I

Scales: All major and harmonic minor scales, two octaves, hands together, minimum speed: 60=quarter note. (see example (pdf))

 

II

Chord Progressions:  I-IV-I 6/4-V7-I in all keys, major and minor.

 

III

Sight-Reading:  Sightreading of a selected work at the intermediate level.

 

IV

Improvisation:  A short improvisation over a given chord progression.  (12 to 16 bars)

 

V

Harmonization:  Harmonization of a melody at sight using primary chord functions in an accompaniment style.

 

VI

Transposition:  Transposition of one of the repertoire selections up or down a half-step, up a fourth, or down a fifth.

 

VII

Repertoire:  Perform two pieces at the intermediate level from memory demonstrating correct performance practices, including dynamics, phrasing, and tempo indications. (see example (pdf) , example (pdf) , example (pdf)