Clarinet Syllabus

2009

Clarinet

Classical, Modern & Jazz

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION

The GUILD Music & Speech Education System Australian Guild of Music Education Inc – A0010797V

The Australian Guild, Music and Speech Education System can be broadly divided into two sections: 

Public Examinations for music and speech/drama students from beginner to advanced (Licentiate and Fellowship diplomas)

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Tertiary Courses with Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses for the music industry and Bachelor of Music degree for advanced music training

The public examinations are administered by The Australian Guild of Music Education, Public Examinations Division. These examinations cover practical music, music performance, music theory, practical speech and drama, speech and drama theory, oral communication, spoken language development and choric speaking. The printed syllabi for each type of examination, together with a wide-ranging series of publications forms a comprehensive instructional system to aid teachers in developing the skills of their students. The examinations provide recognition for the student’s work and teacher recognition is achieved through the Australian Guild Teachers Register. The Creative Skills and Higher Educations programs covering courses in music to Certificate IV (CUS40101), Diploma (CUS50101) and Advanced Diploma (CUS60101) and Bachelor of Music degree (V0004629) are provided by the Australian Guild of Music Education, Tertiary Course Division. The AGMED is a Registered Training Organisation approved to deliver these courses in all States of Australia. All the courses are on the National Qualifications Register and may be completed by distance education. Video-tapes and DVDs ensure that students everywhere receive “live” instruction. Tapes and DVDs of tutorial centre sessions are dispatched directly to remote students together with written material. In the Higher Education Program Bachelor of Music degree, articulation agreements may be arranged with other Universities for students who wish to continue their studies beyond a first degree. The Bachelor course, like the others, may be completed by distance education, the Kooyong campus and video material providing the appropriate contact between tutors and students. All enquiries to:

AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION INC Public Examination Division Australian Guild Conservatorium, 451 Glenferrie Road KOOYONG VIC 3144

AUSTRALIA

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VERSION CONTROL Reference: 10-0-5 (20090313) Book Volume Edition Date 10 0 2 19990101 10 0 3 19930101 10 0 4 19941201 10 0 5 20090313

Change New edition, completely re-written Revised Corrections to 1993 edition Cover updated plus AGMS changed to AGMED

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Clarinet Examination Syllabus | Australian Guild of Music Education


AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION (Incorporating the AGMS)

GUILD The Australian Guild of music Education is an music education body dedicated entirely to Distant Education and Tertiary Courses (AGMED (Conservatorium and Faculty of Music) and the AGMED (Public Examination sector) which caters for public examinations in music.

The GUILD encompasses both bodies. The Australian Guild of Music and Speech was/is primarily an examining body in the fields of music and speech. HISTORICAL INFORMATION

The AGMS was formed in 1969 and has Syllabi in all traditional areas. The Guild was the first body to evolve an Electronic Organ Syllabus, a Digital Keyboard Syllabus, a Modern Piano Syllabus and modern Woodwind, Brass and Guitar Syllabi. These modern syllabi have all been very successful. The Guild still unequivocally leads in these areas. The AGMED (Public examination sector) through an Australia wide system of Graded examinations aims to develop music and speech education and skills by promoting uncompromising standards of education in both performing and teaching. To that end, all AGMED Syllabi whether traditional or contemporary have been formulated to promote those ideals. AGMED Syllabi have been innovatively enhanced to allow candidates and teachers full access to a large selection of works in order to progress to their full potential. AGMED Syllabi offer the concept of OWN CHOICE in any List and in any practical subject area on the basis that no one person is the same as another. Many different physical, mental and emotional factors sometimes cause the withdrawal of a candidate’s musical interest when confronted with an uncompromising selection of works, as so often happens in many syllabi. The official Syllabi of the AGMD are designed to meet the needs of private Teachers, Professional Musicians and Educational Institutions, as well as to cater for those whose desire is to pursue the study and practice of their art chiefly for its aesthetic and spiritual values, if not for professional reasons. Because of the character of the AGMED constitution as revealed in the ‘Articles of Association’ the body is particularly suited for such a purpose. Therefore their Lists will be found to be comprehensive, catering for the academically minded, the performing artist and for those who seek recreation, cultured self expression and the development of a rewarding and satisfying professional life. The AGMED conducts many thousands of practical and theory examinations every year throughout Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and in Sabah and Sarawak in Borneo. Malaysia has centres in Kuala Lumpa, Ipoh (North), Penang (Nth West) as well as in the Eastern areas of the country. Additionally, Sabah across the China Sea in North Borneo at Copa, Kinabalu is also a very strong base of Guild activity. Brunei is another successful Centre. An initiative to commence examinations in mainland China is already under way. PUBLICATIONS OUT OF PRINT It is inevitable in any Contemporary Syllabus that publications change and some will go out of print within a space of time. This is unfortunate but a circumstance over which we have no control. TERTIARY PROFESSIONAL COURSES In addition the Guild offer a complete music program to the dedicated student and can offer either by Distance or attendance a range of professional courses in music all fully accredited. VET Level courses include Certificate 1-1V, Diploma and Advanced Diploma. The new government Fee Help scheme is expected to be available in mid year for Diploma and Advanced Diploma students Higher Education Bachelor of Music program is available and offers immediate access to Government FEE HELP. This is not Means Tested. AUSTUDY is available for all courses. Contact the Guild office 03 9822 3111 or the Dean Mobile 0412 327 665, or write to Guild 451 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong Victoria 3122 AUSTRALIA, or visit our WEB SITE www.guildmusic.edu.au



CLARINET SYLLABUS. CLASSICAL. MODERN. JAZZ.

CONTENTS. Page #. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR TEACHERS AND CANDIDATES. General Syllabus Notes. Examination Music. Own Choice. All Syllabi. AGMED Examinations. Memory. Performance. Modern and Jazz Syllabi only. Assessment. Publishers. Reference Book List. Scales and Arpeggios. General Notes and Tempo Listing. Scale and Arpeggio List. For Classical and Modern Clarinet Syllabi. Step One. Two. Three. Grade One. Grade Two. Grade Three. Grade Four. Grade Five. Grade Six. Grade Seven. Proficiency Certificate.

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01. 01. 01. 01. 01. 02. 02. 02. 03. 05.

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06. 06. 06. 07. 07. 07. 08. 08. 09. 09.

ARTICULATION REQUIREMENTS.

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For scales and arpeggios.

CLASSICAL CLARINET SYLLABUS. Step One. Two. Three. Grades. Proficiency Certificate. Associate Diploma. Licentiate Diploma. Fellowship Diploma.

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13. 14. 20. 42. 45. 47. 51.

MODERN CLARINET SYLLABUS. Step One. Two. Three. Grades. Proficiency Certificate. Associate Diploma. Licentiate Diploma.

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52. 53. 54. 73. 76. 78.

JAZZ CLARINET SYLLABUS. (Commences at Grade IV level.) Grades. Proficiency Certificate. Associate Diploma. Licentiate Diploma.

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81. 82. 92. 95. 97.

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MUSIC USED IN THIS COMPLETE SYLLABUS.


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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR TEACHERS AND CANDIDATES. GENERAL SYLLABUS NOTES. This combined Clarinet Syllabus provides a series of examinations commencing at Step One level, thence through Step Two and Three, Grades One to Seven, Proficiency Certificate and the Diploma Division. The three syllabi are based on progressive technical and musical development, the acquisition of a worthwhile repertoire of works and the building of a sound foundation in musicianship. All of the work is carefully graded, and teachers preparing students for these examinations, which provide for a wide range of abilities, will have a very useful outline upon which to develop their lessons. All Syllabi should be used in conjunction with the current AGMED Handbook, so that requirements and conditions can be met. For the convenience of both candidates and teachers, Ear Tests and General Knowledge Sections for each Grade and Diploma level have been included in the actual syllabus requirements rather than in a separate section as in the earlier editions.

EXAMINATION MUSIC. All of the chosen music provides a basis for a sound foundation and a pleasing repertoire. A few items in the Examination Lists are published in a number of alternative versions. Care should be taken to ensure that the correct edition for the specific Grade standard is obtained. From GRADE SIX onwards, where there are Four Lists, the Classical Syllabus music should reflect as far as is possible, the four main periods in musical development: viz:List A. List B. List C. List D.

Baroque. Contrapuntal. Polyphonic Period. Classical Period. Romantic or National Period. Modern Period. 20th Century.

OWN CHOICE. ALL SYLLABI. As an aid to individual student development, an OWN CHOICE section is included in every Grade and Diploma List throughout the entire three syllabi. The only exception to this concession is in List D in Grades SIX and SEVEN in the Classical Syllabus. However, this concession should only be used sparingly as the Lists in most cases are musically and technically adequate for the candidate. In Preliminary and in Grades One and Two, the OWN CHOICE selection is left to the discretion of the teacher and/or the candidate. From Grade THREE onwards, it is normal procedure to apply to the AGMED for permission to include OWN CHOICE works in a candidate's examination program. Generally. a photo copy of the first page of the work should be forwarded to the AGMED office. Teachers and candidates should be most careful to maintain adequate contrast in style and comparable difficulty when selecting an OWN CHOICE work.

AGMED EXAMINATIONS. AGMED examinations provide an excellent goal for students in their music studies. They give a sense of purpose and direction and can be undertaken in addition to other music activities. They are not meant to be the only event in a student's musical year. The report provides a reliable assessment of a candidate's progress and contributes to the student's overall musical development.

MEMORY. Although not a Grade requirement, the playing of all music from memory is to be encouraged. Memory work is required in the Associate and Licentiate Diploma practical examinations.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION IMPORTANT NOTES FOR TEACHERS AND CANDIDATES. Continued. PERFORMANCE. MODERN AND JAZZ SYLLABI ONLY. It is expected that teachers and candidates will give careful consideration to the development of technical skill and musical ability so that the necessary styling demands of the music be adequately met. Individualism, creativeness and improvisational ability is to be constantly encouraged in all grade levels in order to prepare for the demands of the Proficiency Certificate and Diploma examinations. Generally in all Lists, it is recommended that a minimum of 2 choruses be played when the chosen piece is in simple binary form. It is expected that the candidate will become familiar with most modern styles and rhythms during their course of study in these modern areas.

ASSESSMENT. Examiners will consider the following points. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i.

Manner of standing and holding the instrument. Articulation. Breathing, embouchure and general technical control. Quality and clarity of tone. Accuracy of time and tempo. Tuning. Phrasing, dynamic control and range. Style. Fluency.

Candidates must use the recognised normal pitch, and in the manipulation of the instrument, should use minimum finger movement. Candidates must provide their own accompanist who may remain in the Examination room only whilst performing that task. The teacher may act as accompanist, but not the Examiner, except in the case of an accompanied sight reading test. The tuning of the instrument is entirely the responsibility of the candidate, the accompanist or the teacher. The Examiner must not assist in this task. Candidates must bring their own music stand to the Examination room.

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PUBLISHERS. Southern Music Company. International Music Company. Oxford University Press. MelBay-Modern Music Craft. Boosey & Hawkes.

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SMC. IMC. OUP. MB/MMC. B & H.


AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION RECOMMENDED REFERENCE BOOKS. For more comprehensive listing, refer to the AGMED Handbook.

RUDIMENTS. A Dictionary of Musical Terms. A Student's Dictionary of Music. Dictionary of Musical Terms. General Knowledge for Music Students. Hints on Working Rudiments Questions. Modern Chords. A comprehensive Guide. Questions and Exercises on Rudiments of Music. Rudiments of Music. Rudiments of Music. The Rudiments of Music.

Greening. W.Lovelock. Baker. W.Lovelock. W.Lovelock. Lorrel Sheridan. A.Johnstone. J.A.Johnstone. Macpherson. W.Lovelock.

Williams. Bell. Allans. Allans. Elkin. L.S.Pub. Allans. Allans. Williams. Bell.

HARMONY. A Guide to Elementary Harmony. Advanced Harmony For Students. Harmonisation of Melody at the Keyboard. Know Your Harmony - Step by Step. Harmony and Composition. Harmony and Style. Book 1. Harmony for Students. Keyboard Harmony and Improvisation. Melody and Harmony. Practical Harmony. The Harmonization of Bach's Chorales. Writing Music. 108 Exercises in Harmonisation. 371 Chorals.

E.Thiman. J.A.Steele. D.Pilling. Dulcie Holland. A.Burnard. Long. J.Steele. K.Simpson. Macpherson. Macpherson. W.Lovelock. Lawless & Podoliak. W.Lovelock. J.S.Bach.

Faber. Allans. Forsyth. Castle. Allans. Chester. Allans. Lengnick. Williams. Williams. Imp.1092. WaterLoo. Elkin. Any Edition.

COUNTERPOINT. Free Counterpoint. Free Counterpoint in Two Parts. Introduction to Counterpoint. Practical Free Counterpoint. Strict Counterpoint. Primer 68. Studies in Counterpoint. Two Part Writing. Two Part Writing-Step by Step.

W.Lovelock. J.Steele. Morris. E.Thiman. Gladstone. Macpherson. W.Lovelock. Dulcie Holland.

Hammond. Allans. OUP. Faber. Novello. Williams. Imp.1093. Castle.

Leckie. Hunt. Leckie. S.Macpherson. W.Lovelock. A.Warburton.

Allans. B & H. Allans. Williams. Imp 974. Longmans.

M.Hyde. W.Lovelock. Macpherson. J.Steele. Dulcie Holland. Thiman.

Allans. Hammond. Williams. Allans. Mod.Mus. Faber.

MELODY. A Hundred Melodic Tests. Construction & Writing Simple Melodies. Melodies and Their Treatment. Melody. Melody Writing. Melody Writing and Analysis.

FORM. Examples. Binary, Ternary & Rondo Form Melodies. Form in Brief. Form in Music. Handbook of Musical Form. Musical Form Explained. Musical Form for Examination Students.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION RECOMMENDED REFERENCE BOOKS. Continued. HISTORY. A Concise History of Music. A History of Western Music. Music in The Baroque Era. Music in The Romantic Era. Romanticism and The Twentieth Century. Score Reading, Form and History. Summary of Musical History. Primer 42. The Book of Modern Composers. The Golden Encyclopedia of Music. The Growth of Music.

W.Lovelock. Grout. Bukofyer. Einstein. Mellers. A.Warburton. Parry. D.Ewen. Lloyd. Colles.

Bell. Dent. Dent. Dent. Rockliff. Longmans. Novello. Knopf. Hamlin. OUP.

CLARINET. PART ONE. Playing The Scales For Clarinet. The Clarinet. The Clarinet. The New Road to Clarinet Playing.

G.Reeves. G.Rendall. J.Brymer.

Allans. Williams & Norgate. Macdonald & James. Cramer-Castle.

MODERN & JAZZ CLARINET. PART TWO. Jazz Composers Companion. Jazz Improvisation and Harmony. Modern Improvisation and Harmony. Scales for Jazz Improvisation. The Jazz Language.

A.Phillips. A.Phillips. Dan Haerle. Dan Haerle.

Consolidated. EMI. EMI. Studio PR-Castle. Studio PR-Castle.

SAXOPHONE. PART ONE. Adolphe Sax. 1814-1894. Overtone Practice on the Saxophone. Saxophone Method. Vol.2. Studies in High Harmonics. The Saxophone Bedside Book. The Technique of the Saxophone. 125 Ans de Musique pour Saxophone.

W.Horwood. Egon. Michael Furstner. M.F.QLD. Mel Bay-Modern Music Craft. Ted Nash. MCA. P.Harvey. Fentone 147. Berklee-Castle. J.M.Londeix. Leduc.

MODERN AND JAZZ SAXOPHONE. PART TWO. Creative Reading Studies for Saxophone. Improvising Jazz Sax. Jazz Composers Companion. Jazz Development for the Saxophonist. Jazz Improvisation and Harmony. Jazz Riffs. Charley Gerard. Modern Improvisation and Harmony. Scales for Jazz Improvisation. The Jazz Language.

Berklee-Castle. Amsco. Consolidated. Mel Bay-Modern Music Craft. Phillips EMI. Amsco. A.Phillips. EMI. Studio. Dan Haerle. Studio P/R-Castle.

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SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS. COMBINED CLARINET SYLLABUS. Scales and Arpeggios have been selected to allow for that essential natural growth in instrumental control and key development to occur. All scales and arpeggios must be played from memory. Any recognised standard edition manual of scales and arpeggios may be used. Correct fingering and accurate, fluent playing of all scales and arpeggios is essential.

TEMPO. The suggested scale tempo for each particular grade is to be interpreted as an approximate speed. Scales and arpeggios must be fluent at all times, and clarity, tone, control and accuracy should never be sacrificed for excessive tempo. The technical level for each Grade should be duly regarded, although reasonable tempo modifications are allowable. The metronome indications placed at the beginning of each Grade requirement are an indication only of the speed required for that particular Grade.

NOTE:- The Classical and Modern Syllabi in this publication HAVE THE SAME SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS listed for each Step, Grade and also for the Proficiency Certificate, and are interchangeable in this regard. However, there are small changes in the Jazz syllabus. Always refer at all times to the appropriate Syllabus for exact requirements.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM METRONOME SETTINGS. SCALES.

ARPEGGIOS.

STEPS. One. Two. Three.

One crotchet = One crotchet = One crotchet =

MM 80 MM 80 MM 80

MM 80 MM 80 MM 80

One One One One One One One One

MM 92 MM 120 MM 92/2 Quavers MM 120/2 " MM 76/4 Semi Quavers. MM 84/4 " " MM 92/4 " " MM 96/4 " "

MM 92 MM 120 MM 92/2 Quavers. MM 120/2 " MM 76/4 Semi Quavers. MM 84/4 " " MM 92/4 " " MM 96/4 " "

GRADES. One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Proficiency.

crotchet = crotchet = crotchet = crotchet = crotchet = crotchet = crotchet = crotchet =

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS. CLASSICAL & MODERN CLARINET SYLLABUS. NOTE:- The following SCALE and ARPEGGIO list has been compiled for the convenience of teachers and students. But refer to the appropriate Syllabus and Grade for range, special requirements, additions and/or deletions. JAZZ SYLLABUS not shown in this list.

ARTICULATION. See Pages 11-13 for patterns which will be requested by the Examiner. Always refer to the appropriate Syllabus. SCALE and ARPEGGIO RANGE. From GRADE TWO onwards, all scales and arpeggios are to be played two octaves if possible, unless otherwise indicated.

STEP ONE. PREPARATORY. RANGE. Low G to C. One and a half octaves. SCALES.

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. G. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 80. ARTICULATION. Tongued only. Major. G. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 80. ARTICULATION. Tongued only.

One octave.

One octave.

STEP TWO. ELEMENTARY. RANGE. Low F to C One and half octaves. SCALES.

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. F. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 80. ARTICULATION. Tongued only. Major. F. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 80. ARTICULATION. Tongued only.

One octave.

One octave.

STEP THREE. PRELIMINARY. RANGE. Low G to C. One and a half octaves. SCALES.

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. C. G. Harmonic Minor. A. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 80. ARTICULATION. Tongued only. Major. C. G. Minor. A. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 80. ARTICULATION. Tongued only.

One octave.

One octave.

GRADE ONE. RANGE. Low E to Bb. Two and a quarter octaves. SCALES.

ARPEGGIOS.

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Major. F. G. Harmonic Minor. A. E. Chromatic. E. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 92. ARTICULATION. See Page 11. No 1 a)b)c). Major. F. G. Minor. A. E. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 92. ARTICULATION. See Page 12. No 14 a)b).


One octave. One octave.

One octave.

AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS. COMBINED CLARINET SYLLABUS. Continued.

GRADE TWO. RANGE. Low E to C. Two and three quarter octaves. SCALES.

Major. C. Bb. D. Harmonic Minor. A. G. B. Melodic Minor. A. Chromatic. E. F or G. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 120. ARTICULATION. See Page 11. No 1 & 2. a)b)c). 7. 10 b).

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. C. Bb. D. Minor. A. G. C. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 120. ARTICULATION. See Page 12. No 14 a)b). 15. b)c).

One octave.

Two octaves.

One octave.

GRADE THREE. RANGE. Low E to top E. Three octaves. SCALES.

Major. Ab. Eb. E. Harmonic Minor. F. C. C#. Melodic Minor. D. Chromatic. E. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 92. (2 Quavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 3 a)b)c). 8 a)b). 11 b).

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. Ab. Eb. E. Minor. F. C. C#. D. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 92. (2 Quavers.) ARTICULATION. See Page 12. No 16 a)c).

GRADE FOUR. RANGE. Low E to F. Three octaves and one note. SCALES.

Major. B. F#. Db. Harmonic Minor. G#. Eb. Bb. Melodic Minor. E. Major 3rds. C. Chromatic. Commencing on Low E. Three octaves. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 120. (2 Quavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 3 a)b)c). 8 a)b). 11 b).

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. B. F#. Db. Minor. G#. Eb. Bb. E. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 120. (2 Quavers.) ARTICULATION. See Page 12. No 16 a)c).

SUSTAIN.

Single notes selected from the scale of B Major above.

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GRADE FIVE. RANGE. Low E to top G. Three and a quarter octaves. SCALES.

Major.

E. G. D. Ab. Harmonic Minor. E. G. D. B. Melodic Minor. F. Melodic Minor. C. Major 3rds. D. Chromatic. E. F or F#. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 76. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 4 a)b)e)f). 9 a). 12 b).

Three octaves. Three octaves. Three octaves. Two octaves. Three octaves.

ARPEGGIOS.

E. G. Three octaves. D. Ab. Minor. E. G. D. B. F. Dominant 7th. In the key of C or G or F. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 76. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Page 12. No 17 a)b).

SUSTAIN.

Single notes selected from the G or Ab Major above.

Major.

GRADE SIX. RANGE. Low E to top A. Three and a half octaves. SCALES.

Major.

