Allegretto A3 Second movement from Sonatina in A, Op. 41 No. 12 J.B. Vanhal (1739-1813) Allegretto [J= 96] 4 4 e pais sore ere 5 =f Pe te == oe s dolce ae ,£J3 |, £72), Fo), coh, a bie ‘The Czech composer Johann Baptist Vanhal played the violin, cello and organ, and composed over 700 instrumental works, more than 70 symphonies and around 60 masses. He studied with Dittersdorf in Vienna, where he established himself as a successful composer and teacher (his pupils included PleyeD. From 1769 to 1771 he travelled in Italy. The Allegretto from Vanbal's Sonatina in A, selected here, illustrates is attractive, rather Mozartian style. The piece is cast in rounded binary form ~A, B (b. 17); A? (b. 34) = plus a'substantial coda (b, 51). The indication doice also implies ‘sofly: Left-hand crotchets, plus the right-hand crotchets in the coda, might be played staccato (Le. as quavers) in order to preserve the lightness of touch that is appropriate to this plece. The second slurin b.7 and the tempo marks in bb. 32-84 are editorial additions. Source: 12 Sonatines facilées et progressifes pour le Pianto-Forve, Op.41 (Mayence: Schott, 1808) {© 2016 by The Associated Hoan ofthe Royal Schools of Music AB 38165 rit, atempo zt _— a = on. dole ee) AB 3816AB 381612 The Merry Peasant, Returning from Work Frohlicher Landmann, von der Arbeit zuruckkehrend No. 10 from Album fiir die Jugend, Op. 68 Robert Schumann (810-56), Frisch und munter [J = ¢.96] 5 4 Robert Schumann's Album fir de Jugend (Album for the Young), from which this piece i selected, was composed in ess than a month in 1848, At the time, the composer wrote: 'T don't remember ever having been in such good musical form...the pieces simply poured out, one after another! ‘Some ofthe 42 pieces in the collection were dedicated to Schumann's daughter Marie on her seventh birthday. Schumann's markings make itclear that the opening phrase and is repeats are ta be played forte, However, to create a degree of light and shade, the phrases at bb, $-10 and 15-16 might be played at a lower dynamic level Source: 43 [sic] Claviersticke fir die ugend, Op. 68 (Hamburg: Schuberth & Co, 1850) © 1961 by The Associated Hoard ofthe Royal Schools of Music Adapie from Schumann: Album ur die ugend, Op. 6, edited by Howard Ferguson (ABRSM) AB 3816a ce Waltz in A es: copyright musi Arvids Zilinskis (1905-93) ‘Méreni [moderately 6 av 3 96] mp +e bat — i ; J aa i ss BA g 2 Pi ‘The Latvian composer and pianist Arvids Zllnskis was the son ofa farmer and grew up in a rural environment, often helping his father to herd his cattle and horses. He began learning the piano when displaced to southern Ukraine at the end ofthe First World War. On his return to Latvia, he entered the Riga Conservatory atthe age of 15, Following his graduation in 1933 he started to give concerts in choos, and wrote numerous songs and piano pieces that became very popular with children. Many of these pieces reflect his love ofthe Latvian countryside, He taught for many years at the Latvian Conservatory, and in all composed aver 1,500 works, including ballets and operetas. The piece selected here —Valsis (Walt) ~i slow waltz in A major. It alls into ABA da capo form, witha central B section in the relative minor F sharp. (© Copyright Musica altica Lz, Riga 2001 Reproduced by pemision. ll enquires about this plece, Riga 1V-1011, Latvia ar from those directly relating othe exams, should be addressed 10 Musica Bala, Kr. Barons ei 39, AB 381616 nia Ohba Uzbuna Sor cogyriht from Na velikem brodu < Bruno Bjelinski (1909-921 Allegro «= 144 aye ‘The Croatian composer Bruno Bjelinski was born in Trieste and studied law and composition in Zagreb. He taughtat the Zagreb Academy of Music for over 30 years (1945-77). His piano collection Na velikom brodu (On the Great Ship), from which this piece is selected, was composed in 1961, Although the published metronome mark is J= 144, candidates may wish to choose more relaxed tempo, for example J= 112, © 1956 by Muskverlage Hans Gerg,KOIN 1900 assigned to Breitkopf& Hirtl Wiesbaden. Reproduced by permiss ‘exams, should be addressed to Breitkopl& Hartel. Walkmohistate ights resorved. All enquiries about this poce, apart from those recy relating to the AB 3815AB S816Bow-Chicka-Wow-Wow No. 7 from Cool Beans!, Vol. 2 Ben Crosland (born 1968) ‘Moderate funk 2 = ¢.69 (even quavers) 13 ‘Asa teenager, Ben Crosland developed a strong interest in composition and synthesis, and has since experimented with various compositional styles, He began his teaching career in 1987, and has found fulfilment as a composer in writing educational music for his piano pupils, mostly in jazz and popular styles. He runs a music school, “The Music Grove; in his home town of Worcester. ‘The composer has written: ‘Tn this plece Ihave tried to capture the fee of funky, wah-wah guitar. Tempo must be absolutely solid throughout: be careful not to take it too fast, or the right-hand jumps become too difficult Foran instant wah-wah piano effect, your audience might ry gently ‘lapping the palms of their hands over their ears as they Usten. (Ido not recommend asking your examiner to do this, however! ‘© Editions Musica Fetrum and Ben Crosland 2013, All enquires about tis pve, eprt fom those directly relating to the exams, chould be addressed to alitions Musica Ferum at infowmusca-errum.com, ort the ‘composer at enquires@bencrosland co. AB 3816‘poco a poco cresc.4 2 Gato MAJOR SCALES two octaves J = 52 hands together one octave apart and hands separately B major Bb major Ab major AB 3405 3MINOR SCALES two octaves J = 52 (in melodic or harmonic form at candidate's choice) hands together one octave apart and hands separately C# minor melodic (enharmonic Db) 4 AB 3405or ‘C# minor harmonic (enharmonic Db) F minor harmonic 8 3405CONTRARY-MOTION SCALES two octaves 4 = 52 hands together beginning on the key-note (unison) F major 12 D minor harmonic a CHROMATIC SCALES two octaves J = 52 beginning on any black key named by the examiner hands together one octave apart and hands separately example 6 AB 3405ARPEGGIOS two octaves / = 76 hands together one octave apart and hands separately B major Cf minor (enharmonic Db) Bb major f G# minor (enharmonic Ab) aeke, at 4 Eb major 4 C minor : Ab major F minor “Music origination by Barnes Music Engraving, East Sussex Printed in England by Caligraving Led, Thetford, Norfolk ous AB 3405 7