Qualification Specification: Practical Grades
Brass from 2023
Contents
1. Introduction
About ABRSM
About this qualification specification 
About our Practical Music qualificationsRegulation and UCAS points (UK)
Regulation (Europe)
Regulation (Rest of world)

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2. Practical Grades
9Syllabuses9
Exam Regulations9
Malpractice and maladministration
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Entry requirements
10
Exam booking
10
Access (for candidates with specific needs)
10
Exam content
10
In the exam
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Special consideration
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3. Brass Practical Grades Syllabus from 2023
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Introducing the syllabus
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Practical Grades: requirements and information
12• Instruments12• Pieces14• Scales and arpeggios
16• Sight-reading (and transposition)
18• Aural tests
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Scale and arpeggio patterns19
Sight-reading parameters
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Horn Syllabus
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Trumpet, B - Cornet, E - Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn Syllabus
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E - Horn Syllabus
64© 2022 by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of MusicAll the syllabus information in this document, including repertoire and scale lists, is the copyright of
ABRSM. No syllabus listing may be reproduced or published without the permission of ABRSM.

Trombone Syllabus
Bass Trombone Syllabus
Baritone and Euphonium Syllabus

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101
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Tuba Syllabus
Aural test requirements

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160

4. Assessment, marking & infringements
168
Assessment objectives
168
Mark allocation
172
Result categories
172
Synoptic assessment
172Awarding172
Infringements173
Marking criteria
173
5. After the exam
Results176
Appeals and feedback
176
6. Other assessments
Brass Prep Test
177
Performance Grades 
179Music Theory
180
Practical Musicianship181
ARSM182
DipABRSM, LRSM, FRSM
183
Exam programme & running order form

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1. Introduction
About ABRSMAt ABRSM we aim to support learners and teachers in every way we can. One way we do this isthrough the provision of high quality and respected music qualifications. These exams provide
clear goals, reliable and consistent marking, and guidance for future learning and, with backing
from four Royal Schools of Music in the UK, are valued and trusted around the world.
We offer qualifications and assessments for a range of instruments (including singing) andgenres, as well as for Music Theory and Practical Musicianship. Our syllabuses are based on coremusical skills – listening, performing, reading, writing, musical knowledge and understanding, andimprovising. Together these skills give learners a good foundation for their musical development
and a range of different musical activities.
Taking an exam is an exciting challenge with many benefits for learners. We do everything we canto make the exam experience positive and rewarding. We work closely with specialists, teachersand examiners to provide syllabuses of the highest quality with a wide variety of pieces andsongs to choose from. We train our friendly, expert examiners to ensure that all candidates are
rewarded and recognised for their musical achievements during the assessment. Using our clear,easy-to-understand marking criteria examiners can assess all candidates reliably, objectively
and consistently. Finally, candidates receive a mark form containing valuable feedback, with acelebratory certificate for everyone who passes.
We hope our syllabuses inspire and support your music learning or teaching. We wish you every
success for your musical journey!
Our mission
Our mission is to enrich lives by inspiring musical achievement around the world. We do this inpartnership with four Royal Schools of Music: Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music,
Royal Northern College of Music and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
We are passionate about music, its value as an art form and the importance of music education.
We believe that being involved with music gives people unique, positive experiences with lifelong benefits.
We offer face-to-face and digital exams, sheet music, recordings, apps and courses for students andteachers across the world. As a charity our donations encompass a range of grants, scholarships,
awards, prizes and bursaries for organisations and individuals. All promote music education andsupport achievement, progression, creativity, diversity, inclusion, sustainability and leadership inmusic education.
Who we are
We are the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), a company registered inEngland and Wales (company registration number 1926395) and a registered charity (charity
registration number 292182). Our registered office is at 4 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU.
Find out more at www.abrsm.org.

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About this qualification specification
What it covers
This specification provides all the relevant requirements and information teachers, candidates,
parents and organisations need in order to prepare for the following qualifications in the subjects
and grades covered in Section 3:• ABRSM Level 1 Award in Practical Music (Grades 1, 2 and 3)• ABRSM Level 2 Certificate in Practical Music (Grades 4 and 5)• ABRSM Level 3 Certificate in Practical Music (Grades 6, 7 and 8).
It also provides information on how the exams will be assessed, their learning outcomes, andregulated qualification details.
Further details, as well as administrative information about the exams, are given in ABRSM’s
Exam Regulations (www.abrsm.org/examregulations) which should be read before making an
exam booking.
Validity of this specification
This specification is valid from 1 January 2023 until further notice.
We may update this specification from time to time, but will not make changes to the syllabus(Section 3) other than in exceptional circumstances. In such cases, advance notice of any changes
will be posted on our website, as will advance notice of any planned syllabus refreshes. The latest
version of this specification will be available from www.abrsm.org/exams.

About our Practical Music qualifications
Qualification objectives
Our Practical Music qualifications are designed for learners to demonstrate a combination of
performance and other all-round musical skills and knowledge. Each grade is progressive andrepresents a new challenge for the learner, providing motivation and structure to develop andhone their musical skills.
Exams allow learners to receive formal recognition of the level of mastery they have achieved, andfeedback to support their learning journey. Practical Music qualifications further allow learners
to be rewarded and recognised for their skills in performing pieces as well as technique, notation,
listening and musical perception.
Who the qualifications are for
These qualifications are intended for learners who are interested in developing and demon­strating
their all-round musical skills. Learners may be entered at any age, but those entering for a Grade6, 7 or 8 must fulfil the prerequisite detailed on page 10.
Every effort has been made to feature a broad range of repertoire to suit and appeal to candidatesof different ages, backgrounds and interests. We are committed to providing fair access to ourassessments by putting in place access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for candidates
with specific needs.
Structure
Each Practical Music qualification has been carefully designed to assess all-round musicalskills – technique, notation reading, listening and musical perception – as well as knowledge,
understanding and creativity. At all grades, these creative skills are demonstrated through playing
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1. Introductionof repertoire and by completing the supporting tests. Collectively, these skills enable candidates toprogress to higher grades, further education, employment and other qualifications in the creativearts sector.
Candidates are required to play three Pieces from set repertoire lists and a selection of technicalwork, and to respond to an unseen Sight-reading test and a series of Aural tests. Marks for eachcomponent are differently weighted (the three Pieces are the same) and are awarded to eachcomponent individually.
Progression route
ABRSM Practical Music qualifications are available from Grade 1 to Grade 8, and in some subjects
from Initial Grade. Each grade progresses from the previous in their level of demand. The syllabus
in Section 3 of this specification details the grades available for individual subjects. It is not arequirement for any candidate to complete one grade before moving on to the next although there
is a prerequisite for entering a Grade 6, 7 or 8 exam (see below).
Practical Music qualifications embed from the earliest grades the importance of developing a wide
range of musicianship skills, including performing repertoire and technical work, and responding
to previously unseen Sight-reading and Aural tests.
Practical Music candidates may, during their learning journey, wish to focus on their performanceskills and progress across to our Music Performance suite of qualifications. These qualifications
are designed for learners to demonstrate a combination of key performance-related skills suchas instrumental technique and control, musical interpretation, communication, and delivery. Eachgrade is progressive and represents a new challenge for the learner, providing motivation andstructure to hone and refine their performance skills. Music Performance qualifications further
allow learners to be rewarded and recognised for their skills in delivering a whole performance,
communicating musically over a sustained programme.
The nature of both sets of qualifications makes them an ideal platform from which to progress
to ABRSM’s diploma offer, beginning with the performance-only ARSM. ARSM gives candidates
greater flexibility and responsibility in programme building as well as providing further opportunity
to develop performance technique and interpretative skills while extending their repertoire.
Through a combination of live and written components, candidates at DipABRSM (Music
Performance), and the higher LRSM and FRSM levels, demonstrate their performance,
communication and research skills, as well as their musical knowledge and understanding.
DipABRSM progresses to LRSM level and LRSM to FRSM. Further details of these can be foundin Section 6 of this specification and at www.abrsm.org/diplomas.
Prerequisite
We believe that a thorough understanding of the elements of music is essential for a full andsatisfying performance at the higher grades. Our Music Theory graded exams assess candidates
on their ability to identify, use and manipulate musical symbols, to study extracts and to answer
questions about the elements of music. We also offer Practical Musicianship exams where, indeveloping their musicianship skills, candidates gain the understanding as well as the expressive
and interpretative skills needed to master the musical language of the repertoire they are learning.
A pass at ABRSM Grade 5 or above is required in either Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or
any Practical Music solo Jazz instrument before learners can enter for a Grade 6, 7 or 8 Practical
Music or Music Performance exam.

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Regulation and UCAS points (UK)Our regulators
ABRSM Practical Music, Music Performance and Music Theory grades, and higher-level
qualifications (diplomas) are regulated in the UK by:• Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)• Qualifications Wales• Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA Regulation)
For further information, see www.abrsm.org/regulation.
The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
All our regulated qualifications can be found on the RQF. There are nine qualification levels in theframework, labelled in order of difficulty from Entry Level to Level 8. For further information, visit
https://register.ofqual.gov.uk.
Entry to higher education
In the UK, ABRSM’s Grades 6 to 8 in Practical Music and Music Performance can contributetowards entry into higher education through the allocation of UCAS points; the table below shows
the UCAS Tariff value of these grades. For further information visit www.ucas.com.
Qualification/Level

Pass

Merit

Distinction

Grade 68

1012Grade 7

12

14

16

Grade 8

18

24

30

Regulated qualification details
Qualification titles
The table below shows the regulated titles and qualification numbers of our Practical Music
qualifications. Further information can be found at https://register.ofqual.gov.uk.

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Qualification
NumberQualification Title

603/6405/1

ABRSM Entry Level Award in Practical Music (Initial Grade) (Entry 3)

603/6406/3

ABRSM Level 1 Award in Practical Music (Grade 1)

603/6407/5

ABRSM Level 1 Award in Practical Music (Grade 2)

603/6408/7

ABRSM Level 1 Award in Practical Music (Grade 3)

603/6409/9

ABRSM Level 2 Certificate in Practical Music (Grade 4)

603/6410/5

ABRSM Level 2 Certificate in Practical Music (Grade 5)

603/6411/7

ABRSM Level 3 Certificate in Practical Music (Grade 6)

603/6412/9

ABRSM Level 3 Certificate in Practical Music (Grade 7)

603/6413/0

ABRSM Level 3 Certificate in Practical Music (Grade 8)

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Qualification size
The table below describes the size of the Practical Music qualifications by showing the amountof time that a candidate would typically need to spend preparing for them:• Under the guidance of a teacher (Guided Learning Hours);• Under the guidance of a teacher and time spent preparing independently (Total Qualification
Time);

and:• The assigned credit value (which denotes the size of the qualification).
Level

Guided Learning Hours*(GLH)

Total Qualification Time*(TQT)

Credits

Initial Grade

8

40

4

Grade 112

60

6Grade 218

90

9Grade 3

18

120

12

Grade 4

24

150

15

Grade 5

24

180

18

Grade 6

36

220

22

Grade 7

48

270

27

Grade 8

54

320

32

* The Guided Learning Hours and Total Qualification Time are estimates of the average amount of time that it might take acandidate to prepare for these qualifications, and should be used as guidance only; it is recognised that there will be variancedependent on each individual’s level of experience and ability.

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Regulation (Europe)
The European Qualifications Framework (EQF) is an overarching framework that links thequalifications of different countries together and allows for comparison and translation. The EQF
has eight levels across which qualifications can be mapped. The levels do not correspond directlywith the UK’s Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), although they are similar.
The following table shows the level of each of ABRSM’s Practical Music qualifications on the RQF
and the EQF.
Qualification

RQF Level

EQF Level

Initial Grade

Entry Level (Level 3)

Level 1

Level 1

Level 2

Level 2

Level 3

Level 3

Level 4

Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8Regulation (Rest of world)
Information on how ABRSM exams are recognised in individual countries can be found at www.
abrsm.org/regulation.

Qualification title referencing
The qualifications covered by this specification are:

• ABRSM Level 1 Award in Practical Music (Grades 1, 2 and 3)• ABRSM Level 2 Certificate in Practical Music (Grades 4 and 5)• ABRSM Level 3 Certificate in Practical Music (Grades 6, 7 and 8).
For ease of reading, ‘Practical Grade(s)’ is used in place of the full qualification titles throughout
the remainder of this document. Similarly, when referring to our other suite of graded performance
exams, ‘Performance Grade(s)’ is used in place of the full qualification titles.

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Syllabuses
Syllabus validity
The Brass Practical Grades Syllabus is valid for exams from 1 January 2023 until further notice.
Syllabus amendments
Any updates to the syllabus – e.g. changes to publication details or other minor corrections orclarifications – will be posted at www.abrsm.org/syllabuscorrections.
Syllabus overlap
In the first year of any revised Practical Grades syllabus, we offer an overlap period where
candidates may play specific requirements from the preceding syllabus. Information on the lengthof the overlap period and the requirements that it applies to is given at www.abrsm.org/overlap.
Brass candidates worldwide may play their three pieces and prepare supporting tests from thepreceding Brass syllabus until 31 December 2023. All pieces must be from the same syllabus –candidates may not present a mixture from old and new syllabuses.
The next syllabus
At the time of publication of this document, the next revision of the Brass Practical Grades Syllabus
has not been scheduled. Advance notice of any planned changes to the Brass Syllabus (including
syllabus overlap information) will be posted at www.abrsm.org/syllabusupdates.

Exam Regulations
When preparing for an exam, it is important to read ABRSM’s Exam Regulations, which set out
the rules for completing the exams listed in this specification. This information is available atwww.abrsm.org/examregulations.

Malpractice and maladministration
We are committed to inspiring achievement in music. Our qualifications are used by thousandsof people to support their music learning or teaching. Many people also use them when applying
to study at further and higher education institutions. It is therefore vital that our qualifications
remain a valuable and reliable measure of a candidate’s skills and knowledge. We take any formof malpractice or maladministration very seriously.

• Malpractice is defined as any act that compromises or is an attempt to compromise theassessment process, the integrity of any qualification or the validity of a result or certificate. This
also includes any act that damages our reputation or credibility as an awarding organisation.
• Maladministration is defined as any act that breaches the regulations through a mis­managementof administrative processes, particularly where such a breach could compromise the integrityof a qualification or assessment.

Applicants and candidates must follow the requirements set out in the relevant specification,
Exam Regulations and all other ABRSM policies about the delivery of our exams. In cases whereapplicants or candidates have committed malpractice, a sanction or penalty may be given. Further
information about our Malpractice and Maladministration Policy can be found at www.abrsm.
org/policies.

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Entry requirements
There are eight grades of Practical Grades exams for each brass instrument (Bass Trombone,
Grades 6 to 8 only). Candidates may be entered for any grade at any age. They do not need to havetaken any earlier grade(s) in the same instrument. To enter for a Grade 6, 7 or 8 exam, candidates
must already have passed one of the following:• ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory• ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Practical Musicianship• ABRSM Grade 5 in any Practical Grades solo Jazz instrument
For full details, including a list of accepted alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.

Exam booking
Details of exam dates, locations, fees and how to book an exam are available online at www.
abrsm.org/exambooking.

Access (for candidates with specific needs)
We are committed to providing fair access to our assessments for candidates with specific needs by
putting in place access arrangements and reasonable adjustments. There are a range of alternative
tests and formats for Practical Grades as well as guidelines for candidates with specific needs(see www.abrsm.org/specificneeds for full details). Where a candidate’s needs are not coveredby the guidelines, each case is considered individually. Further information is available from theAccess Co-ordinator (accesscoordinator@abrsm.ac.uk) or from www.abrsm.org/specificneeds.

Exam content
Practical Grades for brass consist of six components – three Pieces, Scales and arpeggios,
Sight-reading and Aural tests. Information on how marks are allocated is given on page 172.

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In the exam
Examiners
Generally, there will be one examiner in the exam room for Practical Grades; however a second
examiner may be present for training or quality assurance purposes.
Examiners may ask to look at the candidate’s or accompanist’s (where applicable) copy of themusic before or after the performance of a piece; a separate copy is not required.
Examiners may stop the performance of a piece when they have heard enough to make a judgment.
Order of the exam
The individual Practical Grades exam components may be taken in any order, at the candidate’s
choice, although it is preferable for accompanied pieces/duets (where applicable) to be performed
consecu­tively at the beginning of the exam.
TuningAt Grades 1 to 5, the teacher or accompanist may help tune the candidate’s instrument before theexam begins. At Grades 6 to 8, candidates must tune their instruments themselves. Examiners
are unable to help with tuning.
Music stands
ABRSM Public Venues provide a music stand, but candidates are welcome to bring their own ifthey prefer. The examiner will be happy to help adjust the height or position of the stand.
Instruments
ABRSM Public Venues provide an upright or grand piano. Candidates, other than pianists, must
provide their own instrument (and any other equipment, e.g. footstools). Further detail on instruments is given in Section 3 of this specification.
Exam timings
The timings in the table below show the approximate length of each Practical Grades brass examin minutes, including the candidate’s entry and exit, and time for the examiner to finish the markform between exams. Examiners may take more or less time than the given timings.
GradeTime (in mins)

InitialGrade*

Grade
1

Grades2&3

Grades
4&5

Grade
6

Grade
7

Grade
8

12

12

14

17

20

25

30

* Initial Grade not available for brass

Special consideration
Special consideration is given to candidates who suffer temporary illness, injury or indisposition,or adverse circumstances at or near the time of the assessment that are beyond the candidate’scontrol. This will not result in an adjustment to marks and will not change the assessment criteria
applied by the examiner for the exam. Please refer to our Special Consideration Policy at www.
abrsm.org/policies.

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Introducing the syllabus
A number of changes have been made in the 2023 Brass Practical Grades Syllabus:• The repertoire lists for all instruments have been refreshed, with a mixture of new and retained
pieces.

• At Grades 1 to 5, a number of pieces are shared across all instruments (excluding French Horn).
For ease of use, all shared pieces appear shaded , in the same order at the top of each list.

• The lists are now defined by musical characteristics, encouraging candidates to play a balanced
selection of pieces and demonstrate a range of skills.

• Unaccompanied solos are now optional. They are included across the lists, according to theirmusical characteristics. Candidates may choose to perform up to two of them.

• A duet option is offered at Grades 1 to 3.
• The new scale requirements focus on technical development and progression, achieved througha realistic and manageable assessment load.

• There are new Sight-reading requirements for all brass instruments.
• At Grades 6 to 8, the Sight-reading and Transposition tests (Horn and Trumpet only) have beencombined into one Sight-reading test, part of which must be transposed.

• A new Adapted Instruments Policy has been introduced; instruments adapted for beginners can
now be used in exams at any grade, as long as all the exam requirements can be met.

Some key exam information has also been updated or clarified.

Practical Grades: requirements and information
This syllabus is valid from 1 January 2023 until further notice.
This section provides a summary of the most important points that teachers and candidates
need to know when taking ABRSM Practical Grades for brass. Further details, as well as
administrative information about the exams, are given in ABRSM’s Exam Regulations (availableat www.abrsm.org/examregulations) which should be read before making an exam booking.

Instruments
The Practical Grades syllabus requirements have been designed for the standard instruments
covered. ABRSM recognise that many learners start their musical journey by using an instrument
specially adapted for younger/smaller players. We welcome the use of these instruments in ourgraded exams in accordance with the details set out in our Adapted Instruments Policy, availableat www.abrsm.org/policies.
Please note that using an adapted instrument sounding in a key different to the standard
instrument may restrict options in the Aural Tests at Grades 4 to 8 (see pages 163–167).
The repertoire lists show publication details, including clefs and where piano accompaniments are
published separately. In addition, for pieces marked ‡ further information about the publications(including where parts/accompaniments are issued in different keys) is available at: www.abrsm.
org/clarifications.
Other information about certain instruments covered by this syllabus is as follows.
Horn: The accompanied pieces set on the repertoire lists are published in F editions.
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Some pieces are published with transposition suggestions but, in the exam, they should be playedin the written keys only.
Trumpet/B - Cornet/Flugelhorn: These instruments share the same repertoire lists. All the pieces
are published for instruments in B - unless otherwise indicated. Some pieces may be played on an
E - /C trumpet where the syllabus indicates a published edition (or where other suitable editions
are available).
E - Soprano Cornet: At Grades 1 to 5, shared pieces that appear shaded have piano accompanimentavailable in E - . Piano accompaniments for other pieces on the list can be suitably transposed.
At Grades 6 to 8 there are a number of options for E - instruments. Candidates may choose otherpieces from the repertoire lists and adapt passages or transpose parts and/or accompaniments
as necessary for their instrument.
Related instrument option: At all grades, candidates for any of the above four instruments (Trumpet,
B - Cornet, E - Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn) have the option of playing one piece (from any list) on
one of the other three instruments. There is no advantage to be gained over other candidates intaking this option, and all the other requirements must be played using the instrument on which
the candidate has entered.
E - Horn: All the accompanied pieces set on the repertoire lists are published in E - editions. Pieces
that are also published with a part in F are indicated in the lists.
Trombone: There are separate syllabuses for Tenor and Bass trombones. Bass Trombone exams
are available at Grades 6 to 8 only. The repertoire lists show the clefs that the pieces are publishedin ( ) , é and/or & ). If necessary, candidates may use manuscript transpositions into treble orbass clef.
Tenor trombone candidates may play their pieces on E - Alto Trombone. Further information canbe found in our Adapted Instruments Policy, available at www.abrsm.org/policies. At Grades 1 to
5, shared pieces that appear shaded have piano accompaniment available in E -.
Trombone: At Grades 6 to 8, candidates may play one of their three pieces on a bass trombone(chosen from the corresponding grade of the Bass Trombone syllabus). If choosing a piece fromthe Bass Trombone syllabus, candidates must make sure that the requirement to play one piecefrom each of the three lists (A, B and C) is met. A candidate may play up to two unaccompanied
solos.
Bass Trombone: Candidates may play one of their three pieces on a tenor trombone (chosenfrom the corresponding grade of the Trombone syllabus). If choosing a piece from the Trombone
syllabus, candidates must make sure that the requirement to play one piece from each of the threelists (A, B and C) is met. A candidate may play up to two unaccompanied solos.
There is no advantage to be gained over other candidates in taking this option, and all the otherrequirements must be played using the trombone on which the candidate has entered.
Baritone and Euphonium: These instruments share the same repertoire lists. The lists show theclefs that the pieces are published in ( ) and/or & ). If necessary, candidates may use manuscripttranspositions into treble or bass clef. A three-valved instrument may be used at all grades.
Candidates may adapt passages containing notes that require a 4th valve (where an ossia is not
published).

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Tuba: An E -, F, B - or C tuba may be used. Candidates may adapt passages or transpose parts
and/or accompaniments as necessary for their instrument (Note: many of the pieces set on therepertoire lists are biased towards E - tuba).
A three-valved instrument may be used at all grades. Candidates may adapt passages containing
notes that require a 4th valve (where an ossia is not published).

PiecesMusicians learn to play an instrument to explore and perform repertoire, which is why pieces
are at the core of the exam – candidates are asked to present three at each grade. The syllabus
repertoire is organised into three lists that explore different traditions and styles, dating fromthe Renaissance period to the present day.
Choosing one piece from each list gives candidates the opportunity to play a balanced selection
and demonstrate a range of skills. In this syllabus, the pieces are broadly grouped into lists by
the characteristics of the music:• List A pieces are generally faster moving and require technical agility (focus mostly on
dexterity and articulation)• List B pieces are more lyrical and invite expressive playing (focus mostly on breath control/
support and the sound made)• List C pieces reflect a wide variety of musical traditions, styles and characters.
Most of the pieces require an accompaniment, as interacting with other musicians is an
important musical skill, but there are also opportunities to choose solo pieces and develop
confidence with unaccompanied playing.
We hope that by offering this variety in the syllabus, candidates will find inspiring music thatthey enjoy learning and performing.
Programme planning: Candidates must choose one piece from each of the three lists (A, B and
C). In the exam, they should inform the examiner which pieces they are performing, and they arewelcome to use the form on page 184 for this purpose.
Every effort has been made to feature a broad range of repertoire to suit and appeal to candidatesof different ages, backgrounds and interests. Certain pieces may not be suitable for every
candidate for technical reasons, other pieces may not be suitable because of wider context(historical, cultural, subject matter, lyrics if an arrangement of a song, etc.). Pieces should be
carefully considered for their appropriateness to each individual, which may need consultation
between teachers and parents/carers. Teachers and parents/carers should also exercise caution
when allowing younger candidates to research pieces online: www.nspcc.org.uk/onlinesafety.
The repertoire lists are the same as for ABRSM Performance Grades. Candidates intending on
taking both qualifications at the same grade may find their musical development benefits frompreparing different pieces for each.
Accompaniment/Duets: A live piano or brass (where the option is listed) accompaniment isrequired for all pieces, except those that are published as studies or unaccompanied works.

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At Grades 1 to 3, candidates may choose to perform a duet for some or all of their pieces. The
pieces that are published as duets are marked DUET in the repertoire list and the candidate must
play the part specified.
Pieces that are published with both brass and piano accompaniment options are marked
DUET/PIANO in the repertoire list, and may be performed with either accompaniment in the exam.
Candidates must provide their own accompanist(s), who can only be in the exam room whileaccompanying. The candidate’s teacher may accompany (examiners will not). If necessary, an
accompanist may simplify any part of the accompaniment, as long as the result is musical.
Recorded accompaniments are not allowed.
Solos: Unaccompanied solos are marked SOLO in the repertoire lists. Candidates are not required
to play a solo in the exam, but may play up to two.
Exam music & editions: Wherever the syllabus includes an arrangement or transcription(appearing as ‘arr.’ or ‘trans.’ in the repertoire lists), the edition listed in the syllabus must be
used in the exam. For all other pieces, editions are listed for guidance only and candidates may use
any edition of their choice. This includes editions that are downloaded. Information on sourcing
exam music is given on page 16.
Interpreting the score: Printed editorial suggestions such as fingering, metronome marks,
realisation of ornaments, etc. do not need to be strictly observed. Whether the piece contains
musical indications or not, candidates are encouraged to interpret the score in a musical andstylistic way. Examiners’ marking will be determined by how control of pitch, time, tone, shapeand performance contributes to the overall musical outcome.
Repeats: Unless the syllabus specifies differently, all da capo and dal segno indications must be
followed but other repeats (including first-time bars) should not be played unless they are very
short (i.e. a few bars).
Ossias: Where an ossia (alternative musical line or note) occurs in the music, candidates may
play either option unless the syllabus specifies differently.
Cadenzas & tuttis: Cadenzas should not be played unless the syllabus specifies differently.
Accompanists should cut lengthy orchestral tutti sections.
Performing from memory: Candidates may perform any of their pieces from memory; if doing so,they must make sure that a copy of the music is available for the examiner to refer to. No extra
marks are awarded for playing from memory.
Page-turns: Examiners will be understanding if a page-turn causes a lack of continuity during
a piece, and this will not affect the marking. Candidates may use an extra copy of the music ora photocopy of a section of the piece (but see ‘Photocopies’ below) to help with page-turns.
Candidates at Grades 6 to 8 may bring a page-turner to the exam if there is no solution toa particularly awkward page-turn (prior permission is not required; the turner may be thecandidate’s teacher). Similarly, an accompanist for a Grade 6 to 8 exam is permitted to bring a
page-turner to assist with turns in the piano part. Examiners are unable to help with page-turning.
Photocopies & downloads: Performing from unauthorised photocopies (or other kinds of copies)
or illegal downloads of copyright music is not allowed. In the UK, copies may be used in certain
limited circumstances – for full details, see the MPA’s Code of Fair Practice at www.mpaonline.
org.uk/mpa-guidelines. In all other cases, application should be made to the copyright holder
before any copy is made, and evidence of permission should be brought to the exam.
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Candidates and Applicants are expected to act within the law with regard to copyright. ABRSM
may withhold the exam result where we have evidence of an illegal copy (or copies) being used.
Sourcing exam music: Exam music is available from music retailers and online, including at the
ABRSM music shop: www.abrsm.org/shop. Every effort has been made to make sure that the
publications listed will be available for the duration of the syllabus. We advise candidates to
get their music well before the exam in case items are not kept in stock by retailers. Non-exam
related questions about the music (e.g. editorial, availability) should be addressed to the relevantpublisher: contact details are listed at www.abrsm.org/publishers.

Scales and arpeggios
Playing scales and arpeggios is important for building strong technical skills such as reliable
finger movement/slide control and fluency. It also helps to develop tone, pitch and interval
awareness, and familiarity with keys and their related patterns. This leads to greater confidence
and security when sight-reading, learning new pieces and performing – from a score or frommemory, as a solo musician or with others.
Memory: All requirements must be played from memory.
Range: All requirements must be played from the lowest possible tonic/starting note unless thesyllabus specifies differently. They must ascend and descend according to the specified range(and pattern).
Rhythm: All requirements must be played in even notes.
Patterns: Arpeggios and dominant sevenths are required in root position only. All dominantsevenths must finish by resolving on the tonic. Examples of scale/arpeggio etc. patterns specified
in this syllabus are given on pages 19–25.
Articulation: Slurred requirements must be legato throughout. The choice of breathing place isleft to the candidate’s discretion, but the flow should be maintained as much as possible.
Transposing instruments: The naming of scales applies to the fingering, not the concert pitch;for example, D major for trumpet in B - will sound in C, not D.
In the exam: Examiners will usually ask for at least one of each scale/arpeggio (etc.) type. Where
applicable, they will ask for majors followed by minors within each type and will also ask to hear abalance of articulations across the requests as a whole. When asking for requirements, examiners
will specify:• the key† (including minor form – harmonic or melodic – in the Grades 6 to 8 scales) or thestarting note

• the articulation
Supporting publications: Books of the requirements are published for all brass instruments by
ABRSM. Purchasing these books is not a requirement.

16† Where keys at Grades 6 to 8 are listed enharmonically – D -/C + and A -/G + – the examiner will use the flat spelling when asking for major keys
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Speed: The following speeds are given as a general guide:
Trombone

Grade/Speed
pattern

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Scales(including chromatic,
extended-range & whole-tone)iqq = 44

q = 48q = 56q = 63q = 72q = 96q = 108

q = 120

Arpeggios(excluding extended-range)iiq

e = 56e = 63e = 76e = 88e = 100

q . = 40q . = 44q . = 48

Dominant & diminished 7ths;
Extended-range arpeggiosiqq = 44

q = 50q = 56q = 66

q = 72

Scales in 3rds

iqq = 84q = 100

q = 112All other brass

Grade/Speed
pattern

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Scales(including chromatic,
extended-range & whole-tone)iqq = 50q = 56q = 63q = 72

q = 80q = 104

q = 112q = 126

Arpeggios(excluding extended-range)iiq

e = 66e = 72e = 84e = 92e = 108

q . = 40q . = 44q . = 48

Dominant & diminished 7ths;
Extended-range arpeggiosiqq = 46q = 54

q = 60q = 66

q = 72

Scales in 3rds

iqq = 88q = 100

q = 120
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Sight-reading (and transposition)
Sight-reading is a valuable skill with many benefits. Learning to sight-read helps to develop quick
recognition of keys, tonality and common rhythm patterns. Strong sight-reading skills makelearning new pieces quicker and easier, and also help when making music with others, so thatplaying in an ensemble becomes more rewarding and enjoyable.
About the test: Candidates will be asked to play a short unaccompanied piece of music that they
have not seen before. They will be given half a minute to look through and, if they wish, try out allor any part of the test before they are asked to play it for assessment.
Transposition (Horn and Trumpet only): At Grades 6 to 8, the Sight-reading tests for Horn andTrumpet candidates will include a section of transposition. Candidates will be given up to half aminute in which to look through and, if they wish, try out all or any part of the test before they are
required to play it for assessment.
Parameters: The tables on pages 26–28 show the elements that are introduced at each
grade.
Supporting publications: For practice purposes, sample sight-reading tests are published by
ABRSM. Purchasing these books is not a requirement.
Blind or partially-sighted candidates: Blind or partially-sighted candidates may choose analternative test (Braille memory or Aural repetition) in place of the standard test, if requested at
the time of booking the exam. Further information is available at www.abrsm.org/specificneeds.

Aural tests
Listening lies at the heart of music-making and the ability to hear how music works helps withall aspects of musical development. Aural skills help with gauging the sound and balance ofplaying, keeping in time and playing with a sense of rhythm and pulse. These skills also help todevelop a sense of pitch, musical memory and the ability to spot mistakes.
About the test: The requirements are the same for all brass instruments. Full details of the Aural
tests are given on pages 160–167.
Supporting publications: For practice purposes, sample Aural tests are published by ABRSM.
Examples of the tests are given in Specimen Aural Tests and Aural Training in Practice. Purchasingthese books is not a requirement.
Deaf or hearing-impaired candidates: Deaf or hearing-impaired candidates may choose
alternative tests in place of the standard tests, if requested at the time of booking theexam. Further information, including the syllabus for the alternative tests, is available atwww.abrsm.org/specificneeds.

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Scale and arpeggio patterns
The examples on the following pages clarify patterns and ranges found in this syllabus. Reference
should be made to the appropriate syllabus pages for the full requirements for each instrument.

All instruments
Scales and arpeggios
to a twelfth

V bbbb œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ

V bbbb œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ ™

etc.



one octave and down to the dominant

V bbb œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ

V bbb œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ ™

Melodic minor ending (E - Soprano Cornet only)

V bbbb œ œ œ œ œ œ = œ = œ œScales in thirds
one octave (and similarly, two octaves)

V bb œ œ œ œetc.

œ œ œ œ œ œ œ etc.
œœœœœ

B bb

œœœœœ

Dominant sevenths (resolving on tonic)
one octave (and similarly, two octaves)

V bb œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
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Horn
Extended-range scales
G majorVV## œœœœœœ V # œ œ œ œœœœœœœœœœ œ œ œ œ œBBœœœœœœœœœBœœœœœœœœœœœœ œ œ œ œ œ
etc.
etc.

etc.

etc.
etc.

etc.

E majorVV# ###V# ##œ#œ#œœ œ œ

etc.
etc. etc.

œœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœ œ œ

etc.
etc. etc.

œœ œœœœœœœœœœœœœ œ œ

D harmonic minor

BBb bœœœœœœœ

etc.
etc.
etc.

VVœœ# œ# œœœœœœœ#œœ# œœœœœœœ

BBœœœœœœœ#œœ# œœœœ

etc.
etc.
etc.

Extended-range arpeggios
G majorV # œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œB œ œ œ œ œ
E majorV #### œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œœœD minorB b œ œ œ œV œ œ œ œ œ œ B œ œ œ
œœ

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Trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn, E - Horn, Baritone,
Euphonium, Trombone & Tuba ( )Extended-range scales
D majorV ## œ œV œ## œ œ œ
etc.
etc.

œ œ œ
œ œ œ œ œ etc.
etc.
etc.
œ œ œ œœ œ œ œ œ œ œ œœ œ œ œœ œ œ œ œ œetc.

A - major

V bbVbb bbœœbbœœœœœœ œœœ œœœœœœœœœœœœ œ
etc.
etc. etc.

etc.
etc. etc.

œœ œœœœœœœœœ œ œœ œœœ œœœœœœ œœœ œ

G harmonic minor

VVbb bbœ œœ œœ œ

##

##

œœ
œ œœ œœ œœ œ œ œœ œœ œ

etc.etc.

etc.etc.

##œ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ

Extended-range arpeggios
D majorV ## œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
A - major

V bbbb œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œœG minorV bb œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œœ21

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E - Soprano Cornet
Extended-range scales
D majorVV# ##œœ œVœ œ#œ# œ œ œ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ œ œ œœ œœ œœ œœœ œœœ œœœ œœ œœ œœœ œœœ œœœ œ œ œ
etc.
etc.

etc.

etc.
etc.

etc.

G majorVV# #œVœœ#œœœœœ œœœœœœœœœ œœœœœ œ
etc.
etc. etc.

etc.
etc. etc.

œœœœœ œœœœœœœ œ

G + harmonic minor

V V###V####œ###œ# œœ œ œ

etc.etc.etc.

kkk

kkk

œ œ œœ œ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ œkkkœ œœ œœ œ œœ œœ œ

Extended-range arpeggios
D majorV ## œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
G majorV# œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œœG + harmonic minor

V ##### œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œœ22

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Trombone, Baritone & Euphonium ( )Extended-range scales
C majorB œ œ Bœ œ œ œ
etc.
etc.

œ œ œ œœ œœ œ œ œ
etc.

etc.
etc.

œetc.œ œ œœ œœ œ œ œ œ œœ œœ œ œ œœœ

F+ major

B#B##B########œ##œ# œœ œ œœ œ œœ œ œœ œ œ
etc.etc.etc.

etc.etc.etc.

œ œ œœ œœ œœ œ œ œ œ œ œœ œF harmonic minor

BBbBbbbb b bœbœ œœ œœ œ

== =

== =

œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ
etc.
etc.etc.

etc.
etc.etc.

== =œœ œœ œœ œœ œœ œ

Extended-range arpeggios
C majorBœœœœœœœœœœœœœ
F+ major

œœœœ
œ
œ
œœ
#
B## ### œ œ œ œœœœF minorœ

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Bass Trombone
Extended-range scales
B majorB#B##### ##œ#B#œœ œ####œ œ œ œ œ œœ œœ œ œœ œœ œ œ œœ œœ œ œœ œœœ œœ œœ œœ œœœ œ œœœ œœ œ œ œ
etc. etc.

etc.

etc. etc.

etc.

œ œ

œ

E - major

B bBbb bœbœb œœœœœœ œœœ œœœœœœœœœœœœ œ
etc.
etc. etc.

etc.
etc. etc.

