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Victoria College of MusicandDrama,LondonLtdFounded 189071 Queen Victoria Street, LONDON EC4V 4AYT: 020 7405 6483 E: info@vcmexams.com W: Vcmexams@aol.comCorporate Member ofGoverning Council:PrincipalDr. Martin Ellerby HonDLitt DMA HonVCM FVCM GLCM LMusLCM FTCL FRSAChief ExecutiveRobin Wood HonVCM FVCM FCV FInstSMM ALAM FRSAChief ExaminerClaire C. Pashley MA BA(Hons) PGCE HonVCM FVCM LTCL ALCM(TD) FRSA AdvDip(Open)Qualifications Manager and Head of of MusicStewart L. Thompson BA(Hons) CT,FVCM FMCM FSCO FIGOC FCollT MNCMSoc ACIEAStuart MorrisonHead of Speech & DramaMA HonVCM FVCM(TD)(Hons) PGCE ALAM ALCM(TD) LVCMEd(Hons) FIfL FRSACurriculum SpecialistDr June Fileti PhD MA(Mus)(Open), MEd BA(Hons) CT,FVCM, LMusEdASMC(Hons)Bowed Strings ConsultantElizabeth Spear MusB(Hons) PGCEViolin SyllabusMember of 2016 Victoria College of Music and Drama, London Ltd3
ABOUT THE VCMVictoria College of Music, London, is an independent body providing examinations in Music, Speech, and Drama subjects.It has held examination sessions throughout the British Isles and certain overseas countries since it was founded in 1890.It no longer operates a full-time teaching institution.Further details about Victoria College can be found on our website:www. Vcmexams.com and you can follow us on Twitter and Facebook.PASS MARKSIntroductory Grades65%Grades 1 to 865%with Merit80%; with Distinction 90%Merit is shown as “Honours” in IrelandPre-diploma certificate75% (85% with Honours)Medal examinations75%Diplomas75% (85% with Honours)ABOUT THIS SYLLABUSThe Victoria College of Music, London has held orchestral string examinations for many years and from 1962 has alsoadministered the College of Violinists which has held grade and diploma examinations since 1890. This syllabus draws uponthe past 120 years of tradition and innovation by resurrecting some pieces used in former years by both institutions and newmaterial from the forefront of contemporary music.CHANGES TO SYLLABUSVCM examination requirements do not alter annually, the current syllabus is that listed on our website.Any changes to the syllabus are announced well in advance on the College website, on Facebook and Twitter.COMPARISONS WITH OTHER EXAMINATION BODIESVCM Grades 1 to 8 are intended to compare on a level for level basis with the grades 1 to 8 of other similarly recognisedexamination boards.In addition to Grades 1 to 8, VCM examinations are available at several introductory levels prior to Grade1 as a means of encouraging beginners, or students with special needs. Medal and Diploma examinations are also availablein all subjects. Candidates at all levels receive a written report and, if successful, a certificate or diploma.WHICH INSTRUMENT?It is the professional judgement of the teacher as to the size of instrument used and examiners will not comment upon aninappropriate size instrument unless they consider it to be detrimental to the candidates playing.WHAT THE EXAMINERS ARE LOOKING FORExaminers are looking for a combination of skill, knowledge and understanding. Questions are asked in a manner whichassesses the candidate’s depth of understanding, not merely the ability to repeat definitions. Ingenuity, variety, musicianship,and a sense of style are rewarded, as well as technical skill and musical accuracy.OWN COMPOSITIONS Candidates for Grades 1 to 8 may perform their own compositions in lieu of Musicianship Tests.Further guidance is set out in Crazy Composing available from www.vcmpublications.co.ukREGULATIONSAll entries are accepted on the conditions laid down in General Regulations and Information, a copy of which is available freeof charge. It is also on our website: www.vcmexams.comENTRY FORMSAll grades and medal examinations can