F. Three octaves. Ab. Bb. D. Harmonic Minor. F#. Three octaves. A. C#. B. Melodic Minor. F#. Three octaves. A. C#. B. Major 3rds. A or Eb. Chromatic. From E or F. Three octaves. Whole Tone. C. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 84. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 4 a)b)f). 5. 9 a). 12 b).

ARPEGGIOS.

SUSTAIN.

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Double tonguing required at this grade level. Major. Ab. Bb. F. D. Minor. F#. C#. A. B. Dominant 7th. In the keys of D. A or Eb. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 84. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 12 & 13. No 17 a)b)d). 18. 20 b). 22 a)b). Double tonguing required at this grade level. Single notes selected from any of the major scales listed above.



GRADE SEVEN. RANGE. Low E to top A. Three and a half octaves. SCALES.

Major. Db. Bb. F#. B. Harmonic Minor. D#. A#. Eb. Ab. Melodic Minor. D#. A#. Eb. Ab. Major 3rds. E. H/Minor 3rds. A. Whole tone. E or F. Chromatic. F. G or Ab. Three octaves. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 92. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 4 a)b)f). 6. 9 a). 12 b). Triple tonguing required at this grade level.

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. Db. Bb. F#. B. Minor. D#. A#. Eb. Ab. Major Inversion. Db. Minor Inversion. Eb. Dominant 7th. In the keys of Db or Bb. Diminished 7th. In the keys of Eb or F#. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 92. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 12 & 13. No 17 a)b)d). 19. 20 b). 22 a)b). Triple tonguing required at this grade level.

SUSTAIN.

F or G major scale played in minims.

Two octaves.

PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE. RANGE. Low E to top A. Three and a half octaves. SCALES.

Major. Eb. F. C#. Bb. Harmonic Minor. G. B. Bb. C#. Melodic Minor. G. B. Bb. C# Major 3rds. C. Db. Whole tone. E. G. Chromatic. B. Bb or C#. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 96. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. Any pattern given.

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. Eb. F. C#. Bb. Minor. G. B. Bb. C#. Major Inversion. Ab. Minor Inversion. Bb. Dominant 7th. In the keys of F#. Db. Cb. Diminished 7th. In the keys of C#. Gb. Cb. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 96. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 12 & 13. Any pattern given.

SUSTAIN.

Any Major or Minor scale (both forms) in minims.

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Two octaves.

AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION FLUTE. CLARINET. SAXOPHONE. ARTICULATION PATTERNS FOR SCALES. Any one articulation pattern must be maintained throughout the scale.

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JAZZ ARTICULATIONS. At the appropriate Grade tempo. 28. a)

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CLASSICAL CLARINET SYLLABUS 1993. STEP ONE.

PREPARATORY.

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STEP TWO.

ELEMENTARY.

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STEP THREE.

PRELIMINARY.

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GRADE ONE.

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GRADE TWO.

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GRADE THREE.

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GRADE FOUR.

" 30.

GRADE FIVE.

" 33.

GRADE SIX.

" 36.

GRADE SEVEN.

" 39.

PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE.

" 42.

ASSOCIATE.

" 45.

LICENTIATE PERFORMER.

" 47.

LICENTIATE TEACHER.

" 50.

FELLOWSHIP DIPLOMA.

" 51.

Teachers have the choice of entering their student(s) at any examination level except for the Associate and Licentiate Diplomas. Entry to this area is through the Proficiency Certificate. Preliminary and the early grade examinations are intended to ensure that sound technical foundations are laid, and also to accustom very young students to examination conditions and demands. No 'system' is insisted upon and any recognised fingering pattern, scale book or basic Tutor is acceptable in the examination work submitted. The work in these examinations should not be played excessively quickly, nor yet be unduly retarded. Examiners will watch for correct instrument position and for a developing embouchure and finger technique. Accuracy and clarity of tone are important, so therefore all unnecessary movement should be eliminated. Remember that a relaxed control should always be the aim. Special attention should be given to the development of technique especially for the playing of scales and exercises. Co-ordination and precision of control must be encouraged and constantly corrected by the teacher. Indeed, everything must be closely supervised to ensure the correct development of good habits. A sound technique needs to be cultivated right from the beginning.

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Classical Clarinet Examination Syllabus | Australian Guild of Music Education

AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION STEP ONE. PREPARATORY EXAMINATION. Examination time. 10 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. TECHNICAL WORK. From memory.

20 Marks.

RANGE.

Low G to C. One and a half octaves.

SCALES.

Major. G. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 80. ARTICULATION. Tongued only.

One octave.

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. G. PATTERN. G.B.D.G.D.B.G. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 80. ARTICULATION. Tongued only.

One octave.

PERFORMANCE.

Three Lists required. A. B. C. Piano Accompaniment is optional. Memory work is encouraged, but is not essential. Refer to 'OWN CHOICE'. Page 2.

LIST A. Own Choice.

One selection required.

15 Marks. No AGMED approval required.

LIST B. Own Choice.



LIST C. Own Choice.



SUGGESTED BOOKS. A Tune a Day. Abracadabra. Clarinet. J. Rutland. A & C Black. An excellent Tuitional Book with many small solos suited for Step Levels. 125 Easy Classical Studies. Teach Yourself Electronic Keyboards. Hansen House. For Children Only. Teach Yourself Electronic Keyboards. Hansen House. Classic. Teach Yourself Electronic Keyboards. Hansen House. Old Timers.

NOTE:-

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When selecting 'Own Choice' examination music, it is necessary that the music chosen for each List be well contrasted in both mood and tempo to allow the student to display developing skill and musicianship. Music which exceeds the recommended range is acceptable.



STEP ONE. PREPARATORY. Continued. SIGHT READING.

10 Marks.

To orally read the notes for up to four bars from the Treble Stave. The Examiner will use one of the examination pieces presented and will point to each note. Note values not required.

EAR TESTS.

8 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a short two bar phrase played twice by the Examiner. No note value smaller than a crotchet.

PITCH. To state which is the higher or lower of two notes played consecutively by the Examiner in the immediate range above Middle C. Not less than an OCTAVE apart. First time: forte. f Second time: piano. p

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.

The candidate will be asked to identify and name the Brace, Bar-lines, Double Bar-line, Stave or Staff, Clefs, Semibreves, Minims and Crotchets. As found in the repertoire.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION STEP TWO. ELEMENTARY EXAMINATION. Examination time. 10 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. TECHNICAL WORK. From memory.

20 Marks.

RANGE.

Low F to C One and half octaves.

SCALES.

Major. F. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 80. ARTICULATION. Tongued only.

One octave.

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. F. PATTERN. F.A.C.F.C.A.F. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 80. ARTICULATION. Tongued only.

One octave.

PERFORMANCE.


LIST A. Own Choice.



LIST B. Own Choice.



LIST C. Own Choice.




NOTE:-

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STEP TWO. ELEMENTARY EXAMINATION. Continued. SIGHT READING.

10 Marks.

A short simple phrase of two (2) bars in 4/4 time or four (4) bars in 3/4 time. Consisting of minims and crotchets.

EAR TESTS.

8 Marks.


PITCH. To state which is the higher or lower of two notes played consecutively by the Examiner in the immediate range above Middle C. Not less than an FIFTH apart. First time: forte. f Second time: piano. p

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.

Questions on rudiments as set for Steps One as follows. The Brace, Bar-lines, Double Bar-line, Stave or Staff, Clefs, Semibreves, Minims and Crotchets. In addition, simple time, the function of a dot after a note, a sharp, a flat and the natural sign. Simple dynamic signs:- crescendo. diminuendo. mp. f. mf. as found in the examination music. The outline given, is a guide to the candidate. The Examiner may choose to ask any reasonable question relative to the grade in order to reach an assessment.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION STEP THREE. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION. Examination time. 15 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. TECHNICAL WORK. From memory.

20 Marks.

RANGE.

Low G to C. One and a half octaves.

SCALES.

Major. C. G. Harmonic Minor. A. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 80. ARTICULATION. Tongued only.

One octave.

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. Minor. PATTERN.

One octave.

C. G. A. C.E.G.C.G.E.C. G.B.D.G.D.B.G. A.C.E.A.E.C.A. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 80. ARTICULATION. Tongued only.

PERFORMANCE.


LIST A. Own Choice.



LIST B. Own Choice.



LIST C. Own Choice.




NOTE:-

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STEP THREE. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION. Continued. SUGGESTED PIECES. The Complete Clarinet Player. Omnibus Edition. Unaccompanied. Book 1. Au Clair De La Lune. Any one. Love Me Tender. The Banks of the Ohio. When The Saints Go Marching In. Tune a Day. A Capital Ship. Page 33. French Folk Song. Page 23. Marine's Hymn. Page 34. There's Music in the Air. Page 21. Mulberry Bush. Page 35. Pop Goes the Weasel. Page 35. Oats and Beans. Page 35. Row, Row Your Boat. Page 35.

SIGHT READING.

Paul Harvey.

Wise Publications.

Any two on Page 35.

10 Marks.

A short simple phrase of two (2) bars in 4/4 time or four (4) bars in 3/4 time. Consisting of minims and crotchets, but may include a semibreve.

EAR TESTS.

8 Marks.


PITCH. To state which is the higher or lower of two notes played consecutively by the Examiner. Not less than an THIRD apart. First time: forte. f Within the octave above Middle C. Second time: piano. p Within the octave below Middle C.

NOTE:-

Ear tests in the three Step examinations are basically the same and are designed to cumulatively train and reinforce the student's listening skills. This concept is further strengthened in the Grade One Ear Tests.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.

All rudiments as set for Steps One and Two as follows. The Brace, Bar-lines, Double Bar-line, Stave or Staff, Clefs, Semibreves, Minims and Crotchets. Simple time, the function of a dot after a note, a sharp, a flat and the natural sign. Simple dynamic signs:crescendo. diminuendo. mp. f. mf. as found in the examination music. In addition, signs and terms found in the examination pieces. Key and time signatures. Triplets, tones and semitones. The outline given, is a guide to the candidate. The Examiner may choose to ask any reasonable question relative to the grade in order to reach an assessment.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE ONE EXAMINATION. Examination Time. 15 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. NOTE:- The AGMED strongly RECOMMENDS that the Preliminary THEORY Examination be passed in the same year as the GRADE ONE or GRADE TWO Practical examination. This examination is NOT a prerequisite, but will assist in adequately preparing the candidate for the demands of the higher theory grades when they are needed as pre-requisites. For requirements, see the AGMED Handbook. TECHNICAL WORK. From memory. RANGE. SCALES.

ARPEGGIOS.

20 Marks.

E below Middle C to Bb. Two and a quarter octaves. Major. F. G. Harmonic Minor. A. E. Chromatic. E. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 92. ARTICULATION. See Page 11. No 1 a)b)c). Major. F. G. Minor. A. E. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 92. ARTICULATION. See Page 12. No 14 a)b).

PERFORMANCE.

Three Lists required. A. B. C. Memory work is encouraged, but is not essential. Refer to 'OWN CHOICE'. Page 2. Music which exceeds the recommended range is acceptable.

LIST A.


A Clarinet Primer. Page 15. Staccato Song. Page 19. Melody. Elementary Method for Clarinet. Lesson 6. No 7 & 8. Lesson 7. No 5. Kummer Etudes. With Cassette. No 2. 3. 5. 12. Lazarus Method. Page 30 No 7. Page 34. No 1. Learn as You Play Clarinet. Page 17. Rigaudon. Page 18. Exercise 2. Page 19. Ellacombe. Lesson 6. No 7 and 8. Lesson 7. No 5. Thurston Tutor. Page 14. No 15. 16. 17. Page 15. No 23. Page 16. No 25. Page 19. No 28. Own Choice.

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One octave.

15 Marks. MB/MMC.

Either one. Rubank. Either one. MB/MMC.Castle. Any one. Either one. B & H. Any one.

B & H. Any one.

No AGMED approval required.



GRADE ONE EXAMINATION. Continued. LIST B.


Below The Break. First Album For Clarinet. Choral Symphony Theme. Allemande. Clarinet Series. Elementary Book 2. Von Fremden Laendern and Menschen. Easy Contest and Recital Solos For Clarinet. Rigaudon First Clarinet Album. No 5. Sarabande. Either one. No 6. Minuet. First Pieces for Bb Clarinet Book. No 3. Rigaudon. The Young Clarinettist. Vol 1. No 2. Fairest Isle. Either one. No 3. Rockingham. Tunes and Dances. Page 3. Chorale. Own Choice. LIST C.

Beethoven. Gervaise. Jack Brymer. Schumann.

Cramer-Castle. Edito Musica Budapest. Weinberger. Studio PR/Castle.

Purcell. Pamela Weston.

Schott.

Benoy and Bryce. OUP.

OUP. J.S.Bach. No AGMED approval required.


Below The Break. First Album For Clarinet. Gymnopedie No 1. Any one. Largo. Reapers Song. Clarinet Series. Elementary Book 2. Lullaby for Susan. Easy Contest and Recital Solos For Clarinet. Allegro. First Clarinet Album. No 1. Cradle Song. First Book of Clarinet Solos. Page 4. Prelude. Song of Volga Boatmen. Page 5. Pierrot. Riding a Donkey. Page 6. Romance. Page 7. Finnish Folk Song. Page 8. Shepherd's Hey. The Merry Peasant. First Pieces for Bb Clarinet Book. No 8. Hymn of Joy. Either one. No 19. Come, Let's Be Merry. Learn as You Play Clarinet. Page 22. Granite. Second Clarinet Album. The Wild Horseman. The Young Clarinettist. Vol 1. No 1. Drink To Me Only. Either one. No 4. Barbara Allen. Own Choice.

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20 Marks.

20 Marks. Cramer-Castle. Satie. Dvorak. Schumann. Jack Brymer. Ridout.

Weinberger. Studio PR/Castle.

Saint Saens. Pamela Weston.

Schott. Faber Music.

Benoy and Bryce.

OUP.

B & H. Pamela Weston. Schumann.

Schott. OUP.




GRADE ONE EXAMINATION. Continued. SIGHT READING.

10 Marks.

A short simple phrase with no note shorter than a crotchet. Either eight (8) bars in common time, or eight (8) bars or more in 2/4 or 3/4 time. In the keys of C, G and F Major only.

EAR TESTS.

8 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a short two bar phrase played twice by the Examiner. No note value smaller than a quaver.

INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any note of the C Major common chord. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.3.5.8) when answering.

PITCH. To state which is the higher or lower of any two notes played consecutively by the Examiner. To hum or sing the TONIC at the end of a short unfinished descending melody played by the Examiner.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.

General questions based upon the music performed. Including note and rest values, staff, clefs, accidentals, time and key signatures. Simple signs and terms found in the examination pieces. The outline given, is a guide to the candidate. The Examiner may choose to ask any reasonable question relative to the grade in order to reach an assessment.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE TWO EXAMINATION. Examination Time. 15 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. NOTE:- The AGMED strongly RECOMMENDS that the Preliminary THEORY Examination be passed in the same year as the GRADE ONE or GRADE TWO Practical examination. This examination is NOT a prerequisite, but will assist in adequately preparing the candidate for the demands of the higher theory grades when they are needed as pre-requisites. For requirements, see the AGMED Handbook.

TECHNICAL WORK. From memory.

20 Marks.

RANGE. E to C. Two and three quarter octaves. All scales and arpeggios are to be played TWO octaves if possible. Otherwise ONE octave as indicated. SCALES.

Major. C. Bb. D. Harmonic Minor. A. G. B. Melodic Minor. A. Chromatic. E. F or G. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 120. ARTICULATION. See Page 11. No 1 & 2. a)b)c). 7. 10 b).

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. C. Bb. D. Minor. A. G. C. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 120. ARTICULATION. See Page 12. No 14 a)b). 15. b)c).

PERFORMANCE.


LIST A.


Elementary Method For Clarinet. Lesson 21. No 3. 4. Any one. Lesson 22. No 5. First Solos For The Clarinet Player. Page 7. Minuet. Kummer Etudes - With Cassette. No 4. 13. 14. Any one. Lazarus Method. Page 51. No 1. 2. 3. 4. Learn as You Play Clarinet. Page 36. No 1. 2. 3. All as one work. Mel Bay's Clarinet Method. Page 34. Etude OR High and Low Note Etude. Thurston Tutor. Page 20. 30. Either one. Tutor. Page 29. No 35. Either one. Page 35. No 46. 50 Classical Studies For Clarinet. Page 7. No 5. Own Choice.

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One octave.

Two octaves.

One octave.

15 Marks. Rubank.

Schirmer. Beethoven. MB/MMC.Castle.

B & H. MB/MMC. B & H. Langey.

Pamela Weston.

OUP.




GRADE TWO EXAMINATION. Continued. LIST B.


20 Marks.

Clarinet Fancies. Boston-Chappell. Ecossaise. No 9. Beethoven. Gavotte. No 12. Bach. Sonata Theme. No 7. Mozart. Classical Album. B & H. Hornpipe. Any one. Handel. Melody. Schubert. Minuetto. Mozart. Siciliana. Purcell. St. Anthony Chorale. Haydn. Concert Pieces. Vol 2. Ed.Mus.Budapest. Sarabande. Handel. Easy Contest and Recital Solos for Clarinet. Studio PR/Castle. Bouree. Minuet and Trio. Either one. Handel. Minuet. Mozart. Elementary Clarinet Series. Book 2. Jack Brymer. Weinberger. Intermezzo. Op 118. No 2. Brahms. Elementary Clarinet Solos. Everybody's Favourite Series. E.F.S.33. Andante Cantabile. Either one. Tschaikowsky. Consolation. Mendelssohn. On Wings of Song. Mendelssohn. Scenes from Childhood. Schumann. First Book of Clarinet Solos. Faber Music. Page 116. Rondeau. Either one. Purcell. Page 22. When Daisies Pied. T.Arne. First Pieces for Clarinet. Book 2. OUP. Gavotte. Any one. Bach. Gavotte. Boyce. Minuet. Boccherini. Learn as You Play Clarinet. B & H. German Dance. Page 40. Either one. Haydn. Midnight in Tobago. Page 41. Westall. Solos For Festival and Fun. MB/MMC. Where'er You Walk. Handel. The Young Clarinettist. Vol 2. OUP. Sheep May Safely Graze. Bach. Tunes and Dances. OUP. Andante. Mozart. Own Choice. No AGMED approval required.

LIST C.


Clarinet Fancies. Greensleeves. Minuet. Sciciliana. Romance. To a Wild Rose. Clarinet Music For Beginners. Menuett. No 5. Menuett. No 9.

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Any one.

20 Marks. Boston-Chappell. Traditional. Mozart. Scarlatti. Beethoven. MacDowell. Edito Music Budapest.

Either one.

Marchand. Rameau.



GRADE TWO EXAMINATION. Continued. Clarinet Series. Easy Book 1. First Song from Song and Dance. Intermezzo. Op 19. No 6. Classic Clarinet Series. Barcarolle. Either one. Liebestraum. Easy Contest and Recital Solos for Clarinet. Andantino. Either one. Aria. Easy Original Clarinet Solos. Page 2. Romance. Elementary Clarinet Series. Book 2. Double Dance. First Book of Clarinet Solos. Page 9. Scherzo. Any one. Page 11. Landler. Page 13. By The Fireside. Page 14. Reverie. Page 18. Andante. Page 17. To a Wild Rose. First Pieces For Clarinet. Book 2. Trio. First Solos For The Clarinet Player. Page 10. Three Hungarian Folk Songs. Page 11. Two Preludes. Page 14. Minuet. Learn As You Play Clarinet. Page 40. An Old tale. Master Songs. Volume 2. First Green in Spring. ) Reaper Death. ) Both as one. Little Sandman. ) The Linden Tree. ) Both as one. A Pastoral Song. ) Solitude in the Field. ) Both as one. Brahms. Selected Calarinet Solos. Everybody's Favourite Series. 43. Melody. Solos For Festival and Fun. Belle Nuit. Any one. Meadowlands. Theme from Swan Lake. Valse from Coppelia. Delibes. Tunes and Dances. Le Mate Lots. Any one. Norwegian Dance. Theme from Clarinet Quintet. Op 115. Own Choice.

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Jack Brymer. Vinter. Mendelssohn. Fentone-Castle. Offenbach, Liszt. Studio PR/Castle. Sor. Buttstedt.

Weinberger.

Consolidated. Stamitz. Jack Brymer. Todd.

Weinberger. Faber Music.

Diabelli. Reinecke. Schumann. Tschaikowsky. Brahms. Macdowell. OUP. Schubert. Schirmer. Bartok. Chopin. Schubert. B & H. B & H. Schumann. Brahms. Brahms. Brahms. Haydn.

Moszkowsky. MB/MMC. Offenbach. Knipper. Tschaikowsky. OUP. Faure. Grieg. Brahms. No AGMED approval required.



GRADE TWO EXAMINATION. Continued. SIGHT READING.

10 Marks.

A short passage with no note shorter than a crotchet and with no accidentals. In the keys of C. G. F Major only. In either 4/4, 3/4 or 2/4 time.

EAR TESTS.

8 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a four (4) bar simple passage played twice by the Examiner in 2/4 time. Undotted minims, crotchets and quavers.

INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any two notes of the C Major common chord. The Examiner will first play the chord as an arpeggio before playing the two notes within the compass Middle C-C. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.3.5.8) when answering.

PITCH. To hum or sing the tonic of a short descending or ascending phrase played by the Examiner.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.

General questions based upon the music performed. Terms, words and signs found in the music. Time and key signatures, staccato, accent, and all dynamic signs used in the examination pieces. The outline given, is a guide to the candidate. The Examiner may choose to ask any reasonable question relative to the grade in order to reach an assessment.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE THREE EXAMINATION. Examination Time. 20 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. NOTE:- The AGMED strongly RECOMMENDS that the Grade One THEORY Examination be passed in the same year as this GRADE THREE Practical examination. This examination is NOT a pre-requisite, but will assist in adequately preparing the candidate for the demands of the higher theory grades when they are needed as pre-requisites. For requirements, see the AGMED Handbook.


