Shepherd’s Hey, arr. Bruce & Wells More Time Pieces for Cello, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)

44 * Originally published under the name of Lovell

8 G. M. La cumparsita, arr. Huws Jones cello melody The Fiddler Playalong Cello Collection (Boosey &
Rodríguez Hawkes)
9 Ros Stephen Dancing in Odessa (No. 4 from Cello Ros Stephen: Cello Globetrotters (OUP)
Globetrotters)
10 C. Webster Scherzo, arr. Suzuki Suzuki Cello School, Vol. 3 (Alfred)

GRADE 5
A 1 Passionei Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in C, Op. 1 No. 8) Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
2 Boismortier Aria (2nd movt from Sonata in G minor, Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Op. 26 No. 5)
3 Vivaldi Allegro (4th movt from Sonata in E minor, Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
RV 40)
4 B. Bernardi Sonata in G minor upper part; complete 9 Sonate facili (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
5 Boccherini Minuet, arr. Suzuki without DC Suzuki Cello School, Vol. 3 (Alfred)
6 Bréval Allegro (1st movt from Sonata No. 1 in C) Bréval: Sonata No. 1 in C (Stainer & Bell) or
Bréval: Sonata in C, arr. Schroeder (IMC) or
Best of Cello Classics (Schott)
7 Caldara Presto (4th movt from Sonata in D) Caldara: Sonata in D (Schott)
8 Haydn Scherzando (1st movt from Trio in G, Cello & Piano 1 (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
Hob. XI:70), arr. Pejtsik
9 B. Marcello Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in E minor, B. Marcello: Sonata in E minor (Stainer & Bell) or
Op. 2 No. 2) B. Marcello: Six Sonatas, Op. 2 (Peters)
10 S. Paxton Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonata in G, S. Paxton: Two Sonatas from Op. 3 (Simrock)
Op. 3 No. 1), arr. Buschmann
B 1 Bridge Spring Song Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
2 Nölck Legende (No. 4 from Zehn Originalstücke, Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
Op. 116) mute optional
3 Trowell Chanson villageoise (No. 11 from 12 morceaux Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
faciles, Op. 4)
4 Borodin Nocturne (from String Quartet No. 2), Classic Experience Encores for Cello (Cramer)
arr. Lanning
5 Flotow M’appari (from Martha), arr. B. & R. De Smet Cello Canto (Fentone)
6 Goltermann Marche funèbre (No. 2 from Sechs tonbilder, Cellissimo: Arietta (Schott) or
Op. 97) Best of Cello Classics (Schott)
7 Mendelssohn Consolation, arr. Amsco Cello Solos (Amsco)
8 Pergolesi Nina, arr. Pejtsik Violoncello Music for Beginners, Vol. 3
(EMB Zeneműkiadó)
9 Schubert Ständchen (from Schwanengesang), arr. Bruce More Time Pieces for Cello, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
& Wells
10 Tchaikovsky Chanson triste (No. 2 from 12 morceaux, Op. 40), Learning the Tenor Clef (Faber)
arr. Legg & Gout
C 1 Marie Dare Echoes mordent optional in b. 32 Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
2 Janáček Three Moravian Folk Songs, arr. Harrison Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
complete
3 E. Pütz Stomping Boys (No. 8 from Short Stories) Cello Exam Pieces 2020–2023, Grade 5 (ABRSM)
4 Jonathan Cole Elegy Spectrum for Cello (ABRSM)
5 Gershwin Summertime (from Porgy and Bess), arr. Gout Play Gershwin for Cello (Faber)
6 Jacob Robots’ March More Time Pieces for Cello, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
7 James Sabre Dance (No. 6 from Northern Skies) James MacMillan: Northern Skies (Boosey & Hawkes)
MacMillan
8 Trad. Irish The Frieze Breeches, arr. Davis SOLO Irish Folk Tunes for Cello (Schott)
9 Villoldo El Choclo, arr. Speckert Tango Classics for Cello (Bärenreiter)
10 Pam Survivor (from After Hours) Pam Wedgwood: After Hours for Cello (Faber)
Wedgwood

