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Please use the links below to find the titles recommended in the ABRSM Clarinet Grade 3 2022 Syllabus:
Grade 3 Scales and Sight-Reading
ABRSM Clarinet Scales & Arpeggios and Sight-Reading, Grades 1-5
Grade 3 Aural
Specimen Aural Tests, Grades 1-3 (book only)
Specimen Aural Tests, Grades 1-3 (book and CD)
Aural Training in Practice, Grades 1-3 (book and CD)
Grade 3 Pieces
One piece must be chosen from each of Lists A, B and C. Please note that the first three pieces in each list are found in the ABRSM Clarinet Clarinet Grade 3 2022 Pieces books:
Clarinet Grade 3 2022 Exam Pack (Clarinet & Piano Parts, Audio Downloads, Scales & Sight-Reading)
Clarinet Grade 3 2022 Pieces Grade 3 (Clarinet & Piano Parts with Audio Downloads)
List A
1 Mozart Il mio tesoro (from Don Giovanni, K. 527), arr. Blackwell
2 Sarah Watts Study in Pink (from Fresh Air)Solo
3 Regner Geisterstunde im alten Schloss (No. 1 from Klarinettengeschichten)
4 T. A. Arne When daisies pied, arr. Davies & Reade First Book of Clarinet Solos (Faber: B♭ or C editions)
5 Byrd Lord Willobies Welcome Home (from My Ladye Nevells Booke of Virginal Music), arr. Sparke Sounds Classical for Clarinet (Anglo Music)
6 Handel Bourrée (from Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351), arr. Birtel Classical Music for Children for Clarinet (Schott)
7 Mozart Passepied (arr.) upper part Clarinet Duos for Beginners (EMB Zeneműkiadó) [Duet]
8 Roger Purcell It’s a Breeze Roger Purcell: Clarinet Artistry Vol. 1 (Emerson) [Solo]
9 Michael Rose Shanty (from A Miscellany for Clarinet, Book 2) Michael Rose: A Miscellany for Clarinet, Book 2 (ABRSM) [Solo]
10 Weber Barcarole (from Oberon), arr. Gariboldi upper part No. 5 from Classic Hits for Two Clarinets (Bärenreiter) [Duet]
List B
1 Colin Evans Lotus Talk
2 Fauré Lydia, Op. 4 No. 2, arr. Litten
3 Mendelssohn Venetianisches Gondellied (No. 6 from Lieder ohne worte, Op. 19b), arr. Bullard
4 Basie, David & Livingston Blue and Sentimental, arr. Bennett YolanDa Brown Clarinet Collection (Faber)
5 Campagnoli Larghetto, Op. 20 No. 10 upper part Campagnoli: Larghetto, Op. 20 No. 10 for Two Clarinets (Alfred–Kalmus) [Duet]
6 Finzi Carol (No. 3 from Five Bagatelles) Finzi: Five Bagatelles (Boosey & Hawkes)
7 Emma Johnson Georgie First Repertoire Pieces for Clarinet (Boosey & Hawkes)
8 E. Read Song Without Words First Repertoire Pieces for Clarinet (Boosey & Hawkes)
9 Andrew Lloyd Webber The Music of the Night (from Phantom of the Opera), arr. Lawrance Great Winners for Clarinet (Brass Wind) With CD, Piano Accomp.
10 Trad. Londonderry Air, arr. Scaife part 1 Music Medals Gold Clarinet Ensemble Pieces (ABRSM) [Duet]
LIST C
1 Colin Cowles Waltzing Lil the Pterodactyl (from Dancing Dinosaurs)
2 Mike Mower Cha-Cha Chart (from The Quintessential Clarinet, Vol. 1)
3 Bobbie-Jane Gardner Jaiden’s Adventures with Toy Cars, Swings and Roundabouts
4 Timothy Baxter Early Bird Timothy Baxter: Early Bird (ABRSM) or Eleven Pieces for Clarinet in C (ABRSM: C edition)
5 Mark Fielding Boogie Woogie Sleigh Ride (No. 6 from All Styles for Clarinet) Mark Fielding: All Styles for Clarinet (Saxtet Publications)
6 Dave Gale Down the Dale (from JazzFX for Clarinet) upper part Dave Gale: JazzFX for Clarinet (Brass Wind) [Duet/Solo]
7 Karen Gourlay Sooner or Later (from Dazzling Duos, Grade 3 Clarinet) upper part No. 1 from Karen Gourlay: Dazzling Duos, Grade 3 Clarinet (Forton Music) [Duet]
8 Duncan Lamont Mr Benn (from Mr Benn for Clarinet) Duncan Lamont: Mr Benn for Clarinet (Queen’s Temple Publications)
9 James Rae Swing Five (No. 21 from 38 More Modern Studies for Solo Clarinet) James Rae: 38 More Modern Studies for Solo Clarinet (Universal) [Solo]
10 John Williams Hedwig’s Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s/Philosopher’s Stone), arr. Galliford, Neuburg & Edmondson Ultimate Movie Instrumental Solos for Clarinet (Alfred)
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Syllabus amendments
The ABRSM will post updates to the syllabus – e.g. changes to publication details or other minor corrections or clarifications – at www.abrsm.org/syllabuscorrections.
Syllabus revision
The ABRSM has not scheduled the next revision of the Woodwind Syllabus. The ABRSM will post advance notice of planned changes to the Woodwind Syllabus (including syllabus overlap information) at www.abrsm.org/syllabusupdates.
Photocopies & downloads
Candidates should not perform from unauthorised photocopies (or other kinds of copies) or illegal downloads of copyright music in examinations. There are limited circumstances where can copies be used in an examination the UK. The MPA’s Code of Fair Practice gives further guidance. Before making a copy an application should be made to the copyright holder and evidence of permission should be brought to the exam. Candidates and Applicants must act within the law with regard to copyright.