œœ œœœœœœœœœ œ œœ œœœ œœœœœœ œœœ œ

D harmonic minor

BBb b œœœœœœ

####œœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœ
etc.
etc.
etc.

Extended-range arpeggios
B majorB##### œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œœE - major

B bbb œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
D minorBb œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ
œ

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etc.
etc.
etc.

##

œœœœœœœœœœœœœœœ

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Tuba in E - ( )Extended-range scales
F majorB b œœ œœBœœb œ œ œœ œ œœœ œœ œœ œœ œœ etc.
etc.
œetc.
œ œœ œœ œœœ œœœ œ œœ œœ œœ œœœ œœœ œ œ œ
œœ
œ

etc.
etc.

etc.

etc. etc.

etc.

B majorB#B########B#####

œ œœ œœœœœœ œœ œ œ œ
etc. etc.

etc.

œ œœœœ œœ œœ œ œœœ œœ œœœœ œ œ œ œ œ œœ œœ œœ œ œ œ œ

B - harmonic minor

BBbBbbbbbbbb

== =

== =

œœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœœ œ

etc.
etc.etc.

etc.
etc.etc.

œœœœœœœœ œ== =œœœœœœœœœœœ œœœ œ

Extended-range arpeggios
F majorBb œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œœ œ œ œB majorB#####

œœ

œ
œœ

œœ

œœ
œœ

œœ

œœ

B - harmonic minor

B bbbbb

œœ

œœ
œœ

œœœœ

œœ
œœœ

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Sight-reading parameters
The following tables show the elements that are introduced at each grade. These parameters arepresented cumulatively, i.e. once introduced they apply for all later grades (gradually progressing
in difficulty). See also page 18.

Grade 1

Grade 2

Length(bars)Time

Other features that may be included

4

4 ⁄4
3 ⁄4

6

2 ⁄4

• h . h q iq note values; Î rests• notes tongued only
• f and mf

8

Grade 326

3⁄8Grade 4c. 8

Grade 5c. 8–16

Grade 6c. 12–16

6⁄8

9⁄8
5⁄8
5 ⁄4



• iiiq and q . e patterns; rests• articulation• trombone: notes tongued only
• others: notes tongued or with simple two-note slurs• tied notes• mp and cresc. hairpin• accidentals (within minor keys only)• q . ; simple semiquaver patterns; ä rests• articulation• trombone: as Grade 2• others: three-note slurs• accents• p and dim. hairpin• chromatic notes• articulation• trombone: notes tongued or with simple two-note slurs• others: four-note slurs• anacrusis• tenuto• pause sign
• w and simple syncopation• articulation• trombone: as Grade 4• others: any combination of tongued or slurred notes• slowing of tempo at end• ff and pp• changes of time signature• Å rests• articulation• all: any combination of tongued or slurred notes• triplet patterns• slowing of tempo followed by a tempo• fp, sf, subito, cresc., dim. (written)• swung style• trombone: tenor clef
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Length(bars)Time

Grade 7c. 16–20

7⁄ 8
7⁄4

Grade 8c. 16–24

12 ⁄ 8Other features that may be included• triplet crotchets• acceleration of tempo• simple ornaments

Keys
Horn

Trumpet, B - Cornet, Baritone &Trombone & Trombone ) &E - Soprano Cornet,
Euphonium )Bass Trombone
Flugelhorn, E - Horn,(Grades 6–8 only)
Baritone, Euphonium& Tuba &Tuba )

Grade 1

C
a

C
a

Bg

C
d

Bc

Ec

Grade 2

B-

D, B -C, A -

D, B -C, A -F, D -

Grade 3

G
d

d

c

e

d

f

Grade 4

Eb

A
e

G
d

F
a

Eg

C
g

Grade 5

A, E, Fg, c

E, F, E b, c

D, E -, D a, b -G, E, E f +, c

F, D, D e, b -G, F +, A d, e -Grade 6

D
f

G
f

F
e-

A
f

G
e-

Bg+

Grade 7

Ae

Ag

F+
f

Ag

F+
f

B
b-

Grade 8

Db-

B
c+

A
b

B
c+

A
b

D
e

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Ranges †Horn

Trumpet, B - Cornet, Baritone & Trombone Trombone Bass
Tuba )
E - Soprano Cornet,
Euphonium &)Trombone
Flugelhorn, E - Horn, )Baritone, Euphonium& Tuba &Grade 1

c′–c″

c′–c″

B - –b -c′–c″

B - –b -—E - –e -Grade 2b - –d″b - –d″A - –c′b - –d″A - –c′—D - –fGrade 3

a–d″

a–d″

G–c′

b - –e″A - –d′—C–f

Grade 4

g–e″

a–e″

G–d′

a–e″

G–d′

—

C–g

Grade 5f–f″

a - –f + ″F + –e′a - –f + ″F + –e′—B′–aGrade 6

f–g″

g–g″

F–f′

g–g″

F–f′

D–c′

B - ′–b -Grade 7f–a - ″

g–a - ″

F–f + ′

g–a - ″

F–f + ′

C–d - ′

B - ′–b

F–a - ′

g–a +F–g + ′

B - ′–d′B - ′–d - ′Grade 8e–a″

g–b - ″† Ranges are presented using the Helmholtz system, i.e.:

?
w w

B′

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C

w w
B

c

w
b

&

w
c′

w w
b′

c″

w w
b″

w

c‴ b‴

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GRADE 1
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Carol Barratt

In the Limelight

Bravo! Horn in F (Boosey & Hawkes)

2 Beethoven

Ecossaise, WoO 86, arr. Kovács & Ónozó

No. 7 from Horn Music for Beginners (EMB
Zeneműkiadó)

3 Lizzie Davis

Tiny Minuet (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 HaydnGerman Dance, arr. Harris & Skirrow

Time Pieces for Horn, Vol. 1 (ABRSM), E -/F edition

5 Sancho

Les Matadors (from Minuets, Cotillons andCountry Dances), arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

6 Philip SparkeIn the Country upper part DUET

No. 20 from Starter Duets for Horns (Anglo Music), E -/F
edition7 Philip Sparke

Nice to See You Again

No. 1 from Skilful Solos for F or E - Horn (Anglo Music),
E -/F edition

8 Philip Sparke

Puppet’s Dance SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

9 Trad. English

Song of the Western Men (arr.)

Boosey Brass Method, Repertoire Book B (Boosey &Hawkes), Horn in F edition

10 Trad. English

1

DUET/PIANO

B

Cornish Floral Dance, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

BartókNo. 3 (from For Children, Vol. 1), arr. Harris &Skirrow

Time Pieces for Horn, Vol. 1 (ABRSM), E -/F edition

2 Beethoven

Theme from Ninth Symphony, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

3 L. Bernstein

One Hand, One Heart (from West Side Story),arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 Tom Davoren

Romanza

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 Tom Davoren

Waltz for E.

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

6 Grieg

Morning (from Peer Gynt), arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

7 W. H. Monk

Eventide, arr. Douglas upper part in duet

Famous Hymns and Marches for French Horn (Warwick
Music)

1

DUET/PIANO

8 Trad.

Iroquois Lullaby

Boosey Brass Method, Repertoire Book B (Boosey &Hawkes), Horn in F edition

9 Trad. Chinese

Xiao Baicai, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

AmericanIndian

DUET/PIANO

10 Trad. Japanese Takeda Lullaby, arr. Pankhurst upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

DUET/PIANOC

Mamma Mia, arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition

2 Zimmer &MorrisI’ve Got My Eye On You (from Pirates of the
Caribbean), arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition

3 Mike Batt

Wombling Song, arr. Lawrance upper part ‘A’

Winners Galore Duets, Book 3, Parts A & B (Brass Wind)

1

Andersson &Ulvaeus

DUET

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 Lizzie Davis

Beefy Bongo (from Polished Brass) SOLO

5 PeterOne, Two, Three! SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

6 David A.

Strollin’

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

7 MarkA Small Step (No. 1 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),& brass edition

MeechanStowellNightingale

SOLO

8 C. M. Smith & The Barnyard Rag, arr. Pankhurst upper part in
B. Johnson
duet DUET/PIANO

Piano accompaniment published separately

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

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PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

9 Pam

Cheeky Cherry (from Really Easy Jazzin’ About
for French Horn)

Pam Wedgwood: Really Easy Jazzin’ About for French
Horn (Faber)

10 PamHot Chilli (from Really Easy Jazzin’ About for
French Horn)

Pam Wedgwood: Really Easy Jazzin’ About for French
Horn (Faber)

Wedgwood
Wedgwood

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17
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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.*

tongued / slurred

1 oct.*

tongued / slurred

SCALES

C majorA minor (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

C majorA minor* starting an octave above lowest tonic

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 161

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GRADE 2
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Carol Barratt

Harvest Time

Bravo! Horn in F (Boosey & Hawkes)

2 Lizzie Davis

Tarantella (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), & brass edition

3 HandelHallelujah Chorus (from Messiah), arr. Lawrance Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 Edward

Twynham Fanfare (from Horn Rocks)

Edward Richens: Horn Rocks (Con Moto), F/E - edition

5 W. Rimmer

Slaidburn, arr. Douglas upper part in duet

Famous Hymns and Marches for French Horn (Warwick
Music)

1

Richens

DUET/PIANO

6 E. Smyth &The March of the Women, arr. Frith
C. M. Hamilton upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

7 Philip Sparke

The Big Apple (No. 11 from Skilful Studies forHorn) SOLO

Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Horn (Anglo Music)

8 Tchaikovsky

Capriccio Italien, arr. Lawrance with repeats

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition

9 Trad. Welsh

Men of Harlech, arr. Lawrance or arr. Sparke

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition or
No. 58 from Starter Duets for Horns (Anglo Music), E -/F
editionupper part in duet DUET/PIANO
10 Warlock

B

1

Alden

Basse-Dance (arr.)

Boosey Brass Method, Repertoire Book B (Boosey &Hawkes), Horn in F edition

On a Southern Balcony (No. 4 from Southland
Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition
Sketches), arr. Frith upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

2 Brahms

St Anthony Chorale (from Variations on a Theme Time Pieces for Horn, Vol. 1 (ABRSM), E -/F edition
by Haydn, Op. 56a), arr. Harris & Skirrow

3 di Capua

O sole mio, arr. Wilson-Smith

4 Mozart

Aria (from The Marriage of Figaro), arr. Lawrance Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 Fiona

Baked Beethoven (from Cooking Up a Classic for
F or E - Horn)

Fiona Pritchard: Cooking Up a Classic for F or E - Horn
(Warwick Music), E -/F edition

6 W. Rowlands

Blaenwern, arr. Douglas upper part in duet
DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches for French Horn (Warwick
Music)

7 Philip Sparke

My Lady’s Pavan

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 David A.

A Walk in the Rain

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

9 Tchaikovsky

Old French Song, arr. Kovács & Ónozó

No. 13 from Horn Music for Beginners (EMB
Zeneműkiadó)

10 PamDragonfly (from Really Easy Jazzin’ About for
French Horn)

Pam Wedgwood: Really Easy Jazzin’ About for French
Horn (Faber)

Wade in the Water, arr. Pankhurst

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

Pritchard

Stowell

WedgwoodC

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

1

AfricanAmerican
Spiritual

2 Carol Barratt

upper part in duet DUET/PIANOBed Rock Blues

3 Trent & Hatch Neighbours, arr. Lawrance
4 MarkNightingale

All Jazzed Up for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

Bravo! Horn in F (Boosey & Hawkes)
upper part ‘A’ DUET

Ready, Aim, Fire! (No. 4 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)
SOLO

Winners Galore Duets, Book 3, Parts A & B (Brass Wind)Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),& brass edition

5 R. & R.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (from Mary
Poppins), arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition

6 Philip Sparke

Spooks upper part DUET

No. 43 from Starter Duets for Horns (Anglo Music), E -/F
edition7 Philip Sparke

Tennessee Rag

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 David A.

High Street SOLO

ShermanStowell

Piano accompaniment published separately

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

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Practical Grades

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

9 Tchaikovsky

Wine Cellar (from 50 Russian Folksongs),
arr. Harris & Skirrow

Time Pieces for Horn, Vol. 1 (ABRSM), E -/F edition

10 PamEasy Tiger (from Really Easy Jazzin’ About for
French Horn)

Pam Wedgwood: Really Easy Jazzin’ About for French
Horn (Faber)

Wedgwood

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.*

tongued / slurred

1 oct.*

tongued / slurred

SCALES

B -, D majors
A, D minors (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

B -, D majors
A, D minors* starting an octave above lowest tonic

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 162

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GRADE 3
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)Anon.

The Cornish Squire, arr. Tanner

Cornish Pastiche for Horn in F (Spartan Press)

On Parade, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 Aldridge

DUET/PIANO

3 Bratton

The Teddy Bears’ Picnic, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore Duets, Book 2, Parts A & B (Brass Wind)

upper part ‘A’ DUET

Rondo Olympia

5 Peter

Summer Sound SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

6 HandelSee, the Conqu’ring Hero Comes (from Judas
Maccabaeus), arr. Harris & Skirrow

Time Pieces for Horn, Vol. 1 (ABRSM), E -/F edition

7 Schumann

Soldiers’ March (from Album for the Young,Op. 68), arr. Harris & Skirrow

Time Pieces for Horn, Vol. 1 (ABRSM), E -/F edition

8 Fiona

Chicken Tchaikovsky (from Cooking Up a Classic Fiona Pritchard: Cooking Up a Classic for F or E - Hornfor Horn in F or E - )(Warwick Music), E -/F edition

MeechanPritchard

9 Corrado Maria Allegro deciso (No. 17 from 40 Progressive

Corrado Maria Saglietti: 40 Progressive Melodic Studies
for Brass (Warwick Music), Horn in F edition

10 Vivaldi

Spring, arr. SparkeNo. 4 from Skilful Solos for F or E - Horn (Anglo Music),
E -/F edition

Oh, the Summer, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

Saglietti

B

1

S. ColeridgeTaylor

2 F. Price

Melodic Studies for Brass) SOLO

DUET/PIANOThe Deserted Garden, arr. Pankhurst
upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 Delius

La Calinda, arr. Campbell

No. 6 from Going Solo – Horn (Faber)

4 John FrithBroken Dreams

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 LucySicilienne

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

6 E. Pütz

Blue Waltz, arr. Birtel

E. Pütz: Blue Waltz for Horn in F (Schott)

7 Ramskill

Reflections

Jazzed Up Too for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

8 Nicholas

Scarborough Dreaming (No. 5 from Folio IV for
French Horn)

Nicholas Sackman: Folio IV for French Horn (Warwick
Music)

9 Trad. English

Greensleeves, arr. SparkeNo. 8 from Skilful Solos for F or E - Horn (Anglo Music),
E -/F edition

10 Weber

Theme from Der Freischütz Overture, arr. Harris Time Pieces for Horn, Vol. 1 (ABRSM), E -/F edition& Skirrow

Pankhurst

SackmanC

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Tom Davoren

1

Maurice
Arnold2 Alford

A Canadian Boat Song, arr. Pankhurst
upper part in duet DUET/PIANO
with repeat DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches for French Horn (Warwick
Music)

3 L. Bernstein

America (from West Side Story), arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 Trad. Eastern

Bessarabianke, arr. Lawrance SOLO

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 Alan Bullard

Tightrope Walker (No. 4 from Circus Skills forHorn in E -/F)

Alan Bullard: Circus Skills for Horn in E -/F (Spartan
Press), E -/F edition

6 Blakeson

Way Back Waltzer (No. 19 from Smooth Groove) Blakeson: Smooth Groove for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

7 Timothy

How’s Tricks? SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 Peter

Purple Shade

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

EuropeanColonel Bogey, arr. Douglas upper part in duet;

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

SOLO

Jackson

MeechanPiano accompaniment published separately

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PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

9 H. Mancini

The Pink Panther, arr. Wilson-Smith

All Jazzed Up for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

10 Fiona

Rossini Risotto (from Cooking Up a Classic for F
or E - Horn)

Fiona Pritchard: Cooking Up a Classic for F or E - Horn
(Warwick Music), E -/F edition

Pritchard

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESE - major

1 oct.*G majora 12th †C minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)1 oct.*G minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12th †tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on C

1 oct.*

tongued / slurred

ARPEGGIOS

E - major

1 oct.*G majora 12th †C minor1 oct.*G minora 12th †tongued / slurred* starting an octave above lowest tonic† starting below the stave

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 162

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GRADE 4
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Bizet

Theme from ‘L’Arlésienne’, arr. Campbell

No. 11 from Going Solo – Horn (Faber)

2 Tom Davoren

Beaufort Allegro

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 John Frith

Jiggedy Jig

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 R. Goodwin

633 Squadron, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 Gounod

Soldiers’ Chorus, arr. Humphries

Cordon Bleu for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

6 Hanmer

Finale (4th movt from Suite for Horn)

Hanmer: Suite for Horn (Emerson), F/E - edition

7 Mozart

Contredanse en Rondeau (from Divertimento in
F, K. 213), arr. Harris & Skirrow

Time Pieces for Horn, Vol. 2 (ABRSM), E -/F edition

8 Andrea Price

Rapscallion

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

9 Fiona

Grilled Grieg (from Cooking Up a Classic for F or
E - Horn)

Fiona Pritchard: Cooking Up a Classic for F or E - Horn
(Warwick Music), E -/F edition

10 WeberHuntsmen’s Chorus (from Der Freischütz),arr. Campbell

No. 17 from Horn Solos, Book 1 (Faber)

Sunday at the Boulevard

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 G. Concone

Study No. 5, arr. Ashworth SOLO

G. Concone: Concone Studies for Horn in F (Emerson)

3 Fiona

Chopin and Chips (from Cooking Up a Classic for Fiona Pritchard: Cooking Up a Classic for F or E - Horn
F or E - Horn)(Warwick Music), E -/F edition

4 Dvořák

Humoresque, arr. Humphries

Cordon Bleu for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

5 Grieg

Solveig’s Song (from Peer Gynt), arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

6 Hanmer

Arioso (3rd movt from Suite for Horn)

Hanmer: Suite for Horn (Emerson), F/E - edition

7 Mendelssohn

Nocturne (from A Midsummer Night’s Dream),arr. Campbell

No. 17 from Horn Solos, Book 1 (Faber)

8 MarkThe Shout (No. 17 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes) SOLOMark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),& brass edition

9 Nicholas

October Blues (No. 4 from Folio IV for French
Horn)Nicholas Sackman: Folio IV for French Horn (Warwick
Music)

10 Philip Sparke

One-part Invention (No. 36 from Skilful Studies
for Horn) SOLO

Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Horn (Anglo Music)1

Pritchard

B

1

Chris
Augustine

Pritchard

Nightingale
SackmanC

Tiger Rag, arr. Humphries growls optional

Cordon Bleu for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

2 Seiber

Foxtrot, arr. Humphries

Cordon Bleu for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

3 L. Bernstein

Cool (from West Side Story), arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 Dave Gale

Future Bright (from JazzFX) SOLO

Dave Gale: JazzFX for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

5 Timothy

Circulation SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

6 Shanti Paul

Cumbianita para ti

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

7 Robert

In the Fast Lane

Jazzed Up Too for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

1

Anon.

JacksonJayasinha
Ramskill

8 Corrado Maria Siciliana (No. 18 from 40 Progressive Melodic

Studies for Brass) SOLO

Corrado Maria Saglietti: 40 Progressive Melodic Studies
for Brass (Warwick Music), Horn in F edition

9 Sullivan &Eye of the Tiger, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

10 PamCall it a Day (from After Hours for French Horn)

Pam Wedgwood: After Hours for French Horn (Faber)

SagliettiPeterik

Wedgwood

Piano accompaniment published separately

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SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESB - major

a 12thE - major◆

E, F majors

2 oct.

A, B minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thF minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on G

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

ARPEGGIOS

B - major

a 12thE - major◆

E, F majors

2 oct.

A, B minors

a 12thF minor2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTH (resolving on tonic)

in the key of F

1 oct.

tongued / slurred◆ one octave and down to the dominant
SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 163

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GRADE 5
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Callum Au

Lethe

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 Beethoven

Scherzo and Trio (from Septet, Op. 20),arr. Harris & Skirrow

Time Pieces for Horn, Vol. 2 (ABRSM), E -/F edition

3 G. Concone

Study No. 18, arr. Ashworth SOLO

G. Concone: Concone Studies for Horn in F (Emerson)

4 Lizzie Davis

Hornpipe (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 Françaix

Canon in Octave

Françaix: Canon in Octave (IMC)

6 HandelLa réjouissance (from Music for the Royal
Fireworks), arr. Lawrance

Winning Matrix for French Horn (Brass Wind)

7 Fiona

Under Estimated (No. 10 from Getting Down
to Business) SOLO

Fiona Pritchard: Getting Down to Business (Warwick
Music)

8 David A.

Flennon Study either version SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

9 David A.

Jam Bouree

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition1

Pritchard
Stowell
Stowell

10 John Williams Star Wars (Main Theme) (from Star Wars

Episode IV: A New Hope), arr. Galliford &Neuburg

B

Après un rêve, arr. Humphries

Cordially Yours (Brass Wind)

2 Shanti Paul

By the River

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 W. Lloyd

Summer Pastures

W. Lloyd Webber: Summer Pastures (Stainer & Bell)4 Paradies

Sicilienne, arr. Denwood

Paradies: Sicilienne for Horn in F/E - (Emerson), F/E edition

5 LucyGone, Not Forgotten

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

6 Jim Parker

Mapp and Lucia

The Music of Jim Parker for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

7 Saint-Saëns

Romance, Op. 36, arr. Harris & Skirrow

Time Pieces for Horn, Vol. 2 (ABRSM), E -/F edition

8 Sherwin &A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square,arr. Ledbury

Big Chillers for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

9 Pam

The Friends (from After Hours for French Horn)

Pam Wedgwood: After Hours for French Horn (Faber)

10 Woolfenden

Shore Dance (from Horn Dances)

Woolfenden: Horn Dances (Brass Wind)

Lindy Hop!

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

1

Fauré
Jayasinha
WebberPankhurst

Maschwitz
WedgwoodC

Top Hits from TV, Movies & Musicals for Horn in F
(Alfred)1

Tom Davoren

2 Peter

Air SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 Fučík

Entry of the Gladiators, arr. Humphries

Cordon Bleu for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

4 Gordon &Chattanooga Choo-Choo, arr. Ledbury

Big Chillers for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

5 Michael Zev

Burnished BrightMichael Zev Gordon: Burnished Bright (Composers
Edition)6 Kopprasch

Study No. 10 SOLO

Kopprasch: 60 Selected Studies for Horn, Book 1 (CarlFischer or Hofmeister)

7 FionaBlue Lagoon (No. 4 from Jazz Cocktails)

Fiona Pritchard: Jazz Cocktails (Warwick Music)

8 Shri Sriram

Koli

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

MeechanWarrenGordonPritchard

9 John Williams Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark),

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

10 Woolfenden

Woolfenden: Horn Dances (Brass Wind)

arr. Lawrance

Moonlight Rumba (from Horn Dances)

Piano accompaniment published separately

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SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

A, B majors

a 12thD, G majors

2 oct.

C minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thA minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)◆

D, F+ minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on F

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

WHOLE-TONE SCALE

starting on F
ARPEGGIOS

A, B majors

a 12thD, G majors

2 oct.

C minora 12thA minor◆D, F+ minors

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of A and C

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on G

◆ one octave and down to the dominant
SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 164

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GRADE 6
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

J. S. Bach

Gigue (6th movt from Suite No. 1), trans. Hoss

J. S. Bach: Six Cello Suites for Horn (Southern Music)

SOLO

2 Boyce

1st Movement from Symphony No. 4,
arr. Bissill

O Solo Mio for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

3 G. Concone

Study No. 25, arr. Ashworth SOLO

G. Concone: Concone Studies for Horn in F (Emerson)

4 Lizzie Davis

Rubbadubba Duck (No. 5 from Hornopoly) SOLO Lizzie Davis: Hornopoly (Emerson)

5 Dunhill

Allegro vivo (No. 2 from Cornucopia, Op. 95)

Dunhill: Cornucopia, Op. 95 (Boosey & Hawkes)

6 GippsModerato (1st movt from Sonatina, Op. 56)

Gipps: Sonatina, Op. 56 (Emerson)

7 Timothy

The Old Lancashire Hornpipe

Principal Horn (ABRSM)

8 Mozart

Allegro (1st movt from Horn Concerto No. 1 in D,
K. 412/514)

Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 1 in D, K. 412/514(Bärenreiter), F/D edition

9 A. Ridout

1st movt (from Concertino for Horn)

A. Ridout: Concertino for Horn (Emerson), F/E - edition

10 Philip SparkeMoto Perpetuo (No. 6 from Super Solos for F or
E - Horn)

Philip Sparke: Super Solos for F or E - Horn (Anglo
Music), F/E - edition

JacksonB

1Richard Bissill My Lady Fair
Time Passing

Principal Horn (ABRSM)

3 Bozza

En Irlande

Bozza: En Irlande (Leduc)

4 Eileen Clews

Serenata (2nd movt from Partita for Horn),arr. Wiggins

Eileen Clews: Partita for Horn (Paterson’s Publications),
E -/F edition

5 Roderick Elms The Horn in Winter (No. 2 from Four Seasonal

Nocturnes)

Roderick Elms: Four Seasonal Nocturnes (CamdenMusic)

6 Glière

Nocturno, Op. 35 No. 10

Glière: Four Pieces for Horn, Op. 35 (Hans Pizka Edition)

7 Hindemith

Ruhig bewegt (2nd movt from Horn Sonata(1939))

Hindemith: Horn Sonata (1939) (Schott)

8 Claude-Michel I dreamed a dream (from Les Misérables),A Little Light Music for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

9 R. Strauss

Andante (2nd movt from Horn Concerto No. 1 in
E -, Op. 11)

R. Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1 in E -, Op. 11 (Universal)

10 Tchaikovsky

2nd Movement from Symphony No. 5,
arr. Bissill

O Solo Mio for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

Schönberg

C

Principal Horn (ABRSM)

2 John Frith

Let’s Face the Music and Dance, arr. Iveson

Let’s Face the Music for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

2 Richard Bissill

Ghost Rider

Hornscape for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

3 Richard Bissill

On Your Uppers SOLO

Principal Horn (ABRSM)

4 John FrithTarantella SOLO

Principal Horn (ABRSM)

5 Timothy

Loch LomondPrincipal Horn (ABRSM)

6 Lizzie Davis

Espresso Tango (No. 14 from Hornabout) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Hornabout (Emerson)

7 Dunhill

Presto non troppo (No. 6 from Cornucopia,
Op. 95)Dunhill: Cornucopia, Op. 95 (Boosey & Hawkes)

8 Bryan Kelly

Burlesca (from Dance Preludes) last note 8vb

Bryan Kelly: Dance Preludes (Spartan Press)

9 Gershwin

I Got Rhythm, arr. Iveson

A Little Light Music for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

10 Woolfenden

Spanish Dance (from Horn Dances)

Woolfenden: Horn Dances (Brass Wind)

1

I. Berlinarr. Iveson

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SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

D - /C + , E, F+ , A - /G + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)
SCALE IN THIRDS

C major
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on D -, E and A WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on D and E ARPEGGIOS

D - /C + , E, F+ , A - /G + majors and minors
DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of F+ , B and D DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on F+

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 165

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GRADE 7
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

J. S. Bach

Courante (3rd movt from Suite No. 1),
trans. Hoss SOLO

J. S. Bach: Six Cello Suites for Horn (Southern Music)

2 Richard Bissill

The Drawing RoomHornscape for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

3 Cherubini

Thema con variazioni (3rd movt from Concertoin F) complete

Cherubini: Concerto in F for Horn (Doblinger)

4 A. Cooke

Rondo in B -A. Cooke: Rondo in B - (Schott)

5 John Frith

Olympic Spirit SOLO

Principal Horn (ABRSM)

6 Tara Islas

Miniature No. 2 (from Three Miniatures for Horn) Tara Islas: Three Miniatures for Horn (WaveFront Music
LLC)

7 Lizzie Davis

Drama Queen (No. 24 from Hornabout) SOLO

8 Mozart

Allegro (1st movt from Horn Concerto No. 3 in E -, Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 3 in E -, K. 447 (Bärenreiter),
K. 447)
F/E - edition

9 Mozart

Allegro (3rd movt from Horn Concerto No. 3 in E -, Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 3 in E -, K. 447 (Bärenreiter),
K. 447)
F/E - edition

10 F. Strauss

3rd movt (from Horn Concerto in C minor, Op. 8) F. Strauss: Horn Concerto in C minor, Op. 8 (G. Schirmer)

1

Lizzie Davis: Hornabout (Emerson)

starting at Fig. K

B

Adagio, arr. Bissill

O Solo Mio for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

2 Arlen &Over the Rainbow, arr. Richards

Arlen & Harburg: (Somewhere) Over the Rainbow(Studio Music), E -/F edition

3 M. Arnold

Andantino grazioso (2nd movt from Horn
Concerto No. 2, Op. 58)

M. Arnold: Horn Concerto No. 2, Op. 58 (Paterson’s
Publications), F/E - edition

4 Damase

Pavane variée

Damase: Pavane variée (Lemoine)

5 GlazunovRêverie, Op. 24

Glazunov: Rêverie (Belaieff)

6 Glière

Intermezzo, Op. 35 No. 11

Glière: Four Pieces for Horn, Op. 35 (Hans Pizka Edition)

7 Koetsier

Romanza, Op. 59 No. 2

Koetsier: Romanza, Op. 59 No. 2 (Editions Marc Reift)

8 C. Nielsen

Canto serioso

C. Nielsen: Canto serioso (Henle)

9 Elizabeth

Romance for French Horn

Elizabeth Raum: Romance for French Horn (Cimarron
Music Press)

10 F. Strauss

Nocturno, Op. 7

F. Strauss: Nocturno, Op. 7 (Universal)

Burlesca (1st movt from Partita for Horn),arr. Wiggins

Eileen Clews: Partita for Horn (Paterson’s Publications),
E -/F edition

2 Lizzie Davis

Over the Eight (No. 9 from Hornabout) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Hornabout (Emerson)

3 Randall E.

Etude–All Intervals (from Interval Etudes forHorn) SOLO

Randall E. Faust: Interval Etudes for Horn (Faust Music)

4 John FrithJousting

Principal Horn (ABRSM)

5 C. Gibbs

Meditation

C. Gibbs: Meditation (Phylloscopus)

6 Liz Lane

Welcome to the Weather ignoring optional cuts

Liz Lane: Welcome to the Weather for Horn in F
(Composers Edition)

7 Larsson

Allegro moderato (1st movt from Concertino,
Op. 45 No. 5)

Larsson: Concertino, Op. 45 No. 5 (Gehrmans)

8 Prokofiev

Morning Dance (from Romeo and Juliet),arr. Bissill

Hornscape for Horn in F (Brass Wind)

9 Lowell E.

No. 6 (from Just Desserts – Frippery Style) SOLO

Lowell E. Shaw: Just Desserts – Frippery Style (TheHornists’ Nest)

10 Woolfenden

Sword Dance (from Horn Dances)

Woolfenden: Horn Dances (Brass Wind)

1

Albinoni
Harburg

Raum

C

1

Eileen Clews

Faust

Shaw

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SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17, 19 & 20


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

B, D, E - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

B - major and minor(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.*

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALE

G majorsee p. 20

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

F major
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on B, E - and A
WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on E and A ARPEGGIOS

B, D, E - majors and minors

2 oct.

B - major and minor

2 oct.*

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIO

G majorsee p. 20

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of E, G and A -2 oct.

in the key of E -2 oct.†

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on B and E -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred* both lower and upper two octaves† upper two octaves only

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 166

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GRADE 8
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16. Candidates must choose at least one accompanied piece
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

J. S. Bach

Quoniam tu solus sanctus (from Mass in
B minor), arr. Bissill solo line for Horn in D

Absolutely Horn (Brass Wind)

Gigue (6th movt from Suite No. 3), trans. Hoss

J. S. Bach: Six Cello Suites for Horn (Southern Music)

2 J. S. BachSOLO*

3 Françaix

Introduzione (1st movt from Divertimento)

Françaix: Divertimento (Editions Musicales
Transatlantiques)

4 Wan-Yun

Solely Flight (1st movt from Meteoroid)

Wan-Yun Liang: Meteoroid (Cimarron Music Press)

5 Mozart

Allegro (1st movt from Horn Quintet in E -,K. 407), trans. Bissill

Mozart: Horn Quintet in E -, K. 407 (Brass Wind), F/E edition

6 Mozart

Rondo–Allegro (3rd movt from Horn
Concerto No. 2 in E -, K. 417)

Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 2 in E -, K. 417 (Bärenreiter),F/E - edition

7 de PréNo. 13 (from 20 Études pour le cor grave) SOLO*

de Pré: 20 Études pour le cor grave (Billaudot)

8 Saint-SaënsMorceau de Concert, Op. 94 cutting Figs 3–4

Saint-Saëns: Morceau de Concert, Op. 94 (Durand)

Liang

and 10–11

B

9 Schuller

Con moto (No. 7 from Studies for Unaccompanied Schuller: Studies for Unaccompanied Horn (OUP)
Horn) SOLO*

10 R. Strauss

Allegro (1st movt from Horn Concerto No. 1 in E -,Op. 11)

R. Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1 in E -, Op. 11 (Universal)

Y. Bowen

Moderato espressivo (1st movt from Sonata in
E -, Op. 101)

Y. Bowen: Sonata in E -, Op. 101 (Emerson)

2 Bruckner

2nd Movement from Symphony No. 7,
arr. Bissill

Absolutely Horn (Brass Wind)

3 Büsser

Cantecor, Op. 77

Büsser: Cantecor, Op. 77 (Leduc)4 Damase

Andante (2nd movt from Sonata for Horn)

Damase: Sonata for Horn (Lemoine)1

5 Roderick Elms Little Horn in the Sun (No. 4 from Four Seasonal

Nocturnes)

Roderick Elms: Four Seasonal Nocturnes (CamdenMusic)

6 John FrithThe PearlPrincipal Horn (ABRSM)

7 Glière

Andante (2nd movt from Horn Concerto, Op. 91) Glière: Horn Concerto, Op. 91 (Hans Pizka Edition or
Sikorski–Boosey & Hawkes)

8 J. M. Haydn

Larghetto (1st movt from Concertino for French
Horn)

J. M. Haydn: Concertino for French Horn (G. Schirmer)

9 Trygve

The Dream of the Rhinoceros, Op. 92 SOLO*

Trygve Madsen: The Dream of the Rhinoceros, Op. 92(Musikk-Huset)

MadsenC

Alan Abbott

Alla Caccia

Alan Abbott: Alla Caccia (Weinberger)

2 Richard Bissill

By Jupiter!

Principal Horn (ABRSM)

3 Bozza

En forêt, Op. 40

Bozza: En forêt, Op. 40 (Leduc)4 Lizzie Davis

Antique and Antic (No. 17 from Horn Crazy)Lizzie Davis: Horn Crazy (Emerson)

1

SOLO*

5 Gina Gillie

Rondo (3rd movt from Sonata for Horn)

Gina Gillie: Sonata for Horn (WaveFront Music LLC)

6 Hindemith

Lebhaft (3rd movt from Horn Sonata (1939))

Hindemith: Horn Sonata (1939) (Schott)

7 KrolLaudatio SOLO*

Krol: Laudatio (Simrock)

8 Trygve

Allegro (1st movt from Horn Sonata, Op. 24)

Trygve Madsen: Horn Sonata, Op. 24 (Musikk-Huset)

Madsen* Candidates may choose up to a maximum of two unaccompanied pieces

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Practical Grades

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

9 Lowell E.

No. 12 (from Just Desserts – Frippery Style) SOLO* Lowell E. Shaw: Just Desserts – Frippery Style (TheHornists’ Nest)

10 Vinter

Hunter’s Moon

Shaw

Vinter: Hunter’s Moon (Boosey & Hawkes)

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17, 19 & 20


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESC, F majors and minors(minor harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

A, B - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

3 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALES

E majorD harmonic minor

see p. 20

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALES IN THIRDS

E -, A majors
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on C

2 oct.

starting on A and B -3 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on C

2 oct.

starting on B -3 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

ARPEGGIOS

C, F majors and minors

2 oct.

A, B - majors and minors

3 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIOSE majorD minorsee p. 20

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of F, B -, D and E DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on F

2 oct.

starting on A, B -3 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 167

44* Candidates may choose up to a maximum of two unaccompanied pieces

Grades
fromfrom
2023
Trumpet, B - Cornet, Trumpet, B - Cornet, E -Practical
Soprano Cornet,
Flugelhorn
2023
E - Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn

Practical Grades

GRADE 1
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
Candidates may play one of their three pieces on one of the other three instruments. See page 13 for further
information.
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Lizzie Davis

Andover Amble (No. 1 from The Brass Player’s
Guide to Britain) SOLO*

Lizzie Davis: The Brass Player’s Guide to Britain (Lizzie
Davis), & edition

2 Jock McKenzie Slavonic Dance (from Parpetudes for Beginner
Brass) upper part DUET

Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), & edition

3 Mozart

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

Theme from a Musical Joke, arr. Lawrance
SOLO*

4 Trad.

The Cuckoo, arr. Lawrance candidate to start inround DUET/SOLO*

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition
Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 Sancho

Les Matadors (from Minuets, Cotillons andCountry Dances), arr. Frith upper part in duet

6 Philip Sparke

Morning Minuet (No. 1 from Skilful Studies for
Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn)

7 Susato

La Morisque, arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition

8 HandelMinuet (from Water Music), arr. Harris &WallaceTime Pieces for Trumpet, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)

9 Trad.

Shaker Melody (arr.)