GRADE 6
A 1 J. S. Bach Menuet 1 and Menuet 2 (from Suite No. 1 in G, J. S. Bach: Six Suites for Violoncello Solo (Bärenreiter or
BWV 1007) SOLO Peters or Peters Urtext)
2 Boismortier Allemanda (1st movt from Sonata in G minor, Boismortier: Sonata in G minor, Op. 26 No. 5 (Schott) or
Op. 26 No. 5) upper part in single edn Famous Original Pieces for Violoncello and Piano
(Schott)
3 B. Marcello Allegro (4th movt from Sonata in C, Op. 2 No. 5) Famous Original Pieces for Violoncello and Piano
(Schott) or
B. Marcello: Six Sonatas, Op. 2 (Peters)
4 Boni Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in F, Op. 1 No. 5) Cello & Piano 2 (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
ornamentation optional
5 De Fesch Siciliano and Allemanda (1st and 2nd movts De Fesch: Cello Sonatas, Op. 8 Nos. 4 & 3 (Peters) or
from Sonata in D minor, Op. 8 No. 3) Best of Cello Classics (Schott)
6 D. Gabrielli Grave and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from D. Gabrielli: The Complete Works for Violoncello
Sonata in A) (Bärenreiter)
7 Jean Baptiste Gavotte und Musette, arr. Rapp Melodies by Old Masters for Young Cellists, Vol. 2
Loeillet (Schott)
8 Pergolesi Allegro (2nd movt from Sinfonia in F) Ten Italian Sonatas for Cello and Continuo (Ricordi)
9 A. Scarlatti Allegretto (2nd movt from Sonata No. 2 in A. Scarlatti: Three Sonatas for Cello (G. Schirmer)
C minor)
10 Telemann Largo and Allegro (3rd and 4th movts from Telemann: Sonata in D, TWV 41:D6 (Bärenreiter) or
Sonata in D, TWV 41:D6) Cello & Piano 1 (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
B 1 Cui Orientale (No. 9 from Kaleidoscope, Op. 50) Cello Solos (Amsco)
2 Davidoff Romance sans paroles, Op. 23 Davidoff: Romance sans paroles (Schott)
3 Goltermann Notturno (No. 3 from Quatre morceaux Cellissimo: Appassionato (Schott)
caractéristiques, Op. 43)
4 Grieg Intermezzo, EG 115 Principal Cello (ABRSM)
5 attrib. Paradis Sicilienne, arr. Gout & Legg or arr. Dushkin Paradis: Sicilienne for Violin or Cello (Schott) or
Learning the Tenor Clef (Faber)
6 Romberg Allegro non troppo (1st movt from Sonata in Romberg: Sonata in E minor, Op. 38 No. 1 (Dowani or
E minor, Op. 38 No. 1), arr. Jansen IMC) or
cello 1 part in Alfred edn Solos for Young Cellists, Vol. 3 (Alfred)
7 Saint-Saëns Romance in F, Op. 36 Saint-Saëns: Romance, Op. 36 (IMC) or
P. 10 from Saint-Saëns: The Complete Shorter Works
(Faber)
8 Sibelius Romance (No. 2 from Four Pieces, Op. 78) Sibelius: Romance, Op. 78 No. 2 (Hansen)
9 Tchaikovsky Valse sentimentale, Op. 51 No. 6, arr. Rose Tchaikovsky: Valse Sentimentale, Op. 51 No. 6 (IMC) or
Cello & Piano 1 (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
10 Villa-Lobos Song of the Black Swan Steven Isserlis’s Cello World (Faber) or
Julian Lloyd Webber: Cello Song (Chester)
C 1 Adorian Spanish Dance (No. 1 from Serenade Basque) Solos for Young Cellists, Vol. 3 (Alfred)
2 Bartók Joc cu bâtă and Buciumeana (Nos. 1 and 4 from Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances for Cello (Universal)
Romanian Folk Dances), trans. Silva
3 Bunting Dance Caprice Principal Cello (ABRSM)
4 Adriana Pieza No. 1 (from Tres piezas en clave de tango) Adriana Figueroa Mañas: Tres piezas en clave de
Figueroa tango (Hildegard)
Mañas
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5 Glazunov Sérénade espagnole (No. 2 from Deux morceaux, Glazunov: Sérénade espagnole, Op. 20 No. 2
Op. 20) (Belaieff or IMC)
6 Hindemith Lebhaft (No. 3 from Drei leichte stücke) Cellissimo: Arietta (Schott)
7 Julian Hip Hip Bourrée Unbeaten Tracks for Cello (Faber)
Jacobson
8 Kabalevsky March (No. 2 from Five Studies in Major and Kabalevsky: Five Studies in Major and Minor, Op. 67
Minor) SOLO (Peters) or
Kabalevsky: Five Etudes in Major and Minor Keys, Op. 68
(Sikorski)
9 Aaron Minsky Varsity Days (No. 1 from Pop Goes the Cello) Aaron Minsky: Pop Goes the Cello (OUP)
SOLO
10 Squire Danse rustique, Op. 20 No. 5 Squire: Danse rustique, Op. 20 No. 5 (Stainer & Bell)
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GRADE 7
A 1 Alborea Adagio and Vivace (3rd and 4th movts from Alborea: Sonata C-Dur (Doblinger)
Sonata in C)
2 J. C. F. Bach Rondeaux (2nd movt from Sonata in G) J. C. F. Bach: Sonata in G for Violoncello (Bärenreiter)
3 J. S. Bach Bourrée 1 and Bourrée 2 (from Suite No. 3 in C, J. S. Bach: Six Suites for Violoncello Solo (Bärenreiter or
BWV 1009) SOLO Peters or Peters Urtext)
4 Cervetto Allo moderato (2nd movt from Sonata in Cervetto: Two Sonatas, Op. 2 Nos. 9 & 5 (Bärenreiter)
A minor, Op. 2 No. 5) upper part
5 F. Couperin Siciliène and Air de diable (2nd and 5th movts F. Couperin: Pièces en concert (Leduc) or
from Pièces en concert) Solos for Young Cellists, Vol. 5 (Alfred)
6 B. Marcello Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from B. Marcello: Six Sonatas, Op. 2 (Peters)
Sonata in G, Op. 2 No. 6)
7 Platti Adagio and Presto (3rd and 4th movts from Ten Italian Sonatas for Cello and Continuo (Ricordi)
Sonata quarta)
8 Telemann Scherzo, arr. Rapp Melodies by Old Masters for Young Cellists, Vol. 2
(Schott)
9 Ticciati Toccata (No. 5 from Studies in Style and Ticciati: Studies in Style and Technique, Book 3 (OUP)
Technique, Book 3) SOLO
10 Vivaldi Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in B -, RV 46) Vivaldi: Two Sonatas, RV 40 & RV 46 (Bärenreiter) or
Vivaldi: Complete Sonatas for Violoncello (Bärenreiter)
B 1 L. Berkeley Andantino, Op. 21 No. 2a L. Berkeley: Andantino for Cello, Op. 21 No. 2a (Chester)
2 Borodin Serenade in G, arr. Stutschewsky & Thaler Borodin: Serenade in G (Peters)
3 Fauré Sicilienne, Op. 78 Fauré: Sicilienne, Op. 78 (Cramer) or
Cellissimo: Appassionato (Schott)
4 Mendelssohn Lied ohne Worte, Op. 109 Mendelssohn: Song without Words, Op. 109 (Schott or
Bärenreiter) or
Cellissimo: Appassionato (Schott)
5 Saint-Saëns Le cygne (from The Carnival of the Animals) Cellissimo: Appassionato (Schott) or
Saint-Saëns: Le cygne, for Cello (Durand) or
Saint-Saëns: The Complete Shorter Works (Faber)
6 Goltermann Andantino (2nd movt from Concerto No. 4 in G, Goltermann: Concerto No. 4 in G, Op. 65 (IMC)
Op. 65)
7 Lisznyai-Szabó Ősz (Autumn) Lisznyai-Szabó: Ősz (Autumn) (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
8 Moeran Prelude Moeran: Prelude for Cello (Novello)
9 Pachulski Chanson triste (No. 3 from Trois morceaux, Principal Cello (ABRSM)
Op. 4)
10 Trad. Scottish I’ll Bid My Heart Be Still, arr. Clarke Rebecca Clarke: Shorter Pieces for Cello (OUP)
C 1 Adorian Poème (No. 2 from Serenade Basque) Solos for Young Cellists, Vol. 3 (Alfred)
2 Arensky Petite ballade, Op. 12 No. 1 Arensky: Petite ballade & Danse capricieuse, Op. 12
(Fountayne Editions)
3 A. Beach Berceuse, Op. 40 No. 2 A. Beach: Five Pieces for Cello and Piano (Hildegard)
4 Granados Andaluza (No. 5 from 12 Danzas Españolas) Granados: Danza Española No. 5, Andaluza for Cello
following main line (Unión Musical Ediciones)
5 Járdányi Sonatina complete Járdányi: Sonatina for Cello (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
6 Nicola LeFanu Prelude SOLO Spectrum for Cello (ABRSM)
