List of Flute Exam Pieces for ABRSM Grade

Those who wish to enter ABRSM exams for flute instruments, here are the exams pieces list. Note that beside performing this piece there are numerous other type of exam for example, sight reading, aural test, theory etc.

Flute exam pieces for Grade 1 to 8 :
2014-2017 Editions.

FluteGRADE 1 - Buy the official score sheet HERE

THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:

LIST A

1 Hook Minuetto: 2nd movt from Sonata in Eb, Op. 99 No. 3, arr. Wastall (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 1)

2 Purcell Rigaudon, Z. 653, arr. Stuart (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 1)

3 Trad. Irish The Rakes o’ Mallow, arr. Denley (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 1)

4 A. M. Bononcini Bella Vittoria. Music Through Time for Flute, Book 1, arr. Harris and Adams (OUP)

5 Daquin Noël. Harlequin, Book 1, arr. McDowall (Cramer)

6 Schubert Waltz No. 16 (from D. 146). Time Pieces for Flute, Vol. 1, arr. Denley (ABRSM)

7 Sholom Secunda Donna Donna (observing repeat). Winner Scores All for Flute, arr. Lawrance (Brass Wind: piano accomp. published separately)

8 Trad. English Blow the Wind Southerly. One More Time! for Flute, arr. Watts (Kevin Mayhew)

9 Trad. Welsh The Ash Grove. Funky Flute Repertoire, Book 2, arr. Hammond (Kevin Mayhew: piano accomp. published separately)

LIST B

1 Keith Amos Lupin, the Pot-Bellied Pig: No. 9 from The First Amos Flute Album (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 1)

2 Ros Stephen Guanabara Bay: No. 1 from Flute Globetrotters (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 1)

3 Rodgers & Hammerstein Edelweiss: from The Sound of Music, arr. Thomson (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 1)

4 Heather Hammond Funk Factory. Funky Flute Repertoire, Book 2, arr. Hammond (Kevin Mayhew: piano accomp. published separately)

5 Alan Haughton Partying: from Fun Club for Flute, Grade 1–2 (Kevin Mayhew: piano accomp. and part published in Teacher Copy)

6 Cecilia McDowall Moulin Rose. Harlequin, Book 1, arr. McDowall (Cramer)

7 Aldo Rossi Un dolce sogno (A Sweet Dream): No. 5 from 18 composizioni facili e progressive (Ricordi)

8 R. & R. Sherman Truly Scrumptious (from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). Winner Scores All for Flute, arr. Lawrance (Brass Wind: piano accomp. published separately)

9 Sullivan Prithee, Pretty Maiden (from Patience). Music Through Time for Flute, Book 1, arr. Harris and Adams (OUP)

LIST C

1 Nikki Iles Jazz Waltz (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 1)

2 E. Köhler Exercise in G: No. 30 from Schule für Flöte, Part 1 (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 1)

3 Oliver Ledbury Itchy Feet (arpeggio in final bar optional): from Flute Salad  (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 1)

4 Alan Bullard Hungarian Flute or Marching Flute: No. 4 or No. 7 from Fifty for Flute, Book 1 (ABRSM)

5 Paul Harris Study in C or Study in G or Study in F. No. 4 or No. 5 or No. 7 from 76 Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber)

6 Mike Mower Straight to the Point or Knock Knock: from The Modern Flute Player (Itchy Fingers Publications 054)

7 Philip Sparke Modal Melody or Shalom!: No. 3 or No. 14 from Skilful Studies for Flute (Anglo Music AMP 094-401)

FluteGRADE 2

THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:

LIST A

1 attrib. Attaingnant Que je chatouille ta fossette: from Second livre de danceries, arr. Denley (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 2)