20 Marks.

Low E to top E. Three octaves. RANGE. All scales and arpeggios are to be played TWO octaves if possible. Otherwise ONE octave as indicated. SCALES.

Major. Ab. Eb. E. Harmonic Minor. F. C. C#. Melodic Minor. D. Chromatic. E. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 92. (2 Quavers.) ARTICULATION.

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. Ab. Eb. E. Minor. F. C. C#. D. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. ARTICULATION.

See Pages 11 & 12. 3 a)b)c). 8 a)b). 11 b).

One crotchet = MM 92. (2 Quavers.) See Page 12. No 16 a)c).

PERFORMANCE.


LIST A.


Collection of Studies For Clarinet. No 4. 8. Intermediate Method For Clarinet. Page 16. No 6. Page 19. (Duet) Top part. Page 28. No 3. Top part. Lazarus Method. Page 64. No 30. Page 68. No 38. Page 84. No 16. Learn As You Play Clarinet. Page 50. Study No 3. Mel Bay's Clarinet Method. Vol 2. Page 35. 2 Etudes. The Kell Method For Clarinet. Vol 1. Page 53. No 1. Wohlfahrt Etudes. With Cassette. No 1. 2. 3. 5. 7. 50 Classical Studies for Clarinet. Page 10. No 11. Own Choice.

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15 Marks. Edito Music Budapest.

Either one Rubank. Any one.

Any one. B & H. MB/MMC. Both as one. B & H. MM/MMC. Any one. Pamela Weston.

OUP.

AGMED approval required.



GRADE THREE EXAMINATION. Continued. LIST B.


Clarinet Solos. Vol 111. Das Lied Der Trennung. Any one. Rident La Calma. Mailied. Der Kuss. Classic Clarinet Series. Minuet. Any one. Largo. On Wings of Song. Easy Original Clarinet Solos. Page 19. Theme from Variation. Clarinet/Piano. Op 33. Page 15. Rondo. No 2. Learn As You Play Clarinet. Page 58. Minuet and Trio. Page 58. Largo from Sonatina No 3. Page 59. Air from Der Freischutz. Master Songs. Vol 2. Contentment. ) Both as one. Life is a Dream. ) Second Album For Clarinet. Serenade. Selected Clarinet Solos. Everybody's Favourite Series. 43. Largo. Solos for the Clarinet Player. No 14. Adagio. The Young Clarinettist. Vol 2. Bist Du Bei Mir. Either one. Minuet. Three Pieces. Siciliana. Giga. Either one. Own Choice.

LIST C.


Classic Clarinet Series. By Silent Hearth. Any one. None So Rare. Serenade. Solvieg's Song The Flower That You Threw Me. The Swan. Easy Original Clarinet Solos. Page 13. Theme from 3rd Mov. Concerto For Clarinet. Elementary Clarinet Solos. Everybody's Favourite Series 33. Grand March or Heavenly Aida. Either One. La Cinquantaine. Norwegian Dance. Palm Branches. Serenade. Essential Repertoire For Clarinet. Symphony No 3. 2nd Movement. First Book of Clarinet Solos. The Fascinator. Page 20. Theme. Page 23.

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20 Marks. Zelter. Mozart.

Chester.

Beethoven. Fentone-Castle. Boccherini. Handel Mendelssohn. Music Sales. Weber. Beethoven. B & H. Beethoven. Telemann. Weber. B & H. B & H.

Mozart. Haydn. P.Weston. Mozart.

Fentone-Castle.

Handel. Schirmer. Baermann. OUP. Bach. Handel. International. Handel. AGMED approval required.

20 Marks. Fentone-Castle. Wagner. Flotow. Schubert. Grieg. Bizet. Saint Saens. Music Sales. Pokorny. Amsco. Verdi. G.Marie. Grieg. Faure. Pierne. Universal. Brahms. Faber Music. J.Scott. Schubert.



GRADE THREE EXAMINATION. Continued. First Solos For The Clarinet Player. Schirmer. Intermezzo. Page 12. Brahms. Five Romantic Pieces. OUP. Chant Sans Paroles. Either one. Tschaikowsky. Humoresque. Gade. Jazz Incorporated. Eight Solos for Winds. Piano Accompaniment. Music Sales. Little Brown Feet. Either one. Kerin Bailey. Moonlight Air. Kerin Bailey. Learn as You Play Clarinet. B & H. Page 60. Suburban Sunday. Either one. Cole. Page 61. Carol. Finzi. Recitative and Air. Colin Cowles. Studio. Second Clarinet Album. Un Ballo. Pamela Weston. Cramer-Castle. Selected Clarinet Solos. Everybody's Favourite Series. 43. Andante from Ballet Music. Either one. Schubert. Andantino. Schubert. Siciliano. Mascagni. Six Studies in English. Vaughan Williams. B & H. Folk Song. No 1. 3. Either one. Stainer-Bell. Three Bagatelles. No 2. P.Carr. Cramer-Castle. Woodwind Clarinet Solos. Chester. Vol 1. Entr'act from Carmen. Any one. Bizet. Sonata No 3. Lefevre. Vol 2. Andante. Concerto for Clarinet & Military Band. R.Korsakov. 17 Classical Solos. Unaccompanied. Fentone-Castle. Jnavions Pas OR Quel Effroi. Either one. Abraham. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

SIGHT READING.

10 Marks.

A passage of eight (8) bars in 4/4, 3/4 or 2/4 time, in the keys of C, G or F Major. To be played at the moderate speed of one crotchet = MM 100. No accidentals. But phrasing must be observed.

EAR TESTS. RHYTHM.

8 Marks.

To clap or tap a simple four bar passage played twice by the Examiner in 3/4 time. Crotchets, quavers and dotted minims will be used.

INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any of the first FIVE notes of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the five notes of the scale. (Not more than 3 sharps or 3 flats.), before playing one note and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.2.3.4.5) when answering.

TONALITY. To hum or sing and then identify as major or minor, a short diatonic phrase of 5-7 notes played twice by the Examiner. No dotted rhythms used.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.

General questions based on the music performed. All terms, signs, time signatures and key signatures used in the chosen examination music. In addition, questions on scale formation, tetrachords, tones and semitones. The outline given, is a guide to the candidate. The Examiner may choose to ask any reasonable question relative to the grade in order to reach an assessment.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE FOUR EXAMINATION. Examination Time. 20 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. NOTE:- The AGMED strongly RECOMMENDS that the Grade Two THEORY Examination be passed in the same year as this GRADE FOUR Practical examination. This examination is NOT a pre-requisite, but will assist in adequately preparing the candidate for the demands of the higher theory grades when they are needed as pre-requisites. For requirements, see the AGMED Handbook.


20 Marks.

RANGE. Low E to F. Three octaves and one note. All scales and arpeggios are to be played TWO octaves if possible. Otherwise ONE octave as indicated. SCALES.

Major. B. F#. Db. Harmonic Minor. G#. Eb. Bb. Melodic Minor. E. Major 3rds. C. Chromatic. Commencing on Low E. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 120. (2 Quavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 3 a)b)c). 8 a)b). 11 b).

ARPEGGIOS.

SUSTAIN.

Major. B. F#. Db. Minor. G#. Eb. Bb. E. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 120. (2 Quavers.) ARTICULATION. See Page 12. No 16 a)c). Single notes selected from the scale of B Major above.

PERFORMANCE.


LIST A.


Collection of Studies for Clarinet. No 9. 10. 11. Any one. Intermediate Method for Clarinet. Page 44. No 2. Lazarus Method. Page 75. No 49. Any one. Page 76. No 50. Page 82. No 8. Masterworks For Clarinet. W.F.S. 137. Forty Studies. No 1. 2. 6. Any one. The Kell Method For Clarinet. Vol 1. Page 54. No 2. 3. Both as one work. Vol 2. Page 7. No 1. 2. 3. 4. All as One work. Page 13. No 1. 2. 3. All as one work. Thurston Tutor. Page 48. Study in D Minor. Wohlfahrt Etudes. With Cassette. No 4. 6. OR 11. Either one. 50 Classical Studies. No 17. 19. 25. 27. Own Choice.

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Three octaves.

15 Marks. Ed.Music Budapest. Rubank.

Ashley Pub. C.Rose. B & H.

B & H. MB/MMC. Pamela Weston.

OUP.




GRADE FOUR EXAMINATION. Continued. LIST B.


Classic Clarinet Series. Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring. Concert Pieces. Vol 2. Andante Grazioso. Either one. Bagatelle. Concertino. 1st Movement. Concerto For Clarinet and Strings. 1st Mov. Concerto in Eb. 2nd Movement. Gigue. Solos For Festival and Fun. Air. Sonata No 3. Clarinet/Piano. Any Movement. The Young Clarinettist. Vol 3. Heart, The Seat of Soft Delight. Any one. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. Sleepers Awake. Woodwind Clarinet Solos. Vol 2. Allegro from Wind Sextet. Op 71. 17 Classical Solos. Unaccompanied. Larghetto. 32 Etudes for Clarinet. Page 2. No 2. Page 5. No 4. Own Choice.

LIST C.

20 Marks. Fentone-Castle. Bach. Edito Music Budapest. Mozart. Beethoven. Tartini-Jacob. Handel. Rossler. Corelli. J.S.Bach. Telemann.

OUP. Handel. J.S.Bach. J.S.Bach. Chester. Beethoven. Fentone-Castle. Gretry. Fischer. Rose. AGMED approval required.


Clarinet Cameo Series. Sicilienne. Faure. Clarinet Series. J.Brymer. Moderate Book 1. Sicilienne. Op 78. Either one. Faure. Moderate Book 2. Romance. Binge. Waltz. Sven Weber. Clarinet Solos. Vol. 111. La Pastorella. Either one. Schubert. Um Mitternacht. Zelter. Classic Clarinet Series. Andante Cantabile. Tschaikowsky. Sicilienne. Faure. Classical Repertoire For Clarinet. Vol 1. Sonata. Eberl. Easy Original Clarinet Solos. Concert Piece No 2. 2nd Mov. P.24. Mendelssohn. First Solos For The Clarinet Player. Tango. Page 16. Albeniz. Jazz Incorporated. Eight Solos for Winds. Piano Accompaniment. Blue Mood. Devil May Care. Any one. Kerin Bailey. Snappy Rag. Kerin Bailey. Little Suite for Bb Clarinet. 3rd & 4th Movements. Tesoriero. Masterworks for Clarinet and Piano. Fantasy Pieces. Op 73. No 1. Schumann. Phantasy Suite. 2nd Movement. Dunhill.

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B & H. OUP. Rubank. International. MB-MMC. B & H.

20 Marks. Cramer-Castle. Weinberger.

Chester.

Fentone-Castle.

Edito.Mus.Budapest. Music Sales. Schirmer. Music Sales.

Allans. Schirmer.


B & H.


GRADE FOUR EXAMINATION. Continued. Selected Clarinet Solos. Everybody's Favourite Series 43. Serenade. Either one. Serenade Badine. The Fallen Leaf. The Trojans. Act 1. Scene 6. For Clarinet. Three Bagatelles. No 1. Vocalise. Woodwind Clarinet Solos. Vol 2. Andante from Konzertstueck in D Minor. Op 114. 17 Classical Solos. Unaccompanied. Adagio. Either one. Andante Pastorale. Own Choice.

SIGHT READING.

Drigo. G. Marie. Holland. Berlioz. P.Carr. Rachmaninoff.

Allans. Schott. Cramer-Castle. Fuzeau. Chester.

Mendelssohn. Fentone-Castle. Baermann. Meyerbeer. AGMED approval required.

10 Marks.

A twelve (12) bar passage in either the key of G. D. F Major or in A Minor in 3/4, 4/4 or 6/8 time. Quavers and occasional accidentals will be used.

EAR TESTS.

8 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a four bar passage played by the Examiner in 3/4 or 4/4 time. Dotted minims and dotted crotchets may be used.

INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any of the first SIX notes of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the six notes of the scale. (Not more than 4 sharps or 4 flats.), before playing one note and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.2.3.4.5.6.) when answering.

TONALITY. To hum or sing and then identify as major or minor, a short chromatic phrase of 5 - 7 notes played twice by the Examiner. Dotted rhythms may be used.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.

General questions covering scale formation, tetrachords, tones and semitones, notation, rests, main keys of the chosen pieces, time signatures, accents and syncopation. The terms and signs found in the examination pieces. Binary Form. Easy intervals above C. G and F. (Major 3rd, Minor 3rd and Perfect.) The outline given, is a guide to the candidate. The Examiner may choose to ask any reasonable question relative to the grade in order to reach an assessment.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE FIVE EXAMINATION. Examination Time. 20 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT. A minimum PASS of C 65 marks in Grade Three THEORY of Music is necessary for this GRADE FIVE Examination Certificate. For requirements, see the AGMED Handbook. TECHNICAL WORK. From memory.

20 Marks.

RANGE. Low E to top G. Three and a quarter octaves. All scales and arpeggios are to be played TWO octaves. Otherwise THREE octaves as indicated. SCALES.

Major.

E. G. D. Ab. Harmonic Minor. E. G. D. B. Melodic Minor. F. C. Major 3rds. D. Chromatic. E. F or F#. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 76. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 4 a)b)e)f). 9 a). 12 b).

Three octaves. Three octaves. Three octaves.

Three octaves.

ARPEGGIOS.


SUSTAIN.


Major.

PERFORMANCE.


LIST A.


Collection of Studies For Clarinet. No 12. 21. 22. 26. Any one. Lazarus Method. Page 126. Study 5. Page 128. Study 6. Either one. Masterworks for Clarinet. W.F.S. 137. Forty Studies. Any one. No 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 14. 17. 20. 27. 34. 36. 37. Twenty Four Grand Virtuoso Studies. No 2. The Kell Method For Clarinet. Page 29. No 2. Page 30. No 3. Either one. Thurston Passage Studies. Vol 1. P.19. No 14. P.20. No 15. Either one. Thurston Tutor. Page 56. Study in Bb. 12 Modern Studies. No 1. 2. 5. Any one.

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15 Marks. Edito.Mus.Budapest.

Ashley Publications. C.Rose. R.Stark. B & H. B & H.

Giampieri.


B & H. Ricordi.


GRADE FIVE EXAMINATION. Continued. 32 Etudes for Clarinet. No 6. P.7. No 8. P.9. No 11. P.12. 50 Classical Studies. No 20. 21. 24. 26. 31. 32. 34. 35. Own Choice.

LIST B.

Fischer. Any one. Pamela Weston. Any one. AGMED approval required.


Clarinet Concerto in A. 2nd Mov. KV 622. Mozart. Classic Clarinet Series. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring. Classical Repertoire For Clarinet. Vol 1. Concerto in F. Any Movement. Concert Pieces. Vol 3. Sonata in F. Any Two Movs. Sonatina. Vol 2. Adagio. Concertino in Eb. 3rd Movement. Concerto in C Min. 2nd Movement. Concerto. 2nd Movement. Concerto in Eb. Clarinet & Orch. 2nd Mov. Concerto No 1 for Clarinet & Orch. 2nd Mov. Divertimento. Any 2 contrasting Movements. Mozart. Sonata for Clarinet & Piano. Op 120. No 2. 3rd Mov. Essential Repertoire For Clarinet. Overture. Solos for the Clarinet Player. Tambourine. Three Pieces. Adagio. The Young Clarinettist. Vol 111. Air. 21 Pieces For Clarinet. No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 12. Unaccompanied. Any one. Own Choice.

LIST C.

20 Marks. Breitkop. Bach.

Fentone. Edito Music Budapest. Hoffmeister. Edito Music Budapest.

Handel Mozart. Haydn. Rossler. Crussel. Carl Stamitz. Kozeluch. Weber. Brahms. Handel. Gossec. Handel. Bach. J.S.Bach.

Rubank.

Ellenburg. B & H. Chester. Universal. Schirmer. International. OUP. Ricordi.



Alla Marcia. Cooke. Aria. Roussel. Clarinet Cameos Series. Golliwog's Cakewalk. Debussy. Clarinet Series. Jack Brymer. Moderate Book 2. Danza Andaluzia. Granados. Little Serenade. Tomlinson. Difficult Book 2. Pas De Deux. Williamson. Prelude. Tomlinson. Classic Clarinet Series. Le Reve. Either one. Muller. Meditation. Massenet. Concert Pieces. Vol 2. Andante con Variatione es Rondo. Druschetzky. Rondo. Gaal. Easy Original Clarinet Solos. Theme and 2nd Variation for Clarinet & Piano. Page 40. Dubensky. Jazz Incorporated. Eight Solos for Winds. Piano Accompaniment. Jumbuck Jive. A Wily Bossa. Either one. Kerin Bailey. Sonatina. 1st Movement. Richardson. Sonatine. 2nd Movement. Milhaud.

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OUP.

20 Marks. OUP. Leduc. Cramer-Castle. Weinberger.

Fentone-Castle.

Edito Music Budapest.

Music Sales. Music Sales.


B & H.


GRADE FIVE EXAMINATION. Continued. Selected Clarinet Solos. Everybody's Favourite Series. 43. Anvil Chorus. Caro Nome. Any one. Melody. Minuet L'antique. Pizzicato. 17 Classical Solos. Unaccompanied. Adagio Cantabile. Any one. Ariette. Entract. Own Choice.

SIGHT READING.

Verdi. Tschaikowsky. Paderewsky. Delibes. Fentone-Castle. Beer. Procksch. Adam. AGMED approval required.

10 Marks.

A passage in a Major key up to two sharps and two flats, or in a minor key up to one sharp or flat. Using dotted rhythmic patterns, tied notes, chords and simple modulations.

EAR TESTS.

8 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a four bar passage played twice by the Examiner in simple or 6/8 time. No note shorter than a quaver.

INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any degree of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the entire scale. (Not more than 5 sharps or 5 flats.), before playing one note and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.) when answering.

PITCH. To hum or sing the higher of two notes played simultaneously by the Examiner within the diatonic scale octave C-C. The key may be changed to accommodate voice range.

TONALITY and CADENCE. To identify whether a phrase played by the Examiner is in a major or a minor key, and if the end cadence is Plagal (1V-1) or Perfect (V-1).

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.

General questions covering terms and signs found in the examination pieces, keys and modulations, intervals including diminished and augmented above the notes D, A and B Flat. Time and accent. Binary and Ternary form. To be able to demonstrate these forms in the examination pieces. Scale formation and tetrachords. To recognize Perfect and Plagal cadence examples in the examination music presented. The outline given, is a guide to the candidate. The Examiner may choose to ask any reasonable question relative to the grade in order to reach an assessment.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE SIX EXAMINATION. Examination Time. 30 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C+70. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT. A minimum PASS of C+70 marks in Grade Four THEORY of Music is necessary for this GRADE SIX Examination Certificate. For requirements, see the AGMED Handbook.


16 Marks.

RANGE. E to A. Three and a half octaves. All scales and arpeggios are to be played TWO octaves. Otherwise THREE octaves as indicated. SCALES.

Major.

ARPEGGIOS.

SUSTAIN.

F. Three octaves. Ab. Bb. D. Harmonic Minor. F#. Three octaves. A. C#. B. Melodic Minor. F#. Three octaves. A. C#. B. Major 3rds. A or Eb. Chromatic. From E or F. Three octaves. Whole Tone. C. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 84. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 4 a)b)f). 5. 9 a). 12 b). Double tonguing required at this grade level. Major. Ab. Bb. F. D. Minor. F#. C#. A. B. Dominant 7th. In the keys of D. A or Eb. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 84. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 12 & 13. No 17 a)b)d). 18. 20 b). 22 a)b). Double tonguing required at this grade level. Single notes selected from any of the major scales listed above.

PERFORMANCE.

Four Lists required. A. B. C. D. Memory work is encouraged, but is not essential. Refer to 'OWN CHOICE'. Page 2. Music which exceeds the recommended range is acceptable.

LIST A.


Collection of Studies for Clarinet. No 23. Lazarus Method. Page 328. Study No 2. Page 330. Study No 2. Masterworks For Clarinet. W.F.S. 137. Twenty Four Grand Virtuoso Studies. No 5. 6. 7. 8. The Kell Method for Clarinet. Vol 2. Page 32. No 4. Page 33. No 5. Thurston Passage Studies. Vol 2. Page 6. No 4. Page 8. No 5. Page 10. No 6. Thurston Tutor. No 98. 12. Page 97. Modern Studies. No 3. 4. 6. 9.

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16 Marks. Edito Music Budapest.

Any one. Ashley Publications. R.Stark. Any one. Either one. B & H. Any one.

Any one.

Langey. Giampieri.


B & H. Ricordi.


GRADE SIX EXAMINATION. Continued. 32 Etudes for Clarinet. Page 18. No 18. Page 23. No 23 Page 29. No 29. 48 Studies. Book 1. No 16. 50 Classical Studies. No 43., 44. 45. 46. Own Choice.

LIST B.

Rose.

Uhl. Pamela Weston.

Schott. OUP.

Any one. AGMED approval required.


Classical Repertoire For Clarinet. Vol 1. Concerto No 2. Adagio. Either one. Concerto No 1 in C Minor. 2nd Movement. Fantasiestucke. Op 73. No 2 or No 3. Grand Duo Concertante Op 48. 1st or 3rd Mov. Introduction and Allegro Spiritoso. Selected Clarinet Solos. Everybody's Favourite Series. 43. Gypsy Rondo. Either one. Polonaise. Solos For the Clarinet Player. Adagio for Clarinet. Sonatina No 3. Complete. Three Pieces. Allegro. 21 Pieces for Clarinet. No 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. Any one. Own Choice.

LIST C.

Fischer.

Any one.


16 Marks. Edito Music Budapest. Cartellieri. Spohr. Schumann. Weber. Senaille.

Peters. Schirmer. Castle.

Haydn. Thomas. Schirmer. Wagner. Telemann. Handel.

