Proficiency Test for PCL 102
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This proficiency test covers all material from the syllabus for PCL 102, and includes, but is not limited to, Chapters 5—8 (pp.171-358) 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:
- C, D, E, G, and A harmonic minor scales, hands together, 2 octaves (fingerings on p. 169, bottom)
- all major and minor white key triad arpeggios, hands together, 2 octaves (major fingerings found on pp. 361-366)
- play any mode (p. 318), 1 octave, hands separate or together,
starting on any key, white or black
2) Fundamental Skills:
- chord progressions (must be done with sustaining pedal):
- p.218 (middle of page: I-vi-IV-ii-I6/4-V7-I):
in 2 major keys other than C - p.265 (bottom of page: I-IV-V7/V7-V7-I):
in 2 major keys other than C (3 positions) - p.306, middle of page: ii-V7-I; memorized
- 6 harmonizations (must be done with sustaining pedal):
- pp 222-223: prepare 2 melodies, using keyboard texture
(2 or 3 notes in RH, single note in LH) - pp 269-270: prepare 2 melodies, using keyboard texture
(2 or 3 notes in RH, single note in LH) - pp 310-312: prepare 2 melodies, using keyboard texture
(2 or 3 notes in RH, single note in LH)
3) Repertoire:
- perform either piece found on pp 229-230 (pentatonic scales); p.231 (chromatic scale); p.232 (whole tone scale); and p.233 (blues scale)
- 4 pieces from Keyboard Musicianship, Book 1:
- perform 1 solo piece from pp.204-212
- perform 1 solo piece from pp.252-259
- perform 1 solo piece from pp.292-301
- perform 1 solo piece from pp.346-355
- perform 1 other solo or duet piece not included in Keyboard Musicianship, Book 1
- perform a piano accompaniment to a piece from your major instrument
