The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University

First Year:

Technique:

Scales:

Major and harmonic minor of four sharps and flats

Studies:

Barrett: Progressive Melodies

Ferling: Etudes

Repertoire:

Handel: Sonatas

Nielsen: Romance and Humoresque

Orchestral Excerpts

Departmental Examination:

Based on the above material.

Second Year:

Technique:

Scales:

All major and harmonic minor

Studies:

Bozza: Sixteen Etudes

Repertoire:

Marcello and Mozart: Concerti

Schumann: Romances

Orchestral Excerpts

Departmental Examination:

Based on the above material.

Third Year:

Technique:

Scales:

All major and minor in 3rds to four sharps and flats       

Studies:

Gillet: Etudes

Repertoire:

Mozart: Quartet

Britten: Metamorphoses

Orchestral Excerpts

Orchestral Excerpts:

Extensive coverage.

Departmental Examination:

Based on the above material.

Fourth Year:

Technique:

At the discretion of the instructor.

Repertoire:

Strauss: Concerto

Poulenc: Sonata

Departmental Examination:

Recital, 50-60 minutes (playing time).