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Examples of Proficiency-level pieces
(All taken from Vol. 17, Music for Millions: Easy Classics to Moderns, edited by Denes Agay. This book is available from the TIS bookstore. Pieces not listed below should be verified at the Secondary Piano Office for acceptability)
The following pieces are suitable for items N1 or N2 of the proficiency requirements:
Kabalevsky, Dmitri
- In the Country, p. 147
- Scherzo, p. 146
- Toccatina, p.140
Köhler, Louis
- Chromatic Polka, p. 102
Kullak, Theodor
- Cradle Song, p. 86
Miakovsky, Nicolas
- Fugue in Classic Style, p. 126
Prokofieff, Serge
- Tarantella, p. 132
Schubert, Franz
- Four Ländlers, p. 77 (number 4, or any other two)
- Waltz in B Minor, p. 70
- Tchaikovsky, Peter
- Reverie, p. 110
Villa Lobos, Heitor
- Circle Dance, p. 150
- Constante, p. 149
The following are all pieces which are minimally acceptable. The examiners will expect a very polished, up-to-tempo performance of these pieces.
Clementi, Muzio
- Sonatina in C, p. 66 (first or third movement)
Schmitt, Jakob
- Sonatina, p. 62
Schubert, Frank
- Allegretto, p. 78
Finally, here are a few favorites which are NOT acceptable:
Bach, Joh. Seb
- Minuet in G, p. 13
- Musette in D, p.15