be entered on white entry forms with no more than ten candidates on a page.Please use the code “VL” in the column headed “subject” and the letter(s) or numbers in the “grade no.” column.QUESTIONSQuestions are based principally on the music performed; but in addition examiners are at liberty to ask questions on notes,rests, musical terms and signs, key and time-signatures, according to the Grade. Also specifically on minor keys; perfect,major, and minor intervals (Grade 3 upwards).SIGHT READINGSight Reading tests are included from Preparatory level upwards. The relative standard will be that of approximately twogrades below the grade being taken. Examiners may discuss the Sight Reading Test with candidates as part of theQuestions. Specimen Sight Reading Tests are available to purchase from vcmpublications.co.ukSET PIECESCandidates are required to prepare the specified number of pieces in all examinations. In all examinations each piece beingperformed should be written by a different composer. Examiners may stop the candidate at any point or request repeats etc.to be omitted.4
ACCOMPANISTSCandidates are required to provide their own competent accompanist in all pieces published with accompaniment. Theaccompanist will remain in the room only while accompanying. Where no accompaniment is provided examiners will commentupon gaps in musical texture as appropriate. If a piece is published with CD, etc., this maybe used but it is the responsibilityof the candidate to provide the required equipment and be able to operate it in the exam without delay.At Grades A-D accompaniment is encouraged but optional.MP3 backing tracks to all London Music Press publications maybe downloaded free of charge from our Soundcloud usic free of charge.London Music Press (LMP) publications are available on-line post free fromwww.vcmpublications.co.ukThey can also be ordered by post: an order form is available on request.Some of the pieces set in the syllabus include options that are published by commercial publishers. These maybe obtainedon-line at sites such as www.musicroom.com or in most good music shops.Where early and pre-20th century works are prescribed the edition listed is a known available copy but other editions of thesame work maybe substituted if agreed in advance with the College. Second hand and out of print music can be purchasedon www.amazon.co.uk or www.ebay.co.uk. Certain out of copyright pieces maybe obtained for free from www.imlsp.orgDemonstrations of many set works maybe found on www.youtube.com but please be aware that the quality of performanceis variable.MEDAL EXAMINATIONSSuccessful candidates at medal examinations receive a certificate and a medal order form. Prices of medals are shown onthe medal order form. Medals are supplied in boxes and are engraved with the candidate’s name, subject of examinationand the year. Medal awards do not entitle holders to put letters after their names.MEDLEYS & OWN CHOICESWhere examination requirements include medleys or own choices, a second copy of the score must be provided for theexaminer. At all levels, the examiners may penalise an option clearly chosen for its comparative ease.ESSAYS, FOLIOS, ETC.Where dissertations are required, these must be submitted with the entry form.Separate or late submission is not permitted. Dissertations should be on plain white A4 paper, legibly written, typed or wordprocessed. Do not bind the pages as they need to be scanned though a sheet feeder. All dissertations should contain abibliography and contents page. For more guidance see Essay Writing for the Victoria College Teaching Diplomas publishedby LMP.PHOTOCOPIESAll VCM and LMP publications are copyright. Photocopying of LMP publications is not permissible and candidates usingunauthorised