2 A. Scarlatti Minuetto, arr. Cagnard (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 2)

3 Trad. Irish Off She Goes, arr. Bullard (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 2)

4 Boyce Spring Gardens. Music Through Time for Flute, Book 2, arr. Harris and Adams (OUP)

5 Handel Air in F (from Water Music) Harlequin, Book 1, arr. McDowall (Cramer)

6 Mozart Papageno’s Bell Tune (from The Magic Flute) ¸˝˛

7 Petzold Menuet in G. Time Pieces for Flute, Vol. 1, arr. Denley (ABRSM)

8 Reeve Sweet Patty. An English Garland, arr. Emerson (Emerson E180)

9 Trad. English The Mermaid. One More Time! for Flute, arr. Watts (Kevin Mayhew)

LIST B

1 Hywel Davies Boulevard Fanfarigoule (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 2)

2 Richard Kershaw February’s Gentle Rain: from A Flautist’s Calendar (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 2)

3 Kosma & Prévert Les feuilles mortes (Autumn Leaves), arr. Lawrance (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 2)

4 Louise Chamberlain The Red Admiral or King of the Swing: from Step It Up! for Flute (Faber)

5 Paul Hart Rainy Day in Paris: from Hartbeat (Brass Wind)

6 Alan Haughton The Snake Charmer or The Waltz: from Fun Club for Flute, Grade 1–2 (Kevin Mayhew: piano accomp. and part published in Teacher Copy)

7 Cecilia McDowall Circus Rag. Harlequin, Book 1, arr. McDowall (Cramer)

8 Ravel Menuet (from Le Tombeau de Couperin). Music Through Time for Flute, Book 2, arr. Harris and Adams (OUP)

9 Aldo Rossi Piccolo valzer romantico (Little Romantic Waltz): No. 16 from 18 composizioni facili e progressive (Ricordi)

LIST C

1 Ian Denley Austrian Allure (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 2)

2 Mike Mower Waltzlet: from The Modern Flute Player (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 2)

3 Prill Study in D: No. 69 from Schule für die Böhm-Flöte, Op. 7, Part 1 (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 2)

4 Alan Bullard Nimble Flute or Echo Flute: No. 8 or No. 9 from Fifty for Flute, Book 1 (ABRSM)

5 Gariboldi Study in C (Molto moderato) or Study in C (Moderato): No. 15 or No. 16 from First Exercises for Flute, Op. 89 (Schott ED 20353). Also available as: No. 15 or No. 16 from 76 Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber)

6 James Rae Open Spaces or Destination Waltz: No. 6 or No. 15 from Style Workout for Solo Flute (Universal UE 21319)

7 Philip Sparke Classical Theme or Tyrolean Tune or In the Black Mountains: No. 24 or No. 27 or No. 28 from Skilful Studies for Flute (Anglo Music AMP 094-401)

FluteGRADE 3

THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:

LIST A

1 Mozart Variation 6: from Serenade, K. 361, arr. Denley (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 3)

2 attrib. Pergolesi Tre giorni son che Nina (For three days Nina), arr. Gatti and Sogni (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 3)

3 Telemann Passepieds 1 and 2: 6th movt from Suite in A minor, TWV 55:a2, arr. Salter (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 3)

4 Boyce Vivace (from Symphony No. 2) (observing repeats) Harlequin, Book 1, arr. McDowall (Cramer)

5 Offenbach Champagne Song (from La vie parisienne) ¸˝˛

6 Grétry Flute Air (from Panurge). No. 2 from Classical Music for Flute, arr. Wastall (Boosey & Hawkes)

7 Grieg Norwegian Dance (Op. 35 No. 2) Winner Scores All for Flute, arr. Lawrance (Brass Wind: piano accomp.

8 Mozart Aria (from Don Giovanni) ¸˝˛ published separately)

9 Schubert Menuetto and Trio. Music Through Time for Flute, Book 3, arr. Harris and Adams (OUP)

LIST B

1 Arrieu Chanson de la pastoure (Song of the Shepherdess) (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 3)

2 David Gordon Amazonian Mood (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 3)

3 Dave Stapleton Whistlin’ (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 3)

4 Patrick Doyle Neville’s Waltz (from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire). Winner Scores All for Flute, arr. Lawrance (Brass Wind: piano accomp. published separately)