7 Douglas Freefall Douglas Mason: Freefall for Violoncello (Recital Music)
Mason
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8 Aaron Minsky The Train Whistle (No. 1 from Ten American Aaron Minsky: Ten American Cello Etudes (OUP)
Cello Etudes) SOLO
9 Musorgsky, arr. Gopak (from Sorochintsky Fair), arr. Rémy Cellowise 2 (Spartan Press)
Rachmaninoff with ossia in b. 43
10 Squire Gavotte humoristique, Op. 6 Principal Cello (ABRSM)
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GRADE 8
A 1 J. C. F. Bach Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in A) J. C. F. Bach: Sonata in A for Violoncello (Amadeus)
2 J. S. Bach Prélude (from Suite No. 1 in G, BWV 1007) SOLO J. S. Bach: Six Suites for Violoncello Solo (Bärenreiter or
Peters or Peters Urtext)
3 J. S. Bach Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Pp. 7–8 from J. S. Bach: Three Gamba Sonatas,
Sonata No. 2 in D, BWV 1028) BWV 1027–1029 (Henle)
4 Boccherini Rondo, trans. Bazelaire Boccherini: Rondo (Leduc)
5 H. Eccles Präludium and Courante (1st and 2nd movts H. Eccles: Sonata in G minor (Schott)
from Sonata in G minor)
6 Geminiani Andante and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Geminiani: Six Sonatas for Cello, Op. 5, Vol. 1
Sonata in C, Op. 5 No. 3) (UT Orpheus) or
Geminiani: Six Sonatas, Op. 5 (Peters)
7 M. G. Monn Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in G minor), M. G. Monn: Concerto in G minor (Universal)
arr. Schoenberg
8 Telemann Lento and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Telemann: Sonata in D, TWV 41:D6 (Bärenreiter) or
Sonata in D, TWV 41:D6) Cello & Piano 1 (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
9 Vivaldi Allemanda (2nd movt from Sonata in G minor, Vivaldi: Complete Sonatas for Violoncello (Bärenreiter)
RV 42)
10 Vivaldi Allegro non molto (Andante) (1st movt from Vivaldi: Concerto in C minor, RV 401 (Ricordi)
Concerto in C minor, RV 401)
B 1 Arensky Chant triste (No. 3 from Quatre morceaux, Cello & Piano 2 (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
Op. 56), arr. Pejtsik
2 Bloch Prayer (No. 1 from From Jewish Life) Bloch: Prayer for Cello (Carl Fischer) or
Bloch: Music for Cello and Piano (Carl Fischer)
3 Borowski Adoration, arr. Wells Principal Cello (ABRSM)
4 Bosanquet Elégie in memoriam Joan Dickson Bosanquet: Elégie for Cello (SJ Music)
5 Brahms Allegretto quasi menuetto and Trio (2nd movt Brahms: Sonata in E minor, Op. 38 (Wiener Urtext or
from Sonata in E minor, Op. 38) Peters)
6 Delius Romance Delius: Works for Cello and Piano, Vol. 31c (Boosey &
Hawkes)
7 Fauré Elégie, Op. 24 Fauré: Elégie, Op. 24 (UMP)
8 Le Beau Romanze, Op. 24 No. 1 Le Beau: Five Pieces for Violoncello, Op. 24 (Furore
Verlag)
9 W. Lloyd Nocturne W. Lloyd Webber: Nocturne (Stainer & Bell)
Webber
10 Rachmaninoff Andante (3rd movt from Sonata in G minor, Rachmaninoff: Sonata in G minor, Op. 19 (Boosey &
Op. 19) Hawkes)
C 1 Beethoven Scherzo (2nd movt from Sonata in A, Op. 69) Beethoven: Sonatas for Piano and Violoncello (Henle)
2 Capuis Presto (3rd movt from Vª Sonata) Capuis: Vª Sonata (Furore Verlag)
3 Rebecca Passacaglia on an Old English Tune Rebecca Clarke: Shorter Pieces for Cello (OUP)
Clarke
4 Goens Tarantelle, Op. 24 Goens: Tarantelle, Op. 24 (EMB Zeneműkiadó)
5 Hubicki Rigaudon Principal Cello (ABRSM)
6 Nikolay Elegy, Op. 96 Nikolay Kapustin: Elegy, Op. 96 (Schott)
Kapustin
7 Aaron Minsky Broadway (No. 3 from Ten American Cello Aaron Minsky: Ten American Cello Etudes (OUP)
Etudes) SOLO
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8 Prokofiev Montagues and Capulets (from Romeo and Cellowise 2 (Spartan Press)
Juliet, Op. 64), arr. Rémy
9 Saint-Saëns Allegro appassionato, Op. 43 Saint-Saëns: Allegro appassionato, Op. 43 (Durand or
Schott)
10 Mark Summer Julie-O, arr. Cheney SOLO Solos for Young Cellists, Vol. 5 (Alfred)
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Double Bass
Performance Grades Performance Grades
Double2020–2023
Bass 2020–2023
INITIAL GRADE
A 1 Margery Dawe Canada – Sleigh Ride (from More Travel Tunes) Double Bass Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade
(ABRSM)
2 Sheila Nelson Fish Cakes and Apple Pie Double Bass Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade
(ABRSM)
3 Christopher New Toy (No. 9 from Microjazz for Starters) Double Bass Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade
Norton (ABRSM)
4 Catherine Rondo Duo upper part; ending at b. 24 PF/DB The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 2
Elliott (Boosey & Hawkes)
5 Trad. Twinkle Duet, arr. Elliott upper part PF/DB The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 2
(Boosey & Hawkes)
6 Peter Furniss Round and Round starting at letter B No. 8 (not 8a) from In Concert: Brilliant Solos for
Beginner Bass (Da Capo)
7 Katrina Twittering Sparrows (No. 7 from Feathered Katrina Gordon: Feathered Friends (Recital Music)
Gordon Friends)
8 Trad. Down by the station, arr. Elliott Ready Steady Go (Bartholomew)
9 Trad. The Jolly Miller, arr. Elliott Ready Steady Go (Bartholomew)
10 Trad. Miss Mary Mac, arr. Lillywhite, Marshall, Abracadabra Double Bass, Book 1 (Collins Music)
Hussey & Sebba PF/DB
B 1 Thomas Silent Friends Double Bass Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade
Gregory (ABRSM)
2 Edward Huws Gone for Good (No. 12 from Ten O’Clock Rock) Double Bass Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade
Jones (ABRSM)
3 Trad. Spiritual All night, all day, arr. Iles Double Bass Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade
(ABRSM)
4 Catherine Swan Song The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 2
5 Peter Furniss So Slow No. 7 (not 7a) from In Concert: Brilliant Solos for
Beginner Bass (Da Capo)
6 Katrina Flight of the Swallows (No. 5 from Feathered Katrina Gordon: Feathered Friends (Recital Music)
Gordon Friends)
7 Thomas Footprints in the Snow Vamoosh Double Bass, Book 1 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
8 Sheila Nelson Lullaby (No. 12 from Right From the Start), Sheila Nelson: Right from the Start for Double Bass
arr. Elliott slurs optional (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Sheila Nelson Swingalong ‘E’ version PF/DB P. 18 from Tetratunes for Double Bass (Boosey &
Hawkes)
10 Trad. French Au clair de la lune, arr. Lillywhite, Marshall, Abracadabra Double Bass, Book 1 (Collins Music)
Hussey & Sebba PF/DB
C 1 Edward Huws Ten O’Clock Rock (No. 9 from Ten O’Clock Rock) Double Bass Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade
Jones (ABRSM)
2 Peter Martin Hop Scotch (No. 2 from Child’s Play) Double Bass Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade
(ABRSM)
3 Peter Wilson Bow Rock (No. 4 from Stringpops 1) Double Bass Exam Pack 2020–2023, Initial Grade
(ABRSM)
4 Jan Faulkner Bowling Along (No. 1 from First Bass) Jan Faulkner: First Bass (Recital Music)
slurs optional
5 Jan Faulkner Raggy Times (No. 4 from First Bass) Jan Faulkner: First Bass (Recital Music)
6 Thomas Walk on Mars! slides optional; observing DC, Vamoosh Double Bass, Book 1 (Vamoosh)
Gregory as in accomp.