Grade by Grade, Trumpet Grade 1 (Boosey & Hawkes)

10 Trad. English

The Barley Break, arr. Hare

The Magic Trumpet (Boosey & Hawkes) or
Grade by Grade, Trumpet Grade 1 (Boosey & Hawkes)

Alice (Theme from Open All Hours),
arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

2 L. Bernstein

One Hand, One Heart (from West Side Story),arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

3 Tom Davoren

Romanza

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Tom Davoren

Waltz for E.

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 W. H. Monk

Eventide, arr. Douglas upper part in duet

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), B - &edition

DUET/PIANO

Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel
Horn or Tenor Horn (Anglo Music)

SOLO*

AmericanB

1Ascher

DUET/PIANO

6 H. Parker
7 Trad. Chinese

DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), B - &editionXiao Baicai, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

Deep Harmony, arr. Douglas upper part in duet

DUET/PIANO

8 Beethoven

Theme from Ninth Symphony, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

SOLO*

9 Peter Graham

Paris (No. 2 from Cityscapes)

Peter Graham: Cityscapes for B - Instrument (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

10 Christopher

PigalleNo. 9 from The Really Easy Trumpet Book (Faber)

Beefy Bongo (from Polished Brass) SOLO*

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), & brass edition

GunningC

1

Lizzie Davis

2 Jock McKenzie Bratwursts (from Parpetudes for Beginner
Brass) upper part DUET

Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), & edition

3 PeterOne, Two, Three! SOLO*

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 David A.

Strollin’

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

MeechanStowell

Piano accompaniment published separately* Candidates may choose up to a maximum of two unaccompanied pieces

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COMPOSER
5 MarkNightingale

6 Rendall &ThomasPractical Grades

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

A Small Step (No. 1 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)
SOLO*

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),& brass edition

Birdie Song, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

7 C. M. Smith & The Barnyard Rag, arr. Pankhurst upper part in
B. Johnson
duet DUET/PIANO

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 African-

When the Saints, arr. HareP. 1 from The Magic Trumpet (Boosey & Hawkes)

9 James Rae

Cats on Patrol (from Trumpet Debut)

James Rae: Trumpet Debut (Universal)

10 PamHot Chilli (from Really Easy Jazzin’ About for
Trumpet)Pam Wedgwood: Really Easy Jazzin’ About for Trumpet(Faber)AmericanSpiritual

Wedgwood

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

C majorA minor (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

C majorA minorSIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 161

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Piano accompaniment published separately* Candidates may choose up to a maximum of two unaccompanied pieces

Practical Grades

Trumpet, B - Cornet, E - Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn from 2023

GRADE 2
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
Candidates may play one of their three pieces on one of the other three instruments. See page 13 for further
information.
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

HowardGoodall

Blackadder Theme, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

2 Jock McKenzie Rigaudon (from Parpetudes for Beginner Brass)
SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), & edition

3 R. & R.

It’s a Small World, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 Tchaikovsky

Overture (from The Nutcracker), arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 E. Smyth &The March of the Women, arr. Frith

6 Philip Sparke

The Big Apple (No. 11 from Skilful Studies for
Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel
Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn) SOLO Horn or Tenor Horn (Anglo Music)

7 Trad. Welsh

Men of Harlech, arr. Lawrance or arr. Sparke

ShermanC. M. Hamilton upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

upper part in duet DUET/PIANO
8 Bartók

B

Play (from For Children, Vol. 1), arr. Harris &Wallace

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition or
No. 58 from Starter Duets for Trumpets, Cornets or
Flugel Horns (Anglo Music)
Time Pieces for Trumpet, Vol. 1 (ABRSM)

9 Nicholas Hare Variations on ‘Goe from My Window’

The Magic Trumpet (Boosey & Hawkes)

10 Warlock

Grade by Grade, Trumpet Grade 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)

1

Alden

2 Irvine

Basse-Dance (arr.)

On a Southern Balcony (No. 4 from Southland
Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition
Sketches), arr. Frith upper part in duet DUET/PIANO
Crimond, arr. Douglas upper part in duet
DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), B - &edition3 Andrew Lloyd

Love Changes Everything (from Aspects of Love), Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass editionarr. Lawrance

4 Mozart

Aria (from The Marriage of Figaro), arr. Lawrance Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 John Rutter

A Clare Benediction, arr. Lawrance

6 Philip Sparke

My Lady’s Pavan

7 David A.

A Walk in the Rain

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 Anon.

The Pool of Pilate, arr. Tanner

Cornish Pastiche (Spartan Press), B - & brass edition

9 J. S. BachO Jesulein süss (O Sweet Child Jesus),arr. Wallace & Miller

No. 16 from First Book of Trumpet Solos (Faber)

10 Christopher

Shepherd’s Delight

No. 12 from The Really Easy Trumpet Book (Faber)

Wade in the Water, arr. Pankhurst

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

WebberStowellGunning

C

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

1

AfricanAmerican
Spiritual

upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 Blakeson

Chickpea (No. 11 from Smooth Groove) SOLO

Blakeson: Smooth Groove for Trumpet, etc. (Brass Wind)

3 Lizzie Davis

Itchy Scratchy (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 Dave Gale

Swinging Janos (from JazzFX) upper part in duet

Dave Gale: JazzFX for Trumpet, etc. (Brass Wind)

DUET/SOLO

5 Gilkyson

The Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book),arr. Lawrance

6 Jock McKenzie Latin a Go Go (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor
Book for Young Brass Players, Book 1) upper part

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition
The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players,
Book 1 (Con Moto), & edition

DUET

Piano accompaniment published separately

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Practical Grades

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

The Nuthatch (No. 6 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)
SOLO

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),& brass edition

8 Carol Barratt

Hampton Swing

Grade by Grade, Trumpet Grade 2 (Boosey & Hawkes)

9 David A.

High Street SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

10 PamEasy Tiger (from Really Easy Jazzin’ About for
Trumpet)Pam Wedgwood: Really Easy Jazzin’ About for Trumpet(Faber)

7 MarkNightingale

Stowell

Wedgwood

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

B -, D majors
A, D minors (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

B -, D majors
A, D minors

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 162

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GRADE 3
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
Candidates may play one of their three pieces on one of the other three instruments. See page 13 for further
information.
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Aldridge

On Parade, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

DUET/PIANO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 Tom Davoren

Rondo Olympia

3 Peter

Summer Sound SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Patrick Doyle

Hogwart’s March (from Harry Potter and theGoblet of Fire), arr. Lawrance

P. 19 from Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 Dave Gale

Mellowdrama (from JazzFX) upper part in duet

Dave Gale: JazzFX for Trumpet, etc. (Brass Wind)

Meechan

DUET/SOLO

6 Jock McKenzie Russian Ballet (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor

Book for Young Brass Players, Book 2)

B

7 Philip SparkeRondino (No. 22 from Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel
Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn) SOLO
Horn or Tenor Horn (Anglo Music)

8 J. Clarke

Trumpet Tune, arr. Harris & Wallace

Time Pieces for Trumpet, Vol. 2 (ABRSM)

9 Mozart

Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja (from The Magic
Flute), arr. Calland

Onstage Brass for Trumpet (Stainer & Bell)

10 Vivaldi

Spring, arr. SparkeNo. 4 from Skilful Solos for Trumpet, Cornet or Flugel
Horn (Anglo Music)

I have a dream, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

2 Shostakovich

Waltz (from Jazz Suite No. 2), arr. Lawrance

P. 18 from Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

3 S. Coleridge-

Oh, the Summer, arr. Frith upper part in duet

1

Andersson &Ulvaeus

Taylor

4 F. Price

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

DUET/PIANOThe Deserted Garden, arr. Pankhurst
upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition
Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 FauréPavane, arr. Lawrance

6 LucySicilienne

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

7 John FrithBroken Dreams

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 ElgarPomp and Circumstance (Theme from March
No. 4), arr. Hare

The Magic Trumpet (Boosey & Hawkes)

9 HolstJupiter (from The Planets), arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

10 Andrew Lloyd

Webber

The Music of the Night (from Phantom of the
Opera), arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition

AlfordColonel Bogey, arr. Douglas upper part in duet;with repeat DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), B - &editionA Canadian Boat Song, arr. Pankhurst

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

PankhurstC

The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players,
Book 2 (Con Moto), & edition

1

2 Maurice

Arnold3 Dave Galeupper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Heads Up (from JazzFX) upper part in duet

Dave Gale: JazzFX for Trumpet, etc. (Brass Wind)

DUET/SOLO

4 Gershwin

They all laughed, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 Joplin

Easy Winners, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

6 MontyJames Bond Theme, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

Norman7 Jock McKenzie Fiesta for Fun (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor

Book for Young Brass Players, Book 2)
upper part DUET

Piano accompaniment published separately

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8 Lizzie DavisPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Tap Dance (in G minor) (from Polished Brass)P. 7 from Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), &brass edition

SOLO

9 Peter Graham
10 Rob Hudson

Practical Grades

New York (No. 5 from Cityscapes)
grace note optionalPeter Graham: Cityscapes for B - Instrument (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

Down Home Blues (from Easy Blue Trumpet)

Rob Hudson: Easy Blue Trumpet (Universal)

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

E -, E majors
C, E minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)
CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on D
ARPEGGIOS

E -, E majors
C, E minors

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 162

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GRADE 4
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
Candidates may play one of their three pieces on one of the other three instruments. See page 13 for further
information.
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)John Frith

Jiggedy Jig

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 LucyFolk Song

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 R. Goodwin

633 Squadron, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 Andrea Price

Rapscallion

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 Anon.

Trelawny, arr. Tanner

Cornish Pastiche (Spartan Press), B - & brass edition

6 E. BernsteinGreat Escape March, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

7 Alan Bullard

Russian Galop (No. 8 from Circus Skills for
Trumpet)Alan Bullard: Circus Skills for Trumpet (Spartan Press)

8 M.-A.

Prelude, arr. Harris & Wallace

Time Pieces for Trumpet, Vol. 3 (ABRSM)

9 Haydn

Canzonet (arr.)

Grade by Grade, Trumpet Grade 4 (Boosey & Hawkes)

10 Jim Parker

SowetoTop Line Album for Trumpet (Brass Wind)

Sunday at the Boulevard

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 Peter Graham

Doyle’s Lament (from Call of the Cossacks)Peter Graham: Gramercy Lyric Album (Gramercy Music),B - )/& edition

3 Grieg

Solveig’s Song (from Peer Gynt), arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 David A.

Open Plains

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 Deborah

Lonely Town SOLO

Deborah Calland: Top Brass (Stainer & Bell)

6 Delibes

Waltz (from Coppélia) (arr.) SOLO

Tunes for Cornet Technic, Level 2 (Alfred-Belwin)

7 C. Schumann

Romance (No. 1 from Three Romances, Op. 21),arr. Wallace & Miller

Fourth Book of Trumpet Solos (The Music Company)

8 Schumann

Curious Story (from Kinderscenen),arr. Lawrance

Winning Matrix for Trumpet, etc. (Brass Wind), & brass
edition

Pankhurst

Charpentier

B

1

Chris
Augustine

Stowell

Calland

9 Howard Shore In Dreams (from The Lord of the Rings: The

Fellowship of the Ring), arr. Galliford, Neuburg &Edmondson

10 Philip SparkeC

Ultimate Movie Instrumental Solos for Trumpet(Alfred)

Shepherd’s Song (No. 33 from Skilful Studies for Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel
Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn) SOLO Horn or Tenor Horn (Anglo Music)
Solar Shorts (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), & brass edition

2 Alberto

Frenesì, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

3 Shanti Paul

Cumbianita para ti

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Joplin

The Entertainer, arr. Lawrance SOLO

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 MarkL’il Basie (No. 13 from Easy Jazzy Styles)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy Styles (Warwick Music),& B - brass edition

6 John Barber

Dipping Your Toe… (from Seaside Studies for
Solo Cornet) SOLOJohn Barber: Seaside Studies for Solo Cornet (Astute
Music)

7 John Frith

Bragtime

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 Gershwin

I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’ (from Porgy and Bess),arr. Rickard

All the World’s a Stage for Trumpet (Brass Wind)1

Lizzie Davis
Dominguez
JayasinhaNightingale

Piano accompaniment published separately
Piano accompaniment printable separately, see www.abrsm.org/syllabusclarifications

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Practical Grades

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

9 Robert

In the Fast Lane

Jazzed Up Too for Trumpet (Brass Wind)

10 PamHot on the Line (No. 3 from Jazzin’ About for
Trumpet)Pam Wedgwood: Jazzin’ About for Trumpet (Faber)

Ramskill
Wedgwood

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

F major1 oct.

A -, B - majors

a 12thE - major◆

F minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)1 oct.

A, B minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thtongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on B -1 oct.

tongued / slurred

ARPEGGIOS

F major1 oct.

A -, B - majors

a 12thE - major◆

F minor1 oct.

A, B minors

a 12thtongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTH (resolving on tonic)

in the key of B -1 oct.

tongued / slurred◆ one octave and down to the dominant
SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 163

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GRADE 5
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
Candidates may play one of their three pieces on one of the other three instruments. See page 13 for further
information.
A

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Callum Au

Lethe

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 BizetChanson bohème, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

3 David A.

Jam Bouree

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 V. Archer

Jig (No. 4 from Little Suite for Trumpet)

V. Archer: Little Suite for Trumpet (CMC)

5 J. Clarke

The Prince of Denmark’s March, arr. Lawton

No. 9 from Old English Trumpet Tunes, Book 1 (OUP)

6 Barry Gray

Thunderbirds, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

7 Edward

Canon Dance (from Cameos for Trumpet)

Edward Gregson: Cameos for Trumpet (Brass Wind)

8 Paul Austin

Minuet and Variations with repeat

Paul Austin Kelly: Minuet, Sarabande and Serenade(Forton Music)

9 Praetorius

La bourée, arr. Blackadder & Gout

Baroque Around the Clock for Trumpet (Brass Wind)

10 Prokofiev

March (from The Love for Three Oranges),arr. Lawrance

Winning Matrix for Trumpet, etc. (Brass Wind), & brass
edition1

Stowell

Gregson
Kelly

B

1

Peter Graham Lady Stewart’s Air

Peter Graham: Gramercy Favourites B - (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

2 Shanti Paul

By the River

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 LucyGone, Not Forgotten

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 John Frith

Canzona

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

Jayasinha

Pankhurst

5 Elgar Howarth Study No. 2 (from The Elgar Howarth Way) SOLO Elgar Howarth: The Elgar Howarth Way (Brass Wind)C

6 J. N. Hummel

Romanze, arr. Harris & Wallace

Time Pieces for Trumpet, Vol. 3 (ABRSM)

7 Joplin

Solace: A Mexican Serenade, arr. Calland

Concert Repertoire for Trumpet (Faber)

8 John Miller

Prairie Song (No. 5 from Progressive Brass
Studies) SOLOJohn Miller: Progressive Brass Studies (Faber), & brass
edition

9 Puccini

O Mio Babbino Caro (from Gianni Schicchi),arr. Rickard

All the World’s a Stage for Trumpet (Brass Wind)

10 Joy Webb

Share My Yoke, arr. Bosanko

Joy Webb & Condon: Share My Yoke/Prayer ofChildhood (SP&S)

The Turkey (No. 22 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),& brass edition

1

Mark
Nightingale

2 Shri Sriram

SOLO

Koli

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 John Williams Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark),

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 John Barber

Havana Good Time!

John Barber: Five Pieces for Cornet (Astute Music)

5 Bizet

Séguedille (from Carmen), arr. Calland

Bizet: Carmen Suite for Trumpet (Stainer & Bell)6 Lizzie Davis

All Tied Up (No. 5 from Trumpet Troop) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Trumpet Troop (Emerson)

7 Grieg

In the Hall of the Mountain King (from Peer
Gynt), arr. Lawrance

Winning Matrix for Trumpet, etc. (Brass Wind), & brass
editionarr. Lawrance

8 Elgar Howarth Study No. 1 (from The Elgar Howarth Way) SOLO

Elgar Howarth: The Elgar Howarth Way (Brass Wind)

9 Pam

Pam Wedgwood: Jazzin’ About for Trumpet (Faber)

Wedgwood

Tequila Sunrise (No. 6 from Jazzin’ About for
Trumpet)10 Stevie Wonder Sir Duke, arr. Ramskill

Piano accompaniment published separately
Digital only edition, available from publisher’s website

I Feel Good for Trumpet (Brass Wind)

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SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

B, C, D - majors

a 12thG major2 oct.

B -, C + minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thF minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)◆G minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on G

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

WHOLE-TONE SCALE

starting on G
ARPEGGIOS

B, C, D - majors

a 12thG major2 oct.

B -, C + minors

a 12thF minor◆G minor2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of C and D -2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on G

◆ one octave and down to the dominant
SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 164

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GRADE 6
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
Candidates may play one of their three pieces on one of the other three instruments. See page 13 for further
information.
COMPOSERA

1PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER

Albrechtsberger Menuet (2nd movt from Concertino)

PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Albrechtsberger: Concertino (Brass Wind)

2 J. S. BachStudy in C minor, arr. Piper SOLO

No. 2 from The Well-Tempered Player (Winwood Music)

3 Berlioz

Un bal (from Symphonie fantastique),arr. Ramskill

Absolutely Trumpet (Brass Wind)

4 D. Bourgeois

Allegro vivace (No. 16 from Ace of Trumpets)

D. Bourgeois: Ace of Trumpets (Brass Wind)

SOLO

5 John Dutton

TrendsJohn Dutton: Trends (Spartan Press), E - edition

6 Gibbons

The King’s Juell (No. 4 from Keyboard Suite),arr. Cruft

Gibbons: Keyboard Suite for Trumpet (Stainer & Bell),
B -/C edition

7 Philip Godfrey Reveille (No. 1 from Revelry)

Philip Godfrey: Revelry (Emerson)

8 Elgar Howarth Study No. 7 (from The Elgar Howarth Way) SOLO Elgar Howarth: The Elgar Howarth Way (Brass Wind)
9 LucyIrregularity (No. 13 from 15 Progressive Concert
Solos)

Lucy Pankhurst: 15 Progressive Concert Solos (Prima
Vista Musikk), B - brass edition

10 Philip Sparke

Little Overture (No. 1 from Super Solos for
Trumpet, Cornet or Flugel Horn)

Philip Sparke: Super Solos for Trumpet, Cornet or Flugel
Horn (Anglo Music)

Esurientes implevit bonis (from Magnificat),arr. Blackadder & Gout

Baroque Around the Clock for Trumpet (Brass Wind)

2 John Barber

Kin

John Barber: Five Pieces for Cornet (Astute Music)

3 Dvořák

Rusalka’s Song to the Moon (from Rusalka),arr. Wilson

Shepherd’s Song (Winwood Music)

4 Peter Graham

Celtic Dream (from Windows of the World)Peter Graham: Gramercy Lyric Album (Gramercy Music),
B - or E - )/& editions

5 Haydn

Andante (2nd movt from Trumpet Concerto in E -, Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E - (Henle or Universal),Hob. VIIe/1)
B -/E - edition

6 Hubeau

Sarabande (1st movt from Sonata for Trumpet)

Hubeau: Sonata for Trumpet (Durand), B -/C edition

7 H. Mancini

Moon River, arr. Iveson

Let’s Face the Music for Trumpet (Brass Wind)

Pankhurst

B

1

J. S. Bach

8 Jock McKenzie A Cambrian Spiritual (from Soprano Supreme)
upper line in ossias

Jock McKenzie: Soprano Supreme (Con Moto), E - edition

9 Rodney

Dimitri

Rodney Newton: Dimitri for Flugelhorn (Wright & Round)

10 PamFalling

Pam Wedgwood: After Hours for Trumpet (Faber)

A Trumpeter’s Lullaby

Leroy Anderson: A Trumpeter’s Lullaby (Alfred)

2 Deborah

Two to Boogie

The Light Touch for Trumpet, Book 2 (Stainer & Bell)3 DukasThe Sorcerer’s Apprentice, arr. Mayes

On the Darkside (Brass Wind)

4 Saint-Saëns

Danse macabre, Op. 40, arr. Mayes

On the Darkside (Brass Wind)

5 Getchell

Study No. 106 (from Second Book of Practical
Studies for Cornet and Trumpet) SOLO

Getchell: Second Book of Practical Studies for Cornet andTrumpet (Alfred-Belwin)

6 Adam Gorb

Chikona

Adam Gorb: A Tango to Bali (Brass Wind)

NewtonWedgwood

C

1

Leroy
AndersonCalland

7 Siobhan Lamb Saturday’s Child

Spectrum for Trumpet (ABRSM)

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COMPOSER
8 Mahler

Practical Grades

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Three Angels Sang a Sweet Song (from Des
Knaben Wunderhorn), arr. Wallace & Miller

Fourth Book of Trumpet Solos (The Music Company)

9 Jock McKenzie Jota (from Rhythms of Life) SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Rhythms of Life (Con Moto), & brass
edition10 Allen Vizzutti

Allen Vizzutti: 20 Dances for Trumpet (De Haske)

Bulgarian Bounce (from 20 Dances for Trumpet)
SOLO

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19
Trumpet, B - Cornet & Flugelhorn

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

D, E - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thG, A - /G + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

B - major

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on G and A WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on G and A ARPEGGIOSD, E - majors and minors

a 12thG, A - /G + majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of G and A -a 12thin the key of D -2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on G +2 oct.

tongued / slurredE - Soprano Cornet

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

D - /C + , D majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thF major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)◆

A - /G + major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

B - major

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on F+ and G
WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on F+ and G

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Trumpet, B - Cornet, E - Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn from 2023 Grade 6

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

ARPEGGIOS

D - /C + , D majors and minors

a 12thF major and minor◆

A - /G + major and minor

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of F+ and G

a 12thin the key of D -2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on G +2 oct.

tongued / slurred◆ one octave and down to the dominant
SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 165

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GRADE 7
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
Candidates may play one of their three pieces on one of the other three instruments. See page 13 for further
information.
COMPOSERA

1

PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Albrechtsberger: Concertino (Brass Wind)

2 ArbanModerato in F (No. 6 from 14 Studies for Cornet) Arban: 14 Studies for Cornet (Boosey & Hawkes) or
SOLO
Arban: Cornet Method (Boosey & Hawkes)

3 J. S. BachStudy in E -, arr. Piper SOLO

No. 7 from The Well-Tempered Player (Winwood Music)

4 L. Bernstein

Rondo for Lifey for Trumpet

L. Bernstein: Rondo for Lifey for Trumpet (Boosey &Hawkes)5 Bitsch

Molto vivo (No. 20 from Vingt études) SOLO

Bitsch: Vingt études (Leduc)6 BizetOverture (from Carmen), arr. Calland

Bizet: Carmen Suite for Trumpet (Stainer & Bell)7 D. Bourgeois

Presto (3rd movt from Sonatina for Trumpet,
Op. 347)

D. Bourgeois: Sonatina for Trumpet, Op. 347 (BrassWind)

8 BoyceTrumpet Voluntary, arr. Lawton

No. 13 from Old English Trumpet Tunes, Book 1 (OUP)

9 Martin Ellerby The Defence of Poesy (from Mercurial Dances)

Martin Ellerby: Mercurial Dances (Brass Wind)

10 Charles

Boldly (1st movt from Sonatina for Trumpet)

Charles Ingram: Sonatina for Trumpet (Cimarron Music
Press), B -/C edition

IngramB

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGER

Albrechtsberger Vivace (4th movt from Concertino)

Aria (No. 1 from Aria et Scherzo)

Aroutiounian: Aria et Scherzo (Leduc)2 J. S. Bach

Sinfonia, arr. Hesford

Sound the Trumpet (De Haske)

3 Golland

Poco lento (from Concerto for Flugelhorn,
Op. 87) starting two quavers before letter J;

Golland: Concerto for Flugelhorn, Op. 87 (Kirklees Music)1

Aroutiounian

including bracketed notes
4 J. N. Hummel

Andante (2nd movt from Trumpet Concerto in E - ) J. N. Hummel: Trumpet Concerto in E - (Kevin Mayhew),
B -/E - edition or
J. N. Hummel: Trumpet Concerto in E - (Boosey &Hawkes), B - edition

5 Peter

Dream (2nd movt from Manchester Concertino)Peter Meechan: Manchester Concertino (Peter Meechan
Music)

Meechan

6 Hugo Nash

Demelza

Hugo Nash: Demelza (Kirklees Music), E - edition

7 DarylCrushed Velvet (from Suite and Hot)

Daryl Runswick: Suite and Hot (Brass Wind)

8 Trad. English

Scarborough Fair, arr. Broadbent

Scarborough Fair (Kirklees Music)

9 Allen Vizzutti

Andante (2nd movt from Sonata No. 2)

Allen Vizzutti: Sonata No. 2 (Southern Music)

10 D. WrightCanzonetta (2nd movt from Cornet Concerto)

D. Wright: Cornet Concerto (Studio Music)

Badinage

Bozza: Badinage (Leduc), B -/C edition

Runswick

C

1

Bozza

2 Elgar Howarth Study No. 11 (from The Elgar Howarth Way) SOLO Elgar Howarth: The Elgar Howarth Way (Brass Wind)
3 Paul Hughes

Night Flight

The Light Touch for Trumpet, Book 2 (Stainer & Bell)4 Edward

Torelli One-Too

Edward Maxwell: Torelli One-Too (Warwick Music)

5 Cecilia

Marilyn Diptych (from Framed)

Cecilia McDowall: Framed for Trumpet (Brass Wind)

Maxwell
McDowall58

6 Jock McKenzie Klezmer (from Rhythms of Life) SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Rhythms of Life (Con Moto), & brass
edition

7 Jock McKenzie Too Hot to Handle! (from Soprano Supreme)

Jock McKenzie: Soprano Supreme (Con Moto), E - edition

8 RoundRound: The Carnival of Venice (Air and Variations)(Wright & Round)

The Carnival of Venice (Air and Variations)

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COMPOSER
9 Allen Vizzutti

Trumpet, B - Cornet, E - Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn from 2023 Grade 7

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Funk (from 20 Dances for Trumpet)

Allen Vizzutti: 20 Dances for Trumpet (De Haske)

ignoring lower notes in bb. 17, 30 & 31 SOLO
10 Woolfenden

Gorky Park (from Landmarks for Trumpet)

Woolfenden: Landmarks for Trumpet (Brass Wind)SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17, 19 & 21–22
Trumpet, B - Cornet & Flugelhorn

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

D - /C + , E majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thA, B - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALE

D majorsee p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

G major
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on A and B WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on A and B ARPEGGIOS

D - /C + , E majors and minors

a 12thA, B - majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIO

D majorsee p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of F+ and A

a 12thin the keys of D and E -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on A and B -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurredE - Soprano Cornet

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

B, C, E - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thA major and minor(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALE

D majorsee p. 22

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

G major
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on A - and A
WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on A - and A

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RANGE

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ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

ARPEGGIOS

B, C, E - majors and minors

a 12thA major and minor

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIO

D majorsee p. 22

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of E, F and A -a 12thin the key of D

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on A and B -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 166

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GRADE 8
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
Candidates may play one of their three pieces on one of the other three instruments. See page 13 for further
information.
A

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Arban

Allegro in G minor (No. 10 from 14 Studies forCornet) SOLO

Arban: 14 Studies for Cornet (Boosey & Hawkes) or
Arban: Cornet Method (Boosey & Hawkes)

2 J. S. BachStudy in D minor, arr. Piper SOLO

No. 6 from The Well-Tempered Player (Winwood Music)

3 D. Bourgeois

Allegro vivace (No. 6 from Fantasy Pieces for
Trumpet) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Trumpet (Brass Wind)

4 Chance

Credo

Chance: Credo for B - Trumpet (Boosey & Hawkes)

5 Robert Eaves

Rhapsody with cadenza

Rhapsody for E - Soprano Cornet (R. Smith), E - edition

6 Haydn

Allegro (1st movt from Trumpet Concerto in E -,Hob. VIIe/1)

Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E - (Henle or Universal),
B -/E - edition

7 J. N. Hummel

Allegro con spirito (1st movt from Trumpet
Concerto in E - )J. N. Hummel: Trumpet Concerto in E - (Boosey &Hawkes), B - edition or
J. N. Hummel: Trumpet Concerto in E - (Kevin Mayhew),
B -/E - edition

8 Peter

Fanfare (1st movt from Manchester Concertino)Peter Meechan: Manchester Concertino (Peter Meechan
Music)

9 Neruda

Vivace (3rd movt from Trumpet Concerto in E - )Neruda: Trumpet Concerto in E - (Musica Rara or Brass
Wind), B -/E - edition

1

Meechanwith cadenza

B

10 Peeters

Allegro (1st movt from Sonata for Trumpet,
Op. 51)

Peeters: Sonata for Trumpet, Op. 51 (Peters)

Antheil

Dolce espressivo (2nd movt from Sonata for
Trumpet)Antheil: Sonata for Trumpet (Weintraub Publishing)

2 L. BernsteinRed, White and Blues

Contemporary Music for Trumpet (Boosey & Hawkes)

3 Copland

Quiet City

Contemporary Music for Trumpet (Boosey & Hawkes)

1

4 Martin Ellerby Arietta (2nd movt from Cornet Concerto)

Martin Ellerby: Cornet Concerto (Studio Music)

5 William Himes Ballad (2nd movt from Concertino for Flugelhorn) William Himes: Concertino for Flugelhorn (Studio Music)
with cadenza
6 Horovitz

Lento moderato (2nd movt from Trumpet
Concerto)

Horovitz: Trumpet Concerto (Novello)

7 Hubeau

Spiritual (3rd movt from Sonata for Trumpet)

Hubeau: Sonata for Trumpet (Durand), B -/C edition

8 Mahler

Posthorn Solo (from Third Symphony), trans.
Ostrander

Mahler: Posthorn Solo from Third Symphony (Edition
Musicus)

9 Peter

These Mist Covered Mountains

Peter Meechan: These Mist Covered Mountains for E Trumpet (Peter Meechan Music), E - edition

10 Philip Sparke

Saturday Serenade (1st movt from Manhattan)

Philip Sparke: Manhattan (Anglo Music)

Tico Tico, arr. Iveson with cadenza

Abreu: Tico Tico for Trumpet or Cornet (Brass Wind)

Woodland Song for Flugelhorn or Cornet

Eric Ball: Woodland Song for Flugelhorn or Cornet(G & M Brand)

Meechan

C

1

Abreu

2 Eric Ballwith cadenza
3 Percy CodeZelda (Caprice) for Cornet

4 Elgar Howarth Study No. 14 (from The Elgar Howarth Way)

Percy Code: Zelda (Caprice) for Cornet (Boosey &Hawkes)Elgar Howarth: The Elgar Howarth Way (Brass Wind)

SOLO

5 Leidzen

A Happy Day with repeats; with cadenza

Leidzen: A Happy Day (SP&S)

6 Louiguy

Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White,arr. Iveson

Louiguy: Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White (Brass
Wind)

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COMPOSER
7 Cecilia

McDowallPractical Grades

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Overcoming Red (from Framed)

Cecilia McDowall: Framed for Trumpet (Brass Wind)

flutter tonguing optional

8 Jock McKenzie Old Feet in New Dancing Shoes (fromSoprano Supreme)

Jock McKenzie: Soprano Supreme (Con Moto), E - edition

9 Andrea Price

Yama Uta (Mountaineering Song) (from Around Andrea Price: Around the World (Kirklees Music)
the World) without pedal note SOLO

10 Allen Vizzutti

Polka (from 20 Dances for Trumpet) SOLO

Allen Vizzutti: 20 Dances for Trumpet (De Haske)

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17, 19 & 21–22
Trumpet, B - Cornet & Flugelhorn

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

F major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

a 12thF+ , B, C majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALES

A - major
G harmonic minor

see p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALES IN THIRDS

A, B - majors
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on F+ , B and C
WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on B and C
ARPEGGIOS

F major and minor

a 12thF+ , B, C majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIOS

A - major
G minorsee p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the key of B -a 12thin the keys of B, E and F

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on F+ , B and C

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurredE - Soprano Cornet

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESE major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

a 12thF+ , G, B - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALES

G majorG + harmonic minor

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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALES IN THIRDS

A -, A majors
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on F+ , B - and B
WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on B - and B
ARPEGGIOS

E major and minor

a 12thF+ , G, B - majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIOSG majorG + minor

see p. 22

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the key of A

a 12thin the keys of B, C and E -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on F+ , G and B -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 167

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Practical Grades from2023
Practical
GradesGRADE 1
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Lizzie Davis

Andover Amble (No. 1 from The Brass Player’s
Guide to Britain) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: The Brass Player’s Guide to Britain (Lizzie
Davis), & edition

2 Jock McKenzie Slavonic Dance (from Parpetudes for Beginner
Brass) upper part DUET

Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), & edition

3 Mozart

Theme from a Musical Joke, arr. Lawrance SOLO Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 Trad.

The Cuckoo, arr. Lawrance candidate to start inround DUET/SOLO

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition
Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 Sancho

Les Matadors (from Minuets, Cotillons andCountry Dances), arr. Frith upper part in duet

6 Philip Sparke

Morning Minuet (No. 1 from Skilful Studies for
Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel
Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn) SOLO Horn or Tenor Horn (Anglo Music)

7 Susato

La Morisque, arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition

8 Czerny

Rise and Shine!, arr. Barratt

Bravo! E - Tenor Horn (Boosey & Hawkes)

9 Haydn

Minuet, arr. Barratt

Bravo! E - Tenor Horn (Boosey & Hawkes)

10 Handel

Minuet in C, arr. Pearson

No. 4 from The Really Easy Tenor Horn Book (Faber)

Alice (Theme from Open All Hours),
arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

2 L. Bernstein

One Hand, One Heart (from West Side Story),arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

3 Tom Davoren

Romanza

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Tom Davoren

Waltz for E.

