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Department of Music

Graduate Keyboard Proficiency Examination

Area of Specialization: Music Performance: Piano

Examination Requirements

Letters identify the items selected from the Keyboard Proficiency Examination Master List of Requirements.

E. After fifteen minutes or preparation, harmonize on folk melody with an appropriate accompanimental style using both primary and secondary triads. Possible styles include Alberti bass, broken, jump, waltz, or any other type compatible with the style of the melody.

N. Play at sight one moderately difficult piano piece.

R. After fifteen minutes of preparation, transpose one easy piano accompaniment for a vocal solo up or down any interval up to a major third.

T. With overnight preparation, play one easy piano accompaniment for a vocal solo and incorporate the vocal line into the texture.

AA. Select and play one moderately easy piano accompaniment for a vocal solo in tempo suitable for performance. (Total of 10 points)

Additional Information

1. Each requirement is worth 20 points.

2. Report to the examination room fifteen minutes before the scheduled examination time to obtain the materials for Requirements E and R.

3. A copy of the piano accompaniment for a vocal solo must be secured from the Music Office before 4:30 p.m. on the day preceding the examination.

4. Additional information and practice materials for each requirement are on reserve in the Department of Music Listening Library (Fine Arts Building, Room 305).

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