Performance Grades Double Bass 2020–2023 Initial Grade

7 Sheila Nelson Don’t Bother Me (No. 13 from Right From the Sheila Nelson: Right from the Start for Double Bass
Start) (Boosey & Hawkes)
8 Sheila Nelson Manchester United ‘E’ version; with 1st repeat P. 28 from Tetratunes for Double Bass (Boosey &
PF/DB Hawkes)
9 Sheila Nelson Off We Go! PF/DB The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 1
(Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Tony Osborne Russian Circus The Really Easy Bass Book (Faber)

Performance Grades Double Bass 2020–2023
GRADE 1
For a list clarifying the pieces that are in first or half position, see www.abrsm.org/syllabusclarifications.
A 1 Anon. German The More the Merrier, arr. Elliott Ready Steady Go (Bartholomew)
2 E. P. Chédeville March, arr. Close & Sassmannshaus Early Start on the Double Bass, Vol. 2 (Bärenreiter)
upper part DUET
3 Rathgeber Aria, arr. Close & Sassmannshaus Early Start on the Double Bass, Vol. 2 (Bärenreiter)
upper part DUET
4 N. Chédeville Gavotte, arr. Dehant La Contrebasse classique, Vol. A (Combre)
5 Caroline Knocking on the Door Bass is Best! Yorke Mini-Bass Book 1 (Yorke)
Emery & John
Leach
6 Katrina Penguin Parade (No. 6 from Feathered Friends) Katrina Gordon: Feathered Friends (Recital Music)
Gordon
7 T. Morley Now is the month of Maying, arr. Slatford & Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Bullard in either key
8 C. Negri Spagnoletta, arr. Magolt with repeats Easy Concert Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (Schott)
9 Sheila Nelson Fiddler’s Fancy (No. 19 from Right from the Start), Sheila Nelson: Right from the Start for Double Bass
arr. Elliott (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Suzuki Allegretto Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 1, Revised Edition (Alfred)
B 1 T. H. Bayly Long, Long Ago, arr. Elliott Ready Steady Go (Bartholomew)
2 Christine Evening Star (No. 2 from Bass-Time Beginners) Christine Donkin: Bass-Time Beginners (Recital Music)
Donkin
3 Caroline Sad Double Bass Bass is Best! Yorke Mini-Bass Book 1 (Yorke)
Emery &
Roger Steptoe
4 Mahler Canon on ‘Frère Jacques’, arr. Hartley Double Bass Solo 1, 2019 Edition (OUP)
upper part DUET
5 Christopher A Cool Day, adapted Elliott Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 1 (Boosey &
Norton Hawkes)
6 Tony Osborne Bass Bridges of Paris The Really Easy Bass Book (Faber)
7 M. Reynolds Morningtown Ride, arr. Lillywhite, Marshall, Abracadabra Double Bass, Book 1 (Collins Music)
Hussey & Sebba with repeat PF/DB
8 Michael Rose Ballad II Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
9 Taki Moon Over the Ruined Castle, arr. Suzuki Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 2, Revised Edition (Alfred)
10 Trad. Hatikvah, arr. Elliott The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 3
(Boosey & Hawkes)
C 1 Steve Berry A Little Blue without improvisation Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
2 I. Carroll Gigue (from Five Simple Pieces) I. Carroll: Five Simple Pieces (Stainer & Bell)
3 Peter Davey Off to France in the Morning, arr. Lillywhite, Abracadabra Double Bass, Book 1 (Collins Music)
Marshall, Hussey & Sebba PF/DB
4 Swann The Hippopotamus Song, arr. Lillywhite, Abracadabra Double Bass, Book 1 (Collins Music)
Marshall, Hussey & Sebba PF/DB
5 Christine The Ogre’s Dance (No. 1 from Bass-Time Christine Donkin: Bass-Time Beginners (Recital Music)
Donkin Beginners)
6 Catherine Carnival Waltz The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 3
7 Thomas Fiery Fiddler with repeats Vamoosh Double Bass, Book 1 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
8 Edward Huws Toodle-Pip (No. 18 from Ten O’Clock Rock), Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 1 (Boosey &
Jones arr. Elliott Hawkes)
Performance Grades Double Bass 2020–2023 Grade 1

9 Tony Osborne And Y Not The Really Easy Bass Book (Faber)
10 Tony Osborne Samba The Really Easy Bass Book (Faber)
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GRADE 2
A 1 Beethoven Ecossaise, arr. Elliott Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 2 (Boosey &
Hawkes)
2 Trad. French Song of the French Revolution, arr. Elliott Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 2 (Boosey &
Hawkes)
3 Boccherini Minuetto (from String Quartet in C, Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Op. 24 No. 4), arr. Slatford & Wells
4 C. Graupner Bourrée, arr. Magolt Easy Concert Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (Schott)
5 Handel Gavotte, arr. Elliott upper part PF/DB The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 4
(Boosey & Hawkes)
6 Trad. Upon Paul’s Steeple, arr. Nelson The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 4
(Boosey & Hawkes)
7 Schumann The Merry Peasant (The Happy Farmer) The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 4
(from Album for the Young, Op. 68), arr. Elliott or (Boosey & Hawkes) or
arr. Suzuki Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 2, Revised Edition (Alfred)
8 Mozart Passe-pied, arr. Dehant with repeats La Contrebasse classique, Vol. A (Combre)
9 C. Petzold Minuet in D, BWV Anh. II 114, arr. Elliott The Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook for Double Bass
(Bartholomew)
10 Schumann Soldiers’ March (from Album for the Young, Double Bass Solo 1, 2019 Edition (OUP)
Op. 68), arr. Hartley upper part DUET
B 1 Dvořák Largo (from Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New Easy Concert Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (Schott)
World’), arr. Mohrs
2 Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, arr. Mohrs Easy Concert Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (Schott)
3 Katrina Hungry Old Owl (No. 10 from Feathered Friends) Katrina Gordon: Feathered Friends (Recital Music)
Gordon
4 G. Nicks The Little Sailor Yorke Solos for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (Yorke) or
Bass is Best! Yorke Mini-Bass Book 1 (Yorke)
5 Tony Osborne Procession of Kings (No. 8 from The Double Bass Tony Osborne: The Double Bass Sings (Piper)
Sings)
6 Rodgers & Edelweiss (from The Sound of Music), Abracadabra Double Bass, Book 1 (Collins Music)
Hammerstein arr. Lillywhite, Marshall, Hussey & Sebba PF/DB
7 Michael Rose Ballad I Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
8 M. Stanfield & Friday’s Child, adapted Elliott Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 2 (Boosey &
S. Barlow Hawkes)
9 Trad. English Greensleeves, arr. Elliott The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 4
(Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Trad. Welsh All Through the Night, arr. Nelson upper part The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 4
PF/DB (Boosey & Hawkes)
C 1 Arlen & We’re off to see the wizard (from The Wizard of Abracadabra Double Bass, Book 1 (Collins Music)
Harburg Oz), arr. Lillywhite, Marshall, Hussey & Sebba
PF/DB
2 Keith Ramon Granite, adapted Elliott Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 2 (Boosey &
Cole Hawkes)
3 James Blues in D (No. 3 from Bow that Bass!) James Cruttenden: Bow that Bass! (Recital Music)
Cruttenden
4 Caroline Emery Dinosaur Dance Bass is Best! Yorke Mini-Bass Book 1 (Yorke)
& Rodney
Slatford
5 Rodney Welsh Hungarian Dance lower part DUET Bass is Best! Yorke Mini-Bass Book 1 (Yorke)
Slatford


