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Proficiency Test for PCL 102

 

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 minor scales (3 forms), 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):
    1. p.218 (middle of page:    I-vi-IV-ii-I6/4-V7-I):
      in 2 major keys other than C
    2. p.265 (bottom of page:    I-IV-V7/V7-V7-I):
      in 2 major keys other than C (3 positions)
    3. p.306, middle of page:    ii-V7-I; memorized
  •  harmonizations (must be done with sustaining pedal):
    1. pp 222-223: prepare 2 melodies, using keyboard texture
      (2 or 3 notes in RH, single note in LH)
    2. pp 269-270: prepare 2 melodies, using keyboard texture
      (2 or 3 notes in RH, single note in LH)
    3. 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

 

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