Popular Selection List 2017 Edition AN ADDENDUM TO THE PIANO SYLLABUS 2015 EDITION Preface The Popular Selection List, 2017 Edition, is an addendum to The Royal Conservatory Piano Syllabus, 2015 Edition, which embodies the official requirements for the piano examinations conducted by The Royal Conservatory 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. 27 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, 2017 Edition. • Repeat signs should generally be omitted. However, repeat signs should be observed only if indicated in the Popular Selection List, 2017 Edition. Contents Level 1 .............................................................. 4 Level 2 .............................................................. 6 Level 3 .............................................................. 8 Level 4 .............................................................. 10 Level 5 .............................................................. 13 Level 6 .............................................................. 16 Level 7 .............................................................. 18 Level 8 .............................................................. 20 Level 9 .............................................................. 23 Publisher Abbreviations ...................................... 26 Bibliography ...................................................... 27 Collections . 27 Sheet Music ................................................... 31 Availability ........................................................ 32 Copyright and Photocopying .............................. 32 CONTENTS Level 1 Any one selection Do-Re-Mi Music by Christopher Norton From The Sound of Music l Christopher Norton Connections for Piano, 1 FHM Music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II l The Sound of Music, Easy Piano Vocal Selections Be Our Guest HAL, p. 7 From Beauty and the Beast Music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard Ashman Happy Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber From Despicable Me 2 l FunTime Piano: Kids’ Songs, Level 3A–3B FPA, p. 4 Music and lyrics by Pharrell Williams l Pop Hits HAL, p. 17 Beauty and the Beast → omit m. 33, beat 2 to m. 53, beat 1 From Beauty and the Beast Music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard Ashman Heart and Soul l Contemporary Disney Solos HAL, p. 2 Music by Hoagy Carmichael; lyrics by Frank Loesser → omit Dal Segno repeat; go directly from m. 19 Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber to Coda l ChordTime Piano: Popular, Level 2B FPA, p. 10 Belle Hey Jude From Beauty and the Beast Music and lyrics by John Lennon and Paul McCartney Music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard Ashman l The Beatles, Beginning Piano Solo HAL, p. 11 l Disney Princess HAL, p. 2 → omit Dal Segno repeat; go directly from m. 18 I See the Light to Coda From Tangled Music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Glenn Slater Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (The Magic Song) l Disney Princess HAL, p. 12 From Cinderella (1950) Music by Mack David and Al Hoffman; lyrics by Jerry I’ve Got No Strings Livingston From Pinocchio l Classic Disney Songs HAL, p. 2 Music by Leigh Harline; lyrics by Ned Washington → omit repeat; take second ending l Classic Disney Songs HAL, p. 18 Castle on a Cloud The Lion Sleeps Tonight From Les Misérables Music and lyrics by George David Weiss, Luigi Creatore, Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg; lyrics by Alain Boublil, Hugo Peretti, and Solomon Linda Jean-Marc Natel, and Herbert Kretzmer Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber l Les Misérables, Beginning Piano Solo HAL, p. 12 l FunTime Piano: Popular, Level 3A–3B FPA, p. 6 Christmas Time Is Here Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ From A Charlie Brown Christmas From Oklahoma! Music by Vince Guaraldi; lyrics by Lee Mendelson Music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Arranged by Phillip Keveren l First 50 Broadway Songs You Should Play on the Piano l More Christmas Piano Solos, Level 3 HAL, p. 14 HAL, p. 120 l sheet music, Hal Leonard Student Piano Library HAL Part of Your World Climb Ev’ry Mountain From The Little Mermaid From The Sound of Music Music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Arranged by Mona Rejino l The Most Beautiful Songs Ever HAL, p. 