B & H. International. Ricordi.

J.S.Bach. AGMED approval required.

16 Marks.

Clarinet Series. Advanced Book 2. Jack Brymer. Weinberger. Dance. Any one. Cooke. Capriccio. Kelly. Prelude. Cooke. Classical Repertoire For Clarinet. Edito Music Budapest. Vol 1. Grand Duo. Any one. Struck. Vol 2. Concerto in D Minor. Druschetzky. Sonatine. Schleicher-Kraemer. Concert Pieces. Edito Music Budapest. Vol 2. Verbunk. Geszler. Vol 3. Aria. Rimski-Korsakof. Essential Repertoire For Clarinet. Universal. Adagio. Any one. Baermann. The Bartered Bride. Smetana. Tristan and Isolde. Wagner. Five Bagatelles. No 5. Fughetta. Finzi. B & H. Jazz Incorporated. Eight Solos for Winds. Piano Accompaniment. Music Sales. Stokers Siding. Kerin Bailey. Sonata. 2nd Movement. Poulenc. Chester. Sonata. 3rd Movement. Hindemith. Schott. Sonata in Bb. 1st or 4th Movement. Cooke. Novello. Sonata. Op 120. No 1. 3rd Movement. Brahms. Schirmer. Sonatina. Lovelock. Chappell. Three Bagatelles. No 3. P.Carr. Cramer-Castle.

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GRADE SIX EXAMINATION. Continued. 17 Classical Solos. Unaccompanied. La Primavera. Larghetto. Larghetto. Lento and Allegro. Scena. Tableau. Own Choice.

Fentone-Castle. Any one.

Verdi. Blatt. Grenser. Gambaro. Bellini. Massenet. AGMED approval required.

LIST D.

16 Marks.

Orchestral Extracts for Clarinet. The candidate is to prepare all of the following extracts. 1. Magic Flute Overture. 2. Symphony No 5.

Trinity. Mozart. Schubert.

SIGHT READING.

7 Marks.

A passage in a Major key up to three sharps or three flats, or in a Minor key up to two sharps or flats. In either simple or compound time. Using semiquavers and syncopation.

EAR TESTS.

7 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a four bar passage played twice by the Examiner in simple or 6/8 time with no note shorter than a quaver. Moderate tempo.

INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any two notes of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the entire scale. (Not more than 6 sharps or 6 flats.), before playing the two notes and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8) when answering.

PITCH. To hum or sing the higher or lower of two notes played simultaneously by the Examiner within the diatonic scale octave C-C. The key may be changed to accommodate voice range.

TONALITY and CADENCE. To identify whether a phrase played by the Examiner is in a major or a minor key, and if the end cadence is Plagal (1V-1), Perfect (V-1) or Interrupted (V-VI)>

HARMONY. To identify as MAJOR or MINOR, triads played in root position by the Examiner. These will be played twice if necessary. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

6 Marks.

Questions covering the form and structure of the selected pieces. Advanced questions on intervals, including compound, inverted, diatonic or chromatic. Ornaments and abbreviations, terms, keys and modulations found in the chosen examination music. Knowledge of, and recognition of Plagal, Perfect and Interrupted cadences within the examination music performed. The outline given, is a guide to the candidate. The Examiner may choose to ask any reasonable question relative to the grade in order to reach an assessment.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE SEVEN EXAMINATION. Examination Time. 40 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C+70. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT. A minimum PASS of C+70 marks in Grade Five THEORY of Music is necessary for this GRADE SEVEN Examination Certificate. For requirements, see the AGMED Handbook.


16 Marks.

RANGE. Low E to top A. Three and a half octaves. All scales and arpeggios are to be played a minimum TWO octaves. Three octaves if possible. Major. Db. Bb. F#. B. SCALES. Harmonic Minor. D#. A#. Eb. Ab. Melodic Minor. D#. A#. Eb. Ab. Major 3rds. E. H/Minor 3rds. A. Whole tone. E or F. Chromatic. F. G or Ab. Three octaves. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 92. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 4 a)b)f). 6. 9 a). 12 b). Triple tonguing required at this grade level. ARPEGGIOS. Major. Db. Bb. F#. B. Minor. D#. A#. Eb. Ab. Major Inversion. Db. Minor Inversion. Eb. Dominant 7th. In the keys of Db or Bb. Diminished 7th. In the keys of Eb or F#. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 92. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 12 & 13. No 17 a)b)d). 19. 20 b). 22 a)b). Triple tonguing required at this grade level. SUSTAIN. F or G major scale played in minims. Two octaves.

PERFORMANCE.

Four Lists required. A. B. C. D. Memory work is encouraged, but is not essential. Refer to 'OWN CHOICE'. Page 2.

LIST A.


Collection of Studies For Clarinet. No 25. Complete Method For Clarinet. Vol 3. Page 42. No 24. Lazarus Method for Clarinet. Page 328. No 1. Page 330. No 2. Any one. Page 332. No 3. The Kell Method for Clarinet. Vol 2. Page 44. No 16. Thurston Tutor. Page 104. Study in Modern Idiom. Either one. Page 110. Fantasia Impromtu. 12 Modern Studies. No 7. 8. 10. 12. Any one. 32 Etudes for Clarinet. No 30. 31. 32. Any one. 50 Classical Studies For Clarinet. No 50 Own Choice.

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16 Marks. G.Langenus.

Edito Musica Budapest. Fischer. Fischer.

B & H. B & H.

Giampieri.

Ricordi.

Rose.

Fischer.

Pamela Weston. OUP. AGMED approval required.



GRADE SEVEN EXAMINATION. Continued. LIST B.


Clarinet Concerto. No 3.1st Movement. Clarinet Quintet. 1st Movement. Concerto in Eb. 1st Movement. Concerto in Eb. 1st Movement. Concerto No 2. 1st Movement. Moto Perpetuo. Sonata No 1 and 2. 21 Pieces For Clarinet. No 14 or 19. Own Choice. LIST C.

Arr. G.Reeves. Both as one work.

16 Marks. Carl Stamitz. Peters. Mozart. B & H. Kozeluch. Eulenberg. Rossler. Rubank. Weber. Ricordi. Paganini. Albert. D.Scarlatti. International. J.S.Bach Ricordi. AGMED approval required.


Clarinet Series. Difficult Book 2. Burleske. Concert Pieces. Vol 2. Csudongolo. Concerto. 2nd Movement. Masterworks for Clarinet and Piano. Sonata For Clarinet and Piano. Six Dances. Solos For The Clarinet Player. 2 Pieces. Op 22. The Tower of Remoteness. 17 Clarinet Solos. Unaccompanied. Scherzando. Rondo. Own Choice.

16 Marks. Jack Brymer. Ridout. Weiner. Gerald Finzi.

Any two. Both as one work.

Either one.

Mendelssohn. Martin. Starokadomsky. Ross Edwards.

Weinberger. Ed.Mus.Budapest. B & H. Schirmer. B & H. Schirmer. Faber. Fentone-Castle.

Baermann. Yost. AGMED approval required.

LIST D.

16 Marks.

Orchestral Extracts for Flute. The candidate is to prepare all of the following extracts. 1. 2. 3.

Semiramide Overture. Scherzo from Midsummer Night's Dream. Symphony No 8.

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Trinity.

Rossini. Mendelssohn. Dvorak.



GRADE SEVEN EXAMINATION. Continued. SIGHT READING.

7 Marks.

A passage in a Major key up to four sharps or four flats, or in a Minor key up to three sharps or three flats. In any simple or compound time. Modulations and accidentals must be expected.

EAR TESTS.

7 Marks.

RHTYHM. To clap or tap a substantial four bar passage played twice by the Examiner. Dotted crotchet, quavers and semiquavers used.

INTERVALS. The Examiner will play the Tonic chord of a suitable key and then play three notes consecutively within the scale octave. The test will be given twice before the answer is requested. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8) when answering.

PITCH. To hum or sing the higher or lower notes of a Major or Minor Triad played in Root position by the Examiner. To hum or sing a phrase of 7 - 9 notes, either diatonic or chromatic after it has been played twice by the Examiner.

HARMONY. To identify as Major, Minor, Augmented or Diminished, Triads played in Root position by the Examiner.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

6 Marks.

1.

Background of the composers and of the works performed.

2.

Questions covering the form and structure of the pieces played. Keys and modulations.

3.

Advanced questions on intervals including compound, inverted, diatonic and chromatic.

4.

Cadences. Perfect, Plagal, Imperfect and Interrupted. Knowledge of, and recognition within the examination music performed.

The outline given, is a guide to the candidate. The Examiner may choose to ask any reasonable question relative to the grade in order to reach an assessment.

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PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION. This examination, which consists of TWO parts, (Practical and Theoretical), is a pre-requisite examination for entry into the ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA. General conditions are as for other AGMED Proficiency examinations. See the General Regulations in the AGMED Handbook.

PART ONE. THEORETICAL. All candidates must obtain a minimum pass of C+70 marks in AGMED Grade SIX (or higher) THEORY of music, or an approved equivalent within a three year period of the first entry for the Part Two Practical examination. (Or in the reverse order.) See Regulations in AGMED Handbook.

PART TWO. PRACTICAL. Maximum marks. 100.

Examination Time. 45 Minutes. Minimum PASS. C+ 70 Marks.


16 Marks.

RANGE. Low E to top A. Three and a half octaves. All scales and arpeggios are to be played a minimum TWO octaves. Three octaves if possible. SCALES.

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. Eb. F. C#. Bb. Harmonic Minor. G. B. Bb. C#. Melodic Minor. G. B. Bb. C# Major 3rds. C. Db. Whole tone. E. G. Chromatic. B. Bb or C#. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 96. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. Any pattern given. Major. Eb. F. C#. Bb. Minor. G. B. Bb. C#. Major Inversion. Ab. Minor Inversion. Bb. Dominant 7th. In the keys of F#. Db. Cb. Diminished 7th. In the keys of C#. Gb. Cb. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 96. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 12 & 13. Any pattern given.

RECOMMENDED FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT. NOT EXAMINABLE. SCALES.

Major 3rds. Harmonic Min. 3rds. Chromatic. ARTICULATION.

ARPEGGIOS.

SUSTAIN.

PERFORMANCE.

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Any key. Any key. Commence on any note. See Pages 11 & 12. Any pattern given. Major Inversions. Any key. Minor Inversions. Any key. Dominant 7th. Any key. Dominant Inversion. Any key. Diminished 7th. Any key. Dim.7th Inversions. Any key. ARTICULATION. See Pages 12 & 13. Any pattern given. Any Major or Minor scale (both forms) in minims.

Two octaves.




PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION. Continued. LIST A.


Complete Clarinet Method. Vol 3. Page 44. No 25. Lazarus Method. Page 336. Study No 5. Any one. Page 338. Study No 6. Page 340. Study No 7. Masterworks for Clarinet. W.F.S. 137. Twenty Four Grand Virtuoso Studies. No 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 12 Grandi Studi. 12 Modern Studies. No 11. Own Choice.

LIST B.

16 Marks. G.Langenus.

Fischer.

Ashley Publications. Any one.

R.Stark.

Any one study.

D'Elia. Giampieri.


Concerto No 1. In C Minor. Concerto No 1. Concertino. Concertino. Op 26. 21 Pieces for Clarinet. No 16 or 20. Own Choice.

LIST C.

1st Mov. 1st Mov.

LIST D.

Both as one.

Ricordi. Ricordi. AGMED approval required.

16 Marks.

Spohr. Peters. Weber. Ricordi and B & H. Tartini-Jacob. B & H. Weber. B & H. J.S.Bach. Ricordi. AGMED approval required.


Concert Pieces. Vol 3. Lied Ohne Worte. Concerto. 3rd Movement. Dance Piece. Sonata No 3 and 4. Sonata. Sonatina. Sonatina. Sonatina. Sonatina. Own Choice.

Fischer.

16 Marks.

Edito Music Budapest. Mendelssohn. Gerald Finzi. B & H. Paul Carr. Cramer-Castle. D.Scarlatti. International. Poulenc. Chester. Arnold. Lengnick. F.Reizenstein. B & H. Milhaud. Durand. Szalowski. Omega. AGMED approval required.


16 Marks.

The candidate will present two contrasting movements from two different compositions. Select from two different music periods. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

SIGHT READING.

7 Marks.

A substantial modulatory passage of up to four sharps or four flats, either in a Major or a Minor key. In any simple or compound time. Fluency expected.

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PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION. Continued. EAR TESTS.

7 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a substantial four bar passage played twice by the Examiner. Dotted rhythms and semiquavers will be used.

PITCH. To hum or sing the middle or lower note of a major or minor triad played in root position by the Examiner. To hum or sing a two bar phrase played twice by the Examiner in a key to suit the candidate. Either chromatic or diatonic, including one or two quaver groups.

HARMONY. To identify a Triad as Major or Minor when played in root position or 1st inversion by the Examiner.

CADENCES. To name the cadences in a passage in a major key, played by the Examiner, with slight pauses at the cadence points. The passage will consist of a four phrase melody of which only the four cadences will be harmonised.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

6 Marks.

1.

Background of the composers and of the works performed. Period from which the music derives.

2.

Questions on Form, Keys, Modulation, Cadences and the musical characteristics of the examination music performed.


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DIPLOMA EXAMINATIONS. ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA. AAGM. Pre-requisite. AGMED Proficiency Certificate. NOTE:- Candidates cannot enter for this ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA within 12 months of receiving the Proficiency Certificate. Minimum age. 15 years. General conditions are as for all other AGMED Diploma Examinations. Refer to the AGMED Handbook. This examination, which consists of TWO parts, Practical and Theoretical, is a pre-requisite examination for the AGMED Licentiate Diploma. PART ONE:- THEORETICAL. (Honours. 90 marks and above.) All candidates must obtain a minimum pass of 70 marks in the AGMED Grade SEVEN (or higher) Theory of Music Examination. NO EXEMPTION CAN BE GRANTED FROM THIS CONDITION. The examination must be passed within a three year period of the first entry for the PART TWO practical examination. (Or in the reverse order.) See the AGMED Handbook for requirements.

PART TWO:- PRACTICAL.

Examination Time. 50 Mimutes.

Maximum marks 100. Honours. 90 Marks. NO EXEMPTION can be granted from any part of this examination.

Minimum Pass. 70 marks.

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Four Lists required. A. B. C. D. Refer to 'OWN CHOICE'. Page 2.

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The full program must be representative of four different composers and styles. Complete works must be performed. A concert standard of performance will be expected.

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A recital program of at least 30 minutes duration is mandatory. It is therefore possible that the candidate will find it necessary to select more than one work from a List to provide a program of the required length.

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The listed pieces can be used or replaced with works of a similar standard and style. It is necessary to submit the planned ASSOCIATE program to the AGMED for approval.

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MEMORY. At least ONE LIST is to be performed from memory. Any additional memory work by the candidate is optional.

LIST A.

One selection required. UNACCOMPANIED.

Classical Repertoire For Clarinet. Vol 2. Concerto No 3. Concerto for Bb Clarinet and Strings. Grand Quintet. Op 34. Introduction Theme and Variations. Masterworks for Clarinet. W.F.S. 137. Twenty Four Grand Virtuoso Studies. No 19. 23. 24. Own Choice.

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20 Marks. Ed.Mus.Budapest. Kozeluch. Handel. Weber. Weber.

O.U.P. International. Ashley Publications. R.Stark.

Any one. AGMED approval required.



ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA EXAMINATION. Continued. LIST B.


20 Marks.

Clarinet Concerto in A. KV 622. 1st & 2nd Movs OR 2nd & 3rd Movs. Either Group. Mozart. Breitkop. Concerto in C Minor. Complete. Crusell Sikorski. Concerto No 1. 2nd & 3rd Movements. Weber. B & H. Concerto No 1 in C Minor. 2nd & 3rd Movs. Spohr. Peters. Clarinet Series. Difficult Book 2. Jack Brymer. Weinberger. Rondo Brilliant. Weber. 21 Pieces For Clarinet. No 17. 18. 21. Any one. J.S.Bach. Ricordi. The 1st movement only of any major concerto not set for an earlier grade. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

LIST C.


Mini Concerto. Sonata. Sonata. 1st & 4th Movements. Sonata in F Minor. Op 120. No 1. Sonata in Eb. Op 120. No 2. Own Choice.

LIST D.

20 Marks. Gordon Jacob. B & H. Arnold Bax. Chappell. Hindemith. Schott. Brahms. Schirmer. Brahms. Schirmer. AGMED approval required.


Own Choice. In a contrasting style to the previous three List choices. OR Orchestral Extracts of own choice of a professional standard of difficulty. OR Any modern clarinet solo may be submitted by the candidate. Not more than two contrasting movements of Suites need be presented.

SIGHT READING.

20 Marks. AGMED approval required.

At a standard commensurate with this Diploma.

EAR TESTS.

7 Marks. 7 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a substantial four bar phrase played twice by the Examiner. Dotted rhythms, semiquavers and triplets will be used. Simple time signatures or in 6/8 time. The candidate will also be asked to state the time signature and to name the notes in any portion of the passage played separately. INTERVALS. To recognise and name intervals formed by two notes played together within the compass of an octave. HARMONY. To recognise and name Major, Minor, Augmented and Diminished Triads played by the Examiner in Root position or in 1st Inversion. CADENCES. To recognise and name the four cadences in a passage in simple chordal form, played twice by the Examiner with short pauses at the end of each cadence point. The key will be stated and the tonic chord will be sounded before the passage is played.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE. 1. 2.

6 Marks.

Background of the composers and of the works performed. The Period from which they derive. Questions on the Form, Key, Modulations and the musical characteristics of the examination music performed.


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LICENTIATE DIPLOMA. (PERFORMERS). LAGM(P). NOTE:- Candidates cannot enter for this Licentiate Diploma within 12 months of receiving the Associate Diploma. No piece performed in the Associate Examination can be re-submitted for this examination. PRE-REQUISITE. All candidates for this Diploma must at the date of entry hold the Associate Diploma of the AGMED in the same subject. However, other Diplomas of equal status MAY be accepted at the discretion of the AGMED Director of Music and AGMED Council approval. Documentary evidence in this case must then be submitted with the entry form. Candidates for this Licentiate examination must have attained the age of 16 years by the date of the examination. Refer to the AGMED Handbook for further details. This LICENTIATE PERFORMERS Diploma examination is in TWO PARTS. Both parts must be passed with a minimum of 70 marks.

PART ONE:- THEORETICAL. (Honours. 90 marks and above.) All candidates must obtain a minimum pass of 70 marks in the AGMED Grade EIGHT (or higher) Theory of Music Examination. NO EXEMPTION CAN BE GRANTED FROM THIS CONDITION. The examination must be passed within a three year period of the first entry for the PART TWO practical examination. (Or in the reverse order.) See the AGMED Handbook for requirements.


Examination Time. 60 Minutes.



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The listed pieces can be used or replaced with works of a similar standard and style. It is necessary to submit the planned LICENTIATE program to the AGMED for approval.

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LIST A.

One selection required. UNACCOMPANIED.

Any one of Four Concerti. Concerto. Concerto. Concerto. Concerto. Concerto. Any one. Concerto in A. KV 622. Mozart. Concerto. No 1 or No 2. Weber. Any major concerto may be selected by the candidate. Own Choice.

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20 Marks.

Spohr. Bonsel. Copland. Gerald Finzi. Veale. Carl Stamitz. Ricordi/Breitkoph. Ricordi and B & H.

Peters. Donemus. B & H. B & H. OUP. Peters.




LICENTIATE DIPLOMA. (PERFORMERS). LAGM(P). LIST B.


Sonata. Sonata. Sonata in F Minor. Sonata in Eb. Sonata in F# Minor. Sonata in Bb. Own Choice.

LIST C.

Op 120. No 1. Op 120. No 2. Op 49. No 2. Op 107.

20 Marks. Arnold Bax. Hindemith. Brahms. Brahms. Reger. Reger.


Capriccio For Clarinet. Sutermeister. Concertante. Fantasiestucke. Op 73. Schumann. Four Pieces. Op 5. Improvisation and Toccatina. Unaccompanied. Introduction Theme and Variations. Le Tombeau de Ravel. Benjamin. Music for Unaccompanied Clarinet. Premiere Rhapsodie. Sonatina for Clarinet Solo. Three Pieces. Unaccompanied. Own Choice.

LIST D.

20 Marks. Schott. Horovitz. Chester. Any Edition. Berg. UE 7485. Chagrin. Augener. Rossini. Any Edition. B & H. Pfeiffer. Ed.Kroll(L.Hin). Debussy. Durand. Csaba Deak. Chester. Stravinsky. Chester. AGMED approval required.


Own Choice. In a contrasting style to the previous three List choices. OR Orchestral Extracts of own choice of a professional standard of difficulty. OR Any modern clarinet solo may be submitted by the candidate. Not more than three contrasting movements of Suites need be presented.

SIGHT READING. EAR TESTS.

Chappell. Schott. Schirmer. Schirmer. Bote & Block. Bote & Block. AGMED approval required.


20 Marks. AGMED approval required.

7 Marks. 7 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a substantial four bar phrase, with or without an anacrusis, played twice by the Examiner. Dotted rhythms, triplets and any time signature will be used. The candidate will also be asked to state the time signature and to name the note values in any portion of the passage played separately. PITCH. To sing or play from memory the lower part of a passage in two part harmony consisting of four bars in simple time. The key will be stated and the key chord sounded before being played not more than three times by the Examiner. HARMONY. To recognise and name Major, Minor, Diminished and Augmented Triads played in Root position, 1st Inversion and 2nd Inversion by the Examiner. CADENCES. To recognise and name the four cadences in a passage played by the Examiner in Pianoforte style. The key will be stated and the tonic chord sounded before the passage is played. Occasional inversion of cadence will be used.

