INTERNATIONAL
MUSIC
EXAMINATIONS
BOARD
FLUTE SYLLABUS
CONTENTS
Page
The IMEB 3
Introduction to Flute Syllabus 6
Examination information7
Examination duration8
Grade 1 – 8 examinations 9 - 16
Associate Performer’s Diploma 17
Associate Teacher’s Diploma 18
Licentiate Performer’s Diploma 19
Licentiate Teacher’s Diploma 20
Technical Work 21
Ear Tests, Sight Reading and General Knowledge 22
Flute Performance Syllabus 30 - 33
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC EXAMINATIONS BOARD
INTRODUCTION
The syllabi of the IMEB are designed to meet the needs of those teaching and learning music, speech, drama and theatre arts. The examinations will be foundto be comprehensive and catering for those interested academically or as a performer. The lists contain works ranging from early times to up-to-date contemporary examples, plus own choice options.
All work is carefully and sequentially graded. Teachers preparing students for IMEB examinations will have a very sound outline on which to develop their lessons. IMEB examinations make provision for many abilities and give a goal for students in their studies. They provide a sense of purpose and direction and can be taken in addition to other activities, as they are not intended to be the only studies in a student’s year. Examination reports reflect a reliable assessment of progress and, by comments and marks, assist individual development.
In each IMEB syllabus, teachers will find the requisites of a system of training for their students through the Grades to the Diploma levels. The aim is to encourage personal development in music, speech, drama, theatre arts and performance in each individual. It is the wish of the IMEB to help teachers and their students in the development of their skills, acquisition of knowledge and enhanced self-confidence according to age and experience, not to discourage and set impossible or unrealistic standards.
At every IMEB examination level, selections are made from each section list of specified works or own choice. Own Choices give an opportunity for teachers and candidates to explore the repertoire appropriate for individual grade level, age, interest and experience and thereby have some ownership of their examination program. It is expected that all Own Choice items will be thoughtfully and responsibly selected and provide challenge and motivation for individuals in order to assist personal development. Examiners will expect standards of achievement commensurate to the candidate’s age and grade level, and to show thorough preparation for each examination component and section.
An exciting section is the ‘Performance Examinations’. Many students wish to learn music, speech, drama and theatre arts as a leisure activity and would like to receive recognition of their progress – these examinations are the answer as the assessment is based on the candidate’s performance, not the technical or theoretical aspects. Students may a present a wide variety of items in the Performance Examination as the syllabus allows for the teacher and candidate to choose the performance pieces. Candidates in this area may progress to the Diploma of Performance.
The IMEB was formed in response to many requests fromteachers ofmusic, speech, drama and theatre arts looking for an alternative examination system. IMEB examinations are perceived to be more flexible and user-friendly than some other examination systems. All examiners are highly qualified and experienced teachers and therefore have a good understanding of the problems faced by both teachers and students.
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BOARD MEMBERS
Dr Kyunghee Lee (President)
PhD, BCA(Hons), MA, ADMT(Merit), LMusA, LTCT
Dr Darrell Hines (Secretary)
PhD, MA, MEd, FTCL, FAGM, LMusA, LTCL(CMT), LTCL(S&D), LSDA
Dr Tim Smith (Syllabus Consultant)
PhD, MEd, BEd, DipTeach, ETC(Adv), PGDES, LAGMS, DipMus(Hon)
Noel Cislowski
MEd, BA, LMusA, LSDA, FSDA, FTCL
Shirley Jackson
MA, FAGSPT, LAGSCD, LSDA, LTCL, ATCL, MAGTS
Merryl Lloyd
AAGS, LAGS
Maria Tabor
MMus(Heidelberg), BMus(Hons, Munich)
FLUTE
SYLLABUS
FLUTE SYLLABUS
TECHNICAL WORK
EAR TESTS, SIGHT READING AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
FLUTE PERFORMANCE SYLLABUS
FLUTE SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION
There are 2 optional forms of examination for Flute:
1 Grade Examinations which comprise technical work, ear tests, sight reading, general knowledge and List pieces
This sequence of grades is designed to foster individual development in the art of Flute as a form of artistic expression and communication. Related skills, knowledge and enhanced self-confidence should be acquired by progressing through the grades according to age and experience.
Examinations are arranged into sections plus technical work, general knowledge. aural tests and sight reading. Total 100 marks.