photocopies at examinations will be disqualified. It is acceptable, however, to use a photocopy for thesecond copy when the syllabus requires one to be handed to the examiner, provided the original is also brought to theexamination. It is also acceptable to use photocopies of parts of long pieces to avoid awkward page turns, again providedthe original is also brought to the examination.EXEMPTION FROM QUESTIONS AT PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONSCandidates who have passed certain VCM Theoretical Examinations are entitled to claim full marks for questions at PracticalExaminations as follows:VCM Grade 1 Theory exempts up to and including Preliminary PracticalVCM Grade 1A Theory exempts up to and including Grade 1 PracticalVCM Grade 2 Theory exempts up to and including Grade 3 and JBM PracticalVCM Grade 3 Theory exempts up to and including Grade 5 and JSM PracticalVCM Grade 4 Theory exempts up to and including Grade 7 and SM PracticalIn all such cases the theory result or certificate must be produced for the Examiner at the beginning of the practicalexamination. Examiners do not take it amiss if reminded not to ask questions if they have been shown a qualifying Theorypass.MEMORYPerforming from memory is not compulsory at any level. However, it is encouraged and will be rewarded.EXAMINERSOn occasions, two examiners may be present for purposes of Moderation or Training.5
Introductory ORENAMESASUBJECTVLGRADEBFirst Steps in Violin PlayingPreliminary Violin PlayingExercises (20 marks)First Steps Violin Exam Sheet London Music PressAny TWO from Exercises One, Two or Three.Exercises (20 marks)Preliminary Violin Exam Sheet London Music PressAny TWO from Exercises One, Two or Three.A new Tune A Day Violin Boston Music CompanyPease Pudding p.20Kookabura p.21A new Tune A Day Violin Boston Music CompanyAndante p.29Skaters Waltz p.34Team Strings Violin FaberChorale p.16Popular Song p.26Team Strings Violin FaberEliza p.34Oranges and Lemons p.34Essential Elements 2000 Violin Hal LeonardNo.86 Ode To JoyNo.101 Baa Baa Black SheepEssential Elements 2000 Violin Hal LeonardNo.106 French Folk SongNo.117 Banana Boat SongScalework (10 marks)D major (to the 5th)Separate bows in minims, crotchets & quaversScalework (10 marks)D major & A major (1 octave)Separate bows in minims, crotchets & quaversSolo Pieces (60 marks)To play any TWO of the following pieces:First Steps Violin Exam Sheet London Music PressDuke: Plaintive MelodyPashley: Pizzicato PleasureArr Pashley/Thompson: Twinkle Twinkle Little StarArr Pashley/Thompson: Go Tell Aunt NancyThompson: A Simple SerenataSolo Pieces (60 marks)To play any TWO of the following pieces:Preliminary Violin Exam SheetManhire: DawnManhire: TwilightPashley: Resin that Bow!Pashley: Horsehair BluesThompson: GalopSuperstart Violin (The Complete Method) Faber(piano accomp. published separately)Maybe Abey AstronautCaterpillar DumplingsLondon Music PressSuperstart Violin (The Complete Method) Faber(piano accomp. published separately)Cuckoo EchoesMichael FinneganA New Tune A Day Violin Boston Music CompanyOld Oxford p.22Frere Jacques p.21A New Tune A Day Violin Boston Music CompanyBotany Bay p.28My Grandfathers Clock p.29Team Strings Violin IMPDaydream p.18Who’s That Yonder p.24Team Strings Violin FaberLong Long Ago p.29Chanson Part 1 p.33Essential Elements 2000 Violin Hal LeonardNo.73 Buckeye SaluteNo.76 For Pete’s SakeAn own choice of comparable standard.Essential Elements 2000 Violin Hal LeonardNo.116 Song For MariaNo.134 Bluebirds SongQuestions (10 marks)An own choice of comparable standard.Questions (10 marks)These introductory examinations should be shown on entry forms in the Grade column as simplyA, B, C or D as appropriate6