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 W. H. Monk

Eventide, arr. Douglas upper part in duet

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), E - &edition

DUET/PIANO

B

1

Ascher

DUET/PIANO

6 H. Parker
7 Trad. Chinese

DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), E - &editionXiao Baicai, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

Deep Harmony, arr. Douglas upper part in duet

DUET/PIANO

8 Carol Barratt

Serenade

Bravo! E - Tenor Horn (Boosey & Hawkes)

9 Grieg

Morning (from Peer Gynt), arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

10 Leslie Pearson LamentC

1

Lizzie Davis

Beefy Bongo (from Polished Brass) SOLO

2 Jock McKenzie Bratwursts (from Parpetudes for Beginner Brass)
upper part DUET

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), & brass edition
Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), & edition

3 PeterOne, Two, Three! SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 David A.

Strollin’

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 MarkA Small Step (No. 1 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)
SOLO

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),& brass edition

Birdie Song, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

MeechanStowellNightingale

6 Rendall &Thomas64

No. 3 from The Really Easy Tenor Horn Book (Faber)

7 C. M. Smith & The Barnyard Rag, arr. Pankhurst
B. Johnson
upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 Ian Lowes

Boosey Brass Method, Repertoire Book B (Boosey &Hawkes), E - Brass Band Instruments edition

Nightfall

9 Trad. Japanese Koinobori, arr. Morgan

Boosey Brass Method, Repertoire Book B (Boosey &Hawkes), E - Brass Band Instruments edition

10 Leslie Pearson Russian Dance

No. 1 from The Really Easy Tenor Horn Book (Faber)

Piano accompaniment published separately

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SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

C majorA minor (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

C majorA minorSIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 161

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GRADE 2
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

HowardGoodall

Blackadder Theme, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

2 Jock McKenzie Rigaudon (from Parpetudes for Beginner Brass)
SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), & edition

3 R. & R.

It’s a Small World, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 Tchaikovsky

Overture (from The Nutcracker), arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 E. Smyth &The March of the Women, arr. Frith

6 Philip Sparke

The Big Apple (No. 11 from Skilful Studies for
Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel
Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn) SOLO Horn or Tenor Horn (Anglo Music)

7 Trad. Welsh

Men of Harlech, arr. Lawrance or arr. Sparke

ShermanC. M. Hamilton upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

8 F. CouperinBupper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition or
No. 58 from Starter Duets for Horns (Anglo Music), E -/F
editionLe petit rien, arr. Pearson

No. 7 from The Really Easy Tenor Horn Book (Faber)

9 Leslie Pearson Moto perpetuo

No. 5 from The Really Easy Tenor Horn Book (Faber)

10 John Miller

John Miller: Simple Studies for Beginner Brass (Faber)

1

Alden

2 Irvine

Bulgarian Dance (No. 19 from Simple Studies for
Beginner Brass) SOLO

On a Southern Balcony (No. 4 from Southland
Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition
Sketches), arr. Frith upper part in duet DUET/PIANO
Crimond, arr. Douglas upper part in duet
DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), E - &edition3 Andrew Lloyd

Love Changes Everything (from Aspects of Love), Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass editionarr. Lawrance

4 Mozart

Aria (from The Marriage of Figaro), arr. Lawrance Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 John Rutter

A Clare Benediction, arr. Lawrance

6 Philip Sparke

My Lady’s Pavan

7 David A.

A Walk in the Rain

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 Bart

Where is Love? (from Oliver!), arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

9 Geoffrey

Saudades de Lisboa

Boosey Brass Method, Repertoire Book B (Boosey &Hawkes), E - Brass Band Instruments edition

10 Trad.

O Waly, Waly, arr. Wallace & Pearson

No. 2 from Going Solo – Tenor Horn (Faber)

Wade in the Water, arr. Pankhurst

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

WebberStowell

KinderC

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

1

AfricanAmerican
Spiritual

upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 Blakeson

Chickpea (No. 11 from Smooth Groove) SOLO

Blakeson: Smooth Groove for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

3 Lizzie Davis

Itchy Scratchy (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 Dave Gale

Swinging Janos (from JazzFX) upper part in duet

Dave Gale: JazzFX for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

DUET/SOLO

5 Gilkyson

The Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book),arr. Lawrance

6 Jock McKenzie Latin a Go Go (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor

Book for Young Brass Players, Book 1)
upper part DUET

7 MarkNightingale

8 Carol Barratt

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The Nuthatch (No. 6 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition
The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players,
Book 1 (Con Moto), & edition

SOLO

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),& brass edition

Hampton Swing

Bravo! E - Tenor Horn (Boosey & Hawkes)

Piano accompaniment published separately

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COMPOSER
9 Tom Davoren

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Hangin’ with Monti

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

10 Leslie Pearson Seven-Up

No. 9 from The Really Easy Tenor Horn Book (Faber)

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

B -, D majors
A, D minors (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

B -, D majors
A, D minors

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 162

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GRADE 3
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Aldridge

On Parade, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

DUET/PIANO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 Tom Davoren

Rondo Olympia

3 Peter

Summer Sound SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Patrick Doyle

Hogwart’s March (from Harry Potter and theGoblet of Fire), arr. Lawrance

P. 19 from Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 Dave Gale

Mellowdrama (from JazzFX) upper part in duet

Dave Gale: JazzFX for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

Meechan

DUET/SOLO

6 Jock McKenzie Russian Ballet (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor

Book for Young Brass Players, Book 2)

B

7 Philip SparkeRondino (No. 22 from Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel
Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn) SOLO
Horn or Tenor Horn (Anglo Music)

8 HandelSee, the Conqu’ring Hero Comes (from Judas
Maccabaeus), arr. Harris & Skirrow

Time Pieces for Horn, Vol. 1 (ABRSM), E -/F edition

9 Schubert

The Trout, arr. Wallace & Pearson

No. 3 from Going Solo – Tenor Horn (Faber)

10 Vivaldi

Spring, arr. SparkeNo. 4 from Skilful Solos for F or E - Horn (Anglo Music),
E -/F edition

I have a dream, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

2 Shostakovich

Waltz (from Jazz Suite No. 2), arr. Lawrance

P. 18 from Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

3 S. Coleridge-

Oh, the Summer, arr. Frith upper part in duet

1

Andersson &Ulvaeus

Taylor

4 F. Price

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

DUET/PIANOThe Deserted Garden, arr. Pankhurst
upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition
Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 FauréPavane, arr. Lawrance

6 LucySicilienne

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

7 John FrithBroken Dreams

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 Andrew Lloyd

The Music of the Night, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

9 Philip Sparke

A Victorian Ballad

No. 5 from Skilful Solos for F or E - Horn (Anglo Music),
E -/F edition

10 Tchaikovsky

Reverie, arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), & brass edition

Colonel Bogey, arr. Douglas upper part in duet;with repeat DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), E - &editionA Canadian Boat Song, arr. Pankhurst

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

Pankhurst

WebberC

The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players,
Book 2 (Con Moto), & edition

1

Alford2 Maurice

Arnold3 Dave Galeupper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Heads Up (from JazzFX) upper part in duet

Dave Gale: JazzFX for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

DUET/SOLO

4 Gershwin

They all laughed, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 Joplin

Easy Winners, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

6 MontyJames Bond Theme, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

Norman7 Jock McKenzie Fiesta for Fun (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor

Book for Young Brass Players, Book 2)
upper part DUET

8 Mark Goddard Swingin’ (No. 1 from Party Pieces for Horn in E - )68

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The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players,
Book 2 (Con Moto), & edition
Mark Goddard: Party Pieces for Horn in E - (Spartan
Press)

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PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

9 John Miller

COMPOSER

Rubic Rumba (No. 27 from Simple Studies for
Beginner Brass) SOLOJohn Miller: Simple Studies for Beginner Brass (Faber)

10 Mark

Ermie’s Blues (No. 10 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),& brass edition

Nightingale

SOLO

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

E -, E majors
C, E minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)
CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on D
ARPEGGIOS

E -, E majors
C, E minors

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 162

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GRADE 4
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)John Frith

Jiggedy Jig

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 LucyFolk Song

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 R. Goodwin

633 Squadron, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 Andrea Price

Rapscallion

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 Anon.

Tom Bawcock’s Eve, arr. Tanner

Cornish Pastiche (Spartan Press), E - & brass edition

6 Anon.

Trelawny, arr. Tanner

Cornish Pastiche (Spartan Press), E - & brass edition

7 Gounod

Soldiers’ Chorus, arr. Humphries

Cordon Bleu for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

8 Grieg

Norwegian Dance No. 2, arr. Gout

Undercover Hits for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

9 Schubert

Marche militaire, arr. Sparke grace notes optional

No. 16 from Skilful Solos for F or E - Horn (Anglo Music),
E -/F edition

10 Philip Sparke

At the Circus

No. 14 from Skilful Solos for F or E - Horn (Anglo Music),
E -/F edition

Sunday at the Boulevard

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 Peter Graham

Doyle’s Lament (from Call of the Cossacks)Peter Graham: Gramercy Lyric Album E - (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

3 Grieg

Solveig’s Song (from Peer Gynt), arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 David A.

Open Plains

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 Tom Davoren

Quiet Moment SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

6 Puccini

Nessun dorma! (from Turandot), arr. Rickard

All the World’s a Stage for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

Pankhurst

B

1

Chris
Augustine

Stowell

7 Claude-Michel On my own (from Les Misérables), arr. RamskillMore on the Light Side for E - Horn (Brass Wind)

8 Schumann

Curious Story (from Kinderscenen),arr. Lawrance

Winning Matrix for Trumpet etc. (Brass Wind), & brass
edition

9 Sondheim

Send in the Clowns, arr. Iveson

A Little Light Music for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

10 Philip Sparke

Shepherd’s Song (No. 33 from Skilful Studies for Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel
Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn) SOLO Horn or Tenor Horn (Anglo Music)

Schönberg

C

Solar Shorts (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), & brass edition

2 Alberto

Frenesì, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

3 Shanti Paul

Cumbianita para ti

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Joplin

The Entertainer, arr. Lawrance SOLO

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), & brass edition

5 MarkL’il Basie (No. 13 from Easy Jazzy Styles)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy Styles (Warwick Music),
E - & brass edition

6 D. Bourgeois

Three-Legged Horn (from A Horn-ting We WillGo)

D. Bourgeois: A Horn-ting We Will Go for Tenor Horn
(Brass Wind)

7 John Frith

Bragtime

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 MarkBlues for Big-Ears (No. 15 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes) Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),
SOLO& brass edition

9 LucyYo, Ho! (No. 6 from 15 Progressive Concert Solos) Lucy Pankhurst: 15 Progressive Concert Solos (Prima
Vista Musikk), E - brass edition

10 Sullivan &Eye of the Tiger, arr. Ramskill

1

Lizzie Davis
Dominguez
JayasinhaNightingale

Nightingale
Pankhurst
Peterik

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Piano accompaniment published separately

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SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

F major1 oct.

A -, B - majors

a 12thE - major◆

F minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)1 oct.

A, B minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thtongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on B -1 oct.

tongued / slurred

ARPEGGIOS

F major1 oct.

A -, B - majors

a 12thE - major◆

F minor1 oct.

A, B minors

a 12thtongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTH (resolving on tonic)

in the key of B -1 oct.

tongued / slurred◆ one octave and down to the dominant
SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 163

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GRADE 5
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Callum Au

Lethe

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 BizetChanson bohème, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

3 David A.

Jam Bouree

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Peter

Final Thought

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 David A.

Flennon Study either version SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

6 D. Bourgeois

On Holiday (from A Horn-ting We Will Go)

D. Bourgeois: A Horn-ting We Will Go for Tenor Horn
(Brass Wind)

7 Lizzie Davis

Heads or Tails (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), & brass edition

8 Andrew

The Preposterous Rhinoceros (No. 25 from 25
Progressive Studies for New Tenor Horn Players)

Andrew Duncan: 25 Progressive Studies for New Tenor
Horn Players (Duncan Music Press)

9 Peter

Fanfare and Response (from In Concert for Hornin E - )10 Philip Sparke

Party Piece (No. 40 from Skilful Studies for
Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel
Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn) SOLO Horn or Tenor Horn (Anglo Music)

1

Stowell

MeechanStowell

DuncanSOLO

Lawrance

B

1

Peter Graham Lady Stewart’s Air
By the River

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 LucyGone, Not Forgotten

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 J. Barry

Dances with Wolves, arr. Gout

Undercover Hits for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

5 Beethoven

Romance, arr. Wright

Slow Melody Book No. 2 (G & M Brand)

6 Elgar

Salut d’amour, arr. Green

Classic SH (Brass Wind)

7 FauréAprès un rêve, arr. Wilson

Fauré: Après un rêve (Winwood Music), E -/B -/F edition

8 Peter Graham

Follow the Flame (from The Torchbearer)

Peter Graham: Gramercy Favourites E - (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

9 Saint-SaënsThe Swan (from The Carnival of the Animals),arr. Hanmer

Saint-Saëns: The Swan (Studio Music), E -/F edition

10 Sherwin &A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square,arr. Iveson

A Little Light Music for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

The Turkey (No. 22 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),& brass edition

Pankhurst

Maschwitz

1

Mark
Nightingale

2 Shri Sriram

SOLO

Koli

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 John Williams Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark),

Great Winners (Brass Wind), & brass edition

4 John FrithCaber Dance

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 Dan McGrath

Theme from Strictly Come Dancing, arr. Iveson

Stranger on the A Train for E - Horn or Tuba/E - Bass
(Brass Wind), & edition

6 Strayhorn

Take the A Train, arr. Iveson

Stranger on the A Train for E - Horn or Tuba/E - Bass
(Brass Wind), & editionarr. Lawrance& Josh Phillips

7 Jock McKenzie Bhangra (from Music Makes the World

Jock McKenzie: Music Makes the World Go Around (Con
Moto), & edition

8 MarkMark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),& brass edition

Go Around) SOLO

Nightingale

72

Peter Graham: Gramercy Favourites E - (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

2 Shanti Paul

Jayasinha

CPeter Lawrance: In Concert for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

Hillbilly (No. 16 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes) SOLO

Piano accompaniment published separately

Practical GradesE - Horn from 2023 Grade 5

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

9 Philip Sparke

COMPOSER

March of the Toy Soldiers (No. 3 from Super
Solos for F or E - Horn)

Philip Sparke: Super Solos for F or E - Horn (Anglo
Music), E -/F edition

10 Hans Zimmer

Gladiator, arr. Ramskill

Action Packed for E - Horn (Brass Wind)& Lisa Gerrard

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19


RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

B, C, D - majors

a 12thG major2 oct.

B -, C + minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thF minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)◆G minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on G

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

WHOLE-TONE SCALE

starting on G
ARPEGGIOS

B, C, D - majors

a 12thG major2 oct.

B -, C + minors

a 12thF minor◆G minor2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of C and D -2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on G

◆ one octave and down to the dominant
SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 16473E - Horn from 2023

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GRADE 6
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Albinoni

Allegro finale (from Concerto, Op. 7 No. 3),
arr. Green

Classic SH (Brass Wind)

2 ArbanAllegro maestoso (from Fantaisie
brillante) ending at b. 40 SOLO

P. 214 from Arban: Cornet Method (Boosey & Hawkes)

3 Boccherini

Menuet, arr. Müller

No. 1 from Classical and Romantic Album for Horn
(Obrasso-Verlag), E -/F edition

4 HandelLa réjouissance and La paix (from Music for theRoyal Fireworks), arr. Harris & Skirrow

Time Pieces for Horn, Vol. 2 (ABRSM), E -/F edition

5 Reginald

Air and Rondo

Reginald Heath: Air and Rondo for E - Horn (G & M
Brand)

6 B. MarcelloLargo and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from
Sonata), arr. Smith

B. Marcello: Sonata for E - Horn or French Horn (ObrassoVerlag)

1

Heath

7 Jock McKenzie Hornpipe (from Rhythms of Life) SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Rhythms of Life (Con Moto), & brass
edition8 Mozart

The Queen of the Night’s Aria (from The Magic
Flute), arr. Golland

Mozart: The Queen of the Night’s Aria (Kirklees Music)

9 LucyIrregularity (No. 13 from 15 Progressive Concert
Solos) mute optional

Lucy Pankhurst: 15 Progressive Concert Solos (Prima
Vista Musikk), E - brass edition

10 Philip Sparke

Little Overture (No. 1 from Super Solos for F or
E - Horn)

Philip Sparke: Super Solos for F or E - Horn (Anglo
Music), E -/F edition

Stardust, arr. Iveson ignoring ossia

A Little Light Music for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

2 ElgarChanson de matin, Op. 15 No. 2, arr. Wallace

E - Solo Book (Warwick Music)

3 FauréPie Jesu (from Requiem), arr. GreenMusic for the Minster (Warwick Music), E -/F edition

4 Garner

Misty, arr. Iveson

Paper Moon for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

5 Peter Graham

A Time for Peace

Peter Graham: Gramercy Solo Album E - (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

6 arr. Graham

Swedish Hymn

Peter Graham: Gramercy Solo Album E - (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

7 Peter Graham

Celtic Dream (from Windows of the World)Peter Graham: Gramercy Lyric Album E - (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

8 HandelLascia ch’io pianga (from Rinaldo), arr. Fretwell

Handel: Lascia ch’io pianga (Con Moto)

Pankhurst

B

1

Hoagy
Carmichaelplaying higher notes in ossiaC

9 Hindemith

Ruhig bewegt (1st movt from Sonata for Alto
Horn in E - (1943))

Hindemith: Sonata for Alto Horn in E - (1943) (Schott)

10 H. Mancini

Moon River, arr. Iveson

Let’s Face the Music for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

Tricky Tango with printed cadenzaJohn Barber: Five Pieces for Tenor Horn (Astute Music)

2 Richard Bissill

Ghost Rider

Hornscape for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

3 D. Bourgeois

Bubble in the Tube (from A Horn-ting We WillGo)

D. Bourgeois: A Horn-ting We Will Go for Tenor Horn
(Brass Wind)

4 Rebecca

Conspiracy SOLO

Tenorissimo Technico (Kirklees Music)

1

John Barber

Lundberg

5 Jock McKenzie Mazurka (from Rhythms of Life) SOLO
6 MarkNightingale

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Jock McKenzie: Rhythms of Life (Con Moto), & brass
editionOn the Off-beat (No. 23 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes) Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),
SOLO& brass edition

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7 Andrea PriceCOMPOSER

Parkour! (from Adventures for Tenor Horn)

Andrea Price: Adventures for Tenor Horn, Book 2(Kirklees Music)

8 Phillip Rawle

Cha-Cha (No. 1 from Jazz Dances)

Phillip Rawle: Nice ‘n’ Easy and Jazz Dances for Tenor
Horn (Forton Music)

9 Philip Sparke

Chicago Blues (No. 5 from Super Solos for F or
E - Horn)

Philip Sparke: Super Solos for F or E - Horn (Anglo
Music), E -/F edition

10 Waller

Ain’t misbehavin’, arr. Ledbury

Big Chillers for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19
RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

D, E - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thG, A - /G + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

B - major

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on G and A WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on G and A ARPEGGIOSD, E - majors and minors

a 12thG, A - /G + majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of G and A -a 12thin the key of D -2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on G +2 oct.

tongued / slurred

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 165

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GRADE 7
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Arban

Moderato (No. 6 from 14 Studies for Cornet)
SOLO

Arban: 14 Studies for Cornet (Boosey & Hawkes) or
Arban: Cornet Method (Boosey & Hawkes)

2 Richard Bissill

The Drawing RoomHornscape for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

3 Boccherini

Rondo–Allegro (3rd movt from Concertino),arr. Müller

Boccherini: Concertino for E - or F Horn (ObrassoVerlag), E -/F edition

4 D. Bourgeois

Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonata for
Tenor Horn, Op. 304)

D. Bourgeois: Sonata for Tenor Horn, Op. 304 (BrassWind)

5 PeterIntroduction and ToccataPeter Meechan: Introduction and Toccata for Tenor
Horn (Peter Meechan Music)

6 Andrea PriceEnter the Dance

Andrea Price: Enter the Dance for Tenor Horn (YewdenMusic)

7 Round

Jenny Jones (Welsh Air Varie)

Round: Jenny Jones (Wright & Round)

8 Philip Sparke

Air (No. 11 from Super Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Philip Sparke: Super Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel
Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn) SOLO
Horn or Tenor Horn (Anglo Music)

9 Philip Sparke

Leapfrog (No. 19 from Super Studies for Trumpet,
Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn) SOLO

Philip Sparke: Super Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel
Horn or Tenor Horn (Anglo Music)

10 Trad.

Banks and Braes, arr. Collinson

Trad.: Banks and Braes for Tenor Horn (Kirklees Music)

Adagio, arr. Bissill

O Solo Mio for E - Horn (Brass Wind)

Adagio (from Sonata in D, Op. 5 No. 1),
arr. Müller

No. 8 from Classical and Romantic Album for Horn
(Obrasso-Verlag), E -/F edition

1

MeechanB

1

Albinoni

2 Corelli

3 Martin Ellerby Elegy (2nd movt from Tenor Horn Concerto)

Martin Ellerby: Tenor Horn Concerto (Studio Music)

4 Harbach &Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, arr. Iveson

Let’s Face the Music for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

5 Paul Lovatt-

An Untold Story with quasi cadenza

Paul Lovatt-Cooper: An Untold Story for Tenor Horn
(Prima Vista Musikk)

6 Ennio

Gabriel’s Oboe, arr. Bissill

Hornscape for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

7 Hugo Nash

Demelza

Hugo Nash: Demelza (Kirklees Music)

8 JamesOn Herme’s Wings

Tenorissimo Lyrico (Kirklees Music)

9 RavelPavane pour une infante défunte, arr. Wilson

Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte (Winwood
Music), E -/F edition

Kern

CooperMorricone

Parkinson

10 Philip Sparke

C

Aria

Philip Sparke: Aria for E - Horn (Anglo Music)

Iona, arr. Rimmer

Allison: Iona (Wright & Round)

2 J. N. Audoire

An Irish Melody ending at b.133

No. 3 from Solos for E - Instruments (Salvationist
Publishing)

3 John Barber

Sonata Spiritata

John Barber: Five Pieces for Tenor Horn (Astute Music)

4 Rube Bloom

Give Me the Simple Life, arr. Bissill

O Solo Mio for E - Horn (Brass Wind)

5 Christopher

Proficiency with printed cadenza

Christopher Bond: Proficiency for Tenor Horn (Prima
Vista Musikk), E - brass edition

1

AllisonBond

6 Jock McKenzie Klezmer (from Rhythms of Life) SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Rhythms of Life (Con Moto), & brass
edition

7 Jock McKenzie Samba (from Rhythms of Life) SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Rhythms of Life (Con Moto), & brass
edition

8 LucyLucy Pankhurst: 15 Progressive Concert Solos (Prima
Vista Musikk), E - brass edition

Pankhurst

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Pixie Dust (No. 10 from 15 Progressive Concert
Solos) mute, lip bends and flutter tonguing optional

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9 Prokofiev

COMPOSER

Morning Dance (from Romeo and Juliet),arr. Bissill

Hornscape for Horn in E - (Brass Wind)

10 Ian Raisbeck

Take Me to the Funk SOLO

Tenorissimo Technico (Kirklees Music)

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17, 19 & 21
RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

D - /C + , E majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thA, B - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALE

D majorsee p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

G major
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on A and B WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on A and B ARPEGGIOS

D - /C + , E majors and minors

a 12thA, B - majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIO

D majorsee p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of F+ and A

a 12thin the keys of D and E -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on A and B -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 16677E - Horn from 2023

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GRADE 8
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Arban

Allegro (No. 9 from 14 Studies for Cornet) SOLO

Arban: 14 Studies for Cornet (Boosey & Hawkes) or
Arban: Cornet Method (Boosey & Hawkes)

2 Bellini

Concerto for Horn in E -, arr. Newsome complete Bellini: Concerto for Horn in E - (Studio Music)

3 D. Bourgeois

Allegro giocoso (3rd movt from Sonata for Tenor D. Bourgeois: Sonata for Tenor Horn, Op. 304 (BrassWind)
Horn, Op. 304) upper line in ossia

4 D. Bourgeois

Allegro vivace (No. 6 from Fantasy Pieces for
Trumpet) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Trumpet (Brass Wind)

5 Etienne

Moderato deciso (1st movt from Sonatina for
Tenor Horn)

Etienne Crausaz: Sonatina for Tenor Horn (Editions BIM)

6 Alan Fernie

Caprice for E - Horn with cadenza

Alan Fernie: Caprice for E - Horn (Obrasso-Verlag)

7 J. Hartmann

The Return, arr. Stephens with printed cadenzas

J. Hartmann: The Return (Wiederkehr) for E - Horn
(Obrasso-Verlag)

8 Philip Sparke

Threes, Fives and Sevens (No. 26 from Super
Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor
Horn) SOLO

Philip Sparke: Super Studies for Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel
Horn or Tenor Horn (Anglo Music)

9 Philip Wilby

Burlesque (2nd movt from Fantasie
Concertante) final note 8va

Philip Wilby: Fantasie Concertante (Winwood Music),
E -/F edition

10 Philip Wilby

Concert Gallop

Philip Wilby: Concert Gallop (Winwood Music), E -/B edition

Nocturne in E -, Op. 9 No. 2, arr. Bates ignoring

The Jonathan Bates Tenor Horn Solo Album, Vol. 1(Kirklees Music)

CrausazB

1

Chopin8va in bb. 27 & 28
2 Etienne

Largo e misterioso (2nd movt from Sonatina for
Tenor Horn) with printed cadenza

Etienne Crausaz: Sonatina for Tenor Horn (Editions BIM)

3 John FrithA Fantasy with printed cadenzaJohn Frith: A Fantasy for Tenor Horn (Warwick Music)

4 John FrithAndante espressivo

John Frith: Andante espressivo for Tenor Horn (Warwick
Music)

5 Philip Harper

Elegy and Episodes ending at b. 56

Philip Harper: Elegy and Episodes (Wright & Round)

6 Massenet

Meditation (from Thaïs), arr. Hayes

Massenet: Meditation from Thaïs for Tenor Horn (Larch
Music)

7 Mendelssohn

Andante (2nd movt from Violin Concerto),
arr. Hopkinson

Mendelssohn: Andante from the Violin Concerto(Kirklees Music)

8 LucyForgotten Oath (2nd movt from Concerto for
Tenor Horn) play high Ds 8vb in bb. 313–316;

Lucy Pankhurst: Concerto for Tenor Horn (Prima Vista
Musikk), E - brass edition

Crausaz

Pankhurst

8vb optional in bb. 305–306 and 345–347
9 LucyPankhurst

C

1

David Beal

Lucy Pankhurst: Nightlights for Tenor Horn (Prima Vista
Musikk)Andante e sostenuto (1st movt from Triptych for David Beal: Triptych for Horn (Larch Music)Horn) with printed cadenzas

2 Robert

Fantasy for Tenor Horn horn tacet in bb. 88–94

Robert Collinson: Fantasy for Tenor Horn (Kirklees
Music)

3 Hindemith

Lebhaft (2nd movt from Sonata for Alto Horn in
E - (1943))

Hindemith: Sonata for Alto Horn in E - (1943) (Schott)

Collinson

78

Nightlights

4 Jock McKenzie Krivo Horo (from Rhythms of Life) SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Rhythms of Life (Con Moto), & brass
edition5 Jock McKenzie Rock (from Rhythms of Life) SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Rhythms of Life (Con Moto), & brass
edition

6 V. Monti

It’s a Classic (Brass Wind)

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7 G. Richards

COMPOSER

Higgyjig

G. Richards: Higgy Jig (Studio Music)

8 Satie

Jack in the Box, arr. Green

Classic SH (Brass Wind)

9 F. Strauss

Introduction, Theme and Variations
omitting bb. 1–33 and 106–152

F. Strauss: Introduction, Theme and Variations (ObrassoVerlag), E -/F edition

Rhapsody for Tenor Horn

B. Wiggins: Rhapsody for Tenor Horn (Kirklees Music)

10 B. Wiggins

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17, 19 & 21
RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

F major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

a 12thF+ , B, C majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALES

A - major
G harmonic minor

see p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALES IN THIRDS

A, B - majors
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on F+ , B and C
WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on B and C
ARPEGGIOS

F major and minor

a 12thF+ , B, C majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIOS

A - major
G minorsee p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the key of B -a 12thin the keys of B, E and F

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on F+ , B and C

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 167

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Practical
GradesGRADE 1
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Lizzie Davis

Andover Amble (No. 1 from The Brass Player’s
Guide to Britain) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: The Brass Player’s Guide to Britain (Lizzie
Davis), ) or & editions

2 Jock McKenzie Slavonic Dance (from Parpetudes for Beginner
Brass) upper part DUET

Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), ) or & trombone editions

3 Mozart

Theme from a Musical Joke, arr. Lawrance SOLO Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

4 Trad.

The Cuckoo, arr. Lawrance candidate to start inround DUET/SOLO

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions
Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 Sancho

Les Matadors (from Minuets, Cotillons andCountry Dances), arr. Frith upper part in duet

6 Philip Sparke

Morning Minuet (No. 1 from Skilful Studies for
Trombone) SOLO

7 Susato

La Morisque, arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

8 Anon.

Going Up Camborne Hill, arr. Tanner

Cornish Pastiche (Spartan Press), ) trombone/tuba or
B - & brass editions

9 Philip Sparke

Marching Home (No. 7 from Skilful Studies for
Trombone) SOLO

Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trombone (Anglo
Music), )/& edition

10 Adrian Taylor

A Short March for Short Arms (No. 1 from
Simple Studies on Trombone Technique) SOLO

Adrian Taylor: Simple Studies on Trombone Technique(Warwick Music), ) or & editions

Alice (Theme from Open All Hours),
arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass editions

2 L. Bernstein

One Hand, One Heart (from West Side Story),arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

3 Tom Davoren

Romanza

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Tom Davoren

Waltz for E.

5 W. H. Monk

Eventide, arr. Douglas upper part in duet

DUET/PIANO

B

1

Ascher

DUET/PIANO

6 H. Parker
7 Trad. ChinesePhilip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trombone (Anglo
Music), )/& edition

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), ) or B - &editions

DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), ) or B - &editions

Xiao Baicai, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

Deep Harmony, arr. Douglas upper part in duet

DUET/PIANO

C

8 J. S. BachChorale (from St. Matthew Passion) (arr.)

Boosey Brass Method, Repertoire Book B (Boosey &Hawkes), ) trombone or & B - Brass Band Instruments
editions

9 Peter Graham

Paris (No. 2 from Cityscapes)

Peter Graham: Cityscapes for B - Instrument (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

10 Humperdinck

Evening Prayer (from Hänsel und Gretel),arr. Lawrance with repeats

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

Lizzie Davis

Beefy Bongo (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), ) or & brass
editions

1

2 Jock McKenzie Bratwursts (from Parpetudes for Beginner Brass)
upper part DUET
3 PeterOne, Two, Three! SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 David A.

Strollin’

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 MarkA Small Step (No. 1 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music), )or & trombone editions

MeechanStowellNightingale

80

Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), ) or & trombone editions

SOLO

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COMPOSER
6 Rendall &ThomasTrombone from 2023 Grade 1

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Birdie Song, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

7 C. M. Smith & The Barnyard Rag, arr. Pankhurst upper part in
B. Johnson
duet DUET/PIANO

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 African-

All Night, All Day, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

9 Pam

Wrap It Up (from Really Easy Jazzin’ About for
Trombone)

Pam Wedgwood: Really Easy Jazzin’ About for Trombone(Faber), )/& edition

10 Zimmer &I’ve Got My Eye On You (from Pirates of the
Caribbean), arr. Lawrance

AmericanSpiritual
WedgwoodMorrisWinner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17
Bass clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION

1 oct.

tongued

1 oct.

tonguedRANGE

ARTICULATION

1 oct.

tongued

1 oct.

tonguedSCALESB - major
G minor (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

B - major
G minorTreble clef
SCALES

C majorA minor (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

C majorA minorSIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 161

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GRADE 2
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

HowardGoodall

Blackadder Theme, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

2 Jock McKenzie Rigaudon (from Parpetudes for Beginner Brass)
SOLO

3 R. & R.

It’s a Small World, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass editions

4 Tchaikovsky

Overture (from The Nutcracker), arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass editions

Sherman

5 E. Smyth &The March of the Women, arr. Frith
C. M. Hamilton upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

6 Philip Sparke

The Big Apple (No. 11 from Skilful Studies for
Trombone) SOLO

7 Trad. Welsh

Men of Harlech, arr. Lawrance or arr. Sparke
upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions or
No. 58 from Starter Duets for Trombones or Euphoniums(Anglo Music), ) or & editions

9 Bartók

Play (from For Children, Vol. 1), arr. Harris &MillerTime Pieces for Trombone, Vol. 1 (ABRSM), )/& edition

10 Osborne &Eastenders, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions1

Alden

No. 13 from Tons of Tunes from the Classics for Bassoon/
Trombone/Euphonium (Curnow Music), )/& edition

On a Southern Balcony (No. 4 from Southland
Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition
Sketches), arr. Frith upper part in duet DUET/PIANO
Crimond, arr. Douglas upper part in duet
DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), ) or B - &editions

3 Andrew Lloyd

Love Changes Everything (from Aspects of Love), Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brassarr. Lawrance
editions

4 Mozart

Aria (from The Marriage of Figaro), arr. Lawrance Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

5 John Rutter

A Clare Benediction, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass editions

6 Philip Sparke

My Lady’s Pavan

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

7 David A.

A Walk in the Rain

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 Anon.

The Pool of Pilate, arr. Tanner

Cornish Pastiche (Spartan Press), ) trombone/tuba or
B - & brass editions

9 Mercury

We Are the Champions, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

10 Purcell

Fairest Isle (from King Arthur), arr. Harris &MillerTime Pieces for Trombone, Vol. 1 (ABRSM), )/& edition

Wade in the Water, arr. Pankhurst

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

WebberStowell1

AfricanAmerican
Spiritual

upper part in duet DUET/PIANOBlakeson: Smooth Groove for Trombone (Brass Wind), )or & editions

2 Blakeson

Chickpea (No. 11 from Smooth Groove) SOLO

3 Lizzie Davis

Itchy Scratchy (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), ) or & brass
editions

4 Dave Gale

Swinging Janos (from JazzFX) upper part in duet

Dave Gale: JazzFX for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

DUET/SOLO

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Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trombone (Anglo
Music), )/& edition

Minuet, arr. Adam & Hannickel

2 Irvine

C

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 J. S. Bach

Simon May

B

Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), ) or & trombone editions

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5 Gilkyson

Trombone from 2023 Grade 2

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

The Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book),arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

6 Jock McKenzie Latin a Go Go (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor

Book for Young Brass Players, Book 1)
upper part DUET

7 MarkNightingale

The Nuthatch (No. 6 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)
SOLO

The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players,
Book 1 (Con Moto), ) euphonium/trombone or & editions
Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music), )or & trombone editions

8 African-

Go Down Moses, arr. Harris & Miller

Time Pieces for Trombone, Vol. 1 (ABRSM), )/& edition

9 David A.

High Street SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

10 PamEasy Tiger (from Really Easy Jazzin’ About for
Trombone)

Pam Wedgwood: Really Easy Jazzin’ About for Trombone(Faber), )/& edition

AmericanSpiritual
Stowell

Wedgwood

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17
Bass clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION

1 oct.

tongued

1 oct.

tonguedRANGE

ARTICULATION

1 oct.

tongued

1 oct.

tonguedSCALES

A -, C majors
G, C minors (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

A -, C majors
G, C minors
Treble clef
SCALES

B -, D majors
A, D minors (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

B -, D majors
A, D minors

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 162

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GRADE 3
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Aldridge

On Parade, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

DUET/PIANO

Rondo Olympia

3 Peter

Summer Sound SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Patrick Doyle

Hogwart’s March (from Harry Potter and theGoblet of Fire), arr. Lawrance

P. 19 from Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

5 Dave Gale

Mellowdrama (from JazzFX) upper part in duet

Dave Gale: JazzFX for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

Meechan

DUET/SOLO

6 Jock McKenzie Russian Ballet (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor

Book for Young Brass Players, Book 2)

The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players,
Book 2 (Con Moto), ) euphonium/trombone or &editions

7 Philip SparkeRondino (No. 22 from Skilful Studies for
Trombone) SOLO

Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trombone (Anglo
Music), )/& edition

8 HaydnRondino, arr. Mowat

9 Christopher

The Parson’s Nose

Slide Show for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or & editions

10 MouretRondeau, arr. Adam & Hannickel

No. 27 from Tons of Tunes from the Classics for Bassoon/
Trombone/Euphonium (Curnow Music), )/& edition

I have a dream, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass editions

2 Shostakovich

Waltz (from Jazz Suite No. 2), arr. Lawrance

P. 18 from Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

3 S. Coleridge-

Oh, the Summer, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

Mowat

B

1

Andersson &Ulvaeus

Taylor

4 F. Price

The Deserted Garden, arr. Pankhurst

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 FauréPavane, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

6 LucySicilienne

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

7 HolstJupiter (from The Planets), arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

8 Andrew Lloyd

Close Every Door to Me, arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

9 Tchaikovsky

Reverie, arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

10 MacDowellTo a Wild Rose (from Woodland Sketches),arr. Harris & Miller

Time Pieces for Trombone, Vol. 1 (ABRSM), )/& edition

AlfordColonel Bogey, arr. Douglas upper part in duet;with repeat DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), ) or B - &editions

A Canadian Boat Song, arr. Pankhurst

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

Pankhurst

Webber

1

2 Maurice

Arnoldupper part in duet DUET/PIANODUET/SOLO

Dave Gale: JazzFX for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

4 Gershwin

They all laughed, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass editions

5 Joplin

Easy Winners, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

3 Dave Gale

84

Slide Show for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or & editions

DUET/PIANO

upper part in duet DUET/PIANOC

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 Tom Davoren

Heads Up (from JazzFX) upper part in duet

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6 Monty

NormanTrombone from 2023 Grade 3

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)James Bond Theme, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

7 Jock McKenzie Fiesta for Fun (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor
Book for Young Brass Players, Book 2) upper part
DUET

8 Peter Graham

New York (No. 5 from Cityscapes) grace note
optional

The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players,
Book 2 (Con Moto), ) euphonium/trombone or &editions
Peter Graham: Cityscapes for B - Instrument (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

9 MarkThe Software Stroll (No. 3 from Jazz@Etudes for Mark Nightingale: Jazz@Etudes for Trombone (Warwick
Trombone) SOLOMusic), ) or & editions

10 Adrian Taylor

The Boxing Match (No. 18 from Simple Studies on Adrian Taylor: Simple Studies on Trombone Technique
Trombone Technique) SOLO
(Warwick Music), ) or & editions

Nightingale

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17
Bass clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION

1 oct.

tongued

1 oct.

tongued

1 oct.

tonguedRANGE

ARTICULATION

1 oct.

tongued

1 oct.

tongued

1 oct.

tonguedSCALES

D -, D majors
B -, D minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)
CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on C
ARPEGGIOS

D -, D majors
B -, D minors
Treble clef
SCALES

E -, E majors
C, E minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)
CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on D
ARPEGGIOS

E -, E majors
C, E minors

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 162

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GRADE 4
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)John Frith

Jiggedy Jig

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 LucyFolk Song

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 R. Goodwin

633 Squadron, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

4 Andrea Price

Rapscallion

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 E. BernsteinGreat Escape March, arr. Lawrance

6 D. Bourgeois

Moderato (No. 5 from Bone of Contention) SOLO D. Bourgeois: Bone of Contention (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

7 M.-A.

Prelude to Te Deum, arr. Mowat lower line in ossia Savoir Faire for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), )or & editions

8 Eric Crees &Gavotte (No. 6.6 from How Trombonists Do It)

Pankhurst

Charpentier

SOLO

Eric Crees & Peter Gane: How Trombonists Do It (Brass
Wind), ) edition

9 Philip Sparke

Ursa Major (No. 37 from Skilful Studies for
Trombone) SOLO

Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Trombone (Anglo
Music), )/& edition

10 Warlock

Basse Dance (from Capriol Suite), arr. Mowat

Slide Show for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or & editions

Sunday at the Boulevard

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 Peter Graham

Doyle’s Lament (from Call of the Cossacks)Peter Graham: Gramercy Lyric Album B - (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

3 Grieg

Solveig’s Song (from Peer Gynt), arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

4 David A.

Open Plains

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 Anon.