14 l More Popular Piano Solos, Level 3 HAL, p. 2 → omit Dal Segno repeat; go directly from m. 26 to Coda Raiders March From Raiders of the Lost Ark Music by John Williams Arranged by Phillip Keveren l Children’s Favorite Movie Songs HAL, p. 30 4 CONTENTS LEVEL Level 1 The Rainbow Connection A Whole New World From The Muppet Movie From Aladdin Music and lyrics by Paul Williams and Kenneth L. Ascher Music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Tim Rice l The Most Beautiful Songs Ever HAL, p. 80 l Contemporary Disney Solos HAL, p. 39 Some Day My Prince Will Come Winnie the Pooh From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs From Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree Music by Frank Churchill; lyrics by Larry Morey Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. l The Best Songs Ever, Big-Note Piano HAL, p. 168 Sherman l The Disney Collection, Easy Piano Vocal Selections Someday HAL, p. 148 From The Hunchback of Notre Dame Music by Alan Menken; lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Yellow Submarine l Contemporary Disney Solos HAL, p. 11 Music and lyrics by John Lennon and Paul McCartney Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber Tomorrow l FunTime Piano: Kids’ Songs, Level 3A–3B FPA, p. 8 From Annie Music by Charles Strouse; lyrics by Martin Charnin You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly! Arranged by Sharon Aaronson From Peter Pan l Top Hits!, Solo Book 2 ALF, p. 26 Music by Sammy Fain; lyrics by Sammy Cahn l Disney Classics, Beginning Piano Solo HAL, p. 26 5 CONTENTS Level 2 Any one selection Feed the Birds Music by Christopher Norton From Mary Poppins l Christopher Norton Connections for Piano, 2 FHM Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman The Addams Family Theme l The Disney Collection, Easy Piano Vocal Selections Music and lyrics by Vic Mizzy HAL, p. 42 Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber l FunTime Piano: Kids’ Songs, Level 3A–3B FPA, p. 12 I’m Wishing l FunTime Piano: Faber Studio Collection, Level 3A–3B From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs FPA, p. 30 Music by Frank Churchill; lyrics by Larry Morey l Classic Disney Songs HAL, p. 10 Ain’t Misbehavin’ Music by Thomas “Fats” Waller and Harry Brooks; lyrics by Let’s Go Fly a Kite Andy Razaf From Mary Poppins Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. l ChordTime Piano: Jazz & Blues, Level 2B FPA, p. 26 Sherman l The Disney Collection, Easy Piano Vocal Selections Alice in Wonderland HAL, p. 82 From Alice in Wonderland Music by Sammy Fain; lyrics by Bob Hilliard Maria l Disney Hits, Beginning Solo Piano Play-Along, Vol. 6 From The Sound of Music HAL, p. 4 Music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II l The Sound of Music, Easy Piano Vocal Selections Baby Mine HAL, p. 28 From Dumbo Music by Frank Churchill; lyrics by Ned Washington Oh, Pretty Woman l Classic Disney Songs HAL, p. 5 Music and lyrics by Roy Orbison and Bill Dees Arranged by Phillip Keveren Blue Suede Shoes l Early Rock ’n’ Roll HAL, p. 37 Music and lyrics by Carl Lee Perkins Arranged by Phillip Keveren Rock Around the Clock l Early Rock ’n’ Roll HAL, p. 7 Music and lyrics by Max C. Freedman and Jimmy DeKnight Circle of Life Arranged by Phillip Keveren From The Lion King l Early Rock ’n’ Roll HAL, p. 47 Music by Elton John; lyrics by Tim Rice l Disney Hits, Beginning Solo Piano Play-Along, Vol. 6 Stand by Me HAL, p. 13 Music and lyrics by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller Crazy Little Thing Called Love Arranged by Phillip Keveren Music and lyrics by Freddie Mercury l Popular Hits, Book 2, Adult Piano Method HAL, Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber p. 20 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 Hoffman, 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 CONTENTS LEVEL Level 2 Touch the Sky Wonder Woman From Brave From Wonder Woman Music by Alexander Mandel; lyrics by Mark Andrews and Music and lyrics by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel Alexander Mandel Arranged by Tom Gerou l Disney Hits, Really Easy Piano HAL, p. 44 l Movie Heroes for Students, Book 2 ALF, p. 30 What a Wonderful World You Are the Sunshine of My Life Music and lyrics by George David Weiss and Bob Thiele Music and lyrics by Stevie Wonder Arranged by Carolyn Miller l The Best Songs Ever, Big-Note Piano HAL, p.