Introductory Exercises (20 marks)Any TWO from:Preparatory Violin Exam Sheet London Music PressExercises One, Two or ThreeBoston Music CompanyTeam Strings ViolinEchoes p.46Old Texas p.47FaberBoston Music CompanyTeam Strings ViolinPassion Chorale p.52Scarboro’ Fair p.62FaberAdvanced Preparatory Violin Exam Sheet LMPPashley: Joe CoolPashley: Realistic ReggaeThompson: GigueFaberFaberA new Tune A Day ViolinLovely Evening p.45Sumer is Icumen In p.45Solo Pieces (50 marks)To play any TWO of the following pieces:Preparatory Violin Exam Sheet London Music PressManhire: ValsetteManhire: In SpringtimePashley: Pasadoble Fun FiddlePashley: Early Mist RisingThompson: Pedal PusherTeam Strings ViolinAllegro p.44The Willow Tree p.46DScalework (10 marks)Scales: G major, D major & A major (1 octave) starting onopen stringsArpeggios: G major, D major & A major (1 octave)Separate bows & slurred 2 notes to a bowSolo Pieces (50 marks)To play any TWO of the following pieces:Boston Music CompanyGRADEEssential Elements 2000 Violin Hal LeonardNo. 190 William Tell part ANo. 182 Surprise SymphonyScalework (10 marks)Scales: G major & D major (1 octave) starting on open stringsArpeggios: G major & D major (1 octave)Separate bows onlyA New Tune A Day ViolinSkye Boat Song p.38Allegro p.39VLExercises (20 marks)Any TWO from:Advanced Preparatory Violin Exam Sheet LMPExercises One, Two or Three.Essential Elements 2000 Violin Hal LeonardNo.162 Shepherd’s HeyNo.167 Play StaccatoCohen: Superstart Violin (The Complete Method)(piano accomp. published separately)Someone’s In the Kitchen with Dinah!SUBJECTAdvanced PreparatoryViolin PlayingPreparatory Violin PlayingA new Tune A Day ViolinReuben and Rachel p.37London’s Burning p.37FORENAMESLumsden/Wedgwood: Jurassic BlueVicious VelociraptorTriceratops RocksFaberK& D Blackwell: Fiddle Time Runners Book 2Pick a Bale of CottonA new Tune A Day Violin Boston Music CompanyTheme from First Symphony p.46The Happy Farmer p.43Team Strings ViolinThe White Cliffs of Dover p.50Skye Boat Song part 1 p.65Essential Elements 2000 Violin Hal LeonardNo.165 Ice SkatingNo.168 Arkansas TravellerFaberEssential Elements 2000 Violin Hal LeonardNo. 193 Minuet in CNo. 192 Simple Gifts part AAn own choice of comparable standard.Questions (10 marks)An own choice of comparable standard.Sight Reading (10 marks)Questions (10 marks)Sight Reading (10 marks)7OUP
Grade 1 Violin PlayingSURNAMEConcert PiecesSzelenyi:Szelenyi:Editio Musica BudapestOnce Upon A TimePlaysongTake The StageBurgoyne:Sight Reading (10 marks)EITHER of the following two tests (10 marks)a) Musicianship TestsTest 1: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 time. 2 bars in length, playedtwice by the examiner.Test 2: To identify any note in the arpeggio C/E/G/C', MiddleC being givenTest 3: To echo a five-note phrase played twice by theexaminer.Faberb) Own compositionPerform an own composition of about 8 bars in the key of Cmajor. It should be balanced as an opening 4-bar phrasewhich forms a “question” and a 4-bar phrase that forms an“answer”.Boosey and HawkesTango, Hollywood or StompWhat Else Can I Play? Violin Grade 1 FaberMancini:Moon RiverFiddle Time Runners OUPBlackwell:Pick A Bale of CottonChase in the DarkStrawberry JamM Ball:CMCStreetwise and CarolList CGrade 1 Violin Exam SheetManhire:Study No.1Manhire:Study No.2Pashley:Study No.11Questions (10 marks)List BGrade 1 Violin Exam Sheet LMPArr.Pashley: I’ve Got Piece Like A RiverReata:March PreludeThompson: Rock-a-my-FiddleYoung Violinists Repertoire Book 1Arr. De Keyser:PonytrotGRADEArpeggiosG major 2 octavesC, D, A, majors 1 octaveE minor 1 octaveSeparate bows onlyFaberFaberLargo (from The New World Symphony)VLScalesG major 2 octavesC, D, A, majors 1 octaveE natural minor 1 octaveSeparate bows & slurred 2 notes to a bowList AGrade 1 Violin Exam SheetLondon Music PressManhire:A Summer MorningManhire:Bright EyesAnon.:Go From My WindowSuperstart ViolinDvorak:SUBJECTScalework (10 marks)Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play any three pieces, one from each listYoung Violinists Repertoire Book 1Arbeau:Les BouffonsHaydn:Andante No.6FORENAMESLMPEasy Winners ViolinBrass WindAnon.:Sumer is icumen inWinners Galore ViolinBrass WindBratton/Kennedy: Teddy Bears PicnicPreliminary ExercisesStainer and BellCarse:Section 4 No.2An own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.8