Sweet Nightingale, arr. Tanner

Cornish Pastiche (Spartan Press), ) trombone/tuba or
B - & brass editions

6 MolloyLove’s Old Sweet Song, arr. Wills

The Victorian Trombone (Faber), )/& edition

7 Mozart

Adagio, arr. SparkeNo. 15 from Skilful Solos for Trombone (Anglo Music),)/& edition

8 Philip Sparke

Thinking of You

No. 17 from Skilful Solos for Trombone (Anglo Music),)/& edition

9 Sondheim

Send in the Clowns, arr. Iveson

A Little Light Music for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

10 Trad.

Amazing Grace, arr. Lusher

No. 3 from Don Lusher’s Trombone Album (Boosey &Hawkes), ) edition

Solar Shorts (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), ) or & brass
editions

2 Alberto

Frenesì, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

3 Shanti Paul

Cumbianita para ti

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Joplin

The Entertainer, arr. Lawrance SOLO

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

5 MarkL’il Basie (No. 13 from Easy Jazzy Styles)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy Styles (Warwick Music), )trombone or & B - brass editions

6 Gershwin

Summertime, arr. Iveson

Peter Gane

B

1

Chris
Augustine

StowellC

1

Lizzie Davis

Dominguez
JayasinhaNightingale

86

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

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COMPOSER

Trombone from 2023 Grade 4

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

7 Jock McKenzie Tarantella (from Music Makes the World Go

Around) SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Music Makes the World Go Around (Con
Moto), ) or & editions

8 S. K. Russell & Brazil, arr. Ramskill

Latino for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

9 Rob Wiffin

Rob Wiffin: 20 Trombone Teasers (Studio Music), )/&editionBorroso

Stroll (No. 2 from 20 Trombone Teasers) SOLO

10 John Williams Hedwig’s Theme (from Harry Potter and the

Sorcerer’s/Philosopher’s Stone), arr. Galliford,
Neuburg & Edmondson

Ultimate Movie Instrumental Solos for Trombone(Alfred), ) edition

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19
Bass clef

RANGE

ARTICULATIONSCALESF, D - majors

1 oct.

A - major

a 12thE - major◆

E - minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)1 oct.

E minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)1 oct.*G minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thtonguedCHROMATIC SCALE

starting on D

1 oct.

tongued

ARPEGGIOS

F, D - majors

1 oct.

A - major

a 12thE - major◆

E - minor

1 oct.

E minor1 oct.*G minora 12thtonguedDOMINANT SEVENTH (resolving on tonic)

in the key of B -1 oct.

tonguedRANGE

ARTICULATION◆ one octave and down to the dominant* starting an octave above lowest tonic
Treble clef
SCALESG, E - majors

1 oct.

B - major

a 12thF major◆F minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)1 oct.

F+ minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)1 oct.*A minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thtonguedPiano accompaniment printable separately, see www.abrsm.org/syllabusclarifications

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RANGE

ARTICULATION

1 oct.

tonguedCHROMATIC SCALE

starting on E
ARPEGGIOS

G, E - majors

1 oct.

B - major

a 12thF major◆F minor1 oct.

F+ minor

1 oct.*A minora 12thtonguedDOMINANT SEVENTH (resolving on tonic)

in the key of C

1 oct.

tongued◆ one octave and down to the dominant* starting an octave above lowest tonic

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 163

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GRADE 5
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Callum Au

Lethe

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 BizetChanson bohème, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

3 David A.

Jam Bouree

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Peter

Final Thought

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 attrib.

March, arr. Mowat

Bach for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or & editions

6 J. S. Bach

Quia fecit mihi magna (from Magnificat,
BWV 243), arr. Yeo without trill

Trombone Essentials (G. Schirmer), ) edition

7 S. de Haan

March (No. 3 from Four Easy Pieces)

S. de Haan: Four Easy Pieces (Warwick Music), ) edition

8 HandelThe Conquering Hero (from Judas Maccabaeus), Get a Handel on It for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or &arr. Mowat
editions

9 PurcellRondo (from Abdelazar), arr. Mowat with repeats Slide Show for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or & editions

10 Sullivan

Rataplan! (from Cox and Box), arr. Wills

Stowell

MeechanC. P. E. Bach

B

1

Peter Graham Lady Stewart’s Air

Peter Graham: Gramercy Favourites B - (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

2 Shanti Paul

By the River

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 LucyGone, Not Forgotten

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 John Frith

Canzona

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 Beethoven

Romanze, arr. Klaschka

It’s T(rombone) Time (Doblinger), ) edition

6 Dave Gale

Waltz for Woody (from JazzFX) SOLO

Dave Gale: JazzFX for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

7 Charles

Gently flowing (2nd movt from Sonatina No. 2
for Trombone)Charles Ingram: Sonatina No. 2 for Trombone (Cimarron
Music Press), ) edition

8 Mozart

Agnus Dei (from Litaniae Lauretanae, K.109),
arr. Harris & Miller

Time Pieces for Trombone, Vol. 2 (ABRSM), )/& edition

9 MarkNightingale

Junk Email Blues (No. 18 from Jazz@Etudes for
Trombone) SOLOMark Nightingale: Jazz@Etudes for Trombone (Warwick
Music), ) or & editions

10 Rob Wiffin

Simple Song (No. 5 from 20 Trombone Teasers)

Jayasinha

Pankhurst

IngramSOLO

CThe Victorian Trombone (Faber), )/& edition

1

Mark
Nightingale

2 Shri Sriram

The Turkey (No. 22 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)
SOLO

Koli

Rob Wiffin: 20 Trombone Teasers (Studio Music), )/&editionMark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music), )or & trombone editions
Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 John Williams Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark),

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions orUltimate Movie Instrumental Solos for Trombone(Alfred), ) edition

4 John Williams The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)

Ultimate Movie Instrumental Solos for Trombone(Alfred), ) edition

5 African-

No. 9 from Star Search, Book 1 (Salvationist Publishing),& editionarr. Lawrance or arr. Galliford, Neuburg &Edmondson(from Star Wars), arr. Galliford, Neuburg &Edmondson

AmericanSpiritual

I’ve got peace like a river, arr. Trigg

6 Bernie, Pinkard Sweet Georgia Brown, arr. Iveson& K. Casey

Stranger on the A Train for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass
Wind), ) or & editions

Piano accompaniment published separately
Piano accompaniment printable separately, see www.abrsm.org/syllabusclarifications

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7 Tom Davoren

Lindy Hop!

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 Gershwin

Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off, arr. Mowat

9 Grieg

In the Hall of the Mountain King (from Peer
Gynt), arr. Lawrance

Slide Show for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or & editions
Winning Matrix for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

I Feel Good for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) trombone or &trombone/euphonium editions

10 Stevie Wonder Sir Duke, arr. Ramskill

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19
Bass clef

RANGE

ARTICULATIONSCALES

A, C majors

a 12thF, G majors

2 oct.

A, C minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thE - minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)◆G minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)2 oct.

tonguedCHROMATIC SCALE

starting on F

2 oct.

tongued

2 oct.

tongued

WHOLE-TONE SCALE

starting on F
ARPEGGIOS

A, C majors

a 12thF, G majors

2 oct.

A, C minors

a 12thE - minor◆

G minor2 oct.

tonguedDOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of B - and C

2 oct.

tongued

2 oct.

tonguedRANGE

ARTICULATIONDIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on F

◆ one octave and down to the dominantTreble clef
SCALES

B, D majors

a 12thG, A majors

2 oct.

B, D minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thF minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)◆A minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)2 oct.

tonguedCHROMATIC SCALE

starting on G

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RANGE

ARTICULATION

2 oct.

tongued

WHOLE-TONE SCALE

starting on G
ARPEGGIOS

B, D majors

a 12thG, A majors

2 oct.

B, D minors

a 12thF minor◆A minor2 oct.

tonguedDOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of C and D

2 oct.

tongued

2 oct.

tonguedDIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on G

◆ one octave and down to the dominant
SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 16491

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GRADE 6
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
Candidates may play one of their three pieces on a bass trombone. See page 13 for further information.
A

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Bizet

Chanson du Toreador, arr. Mowat

Savoir Faire for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), )or & editions

2 Bordogni

Allegro (No. 5 from Melodious Etudes for
Trombone, Book 1), trans. Rochut SOLO

Bordogni: Melodious Etudes for Trombone, Book 1 (CarlFischer), ) edition

3 D. Bourgeois

Allegretto (No. 24 from Splinters of Bone,Op. 130) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Splinters of Bone (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

4 D. Bourgeois

Allegro molto (No. 3 from Hear Today and Bone
Tomorrow) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Hear Today and Bone Tomorrow (Brass
Wind), ) or & editions

5 Dvořák

Humoresque, arr. Lusher

No. 5 from Don Lusher’s Trombone Album (Boosey &Hawkes), ) edition

6 Gossec

Tambourin, arr. Raph

Repertoire Classics for Trombone (Carl Fischer), )edition

7 HandelThe Harmonious Blacksmith, arr. Mowat

Get a Handel on It for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

1

8 Jock McKenzie Halling (from Music Makes the World Go Around) Jock McKenzie: Music Makes the World Go Around (ConSOLO

B

Fantango

Jazzed Up Too for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

10 Adrian Taylor

Articulation (Advanced) (No. 8, P. 28 from
Melodic Studies on Trombone Technique) SOLO

Adrian Taylor: Melodic Studies on Trombone Technique(Warwick Music), ) or & editions

J. S. Bach

Arioso (from Concerto in F minor), arr. Smith

No. 7 from Solos for the Trombone Player (G. Schirmer),) edition

Sarabande (from French Suite No. 1), arr. Mowat

Bach for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or & editions

1

2 J. S. Bachwith repeats

Misty, arr. Iveson

4 HandelOmbra mai fu (from Serse), arr. Mowat

Get a Handel on It for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

5 Liz Johnson

February DreamLiz Johnson: February Dream (Composers Edition), )edition

6 H. Mancini

Moon River, arr. Iveson

Let’s Face the Music for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass
Wind), ) or & editions

7 Christopher

Bone Idyll

Slide Show for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or & editions

8 Rimsky-

Andante cantabile (2nd movt from Trombone
Concerto) with cadenza

Rimsky-Korsakov: Concerto for Trombone (Brass Wind),)/& edition or
No. 11 from Solos for the Trombone Player, arr. Smith(G. Schirmer), ) edition

9 Stephen

Sarabande

Stephen Roberts: Sarabande (Tanglewind Music), )/&edition

10 Vivaldi

Largo (from Cello Concerto in E - ), arr. Wills

The Baroque Trombone (Faber), ) edition

KorsakovRoberts

1

C. Coleman & Big Spender, arr. Mowat
Fields2 J. A.

Greenwood

92

Paper Moon for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), )or & editions

3 Garner

Mowat

CMoto), ) or & editions

9 Jim Parker

The Acrobat

SmartBone (Brass Wind), ) or & editions
J. A. Greenwood: The Acrobat (Wright & Round), )/&editionPiano accompaniment printable separately, see www.abrsm.org/syllabusclarifications

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COMPOSER

Trombone from 2023 Grade 6

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

3 Charles

IngramLast Call (3rd movt from Sonatina No. 1 for
Trombone)

Charles Ingram: Sonatina No. 1 for Trombone (Cimarron
Music Press), ) edition

4 McHugh &On the Sunny Side of the Street, arr. Iveson

The Sunny Side of the Street for Trombone (Brass Wind),) or & editions

5 MarkHard Drive (No. 16 from Jazz@Etudes for
Trombone) SOLOMark Nightingale: Jazz@Etudes for Trombone (Warwick
Music), ) or & editions

6 MarkBroadband Bossa (No. 19 from Jazz@Etudes for
Trombone) SOLOMark Nightingale: Jazz@Etudes for Trombone (Warwick
Music), ) or & editions

7 Peter Thorne

Fast and Rhythmic (1st movt from Shades ofIndigo)Peter Thorne: Shades of Indigo (Warwick Music), )edition8 Philip Sparke

Chicago Blues (No. 5 from Super Solos for
Trombone)

Philip Sparke: Super Solos for Trombone (Anglo Music),)/& edition

9 Allen Vizzutti

Cancan SOLO

No. 2 from Melodic Studies for Trombone (De Haske),) edition

FieldsNightingale
Nightingale

10 Washington & I’m Getting Sentimental Over You, arr. Ledbury

Bassman

Big Chillers for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), )or & editions

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19
Bass clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESC, D - /C + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thF, F+ majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

SCALE IN THIRDS

A - major

1 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on F and F+WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on F and F+
ARPEGGIOS

C, D - /C + majors and minors

a 12thF, F+ majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of F and F+

a 12thin the key of B

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on F+

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

D, E - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thG, A - /G + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

SCALE IN THIRDS

B - major

1 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on G and A WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on G and A ARPEGGIOSD, E - majors and minors

a 12thG, A - /G + majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of G and A -a 12thin the key of D -2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on G +2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 165

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GRADE 7
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
Candidates may play one of their three pieces on a bass trombone. See page 13 for further information.
A

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

J. S. BachPrelude in A - (from 48 Preludes and Fugues,
Book 1), arr. Mowat

Bach for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or & editions

2 Copland

Hoe-Down, arr. McMillen

Across the Pond 02 for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

3 CorelliSarabanda and Gigue (3rd and 4th movts from
Sonata in G minor), arr. Mortimer

Corelli: Sonata in G minor (Editions Marc Reift), )/&edition1

4 Dorothy Gates This is the Day

No. 14 from Star Search, Book 1 (Salvationist Publishing),& edition

5 HandelSound an Alarm (from Judas Maccabaeus),arr. Mowat

Get a Handel on It for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

6 Charles

Stepping Out (1st movt from Sonatina No. 1 for
Trombone)

Charles Ingram: Sonatina No. 1 for Trombone (Cimarron
Music Press), ) edition

7 L. Mozart

Allegro (1st movt from Serenade for Trombone),arr. ClackL. Mozart: Serenade for Trombone (Winwood Music),
é/& edition

8 Stephen

Toreadors

Stephen Roberts: Toreadors for Trombone/Euphonium/
Baritone (Composers Edition), )/& edition

9 Rossini

Tarantella, arr. Raph

Repertoire Classics for Trombone (Carl Fischer), )edition

10 Trad. Welsh

Variations on The Ash Grove, arr. Iveson

Just Brass: Trombone Solos, Vol. 1 (Chester), )/& edition

Recitative and Prayer, arr. Smith

No. 9 from Solos for the Trombone Player (G. Schirmer),) edition

2 Bordogni

Andantino con moto (No. 9 from MelodiousEtudes for Trombone, Book 1), trans. Rochut

Bordogni: Melodious Etudes for Trombone, Book 1 (CarlFischer), ) edition

3 Bruckner

Ave Maria, arr. Mortimer

4 Carolina

Trombonsillo

5 Castérède

Andante sostenuto (2nd movt from Sonatine for Castérède: Sonatine for Trombone (Leduc), ) edition
Trombone)

6 Debussy

Clair de Lune, arr. Bennett

7 GluckChe farò (from Orfeo ed Euridice), arr. Wills

The Baroque Trombone (Faber), ) edition

8 Harbach &Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, arr. Iveson

Let’s Face the Music for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass
Wind), ) or & editions

9 Clive Jenkins

In Roseland with printed cadenza

Clive Jenkins: In Roseland (Goodmusic), ) edition

10 Ravel

Pavane pour une infante défunte, arr. Mowat

Savoir Faire for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), )or & editions

IngramRobertsB

grace notes optional

1

Berlioz

SOLO

Calvache

Kern

C

1

Martin Ellerby Variété (4th movt from Trombone Sonata)
flutter tonguing optional; last note may be played 8va

Bruckner: Ave Maria (Editions Marc Reift), )/& edition
Carolina Calvache: Trombonsillo (Calvachmusic), é/&edition

Chris Jeans Melodies for Trombone (Kirklees Music),)/& edition

Martin Ellerby: Sonata (in five movements) for Trombone(MEM), )/& edition

2 Peter Kneale

Bluejohn with cut at F2Peter Kneale: Bluejohn (Peter Kneale Music), )/& edition

3 Bertrand

Wild Dances SOLO

No. 18 from Melodic Studies for Trombone (De Haske),) edition

4 R. Newsome

Tenor Trombone Rag

R. Newsome: Tenor Trombone Rag (Studio Music), )/&editionMoren

Piano accompaniment printable separately, see www.abrsm.org/syllabusclarifications

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PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

5 MarkScart Stomp (No. 23 from Jazz@Etudes for
Trombone) SOLOMark Nightingale: Jazz@Etudes for Trombone (Warwick
Music), ) or & editions

6 MarkBurn, Burn, Burn (No. 25 from Jazz@Etudes for
Trombone) SOLOMark Nightingale: Jazz@Etudes for Trombone (Warwick
Music), ) or & editions

7 Jim Parker

Dances with Bears flutter tonguing optional

Jazzed Up Too for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

8 Peter Thorne

Quick Swing (3rd movt from Shades of Indigo)Peter Thorne: Shades of Indigo (Warwick Music), )edition9 Rob Wiffin

A Simmer Tree (No. 10 from 20 Trombone
Teasers) SOLO

Rob Wiffin: 20 Trombone Teasers (Studio Music), )/&edition

10 Philip Wilby

Cool Shades

The Brett Baker Trombone Collection, Vol. 1 (Kirklees
Music), & edition

Nightingale
Nightingale

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17, 19, 21 & 23
Bass clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

B, D majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thG, A - /G + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALE

C majorsee p. 23

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

SCALE IN THIRDS

F major
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on G and A WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on G and A ARPEGGIOSB, D majors and minors

a 12thG, A - /G + majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIO

C majorsee p. 23

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of E and G

a 12thin the keys of C and D -2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on G and G +2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES96

D - /C + , E majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thA, B - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

Practical GradesTreble clef

Trombone from 2023 Grade 7

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

see p. 21

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALE

D majorSCALE IN THIRDS

G major
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on A and B WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on A and B ARPEGGIOS

D - /C + , E majors and minors

a 12thA, B - majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIO

D majorsee p. 21

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of F+ and A

a 12thin the keys of D and E -2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on A and B -2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 166

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GRADE 8
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
Candidates may play one of their three pieces on a bass trombone. See page 13 for further information.
A

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGER

Bordogni

Allegro moderato (No. 55 from Melodious Etudes Bordogni: Melodious Etudes for Trombone, Book 1 (Carlfor Trombone, Book 1), trans. Rochut SOLO
Fischer), ) edition

2 D. Bourgeois

Moderato con moto (No. 8 from Hear Today and D. Bourgeois: Hear Today and Bone Tomorrow (Brass
Bone Tomorrow) SOLOWind), ) or & editions

3 Gareth

Klavji with printed cadenza

1

ChurcherDorothy Gates: Servant of Peace: Concerto for Trombone(Atiqa Music), é edition

5 Guilmant

Morceau symphonique (Concert Piece),
Op. 88 starting at Allegro moderato, b. 39

Guilmant: Morceau symphonique, Op. 88 (Editions Marc
Reift or Brass Wind), )/& edition or
No. 15 from Solos for the Trombone Player, arr. Smith(G. Schirmer), ) edition

6 HandelAdagio and Allegro (from Flute Sonata,
HWV 363b), arr. Mowat

Get a Handel on It for Trombone (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

7 Larsson

Preludium (Allegro pomposo) (1st movt from
Concertino for Trombone, Op. 45 No. 7)

Larsson: Concertino for Trombone, Op. 45 No. 7(Gehrmans), ) edition

8 B. MarcelloSonata No. 5 (in B - ), arr. Mortimer complete

B. Marcello: Sonata No. 5 in B - (Editions Marc Reift), )/&edition

9 E. Reiche

Rondo (3rd movt from Trombone Concerto No. 2
in A) with repeats

E. Reiche: Concerto No. 2 in A (IMC), ) edition or
No. 12 from Solos for the Trombone Player, arr. Smith(G. Schirmer), ) edition

10 Philip Sparke

Threes, Fives and Sevens (No. 26 from Super
Studies for Trombone) SOLO

Philip Sparke: Super Studies for Trombone (Anglo
Music), )/& edition

Darrol Barry

Lento (2nd movt from Trombone Concerto)

Darrol Barry: Trombone Concerto (Studio Music), )/&edition1

2 Brian Chapple Allegro giocoso (1st movt from A Bit of a Blow

Brian Chapple: A Bit of a Blow for Trombone (Bosworth),)/& edition

3 Ferdinand

Ferdinand David: Concertino, Op. 4 for Trombone(Editions Marc Reift or Brass Wind), )/& edition or
Ferdinand David: Concertino, Op. 4 for Trombone (IMC),) edition

for Trombone)David

Marcia funebre (Andante) (2nd movt from
Trombone Concertino, Op. 4)

4 Martin Ellerby Chaconne (2nd movt from Trombone Concerto)

Martin Ellerby: Trombone Concerto (Studio Music), &edition5 L. Grøndahl

Quasi una Leggenda (2nd movt from Trombone
Concerto)

L. Grøndahl: Trombone Concerto (Edition-S), ) edition

6 HolstConcertante, arr. Roberts

Holst: Concertante for Trombone (Warwick Music), é orstarting at Allegro gioioso ma maestoso& editions

7 Jean-François

Prélude and Romance (1st and 2nd movts from
Prélude, Romance & Bacchanale) with cadenza

Jean-François Michel: Prélude, Romance & Bacchanale(Editions BIM), ) edition

8 W. G. Still

Romance, arr. Yeo with trills

W. G. Still: Romance for Trombone (IMC), ) edition

9 VerdiCeleste Aida, arr. Golland

The Norman Law Trombone Collection (Kirklees Music),& edition

10 WeberRomance

Michel98

The Brett Baker Trombone Collection, Vol. 2 (Kirklees
Music), & edition

4 Dorothy Gates The Road (1st movt from Servant of Peace:

Concerto for Trombone)B

PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Weber: Romance for Trombone (Brass Wind), é/&edition orWeber: Romance for Trombone (Editions Marc Reift), )editionPractical GradesC

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Trombone from 2023 Grade 8

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGER

BelckeAllegro con spirito (No. 35 from Posaunen-Etüden Posaunen-Etüden 1 (DVfM), ) edition
1) SOLO

PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

2 Castérède

Allegro vivo (1st movt from Sonatine for
Trombone)

Castérède: Sonatine for Trombone (Leduc), ) edition

3 Tony Cliff

In a relaxed swing style (1st movt from Jazz
Silhouettes)

Tony Cliff: Jazz Silhouettes (Studio Music), ) edition

4 Robert

Impromptu No. 1 8vb optional in b. 36

Robert Collinson: Three Impromptus (Kirklees Music),& edition

5 Frank Gulino

Allegro (3rd movt from Trombone Sonata No. 1:
The Journey) last two bars may be played 8vb

Frank Gulino: Trombone Sonata No. 1: The Journey(Cimarron Music Press), ) edition

6 A. Jørgensen

Romance, Op. 21

A. Jørgensen: Romance, Op. 21 (Hansen), ) edition

7 Rodney

Dick Turpin’s Ride to York

Rodney Newton: Dick Turpin’s Ride to York (Wright &Round), & edition

8 Anthony Plog

Divergent Roads

Anthony Plog: Divergent Roads for Trombone (Editions
BIM), ) edition

9 Jiggs

Steve and Fast Swing (4th and 5th movts from
Suite for Trombone)

Jiggs Whigham: Suite for Trombone (Schott), ) edition

10 Rob Wiffin

Shout! last 3 notes 8vb

Rob Wiffin: Shout! (Studio Music), )/& edition

Collinson

NewtonWhigham

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17, 19, 21 & 23
Bass clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESE - major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

a 12thE, A, B - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALES

F+ major
F harmonic minor

see p. 23

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

SCALES IN THIRDS

F+, A - majors
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on E, A and B WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on A and B ARPEGGIOS

E - major and minor

a 12thE, A, B - majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIOS

F+ major
F minorsee p. 23

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the key of A -a 12thin the keys of A, D and E -2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on E, A and B -2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

F major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

a 12thF+ , B, C majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALES

A - major
G harmonic minor

see p. 21

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

SCALES IN THIRDS

A -, B - majors
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on F+ , B and C
WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on B and C
ARPEGGIOS

F major and minor

a 12thF+ , B, C majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIOS

A - major
G minorsee p. 21

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the key of B -a 12thin the keys of B, E and F

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on F+ , B and C

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 167

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GRADE 6
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
Candidates may play one of their three pieces on a tenor trombone. See page 13 for further information.
A

B

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

D. Bourgeois

Adagio (No. 1 from Fantasy Pieces for Bass
Trombone) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Bass Trombone (BrassWind)

2 Jacob

V.I.P. (No. 1 from Cameos for Bass Trombone)

Jacob: Cameos for Bass Trombone (Emerson)

3 J. B. Loeillet

Cantabile (1st movt from Sonata in A - ),arr. Sturzenegger

J. B. Loeillet: Sonata (in A - ) for Bass Trombone (Editions
Marc Reift)

4 TelemannAndante (1st movt from Sonata in F minor),arr. Mortimer

Telemann: Sonata in F minor for Bass Trombone (Editions
Marc Reift)

5 Warrack

Grade 6 Study SOLO

Studies for Bass Trombone (ABRSM)

6 Weissenborn

Allegretto (No. 2 from 12 Studies for Bass
Trombone), arr. Lake SOLO

Weissenborn: 12 Studies for Bass Trombone (NeuschelMusic)

A. Beach

Arctic Night (No. 1 from Eskimos, Op. 64),
arr. Sauer

A. Beach: Eskimos, Op. 64 for Tuba/Bass Trombone(Cherry Classics Music)

11

2 Bordogni

Allegretto (No. 4 from Melodious Etudes for Bass Bordogni: Melodious Etudes for Bass Trombone (Carl
Trombone), arr. Ostrander SOLO
Fischer)

3 Chaminade

Méditation (No. 5 from Six romances sansparoles, Op. 76), arr. Sauer

Chaminade: Six Romances Without Words, Op. 76 for
Tuba/Bass Trombone (Cherry Classics Music)

4 Robert Eaves

Introduction and Burlesque starting 3 bars before

Robert Eaves: Introduction and Burlesque for Bass
Trombone (G & M Brand)

Fig. 2C

5 Tailleferre

Berceuse, arr. Sauer

Tailleferre: Berceuse et Pastorale for Tuba/Bass
Trombone (Cherry Classics Music)

6 Alec Wilder

4th movt (from Sonata for Bass Trombone)

Alec Wilder: Sonata for Bass Trombone (Margun
Classics)

Way Down Blues

Armitage: Way Down Blues for Bass Trombone (Editions
Marc Reift)1

Armitage

2 Jean-Michel

Danse profane (No. 2 from Deux Danses for Bass Jean-Michel Defaye: Deux Danses for Bass Trombone
Trombone)(Leduc)3 Dukas

Theme from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,arr. GreenPower Bass – Solos for Bass Trombone (Brass Wind)

4 C. Porter

Anything Goes, arr. GreenPower Bass – Solos for Bass Trombone (Brass Wind)

5 Jonathan

Almost Swing!

Jonathan Warburton: Almost Swing! for Bass Trombone(Warwick Music)

6 Woolfenden

Moving On

Woolfenden: Moving On for Bass Trombone (Warwick
Music)

DefayeWarburton

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19
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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

A, B - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thD, E - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

SCALE IN THIRDS

F+ major

1 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on D and E WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on D and E ARPEGGIOSA, B - majors and minors

a 12thD, E - majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of D and E -a 12thin the key of A -2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on E -2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 165

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GRADE 7
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
Candidates may play one of their three pieces on a tenor trombone. See page 13 for further information.
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Cranmer

Grade 7 Study SOLO

Studies for Bass Trombone (ABRSM)

Show Piece (No. 6 from Bass Bone Bonanza)

Andy Derrick: Bass Bone Bonanza (Warwick Music)

2 Andy Derrick

SOLO

3 Jacob

Derby Winner (No. 5 from Cameos for Bass
Trombone)

Jacob: Cameos for Bass Trombone (Emerson)

4 S. Leduc

Andante, arr. Goudenhooft low B may be adapted

S. Leduc: Andante for Bass Trombone (Billaudot)

5 Vivaldi

Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata No. 1 in B - ),arr. Mortimer

Vivaldi: Sonata No. 1 in B - for Bass Trombone (Editions
Marc Reift)

6 Weissenborn

Allegretto grazioso (No. 5 from 12 Studies forBass Trombone), arr. Lake low B may be adapted

Weissenborn: 12 Studies for Bass Trombone (NeuschelMusic)

Bordogni

Andantino con moto (No. 22 from MelodiousEtudes for Bass Trombone), arr. Ostrander SOLO

Bordogni: Melodious Etudes for Bass Trombone (CarlFischer)

2 D. Bourgeois

Moderato cantabile (No. 4 from Fantasy Pieces
for Bass Trombone) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Bass Trombone (BrassWind)

3 Chaminade

Souvenance (No. 1 from Six romances sansparoles, Op. 76), arr. Sauer

Chaminade: Six Romances Without Words, Op. 76 for
Tuba/Bass Trombone (Cherry Classics Music)

4 Elizabeth

Romance (2nd movt from Concerto for Bass
Trombone)

Elizabeth Raum: Concerto for Bass Trombone (CherryClassics Music)

5 Robert

Andante (No. 1 from Two Songs)

Robert Spillman: Two Songs for Bass Trombone (Edition
Musicus)

6 YorkCourtship (2nd movt from Concerto for Bass
Trombone – War Games)

York: Concerto for Bass Trombone – War Games(Cimarron Music Press)

Caprice (from Trilogy for Bass Trombone)

Tom Dossett: Trilogy for Bass Trombone (Warwick
Music)

SOLO

B

1

Raum

SpillmanC

1

Tom Dossett

2 McCarty

Allegretto non troppo (1st movt from Sonata for McCarty: Sonata for Bass Trombone (Ensemble)
Bass Trombone)

3 Saint-Saëns

L’éléphant, arr. GreenPower Bass – Solos for Bass Trombone (Brass Wind)

4 Semler-Collery Chanson Bachique

Semler-Collery: Barcarolle et Chanson Bachique for Bass
Trombone (Leduc)5 Alec Wilder

3rd movt (from Sonata for Bass Trombone)

Alec Wilder: Sonata for Bass Trombone (Margun
Classics)

6 Gareth Wood

Toccata

Gareth Wood: Toccata for Bass Trombone (Warwick
Music)SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17, 19 & 24
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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESA - /G + major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

a 12thD - /C + , E, F majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALE

B majorsee p. 24

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

SCALE IN THIRDS

E major
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on D - and F
WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on D - and E
ARPEGGIOS

A - /G + major and minor

a 12thD - /C + , E, F majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIO

B majorsee p. 24

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of D - and D

a 12thin the keys of F+ and B -2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on E and F

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 166

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GRADE 8
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
Candidates may play one of their three pieces on a tenor trombone. See page 13 for further information.
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

DodgsonAlla Polacca (4th movt from Concerto for Bass
Trombone)

Dodgson: Concerto for Bass Trombone (NeuschelMusic)

2 Galliard

Sonata No. 5 in D minor, arr. Mortimer complete Galliard: Sonata No. 5 in D minor for Bass Trombone(Editions Marc Reift) or
Galliard: Six Sonatas for Bass Trombone (Editions Marc
Reift)

3 Guilmant

Morceau symphonique starting at
Allegro moderato, b. 39

4 Koetsier

Allegro Maestoso, Op. 58 No. 2

Koetsier: Allegro Maestoso, Op. 58 No. 2 for Bass
Trombone (Editions Marc Reift)

5 Elizabeth

Allegro con fuoco (1st movt from Concerto forBass Trombone)

Elizabeth Raum: Concerto for Bass Trombone (CherryClassics Music)

6 Vivaldi

Andante and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from
Sonata No. 2 in F), arr. Mortimer

Vivaldi: Sonata No. 2 in F for Bass Trombone (Editions
Marc Reift)

7 Weissenborn

Allegro vivace (No. 12 from 12 Studies for Bass
Trombone), arr. Lake low Bs may be adapted SOLO

Weissenborn: 12 Studies for Bass Trombone (NeuschelMusic)Raum

B

C

Guilmant: Morceau symphonique, Op. 88 for Bass
Trombone (Editions Marc Reift)

Theme from Kol Nidrei, arr. GreenPower Bass – Solos for Bass Trombone (Brass Wind)

2 Chaminade

Élévation (No. 2 from Six romances sans paroles,
Op. 76), arr. Sauer

Chaminade: Six Romances Without Words, Op. 76 for
Tuba/Bass Trombone (Cherry Classics Music)

3 John Frith

Meditation

John Frith: Meditation for Bass Trombone (Warwick
Music)

4 Alonso Pirio

Nocturne in E -Alonso Pirio: Nocturne in E - for Bass Trombone (Rising
Tide Music Press)

5 WeberRomance

Weber: Romance for Bass Trombone (Brass Wind)

6 Alec Wilder

2nd movt (from Sonata for Bass Trombone)

Alec Wilder: Sonata for Bass Trombone (Margun
Classics)

1

1

Bruch

D. Bourgeois

2 Tom DossettAndante cantabile (No. 2 from Fantasy Pieces for D. Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Bass Trombone (Brass
Bass Trombone) SOLO
Wind)
with cadenza

Tom Dossett: Trilogy for Bass Trombone (Warwick
Music)

3 Richard Lieb

Concertino Basso with cadenza

Richard Lieb: Concertino Basso (Carl Fischer)

4 Jérôme

Bien rythmé (No. 12 from Etudes variées sur lavirtuosité, le style et le rythme) SOLO

Jérôme Naulais: Etudes variées sur la virtuosité, le styleet le rythme for Bass Trombone, Vol. 1 (Billaudot)

5 Pederson

Slow Blues (No. 11 from Advanced Etudes for Bass Pederson: Advanced Etudes for Bass Trombone (Alfred)
Trombone) SOLO

6 Saint-Saëns

Allegro appassionato, arr. Green

NaulaisGalliarde (from Trilogy for Bass Trombone)

Power Bass – Solos for Bass Trombone (Brass Wind)

low B may be adapted
7 Chris Stearn

McCrorie's Glory SOLO

Chris Stearn: McCrorie's Glory for Solo Bass Trombone(Warwick Music)105Bass Trombone from 2023 Grade 8

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SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17, 19 & 24
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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

B major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

a 12thC, F+ , G majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALES

E - major
D harmonic minor

see p. 24

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

SCALES IN THIRDS

C, D majors
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on F, F+ and G
WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on F+ and G
ARPEGGIOS

B major and minor

a 12thC, F+ , G majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIOS

E - major
D harmonic minor

see p. 24

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the key of E

a 12thin the keys of F, B and C

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on C, F+ and G

2 oct.

tongued / legato-tongued / staccato

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 167

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and Euphonium
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GRADE 1
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Lizzie Davis

Andover Amble (No. 1 from The Brass Player’s
Guide to Britain) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: The Brass Player’s Guide to Britain (Lizzie
Davis), ) or & editions

2 Jock McKenzie Slavonic Dance (from Parpetudes for Beginner
Brass) upper part DUET

Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), ) baritone/euphonium or & editions

3 Mozart

Theme from a Musical Joke, arr. Lawrance SOLO Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

4 Trad.

The Cuckoo, arr. Lawrance candidate to start inround DUET/SOLO

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions
Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 Sancho

Les Matadors (from Minuets, Cotillons andCountry Dances), arr. Frith upper part in duet

6 Philip Sparke

Morning Minuet (No. 1 from Skilful Studies for
Baritone or Euphonium) SOLO

7 Susato

La Morisque, arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

8 Carol Barratt

Hopak

Bravo! Euphonium (Boosey & Hawkes), )/& edition

9 Czerny

Rise and Shine!, arr. Barratt

10 Trad. English

The Barley Break, arr. Hare

The Magic Trombone (Boosey & Hawkes), )/& edition

Alice (Theme from Open All Hours),
arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass editions

2 L. Bernstein

One Hand, One Heart (from West Side Story),arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

3 Tom Davoren

Romanza

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Tom Davoren

Waltz for E.

5 W. H. Monk

Eventide, arr. Douglas upper part in duet

DUET/PIANO

B

1

Ascher

DUET/PIANO

6 H. Parker
7 Trad. ChinesePhilip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Baritone or Euphonium(Anglo Music), )/& edition

Bravo! Euphonium (Boosey & Hawkes), )/& edition

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), ) or B - &editions

DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), ) or B - &editions

Xiao Baicai, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

Deep Harmony, arr. Douglas upper part in duet

DUET/PIANO

C

8 J. S. BachChorale (from St. Matthew Passion) (arr.)

Boosey Brass Method, Repertoire Book B (Boosey &Hawkes), ) trombone or & B - Brass Band Instruments
editions

9 Grieg

Morning (from Peer Gynt), arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

10 Trad. Scottish

The Night Visiting Song, arr. Barratt

Bravo! Euphonium (Boosey & Hawkes), )/& edition

Beefy Bongo (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), ) or & brass
editions

1

Lizzie Davis

2 Jock McKenzie Bratwursts (from Parpetudes for Beginner Brass)
upper part DUET

Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), ) baritone/euphonium or & editions

3 PeterOne, Two, Three! SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 David A.

Strollin’

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 MarkA Small Step (No. 1 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music), )euphonium or & brass editions

MeechanStowellNightingale

6 Rendall &ThomasSOLO

Birdie Song, arr. Lawrance

Piano accompaniment published separately

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7 C. M. Smith & The Barnyard Rag, arr. Pankhurst upper part in
B. Johnson
duet DUET/PIANO

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 African-

When the Saints, arr. HareP. 2 from The Magic Trombone (Boosey & Hawkes), )/&edition9 Carol Barratt

Shortcake-Walk

Bravo! Euphonium (Boosey & Hawkes), )/& edition

10 Trad. Zulu

Siyahamba (arr.)