6 Thomas Smooth Operator Vamoosh Double Bass, Book 2 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
7 Herz Galoppe, arr. Slatford & Bullard Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
8 Giles Swayne Lazybones Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
9 Christopher The Caretaker (No. 7 from Microjazz for Double Christopher Norton: Microjazz for Double Bass (Boosey
Norton Bass) & Hawkes)
10 Trad. March of the Kings, arr. Elliott The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 4
SOLO OR PF ACCOMP. (Boosey & Hawkes)

GRADE 3
A 1 Aprile Solfeggio No. 3, arr. Slatford & Bullard Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
upper part; ornamentation optional PF/DB
2 L. Couperin Menuet de Poitou, arr. Slatford & Wells Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
without DC
3 attrib. J. S. First Minuet in D minor, BWV Anh. II 121, The Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook for Double Bass
Bach arr. Elliott with 1st repeat (Bartholomew)
4 Gerhard Menuett and Trio Yorke Solos for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (Yorke)
Deutschmann
5 Diabelli Scherzo, arr. Dehant La Contrebasse classique, Vol. A (Combre)
6 Thomas Big Dipper upper part PF/DB Vamoosh Double Bass, Book 2 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
7 Haydn Minuet and Trio, arr. Elliott Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 3 (Boosey &
Hawkes)
8 Mozart May Time, arr. Suzuki Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 2, Revised Edition (Alfred)
9 Verdi Grand March (from Aïda), arr. Schofield Amazing Solos for Double Bass (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Warlock Basse-Danse (from Capriol Suite), Subterranean Solos (Bartholomew)
arr. K. & J. Hartley
B 1 Berbiguier Andante grazioso, arr. Elliott upper part DUET Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 3 (Boosey &
Hawkes)
2 Edward Jones Glwysen, arr. Huws Jones Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 3 (Boosey &
Hawkes)
3 Borodin Prince Igor, arr. Mohrs Easy Concert Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (Schott)
4 Christine Romance (No. 4 from Bass-Time Beginners) Christine Donkin: Bass-Time Beginners (Recital Music)
Donkin
5 Grieg Norwegian Dance, arr. K. & J. Hartley Subterranean Solos (Bartholomew)
6 Gurlitt Voyage de nuit, arr. Dehant La Contrebasse classique, Vol. A (Combre)
7 Kern & Ol’ Man River (from Show Boat), arr. Slatford & Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)
Hammerstein Bullard
8 Alan Menken Beauty and the Beast, arr. Lillywhite, Marshall, Abracadabra Double Bass, Book 1 (Collins Music)
& Ashman Hussey & Sebba upper part PF/DB
9 Merle Mummers (Danse grotesque) Festival Performance Solos: String Bass (Carl Fischer)
10 Tony Osborne Russian Song (No. 11 from The Double Bass Sings) Tony Osborne: The Double Bass Sings (Piper)
C 1 Baklanova Mazurka, arr. Close & Sassmannshaus Early Start on the Double Bass, Vol. 3 (Bärenreiter)
2 Jan Faulkner Rio Rumba (No. 8 from Second Bass) Jan Faulkner: Second Bass (Recital Music)
3 S. Foster Camptown Races, arr. Nelson The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 4
SOLO OR PF ACCOMP. (Boosey & Hawkes)
4 Boguslaw Glissando Duet upper part DUET Early Start on the Double Bass, Vol. 2 (Bärenreiter)
Furtok
5 Thomas Rumba Cucumba Vamoosh Double Bass, Book 2 (Vamoosh)
Gregory
6 Teppo Scott (3rd movt from Jazz-Sonatine [No. 1]) Teppo Hauta-Aho: Pizzicato Pieces, Book 1
Hauta-Aho SOLO (Recital Music)
7 W. K. Lyons Goblin’s Dance, arr. Suzuki Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 2, Revised Edition (Alfred)
8 Sheila Nelson Toad in the Hole Technitunes for Double Bass (Boosey & Hawkes)
upper part; without improvisation PF/DB
9 Tony Osborne Bassa Nova (No. 3 from Junior Jazz Book 1) Tony Osborne: Junior Jazz Book 1 (Recital Music)
pizz. or arco or combination
10 Michael Rose Jumbo Rag (from A Sketchbook for Double Bass) Michael Rose: A Sketchbook for Double Bass (ABRSM)

