Competition Repertoire Requirements
Category I
Solo Division Elementary to Late Elementary
One selection from Dennis Alexander’s library (listed below), and one contrasting composition of your choice from Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Impressionistic periods, which must be contrasting in both style and tempo.
- The Bells of San Miguel – (The Magic of Music, Bk. 1)
- Mighty Mandarin – (1st Showstoppers)
- Tahiti Tango – (5-Star Solos, Bk. 3)
- Touch a Rainbow – (sheet solo)
Category II
Solo Division Early Intermediate to Intermediate
One selection from Dennis Alexander’s library (listed below), and one contrasting composition of your choice from Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Impressionistic periods, which must be contrasting in both style and tempo.
- Toccata capriccio – (Toccatas for Piano, Bk. 1)
- Nocturne in e minor – (Nocturnes for Piano, Bk. 1)
- Toccata marcato – (Toccatas for Piano, Bk. 1)
- Song Without Words – (Performing in Style)
Category III
Solo Division Late Intermediate to Early Advanced
One selection from Dennis Alexander’s library (listed below), and one contrasting composition of your choice from Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Impressionistic periods, which must be contrasting in both style and tempo.
- 3 Preludes: “Zigzag”; “Celestial Lullaby”; “Bravissimo!” – (24 Character Preludes)
- Blue, Blue Toccata – (Toccatas for Piano, Bk. 2)
- Nocturne No. 11 in D Major – (Nocturnes for Piano, Bk. 2)
- Toccata Espagnol – (Toccatas for Piano, Bk. 2)
Recordings can be accessed through Mr. Alexander’s website: www.DennisAlexander.com
College of Saint Benedict
Saint John’s University
Dr. Amy Grinsteiner
Chair, Music Department
CSB BAC A119
320-363-5717
SJU Music 106
320-363-3375