Boosey Brass Method, Repertoire Book B (Boosey &Hawkes), ) trombone or & B - Brass Band Instruments
editions

AmericanSpiritual

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

C majorA minor (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

C majorA minorBass clef
SCALESB - major
G minor (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

B - major
G minorSIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 161

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GRADE 2
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

HowardGoodall

Blackadder Theme, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

2 Jock McKenzie Rigaudon (from Parpetudes for Beginner Brass)
SOLO

3 R. & R.

It’s a Small World, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass editions

4 Tchaikovsky

Overture (from The Nutcracker), arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass editions

Sherman

5 E. Smyth &The March of the Women, arr. Frith
C. M. Hamilton upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

6 Philip Sparke

The Big Apple (No. 11 from Skilful Studies for
Baritone or Euphonium) SOLO

7 Trad. Welsh

Men of Harlech, arr. Lawrance or arr. Sparke
upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Baritone or Euphonium(Anglo Music), )/& edition

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions or
No. 58 from Starter Duets for Trombones or Euphoniums(Anglo Music), ) or & editions
The Magic Trombone (Boosey & Hawkes), )/& edition

9 Philip Sparke

Soldier’s Song (No. 19 from Skilful Studies for
Baritone or Euphonium) SOLO

Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Baritone or Euphonium(Anglo Music), )/& edition

10 Trad. 16th-

Staines Morris, arr. Barratt

1

Alden

2 Irvine

Bravo! Euphonium (Boosey & Hawkes), )/& edition

On a Southern Balcony (No. 4 from Southland
Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition
Sketches), arr. Frith upper part in duet DUET/PIANO
Crimond, arr. Douglas upper part in duet
DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), ) or B - &editions

3 Andrew Lloyd

Love Changes Everything (from Aspects of Love), Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brassarr. Lawrance
editions

4 Mozart

Aria (from The Marriage of Figaro), arr. Lawrance Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

5 John Rutter

A Clare Benediction, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass editions

6 Philip Sparke

My Lady’s Pavan

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

7 David A.

A Walk in the Rain

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 Bart

Where is Love? (from Oliver!), arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

9 Geoffrey

Saudades de Lisboa

Boosey Brass Method, Repertoire Book B (Boosey &Hawkes), ) trombone or & B - Brass Band Instruments
editions

10 arr. Ramskill

Cockles and Mussels

All Jazzed Up for Trombone or Euphonium (Brass Wind),& or ) editions

Wade in the Water, arr. Pankhurst

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

WebberStowell

KinderC

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 Nicholas Hare Variations on ‘Goe from My Window’

century

B

Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), ) baritone/euphonium or & editions

1

AfricanAmerican
Spiritual

upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

2 Blakeson

Chickpea (No. 11 from Smooth Groove) SOLO

Blakeson: Smooth Groove (Brass Wind), ) trombone or &trumpet editions

3 Lizzie Davis

Itchy Scratchy (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), ) or & brass
editions

4 Dave Gale

Swinging Janos (from JazzFX) upper part in duet

Dave Gale: JazzFX (Brass Wind), ) trombone or &trumpet editions

DUET/SOLO

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5 Gilkyson

Practical Grades

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

The Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book),arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

6 Jock McKenzie Latin a Go Go (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor
Book for Young Brass Players, Book 1) upper part

The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players,
Book 1 (Con Moto), ) euphonium/trombone or & editions

DUET

7 MarkNightingale

The Nuthatch (No. 6 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)
SOLO

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music), )euphonium or & brass editions

8 Carol Barratt & Brava Bossa Nova!

Bravo! Euphonium (Boosey & Hawkes), )/& edition

9 Tom Davoren

Hangin’ with Monti

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

10 Peter Graham

Seville (No. 3 from Cityscapes)

Peter Graham: Cityscapes for B - Instrument (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

Karl Jenkins

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

B -, D majors
A, D minors (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

B -, D majors
A, D minors
Bass clef
SCALES

A -, C majors
G, C minors (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

A -, C majors
G, C minors

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 162

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GRADE 3
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Aldridge

On Parade, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

DUET/PIANO

Rondo Olympia

3 Peter

Summer Sound SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Patrick Doyle

Hogwart’s March (from Harry Potter and theGoblet of Fire), arr. Lawrance

P. 19 from Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

5 Dave Gale

Mellowdrama (from JazzFX) upper part in duet

Dave Gale: JazzFX (Brass Wind) ) trombone or &trumpet editions

Meechan

DUET/SOLO

6 Jock McKenzie Russian Ballet (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor

Book for Young Brass Players, Book 2)

B

The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players,
Book 2 (Con Moto), ) euphonium/trombone or &editions

7 Philip SparkeRondino (No. 22 from Skilful Studies for Trumpet, Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Baritone or Euphonium
Cornet, Flugel Horn or Tenor Horn) SOLO
(Anglo Music), )/& edition

8 Philip Sparke

PromenadeNo. 7 from Skilful Solos for Baritone or Euphonium(Anglo Music), )/& edition

9 Vivaldi

Spring, arr. SparkeNo. 4 from Skilful Solos for Baritone or Euphonium(Anglo Music), )/& edition

10 Trad.

The Ash Grove, arr. Newsome ending at b. 61

No. 1 from The Young Soloist for B - Instruments, Vol. 4(Studio Music), & edition

I have a dream, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass editions

2 Shostakovich

Waltz (from Jazz Suite No. 2), arr. Lawrance

P. 18 from Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

3 S. Coleridge-

Oh, the Summer, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

1

Andersson &Ulvaeus

Taylor

4 F. Price

DUET/PIANOThe Deserted Garden, arr. Pankhurst
upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 FauréPavane, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

6 LucySicilienne

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

7 John FrithBroken Dreams

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 Brahms

Love Song, arr. Hare

9 HolstJupiter (from The Planets), arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

10 Andrew Lloyd

Close Every Door to Me, arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

Colonel Bogey, arr. Douglas upper part in duet;with repeat DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), ) or B - &editions

A Canadian Boat Song, arr. Pankhurst

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

Pankhurst

WebberC

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 Tom Davoren

1

Alford2 Maurice

Arnoldupper part in duet DUET/PIANOThe Magic Trombone (Boosey & Hawkes), )/& edition

DUET/SOLO

Dave Gale: JazzFX (Brass Wind) ) trombone or &trumpet editions

4 Gershwin

They all laughed, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass editions

5 Joplin

Easy Winners, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

6 MontyJames Bond Theme, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

3 Dave Gale

NormanHeads Up (from JazzFX) upper part in duet

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Practical Grades

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

7 Jock McKenzie Fiesta for Fun (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor
Book for Young Brass Players, Book 2) upper part
DUET

8 Peter Graham

New York (No. 5 from Cityscapes) grace note
optional

The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players,
Book 2 (Con Moto), ) euphonium/trombone or &editions
Peter Graham: Cityscapes for B - Instrument (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

9 Timothy

How’s Tricks? SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

10 Mark

Cinnamon Tea (No. 12 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music), )euphonium or & brass editions

JacksonNightingale

SOLO

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

E -, E majors
C, E minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)
CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on D
ARPEGGIOS

E -, E majors
C, E minors
Bass clef
SCALES

D -, D majors
B -, D minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)
CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on C
ARPEGGIOS

D -, D majors
B -, D minors

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 162

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GRADE 4
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)John Frith

Jiggedy Jig

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 LucyFolk Song

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 R. Goodwin

633 Squadron, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

4 Andrea Price

Rapscallion

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 E. BernsteinGreat Escape March, arr. Lawrance

6 M.-A.

Prelude to Te Deum, arr. Mowat lower line in ossia Savoir Faire for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), )or & editions

7 Tom Davoren

Beaufort Allegro

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 Peter

Dance (No. 3 from Badinage)Peter Lawrance: Badinage for Trombone/Euphonium(Brass Wind), ) or & editions

9 Philip Sparke

Scales of Justice trills optional

No. 11 from Skilful Solos for Baritone or Euphonium(Anglo Music), )/& edition

10 Philip Sparke

Waltz with Variations

No. 13 from Skilful Solos for Baritone or Euphonium(Anglo Music), )/& edition

Chris
Augustine

Sunday at the Boulevard

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 Peter Graham

Doyle’s Lament (from Call of the Cossacks)Peter Graham: Gramercy Lyric Album B - (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

3 Grieg

Solveig’s Song (from Peer Gynt), arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

4 David A.

Open Plains

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 Tom Davoren

Quiet Moment SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

Pankhurst

Charpentier

Lawrance

B

1

Stowell

6 Mendelssohn- Harfners Lied (No. 3 from Goethe Lieder),Hensel: Goether Lieder for Euphonium (Cherry Classics
Music), ) edition

7 Kosma

Autumn Leaves, arr. Ledbury

Big Chillers for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), )or & editions

8 Mozart

Adagio, arr. SparkeNo. 15 from Skilful Solos for Baritone or Euphonium(Anglo Music), )/& edition

9 Mussorgsky

The Old Castle, arr. Gout

No. 14 from Going Solo – Trombone/Euphonium (Faber),)/& edition

10 Philip Sparke

Shepherd’s Song (No. 33 from Skilful Studies for
Baritone or Euphonium) SOLO

Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies for Baritone or Euphonium(Anglo Music), )/& edition

Solar Shorts (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), ) or & brass
editions

2 Alberto

Frenesì, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

3 Shanti Paul

Cumbianita para ti

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Joplin

The Entertainer, arr. Lawrance SOLO

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

5 MarkL’il Basie (No. 13 from Easy Jazzy Styles)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy Styles (Warwick Music),) trombone or & B - brass editions

6 John Frith

Bragtime

7 Peter

Reflections SOLO

HenselC

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

1

Lizzie Davis

Dominguez
JayasinhaNightingale

Meechanarr. Darling

Piano accompaniment published separately

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition
Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

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Practical Grades

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

8 MarkBlues for Big-Ears (No. 15 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes) Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),) euphonium or & brass editions
SOLO

9 LucyYo, Ho! (No. 6 from 15 Progressive Concert Solos) Lucy Pankhurst: 15 Progressive Concert Solos (Prima
Vista Musikk), ) or & B - brass editions

10 Saint-Saëns

L’éléphant, arr. Mowat

Nightingale

Pankhurst

Savoir Faire for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), )or & editions

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

F major1 oct.

A -, B - majors

a 12thE - major◆

F minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)1 oct.

A, B minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thtongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on B -1 oct.

tongued / slurred

ARPEGGIOS

F major1 oct.

A -, B - majors

a 12thE - major◆

F minor1 oct.

A, B minors

a 12thtongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTH (resolving on tonic)

in the key of B -1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)◆ one octave and down to the dominantBass clef
SCALESE - major

1 oct.

F+ , A - majors

a 12thD - major◆

E - minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)1 oct.

G, A minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thtongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on A -1 oct.

tongued / slurred

ARPEGGIOS

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E - major

1 oct.

F+ , A - majors

a 12thD - major◆

E - minor

1 oct.

G, A minors

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Baritone and Euphonium from 2023 Grade 4

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTH (resolving on tonic)

in the key of A -◆ one octave and down to the dominant
SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 163

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GRADE 5
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Callum Au

Lethe

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

2 BizetChanson bohème, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

3 David A.

Jam Bouree

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 Peter

Final Thought

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

5 David A.

Flennon Study either version SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

6 D. Bourgeois

Joyful (from Per Euphonium ad Astra) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Per Euphonium ad Astra (Brass Wind), )or & editions

7 Andrew

The Preposterous Rhinocerous (No. 25 from25 Progressive Studies for New Euphonium andBaritone Players) SOLO

Andrew Duncan: 25 Progressive Studies for New
Euphonium and Baritone Players (Duncan Music Press),) or & editions

8 L. M.

Tournament Galop, arr. Gout

Undercover Hits for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass
Wind), ) or & editions

9 Ippolitov-Cortège (from Caucasian Sketches), arr. Gout

Undercover Hits for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass
Wind), ) or & editions

Stowell

MeechanStowell

DuncanGottschalkIvanov

10 HandelB

1

La réjouissance (from Music for the Royal
Fireworks), arr. LawrancePeter Graham Lady Stewart’s Air

Peter Graham: Gramercy Favourites B - (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

By the River

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 LucyGone, Not Forgotten

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

4 FauréAprès un rêve, arr. Mowat

Savoir Faire for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), )or & editions

5 HolstSong without Words “I’ll Love my Love” (fromNo. 1 from Holst: Two Holst Songs from Suite in F
Suite in F), arr. Werden playing notes in last two bars (Cimarron Music Press), )/& edition

6 Paul Lovatt-

To Walk with Him

Paul Lovatt-Cooper: To Walk with Him (PLC Music),)/& edition

7 Offenbach

Barcarolle (from The Tales of Hoffmann),arr. Mead

Offenbach: Barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffmann(Studio Music), )/& edition

8 Paradies

Sicilienne, arr. Snell lower line in b. 26

Paradies: Sicilienne (Rakeway Music), ) or & editions

9 Philip SparkeSong of Farewell (No. 7 from Super Solos for
Baritone or Euphonium)

Philip Sparke: Super Solos for Baritone or Euphonium(Anglo Music), )/& edition

10 Woodforde-

Kashmiri Song, arr. Childs & Wilby

Woodforde-Finden: Kashmiri Song (Winwood Music),)/& edition

The Turkey (No. 22 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),) euphonium or & brass editions

Pankhurst

CooperFinden1

Mark
Nightingale

2 Shri Sriram

SOLO

Koli

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

3 John Williams Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark),

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

4 Bernie, Pinkard Sweet Georgia Brown, arr. Iveson

Stranger on the A Train for Trombone/Euphonium(Brass Wind), ) or & editions

arr. Lawrance& K. Casey

116

Winning Matrix (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions

2 Shanti Paul

JayasinhaC

upper line in ossia

5 Tom Davoren

Lindy Hop!

6 John FrithCaber Dance

Piano accompaniment published separately

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition
Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

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COMPOSER

Baritone and Euphonium from 2023 Grade 5

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

7 Peter

Air SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition

8 Gounod

Marche funèbre d’une marionnette, arr. Mowat Savoir Faire for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), )or & editions

9 MarkHillbilly (No. 16 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes) SOLOMark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),) euphonium or & brass editions

10 Andrea Price

Midnight in the Forest (from Adventures for B Instruments)

Andrea Price: Adventures for B - Instruments (Kirklees
Music), )/& edition

MeechanNightingale

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

B, C, D - majors

a 12thG major2 oct.

B -, C + minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thF minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)◆G minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on G

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

WHOLE-TONE SCALE

starting on G
ARPEGGIOS

B, C, D - majors

a 12thG major2 oct.

B -, C + minors

a 12thF minor◆G minor2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of C and D -2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on G

◆ one octave and down to the dominantBass clef
SCALES

A, B -, B majors

a 12thF major2 oct.

G + , B minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thE - minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)◆

F minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)2 oct.

tongued / slurred

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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on F
WHOLE-TONE SCALE

starting on F
ARPEGGIOS

A, B -, B majors

a 12thF major2 oct.

G + , B minors

a 12thE - minor◆

F minor2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of B - and B

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on F

◆ one octave and down to the dominant
SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 164

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GRADE 6
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

B

C

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Hidenori Arai

Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonatine for
Euphonium)

Hidenori Arai: Sonatine for Euphonium (Cimarron Music
Press), )/& edition

2 ArbanAllegro maestoso (from Fantaisie
brillante) ending at b. 40 SOLO

P. 214 from Arban: Cornet Method (Boosey & Hawkes),& edition

3 BizetChanson du Toreador, arr. Mowat

4 Chaminade

Chanson Bretonne (No. 6 from Six romances sans Chaminade: Six Romances Without Words, Op. 76 forparoles, Op. 76), arr. Sauer
Euphonium (Cherry Classics Music), )/& edition

5 Peter Graham

A Bach Invention SOLO

6 B. MarcelloLargo and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from
Sonata No. 1 in F), arr. Ostrander orarr. Mortimer or arr. Mead

7 PurcellSound the Trumpet, arr. Wiggins

8 Schubert

Marche militaire No. 1, arr. Grey

9 Kayla RothMixolydian: Midsummer Fair (1st movt from
Modal Suite) SOLO

Kayla Roth: Modal Suite (Cimarron Music Press), )/&edition

10 Philip Sparke

Little Overture (No. 1 from Super Solos for
Baritone or Euphonium)

Philip Sparke: Super Solos for Baritone or Euphonium(Anglo Music), )/& edition

Compelled by Love

No. 11 from The Derick Kane Euphonium Album(Salvationist Publishing), )/& edition11

Andrew Blyth

Savoir Faire for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), )or & editions

New Concert Studies for Euphonium, Vol. 2 (De Haske),) or & editions
B. Marcello: Sonata No. 1 in F for Trombone (IMC), )edition or
B. Marcello: Sonata No. 1 in F for Euphonium (Editions
Marc Reift), & edition or
B. Marcello: Sonata in F for Euphonium (Studio Music),)/& edition
The Classical Euphonium (De Haske), )/& edition
The Classical Euphonium (De Haske), )/& edition

2 Chopin

Largo (from Sonata for Violoncello, Op. 65),
arr. Wilson

Chopin: Largo for Euphonium (Winwood Music), )/&edition3 Garner

Misty, arr. Iveson

Paper Moon for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind),) or & editions

4 Peter Graham

A Time for Peace

Peter Graham: Gramercy Solo Album B - (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

5 HandelTheme and Variations, arr. Mowat

The Euph of Yesterday (Brass Wind), ) or & editions

6 H. Mancini

Moon River, arr. Iveson

Let’s Face the Music for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass
Wind), ) or & editions

7 Mendelssohn

Hear My Prayer, arr. Childs

Mendelssohn: Hear My Prayer (Prima Vista Musikk),)/& edition

8 Stradella

Andantino, arr. Ball

Stradella: Andantino for Euphonium (G & M Brand),)/& edition

9 Trad. Welsh

David of the White Rock, arr. Barry

Trad. Welsh: David of the White Rock (Prima Arts), )/&edition

10 Wagner

Walter’s Prize Song (from The Mastersingers),
arr. WrightWagner: Three Operatic Arias (G & M Brand), & edition

Vivace (3rd movt from Sonatine for Euphonium)

Hidenori Arai: Sonatine for Euphonium (Cimarron Music
Press), )/& edition

1

Hidenori Arai

2 D. Bourgeois

Carefree (from Per Euphonium ad Astra) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Per Euphonium ad Astra (Brass Wind), )or & editions

3 Reginald

Andante and Scherzo

Reginald Heath: Andante and Scherzo for Euphonium/
Baritone (G & M Brand), )/& edition

Heath

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4 Jock McKenzie Mazurka (from Rhythms of Life) SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Rhythms of Life (Con Moto), ) or &brass editions

5 MarkOn the Off-beat (No. 23 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes) Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music),) euphonium or & brass editions
SOLO

6 Andrea Price

Parkour! (from Adventures for B - Instruments)

7 Saint-Saëns

Danse macabre, arr. Mowat

Savoir Faire for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), )or & editions

8 Philip Sparke

Chicago Blues (No. 5 from Super Solos for
Baritone or Euphonium)

Philip Sparke: Super Solos for Baritone or Euphonium(Anglo Music), )/& edition

9 Allen Vizzutti

Tarantella (from 20 Dances for Euphonium)

Nightingale

SOLO

10 Waller

Andrea Price: Adventures for B - Instruments (Kirklees
Music), )/& edition

Allen Vizzutti: 20 Dances for Euphonium (De Haske), )or & editions
Big Chillers for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass Wind), )or & editions

Ain’t misbehavin’, arr. Ledbury

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

D, E - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thG, A - /G + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

B - major

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on G and A WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on G and A ARPEGGIOSD, E - majors and minors

a 12thG, A - /G + majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of G and A -a 12thin the key of D -2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on G +2 oct.

tongued / slurredBass clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESC, D - /C + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thF, F+ majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

A - major

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on F and F+

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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on F and F+
ARPEGGIOS

C, D - /C + majors and minors

a 12thF, F+ majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of F and F+

a 12thin the key of B

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on F+

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 165

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GRADE 7
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Arban

Moderato (No. 6 from 14 Studies for Cornet)

Arban: 14 Studies for Cornet (Boosey & Hawkes), &edition or
Arban: Cornet Method (Boosey & Hawkes), & edition

SOLO

2 J. S. Bach

Minuet and Badinerie (from Orchestral Suite
No. 2), arr. Mowat

The Euph of Yesterday (Brass Wind), ) or & editions

3 BizetMenuet, arr. Norbury

No. 13 from The Derick Kane Euphonium Album(Salvationist Publishing), )/& edition

4 D. Bourgeois

Allegro moderato (No. 1 from Fantasy Pieces for
Euphonium) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Euphonium (Brass
Wind), ) or & editions

5 D. Bourgeois

Presto (No. 3 from Fantasy Pieces for Euphonium) D. Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Euphonium (Brass
SOLOWind), ) or & editions

6 Charles

Energetic (1st movt from Sonatina for
Euphonium)

Charles Ingram: Sonatina for Euphonium (Cimarron
Music Press), )/& edition

7 SoichiAndante SOLONew Concert Studies for Euphonium, Vol. 1 (De Haske),) or & editions

8 B. MarcelloAdagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from
Sonata No. 3 in A minor), arr. Mortimer

B. Marcello: Sonata No. 3 in A minor for Euphonium(Editions Marc Reift), )/& edition

IngramKonagayawith semiquavers in ossias in AllegroB

9 Philip Sparke

Scherzo Finale (No. 10 from Super Solos for
Baritone or Euphonium)

10 Ernest Young

Romanza and Allegro Scherzando (2nd and 3rd
movts from Euphonium Suite)

Ernest Young: Euphonium Suite (G & M Brand), )/&editionAndante con espressione (2nd movt from
Euphonium Music) with suitable ending

Brian Bowen: Euphonium Music (Winwood Music), )/&edition2 Elgar

Salut d’amour, arr. Wilson

Monti’s Czardas (Winwood Music), )/& edition

3 Gershwin

The Man I Love, arr. Snell

Gershwin: The Man I Love for B - Soloist (Rakeway
Music), & edition

4 Harbach &Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, arr. Iveson

Let’s Face the Music for Trombone/Euphonium (Brass
Wind), ) or & editions

5 Philip Harper

A Hebridean Lullaby play upper notes in bb. 98–100 Philip Harper: A Hebridean Lullaby (Wright & Round),)/& edition

6 Horovitz

Lento (2nd movt from Euphonium Concerto)

7 G. Richards

Midnight Euphonium with cadenza

G. Richards: Midnight Euphonium (Studio Music), )/&edition8 Philip SparkeSong for Ina

Philip Sparke: Song for Ina (Studio Music), )/& edition

9 Trad. Irish

Carrickfergus, arr. Roberts

Trad. Irish: Carrickfergus for Baritone (TanglewindMusic), )/& edition

10 Trad. Welsh

Watching the Wheat, arr. Mealor

Trad. Welsh: Watching the Wheat for Euphonium orBaritone (Con Moto), )/& edition

1

Brian Bowen

Kern(& Hayes)C

1James Curnow Rhapsody for Euphonium

Horovitz: Euphonium Concerto (Novello), )/& edition

James Curnow: Rhapsody for Euphonium (Winwood
Music), )/& edition

2 Jock McKenzie Klezmer (from Rhythms of Life) SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Rhythms of Life (Con Moto), ) or & brass
editions

3 Jock McKenzie Samba (from Rhythms of Life) SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Rhythms of Life (Con Moto), ) or & brass
editions

4 Rodney

Rodney Newton: Sonata Brevis (Prima Vista Musikk),)/& edition

Newton122

Philip Sparke: Super Solos for Baritone or Euphonium(Anglo Music), )/& edition

Allegro energico (1st movt from Sonata Brevis)

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Baritone and Euphonium from 2023 Grade 7

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

5 Rodney

The Riders of Rohan

Childs’ Choice (Winwood Music), )/& edition

6 LucyPixie Dust (No. 10 from 15 Progressive Concert
Solos) mute, lip bends and flutter tonguing optional

Lucy Pankhurst: 15 Progressive Concert Solos (Prima
Vista Musikk), ) or & B - brass editions

7 Rossini

Cavatina ‘Una voce’, arr. Rimmer

8 E. Sutton

The Cavalier, arr. Rimmer

9 Allen Vizzutti

Funk (from 20 Dances for Euphonium)

Newton
Pankhurst

Rossini: Una Voce (Wright & Round), )/& edition

E. Sutton: The Cavalier (Wright & Round), )/& edition

ignoring lower notes in bb. 17, 30 & 31 SOLO
10 Philip Wilby

Allen Vizzutti: 20 Dances for Euphonium (De Haske), )or & editions

Tarantella: Piazza San Marco (No. 3 from Partita Advanced Concert Studies for Euphonium (De Haske),) or & editions
Veneziana) SOLOSCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17, 19, 21 & 23
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

D - /C + , E majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thA, B - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALE

D majorsee p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

G major
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on A and B WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on A and B ARPEGGIOS

D - /C + , E majors and minors

a 12thA, B - majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIO

D majorsee p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of F+ and A

a 12thin the keys of D and E -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on A and B -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurredBass clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

B, D majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thG, A - /G + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALE

C majorsee p. 23

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

F major
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on G and A WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on G and A ARPEGGIOSB, D majors and minors

a 12thG, A - /G + majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIO

C majorsee p. 23

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of E and G

a 12thin the keys of C and D -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on G and G +2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 166

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GRADE 8
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Arban

Allegro (No. 9 from 14 Studies for Cornet) SOLO

Arban: 14 Studies for Cornet (Boosey & Hawkes), &edition or
Arban: Cornet Method (Boosey & Hawkes), & edition

2 J. S. BachPrelude (from Cello Suite No. 2), arr. Green
SOLO

Andante (1st movt from Euphonium Music)

4 D. Bourgeois

Presto (No. 6 from Fantasy Pieces for Euphonium) D. Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Euphonium (Brass
SOLOWind), ) or & editions

5 D. Bourgeois

Allegro energico (No. 8 from Fantasy Pieces for
Euphonium) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Euphonium (Brass
Wind), ) or & editions

6 Capuzzi

Andante and Rondo, arr. Childs & Wilby

Capuzzi: Andante and Rondo for Euphonium (Winwood
Music), )/& edition

7 Peter Graham

WhirlwindPeter Graham: Gramercy Solo Album B - (Gramercy
Music), )/& edition

8 Horovitz

Moderato (1st movt from Euphonium Concerto)

Horovitz: Euphonium Concerto (Novello), )/& edition

9 Wan-Yun

A mezza voce (1st movt from Concerto for
Euphonium) starting at letter A; 8va optional at

Wan-Yun Liang: Concerto for Euphonium (Cimarron
Music Press), )/& edition

letter H

Adagio and Rondo, arr. Childs & Wilby

Mozart: Adagio and Rondo (Winwood Music), )/&editionÉlévation (No. 2 from Six romances sans paroles,
Op. 76), arr. Sauer

Chaminade: Six Romances Without Words, Op. 76 forEuphonium (Cherry Classics Music), )/& edition

2 Tom Davoren

A Simple Gift

Tom Davoren: A Simple Gift (Tom Davoren Music), &edition

3 Kenneth

Andante con espressivo (2nd movt from
Concerto for Euphonium (Eulogy))

Kenneth Downie: Concerto for Euphonium (Eulogy)(Winwood Music), )/& edition

4 ElgarRomance, Op. 62, trans. Wilson

Elgar: Romance, Op. 62 for Euphonium (Winwood
Music), )/& edition

5 Philip Harper

In Gardens of Peace

Philip Harper: In Gardens of Peace (Wright & Round),)/& edition

6 Karl Jenkins

Romanza (2nd movt from Euphonium Concerto)

Karl Jenkins: Euphonium Concerto (Boosey & Hawkes),)/& edition

7 Massenet

Meditation (from Thaïs), arr. Mortimer

Massenet: Meditation from Thaïs for Euphonium(Editions Marc Reift), )/& edition

8 Piazzolla

Café 1930 (from Histoire du Tango),
arr. Vertommen

Piazzolla: Café 1930 for Euphonium (Band Press VOF),)/& edition

9 Rachmaninoff

Vocalise, trans. Mead

Rachmaninoff: Vocalise for Euphonium (Studio Music),)/& edition

10 Trad. Irish

The Lark in the Clear Air, arr. Roberts

Trad. Irish: The Lark in the Clear Air for Baritone/
Euphonium (Tanglewind Music), )/& edition

Con moto (1st movt from Concerto for Baritone)

Darrol Barry: Concerto for Baritone (Studio Music), )/&edition2 Tom Davoren

Escapology

Tom Davoren: Escapology for Baritone (Studio Music),)/& edition

3 Emma Lou

Halcyon Days

Emma Lou Diemer: Halcyon Days (Cimarron Music
Press), )/& edition

10 Mozart
1

Chaminade

DownieC

Brian Bowen: Euphonium Music (Winwood Music), )/&edition3 Brian Bowen

Liang

B

Euphonium Eurhythmics (Warwick Music), ) or &editions

1

Darrol Barry

DiemerDigital only edition, available from publisher’s website

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4 George

Grandfather’s Clock (Air and Variations)George Doughty: Grandfather’s Clock (Air & Variations)(Wright & Round), )/& edition

5 Wan-Yun

Cantabile (3rd movt from Concerto for
Euphonium)

Wan-Yun Liang: Concerto for Euphonium (Cimarron
Music Press), )/& edition

6 Paul Lovatt-Canzona Bravura lower notes in bb. 72 & 75

Paul Lovatt-Cooper: Canzona Bravura (PLC Music), )/&edition

7 V. Monti

Czardas, arr. Wilson

Monti’s Czardas (Winwood Music), )/& edition

8 Otto M.

Flying Tongue SOLONew Concert Studies for Euphonium, Vol. 2 (De Haske),) or & editions

9 Philip Sparke

Moderato e energico (1st movt from Euphonium Philip Sparke: Euphonium Concerto (Studio Music), )/&Concerto)
edition10 Allen Vizzutti

Polka (from 20 Dances for Euphonium) SOLO

Doughty
Liang

Cooper

Schwartz

Allen Vizzutti: 20 Dances for Euphonium (De Haske), )or & editions

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17, 19, 21 & 23
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

F major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

a 12thF+ , B, C majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALES

A - major
G harmonic minor

see p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALES IN THIRDS

A, B - majors
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on F+ , B and C
WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on B and C
ARPEGGIOS

F major and minor

a 12thF+ , B, C majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIOS

A - major
G minorsee p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the key of B -a 12thin the keys of B, E and F

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on F+ , B and C

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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESE - major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

a 12thE, A, B - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALES

F+ major
F harmonic minor

see p. 23

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALES IN THIRDS

G, A - majors
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on E, A and B WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on A and B ARPEGGIOS

E - major and minor

a 12thE, A, B - majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIOS

F+ major
F minorsee p. 23

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the key of A -a 12thin the keys of A, D and E -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on E, A and B -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 167

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Practical Grades from2023
Practical
GradesTuba from 2023

GRADE 1
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Lizzie Davis

Andover Amble (No. 1 from The Brass Player’s
Guide to Britain) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: The Brass Player’s Guide to Britain (Lizzie
Davis), ) or & editions

2 Jock McKenzie Slavonic Dance (from Parpetudes for Beginner
Brass) upper part DUET

Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), ) tuba E - or & editions

3 Mozart

Theme from a Musical Joke, arr. Lawrance SOLO Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡4 Trad.

The Cuckoo, arr. Lawrance candidate to start inround DUET/SOLO

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡5 Sancho

Les Matadors (from Minuets, Cotillons andCountry Dances), arr. Frith upper part in duet

6 Philip Sparke

Morning Minuet (No. 1 from Skilful Studies forTuba) SOLO

Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies (Anglo Music), ) tuba or
E -/B - bass edition ‡7 Susato

La Morisque, arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass
editions ‡8 Peter Graham

Moscow (No. 1 from Cityscapes)

Peter Graham: Cityscapes (Gramercy Music), E - or B )/& editions ‡DUET/PIANO

9 Stuart Johnson Tuba Ceremony (No. 1 from The Tuneful Tuba)
SOLO

Russian Dance, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions‡

Alice (Theme from Open All Hours),
arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & tuba/E - bass
editions ‡2 L. Bernstein

One Hand, One Heart (from West Side Story),arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡3 Tom Davoren

Romanza

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡4 Tom Davoren

Waltz for E.

5 W. H. Monk

Eventide, arr. Douglas upper part in duet

10 Trad. RussianB

Stuart Johnson: The Tuneful Tuba (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

1

Ascher

DUET/PIANO

6 H. Parker

Deep Harmony, arr. Douglas upper part in duet
DUET/PIANO

7 Trad. Chinese

Xiao Baicai, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), ) tuba
or B - & or E - & editions
Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), ) tuba
or B - & or E - & editions
Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡DUET/PIANOC

8 Beethoven

Theme from Ninth Symphony, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions‡

9 Gurlitt

Andante (from First Steps, Op. 82), arr. Wastall

P. 29 from Learn as You Play Tuba (Boosey & Hawkes),) edition

10 B. Wiggins

Bisons and Buffaloes (No. 4 from Preludes for
Pachyderms)

B. Wiggins: Preludes for Pachyderms for Tuba (R. Smith),)/E - & edition

Beefy Bongo (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), ) or & tuba E editions

1

Lizzie Davis

2 Jock McKenzie Bratwursts (from Parpetudes for Beginner Brass)
upper part DUET
3 PeterOne, Two, Three! SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡4 David A.

Strollin’

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡5 MarkA Small Step (No. 1 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music), )tuba or & brass editions

MeechanStowellNightingale

128

Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), ) tuba E - or & editions

SOLO

Piano accompaniment published separately‡ See www.abrsm.org/clarifications for further publication details

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COMPOSER
6 Rendall &ThomasTuba from 2023 Grade 1

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Birdie Song, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions‡

7 C. M. Smith & The Barnyard Rag, arr. Pankhurst
B. Johnson
upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡8 African-

All Night, All Day, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡9 Offenbach

Can-can, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions‡

10 Zimmer &I’ve Got My Eye On You (from Pirates of the
Caribbean), arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass
editions ‡AmericanSpiritualMorrisSCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

C majorA minor (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

C majorA minorBass clef E - Tuba
SCALESE - major
C minor (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

E - major
C minorBass clef B - Tuba
SCALESB - major
G minor (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

B - major
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Bass clef C Tuba

Practical Grades

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

C majorA minor (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

C majorA minorBass clef F Tuba
SCALES

F majorD minor (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

F majorD minorSIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 161

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GRADE 2
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

HowardGoodall

Blackadder Theme, arr. Lawrance

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions‡

2 Jock McKenzie Rigaudon (from Parpetudes for Beginner Brass)
SOLO

3 R. & R.

It’s a Small World, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & tuba/E - bass
editions ‡4 Tchaikovsky

Overture (from The Nutcracker), arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & tuba/E - bass
editions ‡Sherman

5 E. Smyth &The March of the Women, arr. Frith
C. M. Hamilton upper part in duet DUET/PIANOThe Big Apple (No. 11 from Skilful Studies) SOLO

Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies (Anglo Music), ) tuba or
E -/B - bass editions ‡7 Trad. Welsh

Men of Harlech, arr. Lawrance or arr. Sparke

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) trombone or & brass
editions ‡ or
No. 58 from Starter Duets for Trombones or Euphoniums(Anglo Music), & edition

8 HookThe Lass of Richmond Hill, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡9 Osborne &Eastenders, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡10 Philip Sparke

Baroque Ballad (No. 46 from Starter Studies)

Philip Sparke: Starter Studies (Anglo Music), ) tuba or
E -/B - bass editions ‡Simon May

SOLO

1

Alden

2 Irvine

On a Southern Balcony (No. 4 from Southland
Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡Sketches), arr. Frith upper part in duet DUET/PIANO
Crimond, arr. Douglas upper part in duet
DUET/PIANO

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), ) tuba
or B - & or E - & editions

3 Andrew Lloyd

Love Changes Everything (from Aspects of Love), Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brassarr. Lawrance
editions ‡4 Mozart

Aria (from The Marriage of Figaro), arr. Lawrance Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions‡

5 John Rutter

A Clare Benediction, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & tuba/E - bass
editions ‡6 Philip Sparke

My Lady’s Pavan

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡7 David A.