One selection should be made from the list of specified works or own choice. Own choices provide an opportunity for teachers and candidates to explore the repertoire appropriate for individual grade level, age, interest and experience, and to have some ownership of their examination program. It is expected that all own choice items will be thoughtfully and responsibly selected and provide challenge and motivation for individuals in order to assist personal development in chosen area of music.
Specified time durations for each examination level should be adhered to reasonably closely, but not exceeded.
All components in the technical work, aural tests and sight reading are specified.
Examiners will expect levels of achievement commensurate to the individual candidate’s age and grade level and to show thorough preparation for each examination component and section.
2 Performance Examinations which do not require assessment in technical work, ear tests, sight reading or List pieces
FLUTE SYLLABUS
Examination information
Grades 1-5Technical Work20 marks
Section A20marks
Section B20 marks
Section C20 marks
Ear Tests, Sight Reading
and General Knowledge20 marks
Total 100 marks
Grades 6-8Technical Work16 marks
Section A16 marks
Section B16 marks
Section C16 marks
Section D16 marks
Ear Tests, Sight Reading
and General Knowledge20 marks
Total 100 marks
Associate Performer’s Diploma
Written Paper Total 100 marks
Recital Total 100 marks
Associate Teacher’s Diploma
Written Paper Total 100 marks
Teaching Principles 70 marks
Recital 30 marks
Total 100 marks
LicentiatePerformer’s Diploma
Recital Total 100 marks
Licentiate Teacher’s Diploma
Teaching Principles 70 marks
Recital 30 marks
Total 100 marks
Examination durations
Grade 1 15 minutes
Grade 2 15 minutes
Grade 3 20 minutes
Grade 4 20 minutes
Grade 5 25 minutes
Grade 6 30 minutes
Grade 7 40 minutes
Grade 8 45 minutes
AssociatePerformer and Teacher Diplomas 45-50 minutes
LicentiatePerformer and Teacher Diplomas
60 minutes
Musical Knowledge Exam Paper 3 hours
GRADE 1 15 minutes
1Technical Work (from memory) (20 marks)
Articulation: No 1a, b, c, 7, 10a, b, 14a, b
Scales: Ascending and Descending minimum tempo MM = 92
Arpeggios: Ascending and Descending minimum tempo MM = 92
2Performance : one selection from each List
List A (20 marks)
Elementary Method for Flute (Rubank)
Lesson 8 Ex 5 or 6, Lesson 11 Ex 5, Lesson 18 Ex 9, or Lesson 22 Ex 6
Amazing solos for Flute and Keyboard (Boosey and Hawkes)
Allegro : Mozart, Tanz des Burgemeisters : Praetorius, or Bliss: Schubert
The Flautist’s Companion (MB/MMC)
Easy March p 24, Hampton Court p 19 or Sample Gifts p 23
30 Easy and Progressive Studies for Flute,Book 1 (Garibaldi) No 1, 2 or 3
125 Classical Studies for Flute (Universal) No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 or 14
Own choice
List B (20 marks)
A Treasury of Flute Music (Schirmer) Minuetto : Beethoven or Gavotte : Handel
40 Little Pieces for the Beginner Flautist (Moyse, L) No 5, 7, 13 or 18
Learn As You Play Flute (Boosey and Hawkes) Concert Piece No 1 or 2
Solo Pieces for the Beginning Flautist (MelBay)
Ode to Joy: Beethoven, Chorale: Bach, Gavotte: Corelli or Largo: Dvorak
Warlike Music (OUP)
King George 1st March No 2, or March No 8 or March No 10 : Handel
Own Choice
List C (20 marks)
Classical Album for the Flute (Schott) Dance of the Blessed Spirits : Gluck
40 Little Pieces for the Beginner Flautist (Moyse)No 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, or 20
Hungarian Children’s Songs (Edit Musica Budapest) No 1, 5 or 13
Learn As You Play Flute (Boosey and Hawkes) Concert Piece No 3 or 4