5 Paul Harris Hazelnote Crunch or Toffee Tango: No. 1 or No. 4 from Chocolate Box (Novello NOV016203)

6 Bryan Kelly St Lucia or Barcelona: No. 1 or No. 3 from Snapshots (Hunt Edition HE93)

7 Guy-Claude Luypaerts Insouciance or Cinq Sets (Leduc AL 29837: published together)

8 Robin Milford Air. Music Through Time for Flute, Book 3, arr. Harris and Adams (OUP)

9 Ros Stephen ‘Hole in My Shoe’ Blues: No. 4 from Flute Globetrotters (OUP: piano accomp. printable from companion CD)

LIST C

1 Demersseman Chanson serbe (Serbian Song): from L’art de phraser  (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 3)

2 Oliver Ledbury Waltzer: from Flute Salad (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 3)

3 Graham Lyons Study in C: No. 11 from Progressive Flute Studies (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 3)

4 Alan Bullard Cool Flute or Plaintive Flute: No. 17 or No. 21 from Fifty for Flute, Book 1 (ABRSM)

5 Gariboldi Study in E minor: No. 30 from First Exercises for Flute, Op. 89 (Schott ED 20353)

6 James Rae Full On or High Five: No. 18 or No. 20 from Style Workout for Solo Flute (Universal UE 21319)

7 Tulou Study in G. No. 29 from 76 Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber) or No. 14 from 100 Classical Studies for Flute (Universal UE 12992)

Flute GRADE 4 

THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:

LIST A

1 Cimarosa Sonata in G, arr. Gatti and Sogni (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 4)

2 F. Mancini Allegro: 4th movt from Sonata No. 1 in D minor (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 4)

3 Mozart Menuetto and Trio: 2nd movt from Flute Quartet in A, K. 298, arr. Stolba (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 4)

4 C. P. E. Bach Vivace: 3rd movt from Sonata in D, Wq. 129. No. 4 from C. P. E. Bach 6 Sonatas for Flute (Zimmermann ZM18000)

5 Finger Allegro: 1st movt from Sonata in F (Bärenreiter Praha H7850)

6 Hook Allegretto: 1st movt from Sonata in C (from Op. 54). No. 5 from Classical Music for Flute, arr. Wastall (Boosey & Hawkes)

7 B. Marcello Largo: 1st movt from Sonata in Bb, Op. 2 No. 7 (Dowani) or Marcello Sonatas for Treble Recorder (Flute, Violin), Op. 2, Vol. 3 (Bärenreiter HM 152) or Marcello 12 Sonatas for Flute, Op. 2, Vol. 2 (Editio Musica Budapest Z.13477)

8 Rameau Tambourin (from Pièces de clavecin). Time Pieces for Flute, Vol. 3, arr. Denley (ABRSM)

9 Telemann Menuets 1 and 2 (omitting DC): 4th movt from Suite in A minor, TWV 55:a2, arr. Salter (Peters EP 7787)

LIST B

1 Paul Hart Lonely and Blue: from Hartbeat (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 4)

2 Honegger Romance (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 4)

3 Gilbert & Sullivan Gavotte: from The Gondoliers, arr. Denley (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 4)

4 Paul Harris Caramel Carousel or Fudge Fandango: No. 8 or No. 9 from Chocolate Box (Novello NOV016203)

5 Bryan Kelly Paris: No. 5 from Snapshots (Hunt Edition HE93)

6 Michel Legrand What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? Latin Connections for Flute, arr. Ramskill (Brass Wind)

7 John McCabe Threes and Twos: No. 2 from Portraits (Novello NOV120529)

8 Prokofiev Gavotte (from ‘Classical’ Symphony, Op. 25). Time Pieces for Flute, Vol. 3, arr. Denley (ABRSM)

9 Blaž Pucihar Flavta se igra (Flute at Play) or Flavta sanja (Dreamy Flute): from Flavta se igra (Flute at Play) (Pucihar Music)