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LICENTIATE DIPLOMA. (PERFORMERS). LAGM(P). MODULATION. To recognise and name the modulations to related and nearly related keys in a passage in four part harmony played by the Examiner with a short pause at the end of each modulatory phrase. The passage will consist of 6 to 8 phrases, the tonic key will be stated and the key chord sounded. The test will not be played more than three times.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

6 Marks.

1.

Background of the composers and of the works performed. The Period from which they derive.

2.

Questions on the Form, Key, Modulations and the musical characteristics of the examination music performed.


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LICENTIATE DIPLOMA. (TEACHER). LAGM(TD). NOTE:- Candidates cannot enter for this Licentiate Diploma within 12 months of receiving the Associate Diploma. No piece performed in the Associate Examination can be re-submitted for this examination.

PRE-REQUISITE. All candidates for this Diploma must at the date of entry hold the Associate Diploma of the AGMED in the same subject. However, other Diplomas of equal status MAY be accepted at the discretion of the AGMED Director of Music and AGMED Council approval. Documentary evidence in this case must then be submitted with the entry form. It is recommended that considerable personal development occurs before entering for this Diploma. Candidates must have maturity and extensive teaching experience. In addition, candidates must have attained a minimum age of 19 years. The examination is designed to demonstrate a teacher's ability over a wide musical background in reference to teaching from the earliest levels through to Grade V11 and Proficiency level. Therefore a very deep understanding and knowledge of the teaching technique and repertoire in relation to the chosen instrument is absolutely essential. This LICENTIATE TEACHERS Diploma examination is in TWO PARTS. Both parts must be passed with a minimum of 70 marks.

PART ONE:- THEORETICAL. PAPER ONE. The AGMED Grade V111 (or higher) Theory of Music Examination. PAPER TWO. Teaching Principles. PASS MARK in both papers. 70 marks. Honours. 90 marks minimum in both papers. Both examinations must be passed within a three year period of the first entry for the PART TWO practical examination. (or in the reverse order.) See the AGMED Handbook for requirements. NO EXEMPTION CAN BE GRANTED FROM THIS CONDITION.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION LICENTIATE DIPLOMA. (TEACHER). LAGM(TD). Continued. PART TWO:- PRACTICAL.

Examination Time 75 Minutes.


Minimum Pass. 70 Marks.

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Four Lists required. A. B. C. D. Refer to 'OWN CHOICE'. Page 2. See LICENTIATE PERFORMER Lists in this Syllabus.

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An executant examination on the candidate's chosen instrument and a practical practical demonstration of teaching principles.

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The full program must be representative of four different composers and styles. Complete works must be prepared. A reasonable concert standard of performance will be expected.

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A recital program of at least 30 minutes duration is mandatory. It is therefore possible that the candidate will find it necessary to select more than one work for a List to provide a program of the required length. It is necessary to submit the planned LICENTIATE program to the AGMED for approval.

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MEMORY. In this examination, any memory work by the candidate is optional.

Refer to the Licentiate Performer Lists. LIST A. LIST B. LIST C. LIST D. SIGHT READING. EAR TESTS. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION OF TEACHING PRINCIPLES.

15 Marks. 15 Marks. 15 Marks. 15 Marks. 7 Marks. 7 Marks. 6 Marks.

20 Marks.

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This section of the LAGM(TD) examination requires that a candidate has a wide, active and general musical background, and has the ability to demonstrate the various skills required in relation to the teaching of the chosen instrument or subject.

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Candidates must submit to the Examiners a comprehensive teaching folio listing their teaching repertoire from the particular Syllabus from and inclusive of Steps, (If they are included in the Syllabus), Grade One through to Proficiency level. Written comments attached to each work must clearly give an indication that the candidate is aware of the musical requirements and technical difficulties in the listed works. Written comments must include practise methods to overcome both observed and potential faults.

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The candidate will be required to give a demonstration lesson to the Examiners using material from the particular Syllabus from and inclusive of Steps, (If they are included in the Syllabus), Grade One through to Proficiency level.

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Candidates will be asked to explain and demonstrate methods for the teaching of phrasing, interpretation and style. To further discuss these aspects in relation to the use of the chosen instrument or subject.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION LICENTIATE DIPLOMA. (TEACHER). LAGM(TD). Continued. *

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate any technical work and exercises prescribed for the particular instrumental examination in the AGMED Syllabus. Also to discuss common student errors and to suggest means for their correction.

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THEORY. The candidate will be aurally examined in the basic theoretical principles of teaching and performance.

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PRACTICAL. The candidate will be expected to discuss and demonstrate the various techniques and control used on the chosen instrument by the examination candidate.

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Candidates will be asked to outline the reasons for Music Education and to discuss with the Examiners the philosophy inherent in this concept.

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General questions on the History of Music, musical styles and different techniques used on the chosen instrument in the performance of these styles.

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To demonstrate to the Examiner's satisfaction a comprehensive knowledge of the history and construction of the chosen instrument and its relationship to music and to the repertoire.

NOTE:- The Teaching Principles paper is a written extension of the above Viva Voce examination.

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FELLOWSHIP DIPLOMA EXAMINATION. FAGM. PRE-REQUISITE. AGMED Licentiate Diploma of Four years standing. AGMED Council approval is necessary for entry to the Fellowship Diploma. The applicant must be able to demonstrate a long association with the AGMED and an empathy with its philosophy. Apply in writing to the AGMED Director for details. This advanced qualification will be awarded in the following areas for proven excellence OR as an Honour for outstanding services to the AGMED, and Music and Speech in particular. a) b) c) d) e) f)

Research Thesis. 50,000 words. Composition. A major work. A full Concert Performance. A long, outstanding teaching Career. An original and unique innovation of outstanding importance within the framework of the AGMED. Any sustained area of excellence in Music and Speech by which teachers and students throughout Australia will benefit.

NOTE: It is mandatory in sections b. d. e. f. above for a supporting Thesis to be written.

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MODERN CLARINET SYLLABUS 1993. STEP ONE.

PREPARATORY.

Page 14.

STEP TWO.

ELEMENTARY.

" 16.

STEP THREE.

PRELIMINARY.

" 18.

GRADE ONE.

" 53.

GRADE TWO.

" 55.

GRADE THREE.

" 58.

GRADE FOUR.

" 61.

GRADE FIVE.

" 64.

GRADE SIX.

" 67.

GRADE SEVEN.

" 70.


" 73.

ASSOCIATE.

" 76.


" 78.

LICENTIATE TEACHER.

" 79.

FELLOWSHIP DIPLOMA.

" 51.

PERFORMANCE. Candidates may use piano, organ or guitar for accompaniment. For the Proficiency Certificate and Diploma level examinations, a small combination is acceptable. Musical and technical control of the selected pieces must adequately meet styling demands. In Binary Form pieces a minimum of 2 choruses is required. Individualism and improvisational ability is to be encouraged in all Grades and Diplomas. NOTE:- SEE 'IMPORTANT NOTES FOR TEACHERS AND CANDIDATES' ON PAGE 1. COMPLETE SCALE and ARPEGGIO LIST. For this Syllabus.

See Pages 6- 9.

REFERENCE BOOKS.

See Page 3.

For this Syllabus.

ARTICULATION REQUIREMENTS.

For this Syllabus.

See Pages 10-12.

STEP EXAMINATIONS. For requirements, please refer to the Classical Syllabus. Page 14. STEP ONE. STEP TWO. STEP THREE.

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Preparatory. Elementary. Preliminary.

Modern Clarinet Examination Syllabus | Australian Guild of Music Education

AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE ONE EXAMINATION. Examination Time. 15 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. NOTE:- The AGMED strongly RECOMMENDS that the Preliminary THEORY Examination be passed in the same year as the GRADE ONE or GRADE TWO Practical examination. This examination is NOT a prerequisite, but will assist in adequately preparing the candidate for the demands of the higher theory grades when they are needed as pre-requisites. For requirements, see the AGMED Handbook. TECHNICAL WORK. From memory. RANGE. SCALES.

ARPEGGIOS.

20 Marks.

Low E to Bb. Two and a quarter octaves. Major. F. G. Harmonic Minor. A. E. Chromatic. E. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 92. ARTICULATION. See Page 11. No 1 a)b)c). Major. F. G. Minor. A. E. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 92. ARTICULATION. See Page 12. No 14 a)b).


One octave.

PERFORMANCE.


LIST A.


Graded Solos for Clarinet. Page 9. Wooden Hear. Either one. Page 10. Love Me Tender. Learn as You Play Clarinet. Page 17. Corumba. Either one. Page 19. Ellacombe. The Complete Clarinet Player. Omnibus Edition. Book 1. Alouette. Unaccompanied. 30 Supergold Clarinet Pops. Born Free. Day by Day. Any one. Fiddler on the Roof. If I Were a Rich Man. Sunrise Sunset. Nadia's Theme. Snowbird. Spanish Eyes. To Sir With Love. Own Choice.

LIST B.


15 Marks. Wise Publications.

B & H.

Paul Harvey.

Wise Publ. Castle Music.


20 Marks.

Below The Break. Frazer. Cramer. Amazing Grace. Scarborough Fair. Any one. El Condor Pasa. Greensleeves. Morning Has Broken. Yellow Bird. The Young Clarinet Player. Book 1. Wise Publications. Any 2 contrasting pieces. Count as one. Top 40 Real Clarinet Solos. Hansen. Amazing Grace. Scarborough Fair. Any one. Let There Be Peace on Earth. 41 Big Hits from the Big Band Era. Warner Bros. Avalon. Cherokee. Dancing in the Dark. Any one. Own Choice. No AGMED approval required.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE ONE EXAMINATION. Continued. LIST C.


Clarinet Magic. When I Fall in Love. Return of the Jedi & 20 Movie Gems. Tara's Theme. Top 40 Real Clarinet Solos. Alley Cat, Lady of Spain. Any one. Paper Roses. When the Saints go Marching In. 10 Famous Pop Songs For Clarinet. Where Have all the Flowers Gone? Own Choice.

SIGHT READING.

20 Marks. Chappell. Warner Bros. Hansen.

Wise Publications. No AGMED approval required.

10 Marks.

A short simple phrase with no note shorter than a crotchet. Either eight (8) bars in common time, or eight (8) bars or more in 2/4 or 3/4 time. In the keys of C, G and F Major only.

EAR TESTS.

8 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a short two bar phrase played twice by the Examiner. No note value smaller than a quaver.

INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any note of the C Major common chord. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.3.5.8) when answering.

PITCH. To state which is the higher or lower of any two notes played consecutively by the Examiner. To hum or sing the TONIC at the end of a short unfinished descending melody played by the Examiner.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.

General questions based upon the music performed. Including note and rest values, staff, clefs, accidentals, time and key signatures. Simple signs and terms found in the examination pieces. The outline given, is a guide to the candidate. The Examiner may choose to ask any reasonable question relative to the grade in order to reach an assessment.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE TWO EXAMINATION. Examination Time. 15 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. NOTE:- The AGMED strongly RECOMMENDS that the Preliminary THEORY Examination be passed in the same year as the GRADE ONE or GRADE TWO Practical examination. This examination is NOT a prerequisite, but will assist in adequately preparing the candidate for the demands of the higher theory grades when they are needed as pre-requisites. For requirements, see the AGMED Handbook.


20 Marks.

Low E to C. Two and three quarter octaves. RANGE. All scales and arpeggios are to be played TWO octaves if possible. Otherwise ONE octave as indicated. SCALES.

Major.

C. Bb. D. Harmonic Minor. A. G. B. Melodic Minor. A. Chromatic. E. F or G. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 120. ARTICULATION. See Page 11. No 1 & 2. a)b)c). 7. 10 b).

ARPEGGIOS.

One octave.

Two octaves.

Major.

C. Bb. D. Minor. A. G. C. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 120. ARTICULATION. See Page 12. No 14 a)b). 15. b)c).

One octave.

PERFORMANCE.


LIST A.


Clarinet A La Carte. Unaccompanied. No 4. Roast Beef and Yorshire Pudding. No 9. Ice Cream. Either one. Graded Solos for Clarinet. Whistle a Happy Tune. Jazz Clarinet Studies. Page 13. Revival Blues. Any one. Page 8. Smooth-Doo-Tonguing. Page 10. Jersey Stomp. Learn As You Play Clarinet. Page 33. The Post. Any one. Page 42. Study No 1. Page 46. Study No 2. Pets. Unaccompanied. No 2. Goldie The Goldfish. Saxophone Method. Page 36. No 2. 3. Page 37. No 5. Any one. 30 Super Gold Clarinet Pops. Cabaret. The Look of Love. Any one. For Once in My Life. The Way We Were, Moon River. Love Theme From "The GodFather". Make it With You. Romeo and Juliet. Theme From "Love Story". Too Young. Own Choice.

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15 Marks. Paul Harvey.

Riccordi.

Wise Publications. MB/MMC.

B & H.

Paul Harvey. Jimmy Dorsey.

Riccordi. Big 3 Publication. Castle Music.



AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE TWO EXAMINATION. Continued. LIST B.


Clarinet Solos. Cielito Lindo. Either One. Cradle Song. Intermediate Pieces. W.F.S. No. 31. Come Back to Sorrento. Any one. Dark Eyes. Santa Lucia. Playin' Easy Clarinet. Hallelujah. The Complete Clarinet Player. Omnibus Edition. Book 1. Amazing Grace. Unaccompanied. Money, Money, Money. Any one. Yellow Submarine. The Young Clarinet Player. Book 11. Any one piece. Top 40 Real Clarinet Solos. Don't Get Around Much Any More. Any one. Perdido; Satin Doll. Sermonette. Take The 'A Train. The Preacher. 41 Big Hits From the Big Band Era. Blue and Sentimental. Caravan. Any one. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You. It Don't Mean a Thing. Mood Indigo. Moonglow. Night and Day. Oh' Lady Be Good. Secret Love. Softly, As in the Morning Sunrise. Solitude. The Man I Love. Own Choice. LIST C.

Amsco Publications. Fernandez. Brahms.

I.M.P. Paul Harvey.

Watters.

Wise Publ.

Wise Publications. Hansen.

Warner Bros.



Clarinet Magic. For Once In My Life. Till. Any one. If You Go Away. Lost in France. Moon River. Speak Softly. Try To Remember. The Old Fashioned Way; Lennon and McCartney For Clarinet. All My Loving. And I Loved Her So. Any one. Carry That Weight. Hey Jude. I Will. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds. Michelle. Norwegian Wood. Ob-la-di Ob-la-da. Rocky Raccoon. She's Leaving Home. Tell Me What You See. MicroJazz For Clarinet. No 1 & 2. Both as one. Playin' Easy Clarinet. Birdie Song. Brown Girl in the Ring. Any one. Song Sung Blue. Return of the Jedi & 20 Music Gems. A Touch of Class. All The Way. Any one. Could I Have This Dance? Ewok Celebration. High Hopes. Love The World Away. Luke & Leia. Secret Love. Star Wars;.That's All. The Tender Trap. Top 40 Real Clarinet Solos. A Taste of Honey. Ballerina. Any one. Candy Man. Feelings. From Me To You. The One I Love. I Left My Heart in San Francisco. There's a Place. 10 Famous Pop Songs for Clarinet. Its Impossible. Michelle. Either one. Own Choice.

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20 Marks.

20 Marks. Chappell.

Wise Publications.

C.Norton.

B & H. IMP.

Warner Bros.

Hansen.

Wise Publications. No AGMED approval required.


AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE TWO EXAMINATION. Continued. SIGHT READING.

10 Marks.

A short passage with no note shorter than a crotchet and with no accidentals. In the keys of C. G. F Major only. In either 4/4, 3/4 or 2/4 time.

EAR TESTS.

8 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a four (4) bar simple passage played twice by the Examiner in 2/4 time. Undotted minims, crotchets and quavers.

INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any two notes of the C Major common chord. The Examiner will first play the chord as an arpeggio before playing the two notes within the compass Middle C-C. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.3.5.8) when answering.

PITCH. To hum or sing the tonic of a short descending or ascending phrase played by the Examiner.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.

General questions based upon the music performed. Terms, words and signs found in the music. Time and key signatures, staccato, accent, and all dynamic signs used in the examination pieces. The outline given, is a guide to the candidate. The Examiner may choose to ask any reasonable question relative to the grade in order to reach an assessment.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE THREE EXAMINATION. Examination Time. 20 Minutes. Minimum pass mark. C 65. NOTE:- The AGMED strongly RECOMMENDS that the Grade One THEORY Examination be passed in the same year as this GRADE THREE Practical examination. This examination is NOT a pre-requisite, but will assist in adequately preparing the candidate for the demands of the higher theory grades when they are needed as pre-requisites. For requirements, see the AGMED Handbook.


20 Marks.

Low E to top E. Three octaves. RANGE. All scales and arpeggios are to be played TWO octaves if possible. Otherwise ONE octave as indicated. SCALES.

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. Ab. Eb. E. Harmonic Minor. F. C. C#. Melodic Minor. D. Chromatic. E. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 92. (2 Quavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 3 a)b)c). 8 a)b). 11 b). Major. Ab. Eb. E. Minor. F. C. C#. D. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 92. (2 Quavers.) ARTICULATION. See Page 12. No 16 a)c).

PERFORMANCE.


LIST A.


Clarinet A La Carte. Unaccompanied. Paul Harvey. No 1. Soup of the Day. Any one. No 2. Pate Maison.No 5. Spaghetti Bolognes. No 7. Apple Pie and Custard. No 8. Fruit Salad. No 10. Cheese and Biscuits. Graded Solos for Clarinet. Bright Eyes. Maria. Any one. Return To Sender. Trains and Boats and Planes. Jazz Clarinet Studies. Page 10. Jersey Stomp. Either one. Page 25. Theme for Bird. Learn As You Play Clarinet. Page 50 No 3. Page 54. No 4. Any one. Pets. Unaccompanied. Paul Harvey. No 1. Penny The Spaniel. Any one. No 5. Oggie and His Hedgehog Family. No 6. Bernard The Budgerigar. Saxophone Method. J.Dorsey. Page 38. No 6. Page 42. No 14. Either one. Supersound. Best in Pops. Chariots of Fire. Eye of the Tiger. Any one. Star Wars Theme. Theme from Superman.

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15 Marks. Riccordi.

Wise Publications.

MB/MMC.

B & H. Riccordi.

Big 3 Pub. Warner Bros.


AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE THREE EXAMINATION. Continued. 30 Super Gold Clarinet Pops. "A" You're Adorable. Alfie. Any one. Baby Elephant Walk. Cavatina. You've Lost That Lovely Feeling. 80 Years of Popular Music. Stage and Screen. Clarinet. Tammy. Unaccompanied. Any one. The Song From 'Moulin Rouge.' Theme From a 'Summer Place.' Own Choice.

LIST B.

Castle Music.

Warner Bros. Publ.



20 Marks.

Clarinet Magic. Chappell. Stranger on The Shore. Solitude. Either one. Clarinet Solos. Amsco Publications. Beautiful Dreamer. Any one. Stephen Foster. Dixie. Oh Susanna. Intermediate Pieces. W.F.S. 31. Country Gardens. The Complete Clarinet Player. Omnibus Edit. Unaccomp. Paul Harvey. Wise Publ. Book 1. All My Loving. Any one. I'd Like To Teach the World to Sing. Strangers in the Night. Book 2. Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes. Book 3. The Coffee Song. Spanish Eyes. Yesterday. Top 40 Real Clarinet Solos. Hansen. Maple Leaf Rag. Muskrat Ramble. Any one. Night Train. That's a Plenty. The Entertainer. What I Did for Love. 41 Big Hits from the Big Band Era. Warner Bros. Ain't Misbehavin'. Begin The Beguine. Any one. Blues In The Night. Body and Soul. Fly Me To The Moon. Get Happy. It Had to be You. I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart. Star Dust. It's Only a Paper Moon. Jersey Bounce. Love For Sale. What's New. Mean To Me. On The Sunny Side of the Street. Sophisticated Lady. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

LIST C.


Clarinet Magic. And I Love You So. As Time Goes By. Any one. Didn't We. Mississippi. Only You. Send In The Clowns. Where Do I Begin. Windmills of Your Mind. Jazz Incorporated. Eight Solos for Winds. Piano Accompaniment. Little Brown Feet. Either one. Kerin Bailey. Moonlight Air. Kerin Bailey. Lennon and McCartney for Clarinet. Anyone Item. Except for those listed for Grade two. MicroJazz For Clarinet. C.Norton. No 3 & 4. No 5 & 6. No 7 & 8. No 9. Any one. Playin' Easy Clarinet. Tomorrow. Y Viva Espana. Either one. Return of the Jedi & 20 Music Gems. Chariots of Fire. Missing. Any one. Love Theme from Superman 111. New York, New York. Nine To Five. Theme from Superman. We May Never Love Like This Again. The Young Clarinettist. Book 111. Bright Eyes. I Write The Songs. Any one. Something.

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20 Marks. Chappell.

Music Sales.

Wise Publications. B & H. I.M.P. Warner Bros.

Wise Publications.


AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE THREE EXAMINATION. Continued. Top 40 Real Clarinet Solos. Allegre Theme. Theme from Marche. Any one. Theme from Vesperale. Touch The Wind. 10 Famous Pop Songs For Clarinet. Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Any one. Lullaby of Birdland. Unforgettable. Windmills of Your Mind. Own Choice.

SIGHT READING.

Hansen.

Wise Publications.


10 Marks.

A passage of eight (8) bars in 4/4, 3/4 or 2/4 time, in the keys of C, G or F Major. To be played at the moderate speed of one crotchet = MM 100. No accidentals. But phrasing must be observed.

EAR TESTS.

8 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a simple four bar passage played twice by the Examiner in 3/4 time. Crotchets, quavers and dotted minims will be used.

INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any of the first FIVE notes of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the five notes of the scale. (Not more than 3 sharps or 3 flats.), before playing one note and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.2.3.4.5) when answering.

TONALITY. To hum or sing and then identify as major or minor, a short diatonic phrase of 5-7 notes played twice by the Examiner. No dotted rhythms used.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.