Solos for Beginning Flautists (MB/MMC) Largo : Dvorak
Own Choice
3Tests (20 marks)
Sight Reading (7 marks) Ear Tests (6 marks)
and General Knowledge (7 marks)
GRADE 2 15 minutes
1Technical Work (from memory) (20 marks)
Articulation: No 2a, b, c, 8a, 11b, 15a, b, c, d
Scales: Ascending and Descending minimum tempo MM = 120
Arpeggios: Ascending and Descending minimum tempo MM = 120
Any scale or arpeggio from a previous grade may be requested by the Examiner
2Performance : one selection from each List
List A (20 marks)
Elementary Method for Flute (Rubank)
Lesson 24 : Ex 6, Lesson 26 : Ex 4, Lesson 27 : Ex 1 or Lesson 28 : Ex 5
The First Flute Book (Masterpiece Music) Minor Indulgence or Sweet Sixteenth
The Art and Practice of Modern Flute Technique Vol 1 (Kincaid)
Theme and Variations V, VI and VIII p 54, or Exercise 1 : p 56
117 Melodies and Progressive Studies (Ashley Publications Inc) No 138
125 Classical Studies for Flute (Universal) No 13, 25 or 47
Own choice
List B (20 marks)
Classical Album for Flute (Schott) Gavotte: Handel or Preludio & Gavotte: Quantz
Classical Music for Flute (Boosey and Hawkes) Two Dances or Waltz : Mozart
Solo Pieces for Beginning Flautist (MelBay) Pastorale: Bach or Largo: Vivaldi
Sacred Solos for Flute (MB/MMC) ‘Sarabande’ from Sonata No 8 : Corelli
Solos for Festivals and Fun (MB/MMC) Air : Bach
The Young Flautist’s Recital Book (Schirmer) Serenade: Haydn
Own choice
List C (20 marks)
Classical Album for the Flute (Schott) Minuetto : Mozart
Easy Concert or Recital Solos (Studio) Dance of the Slovacs: Bartok
First Repertoire Pieces for Flute (Boosey and Hawkes) Romance : Gliere
Solos for Beginning Flautists (MB/MMC) The Ash Grove or Greensleeves: Trad
The Young Flautist Book 1 (OUP) My Love’s an Arbutus No3 or Lilibulero No 15
Solos for the Flute Player (Schirmer) No 2 or 3
Own Choice
3Tests (20 marks)
Sight Reading (7 marks) Ear Tests (6 marks)
and General Knowledge (7 marks)
GRADE 3 20 minutes
1Technical Work (from memory) (20 marks)
Articulation: No 3a, b, c, d, e, f, 8a, b, 11a, b, c, 16a, b, c, d
Scales: Ascending and Descending minimum tempo MM = 92 in groups of
Arpeggios: Ascending and Descending min. tempo MM = 92 in groups of
Any scale or arpeggio from a previous grade may be requested by the Examiner
2Performance : one selection from each List
List A (20 marks)
Elementary Method for Flute (Rubank) Lesson 29 Ex 1
Learning to Play the Flute Vol 2 (Pan Educational Music) Study in E Minor p 9
Koehler Studies Op 33 Vol 1 (Allans/Fisher) No 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5
The Art and Practice of Modern Flute Technique Vol 2 (Kincaid) Ex 1, 2 & 3 p11
Ex 5, 6 & 7: p 7, Ex1-6 : p 15, Ex 1-5 : p 22, Uneven Rhythm No 2 : p 20
Own Choice
List B (20 marks)
Album of Sonatinas for Young Flute Player (Moyse, L) Sonatina 1st movt: Kuhlau
Classical Music for Flute (Boosey and Hawkes) Sonata in C 1st movt : Hook
Concert and Contest Collection (Rubank) Siciliana and Giga : Handel
Solos for the Flute Player (Allans) Two Passepieds No 16 : Bach,
Air No 9: Handel, Gavotte No 5: Handel or Scherzando No 17: Telemann
Solo Pieces for Beginning Flautist (MelBay) Rondo Alla Turka : Mozart
Own choice
List C (20 marks)
‘Autumn In PrincesGarden’ : Miriam Hyde
Concert and Contest Collection (Rubank) Bergamasque : Koepke
Intermediate Pieces for Flute No 3 (Ashley) Nocturne : Mendelssohn
Or ‘The Little Negro’ : Debussy
‘Idyll for Flute and Piano’ : Featherstone
Solos for the Flute Player (Schirmer) No 8, 10 or 11
19th Century Flute Music (Allans) ‘Salut d’amour’
Own Choice
3Tests (20 marks)
Sight Reading (7 marks) Ear Tests (6 marks)