Grade 2 Violin PlayingSURNAMEShow on entry form asSUBJECTVLGRADE2Scalework (10 marks)Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play three pieces, one from each list:ScalesG & Bb major 2 octavesC & F major 1 octaveD minor (melodic, harmonic or natural) 1 octaveSeparate bows & slurred 2 notes to a bowList AGrade 2 Violin Exam Sheet LMPManhire:TwilightManhire:Always MerryHandel:Menuet from The Royal FireworksYoung Violinists Repertoire Book 1 FaberMartini:GavotteRameau:RigaudonArpeggiosG & Bb major 2 octavesC & F major 1 octaveD minor 1 octaveSeparate bows only24 Easy Little Concert Pieces Editio Musica BudapestSzelenyi:ChatterboxQuestions (10 marks)Sight Reading (10 marks)Easy Winners Violin Brass WindHolst:JupiterEITHER of the following two tests (10 marks)Winners Galore Violin Brass WindBizet:Prelude from L’Arlesiennea) Musicianship TestsTest 4: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 time. 2 bars in length, playedtwice by the examiner.Test 5: To identify any note C to G, played from CTest 6: To hum, play or sing a group of 5 or 6 notes playedtwice by the examiner, and to complete the phrase by addingone noteList BGrade 2 Violin Exam Sheet LMPPashley:Spooky Tram RideThompson:Beatties BalladReata:Polka Sekundenb) Own compositionPerform an own composition of about 16 bars in the key ofC, G or F major. It should be balanced as an opening 4-barphrase which forms a “question” , a 4-bar phrase that formsan “answer”, a repeat of the opening 4-bar phrase, and asecond “answering” phraseWhat Else Can I Play? Violin Grade 2 FaberKent/Burton:The White Cliffs of DoverShooting StarsColledge:Boosey and HawkesCossacks or Shooting StarsStrawberry JamM Ball:CMCMairead’s PrayerEasy Winners Violin Brass WindBrown/Freed:Singin’ In The RainWinners Galore Violin Brass WindHazlehurst:Last Of The Summer WineList CGrade 2 Violin Exam Sheet LMPManhire:Study No.1 Manhire:Pashley:Study No.3FORENAMESStudy No.2Violin Playtime Studies FaberDe Kayser: No.17, 19 or 24Preliminary Exercises Stainer and BellCarse:Section 4: No.6 or 7Superstart Violin FaberCohen:Turkey in The StrawEasy WinnersBrass WindTrad.:Arkansas TravellerAn own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.9
Grade 3 Violin PlayingSURNAMESolo Pieces (60 marks)To play three pieces, one from each list:List AGrade 3 Violin Exam SheetManhire:LullabyPurcell:AirFORENAMESShow on entry form asSUBJECTVLGRADE3List C continued.Superstudies 1FaberCohen:No. 16 or 18London Music PressElementary Studies Op. 54Peters EditionWolfhart:No. 1,2 or 4An own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.Easy WinnersBrass WindFaure:PavaneElgar:Chanson de MatinScalework (10 marks)Winners GaloreVivaldi:Brass WindSpringScalesD & A major 2 octavesAb, Eb, F major 1 octaveD & A minor 2 octavesG & E minor (harmonic) 1 octaveSeparate bows and slurred 2 notes to a bow24 Easy Little Concert Pieces Editio Musica BudapestSzelenyi:In The CircusRomantic Violinist Boosey and HawkesFarmer:Introduction and Theme from Hope ToldA Flattering TaleBaroque Violinist Boosey and HawkesHotteterre:GavotteArpeggiosD & A major 2 octavesAb, Eb, F major 1 octaveD & A minor 2 octavesG & E minor 1 octaveSeparate bows & slurred 3 notes to a bowList BGrade 3 Violin Exam