General questions based on the music performed. All terms, signs, time signatures and key signatures used in the chosen examination music. In addition, questions on scale formation, tetrachords, tones and semitones. The outline given, is a guide to the candidate. The Examiner may choose to ask any reasonable question relative to the grade in order to reach an assessment.

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20 Marks.

Low E to F. Three octaves and one note. RANGE. All scales and arpeggios are to be played TWO octaves if possible. Otherwise ONE octave as indicated. SCALES.

ARPEGGIOS.

SUSTAIN.

Major. B. F#. Db. Harmonic Minor. G#. Eb. Bb. Melodic Minor. E. Major 3rds. C. Chromatic. Commencing on Low E. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 120. (2 Quavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 3 a)b)c). 8 a)b). 11 b). Major. B. F#. Db. Minor. G#. Eb. Bb. E. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 120. (2 Quavers.) ARTICULATION. See Page 12. No 16 a)c). Single notes selected from the scale of B Major above.

PERFORMANCE.


LIST A.


Three octaves.

15 Marks.

Clarinet A La Carte. Unaccompanied. Paul Harvey. Riccordi. No 3. Grapefruit Cocktail. Either one. No 6. Egg and Chips. Graded Clarinet Solos. Wise Publications. Sometimes When We Touch. Any one. Summer.(The First Time). What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life. Jazz Clarinet Studies. MB/MMC. Page 29. Choctaw Bridge and Arathea. Both as one work. Page 33. Latin Rock. West Side Slide. " " " " Page 34. Boogie and Blues Bop. " " " " Pets. Unaccompanied. Paul Harvey. Riccordi. No 3. Papageno The Cat. Either one. No 4. The Armorous Tortoise. Saxophone Method. Jimmy Dorsey. Big 3 Pub. Page 44. No 4. Page 45. No 6. Any one. Page 49. No 14. Supersound. Best in Pops. Stairway To Heaven. Warner Bros. 80 Years of Popular Music. Stage and Screen. Clarinet. Warner Bros. Publ. The Rose. Unaccompanied. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE FOUR EXAMINATION. Continued. LIST B.


Clarinet Magic. Misty. Clarinet Solos. Kerry Dance. Either one. None But the Lonely Heart. The Big Bands. (Vol 52. Music For Millions.) Any one item. The Complete Clarinet Player. Omnibus Edit. Unaccomp. Book 1. Rivers of Babylon. Any one. Oh, What a Beautiful Morning. Book 2. Cruising Down The River. Show Me The Way To Go Home. Tulips From Amsterdam. Book 3. Climb Ev'ry Mountain. Londonderry Air. Book 4. The Last Rose of Summer. The Young Clarinettist. Book 111. Entertainer. Take 5. Either one. 41 Big Hits From the Big Band Era. April in Paris. Any one. In The Mood. The Swingin' Shepherd Blues. Own Choice.

LIST C.


20 Marks. Chappell. Amsco Publ. Irish Jig. Tschaikowsky.

Paul Harvey.

Wise Publ.

Wise Publications. Warner Bros.


20 Marks.

Beatle's Themes and Variations - Clarinet. Wise Publications. Eleanor Rigby. Here, There and Everywhere. Michelle. Yesterday. (Include all variations.) Any one. Best of The Big Bands. Balent. Warner Bros.Inc. And The Angels Sing. Jazz Incorporated. Eight Solos for Winds. Piano Accompaniment. Music Sales. Blue Mood. Devil May Care. Any one. Kerin Bailey. Snappy Rag. Kerin Bailey. MicroJazz For Clarinet. C.Norton. B & H. No 11. 12. 13. Two as one. Playin' Easy Clarinet. I.M.P. All Creatures Great and Small. Either one. Theme from Mash. Return of the Jedi & 20 Movie Gems. Warner Bros. The Imperial March. Either one. Up Where We Belong. Top 40 Real Clarinet Solos. Hansen. Doolin'. Theme from Mystique. Either one. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE FOUR EXAMINATION. Continued. SIGHT READING.

10 Marks.


EAR TESTS.

8 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a four bar passage played by the Examiner in 3/4 or 4/4 time. Dotted minims and dotted crotchets may be used.

INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any of the first SIX notes of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the six notes of the scale. (Not more than 4 sharps or 4 flats.), before playing one note and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.2.3.4.5.6.) when answering.

TONALITY. To hum or sing and then identify as major or minor, a short chromatic phrase of 5 - 7 notes played twice by the Examiner. Dotted rhythms may be used.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.


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20 Marks.


Major.

E. G. D. Ab. Harmonic Minor. E. G. D. B. Melodic Minor. F. C. Major 3rds. D. Chromatic. E. F or F#. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 76. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 4 a)b)e)f). 9 a). 12 b).


Three octaves.

ARPEGGIOS.


SUSTAIN.


Major.

PERFORMANCE.


LIST A.


Beatle Themes and Variations - Clarinet. Hey Jude. Penny Lane. Any one. The Long Winding Road. Inc. All variations. Graded Clarinet Solos. Clair. Lullaby of Birdland. Either one. Jazz Masters. Page 10. Farewell Blues. Any one. Page 27. Bugle Call Rag. Page 29. Everybody Loves My Baby. Pets. Unaccompanied. No 7. Rosita The Rabbit. Saxophone Method. Page 50. No 15. Page 52. No 19. No 20. Any one. The Complete Clarinet Player. Omnibus Edit. Unaccomp. Book 1. The Surrey With the Fringe on Top.

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15 Marks. Wise Publications.

Wise Publications. Benny Goodman.

Consolidated.

Paul Harvey.

Riccordi.

Jimmy Dorsey.

Big 3 Publ.

Paul Harvey.

Wise Publ.


AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE FIVE EXAMINATION. Continued. Book 2.

Carolina Moon. Any one. Fiddler On The Roof. Getting To Know You. Book 3. Greensleeves. 28 Top Hits for Clarinet. Unaccompanied. The Dream is Still Alive. 30 Super Gold Clarinet Pops. Hooked on Classics. Own Choice.

LIST B.

Castle. AGMED approval required.


Clarinet Solos. Volume 2. Andante From Concerto for Clarinet and Military Band. Clarinet Solos. Andante. From the 5th Symphony. Any one. Berceuse. From 'Jocelyn' Londonderry Air. Minuet in G. The Big Bands. Vol. 52. Music For Millions. J.D's Boogie Woogie. Any one. Soul Sauce. That's Earl, Brother. 32 Standards for Bb Instruments. American Patrol. Honeysuckle Rose. Any one. I am Beginning to see the Light. If I Had You. Mean To Me. More Than You Know. Stars Fell On Alabama. Take the 'A' Train. The Very Thought of You. 41 Big Hits From The Big Band Era. Early Autumn. Either one. Autumn Nocturne. Own Choice.

LIST C.

Hal Leonard Publishing Corp.


20 Marks. Ed.Thea King. Rimsky-Korsakoff.

Chester Music. Amsco Publ.

Tschaikowsky. Godard. Irish Folk Song. Beethoven. Consolidated.

Campbell-Connely.

Warner Bros.


20 Marks.

Best of The Big Bands. Balent. Warner Bros.Inc. April in Paris. Jersey Bounce. Any one. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You. Satin Doll. Tuxedo Junction. Jazz Incorporated. Eight Solos for Winds. Piano Accompaniment. Music Sales. Jumbuck Jive. A Wily Bossa. Either one. Kerin Bailey. The Young Clarinettist. Book 3. Tico Tico. Wise Publications. 32 Standards for Bb Instruments. Campbell-Conolly. Arreviderci Roma. Any one. Good Night Sweetheart. Pennies From Heaven. Underneath The Arches. 80 Years of Popular Music. Stage and Screen. Clarinet. Warner Bros. Publ. As Time Goes By. Star Wars. Any one. Chariots of Fire. My Kind of Town. The Way We Were. To Sir With Love. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE FIVE EXAMINATION. Continued. SIGHT READING.

10 Marks.


EAR TESTS.

8 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a four bar passage played twice by the Examiner in simple or 6/8 time. No note shorter than a quaver.

INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any degree of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the entire scale. (Not more than 5 sharps or 5 flats.), before playing one note and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.) when answering.

PITCH. To hum or sing the higher of two notes played simultaneously by the Examiner within the diatonic scale octave C-C. The key may be changed to accommodate voice range.

TONALITY and CADENCE. To identify whether a phrase played by the Examiner is in a major or a minor key, and if the end cadence is Plagal (1V-1) or Perfect (V-1).

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.


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TECHNICAL WORK. From memory. RANGE. Low E to A. Three and a half octaves.

16 Marks.

All scales and arpeggios are to be played TWO octaves. Otherwise THREE octaves as indicated. SCALES.

Major.

ARPEGGIOS.

SUSTAIN.

PERFORMANCE.

F. Three octaves. Ab. Bb. D. Harmonic Minor. F#. Three octaves. A. C#. B. Melodic Minor. F#. Three octaves. A. C#. B. Major 3rds. A or Eb. Chromatic. From E or F. Three octaves. Whole Tone. C. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 84. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 4 a)b)f). 5. 9 a). 12 b). Double tonguing required at this grade level. Major. Ab. Bb. F. D. Minor. F#. C#. A. B. Dominant 7th. In the keys of D. A or Eb. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 84. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 12 & 13. No 17 a)b)d). 18. 20 b). 22 a)b). Double tonguing required at this grade level. Single notes selected from any of the major scales listed above. Four Lists required. A. B. C. D. Memory work is encouraged, but is not essential. Refer to 'OWN CHOICE'. Page 2. Music which exceeds the recommended range is acceptable.

LIST A.

16 Marks.

Clarinet Solos. Ah! So Pure. Any one. Flotow. Barcarolle. Offenbach. Chanson Trist. Op 40. No 2. Tschaikowsky. Dancing Doll. Poldini. Elegie. Massenet. Orientale. Op 50. Cesare Cui. Valse Triste. Creative Reading Studies For Saxophone. Page 31. No 1. Page 34. No 2. Either one. Jazz Masters. Benny Goodman. Page 13. After You've Gone. Any one. Page 14. Who? Page 20. Sing Me a Swing Song. Page 40. Dinah 11.

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Amsco Publ.

Berklee. Consolidated.


AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE SIX EXAMINATION. Continued. Pets. Unaccommpanied. Paul Harvey. Riccordi. No 8. Jack and Gervaise. or The Jolly Gerbils. Saxophone Method. Jimmy Dorsey. Big 3 Publications. Page 83. Beebe. The Complete Clarinet Player. Omnibus Edit. Unaccomp. Paul Harvey. Wise Publ. Book 1. Girl of My Dreams. Book 4. Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head. Stardust. 80 Years of Popular Music. Stage and Screen. Clarinet. Unaccompanied. Warner Bros. Publ. Arthur's Theme. Any one. Can You Read My Mind? Love Theme From 'Superman.' Evergreen. Into the Woods. Let's Do It. (Let's Fall in Love.) Lover Come Back To Me. Night and Day. Send In The Clowns. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

LIST B.

16 Marks.

First time as written. Second time include own embellishments. Best of The Big Bands. Balent. Warner Bros.Inc. Air Mail Special. Any one. In The Mood. Star Dust. Hoagy Carmichael. Jazz Development For The Saxophonist. Adaptable for Clarinet. MB/MMC. Page 62. Greasy Jazz Stuff. Either one. Page 78. Sail Cat. Lennon & McCartney For Clarinet. Wise Publications. Hey Jude. The Young Clarinet Player. Wise Publications. Book 1. I Will Wait for You.Any one. You Light Up My Life. As Long as He Needs Me. Book 2. For All We Know. What Kind of Fool am I. Yesterday. Book 3. Something. Bright Eyes. Top 40 Real Clarinet Solos. Hansen. Feelings. What I Did for Love. Any one. I Left My Heart in San Francisco. 28 Top Hits for Clarinet. Emotions. Hal Leonard Publishing Corp. 10 Famous Pop Songs - Clarinet. Wise Publications. Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Either one. Michelle. 41 Big Hits of the Big Band Era. Shapiro - Bernstein. Star Dust. Body and Soul. Either one. Blue and Sentimental. Solitude. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

LIST C.

16 Marks.

Select from following List, and play twice. First time as written; Second time include own embellishments. Jazz Incorporated. Eight Solos for Winds. Piano Accompaniment. Stokers Siding. Kerin Bailey. Playin' Easy Clarinet. Song Sung Blue. Y Viva Espana. Either one Return of the Jedi & 20 Movie Gems. Up Where We Belong. The Young Clarinet Player. Book 1. Rivers of Babylon. Any one. Matchmaker. Matchmaker.

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Music Sales. I.M.P. Warner Bros. Wise Publications.


AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE SIX EXAMINATION. Continued. Book 2. When I'm Sixty Four. Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head. Book 3. I Write The Songs. The Big Bands. Vol. 52. Music For Millions. Opus One. Shoe Shine Boy. Any one. The Night We Called it a Day. Top 40 Real Clarinet Solos. Alley Cat. Love Me or Leave Me. Any one. Perdido. 41 Big Hits from the Big Band Era. Begin the Beguine, Love For Sale. Any one. On the Sunny Side of the Street. Own Choice.

Consolidated.

Hansen.

Hansen.


LIST D.

16 Marks.

Orchestral Extracts for Clarinet. The candidate is to prepare all of the following extracts. 1. Magic Flute Overture. 2. Symphony No 5.

Trinity. Mozart. Schubert.

SIGHT READING.

7 Marks.


EAR TESTS. 7 Marks. RHYTHM. To clap or tap a four bar passage played twice by the Examiner in simple or 6/8 time with no note shorter than a quaver. Moderate tempo.

INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any two notes of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the entire scale. (Not more than 6 sharps or 6 flats.), before playing the two notes and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8) when answering.

PITCH. To hum or sing the higher or lower of two notes played simultaneously by the Examiner within the diatonic scale octave C-C. The key may be changed to accommodate voice range.

TONALITY and CADENCE. To identify whether a phrase played by the Examiner is in a major or a minor key, and if the end cadence is Plagal (1V-1), Perfect (V-1) or Interrupted (V-VI)> HARMONY. To identify as MAJOR or MINOR, triads played in root position by the Examiner. These will be played twice if necessary. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

6 Marks.


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16 Marks.

RANGE. Low E to top A. Three and a half octaves. All scales and arpeggios are to be played a minimum TWO octaves. Three octaves if possible. SCALES. Major. Db. Bb. F#. B. Harmonic Minor. D#. A#. Eb. Ab. Melodic Minor. D#. A#. Eb. Ab. Major 3rds. E. H/Minor 3rds. A. Whole tone. E or F. Chromatic. F. G or Ab. Three octaves. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 92. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 4 a)b)f). 6. 9 a). 12 b). Triple tonguing required at this grade level. ARPEGGIOS. Major. Db. Bb. F#. B. Minor. D#. A#. Eb. Ab. Major Inversion. Db. Minor Inversion. Eb. Dominant 7th. In the keys of Db or Bb. Diminished 7th. In the keys of Eb or F#. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 92. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 12 & 13. No 17 a)b)d). 19. 20 b). 22 a)b). Triple tonguing required at this grade level. SUSTAIN. F or G major scale played in minims. Two octaves.

PERFORMANCE.


LIST A.

16 Marks.

Clarinet Solos. Angel's Serenade. Any one. Ave Maria. Clarinet Polka. Habanera. From Carmen. Humoreske. Op 101. No 7. Hymn To The Sun. Melody in F. Serenade. Serenade. Clarinet Solos. Volume 2. Menuetto. Quartet in C Minor. Op 4. Either one. Allegretto from 'The Seasons' Creative Reading Studies For Saxophone - Viola. Page 46. No 6. Page 51. No 7. Either one.

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Amsco Publ. Braga. Franz Schubert. Dziadunio Bizet. Anton Dvorak. Rimski-Korsakoff. Anton Rubenstein. Franz Drdla. Franz Schubert. Ed.Thea King. Crusell. Glazounov.

Chester Music.


Berklee.

AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE SEVEN EXAMINATION. Continued. Jazz Development for the Saxophonist. Adaptable for Clarinet. MB/MMC. Page 52. It's In The Air. Saxophone Method. Jimmy Dorsey. Big 3 Publication. Page 86. Oodles of Noodles. 28 Top Hits for Clarinet. Unaccompanied. Hal Leonard Publishing Corp. All This Time. Any one. I'm Your Baby Tonight. 80 Years of Popular Music. Stage and Screen. Clarinet. Unaccompanied. Warner Bros. Publ. I Got Rhythm. Own Choice. AGMED approval required. LIST B. Select from following List, and play three times. First time as written. Second time and third times in different suitable Styles. Beatles Theme and Variations. Eleanor Rigby. The Young Clarinet Player. Book 2. For All We Know. My Way. Somewhere My Love. Top 40 Real Clarinet Solos. Misery. Theme From Allegre. 41 Big Hits From the Big Band Era. Moonglow. Softly as in a Morning Sunrise. Own Choice.

16 Marks.

Wise Publications. Wise Publications. Any one. Hansen. Any one. Shapiro - Bernstein. Either one. AGMED approval required.

LIST C.

16 Marks.

Select from following List, and play three times. First time as written. Second time and third times in different suitable Styles. Improvisation and embellishments are expected. Best of The Big Bands. Begin the Beguine. Playin' Easy Clarinet. Brown Girl in the Ring. The Young Clarinet Player. Book 1. High Noon. Book 2. Wave. Return of the Jedi & 20 Movie Gems. All the Way. Secret Love. Top 40 Real Clarinet Solos. A Taste of Honey. From Me To You. Paper Roses. 10 Famous Pop Songs - Clarinet. Lullaby of Birdland. 41 Big Hits of the Big Band Era. Get Happy. I'm Getting Sentimental Over You. Own Choice.

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Balent. Cole Porter.

Warner Bros.Inc. I.M.P. Wise Publications.

Either one. Warner Bros. Either one. Hansen. Any one. Wise Publication. Shapiro - Bernstein. Either one. AGMED approval required.


AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION GRADE SEVEN EXAMINATION. Continued. 16 Marks.

LIST D. Orchestral Extracts for Clarinet. The candidate is to prepare all of the following extracts. 1. Semiramide Overture. 2. Scherzo from Midsummer Night's Dream. 3. Symphony No 8.

Trinity. Rossini. Mendelssohn. Dvorak.

SIGHT READING.

7 Marks.


EAR TESTS.

7 Marks.

RHTYHM. To clap or tap a substantial four bar passage played twice by the Examiner. Dotted crotchet, quavers and semiquavers used. INTERVALS. The Examiner will play the Tonic chord of a suitable key and then play three notes consecutively within the scale octave. The test will be given twice before the answer is requested. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8) when answering. PITCH. To hum or sing the higher or lower notes of a Major or Minor Triad played in Root position by the Examiner. To hum or sing a phrase of 7 - 9 notes, either diatonic or chromatic after it has been played twice by the Examiner.

HARMONY. To identify as Major, Minor, Augmented or Diminished, Triads played in Root position by the Examiner.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

6 Marks.

1.


2.


3.


4.



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16 Marks.


ARPEGGIOS.

Major. Eb. F. C#. Bb. Harmonic Minor. G. B. Bb. C#. Melodic Minor. G. B. Bb. C# Major 3rds. C. Db. Whole tone. E. G. Chromatic. B. Bb or C#. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 96. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. Any pattern given. Major. Eb. F. C#. Bb. Minor. G. B. Bb. C#. Major Inversion. Ab. Minor Inversion. Bb. Dominant 7th. In the keys of F#. Db. Cb. Diminished 7th. In the keys of C#. Gb. Cb. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 96. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 12 & 13. Any pattern given.

RECOMMENDED FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT. NOT EXAMINABLE. SCALES.

Major 3rds. Harmonic Min. 3rds. Chromatic. ARTICULATION.

ARPEGGIOS.

SUSTAIN. PERFORMANCE.

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Any key. Any key. Commence on any note. See Pages 11 & 12. Any pattern given. Major Inversions. Any key. Minor Inversions. Any key. Dominant 7th. Any key. Dominant Inversion. Any key. Diminished 7th. Any key. Dim.7th Inversions. Any key. ARTICULATION. See Pages 12 & 13. Any pattern given. Any Major or Minor scale (both forms) in minims.

Two octaves.




PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION. Continued. 16 Marks.

LIST A.

Creative Reading Studies for Saxophone - Viola. Berklee. Page 65. No 11. Page 70. No 13. Either one. Jazz Development for the Saxophonist. Adaptable for Clarinet. MB/MMC. Page 84. Rio De Oro. Saxophone Method. Jimmy Dorsey. Big 3 Publication. Page 8. Tailspin. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

LIST B.

16 Marks.

Select ONE of the following Classical - Romantic themes. First time as written. Second time and third times in different suitable Styles. Clarinet Solos. Flight of the Bumble Bee. Hungarian Dance. No 5. Nocturne. Op 9. No 2. Souvenir. Spanish Dance. Op 12. No 1. Two Guitars. Classic Clarinet Series. Barcarolle. Minuet. Serenade. Pop Go The Classics. Air on a G String. Allegro. Fur Elise. Largo. Morning. Symphony No 40. Theme from Chorale Symphony. Own Choice.

Amsco Publ. Any one.

Rimski-Korsakoff. Brahms. Chopin. Franz Drdla. Moszkowski. Russian Gypsy Folk Song.

Any one.

Offenbach. Bocherini. Schubert.

Any one.

Bach. Vivaldi. Beethoven. Dvorak. Grieg. Mozart. Beethoven.

Fentone.

Portland.


LIST C.

16 Marks.

Candidates will present an Own Arrangement Medley. At least 3 (Three) pieces (Pop) of their own choice. Improvisation is expected. Duration. 5 minutes maximum. 28 Top Hits for Clarinet. Unaccompanied. Everybody Plays the Fool. I'll Be On Your Side. Power of Love. Wind of Change. Own Choice.

