College piano

[chopin2015]

Does anyone have recommendations about amount and type of repertoire I should have when I start music school this fall? (besides "everything")
 Some composer/piece suggestions? I don't think I will get to be picky too much.
How bout experiences from music school? What did you study when you got in and before you got out?

Thanks!

-J 

[ruvidoetostinato]

Well, everyone usually studies pieces based on their strengths and weaknesses.

In my case, I had to pretty much cram as much as possible in order to get into college and I got in under probation  

I do suggest a continuous study of Bach Prelude and Fugues, and a consistent stream of Scarlatti Sonatas on the side!  (I think these are great for controlled technique, and meticulous work on finger dexterity and accuracy, if only I did it back then   )
A Chopin Etude per semester(if it addresses something you need of course!), and during winter/summer breaks!

Piano Concertos, if you haven't already!  Saint-Saens 2, Rach 1, Mendelssohn 1, Grieg 1, if your school has concerto competitions!


My First Semester consisted of
Bach Prelude and Fugue No. 6 in dm from WTCII
Beethoven Sonata in fm, Op. 2, No. 1, 1st movement
Rachmaninoff Prelude No. 6 in EbM, Op. 23 No. 6
wow, I think that was it.


Learned in my last year (with exception of the prelude and fugue) and senior recital consisted of
Bach Prelude and Fugue No. 6 in dm from WTCII 
Chopin Ballade No. 2 in FM, Op. 38
Ravel Miroirs, IV - Alborada Del Gracioso
Beethoven Piano Sonata in BbM, Op. 22
Ginastera Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 22

[danhuyle]

First 2 years

Semester 1 - 2 Studies and scales

End of year exam
Baroque
classical period sonata
19th century work
20th century work

Final year
Baroque
piano sonata
19th and 20th century work
chamber music/ensemble
modern day work