SheetLMPPashley:Floating On CloudsReata:SonatinaThompson:NocturneEasy WinnersHorner:Dominant Sevenths (resolving on tonic)In keys of G and A 1 octaveSeparate bows onlyBrass WindTitanicChromatic ScaleStarting on open D 1 octaveSeparate bows onlyThe Snowman SuiteFaberBlake:Walking In The AirQuestions (10 marks)Strawberry JamM Ball:CMCFiddlers BluesSight Reading (10 marks)EITHER of the following two tests (10 marks)a) Musicianship TestsTest 7: To clap a rhythm in 2/4 or 3/4 time, 2 bars, playedtwice by the examiner and identify the time as 2/4 or 3/4Test 8: To identify any note(s) in the chords of C, G, or F,played from the root note.Test 9: To hum, sing or whistle a group of 5 or 6 notes playedtwice by the examiner, and then tocomplete the phraseby adding two or three notes.Concertino in D Op.15BosworthKochler:First MovementRussian Fantasia BosworthPortnoff:No.2Sketchbook for ViolinABRSMM Rose:Burlesque, Nocturne or RumbaList CGrade 3 Violin Exam SheetLMPManhire:Scherzo in A minorManhire:Study in DPashley:Study No.3b) Own compositionPerform an own composition in simple binary form in the keyof C, G , F , D or B flat major.Violin Study Time FaberDe Kayser:No.7,9,10 or 20Easy WinnersSaint-Saens:Brass WindDanse MacabreProgressive Studies Book 3Carse:No. 3 or 5Stainer and Bellcontinued 10
Junior Bronze Medalin Violin PlayingSURNAMEFORENAMESShow on entry form asSUBJECTVLSolo Pieces (80 Marks)Candidates must prepare and perform FOUR pieces in all:To play any THREE pieces from the Grade 3 syllabus or the following list:Making The Grade Grade 3 Violin arr. Lanning. Ed. Frith. ChesterThe Birdie SongThe EntertainerOne Moment in TimeYellow SubmarineSummertimeWhat Else Can I Play Violin Grade 3 FaberBlow the Man DownThe Christmas Song (either version)Blueberry HillJohnny ToddOver The RainbowMistletoe and WineTunes for My Violin Boosey & HawkesSpring SongDance on the GreenSuperstart Violin Level 2 FaberCohen: Concertino Movement in the Style of VivaldiEta Cohen: Young Recital Pieces Book 1 NovelloChristine Brown: Square DanceBach: Now Let Us to The Bagpipe SoundPlus a further candidate’s own choice item of appropriate standard not listed elsewhere in the syllabusQuestions (10 marks)Sight Reading (10 marks)There are no Scales, Arpeggios, Musicianship Tests or Composition requirements at VCMMedal exams11GRADEJBM
Grade 4 Violin PlayingSURNAMESolo Pieces (60 marks)To play three pieces, one from each list:GRADE4ScalesBb, C, E majorsBb, C, E minors (harmonic)2 octaves separate bows & slurred four notes to a bowArpeggiosBb, C, E majorsBb, C, E minors2 octaves separate bows & slurred three notes to a bowHandel: Sonata in F HWV 370 1st & 2nd movts BarenreiterJ.S. Bach: Easy Winners Air From Suite No. 2 Brass WindSzelenyi: 24 Little Concert Pieces Editio Musica BudapestLittle RhapsodyDominant Sevenths (Resolving on the tonic)In keys of C, D and Eb1 octaveSeparate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bowBridge: Three Pieces for Violin and Piano Berceuse FaberVodicka: Baroque Violinist Siciliana Boosey and HawkesChromatic ScalesStarting on bottom A & E1 octaveSeparate bows onlyNardini: Concerto in E Minor Andante Cantabile SchirmerList BGrade 4 Violin Exam SheetLMPPashley:Missing YouTrad. Arr.Pashley: JerichoQuestions (10 marks)Sight Reading (10 marks)Rodney Bennett: Six Country Dances NovelloIn A Garden GreenEITHER of the following two tests (10 marks)a) Musicianship TestsTest 10: To clap a rhythm in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 time played twiceby the examiner, to state the time and then to identify themelody as major or minor.Test 11: To identify triads as major or minor and then to namethe notes in them, the root being named by the examiner.Test 12: To hum, sing or whistle a group of notes- 2 bars played by