LIST C

1 Colin Cowles The Wind in the Withies: No. 3 from Somerset Scenes for Solo Flute (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 4)

2 Gariboldi Study in E minor: No. 19 from 30 Études faciles et progressives (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 4)

3 Russell Stokes Allegretto: No. 30 from Easy Jazz Singles (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 4)

4 Alan Bullard Rag-time Flute or Latin Flute: No. 22 or No. 23 from Fifty for Flute, Book 1 (ABRSM)

5 Gariboldi Study in Bb. No. 30 from 76 Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber) or No. 6 from 100 Classical Studies for Flute (Universal UE 12992) or No. 14 from Flötenetüden, Vol. 1 (Breitkopf & Härtel EB 8354)

6 Járdányi Allegretto. No. 12 from Flötenetüden, Vol. 1 (Breitkopf & Härtel EB 8354)

7 Popp Study in D. No. 51 from Flötenetüden, Vol. 1 (Breitkopf & Härtel EB 8354)

FluteGRADE 5

THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:

LIST A

1 Handel Allegro: 2nd movt from Sonata in F, HWV 369, Op. 1 No. 11 (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 5)

2 D. Purcell Largo and Vivace: 1st and 2nd movts from Sonata No. 2 in D minor (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 5)

3 Quantz Presto: 3rd movt from Sonata in G, Op. 1 No. 6 (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 5)

4 C. P. E. Bach Vivace: 3rd movt from Sonata in Bb, Wq. 125. No. 1 from C. P. E. Bach 6 Sonatas for Flute (Zimmermann ZM18000)

5 Blavet Allemanda (Allegro): 2nd movt from Sonata in G minor, Op. 2 No. 4 (‘La Lumague’). Blavet 6 Sonatas, Op. 2, Vol. 2 (Schott FTR 165) or No. 7 from Flötenmusik, Vol. 1 (Henle HN 368)

6 Hasse Largo and Allegro: 2nd and 3rd movts from Sonata in G, Op. 2 No. 4. Hasse 6 Sonatas for Flute, Vol. 2 (Universal UE 30438)

7 Stanley Menuet: 3rd movt from Solo in A minor, Op. 4 No. 1. Stanley 6 Solos for a German Flute, Op. 4 (Chester CH55040)

8 Telemann Allegro: 4th movt from Sonata in G minor, TWV 41:g3 (Dowani) or Telemann Methodical Sonatas, Vol. 1 (Bärenreiter BA 2241)

9 Telemann Les Plaisirs: 2nd movt from Suite in A minor, TWV 55:a2, arr. Salter (Peters EP 7787)

LIST B

1 Delibes Morceau (Concours de flûte, 1876)  (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 5)

2 Christopher Norton Nobody Knows: No. 1 from The Christopher Norton Flute (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 5)Concert Collection for Flute

3 Blaž Pucihar The Playful Pony: from Luna’s Magic Flute (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 5)

4 M. Arnold Sarabande (from Solitaire), arr. Poulton (Novello NOV954239)

5 Arrieu Allegro moderato: 1st movt from Sonatine (Amphion)

6 Stephen Dodgson Circus-Pony. New Pieces for Flute, Book 2 (ABRSM)

7 Cecilia McDowall Hornpipe: from Six Pastiches (Pan Educational Music PEM40)

8 Gérard Meunier Au crepuscule (Lemoine)

9 Peterson-Berger Song of Summer or Congratulations. No. 1 or No. 3 from Peterson-Berger Frösöblomster (Flowers from Frösö), arr. Marcusson (Just Flutes)

LIST C

1 O. Fischer Study in G (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 5)

2 E. Köhler Exercise in G: No. 12 from Schule für Flöte, Part 2 Flute (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 5)