A Walk in the Rain

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡8 Bart

Where is Love? (from Oliver!), arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡9 Grétry

Air (from Richard Coeur de Lion), arr. Wastall

P. 44 from Learn as You Play Tuba (Boosey & Hawkes),) edition

10 B. Wiggins

The Unhappy Hippo (No. 5 from Preludes for
Pachyderms)

B. Wiggins: Preludes for Pachyderms for Tuba (R. Smith),)/E - & edition

Wade in the Water, arr. Pankhurst

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡WebberStowellC

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡6 Philip Sparke

upper part DUET

B

Jock McKenzie: Parpetudes for Beginner Brass (Con
Moto), ) tuba E - or & editions

1

AfricanAmerican
Spiritual

upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

2 Blakeson

Chickpea (No. 11 from Smooth Groove) SOLO

Blakeson: Smooth Groove (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & E bass editions

3 Lizzie Davis

Itchy Scratchy (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), ) or & tuba E editions

4 Dave Gale

Swinging Janos (from JazzFX) upper part in duet

Dave Gale: JazzFX (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & tuba/E bass editions

DUET/SOLO

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COMPOSER
5 Gilkyson

Practical Grades

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

The Bare Necessities (from The Jungle Book),arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass
editions ‡6 Jock McKenzie Latin a Go Go (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor
Book for Young Brass Players, Book 1) upper part

The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players,
Book 1 (Con Moto), ) tuba or & editions ‡DUET

7 MarkNightingale

8 MarkNightingale

The Nuthatch (No. 6 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)
SOLO

Ready, Aim, Fire! (No. 4 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)
SOLO

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music), )tuba or & brass editions
Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music), )tuba or & brass editions

9 Christopher

Make Mine a Tuba, arr. Wastall

P. 45 from Learn as You Play Tuba (Boosey & Hawkes),) edition

10 David A.

High Street SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡NortonStowell

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

B -, D majors
A, D minors (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

B -, D majors
A, D minors
Bass clef E - Tuba
SCALES

D -, F majors
C, F minors (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

D -, F majors
C, F minors
Bass clef B - Tuba
SCALES

A -, C majors
G, C minors (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

A -, C majors
G, C minors

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Tuba from 2023 Grade 2

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

B -, D majors
A, D minors (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

B -, D majors
A, D minors
Bass clef F Tuba
SCALES

E -, G majors
D, G minors (natural or harmonic or melodic,
at candidate’s choice)
ARPEGGIOS

E -, G majors
D, G minors

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 162

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GRADE 3
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Aldridge

On Parade, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡DUET/PIANO

Rondo Olympia

3 Peter

Summer Sound SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡4 Patrick Doyle

Hogwart’s March (from Harry Potter and theGoblet of Fire), arr. Lawrance

P. 19 from Win Win (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & tuba/E bass editions ‡5 Dave Gale

Mellowdrama (from JazzFX) upper part in duet

Dave Gale: JazzFX (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & tuba/E bass editions

Meechan

DUET/SOLO

6 Jock McKenzie Russian Ballet (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor

The Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players,
Book 2 (Con Moto), ) tuba or & editions ‡7 Philip SparkeRondino (No. 22 from Skilful Studies) SOLO

Philip Sparke: Skilful Studies (Anglo Music), E -/B - bassor ) tuba editions ‡8 Lizzie Davis

Flamenco Flirt (from Polished Brass)

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), ) or & tuba E editions

Book for Young Brass Players, Book 2)

in D minor (treble clef readers); in F minor (bass clef
readers) SOLO

B

9 Stuart Johnson Jim’s Tune (No. 5 from The Tuneful Tuba) SOLO

Stuart Johnson: The Tuneful Tuba (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

10 Schumann

The Merry Peasant (from Album for the Young),
arr. Wastall

P. 62 from Learn as You Play Tuba (Boosey & Hawkes),) edition

I have a dream, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & tuba/E - bass
editions ‡2 Shostakovich

Waltz (from Jazz Suite No. 2), arr. Lawrance

P. 18 from Win Win (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & tuba/E bass editions ‡3 S. Coleridge-

Oh, the Summer, arr. Frith upper part in duet

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡1

Andersson &Ulvaeus

Taylor

4 F. Price

DUET/PIANOThe Deserted Garden, arr. Pankhurst
upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Pavane, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡6 LucySicilienne

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡7 John FrithBroken Dreams

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡8 HolstJupiter (from The Planets), arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡9 Andrew Lloyd

Close Every Door to Me, arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass
editions ‡10 Andrew Lloyd

The Music of the Night, arr. Lawrance

Winner Scores All (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass
editions ‡Colonel Bogey, arr. Douglas upper part in duet;

Famous Hymns and Marches (Warwick Music), ) tuba
or B - & or E - & editions

WebberWebber1

Alfordwith repeat DUET/PIANO
2 Maurice

Arnold3 Dave Gale

A Canadian Boat Song, arr. Pankhurst
upper part in duet DUET/PIANO

Heads Up (from JazzFX) upper part in duet
DUET/SOLO

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Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡5 FauréPankhurstC

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡2 Tom Davoren

Brass Mix 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡Dave Gale: JazzFX (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & tuba/E bass editions

4 Gershwin

They all laughed, arr. Lawrance

Win Win (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & tuba/E - bass
editions ‡5 Joplin

Easy Winners, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡Piano accompaniment published separately‡ See www.abrsm.org/clarifications for further publication details

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COMPOSER
6 Monty

NormanTuba from 2023 Grade 3

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)James Bond Theme, arr. Lawrance

Easy Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡7 Jock McKenzie Fiesta for Fun (from The Jock McKenzie Tutor

Book for Young Brass Players, Book 2) DUETThe Jock McKenzie Tutor Book for Young Brass Players,
Book 2 (Con Moto), ) tuba or & editions ‡8 Timothy

How’s Tricks? SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 1 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡9 MarkErmie’s Blues (No. 10 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)
SOLO

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music), )tuba or & brass editions

Jumbo’s Jaunt (No. 7 from Preludes for
Pachyderms)

B. Wiggins: Preludes for Pachyderms for Tuba (R. Smith),)/E - & edition

JacksonNightingale

10 B. Wiggins

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details see pages 16–17
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

E -, E majors
C, E minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)
CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on D
ARPEGGIOS

E -, E majors
C, E minors
Bass clef E - Tuba
SCALES

F+ , G majors
E -, G minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)
CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on F
ARPEGGIOS

F+ , G majors
E -, G minors
Bass clef B - Tuba
SCALES

D -, D majors
B -, D minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)
CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on C
ARPEGGIOS

D -, D majors
B -, D minors

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Practical Grades

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALES

E -, E majors
C, E minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)
CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on D
ARPEGGIOS

E -, E majors
C, E minors
Bass clef F Tuba
SCALES

A -, A majors
F, A minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)
CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on G
ARPEGGIOS

A -, A majors
F, A minors

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 162

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GRADE 4
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)John Frith

Jiggedy Jig

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡2 LucyFolk Song

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡3 R. Goodwin

633 Squadron, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡4 Andrea Price

Rapscallion

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡5 J. S. Bach

Musette, arr. Wekselblatt

No. 9 from First Solos for the Tuba Player (G. Schirmer),) edition

6 Lully

Gavotte, arr. Wekselblatt

No. 10 from First Solos for the Tuba Player (G. Schirmer),) edition

7 Rameau

La Villageoise, arr. Wekselblatt

No. 12 from First Solos for the Tuba Player (G. Schirmer),) edition

8 E. BernsteinGreat Escape March, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡9 M.-A.

Prelude to Te Deum, arr. Mowat

Savoir Faire for Tuba/E - Bass (Brass Wind), ) or E - &editions ‡10 Tom Davoren

Beaufort Allegro

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡Sunday at the Boulevard

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡2 Peter Graham

Doyle’s Lament (from Call of the Cossacks)Peter Graham: Gramercy Lyric Album (Gramercy Music),
E - or B - )/& editions ‡3 Grieg

Solveig’s Song (from Peer Gynt), arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡4 David A.

Open Plains

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡5 Tom Davoren

Quiet Moment SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡6 BilkStranger on the Shore, arr. Iveson

Stranger on the A Train for E - Horn or Tuba/E - Bass
(Brass Wind), ) or & editions

7 Andrew Lloyd

All I Ask of You (from Phantom of the Opera),arr. Iveson

Stranger on the A Train for E - Horn or Tuba/E - Bass
(Brass Wind), ) or & editions

8 L. Bernstein

Somewhere (from West Side Story),arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡9 Edward

Folk SongGregson & Ridgeon Nine Miniatures for E - Bass/Tuba(Brass Wind), ) or E - & editions

10 Mozart

Papageno’s Song (from The Magic Flute),arr. Ramskill

From Vivaldi to Fats Waller for Tuba (Brass Wind), ) or
E - & editions

Solar Shorts (from Polished Brass) SOLO

Lizzie Davis: Polished Brass (Brass Wind), ) or & tuba E editions

2 Alberto

Frenesì, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡3 Shanti Paul

Cumbianita para ti

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡4 Joplin

The Entertainer, arr. Lawrance SOLO

Winners Galore (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions‡

5 MarkL’il Basie (No. 13 from Easy Jazzy Styles)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy Styles (Warwick Music), )or & tuba editions

6 D. Bourgeois

Majestic (from Per Tuba ad Astra) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Per Tuba ad Astra (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

7 D. Bourgeois

Pompous (from Per Tuba ad Astra) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Per Tuba ad Astra (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

Pankhurst

Charpentier

B

1

Chris
Augustine

Stowell

WebberGregsonC

1

Lizzie Davis

Dominguez
JayasinhaNightingale

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COMPOSER

Practical Grades

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

8 Stuart Johnson Ragtime Tuba (No. 6 from The Tuneful Tuba)
SOLO

9 MarkThe Shout (No. 17 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes) SOLO

10 Saint-Saëns

L’éléphant, arr. Mowat

Nightingale

Stuart Johnson: The Tuneful Tuba (Brass Wind), ) or &editions
Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music), )tuba or & brass editions

Savoir Faire for Tuba/E - Bass (Brass Wind), ) or E - &editions ‡SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

F major1 oct.

A -, B - majors

a 12thE - major◆

F minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)1 oct.

A, B minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thtongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on B -1 oct.

tongued / slurred

ARPEGGIOS

F major1 oct.

A -, B - majors

a 12thE - major◆

F minor1 oct.

A, B minors

a 12thtongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTH (resolving on tonic)

in the key of B -1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)◆ one octave and down to the dominantBass clef E - Tuba
SCALESA - major

1 oct.

B, D - majors

a 12thF+ major◆

G + minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)1 oct.

C, D minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thtongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on D -1 oct.

tongued / slurred

ARPEGGIOS

138

A - major

1 oct.

B, D - majors

a 12thF+ major◆

G + minor

1 oct.

C, D minors

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Tuba from 2023 Grade 4

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

DOMINANT SEVENTH (resolving on tonic)

in the key of D -◆ one octave and down to the dominantBass clef B - Tuba
SCALESE - major

1 oct.

F+, A - majors

a 12thD - major◆

E - minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)1 oct.

G, A minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thtongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on A -1 oct.

tongued / slurred

ARPEGGIOS

E - major

1 oct.

F+, A - majors

a 12thD - major◆

E - minor

1 oct.

G, A minors

a 12thtongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTH (resolving on tonic)

in the key of A -1 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)◆ one octave and down to the dominantBass clef C Tuba
SCALES

F major1 oct.

A -, B - majors

a 12thE - major◆

F minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)1 oct.

A, B minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thtongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on B -1 oct.

tongued / slurred

ARPEGGIOS

F major1 oct.

A -, B - majors

a 12thE - major◆

F minor1 oct.

A, B minors

a 12thtongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTH (resolving on tonic)

in the key of B -1 oct.

tongued / slurred◆ one octave and down to the dominant
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Bass clef F Tuba

Practical Grades

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESB - major

1 oct.

D -, E - majors

a 12thA - major◆

B - minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)1 oct.

D, E minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thtongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on E -1 oct.

tongued / slurred

ARPEGGIOS

B - major

1 oct.

D -, E - majors

a 12thA - major◆

B - minor

1 oct.

D, E minors

a 12thtongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTH (resolving on tonic)

in the key of E -1 oct.

tongued / slurred◆ one octave and down to the dominant
SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 163

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GRADE 5
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Callum Au

Lethe

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡2 BizetChanson bohème, arr. Lawrance

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡3 David A.

Jam Bouree

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡4 Peter

Final Thought

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡5 David A.

Flennon Study either version SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡6 Andrew

DuncanKangaroo Playtime (No. 24 from 25 Progressive
Studies for New Tuba Players) SOLO

Andrew Duncan: 25 Progressive Studies for New Tuba
Players (Duncan Music Press), ) or & editions

7 Don Haddad

Allegro con brio (3rd movt from Suite for Tuba)

Don Haddad: Suite for Tuba (Shawnee Press), ) edition

8 Jacob

Mazurka (No. 6 from Tuba Suite)

Jacob: Tuba Suite (Boosey & Hawkes), ) edition

9 Jacob

Scottish (No. 6 from Six Little Tuba Pieces)

Stowell

MeechanStowell

10 Stuart Johnson Wagner Tubas (No. 8 from The Tuneful Tuba)
SOLO

B

1

Peter Graham Lady Stewart’s Air

Peter Graham: Gramercy Favourites (Gramercy Music),
E - or B - )/& editions ‡2 Shanti Paul

By the River

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡3 LucyGone, Not Forgotten

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡4 John Frith

Canzona

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡5 AndrewA Lazy Summer’s Day at Brontë Falls (No. 3
from A Haworth Suite)

Andrew Duncan: A Haworth Suite (The Music
Company), )/E - & /B - & edition

Jayasinha

Pankhurst

Duncan6 Duke Ellington Mood Indigo, arr. Iveson

Stranger on the A Train for E - Horn or Tuba/E - Bass
(Brass Wind), ) or & editions

7 Saint-Saëns

Le cygne (The Swan), arr. Wyss

The Thomas Wyss Tuba Collection (Kirklees Music),
E - & edition

8 Sherwin &A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square,arr. Ledbury

Big Chillers for Tuba/E - Bass (Brass Wind), ) or E - &editions

9 VaughanNo. 1 (from Six Studies in English Folksong)

Vaughan Williams: Six Studies in English Folk Song
(Stainer & Bell), ) edition

10 Vivaldi

Largo (from Winter), arr. Ramskill

From Vivaldi to Fats Waller for Tuba (Brass Wind), ) or
E - & editions

The Turkey (No. 22 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes)

Mark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music), )tuba or & brass editions& Bigard

Maschwitz

Williams

C

Jacob: Six Little Tuba Pieces (Emerson), )/E - & edition

Stuart Johnson: The Tuneful Tuba (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

1

Mark
Nightingale

2 Shri Sriram

SOLO

Koli

Brass Mix 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡3 John Williams Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark),

Great Winners (Brass Wind), ) tuba or & brass editions ‡4 Tom Davoren

Lindy Hop!

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡5 Peter

Air SOLO

Shining Brass, Book 2 (ABRSM), )/& brass edition ‡6 Mark Elvin

Sacred Spirit (No. 7 from Journeys by Tuba)
SOLO

Mark Elvin: Journeys by Tuba (Mucky Herbert Music), )or & editions

7 Grieg

In the Hall of the Mountain King (from Peer
Gynt), arr. Wekselblatt

No. 6 from First Solos for the Tuba Player (G. Schirmer),) edition

8 MarkHillbilly (No. 16 from Easy Jazzy ’Tudes) SOLOMark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music), )tuba or & brass editions

arr. Lawrance

MeechanNightingale

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COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

9 Strayhorn

Take the A Train, arr. Iveson

Stranger on the A Train for E - Horn or Tuba/E - Bass
(Brass Wind), & or ) editions

10 Alec Wilder

Effie Goes Folk Dancing (5th movt from Suite
No. 1 (‘Effie Suite’) for Tuba)

Alec Wilder: Suite No. 1 (‘Effie Suite’) for Tuba (Margun
Music), ) edition

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

B, C, D - majors

a 12thG major2 oct.

B -, C + minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12thF minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)◆G minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on G

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

WHOLE-TONE SCALE

starting on G
ARPEGGIOS

B, C, D - majors

a 12thG major2 oct.

B -, C + minors

a 12thF minor◆G minor2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of C and D -2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on G

◆ one octave and down to the dominantBass clef E - Tuba
SCALES

D, E -, E majors
B - major
C + , E minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)G + minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)B - minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12th2 oct.
a 12th◆tongued / slurred

2 oct.

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on B -2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

WHOLE-TONE SCALE

starting on B -142

Practical GradesBass clef E - Tuba

Tuba from 2023 Grade 5

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

a 12th2 oct.
a 12thtongued / slurred

ARPEGGIOS

D, E -, E majors
B - major
C + , E minors
G + minor
B - minor◆
2 oct.

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of E - and E

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on B -◆ one octave and down to the dominantBass clef B - Tuba
SCALES

A, B -, B majors
F majorG + , B minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)E - minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)
F minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12th2 oct.
a 12th◆tongued / slurred

2 oct.

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on F

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurreda 12th2 oct.
a 12thtongued / slurred

WHOLE-TONE SCALE

starting on F
ARPEGGIOS

A, B -, B majors
F majorG + , B minors
E - minor
F minor◆2 oct.

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of B - and B

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on F

◆ one octave and down to the dominant143

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Practical Grades

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

B, C, D - majors
G majorB -, C + minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)
F minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)G minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12th2 oct.
a 12th◆tongued / slurred

2 oct.

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on G

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurreda 12th2 oct.
a 12thtongued / slurred

WHOLE-TONE SCALE

starting on G
ARPEGGIOS

B, C, D - majors
G majorB -, C + minors
F minorG minor◆2 oct.

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of C and D -2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on G

◆ one octave and down to the dominantBass clef F Tuba
SCALES

E, F, F+ majors
C majorE -, F+ minors(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)B - minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)
C minor(harmonic or melodic, at candidate’s choice)a 12th2 oct.
a 12th◆tongued / slurred

2 oct.

CHROMATIC SCALE

starting on C

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurreda 12th2 oct.
a 12thtongued / slurred

WHOLE-TONE SCALE

starting on C
ARPEGGIOS

E, F, F+ majors
C majorE -, F+ minors
B - minor
C minor144◆
2 oct.

Practical GradesBass clef F Tuba

Tuba from 2023 Grade 5

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of F and F+DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on C

◆ one octave and down to the dominant
SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 164

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GRADE 6
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

Arban

The Carnival of Venice, arr. Wekselblatt

No. 17 from First Solos for the Tuba Player (G. Schirmer),) edition

2 Schumann

The Happy Farmer, arr. Wekselblatt

No. 2 from First Solos for the Tuba Player (G. Schirmer),) edition

3 A. Beach

The Returning Hunter (No. 2 from Eskimos,
Op. 64), arr. Sauer

A. Beach: Eskimos, Op. 64 for Tuba or Bass Trombone(Cherry Classics Music), ) edition

4 BizetChanson du Toreador, arr. Mowat

Savoir Faire for Tuba/E - Bass (Brass Wind), ) or E - &editions ‡5 Blazhevich

No. 11 (from 70 Studies for B - Tuba, Vol. 1) SOLO

Blazhevich: 70 Studies for B - Tuba, Vol. 1 (Robert KingLeduc), ) edition

6 Mark Elvin

Pushed to the Limit (No. 12 from Journeys byTuba) SOLOMark Elvin: Journeys by Tuba (Mucky Herbert Music), &or ) editions

7 Charles

Pompous March (5th movt from Mini-Suite for
Solo Tuba) SOLOCharles Ingram: Mini-Suite for Solo Tuba (Cimarron
Music Press), ) edition

1

IngramB

8 Jacob

Hornpipe (No. 2 from Tuba Suite)

Jacob: Tuba Suite (Boosey & Hawkes), ) edition

9 Kopprasch

Study No. 26 SOLO

Kopprasch: 60 Selected Studies for B - Tuba (Robert
King-Leduc), ) edition ‡10 Vivaldi

Allegro (from Sonata No. 3), arr. Swanson

Vivaldi: Allegro (from Sonata No. 3) (Alfred), ) edition

A. Beach

Arctic Night (No. 1 from Eskimos, Op. 64),
arr. Sauer

A. Beach: Eskimos, Op. 64 for Tuba or Bass Trombone(Cherry Classics Music), ) edition

2 Frackenpohl

Lento (2nd movt from Concertino for Tuba)

Frackenpohl: Concertino for Tuba (Leduc), ) edition

3 HandelAdagio (3rd movt from Sonata in C minor,
HWV 366, Op. 1 No. 8), arr. Foster

Handel: Sonata in C minor for Tuba (Warwick Music),)/E - & edition

4 H. Mancini

Moon River, arr. Iveson

5 Mozart

Romanza (from Horn Concerto No. 4), arr. Woods Classics for Tuba (Studio Music), )/Eb & edition& Death Romanza only

6 Rimsky-

Andante cantabile (from Concerto),
arr. Voxman with cadenza

Concert and Contest Collection for Tuba (Rubank), )edition7 Philip Sparke

Berceuse (No. 2 from Super Solos for Tuba)

Philip Sparke: Super Solos for Tuba (Anglo Music), )edition8 Philip Sparke

Reverie

Philip Sparke: Reverie (Anglo Music), ) edition

9 John Sweden

Waltz La Souterraine

John Sweden: Waltz La Souterraine (Warwick Music),)/E - & edition

Happy (from Per Tuba ad Astra) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Per Tuba ad Astra (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

1

KorsakovC

1

D. Bourgeois

2 Mark Elvin

Stealthy Approach (No. 11 from Journeys by Tuba) Mark Elvin: Journeys by Tuba (Mucky Herbert Music), )SOLO
or & editions

3 Don Haddad

Allegro Maestoso (1st movt from Suite for Tuba) Don Haddad: Suite for Tuba (Shawnee Press), ) edition

4 Jacob

Bourree (No. 4 from Tuba Suite)

Jacob: Tuba Suite (Boosey & Hawkes), ) edition

5 Lynn Blake

Calling the Pod (No. 1 from Whale Songs) SOLO

Lynn Blake John: Whale Songs (Cimarron Music Press),) editionJohn

6 Jock McKenzie Soca (from Rhythms of Life) SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Rhythms of Life (Con Moto), ) tuba or &brass editions

7 MarkMark Nightingale: Easy Jazzy ’Tudes (Warwick Music), )tuba or & brass editions

Nightingale

146

Let’s Face the Music for Tuba/E - Bass (Brass Wind), )or & editions

Transposition Blues (No. 27 from Easy Jazzy’Tudes) SOLO

Piano accompaniment published separately‡ See www.abrsm.org/clarifications for further publication details

Practical Grades

COMPOSER

Tuba from 2023 Grade 6

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

8 Jim Parker

Soldier, Soldier

The Music of Jim Parker for Tuba/E - Bass (Brass Wind),) or E - & editions

9 Philip Sparke

Chicago Blues (No. 5 from Super Solos for Tuba)

Philip Sparke: Super Solos for Tuba (Anglo Music), )edition

10 Waller

Ain’t misbehavin’, arr. Ledbury

Big Chillers for Tuba/E - Bass (Brass Wind), ) or E - &editions

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17 & 19
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

D, E - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thG, A - /G + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

B - major

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on G and A WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on G and A ARPEGGIOSD, E - majors and minors

a 12thG, A - /G + majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of G and A -a 12thin the key of D -2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on G +2 oct.

tongued / slurredBass clef E - Tuba

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESF, F+ majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thB -, B majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

D - major

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on B - and B
WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on B - and B
ARPEGGIOS

F, F+ majors and minors

a 12thB -, B majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / slurred147

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Bass clef E - Tuba

Practical Grades

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of B - and B

a 12thin the key of E

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on B

2 oct.

tongued / slurredBass clef B - Tuba

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESC, D -/C + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thF, F+ majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

A - major

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on F and F+WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on F and F+
ARPEGGIOS

C, D -/C + majors and minors

a 12thF, F+ majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of F and F+

a 12thin the key of B

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on F+

2 oct.

tongued / slurredBass clef C Tuba

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

D, E - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thG, A -/G + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

B - major

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on G and A WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on G and A ARPEGGIOS

148

D, E - majors and minors

a 12thG, A -/G + majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / slurredPractical GradesBass clef C Tuba

Tuba from 2023 Grade 6

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of G and A -a 12thin the key of D -2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on G +2 oct.

tongued / slurredBass clef F Tuba

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

G, A -/G + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thC, D -/C + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

E - major

1 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on C and D WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on C and D ARPEGGIOSG, A -/G + majors and minors

a 12thC, D -/C + majors and minors

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of C and D -a 12thin the key of F+

2 oct.

tongued / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTH

starting on C +2 oct.

tongued / slurred

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 165

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GRADE 7
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

A. Besozzi

Allegro (from Sonata No. 6), arr. Mowat

Bombardment for Tuba/E - Bass (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

2 Blazhevich

No. 20 (from 70 Studies for B - Tuba, Vol. 1) SOLO Blazhevich: 70 Studies for B - Tuba, Vol. 1 (Robert KingLeduc), ) edition

3 Blazhevich

No. 21 (from 70 Studies for B - Tuba, Vol. 1) SOLO

Blazhevich: 70 Studies for B - Tuba, Vol. 1 (Robert KingLeduc), ) edition

4 Frackenpohl

Variations for Tuba (‘The Cobbler’s Bench’)

Frackenpohl: Variations For Tuba (‘The Cobbler’s Bench’)(Shawnee Press), ) edition

with cadenza
5 HandelAndante and Allegro, arr. Wyss

6 Jacob

Galop (No. 8 from Tuba Suite) with printed

The Thomas Wyss Tuba Collection (Kirklees Music),
E - & edition
Jacob: Tuba Suite (Boosey & Hawkes), ) edition

cadenzaB

7 Kopprasch

Study No. 34 SOLO

8 Mozart

Rondo (from Horn Concerto No. 4), arr. Woods & No. 4 from Classics for Tuba (Studio Music), )/E - &edition
Death Rondo only

9 Senaillé

Introduction and Allegro spiritoso, arr. Catelinet Senaillé: Introduction and Allegro spiritoso (Hinrichsen),)/E - & /B - & edition

10 York

Dolphins (No. 3 from Sea Dreams)

1

Arutiunian

Kernwith printed cadenza

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, arr. Iveson

Let’s Face the Music for Tuba/E - Bass (Brass Wind), )or & editions

Horovitz: Tuba Concerto (Studio Music), )/E - & edition

Andante (2nd movt from Tuba Concerto)

5 A. Ridout

Lento (2nd movt from Concertino for Tuba)

A. Ridout: Concertino for Tuba (Emerson), ) edition

6 Philip Sparke

A Song for Susie

Philip Sparke: A Song For Susie (Anglo Music), )/E - &edition7 Philip Sparke

September Song (No. 9 from Super Solos for
Tuba)

Philip Sparke: Super Solos for Tuba (Anglo Music), )edition

8 Vaughan

Romanza (2nd movt from Concerto for Bass
Tuba)

Vaughan Williams: Concerto for Bass Tuba (OUP), )edition9 Alec Wilder

Effie Chases a Monkey and Effie Falls in Love
(from Suite No. 1 (‘Effie Suite’) for Tuba)

Alec Wilder: Suite No. 1 (‘Effie Suite’) for Tuba (Margun
Music), ) edition

10 York

Peacefully (2nd movt from Elegy for an Angel)

York: Elegy for an Angel (Cimarron Music Press), )editionCommodo (No. 4 from Fantasy Pieces for Tuba)

D. Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Tuba (Brass Wind), )or & editions

1

D. Bourgeois

SOLO

2 D. Bourgeois

Convivial (from Per Tuba ad Astra) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Per Tuba ad Astra (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

3 Andrew

A Cat and Mouse Chase Down Haworth Main
Street! (No. 4 from A Haworth Suite)

Andrew Duncan: A Haworth Suite (The Music
Company), )/E - & /B - & edition

4 John FrithTuba Treat

5 Hindemith

Allegro pesante (1st movt from Sonata for Bass
Tuba)

Duncan150

Anna Baadsvik: My Swedish Heart (Ovation), ) edition

4 Horovitz

Williams

C

York: Sea Dreams (Cimarron Music Press), ) edition

Andante sostenuto (2nd movt from Concerto for Arutiunian: Concerto for Tuba (Editions BIM), ) edition
Tuba)

2 Anna Baadsvik My Swedish Heart
3 Harbach &Kopprasch: 60 Selected Studies for B - Tuba (Robert
King-Leduc), ) edition ‡‡ See www.abrsm.org/clarifications for further publication details

John Frith: Tuba Treat (Camden Music), )/E - & edition
Hindemith: Sonata for Bass Tuba (Schott), ) edition

Practical Grades

COMPOSER
6 Lynn BlakeJohn

Tuba from 2023 Grade 7

PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)The Orca (No. 4 from Whale Songs) SOLO

Lynn Blake John: Whale Songs (Cimarron Music Press),) edition

7 Jock McKenzie Dixieland (from Rhythms of Life) SOLO
8 R. Newsome

Bass in the Ballroom with printed cadenza

9 Stephen

Tuba Copper

Roberts

Jock McKenzie: Rhythms of Life (Con Moto), ) tuba or &brass editions
R. Newsome: Bass in the Ballroom (Studio Music), ) or

& editions

Stephen Roberts: Tuba Copper (Tanglewind Music), )/&editionSCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17, 19, 21 & 25
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

D - /C + , E majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thA, B - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALE

D majorsee p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

G major
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on A and B WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on A and B ARPEGGIOS

D - /C + , E majors and minors

a 12thA, B - majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIO

D majorsee p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of F+ and A

a 12thin the keys of D and E -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on A and B -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurredBass clef E - Tuba

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESE, G majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thC, D -/C + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALE

F majorsee p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

B - major

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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on C and D WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on C and D ARPEGGIOSE, G majors and minors

a 12thC, D -/C + majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIO

F majorsee p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of A and C

a 12thin the keys of F and F+

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on C and C +2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurredBass clef B - Tuba

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

B, D majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thG, A -/G + majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALE

C majorsee p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

F major
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on G and A WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on G and A ARPEGGIOSB, D majors and minors

a 12thG, A -/G + majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIO

C majorsee p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of E and G

a 12thin the keys of C and D -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on G and G +152

2 oct.

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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

D -/C +, E majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thA, B - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALE

D majorsee p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

G major
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on A and B WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on A and B ARPEGGIOSD -/C +, E majors and minors

a 12thA, B - majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIO

D majorsee p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of F+ and A

a 12thin the keys of D and E -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on A and B -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurredBass clef F Tuba

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

F+, A majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

a 12thD, E - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALE

G majorsee p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALE IN THIRDS

C major
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on D and E WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on D and E ARPEGGIOSF+, A majors and minors

a 12thD, E - majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIO

G majorsee p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the keys of B and D

a 12thin the keys of G and A -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on D and E -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 166

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GRADE 8
PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: ABRSM Grade 5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical
Grades solo Jazz instrument. For alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.
THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C; for further details see
pages 14–16
A

1

COMPOSERPIECE / WORK / ARRANGER

Blazhevich

No. 27 (from 70 Studies for B - Tuba, Vol. 1) SOLO Blazhevich: 70 Studies for B - Tuba, Vol. 1 (Robert KingLeduc), ) edition
Allegro moderato (No. 6 from Fantasy Pieces forTuba) SOLO

3 D. Bourgeois

Complex (from Per Tuba ad Astra) SOLO

D. Bourgeois: Per Tuba ad Astra (Brass Wind), ) or &editions

4 Jonathan

Moderato (No. 10 from Ten Progressive Studies
for Tuba) SOLO

Jonathan Cranston: Ten Progressive Studies for Tuba
(Con Moto), )/& edition

5 Andrew

A Fanfare by Jove! (No. 1 from 15 Advanced
Studies for Tuba) SOLO

Andrew Duncan: 15 Advanced Studies for Tuba (basedon orchestral excerpts) (Duncan Music Press), ) or &editions

6 Horovitz

Allegro (1st movt from Tuba Concerto)

Horovitz: Tuba Concerto (Studio Music), )/E - & edition

7 Kopprasch

Study No. 50 SOLO

Kopprasch: 60 Selected Studies for B - Tuba (Robert
King-Leduc), ) edition ‡8 Anthony Plog

Freely and Allegro vivace (No. 2 and No. 3 fromThree Miniatures for Tuba)

Anthony Plog: Three Miniatures for Tuba (Editions BIM),) edition

9 Vaughan

Prelude (1st movt from Concerto for Bass Tuba)
with printed cadenza

Vaughan Williams: Concerto for Bass Tuba (OUP), )edition ‡Finale–Rondo alla tedesca (3rd movt from
Concerto for Bass Tuba) with printed cadenza

Vaughan Williams: Concerto for Bass Tuba (OUP), )editionAndante cantabile (2nd movt from Sonata for
Tuba, Op. 204)

D. Bourgeois: Sonata for Tuba, Op. 204 (Brass Wind), )or & editions

DuncanWilliams

10 Vaughan

Williams

1

D. Bourgeois

2 GluckDance of the Blessed Spirits (from Orfeo ed
Euridice), arr. Woods & Death

No. 2 from Classics for Tuba (Studio Music), )/E - &edition3 Edward

Lento e Mesto (2nd movt from Tuba Concerto)

Edward Gregson: Tuba Concerto (Novello), ) edition

Gregsonstart at fig. 13

4 Lebedev

Concerto in One Movement, arr. Ostrander

Lebedev: Concerto in One Movement (Concerto No. 1)(Hofmeister), ) edition

5 LucyNightlights

Lucy Pankhurst: Nightlights for Tuba (Prima Vista
Musikk), ) edition

PankhurstC

D. Bourgeois: Fantasy Pieces for Tuba (Brass Wind), )or & editions

2 D. Bourgeois

Cranston

B

PUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

6 Simon Proctor Ysano (from Tuber Music)

Simon Proctor: Tuber Music (Brass Wind), ) or E - &editions

7 Tomasi

ignoring optional cut

Tomasi: Être ou ne pas être (Monologue d’Hamlet)(Leduc), ) edition

8 YorkIn (2nd movt from Directions)

York: Directions (Cimarron Music Press), ) edition

9 YorkYoung Corn (No. 2 from Four Paintings by Grant
Wood)

York: Four Paintings by Grant Wood (Cimarron Music
Press), ) edition

Fantasy for Tuba, Op. 102 SOLO

M. Arnold: Fantasy for Tuba, Op. 102 (Faber), ) edition

1

M. ArnoldÊtre ou ne pas être (from Monologue d’Hamlet)

2 Blazhevich

No. 32 (from 70 Studies for B - Tuba, Vol. 1) SOLO Blazhevich: 70 Studies for B - Tuba, Vol. 1 (Robert KingLeduc), ) edition

3 Brahms

Hungarian Dance No. 5, arr. Woods & Death

4 John FrithHailstorm

5 Edward

Allegro giocoso (3rd movt from Tuba Concerto)

GregsonNo. 3 from Classics for Tuba (Studio Music), ) or E - &editions
John Frith: Hailstorm (Warwick Music), )/E - & edition

Edward Gregson: Tuba Concerto (Novello), ) edition

with cadenza on p. 9

‡ See www.abrsm.org/clarifications for further publication details

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PIECE / WORK / ARRANGERPUBLICATION (PUBLISHER)

6 Hindemith

Variationen–Moderato, commodo (3rd movt
from Sonata for Bass Tuba)

Hindemith: Sonata for Bass Tuba (Schott), ) edition

7 Charles

Faux Gigue (6th movt from Mini-Suite for SoloTuba) SOLOCharles Ingram: Mini-Suite for Solo Tuba (Cimarron
Music Press), ) edition

Ingram8 Jock McKenzie Rock (from Rhythms of Life) SOLO

Jock McKenzie: Rhythms of Life (Con Moto), ) tuba or &brass editions

9 V. Monti

Csardas, arr. Reift

V. Monti: Csardas (Editions Marc Reift), ) or E - & or B - &editions

10 York

Out and About (1st movt from Directions)

York: Directions (Cimarron Music Press), ) edition

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS: from memory; for further details (including examples) see pages 16–17, 19, 21 & 25
Treble clef

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

F major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

a 12thF+ , B, C majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALES

A - major
G harmonic minor

see p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALES IN THIRDS

A, B - majors
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on F+ , B and C
WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on B and C
ARPEGGIOS

F major and minor

a 12thF+ , B, C majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIOS

A - major
G minorsee p. 21

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the key of B -a 12thin the keys of B, E and F

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on F+ , B and C

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurredBass clef E - Tuba

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

156

A -/G + major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

a 12thA, D, E - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

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Tuba from 2023 Grade 8

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

see p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALES

B majorB - harmonic minor
SCALES IN THIRDS

C, D - majors
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on A, D and E WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on D and E ARPEGGIOSA -/G + major and minor

a 12thA, D, E - majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIOSB majorB - minor

see p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the key of D -a 12thin the keys of D, G and A -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on A, D and E -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurredBass clef B - Tuba

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESE - major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

a 12thE, A, B - majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALES

F+ major
F harmonic minor

see p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALES IN THIRDS

G, A - majors
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on E, A and B WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on A and B ARPEGGIOS

E - major and minor

a 12thE, A, B - majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIOS

F+ major
F minorsee p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the key of A -a 12thin the keys of A, D and E -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on E, A and B -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurredBass clef C Tuba

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALES

F major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

a 12thF+ , B, C majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALES

A - major
G harmonic minor

see p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALES IN THIRDS

A, B - majors
CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on F+, B and C
WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on B and C
ARPEGGIOS

F major and minor

a 12thF+, B, C majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIOS

A - major
G minorsee p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the key of B -a 12thin the keys of B, E and F

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on F+, B and C

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurredBass clef F Tuba

RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

SCALESB - major and minor(minor harmonic and melodic)

a 12thB, E, F majors and minors(minors harmonic and melodic)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE SCALES

D - major
C harmonic minor

see p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SCALES IN THIRDS

D, E - majors

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RANGE

ARTICULATION (chosen by the examiner)

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

CHROMATIC SCALES

starting on B, E and F
WHOLE-TONE SCALES

starting on E and F
ARPEGGIOS

B - major and minor

a 12thB, E, F majors and minors

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

EXTENDED-RANGE ARPEGGIOS

D - major
C minorsee p. 25

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DOMINANT SEVENTHS (resolving on tonic)

in the key of E -a 12thin the keys of E, A and B -2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

DIMINISHED SEVENTHS

starting on B, E and F

2 oct.

legato-tongued / staccato / slurred

SIGHT-READING: a short piece of previously unseen music; for further details see pages 18 & 26–28
AURAL TESTS: given by the examiner from the piano; for further details see pages 160 & 167

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Aural test requirements
Included in all Practical Music graded exams*
Listening lies at the heart of all good music-making. Developing aural awareness is fundamental
to musical training because having a ‘musical ear’ impacts on all aspects of musicianship.
Singing, both silently in the head and out loud, is one of the best ways to develop the ‘musical ear’.
It connects the internal imagining of sound, the ‘inner ear’, with the external creation of it, without
the necessity of mechanically having to ‘find the note’ on an instrument (important though thatconnection is). By integrating aural activities in imaginative ways in the lesson, preparation for
the Aural tests within an exam will be a natural extension of what is already an essential part ofthe learning experience.

In the exam
Aural tests are an integral part of all Practical Music graded exams.
The tests are given by the examiner from the piano. For any test that requires a sung response,
pitch rather than vocal quality is being assessed. The examiner will be happy to adapt to the vocal
range of the candidate, whose responses may be sung to any vowel (or consonant followed by avowel), hummed or whistled (and at a different octave, if appropriate).
The information on pages 161–167 sets out the tasks that candidates will be asked to complete in the exam.

