Repertoire suggestions for grade 6-7 contemporary pieces

[Raagshinnah]

I recently bought the Celebration Series grade 7 sheet music book and found out that its contemporary section is quite lacking. The only two pieces I like in it are Rebikov's Waltz and Shostakovich's Prelude in Fm, so I'd appreciate it if you could give me a few suggestions to widen the selection

Thanks in advance

[amanfang]

Try looking at the Anthology of 20th Century Piano Music.  It is edited by Maurice Hinson and published by Alfred.  If nothing else, you could find it online and get some titles of pieces. 

[Raagshinnah]

Try looking at the Anthology of 20th Century Piano Music.  It is edited by Maurice Hinson and published by Alfred.  If nothing else, you could find it online and get some titles of pieces. 

Thanks, I'll check it out tonight at the local music shop. In the meantime, do you have any specific pieces to suggest?

So far I have those in my possible choices list:

Rebikov - Waltz
Shostakovich - Prelude in Fm
Debussy - Golliwog's Cakewalk

[dmk]

Try:

-  Scenes from an Imaginary Ballet  by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.  These are all fantastic pieces
-  5 Preludes by Malcolm Williamson (J.Weinberger).  If you are after something contemporary these feature atonality etc..
-  Bear Dance from 10 Childrens Piece Bartok.  This is a classic!

It really depends on what you are after and what kinds of pieces you like..good luck and good hunting!

dmk

[abe]

How hard (what level) is Prokofiev's March from The Love of Three Oranges (transcribed for piano by the composer). It could be a possible option.

[Raagshinnah]

I've chosen the Rebikov Waltz for now, thanks for the suggestions

[ehpianist]

Isn't it kind of scary that in 2005 we still call Shostakovich, Debussy (?), Prokofiev and Bartók "contemporary"?

My Piano duo partner has an excellent book which is published in Spain which is an introduction to contemporary notation and music.  When I go back I will see if I can find it and give you the information.  Laura says if one knows how to teach it, the kids love the freedom it provides. I'm not acquainted with the British system, what other pieces are grade 6-7 students playing?

Elena
https://www.pianofourhands.com

[Raagshinnah]

I'm not acquainted with the British system, what other pieces are grade 6-7 students playing?

Here are a few other pieces from the grade 7 book:

Bach - French Suite No.5 5 in G Major, BWV 816, Fourth Movement: Gavotte
Beethoven - Bagatelle, op. 119 no.1
Clementi - Sonatina in C MAjor, op. 36 no.3 - First movement
Kuhlau - Sonatina in C Major, op.55 no.3 - First movement
Chopin - Prelude in E Minor, op. 28, no.4
Mendelssohn - Venetian Boat Song, op.30, no.6
Grieg - Elfin Dance
Brahms - Waltz in G sharp Minor, op. 39, no.3
Bartok - Pentatonic Tune
Kabalevsky - Rondo-Toccata, op. 60, no.4
Scarlatti - Sonata in D Minor K 64, L 58
Mozart - Sonatina in G Major
Beethoven - Sonata no.25 in G Major op.79 (second movement)
Chopin - Mazurka in A Flat Op.24 No.3
Shostakovich - Prelude in F Minor

[ehpianist]

Gyorgy Kurtag's Jatekok (Games) should work.   They are usually one page and lots of squiggly lines.

Elena
https://www.pianofourhands.com

[Raagshinnah]

Gyorgy Kurtag's Jatekok (Games) should work.   They are usually one page and lots of squiggly lines.

Thanks, I'll try and find the sheet music for them.

[pianowelsh]

Had you considered something like Shostakovich one of the 3 fantasic dances? SPECTRUM by the ABRSM have a book of compositions under grade 8 level some of which use modern techniques (all by living composers). Bartok Mikrokosmos some of the earlier pieces ? Some of the easier Debussy preludes. Prokofievs childrens pieces or even 'The dance of the girls with lillies' from his Romeo and Juliet suite . Your best bet is probably anthologies though! - more for the money - PS had you considered Bartok Roumanian Dances  - they are cool and you don't need to ply them all!