Music

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
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