the examiner, and then tocomplete the melody by adding 4 or 5 notes.Romantic Violinist Boosey and HawkesDancla: Air Varie on A Theme by DonizettiSpartan PressBlake:The Snowman Suite FaberDance of The SnowmenReiding: Concertino Op.35 1st MovementRubenstein: RomanceSUBJECTVLScalework (10 marks)List AGrade 4 Violin Exam Sheet LMPBeethoven:German DanceFaure:Pie JesuEccles:Grave from Sonata in G minorKnight: Rossenby Suite ReflectionFORENAMESShow on entry form asBosworthb) Own compositionPerform an own composition in simple binary form in the keyof D or B flat major, including a modulation to a related key.ABRSMPortnoff: Russian Fantasia No.3 BosworthList CGrade 4 Violin Exam SheetLMPPashley:Study No.4Thompson:CapriceCarse: Progressive Studies Book 3 No. 6 or 7 AugenerDe Kayser: Violin Study Time No. 11 or 12FaberKreutzer: Forty Two Violin Studies No. 5 Stainer and BellKayser: 36 Elementary and Progressive Studies Op.20No. 3, 4 or 5SchirmerWolfhart: Elementary Studies Op.54 No.14 or 15 PetersAn own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.continued 12
Junior Silver Medalin Violin PlayingSURNAMEFORENAMESShow on entry form asSUBJECTVLGRADEJSMSolo Pieces (80 Marks)Candidates must prepare and perform FOUR pieces in all:To play any THREE pieces from the Grade 4 syllabus or the following list:What Else Can I Play Violin Grade 4 FaberThe Greatest Love of AllIn The Hall Of The Mountain KingThe Pink Panther ThemeSinging In the RainYoung Violinists Repertoire Book 4 FaberTraditional: The NightingaleIvanovici: The DanubeGot Those Position Blues FaberE. Huws Jones: Banana SkinE.Huws Jones: Looking SheepishYoung Recital Pieces Book 2 NovelloSchubert: SerenadeVivaldi: Autumn from the Four SeasonsJazz Blues and Ragtime Boosey & HawkesSmoke Gets in Your EyesPlus a further candidate’s own choice item of appropriate standard not listed elsewhere in the syllabusQuestions (10 marks)Sight Reading (10 marks)There are no Scales, Arpeggios, Musicianship Tests or Composition requirements at VCM Medalexams13
Grade 5 Violin PlayingSURNAMEFORENAMESShow on entry form asSUBJECTVLGRADE5Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play three pieces, one from each list:Scalework (10 marks)List AGrade 5 Violin Exam SheetLMPSchubertMilitary MarchMozartVoi Che Sepate12 Sonatas Op.2VivaldiSchottAllemanda from Sonata No.2Baroque ViolinistMascattiBoosey and HawkesGigaScalesG major & G minor (harmonic) (3 octaves) separate bows &slurred 3 notes to a bowB, Ab, Eb, F majors (2 octaves)B, G#, E, F# minors (harmonic) (2 octaves) separate bows &slurred 4 notes to a bowArpeggiosG major & G minor 3 octaves separate bows & slurred 3notes to a bowB, Ab, Eb & F major 2 octavesB, G#, E & F# minor 2 octaves separate bows & slurred 3notes to a bowConcerto No.1 in A Minor BarenreiterAccolayConcerto No.1 in A MinorViolin Sonatas Vol.1Edition PetersHandelAndante from Sonate IDominant Sevenths (resolving on the tonic)In keys of C & Db 2 octavesseparate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bowSheep May Safely Graze OUPBach arr. Forbes Sheep May Safely GrazeDiminished SeventhsStarting on open G & open D 1 octaveSeparate bows onlyList BGrade 5 Violin Exam SheetLMPPashleyInterminable VariationsReataSerial LeaningsChromatic ScalesStarting on bottom G & bottom A 2 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bowSix Country DancesNovelloRodney BennettBuskinQuestions (10 marks)Rossenby SuiteKnightSight Reading (10 marks)Spartan PressDanceEITHER of the following two tests (10 marks)Concertino in G Op. 24 BosworthReiding2nd MovementShostakovichShostakovicha) Musicianship TestsTest 13: To clap a rhythm in 3/4, 4/4 or 6/8 time - 2 bars played twice by the examiner, and to state the time, andthen to say if the melody is in a major or minor