Hal Leonard Publishing Corp. Any one.

LIST D.


16 Marks.

The candidate will present two contrasting movements. From two different compositions of different periods or eras. Own Choice.

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PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION. Continued. SIGHT READING.

7 Marks.


EAR TESTS.

7 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a substantial four bar passage played twice by the Examiner. Dotted rhythms and semiquavers will be used. PITCH. To hum or sing the middle or lower note of a major or minor triad played in root position by the Examiner. To hum or sing a two bar phrase played twice by the Examiner in a key to suit the candidate. Either chromatic or diatonic, including one or two quaver groups. HARMONY. To identify a Triad as Major or Minor when played in root position or 1st inversion by the Examiner. CADENCES. To name the cadences in a passage in a major key, played by the Examiner, with slight pauses at the cadence points. The passage will consist of a four phrase melody of which only the four cadences will be harmonised.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

6 Marks.

1.


2.



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DIPLOMA EXAMINATIONS. ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA. AAGM. Pre-requisite. AGMED Proficiency Certificate. NOTE:- Candidates cannot enter for this ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA within 12 months of receiving the Proficiency Certificate. Minimum age. 15 years. General conditions are as for all other AGMED Diploma Examinations. Refer to the AGMED Handbook. This examination, which consists of TWO parts, Practical and Theoretical, is a pre-requisite examination for the AGMED Licentiate Diploma. PART ONE:- THEORETICAL. (Honours. 90 marks and above.) All candidates must obtain a minimum pass of 70 marks in the AGMED Grade SEVEN (or higher) Theory of Music Examination. NO EXEMPTION CAN BE GRANTED FROM THIS CONDITION. The examination must be passed within a three year period of the first entry for the PART TWO practical examination. (Or in the reverse order.) See the AGMED Handbook for requirements.





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The full program must be representative of four different composers and styles. Complete works must be performed. A concert standard of performance will be expected. A recital program of at least 30 minutes duration is mandatory. It is therefore possible that the candidate will find it necessary to select more than one work from a List to provide a program of the required length. The listed pieces can be used or replaced with works of a similar standard and style. It is necessary to submit the planned ASSOCIATE program to the AGMED for approval. MEMORY. At least ONE LIST is to be performed from memory. Any additional memory work by the candidate is optional.

LIST A.

Unaccompanied.

Creative Reading Studies for Saxophone - Viola. Page 75. No 15. Page 93. No 23. Any one. Page 95. No 24. Own Choice.

LIST B.

20 Marks. Berklee.


20 Marks.

Candidates will select 2 contrasting items. From the following list of Big Band Classics. Perform with a small combination or with Piano. Organ or Guitar accompaniment. Jazz improvisation is expected. Modern Jazz Composition & Studies for Clarinet. De Franco. MB/MMC. A Little Toughie. On Your Way. Any one. Three Fourth There. 41 Big Hits From the Big Band Era. Shapiro - Bernstein. Autumn Nocturne. Blues in the Night. Any one. Early Autumn. The Swingin' Shepherd Blues. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

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ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA EXAMINATION. Continued. 20 Marks.

LIST C.

The candidate will prepare and present an own composition. In a Latin - American idiom. The composition may be for a Piano or Guitar accompaniment or for small combination. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

LIST D.

20 Marks.

The candidate will prepare and present an own composition. In a Blues idiom. The composition may be for a Piano or Guitar accompaniment or for small combination. In a contrasting style to the previous three List choices. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

ALTERNATIVE LIST D. Orchestral Extracts of own choice of a professional standard of difficulty.

SIGHT READING.

7 Marks.


EAR TESTS.

7 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a substantial four bar phrase played twice by the Examiner. Dotted rhythms, semiquavers and triplets will be used. Simple time signatures or in 6/8 time. The candidate will also be asked to state the time signature and to name the notes in any portion of the passage played separately. INTERVALS. To recognise and name intervals formed by two notes played together within the compass of an octave. HARMONY. To recognise and name Major, Minor, Augmented and Diminished Triads played by the Examiner in Root position or in 1st Inversion. CADENCES. To recognise and name the four cadences in a passage in simple chordal form, played twice by the Examiner with short pauses at the end of each cadence point. The key will be stated and the tonic chord will be sounded before the passage is played.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

6 Marks.

1.


2.



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REFER TO PAGE 48 IN THIS SYLLABUS FOR DETAILS OF CLASSICAL CLARINET LISTS.

Unaccompanied. LIST A. LIST B. LIST C. LIST D. SIGHT READING. EAR TESTS. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

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PART ONE:- THEORETICAL. PAPER ONE. The AGMED Grade V111 (or higher) Theory of Music Examination. PAPER TWO. Teaching Principles. Minimum pass Mark in both papers = 70 marks. Honours. 90. Both examinations must be passed within a three year period of the first entry for the PART TWO practical examination. (or in the reverse order.) See the AGMED Handbook for requirements. NO EXEMPTION CAN BE GRANTED FROM THIS CONDITION.






An executant examination on the candidate's chosen instrument and a practical practical demonstration of teaching principles.

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The full program must be representative of four different composers and styles. Complete works must be prepared. A reasonable concert standard of performance will be expected.

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A recital program of at least 30 minutes duration is mandatory. It is therefore possible that the candidate will find it necessary to select more than one work from a List to provide a program of the required length. It is necessary to submit the planned OWN CHOICE LICENTIATE PROGRAM to the AGMED for approval.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION LICENTIATE DIPLOMA. (TEACHER). LAGM(TD). Continued. LIST A. LIST B. LIST C. LIST D. SIGHT READING. EAR TESTS. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION OF TEACHING PRINCIPLES.


20 Marks.

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To demonstrate to the Examiner's satisfaction a comprehensive knowledge of the history and construction of the chosen instrument and its relationship to music and to the repertoire. NOTE:-

The Teaching Principles paper is a written extension of the above Viva Voce examination.

FELLOWSHIP DIPLOMA EXAMINATION. FAGM. See Page 52 in this publication for full details.

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JAZZ CLARINET SYLLABUS 1993. GRADE FOUR.

" 83.

GRADE FIVE.

" 85.

GRADE SIX.

" 87.

GRADE SEVEN.

" 90.


" 93.

ASSOCIATE.

" 96.


" 98.

LICENTIATE TEACHER.

" 99.

FELLOWSHIP DIPLOMA.

" 52.

IMPORTANT NOTES to be read in conjunction with this Syllabus. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6.

7.

This Syllabus commences at Grade Four and diverges at that point from the Modern Clarinet Syllabus. The style demanded by this Syllabus is essentially that of individualized Jazz with extensive use of extemporisation expected. It is recommended that candidates complete Grades One, Two and Three of the Modern or Classical Clarinet Syllabus before commencing in this highly specialised study stream. All Pre-requisites are the same as for all AGMED Practical and Theoretical examinations. Refer to the General Regulations in the AGMED Handbook. Theory examination requirements for this Syllabus are basically the same as for all AGMED Theory examinations. However, questions may be included in the appropriate paper to reflect the specialised scale and chord knowledge required in these examinations. It is recommended that students contemplating this Syllabus seek out the professional services of a highly skilled Jazz musician. NOTE:- It is essential that 'IMPORTANT NOTES FOR TEACHERS AND CANDIDATES' be read at the beginning of this book of Syllabi. Refer to Page 4 for REFERENCE BOOKS for this syllabus.

PERFORMANCE. Candidates may use piano, organ or guitar for accompaniment. For Grade Seven, the Proficiency Certificate and Diploma level examinations, a small combination is acceptable. One copy of each item must be given to the Examiner upon entry to the examination room. Doubling upon other instruments is permissable only in the Diploma Division of this Syllabus. Musical and technical control of the selected pieces must adequately meet styling demands. In Binary Form pieces a minimum of 2 choruses is required. Individualism and improvisational ability is to be encouraged in all Grades and Diplomas.

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20 Marks.

Low E to F. Three octaves and one note. RANGE. All scales and arpeggios are to be played TWO octaves if possible. Otherwise ONE octave as indicated. SCALES.

Major. B. F#. Db. Harmonic Minor. G#. Eb. Bb. Melodic Minor. E. Natural Minor. A. Pentatonic. C. Major 3rds. C. Chromatic. Commencing on Low E. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 120. (2 Quavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 3 a)b)c). 8 a)b). 11 b).

ARPEGGIOS.

SUSTAIN.

Three octaves.

Major. B. F#. Db. Minor. G#. Eb. Bb. E. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 120. (2 Quavers.) ARTICULATION. See Page 12. No 16 a)c). Single notes selected from the scale of B Major above.

PERFORMANCE.

Three Lists required. A. B. C. Memory work is encouraged, but is not essential. Refer to 'OWN CHOICE'. Page 2. Music which exceeds the recommended range is acceptable. Musical and technical control of the selected pieces must adequately meet styling demands. In Binary Form pieces a minimum of 2 choruses is required. Individualism and improvisational ability is to be encouraged.

LIST A.


Jazz Clarinet Studies. Page 27. Study No 1. 2. Any Two as One. Page 28. Study No 3. Page 31. Soul. Prelude. Motown Groove. Page 33. Latin Rock or West Slide. Own Choice.

LIST B.

MB/MMC.


ACCOMPANIED.

Giants of Jazz. The Style of CannonBall Adderley - Baker. The Way You Look Tonight. Jazz Development for the Saxophone - Cooper. Village Atmosphere. Own Choice.

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15 Marks.

20 Marks. Studio. MB/MMC. AGMED approval required.



GRADE FOUR EXAMINATION. Continued. ACCOMPANIED.

LIST C.

20 Marks.

IMPROVISATION:- The candidate is expected to play the chosen piece once as written. Play it a second time with embellishments or simple improvisation. Mon Ami Sidney. Festival Blues. Transposition required. Passport To Paradise. " " Petite Fleur. " " Any one. 32 Standards for Bb Instruments. Arrivederci Roma. Any one. If I had You. Mean To Me. When the Saints Go Marching In. Own Choice.

Sydney Bechet.

Alain Pierson Publ.

Campbell - Connell.


SIGHT READING.

10 Marks.


EAR TESTS.

8 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a four bar passage played by the Examiner in 3/4 or 4/4 time. Dotted minims and dotted crotchets may be used. INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any of the first SIX notes of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the six notes of the scale. (Not more than 4 sharps or 4 flats.), before playing one note and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.2.3.4.5.6.) when answering. TONALITY. To hum or sing and then identify as major or minor, a short chromatic phrase of 5 - 7 notes played twice by the Examiner. Dotted rhythms may be used.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.


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20 Marks.


Major.

E. G. D. Ab. Harmonic Minor. E. D. Melodic Minor. F. C. Natural Minor. D. Pentatonic. G. Blues. C. F. Modal. Beginning on C. Ionian. Dorian or Lydian. Major 3rds. D. Chromatic. E. F or F#. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 76. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 4 a)b)e)f). 9 a). 12 b).

ARPEGGIOS.

Major Inversions. D. Minor Inversion. A. Major 6th. C6. Sevenths. D7. Bb7. Major 7th Inv. C7. Diminished. C. G. Augmented. C. F. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 76. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Page 12. No 17 a)b).

SUSTAIN.


PERFORMANCE.


Three octaves.


Musical and technical control of the selected pieces must adequately meet styling demands. In Binary Form pieces a minimum of 2 choruses is required. Individualism and improvisational ability is to be encouraged. Three choruses required in List C.

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GRADE FIVE EXAMINATION. Continued. LIST A.


Jazz Masters Series. (Music For Millions. Series 200/040200 Bb Edition.) Everywhere Calypso. Either one. Playing in the Yard. Omnibook in Bb. Unaccompanied. Barbados. Constellation. Donna Lee. Any one. K.C.Blues. Kp Ko. Marmaduke. Perhaps. She Rote. The Bird. Yard Bird Suite. Own Choice.

LIST B.

15 Marks. Sonny Rollins.

Consolidated.

Charlie Parker.

Atlantic.


ACCOMPANIED.

20 Marks.

Giants of Jazz Series. Studio. The Jazz Style of Cannonball Adderley-Baker. Limestone Blues. Either one. What is This Thing Called Love. Jazz Development For The Saxophonist - Cooper. MB/MMC. Greasy Jazz Stuff. It's In The Air. Either one. Jazz Masters Series. Benny Goodman. Consolidated. After You've Gone. 1 or 111. Any one. Dinah. 11. Modern Jazz Compositions and Studies for Clarinet. De Franco. MB/MMC. Page 11. Easy To Learn. Any one. Page 16. Straight Ahead. Page 39. Little Toughie. Page 45. On Your Way. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

LIST C.

UNACCOMPANIED IPROVISATION.

20 Marks.

Play a suitable Blues composition as written. Then play 3 choruses with own improvisations Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

SIGHT READING.

10 Marks.


EAR TESTS.

8 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a four bar passage played twice by the Examiner in simple or 6/8 time. No note shorter than a quaver. INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any degree of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the entire scale. (Not more than 5 sharps or 5 flats.), before playing one note and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.) when answering. PITCH. To hum or sing the higher of two notes played simultaneously by the Examiner within the diatonic scale octave C-C. The key may be changed to accommodate voice range. TONALITY and CADENCE. To identify whether a phrase played by the Examiner is in a major or a minor key, and if the end cadence is Plagal (1V-1) or Perfect (V-1).

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

7 Marks.


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16 Marks.

RANGE. Low E to A. Three and a half octaves. All scales and arpeggios are to be played TWO octaves. Otherwise THREE octaves as indicated. SCALES.

F. Three octaves. Ab. Bb. D. Harmonic Minor. F#. Three octaves. A. C#. B. Melodic Minor. F#. Three octaves. A. C#. B. Pentatonic. D. Blues. G. A. Modal. Beginning on G. Mixolydian or Dorian. Major 3rds. A or Eb. Chromatic. From E or F. Three octaves. Whole Tone. C. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 84. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 4 a)b)f). 5. 9 a). 12 b). Double tonguing required at this grade level.

ARPEGGIOS.

Major Inversion. A. Minor Inversion. D. Major 6th. Eb6. Minor 6th. Cm6. Seventh. A7. Ab7. Major 7th Inv. D7. Diminished. F. F#. Augmented. D. E. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 84. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 12 & 13. No 17 a)b)d). 18. 20 b). 22 a)b). Double tonguing required at this grade level.

SUSTAIN.

Single notes selected from any of the major scales listed above.

Major.

PERFORMANCE.

Four Lists required. A. B. C. D. Memory work is encouraged, but is not essential. Refer to 'OWN CHOICE'. Page 2. Music which exceeds the recommended range is acceptable.

Musical and technical control of the selected pieces must adequately meet styling demands. In Binary Form pieces a minimum of 2 choruses is required. Individualism and improvisational ability is to be encouraged. Three choruses required in List C.

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GRADE SIX EXAMINATION. Continued. UNACCOMPANIED.

LIST A.

16 Marks.

Jazz Masters Series. Sonny Rollins. Consolidated. (Music For Millions. Series 200/040200 Bb Edition.) Blessing In Disguise. Either one. East Broadway Run Down. Jazz Masters. Benny Goodman. Unaccompanied. Stan Ayeroff. Consolidated Music. Volume 92. (Music For Millions Series.) Bugle Call Rag. Omnibook in Bb. Charlie Parker. Atlantic. Another Hairdo. Au Privave. Any one. Black Home Blues. Blues For Alice. Celebrity. Confirmation. Cosmic Rays. Scrapple From the Apple. Little Suede Shoes. Mohawk. Relaxin' With Lee. Dewey Square. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

LIST B.

ACCOMPANIED.

16 Marks.

Jazz Masters Series. Benny Goodman. Consolidated. (Music For Millions. Series 201/040201 Bb Edition.) After You've Gone. 1. ) King Porter Stomp. 1. ) Both as one work. Down South Camp Meeting. 11. King Porter Stomp. 11. ) Both as one work. Honeysuckle Rose. 11. ) The Sheik of Araby. 1. ) Both as one work. Modern Jazz Compositions and Studies For Clarinet. De Franco. MB/MMC. The Happy Trio. Three Fourth There. Any one. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

LIST C.

IMPROVISATION. ACCOMPANIED.

16 Marks.

1st Time. Play as Written. 2nd Time. Improvise. Mon Ami Sidney. Sidney Bechet. Alain Pierson Publ. As-Tu Le Cafard. Premier Bal. Transposition required. Daniel or Promenade Aux Champs - Elysees. " " Danse Les Rues D'Antibes. " " Le Marchand De Poissons. " " The Best of Weather Report. Mulatto Music. (Play as written and improvise where required.) Birdland. Young and Fine. Either one. 32 Standards For Bb Instruments. Campbell - Connelly. American Patrol. I Ain't Got Nodbody. Any one. Take the 'A' Train. I'm Beginning To See The Light. Stars Fell on Alabama. The Touch Of Your Lips. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

LIST D.

FREE IMPROVISATION. UNACCOMPANIED.

16 Marks.

Candidates will be given a Motif to develop and improvise. Use the Pentatonic scale.

SIGHT READING.

TRANSPOSITION. UP A MAJOR 3RD.

7 Marks.


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GRADE SIX EXAMINATION. Continued. EAR TESTS.

7 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a four bar passage played twice by the Examiner in simple or 6/8 time with no note shorter than a quaver. Moderate tempo. INTERVALS. To hum or sing and identify any two notes of the major scale. The Examiner will first play the tonic chord of the scale selected, then the entire scale. (Not more than 6 sharps or 6 flats.), before playing the two notes and requesting the answer. The test will be given twice. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8) when answering. PITCH. To hum or sing the higher or lower of two notes played simultaneously by the Examiner within the diatonic scale octave C-C. The key may be changed to accommodate voice range. TONALITY and CADENCE. To identify whether a phrase played by the Examiner is in a major or a minor key, and if the end cadence is Plagal (1V-1), Perfect (V-1) or Interrupted (V-VI)> HARMONY. To identify as MAJOR or MINOR, triads played in root position by the Examiner. These will be played twice if necessary.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

6 Marks.


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16 Marks.


Major. Db. Bb. F#. B. Harmonic Minor. D#. A#. Eb. Ab. Melodic Minor. D#. A#. Natural Minor. C#. Pentatonic. F. Blues. E. Modal. Beginning on A. Aolean or Locrian. Major 3rds. E. H/Minor 3rds. A. Whole tone. E or F. Chromatic. F. G or Ab. Three octaves. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 92. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. 4 a)b)f). 6. 9 a). 12 b). Triple tonguing required at this grade level.

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. Db. Bb. F#. B. Minor. D#. A#. Eb. Ab. Major Inversions. Bb. Minor Inversions. Eb. Major 6th. A6. Major 6th.Inv. C6. Seventh. Eb7. Bb7. Seventh Inversion. G7. Diminished. A. E. Dim. Inversion. B. Augmented. G+. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 92. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 12 & 13. No 17 a)b)d). 19. 20 b). 22 a)b). Triple tonguing required at this grade level.

SUSTAIN.

F or G major scale played in minims.

PERFORMANCE.

Two octaves.


Musical and technical control of the selected pieces must adequately meet styling demands. In Binary Form pieces a minimum of 2 choruses is required. Individualism and improvisational ability is to be encouraged.

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GRADE SEVEN EXAMINATION. Continued. 16 Marks.

LIST A. Creative Reading Studies for Saxophone - Viola. Page 34. No 2. Page 51. No 7. Either one. Jazz Masters Series. (Music For Millions. Series. 200/040200 Bb Edition.) On Impulse. Omnibook. Bb. Ballade. Chi Chi. Any one. Laird Baird. Parker's Mood. Own Choice.

LIST B.

Berklee. Sonny Rollins.

Consolidated.

Charlie Parker.

Atlantic.


ACCOMPANIED.

16 Marks.

Giants of Jazz Series. The Jazz Style of Cannonball Adderley-Baker. Marabi. Milestones. Any one. Sidewalks of New York. The Weaver. Jazz Development for the Saxophonist - Cooper. Rio De Oror. Sail Cat. Either one The Best of Weather Report. Brown Street. Own Choice.

LIST C.

Studio.

MB/MMC. Mullatto Music. AGMED approval required.

IMPROVISATION. ACCOMPANIED.

16 Marks.

1st Time. As written. 2nd Time. Improvised. Jazz Development for the Saxophone - Cooper. Conservation. Jazz Giants - Flute. Ballade in Paris. Transposition required. Champs Elysees Boogie. " " Tired Blues. " " Mon Ami Sidney. A Moi D'Payer. Les Oignons. Any one. Moulin Cafe. Non Deux. Own Choice.

LIST D.

MB/MMC. Howard Snell.

Hansen.

Sidney Bechet.

Alain Pierson Publ.


FREE IMPROVISATION. UNACCOMPANIED.

16 Marks.

Candidates will be given a number of different chord progressions. Choose one upon which to improvise. Candidates will be given a reasonable time to prepare.

SIGHT READING.

TRANSPOSITION UP A PERFECT 5TH.

7 Marks.


EAR TESTS.

7 Marks.

RHTYHM. To clap or tap a substantial four bar passage played twice by the Examiner. Dotted crotchet, quavers and semiquavers used.

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GRADE SEVEN EXAMINATION. Continued. INTERVALS. The Examiner will play the Tonic chord of a suitable key and then play three notes consecutively within the scale octave. The test will be given twice before the answer is requested. The candidate can use either letter names, degree names, solfa or intervals (1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8) when answering. PITCH. To hum or sing the higher or lower notes of a Major or Minor Triad played in Root position by the Examiner. To hum or sing a phrase of 7 - 9 notes, either diatonic or chromatic after it has been played twice by the Examiner. HARMONY. To identify as Major, Minor, Augmented or Diminished, Triads played in Root position by the Examiner.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

6 Marks.

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16 Marks.

Low E to top A. Three and a half octaves. RANGE. All scales and arpeggios are to be played a minimum TWO octaves. Three octaves if possible. SCALES.

