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Popular Selection List 2019 Edition PopularPopular SelectionSelection ListList 20192019 EditionEdition ANAN ADDENDUMADDENDUM TO TO THE THE PIANO PIANO SYLLABUS SYLLABUS 2015 EDITIONEDITION Preface The Popular Selection List, 2019 Edition is an addendum to The Royal Conservatory Piano Syllabus, 2015 Edition which embodies the official requirements for the piano examinations conducted by the RCM Certificate Program. The Popular Selection List is a compilation of non-classical pieces, carefully selected to suit each level. Students in Levels 1 to 9 have the option of substituting a piece chosen from the Popular Selection List for one etude in their level. Students should consult the Piano Syllabus, 2015 Edition for detailed information on substitution policies. Students do not need prior approval from the Certificate Program to use a piece from the Popular Selection List as a substitute for one of the etudes from the same level. Each piece has musical value, containing rhythmic or technical challenges pertinent to the level for which it has been selected. The required edition for each selection is clearly identified. These editions have been chosen to ensure that students prepare the appropriate arrangement at each level. Please consult the Bibliography on p. 28 for more information on the collections and sheet music referenced in the Popular Selection List. Da Capo, Dal Segno Signs, and Repeats • When performing repertoire in an examination, students should observe Da Capo and Dal Segno signs, unless stated otherwise in the Popular Selection List, 2019 Edition. • Repeat signs should generally be omitted. However, repeat signs should be observed only if indicated in the Popular Selection List, 2019 Edition. Contents Level 1 .............................................................. 4 Level 2 .............................................................. 6 Level 3 .............................................................. 8 Level 4 .............................................................. 11 Level 5 .............................................................. 14 Level 6 .............................................................. 17 Level 7 .............................................................. 20 Level 8 .............................................................. 22 Level 9 .............................................................. 25 Bibliography ...................................................... 28 Collections . 28 Sheet Music ................................................... 31 Publisher Abbreviations ...................................... 32 Availability ........................................................ 32 Copyright and Photocopying .............................. 32 CONTENTS Level 1 Alice in Wonderland Christmas Time Is Here From Alice in Wonderland From A Charlie Brown Christmas Music by Sammy Fain; lyrics by Bob Hilliard Music by Vince Guaraldi; lyrics by Lee Mendelson Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber Arranged by Phillip Keveren l Disney Hits, Beginning Solo Piano Play-Along, Vol. 6 l More Christmas Piano Solos, Level 3 HAL, p. 14 HAL, p. 4 l sheet music, Hal Leonard Student Piano Library HAL Be Our Guest Climb Ev’ry Mountain From Beauty and the Beast From The Sound of Music Music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber l The Most Beautiful Songs Ever HAL, p. 14 l FunTime Piano: Kids’ Songs, Level 3A–3B FPA, p. 4 → omit Dal Segno repeat; go directly from m. 26 to Coda Beauty and the Beast From Beauty and the Beast Do-Re-Mi Music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard Ashman From The Sound of Music l Sequential Pop Piano Songs HAL, p. 32 Music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II l The Sound of Music, Easy Piano Vocal Selections Belle HAL, p. 7 From Beauty and the Beast Music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard Ashman Heart and Soul l Disney Princess HAL, p. 2 Music by Hoagy Carmichael; lyrics by Frank Loesser → omit Dal Segno repeat; go directly from m. 18 Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber to Coda l ChordTime Piano: Popular, Level 2B FPA, p. 10 Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (The Magic Song) Hey Jude From Cinderella (1950) Music and lyrics by John Lennon and Paul McCartney Music by Mack David and Al Hoffman; lyrics by l The Beatles, Beginning Piano Solo HAL, p. 11 Jerry Livingston l Classic Disney Songs HAL, p. 2 I See the Light → omit repeat; take second ending From Tangled Music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Glenn Slater The Big Bang Theory (Main Title) l Disney Princess HAL, p. 12 Music and lyrics by Ed Robertson Arranged by Tom Gerou I’ve Got No Strings l Popular Hits, Level 3, Alfred’s Basic Piano Library From Pinocchio ALF, p. 6 Music by Leigh Harline; lyrics by Ned Washington l Classic Disney Songs HAL, p. 18 Castle on a Cloud From Les Misérables The Lion Sleeps Tonight Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg; lyrics