GRADE 4
A 1 J. S. Bach March in G, arr. Suzuki Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 2, Revised Edition (Alfred)
2 attrib. Minuet in C, BWV Anh. II 116, arr. Elliott or The Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook for Double Bass
J. S. Bach arr. Suzuki (Bartholomew) or
Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 3, Revised Edition (Alfred)
3 Bottesini Study No. 9 (from Metodo completo per Bottesini: Method for Double Bass, Part 1 (Yorke)
contrabbasso) SOLO
4 I. Carroll French Bourrée (from Five National Dances for I. Carroll: Five National Dances for Double Bass (Stainer
Double Bass) & Bell)
5 Grieg Hunting Song (No. 4 from Six Songs, Op. 4), Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Slatford & Wells
6 Handel Allegro (from Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 No. 8), Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Slatford & Wells
7 attrib. Pastime with good company, arr. Huws Jones Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 4 (Boosey &
Henry VIII Hawkes)
8 Kummer Rondoletto con allegrezza, arr. Close & Early Start on the Double Bass, Vol. 3 (Bärenreiter)
Sassmannshaus upper part; with piano accomp.
9 A. Thomas Gavotte (from Mignon), arr. K. & J. Hartley Subterranean Solos (Bartholomew)
10 Trad. Sailor’s Hornpipe, arr. Magolt Easy Concert Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2 (Schott)
B 1 Bizet Habanera (from Carmen), arr. Dehant La Contrebasse classique, Vol. B (Combre)
2 F. Boaden Elegy (2nd movt from Petite Suite) F. Boaden: Petite Suite (Yorke)
3 Corelli Largo affetuoso, arr. Mohrs Easy Concert Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2 (Schott)
4 Christine Serenade (No. 6 from Bass-Time Beginners) Christine Donkin: Bass-Time Beginners (Recital Music)
Donkin
5 S. Lancen Berceuse for Baby Hippopotamus S. Lancen: Berceuse for Baby Hippopotamus (Yorke)
6 S. Lancen Si j’étais … Moussorgsky Yorke Solos for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (Yorke)
7 Mozart A Little Melody, arr. Láska Yorke Solos for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (Yorke)
8 Mendelssohn Venetian Gondola Song (from Sechs Lieder, Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
Op. 57), arr. Slatford & Wells
9 Tony Osborne Sweet Dreams (2nd movt from Suite for Eloise) Tony Osborne: Suite for Eloise (Recital Music)
10 Michael Rose Reverie (from A Sketchbook for Double Bass) Michael Rose: A Sketchbook for Double Bass (ABRSM)
C 1 Sébastien An Old-Time Rag (No. 4 from Pieces of Eight) Sébastien Beliah: Pieces of Eight (Recital Music)
Beliah
2 A. Benjamin Jamaican Rumba, arr. Slatford & Wells Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
3 Kabalevsky Cavalryman (from 30 Children’s Pieces, Op. 27), Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
arr. Slatford & Bullard
4 Teppo Allegro moderato (1st movt from Jazz Sonatine Teppo Hauta-Aho: Jazz Sonatine No. 2 (Recital Music)
Hauta-Aho No. 2) SOLO
5 Dennis Hey, Mon! (No. 6 from Eight Progressive Solos for Dennis Leogrande: Eight Progressive Solos for the
Leogrande the Beginner Bassist) Beginner Bassist (Spartan Press)
6 James Barn Dance (from Northern Skies) Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 4 (Boosey &
MacMillan Hawkes)
7 Rona Porter Queen’s Park Rag bass spin optional Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 4 (Boosey &
Hawkes)
8 Tony Osborne Jazz Rock (No. 6 from Junior Jazz Book 1) Tony Osborne: Junior Jazz Book 1 (Recital Music)
pizz. or arco or combination
9 Prokofiev Troika (from Lieutenant Kijé Suite), arr. Schofield Amazing Solos for Double Bass (Boosey & Hawkes)
10 Schlemüller Old Soldiers (March), Op. 12 No. 5, arr. Close & Early Start on the Double Bass, Vol. 3 (Bärenreiter) or
Sassmannshaus or arr. Price Festival Performance Solos: String Bass (Carl Fischer)

GRADE 5
A 1 Bottesini Study No. 25 (from Metodo completo per Bottesini: Method for Double Bass, Part 1 (Yorke)
contrabbasso) SOLO
2 Dittersdorf German Dance, arr. Close & Sassmannshaus Concert Pieces for Double Bass (Bärenreiter)
3 attrib. Adagio and Aria staccata e allegra (1st and 2nd Giovannino: Sonata in A minor (Yorke)
Giovannino movts from Sonata in A minor)
4 Christian Hommage a Vivaldi Christian Gouinguené: Hommage a Vivaldi (Leduc)
Gouinguené
5 Handel Bourrée, arr. Suzuki Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 3, Revised Edition (Alfred)
6 B. Marcello Largo and Allegro (from Sonata, Op. 2 No. 1), Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 5 (Boosey &
arr. Elliott Hawkes)
7 S. Paxton Allegretto (1st movt from Sonata in D, S. Paxton: Sonata in D, Op. 3 No. 2 (Bartholomew)
Op. 3 No. 2), trans. Elliott
8 Purcell Rondeau (from A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Subterranean Solos (Bartholomew)
9 Rameau Le lardon and La boiteuse (from Pieces de Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
clavessin), arr. Slatford & Bullard
10 L. Shitte Étude Bass is Best! Yorke Mini-Bass Book 2 (Yorke)
B 1 P.-M. Dubois Berceuse à Boby (No. 3 from Histoires de P.-M. Dubois: Histoires de contrebasse, Vol. 1 (Billaudot)
contrebasse)
2 Richard No. 7 (from Dix petites concertudes) Richard Dubugnon: Dix petites concertudes, Vol. 2
Dubugnon (Billaudot)
3 Fauré Autumn, Op. 18 No. 3, arr. Slatford & Bullard Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
4 Everett Gates Night Song Everett Gates: Night Song (Bartholomew)
5 Teppo Lullaby Teppo Hauta-Aho: Teppo’s Tunes (Recital Music)
Hauta-Aho
6 Liszt Liebesträume, arr. Elliott Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 5 (Boosey &
Hawkes)
7 Tchaikovsky Chanson triste, arr. Elliott Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 5 (Boosey &
Hawkes)
8 C. Minkler A Gaelic Melody, arr. Suzuki Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 3, Revised Edition (Alfred)
9 J. Reinagle Andante (from Sonatine), arr. Mohrs & Easy Concert Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2 (Schott)
Schlichting
10 Trad. The Jolly Dutchman, arr. Isaac Festival Performance Solos: String Bass (Carl Fischer)
C 1 Bernie, Pinkard Sweet Georgia Brown, arr. Swaim Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 3, Revised Edition (Alfred)
& K. Casey
2 Miles Davis So What, arr. Swaim Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 3, Revised Edition (Alfred)
3 L. Bernstein Cool (from West Side Story), arr. Schofield Amazing Solos for Double Bass (Boosey & Hawkes)
4 Glière Russian Sailors’ Dance (from The Red Poppy), Glière: Russian Sailors’ Dance (Carl Fischer)
arr. Isaac
5 Gounod Funeral March of a Marionette, Gounod: Funeral March of a Marionette (Forsyth)
arr. Wilson-Dickson
6 Henderson Black Bottom, arr. Slatford & Bullard Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
7 A. H. Hill Midnight Caper A. H. Hill: Four Pieces for Double Bass (Stainer & Bell)
8 Moszkowski Spanish Dance No. 2 (from Op. 12), Subterranean Solos (Bartholomew)
9 Tony Osborne Ba-Doo-Wah! (No. 1 from Junior Jazz Book 2) Tony Osborne: Junior Jazz Book 2 (Recital Music)
pizz. only
10 G. M. La cumparsita, arr. Huws Jones Grade by Grade, Double Bass Grade 5 (Boosey &
Rodríguez Hawkes)
GRADE 6
A 1 Bottesini Study No. 50 (from Metodo completo per Bottesini: Method for Double Bass, Part 1 (Yorke)
contrabbasso) SOLO
2 Capuzzi Rondo: Allegro (3rd movt from Concerto in D) Capuzzi: Concerto in D (Yorke)
3 C. Dancla Polka (from Suite No. 1, Op. 123), arr. Close & Concert Pieces for Double Bass (Bärenreiter)
Sassmannshaus
4 De Fesch Minuet I and Minuet II (from Sonata in D minor), De Fesch: Sonata in D minor (Hofmeister)
arr. Siebach & Schlenker
5 Dragonetti Sarabanda: Allegro (from Solo in D minor Dragonetti: Solo in D minor (Doblinger)
‘After Corelli’)
6 Eisengräßer Introduction and Theme and Variation 1 (from Eisengräßer: Variations for Contra Bass on a Favourite
Variations on a Favourite Styrian Folk Song) Styrian Folk-Song (Recital Music) or
treble clef notes may be played 8ve lower Festival Performance Solos: String Bass (Carl Fischer)
7 attrib. Staccato e arioso (3rd movt from Sonata in Giovannino: Sonata in A minor (Yorke)
Giovannino A minor)
8 B. Marcello Adagio (Andante) and Allegro (1st and 4th B. Marcello: Sonata in G (IMC) or
movts from Sonata in G, Op. 2 No. 6) B. Marcello: Six Sonatas (G. Schirmer)
9 S. Paxton The Bush aboon Traquair (A Scots Air) and S. Paxton: Sonata in D, Op. 3 No. 2 (Bartholomew)
Vivace (2nd and 3rd movts from Sonata in D,
Op. 3 No. 2), trans. Elliott
10 Vivaldi Largo (1st movt from Sonata No. 1 in B -, RV 47) Vivaldi: Sonata No. 1 in B -, trans. Zimmermann (IMC) or
Vivaldi: Complete Sonatas for Violoncello (Bärenreiter) or
Vivaldi: Six Sonatas for Violoncello (Schott)
B 1 Beethoven Sonatina, arr. Zimmerman Solos for the Double Bass Player (G. Schirmer)
2 J. F. Burgmüller Nocturne No. 1, arr. Heyes J. F. Burgmüller: Nocturne No. 1 (Recital Music)
3 Gabriel-Marie La Cinquantaine, arr. Elliott or arr. Suzuki Gabriel-Marie: La Cinquantaine (Bartholomew) or Suzuki
Bass School, Vol. 4 (Alfred)
4 Christian Adagio Christian Gouinguené: Adagio (Leduc)
Gouinguené
5 Keÿper Romance Keÿper: Romance and Rondo (Yorke) or
Concert Pieces for Double Bass (Bärenreiter)
6 L. Menuett, arr. Close & Sassmannshaus Concert Pieces for Double Bass (Bärenreiter)
Mendelssohn
7 Anon., Tre giorni, arr. Close & Sassmannshaus or Concert Pieces for Double Bass (Bärenreiter) or
formerly attrib. arr. Zimmermann Festival Performance Solos: String Bass (Carl Fischer)
Pergolesi with 1st repeat in Bärenreiter edn
8 Merle Caballero Festival Performance Solos: String Bass (Carl Fischer)
9 Madenski Marzenie Miniatures, Book 1 (Recital Music)
10 John Walton A Deep Song John Walton: A Deep Song (Yorke)
C 1 D. Bourgeois Allegro commondo (No. 3 from Fantasy Pieces for D. Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Double Bass
Double Bass) SOLO (Brass Wind)
2 Gavin Bryars Room 42 Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)
3 I. Carroll Fantasia in E minor (No. 1 from Three Pieces for I. Carroll: Three Pieces for Double Bass (Forsyth)
Double Bass)
4 V. Elliott Odd Man Out V. Elliott: Odd Man Out (Yorke)
5 Teppo A Little Waltz (Pieni Valssi) Teppo Hauta-Aho: Teppo’s Tunes (Recital Music)
Hauta-Aho


