Proficiency Test for PCL 101
This proficiency test covers all material from the syllabus for PCL 101, and includes, but is not limited to, Chapters 1—4 (pp 1-170) of Keyboard Musicianship, Book 1, 9th Edition, by Lyke, Caramia, Alexander, Chioldi, and Haydon; (Stipes Publishing Co.). Students who elect to take the proficiency must have a copy of this text—no duplicated material will be allowed.
Note: all playing—from scales to fundamental skills to repertoire—must be at a high musical level, with attention to proper pedaling, steady rhythm, and a sensitivity to tonal color.
When you are ready to take this test, contact Professor Caramia (room 410; tcaramia@esm.rochester.edu)
NOTE: Everything listed below must be performed in order to pass this proficiency test.
1) Technique:
- all white key major scales, hands together, 2 octaves (fingerings found on pp. 361-366)
2) Fundamental Skills:
- play achordal accompaniment for 3 melodies on pp. 126-127,
use the 4-voice texture found on p. 129 (top)
use sustaining pedal (see p. 129) - choose 3 melodies to harmonize from pp 130-32; follow suggestions on top of melodies; use sustaining pedal
- transpose all melodies on pp 140-143
- play either piece from American Song Repertoire (pp 146-149)
- play Primo part of Oh Me, Oh My (pp 155 and 157)
- improvise a 12 measure phrase, using #1-#3 on p.169 as a basis
3) Repertoire:
- perform 2 pieces from pp 158-165
- perform a piece of your choice not included in Keyboard Musicianship, Book 1
- play a piano accompaniment to a piece from the repertoire of your major instrument