key.Test 14: To identify triads as major, minor, or diminished; andthen to name the notes in them, the root note being namedby the examiner.Test 15: To hum, sing or whistle a two bar phrase playedtwice by the examiner, and then to continue with an answeringtwo bar phrase.AlbumstuckePetersNo.7 Romanze in DThree Pieces for Violin and PianoBridgeCradle SongFaberList CGrade 5 Violin Exam SheetLMPPashleyStudy No.5ThompsonNocturneb) Own compositionPerform an own composition in simple ternary form in a keyof up to and including 3 sharps or 3 flats, including amodulation to a related key.36 Elementary and Progressive Studies Op.20SchirmerKayserNo.9, 10 or 12Forty Two Violin Studies Stainer and BellKreutzerNo.1060 Studies Op. 45 Peters EditionWolfhartNo.33, 36 or 37Progressive Studies Book 3Carse No.11,15, 18 or 20AugenerAn own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.14
Bronze Medalin Violin PlayingSURNAMEShow on entry form asFORENAMESSUBJECTVLGRADEBMSolo Pieces (80 Marks)Candidates must prepare and perform FOUR pieces in all:To play any THREE pieces from the Grade 5 syllabus or the following list:De Falla Suite Populaire Espagnole ChesterAsturianaElgar Idylle Op.4 No.1 NovelloShostakovich: Romance (The Gadfly) FentoneClassical and Romantic Pieces Book 4 OUPRachmaninov: Melody on a G StringSchubert: Moment MusicalAn Album Of Violin Pieces AMSCOBrahms: Hungarian Dance No.5Mendelssohn: Spring SongThe Violin Collection: SchirmerBarber: CanzoneWieniawski: 2 Mazurkas Characteristiques Op.19 UMPMazurka No.1Vivaldi: Concerto in E Op.3 No.12 PetersMovement 1John Williams: Three Pieces From Schindler’s List Hal LeonardJewish TownPlus a further candidate’s own choice item of appropriate standardnot listed elsewhere in the syllabusQuestions (10 marks)Sight Reading (10 marks)There are no Scales, Arpeggios, Musicianship Tests or Composition requirements at VCM Medalexams15
Grade 6 Violin PlayingSURNAMEFORENAMESSUBJECTVLShow on entry form asGRADE6Solo Pieces (60 marks)To play three pieces, one from each list:List C continued.Studies Op 32 book 2Sitt No.22, 23 or 25List A6 Sonatas Volume 1 BWV 1014-1016 Universal EditionJ.S. Bach 1st or 4th Movement from Sonata BWV 101536 Caprices Edition PetersFiorilloNo.1, 2 or 312 Sonatas Op.5 Vol.1 SchottCorelli:Final Vivace from Sonata No. 2An own choice piece of comparable standard chosen fromthe last 25 years.Concerto No.1 in Bb K.207MozartAdagioScalework (10 marks)BarenreiterSonata in E Op.1 No.15 HWV373HandelAdagio and AllegroScalesEb, F# majors & minors 2 octavesG, A, Bb majors & minors 3 octaves (melodic or harmonicas directed by the examiner)Separate bows & slurred 7 notes to a bowBarenreiterSonata in BbOUPArneSonata in BbArpeggiosEb, F# majors & minors 2 octavesG, A, Bb major & minor 3 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 6 notes to a bowBaroque Violinist Boosey and HawkesStanleySiciliana and AllegroVivaldiWinterSonata in D minor SchottSenailleSecond MovementList reiterRomanceDominant Sevenths (resolving on the tonic)In the keys of Ab, B (2 octaves) and C (3 octaves)Separate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bowDiminished SeventhsStarting on Eb, F# and G 2 octavesSeparate bows & slurred 4 notes to a bowChromatic ScalesStarting on Eb, F# and G 2 octavesSeparate bows and slurred 6 notes to a bowDouble-Stopped ScalesIn 6ths, Bb major, 1 octaveIn 3rds, D major, 1 octaveSeparate bows onlyTwo Pieces BanksJonesCorrente No.2Violin Favourites Vol.1ElgarSospiriDe HaskeViolin Sonata No.
Violin Syllabus Bowed Strings Consultant Elizabeth Spear MusB(Hons) PGCE. 4 ABOUT THE VCM Victoria College of Music, London, is an independent body providing examinations in Music, Speech, and Drama subjects. It has held examination sessions throughout the British Isles and
