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Grade 5 Music Theory waiver (not applicable in the UK & Ireland)
We are extending our Grade 5 Music Theory waiver until 23 May 2021. This means that candidates with a Grade 6 to 8 Performance Grade exam submission date up to and including 23 May can take their exam without first passing Grade 5 Music Theory. We are making this exceptional arrangement to allow candidates who have been unable to take an exam in recent months to progress with their learning. From 24 May, the Grade 5 Music Theory requirement will return. For exam dates/exam submission dates after 23 May, all candidates taking a Grade 6 to 8 Performance or Practical Grade must first pass Grade 5 Music Theory.
Performance Grade exams
We are pleased to confirm that we will be offering Performance Grade exams every month for the remainder of 2021. Please check our Dates and Fees page for details.
Practical Treble Recorder Grade 5 exams consist of three pieces chosen by learners from lists in the current syllabus, scales and broken chords, sight-reading and aural tests.
Total marks in all individual Practical exams are 150. You need 100 marks to achieve Pass, 120 marks to pass with Merit and 130 marks to pass with Distinction.
Find out about our Performance Grades and alternative route to a graded music exam.
Learners choose three pieces, one from each list (A, B and C) – 30 marks each.
| No. | Composer | Piece information | Publication(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Beethoven
arr. Bullard |
Rondo from Sonata in G minor, Op. 49 No. 1 |
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| 2 |
Dornel
arr. Bennetts and Bowman |
Chaconne in C | |
| 3 |
Boccherini
arr. Hand |
Minuet | |
| 4 |
F. M. Veracini
arr. Hand |
Largo from Sonata No. 2 |
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| 5 |
Dornel
arr. Nitz |
Le Zephir from Sonata No. 1 in B♭ |
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| 6 | Handel |
Alla Siciliana And Allegro 3rd movt And 4th movt from Sonata in F, HWV 369, Op. 1 No. 11 |
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| 7 | Handel |
Vivace 2nd movt from Sonata in D minor (Fitzwilliam Sonata No. 3), HWV 367a |
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| 8 | B. Marcello |
Adagio And Allegro 1st movt And 2nd movt from Sonata in D minor, Op. 2 No. 2 |
No. 10 from First Repertoire Pieces for Recorder (Treble/Alto)Boosey & Hawkes (BH 2100108) More details |
| 9 |
Purcell
arr. Hand |
Grand Dance from King Arthur |
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| 10 | Vivaldi |
Andante And Allemande 1st movt And 2nd movt from Sonata in F, RV 52 |
| No. | Composer | Piece information | Publication(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bender |
Mässig bewegt 1st movt from Sonata for Treble Recorder |
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| 2 |
Bizet
arr. Bennetts and Bowman |
Entr'acte from Carmen |
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| 3 |
Grieg
arr. Bullard |
Gavotte And Musette from The Holberg Suite |
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| 4 |
Vaughan Williams
arr. Bennetts and Bowman |
Fantasia on Greensleeves | |
| 5 | Alan Bullard | Rondino | |
| 6 | Nicholas Marshall | Caprice | |
| 7 | Viktor Fortin |
Fire on Ice No. 7 from Jolly Joker |
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| 8 | Michael Jacques |
Dance 2nd movt from Midsummer Suite |
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| 9 |
Joplin
arr. Amandi |
Solace | |
| 10 | Jim Parker |
Ground Force Or The House of Eliott (glissandi optional) |
| No. | Composer | Piece information | Publication(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sally Adams | Study No. 9: Tyrol Tune | |
| 2 | Playford | Study No. 2: Czar of Muscovy | |
| 3 | Anon. | Brisk Air | |
| 4 | Anon. | Gavot in G minor And Gavot in G | |
| 5 | Peter Bowman | Five-a-side | |
| 6 |
O'Carolan
arr. Bennetts and Bowman |
Fanny Dillon | |
| 7 | Hans-Martin Linde |
Giocoso No. 16 from Modern Exercises for Treble Recorder |
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| 8 |
Telemann
arr. Harras or Robinson |
Allegro 3rd movt from Fantasia No. 5 in F, TWV 40:6 |
No. 5 from Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Treble Recorder, arr. HarrasBärenreiter (BA 6440) More details |
| 9 |
Trad. Irish
arr. Robinson |
Belfast Hornpipe | |
| 10 | Tromlitz | Study in F Or Study in G minor |
Well-crafted arrangements for Treble Recorder Grades 4-5.
Practice material for learners preparing for Recorder exams.
Practice material for learners preparing for Recorder exams.