Assessment
Some tests allow for a second attempt or for an additional playing by the examiner, if necessary.
The examiner will also be ready to prompt, where helpful, although this may affect the assessment.
Marks are not awarded for each individual test or deducted for mistakes; instead they reflect thecandidate’s overall response in this component. The marking criteria for the Aural tests are given
on page 175.

Supporting publications
For practice purposes, sample Aural tests are published by ABRSM. Examples of the tests for
Grades Initial to 8 are given in Specimen Aural Tests. More examples for Grades 1 to 8 are given in
Aural Training in Practice. Purchasing these books is not a requirement.

Deaf or hearing-impaired candidates
Deaf or hearing-impaired candidates may choose alternative tests in place of the standard tests,
if requested at the time of booking the exam. Further information, including the syllabus for thealternative tests, is available at www.abrsm.org/specificneeds.

* A different set of tests apply to Jazz and Singing for Musical Theatre exams

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INITIAL GRADE*
A To clap the pulse of a piece played by the examiner. The examiner will start playing the passage, and the candidate should join in as soon as possible, clapping in time.
B To clap as ‘echoes’ the rhythm of two phrases played by the examiner. The phrases will be
two bars long, in three or four time, and consist of a melody line only. The examiner will countin two bars. After the examiner has played each phrase, the candidate should clap back therhythm as an ‘echo’ without a pause, keeping in time.
C To sing as ‘echoes’ two phrases played by the examiner. The phrases will be one bar long in
4/4 time. They will be in a major key, and within the range of tonic–mediant. First the examiner
will play the key-chord and the starting note (the tonic) and then count in two bars. After theexaminer has played each phrase, the candidate should sing back the echo without a pause,
keeping in time.
D To answer a question about one feature of a piece played by the examiner. Before playing,
the examiner will tell the candidate which feature the question will be about. It will be about
dynamics (loud/quiet) or articulation (smooth/detached).

GRADE 1
A To clap the pulse of a piece played by the examiner, and to identify whether it is in two timeor three time. The examiner will start playing the passage, and the candidate should join in assoon as possible, clapping in time and giving a louder clap on the strong beats. The examiner
will then ask whether the music is in two time or three time. The candidate is not required tostate the time signature.
B To sing as ‘echoes’ three phrases played by the examiner. The phrases will be two bars long,in a major key, and within the range of tonic–mediant. First the examiner will play the key-chord
and the starting note (the tonic) and then count in two bars. After the examiner has playedeach phrase, the candidate should sing back the echo without a pause, keeping in time.
C To identify where a change in pitch occurs during a phrase played by the examiner. The
phrase will be two bars long, in a major key, and the change will affect only one of the notes.
First the examiner will play the key-chord and the tonic and then count in two bars. The
examiner will play the phrase twice, making the change in the second playing, after which
the candidate should state whether the change was near the beginning or near the end. If
necessary, the examiner will play both versions of the phrase again (although this may affectthe assessment).
D To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner. Before playing,
the examiner will tell the candidate which two features the questions will be about. The firstwill be: dynamics (loud/quiet, or sudden/gradual changes); the second will be articulation(smooth/detached).

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GRADE 2
A To clap the pulse of a piece played by the examiner, and to identify whether it is in two timeor three time. The examiner will start playing the passage, and the candidate should join in assoon as possible, clapping in time and giving a louder clap on the strong beats. The examiner
will then ask whether the music is in two time or three time. The candidate is not required tostate the time signature.
B To sing as ‘echoes’ three phrases played by the examiner. The phrases will be two bars long,in a major key, and within the range of tonic–dominant. First the examiner will play the keychord and the starting note (the tonic) and then count in two bars. After the examiner has
played each phrase, the candidate should sing back the echo without a pause, keeping in time.
C To identify a change in either pitch or rhythm during a phrase played by the examiner. The
phrase will be two bars long, in a major key. First the examiner will play the key-chord and thetonic and then count in two bars. The examiner will play the phrase twice, making the change
in the second playing, after which the candidate should identify the change by describing it,
or singing/clapping. If necessary, the examiner will play both versions of the phrase again(although this may affect the assessment).
D To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner. Before playing,
the examiner will tell the candidate which two features the questions will be about. The firstwill be one of the following: dynamics (loud/quiet, or sudden/gradual changes), articulation(smooth/detached); the second will be tempo (becoming slower/faster, or staying the same).

GRADE 3
A To clap the pulse of a piece played by the examiner, and to identify whether it is in two time,
three time or four time. The examiner will start playing the passage, and the candidate should
join in as soon as possible, clapping in time and giving a louder clap on the strong beats. The
examiner will then ask whether the music is in two time, three time or four time. The candidate is not required to state the time signature.
B To sing as ‘echoes’ three phrases played by the examiner. The phrases will be two bars long,in a major or minor key, and within the range of an octave. First the examiner will play the keychord and the starting note and then count in two bars. After the examiner has played eachphrase, the candidate should sing back the echo without a pause, keeping in time.
C To identify a change in either pitch or rhythm during a phrase played by the examiner. The
phrase will be up to four bars long, in a major or minor key. First the examiner will play the
key-chord and the tonic and then count in two bars. The examiner will play the phrase twice,
making the change in the second playing, after which the candidate should identify the change
by describing it, or singing/clapping. If necessary, the examiner will play both versions of thephrase again (although this may affect the assessment).
D To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner. Before playing,
the examiner will tell the candidate which two features the questions will be about. The firstwill be one of the following: dynamics (loud/quiet, or sudden/gradual changes), articulation(smooth/detached), tempo (becoming slower/faster, or staying the same); the second will
be tonality (major/minor key).
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GRADE 4
A To sing or play from memory a melody played twice by the examiner. The melody will bewithin the range of an octave, in a major or minor key with up to three sharps or flats. Firstthe examiner will play the key-chord and the starting note and then count in two bars. (If thecandidate chooses to play, the examiner will also name the key-chord and the starting note,as appropriate for the instrument. This option is only available to instruments pitched in C,
B -, E - or F.) If necessary, the examiner will play the melody again and allow a second attempt(although this may affect the assessment).
B To sing five notes from score in free time. The candidate may choose to sing from treble orbass clef. The notes will be within the range of a third above and below the tonic in the key ofC, F or G major. The test will begin and end on the tonic and will not contain intervals greaterthan a third. First the examiner will name and play the key-chord and the starting note. If
necessary, the examiner will help the candidate by playing and identifying the correct note
if any note is sung at the wrong pitch.
C (i) To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner.  Before
playing, the examiner will tell the candidate which two features the questions will be about.
The first will be one of the following: dynamics, articulation, tempo, tonality; the second
will be character.
(ii) To clap the rhythm of the notes in an extract from the same piece, and to identify
whether it is in two time, three time or four time. The examiner will play the extract twice(unharmonised), after which the candidate should clap back the rhythm. The examiner
will then ask whether the music is in two time, three time or four time. The candidate is
not required to state the time signature.

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GRADE 5
A To sing or play from memory a melody played twice by the examiner. The melody will bewithin the range of an octave, in a major or minor key with up to three sharps or flats. Firstthe examiner will play the key-chord and the starting note and then count in two bars. (If thecandidate chooses to play, the examiner will also name the key-chord and the starting note,as appropriate for the instrument. This option is only available to instruments pitched in C,
B -, E - or F.) If necessary, the examiner will play the melody again and allow a second attempt(although this may affect the assessment).
B To sing six notes from score in free time. The candidate may choose to sing from treble orbass clef. The notes will be within the range of a fifth above and a fourth below the tonic, ina major key with up to two sharps or flats. The test will begin and end on the tonic and will
not contain intervals greater than a third, except for the rising fourth from dominant to tonic.
First the examiner will name and play the key-chord and the starting note. If necessary, theexaminer will help the candidate by playing and identifying the correct note if any note is sungat the wrong pitch.
C (i) To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner.  Before
playing, the examiner will tell the candidate which two features the questions will be about.
The first will be one of the following: dynamics, articulation, tempo, tonality, character; thesecond will be style and period.
(ii) To clap the rhythm of the notes in an extract from the same piece, and to identify
whether it is in two time, three time or four time. The examiner will play the extract twice(unharmonised), after which the candidate should clap back the rhythm. The examiner
will then ask whether the music is in two time, three time or four time. The candidate is
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GRADE 6
A To sing or play from memory the upper part of a two-part phrase played twice by theexaminer. The upper part will be within the range of an octave, in a major or minor key withup to three sharps or flats. First the examiner will play the key-chord and the starting note andthen count in two bars. (If the candidate chooses to play, the examiner will also name the keychord and the starting note, as appropriate for the instrument. This option is only available
to instruments pitched in C, B -, E - or F.) If necessary, the examiner will play the phrase again
and allow a second attempt (although this may affect the assessment).
B To sing a melody from score, with an accompaniment played by the examiner. The candidate
may choose to sing from treble or bass clef. The melody will be within the range of an octave,
in a major or minor key with up to three sharps or flats. First the examiner will name and play
the key-chord and the starting note and then give the pulse. A brief period of preparation will
follow during which the candidate may sing out loud. The examiner will play the key-chord
and the starting note again and then count in two bars. If necessary, the examiner will allow asecond attempt (although this may affect the assessment).
C To identify the cadence at the end of a phrase as perfect or imperfect. The phrase will be in a
major or minor key and will be played twice by the examiner. The chords forming the cadence
will be in root position. Before the first playing, the examiner will play the key-chord.
D (i) To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner.  Before
playing, the examiner will tell the candidate which two features the questions will be about.
The first will be: texture or structure; the second will be one of the following: dynamics,
articulation, tempo, tonality, character, style and period, texture/structure.
(ii) To clap the rhythm of the notes in an extract from the same piece, and to identify
whether it is in two time, three time or four time. The examiner will play the extract twice(unharmonised), after which the candidate should clap back the rhythm. The examiner
will then ask whether the music is in two time, three time or four time. The candidate is
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GRADE 7
A To sing or play from memory the lower part of a two-part phrase played twice by theexaminer. The lower part will be within the range of an octave, in a major or minor key withup to three sharps or flats. First the examiner will play the key-chord and the starting note andthen count in two bars. (If the candidate chooses to play, the examiner will also name the keychord and the starting note, as appropriate for the instrument. This option is only available
to instruments pitched in C, B -, E - or F.) If necessary, the examiner will play the phrase again
and allow a second attempt (although this may affect the assessment).
B To sing the upper part of a two-part phrase from score, with the lower part played by theexaminer. The candidate may choose to sing from treble or bass clef. The upper part will bewithin the range of an octave, in a major or minor key with up to four sharps or flats. First theexaminer will name and play the key-chord and the starting note and then give the pulse. A
brief period of preparation will follow during which the candidate may sing out loud. The examiner will play the key-chord and the starting note again and then count in two bars. If necessary,the examiner will allow a second attempt (although this may affect the assessment).
C (i) To identify the cadence at the end of a phrase as perfect, imperfect or interrupted. The
phrase will be in a major or minor key and will be played twice by the examiner. The chords
forming the cadence will be in root position. Before the first playing, the examiner will play
the key-chord.
(ii) To identify the two chords forming the above cadence. The chords will be limited to thetonic, subdominant, dominant, dominant seventh or submediant (all in root position). Firstthe examiner will name and play the key-chord, then play the two chords as a pair. The
candidate may answer using technical names (tonic, dominant, etc.), chord numbers (I,V, etc.) or letter names (C major, G major, etc.).
(iii) To identify whether the modulation at the end of a different passage is to the dominant,subdominant or relative minor. The passage, played once by the examiner, will begin ina major key. First the examiner will name and play the starting key-chord. The candidate
may answer using technical names (dominant, subdominant, relative minor) or the lettername of the new key.
D (i) To answer questions about two features of a piece played by the examiner. Before playing,
the examiner will tell the candidate which two of the following features the questions will
be about: dynamics, articulation, tempo, tonality, character, style and period, texture,
structure.
(ii) To clap the rhythm of the notes in an extract from the same piece, and to identify whether
it is in two time, three time, four time or 6/8 time. The examiner will play the extract twice(unharmonised), after which the candidate should clap back the rhythm. The examiner
will then ask whether the music is in two time, three time, four time or 6/8 time.

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GRADE 8A (i) To sing or play from memory the lowest part of a three-part phrase played twice by theexaminer. The lowest part will be within the range of an octave, in a major or minor key
with up to three sharps or flats. First the examiner will play the key-chord and the startingnote and then count in two bars. (If the candidate chooses to play, the examiner will alsoname the key-chord and the starting note, as appropriate for the instrument. This option is
only available to instruments pitched in C, B -, E - or F.) If necessary, the examiner will play
the phrase again and allow a second attempt (although this may affect the assessment).
(ii) To identify the cadence at the end of a continuing phrase as perfect, imperfect,
interrupted or plagal. The phrase will be in a major or minor key and will be played twiceby the examiner. The chords forming the cadence will be limited to the tonic (root position,
first or second inversions), supertonic (root position or first inversion), subdominant (rootposition), dominant (root position, first or second inversions), dominant seventh (rootposition) or submediant (root position). Before the first playing, the examiner will play
the key-chord.
(iii) To identify the three chords (including their positions) forming the above cadential
progression.  The chords will be limited to the tonic (root position, first or second
inversions), supertonic (root position or first inversion), subdominant (root position),dominant (root position, first or second inversions), dominant seventh (root position) or
submediant (root position). First the examiner will name and play the key-chord, thenplay the three chords in sequence, finally playing each chord individually, pausing for the
candidate to identify it. The candidate may answer using technical names (tonic, first
inversion, etc.), chord numbers (Ib, etc.) or letter names (C major in first inversion, etc.).
B To sing the lower part of a two-part phrase from score, with the upper part played by theexaminer. The candidate may choose to sing from treble or bass clef. The lower part will
be within the range of an octave, in a major or minor key with up to four sharps or flats.
First the examiner will name and play the key-chord and the starting note and then givethe pulse. A brief period of preparation will follow during which the candidate may sing out
loud. The examiner will play the key-chord and the starting note again and then count in twobars. If necessary, the examiner will allow a second attempt (although this may affect theassessment).
C To identify whether the modulations at the end of two different passages are to the dominant,subdominant or relative minor/major. The first passage will begin in a major key and thesecond will begin in a minor key; each passage will be played once by the examiner. Before
playing each passage, the examiner will name and play the starting key-chord. The candidate
may answer using technical names (dominant*, subdominant, relative minor/major) or theletter name of the new key. (*Minor-key passages may modulate to the dominant major orminor but the candidate is only required to specify ‘dominant’ in such cases.)
D To describe the characteristic features of a piece played by the examiner. After hearing
the piece, the candidate should describe any notable features (such as texture, structure,
character, style and period, etc.). The examiner will prompt the candidate with questions only
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Assessment objectives
The following tables describe the level of knowledge and skills required of candidates taking
Practical Grades. They also show the assessment objectives and corresponding marking criteriathat examiners use to assess the performances at each level. The full marking criteria used byexaminers are available on pages 174–175.

Initial Grade (RQF Entry Level 3)
Assessment objectives

Marking criteria

Learners will:

Learners can:Demonstrate musical skill, knowledge
and understanding through performing
repertoire of basic musical and technicaldemands, demonstrating control across therange of musical ingredients appropriate tosimple repertoire and awareness of basic
characteristic features and performance
conventions.

Perform basic repertoire with:• Reliable pitch and intonation• Stable rhythm at a suitable tempo• Reliable tonal control and awareness• Musical shape and detail• Communication of character and style

Demonstrate instrumental control andfamiliarity with prescribed note patterns
relevant to the instrument, through playing
prescribed technical requirements at basic
demand levels.

Perform specified basic technicalrequirements with:• Correct notes and secure continuity• Reliable tonal control

Demonstrate notational and listening skills
and understanding at basic demand levels
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Respond to simple musical notation with:• Overall security of notes, rhythm andcontinuity
Respond to simple piano-based musicalstimuli with:• Overall accuracy and reliable musicalperception

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Grades 1 to 3 (RQF Level 1)
Assessment objectives

Marking criteria

Learners will:

Learners can:Demonstrate musical skill, knowledge andunderstanding through performing repertoireof elementary musical and technicaldemands, demonstrating control across therange of musical ingredients appropriate tostraightforward repertoire and awarenessof elementary characteristic features andperformance conventions.

Perform elementary repertoire with:• Reliable pitch and intonation• Stable rhythm at a suitable tempo• Reliable tonal control and awareness• Musical shape and detail• Communication of character and style

Demonstrate instrumental control andfamiliarity with prescribed note patterns
relevant to the instrument, through playing
prescribed technical requirements atelementary demand levels.

Perform specified elementary technicalrequirements with:• Correct notes and secure continuity• Reliable tonal control

Demonstrate notational and listening skills
and understanding at elementary demandlevels through responding to previously
unseen music and prescribed aural tests.

Respond to straightforward musical notation
with:• Overall security of notes, rhythm andcontinuity
Respond to straightforward piano-based
musical stimuli with:• Overall accuracy and reliable musicalperception

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Grades 4 & 5 (RQF Level 2)
Assessment objectives

Marking criteria

Learners will:

Learners can:Demonstrate musical skill, knowledge andunderstanding through performing repertoireof intermediate musical and technicaldemands, demonstrating control across therange of musical ingredients appropriate
to moderately complex repertoire andawareness of comprehensive characteristicfeatures and performance conventions.

Perform intermediate repertoire with:• Reliable pitch and intonation• Stable rhythm at a suitable tempo• Reliable tonal control and awareness• Musical shape and detail• Communication of character and style

Demonstrate instrumental control andfamiliarity with prescribed note patterns
relevant to the instrument, through playing
prescribed technical requirements atintermediate demand levels.

Perform specified intermediate technicalrequirements with:• Correct notes and secure continuity• Reliable tonal control

Demonstrate notational and listening skills
and understanding at intermediate demandlevels through responding to previously
unseen music and prescribed aural tests.

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Respond to moderately complex musicalnotation with:• Overall security of notes, rhythm andcontinuity
Respond to moderately complex piano-based
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Grades 6 to 8 (RQF Level 3)
Assessment objectives

Marking criteria

Learners will:

Learners can:Demonstrate musical skill, knowledge andunderstanding through performing repertoireof advanced musical and technical demands,
demonstrating control across the range ofmusical ingredients appropriate to complex
repertoire and awareness of sophisticatedcharacteristic features and performance
conventions.

Perform advanced repertoire with:• Reliable pitch and intonation• Stable rhythm at a suitable tempo• Reliable tonal control and awareness• Musical shape and detail• Communication of character and style

Demonstrate instrumental control andfamiliarity with prescribed note patterns
relevant to the instrument, through playing
prescribed technical requirements at
advanced demand levels.

Perform specified advanced technicalrequirements with:• Correct notes and secure continuity• Reliable tonal control

Demonstrate notational and listening skills
and understanding at advanced demandlevels through responding to previously
unseen music and prescribed aural tests.

Respond to complex musical notation with:• Overall security of notes, rhythm andcontinuity
Respond to complex piano-based musicalstimuli with:• Overall accuracy and reliable musicalperception

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Mark allocation
Marks are allocated for each component of Practical Grades for brass, as shown in the tablebelow:Exam component

Maximum marks% of total markPiece 130

20%

Piece 230

20%

Piece 330

20%

Scales and arpeggios

21

14%

Sight-reading

21

14%

Aural tests

18

12%

Total

150

100%

Result categories
The result categories for Practical Grades are set as follows. A Pass in each component of theexam is not required to pass overall.
Result category

Mark band

Distinction

130–150

Merit

120–129

Pass

100–119

Below Pass

50–99

Synoptic assessment
Synoptic assessment is a form of assessment that requires candidates to demonstrate that they
can identify and effectively use a selection of skills, techniques, concepts and knowledge to carryout a key task. Practical Grades allow candidates to demonstrate their ability to draw together
different skills, knowledge and understanding – theory, notation, instrument control, listening
skills, creative interpretation – and apply these across the individual components of the exam.

Awarding
An examiner’s assessment of a piece or any other component will be based on the performance
given at that time towards the qualification for which the candidate has been entered. Prior
performances of the same pieces or other components will not be taken into account for thequalification, nor will marking appeals be accepted on that basis. The transfer of marks, at any
grade, between Practical Grades and Performance Grades is not permitted.

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Infringements
It is important that candidates, and those preparing them for exams, read and follow the exam
requirements as set out in the relevant Practical Grades syllabus (see Section 3). If theexam requirements are not met in any way, this could lead to a warning, mark deduction ordisqualification, at ABRSM’s discretion. Examples of infringements include:• Presenting repertoire not set on the syllabus for the grade.
• Presenting syllabus-listed repertoire, but not as specified (e.g. incorrect number of movements,
wrong combination of pieces/songs from lists).
• For instruments, playing the scale requirements from notation.
• For Singing and Singing for Musical Theatre, presenting an unaccompanied song that is too
short or too long.
The above list is not exhaustive.
Action is typically taken as follows:• Warnings, in the form of written correspondence, are applied to minor infringements (e.g. twopieces/songs from the same list). Repeat cases in subsequent exams may result in more severe
action being taken.
• Mark deductions from a component of the exam are applied to more serious cases (e.g.
presenting a piece/song that is not set on the syllabus) and may range from three marks to thefull marks available for the component.
• Disqualification is applied to cases where requirements are not fulfilled in a fundamental way(e.g. none of the pieces/songs performed have been selected from the ABRSM repertoire lists
for the grade).
Examiners report infringements to ABRSM who investigate and decide what action is to be taken.
It should be noted that infringements identified in exams may delay the release of the exam result.
ABRSM’s decision on any infringement is final. Prior acceptance of an infringement without penalty
does not set a precedent and appeals will not be accepted on this basis.

Marking criteria
The tables on pages 174–175 show the marking criteria used by examiners for Practical Grades inbrass. Examiners mark up or down from the pass mark for each component by balancing theextent to which the qualities and skills listed in the criteria (broadly categorised by pitch, time,tone, shape and performance) are demonstrated and contribute towards the overall musicaloutcome.

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Marking criteria
Grades
Initial to 8
Distinction
27–30

PiecesPitch● Highly accurate notes

and intonationTime● Fluent, with flexibility

where appropriate● Rhythmic character

well conveyed

Merit
24–26

● Largely accurate notes

and intonation● Sustained, effective

tempo● Good sense of rhythm

Tone● Well projected● Sensitive use of tonal

qualities● Mainly controlled andconsistent● Good tonal awareness

Shape● Expressive, idiomaticmusical shaping anddetail● Clear musical shaping,well-realised detail

Performance● Assured● Fully committed● Vivid communication ofcharacter and style● Positive● Carrying musicalconviction● Character and stylecommunicated

Pass
20–23

Below Pass
17–19

● Generally correct notes● Sufficiently reliable

intonation to maintaintonality● Frequent note errors● Insufficiently reliable

intonation to maintaintonality● Suitable tempo● Generally stable pulse● Overall rhythmic● Generally reliable● Adequate tonal● Unsuitable and/or● Uneven and/or

accuracy

uncontrolled tempo● Irregular pulse● Inaccurate rhythm

awareness

unreliable● Inadequate tonal
awareness● Some realisation ofmusical shape and/or
detail● Musical shape anddetail insufficiently
conveyed● Generally secure, prompt

recovery from slips● Some musicalinvolvement● Insecure, inadequate

recovery from slips● Insufficient musicalinvolvement

13–16● Largely inaccurate notes ● Erratic tempo and/or● Serious lack of tonal● Musical shape and● Lacking continuity● No musical involvement

10–12● Highly inaccurate notes● Incoherent tempo● No tonal control● No shape or detail● Unable to continue for0● No work offered● No work offered● No work offered● No work offered● No work offered

and/or intonation

and/or intonation

pulse

and/or pulse

controldetail largely unrealised

more than a short section

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Grades
Initial to 8

Scales and arpeggios

Distinction
19–21● Highly accurate notes/pitch● Fluent and rhythmic● Musically shaped● Confident response● Fluent, rhythmically accurate● Accurate notes/pitch/key● Musical detail realised● Confident presentation

Distinction
17–18● Accurate throughout● Musically perceptive● Confident response

Merit
17–18

● Largely accurate notes/pitch● Mostly regular flow
● Mainly even tone
● Secure response● Adequate tempo, usually steady pulse● Mainly correct rhythm● Largely correct notes/pitch/key● Largely secure presentation

Merit
15–16

● Strengths significantly

Pass
14–16

● Generally correct notes/pitch, despite errors● Continuity generally maintained● Generally reliable tone
● Cautious response● Continuity generally maintained● Note values mostly realised● Pitch outlines in place, despite errors● Cautious presentation

Pass
12–14

● Strengths just outweigh

Below Pass
11–13

● Frequent errors in notes and/or pitch● Lacking continuity and/or some items incomplete● Unreliable tone
● Uncertain response and/or some items not● Lacking overall continuity● Incorrect note values● Very approximate notes/pitch/key● Insecure presentation

Below Pass
9–11

● Weaknesses outweigh● Very approximate notes and/or pitch● Sporadic and/or frequently incomplete● Serious lack of tonal control● Very uncertain response and/or several items● No continuity or incomplete● Note values unrealised● Pitch outlines absent● Very uncertain presentation

6–8● Inaccuracy throughout● Vague response● No work offered● No work offered0● No work offeredattempted

7–10

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Sight-reading

Grades
Initial to 8

Aural tests

outweigh weaknesses● Musically aware● Secure response

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Results
All candidates receive a copy of their mark form; successful candidates also receive a certificatethat shows the qualification title as well as the subject and level that they have been examined in.
We aim to release results for Practical Grades in line with the schedules on our website at www.
abrsm.org/results; however, some results may take longer. Examiners will not issue or discussa candidate’s result; the mark form (and certificate for successful candidates) will be issued by
ABRSM after the exam. Unless otherwise requested at the time of booking, mark forms andcertificates are issued to the applicant, whose responsibility it is to pass them on to candidates.

Appeals and feedback
Appeals
If a candidate has received an unexpected exam result, this can be appealed by requesting a
Results Review. This process allows us to revisit the marks awarded by an examiner and, subject
to the outcome of the review, may result in a mark amendment.
Feedback
In addition to a Results Review, we also welcome feedback about other matters, such as theoverall exam experience or the mark form. All feedback is logged and plays a valuable part in ourcommitment to continuous improvement and quality assurance procedures.
For further information on our processes and deadlines for appealing a result, or submitting
feedback, please visit www.abrsm.org/send-exam-feedback.

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ABRSM’s other assessments for brass are Music Medals, Prep Test, Performance Grades,
Jazz Practical Grades (Trumpet, B - Cornet, Flugelhorn, Trombone), Performance Assessment,
Ensembles and diplomas. Full information is available at www.abrsm.org/exams.

Brass Prep Test
ABRSM’s Prep Test, presented in a relaxed and encouraging way, is an ideal introduction to theexam experience. It gives learners a goal to work towards and a certificate awarded on the day –something to be really proud of.
The Prep Test is designed to encourage the development of good musical and technical foundations.
It covers many of the elements beginners will be working on at this early stage, including pitch,time, tone, performance and musical perception.

Content
The Prep Test has four sections – Tunes, two Pieces, and Listening Games. See page 178.

Instruments
The Prep Test for brass is available for Horn, Trumpet, Cornet (B - and E -), Flugelhorn, E - Horn,
Baritone (treble clef), Euphonium (treble clef), Tuba (treble clef) and Trombone (bass clef) (seebelow for information about availability for other brass instruments).

Books
All the books mentioned on page 178 are published by ABRSM and are available from musicretailers as well as online, including at the ABRSM music shop: www.abrsm.org/shop.
Prep Test candidates for Cornet (B - and E -), Flugelhorn, E - Horn, Baritone (treble clef), Euphonium(treble clef) and Tuba (treble clef) should refer to the Trumpet Prep Test publication.
Prep Test candidates who read Baritone (bass clef), Euphonium (bass clef), Tuba (bass clef) and
Trombone (treble clef) may use manuscript transpositions into their preferred clef.

Assessment
Immediate feedback is given at the end of the Prep Test in the form of positive comments and suggestions written on the certificate, which is handed to the candidate by the examiner. There is no
pass or fail, and no marks are awarded. The examiner’s comments will cover some of the following:• Sense of pitch• Sense of rhythm• Control of tone
• Listening skills and awareness

Other information• The Prep Test takes about 10 minutes.
• ABRSM Public Venues provide a music stand and the examiner will be happy to help adjust theheight or position of the stand.

• The teacher or accompanist may help tune the candidate’s instrument before the Prep Test
begins (examiners are unable to help with tuning).

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Practical Grades• The Tunes should be performed from memory, but the two Pieces can be played from the music.

If either of the Pieces is played from memory, candidates should bring a copy of the music forthe examiner.
• The examiner will be happy to play any piano accompaniments, in which case candidates
should bring the music with them. Alternatively, candidates can bring their own accompanist
if they prefer.
• Generally, there will be one examiner; however a second examiner may be present for training
and quality assurance purposes.
• Details of dates, locations, fees and how to book a Prep Test are available online at www.abrsm.
org/exambooking.
• ABRSM recognises that many learners start their musical journey by using an instrument
specially adapted for younger/smaller players. We welcome the use of these instruments in
the Prep Test in accordance with the details set out in our Adapted Instruments Policy, availableat www.abrsm.org/policies.
Requirements

Publication (as applicable)

Tunes: three short exercises played
from memory
the Tunes are in:Horn Prep Test
Trumpet Prep Test
Trombone Prep TestFirst Piece: solo or accompanied
any one of the set pieces from:the relevant Prep Test bookor (for players of B - instruments)
any one piece from:

Party Time! for Trumpet (Alan Bullard)

Second Piece: accompanied
own-choice accompanied piece (c.16–24 bars)

any publication (or an unpublished piece)

Listening Games*: four listening gamesa) Clapping the beatb) Echoesc) Finding the notesd) What can you hear?

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examples are provided in
the relevant Prep Test book

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Performance Grades
ABRSM Performance Grades allow learners to focus on and showcase their performance skills.
They are available from Grade 1 to Grade 8, and in some subjects from Initial Grade. Candidates
may be entered for any grade at any age and do not need to have taken any earlier grade(s)in the same subject. Full information, including the qualification specification, is available atwww.abrsm.org/performancegrades.

About Performance Grades
Each Performance Grade has been carefully designed to assess synoptically the underpinningknowledge and understanding required for music performance. These creative skills are presented
through the technical control of an instrument, interpretation of repertoire, and the delivery andsuccessful communication of a sustained programme of music. Collectively, these skills enablecandidates to progress to higher grades and other qualifications in the creative arts sector.
The exams are made up of five components:• four Pieces/Songs – three selected by candidates from set lists and one that is their own choice• an assessment of the performance as a whole
Marks for each component are equally weighted and are awarded to each component individually.
The exams are currently offered as digital assessments only. Candidates’ performances arevideo recorded in one continuous take and submitted to ABRSM for assessment. The candidate/
Applicant is responsible for organising a suitable venue and any equipment needed to run the exam.
Those entering for a Grade 6, 7 or 8 Performance Grades exam must first have passed ABRSM Grade
5 (or above) in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical Grades solo Jazz instrument;
for full details, including a list of accepted alternatives, see www.abrsm.org/prerequisite.

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Music Theory
ABRSM Music Theory exams are available for Grades 1 to 8. Candidates may be entered forany grade at any age and do not need to have taken any earlier grade(s). Further information isavailable at www.abrsm.org/theory and the qualification specification (including the full syllabus)
is available at www.abrsm.org/specifications.

About Music Theory
Developing musical literacy forms a key part of a rounded education for performers, composers
and listeners of all kinds. Understanding how written symbols relate to the elements of music,
and having the skills to interpret and translate them into sounds, empowers us to communicate
and experience music in a meaningful way.
ABRSM’s Music Theory grades give learners:• a knowledge of the notation of western music, including commonly used signs and terminology• an understanding of fundamental musical elements such as intervals, keys, scales and chords• an ability to apply theoretical knowledge and understanding to score analysis• skills in harmonic completion of extracts and melody writing (at Grades 6 to 8).
Candidates are assessed on their ability to identify, use and manipulate musical symbols, to study
extracts and to answer questions about the elements of music according to the parameters detailed
in the full syllabus at www.abrsm.org/theory.
The exams are available as online assessments at Grades 1 to 5 and paper-based assessments
at Grades 6 to 8.

Grade 5 as a prerequisite
We believe that a thorough understanding of the elements of music is essential for a full andsatisfying performance at the higher grades.
It is therefore an ABRSM requirement that candidates must provide evidence of a pass at ABRSM
Grade 5 or above in Music Theory, Practical Musicianship or a Practical Grades solo Jazz instrument
before they can enter for a Grade 6, 7 or 8 Practical Grades or Performance Grades exam.

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Practical Musicianship
ABRSM Practical Musicianship exams are available for Grades 1 to 8 and are open to singers andinstrumentalists. Candidates may be entered for any grade at any age and do not need to havetaken any earlier grade(s). The full syllabus is available at www.abrsm.org/practicalmusicianship.

About Practical Musicianship
Musicianship is a broad concept that covers a complex range of musical abilities. For the purposesof this syllabus, it is loosely defined as the ability to ‘think in sound’. This occurs when a musician
is able to produce music which they perceive internally and in the imagination, whether throughplaying by ear, singing, reading from notation, or through improvisation.
ABRSM’s Practical Musicianship grades encourage learners to develop their ability to ‘think insound’ and perform spontaneously. While Practical Grades and Performance Grades focus on
aspects of performance and/or supporting tests that are prepared in detail in advance, here theplaying (or singing) is in response to immediate challenges and stimuli, presented both aurally
and via notation.
The exams also cover the following key skills:• the ability to internalise music and to reproduce it• interpreting written music with a minimum of preparation• exploring the possibilities inherent in a short motif• the ability to detect differences between what is heard and what is written.
In developing their musicianship skills, learners will be gaining the understanding as well as theexpressive and interpretative skills needed to master the musical language of the repertoire they
are learning.

Grade 5 as a prerequisite
We believe that a thorough understanding of the elements of music is essential for a full andsatisfying performance at the higher grades.
It is therefore an ABRSM requirement that candidates must provide evidence of a pass at ABRSM
Grade 5 or above in Practical Musicianship, Music Theory or a Practical Grades solo Jazz instrument
before they can enter for a Grade 6, 7 or 8 Practical Grades or Performance Grades exam.

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Practical Grades

ARSM
The ARSM diploma is available to instrumentalists and singers of any age. It is the first of our
diploma qualifications and provides musicians with an opportunity to develop their performancetechnique and interpretative skills, while focusing on programme building and extending theirrepertoire.

Key features• Candidates present a balanced and varied programme, as follows:• the programme lasts 30 minutes• at least 20 minutes of the music is chosen from the repertoire list
• the remaining programme time may be made up of own-choice repertoire, of Grade 8 standardor above• There are no additional supporting tests or other requirements• There are two assessment methods available:• face-to-face – held at the same venues and during the same time periods as ABRSM’s Practical
Grades• digital – a video recorded performance submitted to ABRSM for assessment• ARSM is a letter-bearing qualification. Candidates awarded the diploma can use the letters ARSM
(Associate of the Royal Schools of Music) after their name.

Those entering for an ARSM diploma must first have passed ABRSM Grade 8 (or a listed
alternative). Full details of the exam and entry requirements are available in the qualification
specification at www.abrsm.org/arsmdiploma.
We update our syllabuses from time to time. Advance notice of any changes will be given atwww.abrsm.org/syllabusupdates. Please refer to the website for the most recent version of the
ARSM syllabus.

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DipABRSM, LRSM, FRSM (Music Performance)
These diplomas are available to instrumentalists and singers of any age. Through a combinationof live and written components, candidates demonstrate their performance, communication andresearch skills, as well as their musical knowledge and understanding. Each diploma serves as a
stepping stone to the next level.

Key features• Candidates:• present a recital programme• submit programme notes (DipABRSM & LRSM) or a written submission (FRSM)• undertake a viva voce, with questions covering the recital, programme notes/written
submission as well as other aspects of performance• perform a short piece of unaccompanied and previously unseen music after five minutes’
preparation time (quick study)• These diploma exams take place at specific venues and times of the year
• Each diploma is a letter-bearing qualification. Candidates awarded a diploma can use the letters
DipABRSM (Diploma of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), LRSM (Licentiateof the Royal Schools of Music) or FRSM (Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music) after theirname as appropriate.

Those entering for one of these diplomas must fulfil a specific ABRSM prerequisite (or a listed
alternative). Full details of the exam and entry requirements are available at www.abrsm.org/
diplomas and the qualification specification is available at www.abrsm.org/specifications.
We update our syllabuses from time to time. Advance notice of any changes will be given atwww.abrsm.org/syllabusupdates. Please refer to the website for the most recent versions of the
diploma syllabuses.
Further diploma exams
DipABRSM, LRSM and FRSM diplomas are also available for Instrumental/Vocal Teaching andMusic Direction. Full details are available at www.abrsm.org/diplomas.
We are currently reviewing the diploma exams we offer and changes may be made during the
lifetime of this specification. Please refer to www.abrsm.org/diplomas for up-to-date information.

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Exam programme & running order
Name
Subject

Grade
Please write details of the items you are performing in your exam in the order you are presenting
them and hand this slip to the examiner. Best wishes for an enjoyable and successful exam!

Year of syllabus
List *

NumberComposer

Title

Singers only: unaccompanied traditional song:
Percussion (Combined) only: technical requirements on:* Leave blank for Snare Drum, Timpani and Tuned Percussion

09/19