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Harpsichord
First Year:
Technique:
Hand position as it relates to harmonic and melodic patterns.
Repertoire:
- 17th-century French dances (L. Couperin, d’Anglebert)
- 17th-century English dances (Byrd, Philips, Bull)
- J.S. Bach: French Suites and Inventions
Departmental Examination:
Based on the above.
Second Year:
Technique:
Early fingering concepts.
Repertoire:
- 17th century Italian works (Frescobaldi, Rossi)
- Early classical sonata (Haydn, CPE Bach)
- J.S. Bach: WTC Preludes & Fugues
Departmental Examination:
Based on the above.
Third Year:
Technique:
Continuation of previous, including ornamentation.
Repertoire:
- 18th century French suite (F. Couperin, Rameau)
- 17th century English fantasies (Byrd, Bull, Farnaby)
- G.F. Handel: Suite
- J.S. Bach: English Suite and Toccatas
Recital:
Half recital, 25 minutes of music.
Departmental Examination:
Based on above.
Fourth Year:
Technique:
Continuation of previous work.
Repertoire:
- Late 18th century French works (Duphly, Forqueray)
- D. Scarlatti: Sonatas
- J.S. Bach: Partitas and Concertos
Departmental Examination:
Recital, 50 minutes of music.