by Alain Boublil, Music and lyrics by George David Weiss, Luigi Creatore, Jean-Marc Natel, and Herbert Kretzmer Hugo Peretti, and Solomon Linda l Les Misérables, Beginning Piano Solo HAL, p. 12 Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber l FunTime Piano: Popular, Level 3A–3B FPA, p. 6 Chim Chim Cher-ee From Mary Poppins My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from Titanic) Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Music by James Horner; lyrics by Will Jennings Robert B. Sherman l Sequential Pop Piano Songs HAL, p. 22 Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber l ShowTime Piano: Disney, Level 2A FPA, p. 6 Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ From Oklahoma! Music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II l First 50 Broadway Songs You Should Play on the Piano HAL, p. 120 4 4 CONTENTS Level 1 Part of Your World Some Day My Prince Will Come From The Little Mermaid From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Frank Churchill; lyrics by Larry Morey Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber l The Best Songs Ever, Big-Note Piano HAL, p. 168 l ShowTime Piano: Popular, Level 2A FPA, p. 15 Tomorrow Raiders March From Annie From Raiders of the Lost Ark Music by Charles Strouse; lyrics by Martin Charnin Music by John Williams Arranged by Sharon Aaronson Arranged by Phillip Keveren l Top Hits!, Solo Book 2 ALF, p. 26 l Children’s Favorite Movie Songs HAL, p. 30 The Rainbow Connection From The Muppet Movie Music and lyrics by Paul Williams and Kenneth L. Ascher l The Most Beautiful Songs Ever HAL, p. 80 5 5 CONTENTS Level 2 The Addams Family Theme Feed the Birds Music and lyrics by Vic Mizzy From Mary Poppins Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and l FunTime Piano: Kids’ Songs Level 3A–3B FPA, p. 12 Robert B. Sherman l FunTime Piano: Faber Studio Collection, Level 3A–3B l The Disney Collection, Easy Piano Vocal Selections FPA, p. 30 HAL, p. 42 Ain’t Misbehavin’ How Far I’ll Go Music by Thomas “Fats” Waller and Harry Brooks; lyrics by From Moana Andy Razaf Music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber l ChordTime Piano: Jazz & Blues, Level 2B FPA, p. 26 l ChordTime Piano: Disney, Level 2B FPA, p. 26 Amazing Grace James Bond Theme Traditional melody; lyrics by John Newton Music by Monty Norman Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber Arranged by Tom Gerou l Piano Adventures, Level 3A Lesson Book FPA, p. 36 l Popular Hits, Level 3, Alfred’s Basic Piano Library ALF, p. 20 Baby Mine From Dumbo Let’s Go Fly a Kite Music by Frank Churchill; lyrics by Ned Washington From Mary Poppins l Classic Disney Songs HAL, p. 5 Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman The Bare Necessities l The Disney Collection, Easy Piano Vocal Selections From The Jungle Book HAL, p. 82 Music and lyrics by Terry Gilkyson Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber Maria l ChordTime Piano: Disney, Level 2B FPA, p. 21 From The Sound of Music Music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Batman Theme l The Sound of Music, Easy Piano Vocal Selections Music and lyrics by Neal Hefti HAL, p. 28 Arranged by Tom Gerou l Movie Heroes for Students, Book 2 ALF, p. 2 Oh, Pretty Woman Music and lyrics by Roy Orbison and Bill Dees Blue Suede Shoes Arranged by Phillip Keveren Music and lyrics by Carl Lee Perkins l Early Rock ’n’ Roll HAL, p. 37 Arranged by Phillip Keveren l Early Rock ’n’ Roll HAL, p. 7 Rock Around the Clock Music and lyrics by Max C. Freedman and Jimmy Crazy Little Thing Called Love DeKnight Music and lyrics by Freddie Mercury Arranged by Phillip Keveren Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber l Early Rock ’n’ Roll HAL, p. 47 l ChordTime Piano: Rock ’n’ Roll, Level 2B FPA, p. 6 l ChordTime Piano: Faber Studio Collection, Level 2B Strong FPA, p. 10 From Cinderella (2015) Music and lyrics by Patrick Doyle, Thomas Danvers, and A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes Kenneth Branagh From Cinderella (1950) l Disney Hits, Really Easy Piano HAL, p. 38 Music and lyrics by Mack David, Al Hoffmann, and Jerry Livingston Time in a Bottle l The Disney Collection, Easy Piano Vocal Selections Music and lyrics by Jim Croce HAL, p. 40 l The Most Beautiful Songs Ever HAL, p. 107 6 6 CONTENTS Level 2 When She Loved Me Wonder Woman From Toy Story 2 From Wonder Woman Music and lyrics by Randy Newman Music and lyrics by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel Arranged by Tom Gerou Arranged by Tom Gerou l Popular Hits, Level 3, Alfred’s Basic Piano Library l Movie Heroes for Students, Book 2 ALF, p. 30 ALF, p. 10 Yellow Bird When You Wish Upon a Star West Indies Folk Song From Pinocchio Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber Music by Leigh Harline; lyrics by Ned Washington l Piano Adventures, Level 3A Lesson Book FPA, p. 14 l Classic Disney Songs HAL, p. 23 → omit Dal Segno repeat; go directly from m.
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