6 David Heyes Tapio (No. 3 from Finnish Sketches) SOLO David Heyes: Finnish Sketches (Recital Music)
7 A. H. Hill The Jester A. H. Hill: Four Pieces for Double Bass (Stainer & Bell)
8 Nölck Tempo di ballo (from Petit album de concert), Concert Pieces for Double Bass (Bärenreiter)
arr. Close & Sassmannshaus
9 Pascal Proust Arcades Pascal Proust: Arcades (Combre)
10 Villoldo El Choclo, arr. Tailor Villoldo: El Choclo for Contrabass (Editions Marc Reift)
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GRADE 7
A 1 Beethoven Minuet, arr. Zimmerman Solos for the Double Bass Player (G. Schirmer)
2 Capuzzi Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in D) Capuzzi: Concerto in D (Yorke)
3 Cimador Allegro (3rd movt from Concerto in G) Cimador: Concerto in G (Yorke)
4 Dragonetti Waltz No. 3 (from 12 Waltzes) 8va optional SOLO Dragonetti: 12 Waltzes for Double Bass Solo (Henle)
5 Galliard Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in F) Galliard: Sonata in F (IMC)
6 attrib. Allegro (1st movt from Sonata in F) Giovannino: Sonata in F (Yorke)
Giovannino
7 Handel Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Handel: Gamba Sonata in C (Recital Music)
Viola da Gamba Sonata in C), arr. Heyes
8 B. Marcello Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from B. Marcello: Sonata in A minor (IMC) or
Sonata in A minor, Op. 2 No. 3) B. Marcello: Six Sonatas (G. Schirmer)
9 Telemann Allegro (4th movt from Sonata in A minor, Telemann: Sonata in A minor (IMC)
TWV 41:a6), trans. Sankey
10 Vivaldi Largo and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Vivaldi: Sonata No. 2 in F major, trans. Zimmermann
Sonata No. 2 in F, RV 41) (IMC) or
low Cs & Ds may be adapted in cello edns Vivaldi: Complete Sonatas for Violoncello (Bärenreiter) or
B 1 J. S. Bach Largo (from BWV 1056), arr. Close & Concert Pieces for Double Bass (Bärenreiter)
Sassmannshaus
2 Glinka Susanin’s Aria, arr. Rimsky-Korsakov Glinka: Two Russian Arias (Recital Music)
3 Hegner Romance Hegner: Romance (Recital Music)
4 Jacob Largo (2nd movt from A Little Concerto) Jacob: A Little Concerto (Yorke)
5 Pichl Andante molto (2nd movt from Concerto in C) Pichl: Concerto in C (Bartholomew)
6 Ratez Cantabile (No. 2 from Six pièces caractéristiques, Ratez: Six pièces caractéristiques, Op. 46: No. 2 Cantabile
Op. 46) (Billaudot) or
Ratez: Characteristic Pieces, Book 1 (Recital Music)
7 Rossini Une larme Rossini: Une larme (Recital Music)
8 Schumann Träumerei, Op. 15 No. 7, arr. Heyes Miniatures, Book 2 (Recital Music)
9 Verdi Aria (from Rigoletto), arr. Zimmerman Solos for the Double Bass Player (G. Schirmer)
10 J. P. Waud Novelette Yorke Solos for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (Yorke)
C 1 D. Bourgeois Tempo di valse (No. 4 from Fantasy Pieces for D. Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Double Bass
2 Boguslaw Concert Piece Early Start on the Double Bass, Vol. 3 (Bärenreiter)
Furtok
3 Hester The Bull Steps Out Hester: The Bull Steps Out (Yorke)
4 B. Hummel Allegro (1st movt from Sonatina, Op. 69b) B. Hummel: Sonatine, Op. 69b (Simrock)
5 Dennis May I? Dennis Leogrande: May I? (Spartan Press)
Leogrande
6 Noskowski Elegy Polonaise Miniatures, Book 1 (Recital Music)
7 Armand Chaconne Solos for the Double Bass Player (G. Schirmer)
Russell
8 Simandl Tempo di polacca, arr. Durkee Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 4 (Alfred)
9 Bertram Pacific Parables SOLO Bertram Turetzky: Pacific Parables (Recital Music)
Turetzky
10 David Walter The Elephant’s Gavotte David Walter: The Elephant’s Gavotte (Yorke)