and General Knowledge (7 marks)
GRADE 4 20 minutes
1Technical Work (from memory) (20 marks)
Articulation: No 3a, b, c, d, e, f, 8a, b, 11a, b, c, 16a, b, c, d, 20a, b, c, 22a, b, c
Scales: Ascending and Descending minimum tempo MM = 120 in groups of
Arpeggios: Ascending and Descending min. tempo MM = 120 in groups of
Any scale or arpeggio from a previous grade may be requested by the Examiner
2Performance : one selection from each List
List A (20 marks)
Learning to Play the Flute Vol 2 (Pan Educational Music) Study Op 34 : Camus
Study Op 54 or Alla Polacca : Soussmann
Koehler Studies Op 33 Vol 1 (Allans/Fisher) No 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10
The Art and Practice of Modern Flute Technique Vol 2 (Kincaid) Rondo p 23
No 1, 3 and 4 p 40, Ex 1 and 2 p 46,Theme and Variations 1, 2 and 3 p 49
Allegretto p 50 : Soussmann or Etudes in Minor Keys 1, 2 and 3 p 76
100 Classical Studies for the Flute (Universal) No 9, 12 or 15
Own Choice
List B (20 marks)
Album of Sonatinas for Young Flute Player (Moyse, L) Sonatina : Clementi
Classical Music for Flute (Boosey and Hawkes) Rondo : Stamitz
Concert and Contest Collection (Rubank) Dance of the Blessed Spirits : Gluck,
Andalouse : Pessard, or Minuet : Bizet
Solos for Flute – 36 Repertoire Pieces (Fisher) Adagio : Mozart or Arioso : Bach
The Young Flautist’s Recital Book (Schirmer) Sonata in F : Telemann
‘Les Plaisirs’ from Suite in a Minor : Telemann
Own choice
List C (20 marks)
Concert and Contest Collection (Rubank) ‘Minuet’ from L’Arlesienne Suite : Bizet
or Offertoire Op 12, No 9 : Donjon
5 Solos for Flute and Piano (Allans) Beside the Stream or Wedding Morn: Hyde
Any two movements from ‘The Vegetable Suite No1’ : Powning
‘The Fog is Lifting’ Op 41 : Neilsen
19th Century Flute Music (Allans) Lullaby : Elgar or Romance : Pixis
Own Choice
3Tests (20 marks)
Sight Reading (7 marks) Ear Tests (6 marks)
and General Knowledge (7 marks)
GRADE 5 25 minutes
1Technical Work (from memory) (20 marks)
Articulation: No 4a,b,c,d,e,f, 9a,b, 12a,b, 17a,b,c,d,e,f, 21a,b,c, 23a,b,c,d, 25a,b Scales: Ascending & Descending minimum tempo MM = 76 in groups of
Arpeggios: Ascending Descending min. tempo MM = 76 in groups of
Any scale or arpeggio from a previous grade may be requested by the Examiner
2Performance : one selection from each List
List A (20 marks)
Learning to Play the Flute Vol 2 (Pan Educational Music) Tonguing Study p 49
Study Op 54 or Alla Polacca : Soussmann
Koehler Studies Op 33 Vol 1 (Allans/Fisher) No 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15
The Art and Practice of Modern Flute Technique Vol 2 (Kincaid) No 1, 2 & 3 p 20 No 4, 5 and 7 p 22, Allegro Molto p 70, Prestissimo p 71 or No 2 p 80
24 Studies Op 33 (Anderson) No 10 or 23
Own Choice
List B (20 marks)
Classical Music for Flute (Boosey and Hawkes) Andantino : Bach
Concert and Contest Collection (Rubank
‘Polonaise’ and ‘Badinerie’ from Suite in B Minor : Bach
‘Concerto in G’ : Quantz
Flute Music of the Baroque (Moyse) ‘Allegro Spiritoso: Concerto in G: Pergolesi
Solos for Flute (Schirmer) Adagio : Haydn or Rondo : Mozart
Own choice
List C (20 marks)
‘Antics’ : M Brandman
Concert and Contest Collection (Rubank) Scherzino Op 55 : Anderson,
Orientale: Boisdeffre, Sicilienne: Faure or Hungarian Serenade : Joncieres
5 Solos for Flute and Piano (Allans) The Little Juggler : Hyde
Silhouettes Series for Flute (Cramer) Golliwog’s Cakewalk : Debussy
Own Choice
3Tests (20 marks)
Sight Reading (7 marks) Ear Tests (6 marks)
and General Knowledge (7 marks)
GRADE 6 30 minutes
1Technical Work (from memory) (16 marks)