3 Mike Mower Mango Tango: from The Modern Flute Player (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 5)

4 Alan Bullard Thoughtful Flute or Baroque Flute: No. 29 or No. 30 from Fifty for Flute, Book 1 (ABRSM)

5 Gariboldi Study in Eb. No. 45 from 76 Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber)

6 Járdányi Allegro. No. 54 from Flötenetüden, Vol. 1 (Breitkopf & Härtel EB 8354)

7 Allen Vizzutti Flamenco: from Dynamic Dances for Flute (De Haske Hal Leonard)

FluteGRADE 6

PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: Grade 5 (or above) in Theory of Music, Practical Musicianship or any solo Jazz subject.

THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:

LIST A

1 J. S. Bach Polonaise: 5th movt from Suite in B minor, BWV 1067  (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 6)

2 Roman Allegro: 2nd movt from Sonata No. 6 in B minor (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 6)

3 Walckiers Scherzo: 2nd movt from Sonata No. 5 in E minor (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 6)

4 C. P. E. Bach Allegro: 2nd movt from Sonata in D, Wq. 129. No. 4 from C. P. E. Bach 6 Sonatas for Flute (Zimmermann ZM18000)

5 G. Bononcini Lento and Vivace: 1st and 4th movts from Divertimento da camera in C minor (PWM 9893)

6 Handel Allegro: 2nd movt from Sonata in G, HWV 363b, Op. 1 No. 5. Handel 11 Sonatas for Flute (Bärenreiter BA 4225)

7 F. Mancini Allegro: 2nd movt from Sonata No. 1 in D minor (Dowani) or Mancini 12 Sonatas for Treble Recorder (Flute, Oboe) Nos 1–3 (Vol. 1) (Amadeus BP 0863)

8 L. Mozart Presto: 3rd movt from Concerto in G (Ricordi Sy 2593)

9 Telemann Vivace: 2nd movt from Sonata in D, TWV 41:D9 (Schott FTR 73) or Telemann 2 Flute Sonatas (Essercizii Musici) (Amadeus BP 0377)

LIST B

1 Paul Harris With a Hint of Lime (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 6)

2 Harbach & Kern Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: from Roberta, arr. Iveson (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 6)

3 Roussel Aria (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 6)

4 Caplet Rêverie (Lemoine). Also available in: The Flautist’s Collection, Book 3 (Kevin Mayhew)

5 Gaubert Sicilienne (Heugel HE26418)

6 Bryan Kelly Prélude français (observing repeat). New Pieces for Flute, Book 2 (ABRSM)

7 Blaž Pucihar Flavta na potovanju (Flute Journey): from Flavta se igra (Flute at Play) (Pucihar Music)

8 Gary Schocker Spring Energy (or Heigh Ho): No. 7 from Dances and Daydreams (Presser)

9 Andy Scott And Everything is Still... for flute (Astute Music)

LIST C

1 Rob Buckland Charming Snakes (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 6)

2 Handel Allemande: 1st movt from Suite in G minor, HWV 452, arr. Wye (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 6)

3 Granville Walker Valse triste: No. 5 from Seven Modern Flute Studies (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 6)

4 J. S. Bach Bourrée. No. 11 from Bach for Unaccompanied Flute, arr. Spiegl (OUP)

5 Alan Bullard Comical Flute: No. 35 from Fifty for Flute, Book 2 (ABRSM)

6 Drouet Study in A minor. No. 53 from 76 Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber) or No. 70 from 100 Classical Studies for Flute (Universal UE 12992)

7 E. Köhler Study in G minor: No. 9 from 15 Easy Studies, Op. 33, Book 1 (IMC 1468). Also available as: No. 54 from 76 Graded Studies for Flute, Book 1 (Faber) or No. 49 from Flötenetüden, Vol. 1 (Breitkopf & Härtel EB 8354)

FluteGRADE 7

PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: Grade 5 (or above) in Theory of Music, Practical Musicianship or any solo Jazz subject.

THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:

LIST A

1 Beethoven Allegro vivace e disinvolto: 7th movt from Serenade in D, Op. 25, arr. Roth (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 7)

2 Handel Grave and Allegro: 1st and 2nd movts from Sonata in E minor, HWV 359b, Op. 1 No. 1 (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 7)

3 Popp Allegro non troppo: 1st movt from Sonatine, Op. 388 No. 1 (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 7)

4 J. S. Bach Allegro: 1st movt from Sonata in G minor, BWV 1020 (Bärenreiter BA 8170) or J. S. Bach 3 Sonatas for Flute (Bärenreiter BA 5220)

5 Molter Allegro assai: 3rd movt from Concerto in G, HS 315 (Musica Rara MR 1843A)

6 Quantz Adagio and Allegro: 1st and 2nd movts from Sonata in E minor (Schott FTR 61)

7 Telemann Allegro or Allegro: 2nd or 4th movt from Sonata in B minor, TWV 41:h4 (Tafelmusik 1) (Bärenreiter BA 3537)

8 F. M. Veracini Largo e nobile and Allegro: 1st and 2nd movts from Sonata in F (Sonata Prima). Veracini 12 Sonatas for Recorder (Flute/Violin), Vol. 1 (Peters EP 4965a)

9 Wilms Rondo (Allegro): 3rd movt from Sonata in D, Op. 18 No. 1. Wilms 2 Sonatas, Op. 18 (Musica Rara 2289)

LIST B

1 Geraedts Allegro giocoso: 1st movt from Sonatina (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 7)

2 Caplet Petite valse (Little Waltz): from Deux petites pièces (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 7)

3 John McLeod Promenade: No. 1 from Le Tombeau de Poulenc (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 7)

4 L. Boulanger Nocturne. Flute Music by Female Composers (Schott ED 9947)

5 Godard Idylle: No. 2 from Suite de trois morceaux, Op. 116 (Chester CH55136). Idylle also available in: The Flautist’s Collection, Book 3 (Kevin Mayhew)

6 Hasselmans Mazurka, Op. 31, trans. Denley (Spartan Press SP698)

7 Poulenc Cantilena: 2nd movt from Sonata (Chester CH01605)

8 Andy Scott Fujiko. Vocalise for Flute (Astute Music)

9 Youmans & Caesar Tea for Two. Let’s Face the Music for Flute, arr. Iveson (Brass Wind)

LIST C

1 J. S. Bach Gigue: 6th movt from Suite in C, BWV 1009, arr. Spiegl (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 7)

2 Prill Study in Eb (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 7)

3 Russell Stokes With Life: No. 7 from Tricky Jazz Singles (ABRSM Flute Exam Pieces, Grade 7)

4 Alan Bullard Waltzing Flute or Lively Flute: No. 39 or No. 45 from Fifty for Flute, Book 2 (ABRSM)

5 Gariboldi Study in F or Study in C minor: No. 18 or No. 19 from 20 petites études, Op. 132 (Schott ED 20355)

6 E. Köhler Study in Eb: No. 12 from 15 Easy Studies, Op. 33, Book 1 (IMC 1468). Also available as: No. 64 from 76 Graded Studies for Flute, Book 2 (Faber)

7 Allen Vizzutti Polka: from Dynamic Dances for Flute (De Haske Hal Leonard)

FluteGRADE 8

PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: Grade 5 (or above) in Theory of Music, Practical Musicianship or any solo Jazz subject.

THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:

LIST A

1 J. C. Bach Rondeaux (Allegretto): 3rd movt from Concerto in D (Universal UE 12770)

2 J. S. Bach Presto (complete): 3rd movt from Sonata in B minor, BWV 1030; or Allegro: 3rd movt from Sonata in A, BWV 1032. J. S. Bach 4 Sonatas for Flute (Bärenreiter BA 5198)

3 Devienne Allegro: 1st movt from Sonata No. 1 in E minor (Op. 58 No. 1) (IMC 2734)

4 Hoffmeister Allegro: 1st movt from Sonata in D, Op. 21 No. 1. No. 7 from Flötenmusik, Vol. 2 (Henle HN 369)

5 Leclair Dolce (Andante) and Giga (Allegro moderato): 1st and 4th movts from Sonata in G, Op. 9 No. 7 (Schott FTR 49). Also available (as Op. 4 No. 7) in: Leclair 2 Sonatas for Flute (Amadeus BP 1574)

6 Mozart Allegro: 1st movt from Flute Quartet No. 1 in D, K. 285 (Universal UE 18094)

7 Mozart Rondeau (Allegro): 3rd movt from Concerto No. 2 in D, K. 314 (Henle HN 674 or Bärenreiter BA 4855-90)

8 Quantz Largo and Vivace: 2nd and 3rd movts from Sonata No. 272 in F; or Affettuoso and Vivace: 2nd and 3rd movts from Sonata No. 275 in Bb. Quantz Flute Sonatas, Vol. 1 (Uppernote Publications UPP101)

9 C. Stamitz Presto non assai: 3rd movt from Concerto in D (Sikorski–Music Sales SIK483K)

10 Vivaldi Allegro non molto ( flute to play in tuttis) and Larghetto: 1st and 2nd movts from Concerto in D minor, RV 431a (‘Il Gran Mogol’) (Edition HH: published with RV 431)

LIST B

1 Alfvén The Herdsmaiden’s Dance (Vallflickans Dans). Three Swedish Pieces, arr. Marcusson ( Just Flutes)

2 Ian Clarke Hypnosis or The Mad Hatter (IC Music: published individually). Also available in: Ian Clarke 3 Pieces for Flute (IC Music)

3 Enesco Cantabile (Andante ma non troppo): from Cantabile et Presto (Enoch). Also available in: Flute Music by French Composers (G. Schirmer GS33109)

4 German Saltarello (Lazarus Edition)

5 Gounod Concertino (Amadeus BP 0570)

6 Hindemith Sehr lebhaft (incl. Marsch): 3rd movt from Sonata (Schott ED 2522)

7 C. E. Lefebvre Scherzo: No. 2 from Deux pièces, Op. 72 (Zimmermann ZM2723)

8 Poulenc Allegretto malincolico: 1st movt from Sonata (Chester CH01605)

9 Prokofiev Andante: 3rd movt from Flute Sonata in D, Op. 94 (Boosey & Hawkes)

10 James Rae Aquarelle: 1st movt from Sonatina (Reedimensions RD028)

LIST C

1 C. P. E. Bach Allegro: 3rd movt from Sonata in A minor for solo flute, Wq. 132 (Bärenreiter BA 6820 or Ricordi Sy 525)

2 R. R. Bennett Poco lento–Allegro con grazia: 1st movt from Sonatina for solo flute (Universal UE 12350)

3 Boehm Capriccio No. 16 or No. 19 or No. 21: from 24 Capriccios, Op. 26 (Chester CH55209). Also available as: No. 74 or No. 75 or No. 76 from 76 Graded Studies for Flute, Book 2 (Faber)

4 Alan Bullard Agile Flute or Breathless Flute: No. 47 or No. 49 from Fifty for Flute, Book 2 (ABRSM)

5 Kuhlau Scherzo (complete): 2nd movt from Divertissement No. 5 in G. Kuhlau 6 Divertissements for Solo Flute, Op. 68 (Peters EP 8546)

6 John La Montaine Jaunty: 2nd movt from Sonata for solo flute, Op. 24 (Broude Brothers)

7 Piazzolla No. 3 or No. 6: from Tango-Études for solo flute (Lemoine)

8 Telemann Fantasia No. 3 in B minor, TWV 40:4 (complete), or Fantasia No. 4 in Bb, TWV 40:5 (complete): from 12 Fantasias for Flute (Bärenreiter BA 2971)