GRADE 8
A 1 J. S. Bach Courante (from Cello Suite No. 1 in C, J. S. Bach: Solo-Suiten für Kontrabass, Suites 1–3 (Peters)
BWV 1007), trans. Sterling SOLO
2 Cimador Allegro (1st movt from Concerto in G) Cimador: Concerto in G (Yorke)
3 De Fesch Siciliano: Andante and Allemande (1st and 2nd De Fesch: Sonata in D minor (Hofmeister)
movts from Sonata in D minor), arr. Siebach &
Schlenker
4 Dragonetti Waltz No. 6 (from 12 Waltzes) SOLO Dragonetti: 12 Waltzes for Double Bass Solo (Henle)
5 attrib. Adagio and Corrente: Allegro con spirito H. Eccles: Sonata in G minor (IMC)
H. Eccles (3rd and 2nd movts from Sonata in G minor),
trans. Zimmermann
6 Handel Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Solos for the Double Bass Player (G. Schirmer)
Sonata in C minor), arr. Zimmerman
7 Mozart Allegro (1st movt from Bassoon Concerto, K. 191), Mozart: Bassoon Concerto in B -, K. 191 (IMC)
trans. Sankey without 8va ad lib.; ending at b. 152
8 Pichl Allegro moderato (1st movt from Concerto in C) Pichl: Concerto in C (Bartholomew)
9 Telemann Cantabile and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts Telemann: Sonata in E minor (IMC)
from Viola da Gamba Sonata in E minor,
TWV 41:e5), trans. Sankey
10 Vivaldi Largo and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Vivaldi: Sonata No. 3 in A minor, trans. Zimmermann
Sonata No. 3 in A minor, RV 43) (IMC) or
low Cs & Ds may be adapted in cello edns Vivaldi: Complete Sonatas for Violoncello (Bärenreiter) or
B 1 Bellini Final de La somnambule, arr. Bottesini Arias for Double Bass and Piano (Yorke)
2 Bottesini Rêverie Bottesini: Rêverie for Double Bass and Piano
(Recital Music)
3 Dittersdorf Adagio (2nd movt from Concerto No. 2) Dittersdorf: Concertos for Double Bass (Yorke)
4 Fauré Sicilienne, Op. 78, arr. Close & Sassmannshaus Concert Pieces for Double Bass (Bärenreiter)
5 Boguslaw Elegie Concert Pieces for Double Bass (Bärenreiter)
Furtok
6 C. Nielsen Romanze (No. 1 from Fantasy Pieces, Op. 2), C. Nielsen: Fantasy Pieces, Op. 2 (St. Francis Music
trans. Drew Publications)
7 Rachmaninoff Vocalise (No. 14 from 14 Songs, Op. 34), Solos for the Double Bass Player (G. Schirmer)
arr. Zimmerman
8 Sullivan Idyll, arr. Frampton Sullivan: Idyll (Four Bass Music)
9 Tartini Adagio cantabile, Op. 65, trans. Drew Tartini: Adagio cantabile, Op. 65 (St. Francis Music
Publications)
10 Tuláček Chant d’amour (No. 3 from Three Pieces for Tuláček: Three Pieces for Double Bass and Piano
Double Bass and Piano) (Recital Music)
C 1 Christopher Finale: Presto (No. 4 from Four Episodes) Christopher Benstead: Four Episodes (Yorke)
Benstead
2 D. Bourgeois Allegro commodo (No. 8 from Fantasy Pieces for D. Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Double Bass
3 Miloslav Capriccio No. 5 SOLO Miloslav Gajdoš: Selected Works for Bass: Capriccios,
Gajdoš Solos, and Reflexes (Presser)
4 Gouffé Concertino, Op. 10 Gouffé: Concertino, Op. 10 (Billaudot)
5 Gregora Polka complete Gregora: Polka (Recital Music)
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6 Jacob Allegro (3rd movt from A Little Concerto) Jacob: A Little Concerto (Yorke)
with printed cadenza
7 Bryan Kelly Ariel (from Caliban and Ariel) Bryan Kelly: Caliban and Ariel (Yorke)
8 Piazzolla Kicho starting at Allegro Piazzolla: Kicho (Tonos)
9 Semler-Collery Barcarolle et Chanson Bachique complete Semler-Collery: Barcarolle et Chanson Bachique (Leduc)
10 Bertram Blues for Ray SOLO Bertram Turetzky: Blues for Bass (Recital Music)
Turetzky
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Diversity
A number of pieces that have been included in past and current ABRSM syllabuses are now
recognised as being problematic for a range of reasons. The most prominent of these are songs
with links to slavery, minstrel shows, or that come from other forms of entertainment that include
racial prejudices and inappropriate stereotypes prevalent at the time they originated. Many of
these pieces have become part of the musical canon and global public consciousness without
any real understanding or knowledge of their problematic history. As a result, they have been
widely used in teaching, in publications and on exam syllabuses. These pieces are offensive and
inappropriate, both when they originated and now, and are not a reflection of ABRSM’s values.
There are also instances in ‘western’ music where composers have written pieces drawing on
influences or elements from musical cultures outside their own in ways that may be considered
demeaning or inappropriate.
As we all continue to educate ourselves in this area, we at ABRSM are becoming more aware and
sensitive to these problematic associations and are committed to promoting music that reflects
the values of a modern, fair and diverse society as we move forward.
In the meantime, we have chosen to flag any problematic pieces that we are aware of rather than
remove them from any current syllabus entirely (they are marked in the repertoire lists). This
approach is primarily so as not to disadvantage learners and their teachers who have put work
into preparing them for exams in good faith. Instead, we are highlighting that certain pieces have
a problematic history, the fact that racial prejudices exist and are harmful, and that we must all
recognise and learn from history in order to achieve a more inclusive future. In doing so, we hope
that the information may be used as another facet of the learning experience, beyond the music
itself. Teachers and parents/carers may wish to avoid these pieces entirely or exercise caution in
allowing children to research their history, and any lyrics, in more detail.
ABRSM is committed to creating greater diversity, equality and inclusion in the field of music and
we are actively working to achieve this across key areas of our operations. Our Diversity Statement,
and regular updates on progress, can be accessed at www.abrsm.org/diversity-statement.
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This syllabus is specific to Bowed Strings and is part of the

3. Bowed Strings Performance Grades syllabus 2

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Performance Grades: requirements and information

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Preparing for the exam

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2 Thomas Fiery Fiddler with repeats Vamoosh Viola, Book 1 (Vamoosh)

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5 Kenneth Jones Bourrée New Pieces for Viola, Book 1 (ABRSM)

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3. Bowed Strings Performance Grades syllabus 2