Articulation: No 4a,b,c,d,e,f, 5, 9a,b,12a,b, 17a,b,c,d,e,f, 18, 21a,b,c, 23a,b,c,d, 25a,b,c,d, 26a,b,c, 27a,b,c
Scales: Ascending & Descending minimum tempo MM = 84 in groups of
Arpeggios: Ascending & Descending min. tempo MM = 84 in groups of
Any scale or arpeggio from a previous grade may be requested by the Examiner
2Performance : one selection from each List
List A (16 marks)
Koehler Studies Op 33 Vol 2 (Allans/Fisher) No 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7
24 Studies Op 33 (Anderson) No 19 or 20
100 Classical Studies for the Flute Vol 1 (Universal) No 74 or 75
Own Choice
List B (16 marks)
Sonata in G Minor BWV 1020 1st movt : Bach
Suite in B Minor BWV 1067 all movements except Overture : Bach
Sonata in D Op 50 1st movt : Hummel
Flute Music of the Baroque (Moyse) Adagio : Jean Marie Leclair
Sonata in G Major or C Minor : Telemann
Own choice
List C (16 marks)
‘Music for Single Swingers’ : M Brandman
Suite in an Ancient Style Op 81 ( Zimmerman) Sarabande and Gavotte : Kronke
Sonata 1st and 2nd movements : Poulenc
5 Solos for Flute and Piano (Allans) Marsh Birds: Hyde
19th Century Flute Music (Allans) Andante Sostenuto : Donizetti
Silhouettes Series for Flute (Cramer) Golliwog’s Cakewalk : Debussy
Own Choice
List D (16 marks)
Orchestral Studies Vol 1 (United Music Publishers) The candidate will prepare
Symphony No 41 in C : Mozart and Symphony No 101 or 103 : Haydn
Own Choice
3Tests (20marks)
Sight Reading (7 marks) Ear Tests (6 marks)
and General Knowledge (7 marks)
GRADE 7 45 minutes
1Technical Work (from memory) (16 marks)
Articulation: No 4a,b,c,d,e,f, 5, 9a,b,12a,b, 17a,b,c,d,e,f, 18, 21a,b,c, 23a,b,c,d, 25a,b,c,d, 26a,b,c, 27a,b,c
Scales: Ascending & Descending minimum tempo MM = 92 in groups of
Arpeggios: Ascending & Descending min. tempo MM = 92 in groups of
Any scale or arpeggio from a previous grade may be requested by the Examiner
2Performance : one selection from each List
List A (16 marks)
24 Capriccios (Boehm) No 8, 15, 20, 21or 23
Koehler Studies Op 33 Vol 3 (Allans/Fisher) Any study
24 Studies Op 33 (Anderson) No 16 or ‘Fantasia in G’, 1st and 2nd movts :Mercad
Paganini 24 Caprices (IMC) No 2, 3, 16, 20 or 21
‘Fantasia No 5’ : Telemann
Own Choice
List B (16 marks)
Collection of Great Sonatas for Flute and Piano (Ashley) Sonata in A Minor: Bach
Sonata in G Major : Handel or Sonata in G major : Leclair
Flute Music of the Baroque (Moyse) Concerto in G Major : Stamitz,
Concerto in G Major : Tartini or Concerto in D Major (Goldfinch) : Vivaldi
Own choice
List C (16 marks)
Sonata in D, Op 94, 1st and 2nd movts : Prokofiev
Sonatina for Flute and Piano : Cooke
‘Syrinx’ : Debussy
‘La Flute de Pan’, 1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd movts : Mouquet
19th Century Flute Music (Allans)Concertino : Donizetti
Own Choice
List D (16 marks)
Orchestral Studies Vol 2 (United Music Publishers) The candidate will prepare
any two overtures from both Mozart (any two) and Rossini (any two)
3Tests (20marks)
Sight Reading (7 marks) . Ear Tests (6 marks)
and General Knowledge (7 marks)
GRADE 8 45 minutes
1Technical Work (from memory) (16 marks)
Any Articulation from the given patterns. Sustained tones No 13
Scales: Ascending & Descending minimum tempo MM = 96 in groups of
Arpeggios: Ascending & Descending min. tempo MM = 96 in groups of
Any scale or arpeggio from a previous grade may be requested by the Examiner
2Performance : one selection from each List
List A (16 marks)
24 Capriccios (Boehm) No 11, 17, 18 or 24
24 Studies Op 15 (Anderson) No 3, 11, 12, 14 or 18
Paganini 24 Caprices (IMC) No 5, 7, 23 or 24
Modern English Flute Studies (Pan Educational Music) Study : Newton