ARPEGGIOS.

Major. Eb. F. C#. Bb. Harmonic Minor. G. B. Bb. C#. Melodic Minor. G. B. Bb. C# Natural Minor. Eb. Natural Minor 3rds. D. Major 3rds. Eb. Ab. Pentatonic. A. Blues. B. Modal. Beginning on B. Lydian. Phrygian or Dorian. Whole tone. E. G. Chromatic. B. Bb or C#. Ascending and descending. Scale speed. One crotchet = MM 96. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 11 & 12. Any pattern given. Major. Eb. F. C#. Bb. Minor. G. B. Bb. C#. Major Inversion. Ab. Minor Inversion. Bb. Dominant 7th. In the keys of F#. Db. Cb. Diminished 7th. In the keys of C#. Gb. Cb. Dominant Inversion. Db. F#. Dim.7th Inversions. Gb. Cb. Ascending and descending. Arpeggio speed. One crotchet = MM 96. (4 Semiquavers.) ARTICULATION. See Pages 12 & 13. Any pattern given.

RECOMMENDED FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT. NOT EXAMINABLE. SCALES. ARPEGGIOS.

SUSTAIN.

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Major 3rds. Any key. Harmonic Min. 3rds. Any key. Major Inversions. Any key. Minor Inversions. Any key. Dominant 7th. Any key. Dominant Inversion. Any key. Diminished 7th. Any key. Dim.7th Inversions. Any key. Any Major or Minor scale (both forms) in minims.



PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION. Continued. PERFORMANCE.


Musical and technical control of the selected pieces must adequately meet styling demands. In Binary Form pieces a minimum of 2 choruses is required. Individualism and improvisational ability is to be encouraged.

LIST A.

16 Marks.

Creative Reading Studies for Saxophone - Viola. Berklee. Page 95. No 24. Page 133. No 33. Any one. Page 137. No 34. Jazz Masters Series. Sonny Rollins. Consolidated. (Music For Million. Series 200/040200 Bb Edition.) Alfie's Theme. Jazz Masters. Benny Goodman. Unaccompanied. Stan Ayeroff. Consolidated Music. Volume 92. Music For Millions Series. Dinah. 1. Any one. Honeysuckle Rose. 1. The Sheik of Araby. Who. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

LIST B.

ACCOMPANIED.

Giants of Jazz Series. The Jazz Style of Cannonball Adderley - Baker. No Chaser. Straight. Either one. Jazz Giants - Flute. I Hear Music. Transposition required. It Could Happen To You. " " Polymania. " " Urania. " " Modern Jazz Compositions and Studies For Clarinet. Double Exposure. Piece of Eight. Either one. Own Choice.

LIST C.

16 Marks. Studio Publications.

Howard Snell. Loesser-Lane. Burke-Heusen. Johnny Richards. Johnny Richards. De Franco.

Hansen.

MB/MMC.


IMPROVISATION. UNACCOMPANIED.

16 Marks.

Candidates will prepare and present their own Jazz composition. Must include an integral improvisation during performance. Approval of the work must be obtained from the AGMED office. At least SIX weeks prior to the examination.

LIST D.

16 Marks.

Candidates will be given a melody to develop and improvise into a Jazz item. A short period will be allowed for the candidate to prepare.

SIGHT READING.

7 Marks.


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PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION. Continued. EAR TESTS.

7 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a substantial four bar passage played twice by the Examiner. Dotted rhythms and semiquavers will be used. PITCH. To hum or sing the middle or lower note of a major or minor triad played in root position by the Examiner. To hum or sing a two bar phrase played twice by the Examiner in a key to suit the candidate. Either chromatic or diatonic, including one or two quaver groups. HARMONY. To identify a Triad as Major or Minor when played in root position or 1st inversion by the Examiner. CADENCES. To name the cadences in a passage in a major key, played by the Examiner, with slight pauses at the cadence points. The passage will consist of a four phrase melody of which only the four cadences will be harmonised.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

6 Marks.

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DIPLOMA EXAMINATIONS. JAZZ SYLLABUS. ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA. AAGM. Pre-requisite. AGMED Proficiency Certificate. NOTE:- Candidates cannot enter for this ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA within 12 months of receiving the Proficiency Certificate. Minimum age. 15 years. General conditions are as for all other AGMED Diploma Examinations. Refer to the AGMED Handbook. This examination, which consists of TWO parts, Practical and Theoretical, is a pre-requisite examination for the AGMED Licentiate Diploma.

PART ONE:- THEORETICAL. (Honours. 90 marks and above.) All candidates must obtain a minimum pass of 70 marks in the AGMED Grade SEVEN (or higher) Theory of Music Examination. NO EXEMPTION CAN BE GRANTED FROM THIS CONDITION. The examination must be passed within a three year period of the first entry for the PART TWO practical examination. (Or in the reverse order.) See the AGMED Handbook for requirements.





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The full program must be representative of four different composers and styles. Complete works must be performed. A concert standard of performance will be expected. A recital program of at least 30 minutes duration is mandatory. It is therefore possible that the candidate will find it necessary to select more than one work from a List to provide a program of the required length. The listed pieces can be used or replaced with works of a similar standard and style. It is necessary to submit the planned ASSOCIATE program to the AGMED for approval. MEMORY. At least ONE LIST is to be performed from memory. Any additional memory work by the candidate is optional.

LIST A.


20 Marks.

Creative Reading Studies For Saxophone - Viola. Berklee. Page 75. No 15. Page 81. No 18. Any one. Page 83. No 19. Jazz Masters Series. Sonny Rollins. Consolidated. (Music For Millions. Series 200/040200 Bb Edition.) God Bless The Child. Either one. You Don't Know What Love Is. Jazz Masters. Benny Goodman. Unaccompanied. Stan Ayeroff. Consolidated Music. Volume 92. Music For Millions Series. After You've Gone. 3. Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

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ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA EXAMINATION. Continued. LIST B.


20 Marks.

Giants of Jazz Series. Studio Publications. The Style of Cannonball Adderley - Baker. Corcovado. Green Dolphin Street. Either one. Jazz Giants - Flute. Howard Snell. Hansen. Isn't It Romantic. Transposition required. Lover. " " Own Choice. AGMED approval required.

ALTERNATIVE LIST B. An own arrangement of an evergreen of Jazz.

LIST C.

One selection required. See below.

20 Marks.

LIST D.

One selection required. See below.

20 Marks.

Candidates will prepare, and then submit to the AGMED for approval, an own composition(s) with accompaniment for Piano, Organ, Guitar or small combination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their improvisational skills during the performance. The works must be submitted at least SIX weeks prior to the examination.

SIGHT READING.

7 Marks.


EAR TESTS.

7 Marks.

RHYTHM. To clap or tap a substantial four bar phrase played twice by the Examiner. Dotted rhythms, semiquavers and triplets will be used. Simple time signatures or in 6/8 time. The candidate will also be asked to state the time signature and to name the notes in any portion of the passage played separately. INTERVALS. To recognise and name intervals formed by two notes played together within the compass of an octave. HARMONY. To recognise and name Major, Minor, Augmented and Diminished Triads played by the Examiner in Root position or in 1st Inversion. CADENCES. To recognise and name the four cadences in a passage in simple chordal form, played twice by the Examiner with short pauses at the end of each cadence point. The key will be stated and the tonic chord will be sounded before the passage is played. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

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PART ONE:- THEORETICAL. PAPER ONE. The AGMED Grade V111 (or higher) Theory of Music Examination. PAPER TWO. Teaching Principles. Minimum pass Mark in both papers = 70 marks. Honours. 90. Both examinations must be passed within a three year period of the first entry for the PART TWO practical examination. (or in the reverse order.) See the AGMED Handbook for requirements. NO EXEMPTION CAN BE GRANTED FROM THIS CONDITION.





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An executant examination on the candidate's chosen instrument and a practical practical demonstration of teaching principles. The full program must be representative of four different composers and styles. Complete works must be prepared. A reasonable concert standard of performance will be expected. A recital program of at least 30 minutes duration is mandatory. It is therefore possible that the candidate will find it necessary to select more than one work from a List to provide a program of the required length. It is necessary to submit the planned OWN CHOICE LICENTIATE PROGRAM to the AGMED for approval. MEMORY. At least ONE LIST is to be performed from memory. Any additional memory work by the candidate is optional.

LIST A. LIST B. LIST C. LIST D. SIGHT READING. EAR TESTS. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION LICENTIATE DIPLOMA. (TEACHER). LAGM(TD). Continued. PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION OF TEACHING PRINCIPLES.

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To demonstrate to the Examiner's satisfaction a comprehensive knowledge of the history and construction of the chosen instrument and its relationship to music and to the repertoire.

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FELLOWSHIP DIPLOMA EXAMINATION. FAGM. See Page 52 in this publication for full details.

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ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF MUSIC USED IN THIS PUBLICATION. CLASSICAL CLARINET SYLLABUS. STEP BOOKS. Abracadabra. Clarinet.

J. Rutland.

A & C Black.

An excellent Tuitional Book with many small solos suited for Step Levels.

Teach Yourself Electronic Keyboards. For Children Only. Teach Yourself Electronic Keyboards. Classic. Teach Yourself Electronic Keyboards. Old Timers. 125 Easy Classical Studies.

Hansen House. Hansen House. Hansen House.

GRADE BOOKS. A Clarinet Primer. Alla Marcia. Aria. Below The Break. First Album For Clarinet. Capriccio For Clarinet. Clarinet Cameo Series. Clarinet Fancies. Clarinet Music For Beginners. Clarinet Quintet. Clarinet Series. Easy Book 1. Moderate Book 2. Difficult Book 2. Advanced Book 2. Clarinet Series. Elementary Book 2. Clarinet Solos. Vol 111. Classic Clarinet Series. Classical Album. Classical Repertoire For Clarinet. Vol 1. Vol 2. Collection of Studies For Clarinet. Complete Method For Clarinet. Vol 3. Concert Pieces. Vol 2. Vol 3. Concertante. Concertino in Eb. Concertino. Concerto. Concerto. Concerto. Concerto. Concerto. Concerto. No 3. Concerto in Eb. Concerto in A. KV 622. Concerto in C Minor. Concerto in Eb. Clarinet & Orch. Concerto in Eb. Concerto for Bb Clarinet and Strings. Concerto No 1. In C Minor. Concerto No 1. Concerto No 2. Concertino. Concertino. Op 26. Dance Piece.

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Cooke. Roussel. Sutermeister. Faure.

Mozart. Jack Brymer.

MB/MMC. OUP. Leduc. Cramer-Castle. Schott. Cramer-Castle. Boston-Chappell. Edito Music Budapest. B & H. Weinberger.

Jack Brymer. Jack Brymer. Zelter. Fentone-Castle. Eberl. G.Langenus. Horovitz. Rossler. Tartini-Jacob. Bonsel. Copland. Veale. Carl Stamitz. Gerald Finzi. Carl Stamitz. Rossler. Mozart. Crussel. Kozeluch. Rossler. Handel. Spohr. Weber. Weber. Tartini-Jacob. Weber. Paul Carr.

Weinberger. Weinberger. Chester. B & H. Edito.Mus.Budapest. Edito Music Budapest. Fischer. Edito Music Budapest. Chester. Rubank. B & H. Donemus. B & H. OUP. B & H. Peters. Rubank. Breitkop. Ellenburg. Rubank. O.U.P. Peters. Ricordi and B & H. Ricordi. B & H. B & H. Cramer-Castle.


AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION Divertimento. Easy Contest and Recital Solos For Clarinet. Easy Original Clarinet Solos. Elementary Clarinet Series. Book 2. Jack Brymer. Elementary Clarinet Solos. Everybody's Favourite Series. E.F.S.33. Elementary Method for Clarinet. Essential Repertoire For Clarinet. Fantasiestucke. Op 73. Schumann. First Book of Clarinet Solos. First Clarinet Album. Pamela Weston. First Pieces for Bb Clarinet Book. First Pieces for Clarinet. Book 2. First Solos for the Clarinet Player. Five Bagatelles. Finzi. Five Romantic Pieces. Four Pieces. Op 5. Berg. Gigue. Corelli. Grand Duo Concertante Op 48. . Weber. Grand Quintet. Op 34. Weber. Improvisation and Toccatina. Unaccompanied. Chagrin. Intermediate Method For Clarinet. Introduction and Allegro Spiritoso. Senaille. Introduction Theme and Variations. Rossini. Introduction Theme and Variations. Weber. Jazz Incorporated. Eight Solos for Winds. Kerin Bailey. Kummer Etudes. With Cassette. Lazarus Method. Learn as You Play Clarinet. Le Tombeau de Ravel. Benjamin. Little Suite for Bb Clarinet. Master Songs. Volume 2. Masterworks For Clarinet. W.F.S. 137. Masterworks for Clarinet and Piano. Mel Bay's Clarinet Method. Mini Concerto. Gordon Jacob. Modern Studies. Giampieri. Moto Perpetuo. Arr. G.Reeves. Paganini. Music for Unaccompanied Clarinet. Pfeiffer. Orchestral Extracts for Clarinet. Trinity. Phantasy Suite. Dunhill. Premiere Rhapsodie. Debussy. Recitative and Air. Colin Cowles. Second Clarinet Album. Pamela Weston. Selected Clarinet Solos. Everybody's Favourite Series. 43. Six Dances. Martin. Six Studies in English. Vaughan Williams. Solos For Festival and Fun. Solos for the Clarinet Player. Sonata. Arnold Bax. Sonata. Poulenc. Sonata. Hindemith. Sonata in F Minor. Op 120. No 1. Brahms. Sonata in Eb. Op 120. No 2. Brahms. Sonata in F# Minor. Op 49. No 2. Reger. Sonata in Bb. Op 107. Reger. Sonata in Bb. Cooke. Sonata No 3. Clarinet & Piano. Telemann.

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Studio PR/Castle. Consolidated. Weinberger. Rubank. Universal. Faber Music. Schott. Benoy and Bryce. OUP. Schirmer. B & H. OUP. UE 7485. International. Schirmer. Augener. Rubank. Castle. Any Edition. International. Music Sales. MB/MMC.Castle. B & H. B & H. Allans. B & H. Ashley Pub. Schirmer. MB/MMC. B & H. Ricordi. Albert. Ed.Kroll(L.Hin). B & H. Durand. Studio. Schott. B & H. B & H. MB/MMC. Schirmer. Chappell. Chester. Schott. Schirmer. Schirmer. Bote & Block. Bote & Block. Novello. B & H.


AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION Sonata No 1 and 2. Sonata No 3 and 4. Sonatina. Sonatina. Sonatina. Sonatina. Sonatina. Sonatina for Clarinet Solo. Sonatina. Sonatina No 3. Sonatine. The Complete Clarinet Player. Omnibus Edition. Book 1. The Fallen Leaf. The Kell Method For Clarinet. Vol 1. Vol 2. The Tower of Remoteness. The Trojans. Act 1. Scene 6. For Clarinet. Berlioz. The Young Clarinettist. Vol 1. The Young Clarinettist. Vol 2. The Young Clarinettist. Vol 3. Three Bagatelles. Three Pieces. Three Pieces. Unaccompanied. Thurston Passage Studies. Thurston Tutor. Tune a Day. Tunes and Dances. Vocalise. Wohlfahrt Etudes. With Cassette. Woodwind Clarinet Solos. Vol 1. Vol 2. 12 Grandi Studi. 12 Modern Studies. 17 Classical Solos. Unaccompanied. 21 Pieces for Clarinet. 32 Etudes for Clarinet. 48 Studies. Book 1. 50 Classical Studies For Clarinet.

D.Scarlatti. D.Scarlatti. Arnold. Richardson. Lovelock. F.Reizenstein. Milhaud. Csaba Deak. Szalowski. Telemann. Milhaud. Paul Harvey. Holland. Ross Edwards. Schott.

P.Carr. Stravinsky.

International. International. Lengnick. B & H. Chappell. B & H. Durand. Chester. Omega. B & H. Wise Publications. Allans. B & H. Faber. OUP. OUP. OUP. Cramer-Castle. International. Chester. B & H. B & H. OUP. Fuzeau. MM/MMC. Chester. Ricordi.

Rachmaninoff.

D'Elia.

Fentone-Castle. Ricordi. Fischer. Uhl. Pamela Weston.

Schott. OUP.

MODERN CLARINET SYLLABUS. STEP BOOKS. Abracadabra. Clarinet.

J. Rutland.

A & C Black.

An excellent Tuitional Book with many small solos suited for Step Levels.

Teach Yourself Electronic Keyboards. For Children Only. Teach Yourself Electronic Keyboards. Classic. Teach Yourself Electronic Keyboards. Old Timers. 125 Easy Classical Studies.

Hansen House. Hansen House. Hansen House.

GRADE BOOKS. Beatle's Themes and Variations - Clarinet. Below The Break. Best of The Big Bands. Clarinet A La Carte. Unaccompanied. Clarinet Magic. Clarinet Solos.

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Wise Publications. Frazer. Balent. Paul Harvey.

Cramer. Warner Bros.Inc. Riccordi. Chappell. Amsco Publications.


AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION Clarinet Solos. Volume 2. Ed.Thea King. Chester Music. Classic Clarinet Series. Fentone. Creative Reading Studies For Saxophone - Viola. Berklee. Graded Solos for Clarinet. Wise Publications. Intermediate Pieces. W.F.S. No. 31. Jazz Clarinet Studies. MB/MMC. Jazz Development For The Saxophonist. Adaptable for Clarinet. MB/MMC. Jazz Incorporated. Eight Solos for Winds. Kerin Bailey. Music Sales. Jazz Masters. Benny Goodman. Consolidated. Learn as You Play Clarinet. B & H. Lennon and McCartney For Clarinet. Wise Publications. MicroJazz For Clarinet. No 1 & 2. C.Norton. B & H. Orchestral Extracts for Clarinet. Trinity. Pets. Unaccompanied. Paul Harvey. Riccordi. Playin' Easy Clarinet. IMP. Pop Go The Classics. Portland. Return of the Jedi & 20 Movie Gems. Warner Bros. Saxophone Method. Jimmy Dorsey. Big 3 Publication. Supersound. Best in Pops. Warner Bros. The Big Bands. (Vol 52. Music For Millions.) The Complete Clarinet Player. Omnibus Edit. Unaccomp. Paul Harvey. Wise Publ. Book 1. Book 2. Book 3. Book 4. The Young Clarinet Player. Wise Publications. Book 1. Book 2. Book 3. The Young Clarinettist. Book 111. Wise Publications. Top 40 Real Clarinet Solos. Hansen. 10 Famous Pop Songs For Clarinet. Wise Publications. 28 Top Hits for Clarinet. Unaccompanied. Hal Leonard Publishing Corp. 30 Supergold Clarinet Pops. Castle Music. 32 Standards for Bb Instruments. Campbell-Connely. 41 Big Hits from the Big Band Era. Warner Bros. 80 Years of Popular Music. Stage and Screen. Clarinet. Warner Bros. Publ.

JAZZ CLARINET SYLLABUS. Creative Reading Studies for Saxophone - Viola. Giants of Jazz. The Style of CannonBall Adderley - Baker. Jazz Clarinet Studies. Jazz Development for the Saxophone - Cooper. Jazz Giants - Flute. Jazz Masters. Benny Goodman. Unaccompanied. Volume 92. Music For Millions Series. Jazz Masters Series. (Music For Millions. Series 200/040200 Bb Edition.) Modern Jazz Compositions and Studies for Clarinet. Mon Ami Sidney. Omnibook in Bb. Unaccompanied. The Best of Weather Report. 32 Standards for Bb Instruments.

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Howard Snell. Stan Ayeroff.

Berklee. Studio. MB/MMC. MB/MMC. Hansen. Consolidated Music.

Sonny Rollins.

Consolidated.

De Franco. Sydney Bechet. Charlie Parker.

MB/MMC. Alain Pierson Publ. Atlantic. Mulatto Music. Campbell - Connell.



Australian Guild of Music Education Inc. – Publication List These publications are available from the Guild Head Office and selected music bookshops: GENERAL: Guild Handbook Past Examination Papers: Preliminary and Grades Proficiency, Associate, Licentiate (2 papers each examination) SPEECH: Speech and Drama Syllabus MUSIC: Ear Test Book Student’s Sight Reading Exercises (Suits all keyboards) PERFORMANCE: Performance Syllabus THEORY: Theory Workbooks: Preliminary Grade One Grade Two Grade Three Grade Four Grade Five Grade Six Grade Seven Grade Eight PRACTICAL: BASOON Syllabus – Classical CLARINET Syllabus – Classical, Modern & Jazz ELECTRONIC ORGAN: Modern Syllabus Supplementary Student Book Syllabus Requirement Books: Step One Step Two Step Three Grade One Grade Two FLUTE Syllabus – Classical, Modern & Jazz GUITAR: Syllabus – Classical, Modern & Country Exercise Books Steps 1, 2 & 3 in one book Grade 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 in one book Syllabus (Exam) Requirement Books Step One Step Two Step Three Grade One Grade Two Grade Three Grade Four All in 1, alternative Guitar books Step One Step Two

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AUSTRALIAN GUILD OF MUSIC EDUCATION Step Three GUITAR: cont. Grade One Grade Two Grade Three Grade Four Grade Five Grade Six Grade Seven Proficiency PIANO ACCORDION: Syllabus Technical Manual PIANOFORTE: Syllabus Supplementary Student Book Syllabus Requirement Books: Step One Step Two Step Three Grade One Grade Two Grade Three Grade Four Piano & Keyboard Contemporary Syllabus Jazz Piano Syllabus – Commences Grade 4 RECORDER: Syllabus Exercise Book SAXOPHONE Syllabus – Classical TRUMPET & Bflat CORNET Syllabus VIOLIN: Syllabus Student Exercise Book VOICE: Solo Singing Syllabus Modern Singing Syllabus Solo Singing Technical Manual

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