hi everyone,

are there any standard repertoire for each grade?

Yes, I saw a book in the library (only someone's opinion but looked very interesting) but can't remember who it was by now. If I find it again I will let you know.

QUOTE (leung_szeto @ Oct 12 2004, 02:40 PM)

are there any standard repertoire for each grade?

What do you mean? Standard repertoire to play in the exams or between the exams. There are lists to choose from in the exams if that's what you mean.

If you mean between grades then yes and no.

The no part... It would be a very boring (and limited) world if everyone played exactly the same pieces. Really the pieces played by each individual need to be carefully selected to address their weaknesses as well as letting them enjoy playing pieces that they enjoy both because they are good at them or simply because they like the style.

The yes part... although there is no universally recognised system that everyone uses there are lots of books containing collections of works that are sold as being a certain grade standard. Pieces can be selected from such collections to create a series of pieces for a performer as they develop (this is not to say that other pieces not in these collections ought to be neglected). Some teachers will use mostly the same pieces for all of their pupils (although they risk getting sick of them, the pieces not the pupils!); others will tailor more to the individual (or just vary the approach to give themselves a bit more listening variety).

If you go on the asso board music room bit and under search put in grades you want - they have graded all their publications on there