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Piano pop selections for The Royal Conservatory of Music Grades 3 to 9. Also freely available at the RCM website at: http://www.rcmexaminations.org/acadinfo/popselectionlist.htm

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Page 1: Piano Pop Selection List 09 for the Royal Conservatory of Music

An Addendum to the Piano Syllabus, 2008 Edition

Popular Selection List, 2009 Edition

Popular Selection List

© Copyright 2009 The Frederick Harris Music Co., LimitedAll Rights Reserved

ISBN 978-1-55440-254-010 09 1 2 3

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ContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

www.rcmexaminations.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Grade 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Grade 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Grade 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Grade 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Grade 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Grade 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Grade 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Collections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Sheet Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Copyright and Photocopying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Index of Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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PrefaceThe Popular Selection List, 2009 Edition is an addendum to The Royal Conservatory of Music’s Piano Syllabus, 2008 Edition, which embodies the official requirements for the piano examinations conducted by RCM Examinations. This Popular Selection List, 2009 Edition replaces all editions previously published by The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited.

The Popular Selection List is a compilation of non-classical pieces, carefully selected to suit each grade level. Candidates in Grades 3 to 9 have the option of substituting a piece chosen from the Popular Selection List for one study in their grade. Candidates should consult the Piano Syllabus, 2008 Edition for detailed information on substitution policies.

Candidates do not need prior approval from RCM Examinations to use a piece from the Popular Selection List as a substitute for one of the studies from the same grade. Each piece has musical value, containing rhythmic or technical challenges pertinent to the grade level for which it has been selected. The required edition is clearly identified. These editions have been chosen for their quality for the purposes of examinations to ensure the appropriate arrangement for each grade. Different editions of the same work will not be accepted. Please consult the Bibliography on p. 37 for more information on the collections and sheet music referenced in the Popular Selection List.

www.rcmexaminations.orgVisit the RCM Examinations website for up-to-date information on the following topics:

✔ fees and dates for practical and theory examinations✔ examination centers✔ secondary school credit for music examinations✔ RCM-authored publications✔ the members of the RCM Examinations College of Examiners, with biographies✔ the Music Matters newsletter for teachers

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In addition, teachers can monitor key information about their studios, including:✔ daily updates on students’ examination registrations✔ exact dates and times of students’ examinations✔ convenient one-page summaries of students’ results✔ scanned copies of students’ practical and theory examination results✔ unofficial transcripts of students’ complete examination histories

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4 Grade 3 The Royal Conservatory of Music

Grade 3New Selections for the Popular Selection List, 2009 Edition

All the Things You AreMusic by Jerome Kern; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

This timeless standard is melodically and harmonically sophisticated, providing many opportunities for expressive freedom and word painting.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

a warm, melodic tone is necessary to capture the whimsical and tender qualitiesthere are many contrapuntal interchanges and chromatic voice-leadingemphasize the lyrics and key poetic moments

BewitchedFrom Pal JoeyMusic by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Lorenz Hart

This love song from the 1940s remains popular today.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

a sensitive touch is required to convey the sentimental characterthere are many opportunities for word paintingenhance the melodic sequences with subtle nuances and crescendo

BreakawayFrom The Princess Diaries 2: Royal EngagementMusic and lyrics by Matthew Gerrard, Bridget Benenate, and Avril LavigneArranged by Dan Coates

Kelly Clarkson sings this song of determination and independence on the soundtrack to the film.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the introduction and verse contain gently undulating melodic linesduring the chorus, the character becomes more emphatic and majestic, signifying the uplifting lyricsthe LH chordal foundation should be supportive without being overly percussiveproject the RH melody with careful shaping and chord voicing

Cow-Cow BoogieMusic and lyrics by Benny Carter, Don Raye, and Gene DePaulArranged by Debra Wanless

This rollicking and good-humored jazz standard is a fine introduction to boogie-woogie and stride piano styles.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the LH ostinato provides the drive and harmonic underpinningthe triplets require clear articulationnote the coordination challenges in mm. 15–16emphasize the gentle swing, blue notes, and end-of-measure syncopations

The Best Songs Ever, Big Note, HAL, p. 10

The Best Songs Ever, Big Note, HAL, p. 16

Greatest Movie Hits, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 16

Boogie and Jazz Piano Styles, Easy Big Note Piano Solos, MAY, p. 10

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Do-Re-MiFrom The Sound of MusicMusic by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIArranged by Carol Klose

This beloved selection from The Sound of Music is a great lesson in solfège.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the scale passages explore a variety of touches—staccato, portato, and legatothe melody should be emphatic, but still capture a vocal qualitysupport the rising melodic sequences with crescendos

Gonna Fly Now (Theme from “Rocky”)Music by Bill Conti; lyrics by Ayn Robbins and Carol ConnorsArranged by Dan Coates

The numerous Sylvester Stallone Rocky films were introduced with this triumphant classic.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the syncopations of the opening fanfare set the stage for the energetic music that followscarefully voice the RH part to project the melodythe LH rhythmic fills help maintain the propulsive momentumthis arrangement explores various triad and chord positions

Watermelon ManMusic by Herbie Hancock; lyrics by Gloria LynnArranged by Debra Wanless

Jazz virtuoso pianist Herbie Hancock provides a light-hearted character with this catchy tune.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

note the playful introductory RH–LH riff exchange the lyrics present an opportunity for dynamic shaping—be sure to crescendo on the rising melody line in the chorusobserve the many rhythmic syncopations and the occasional chromatic figure

Selections from Previous Editions of the Popular Selection List

Descriptions of the following pieces can be found at www.rcmexaminations.org.

Don’t Get Around Much AnymoreMusic by Duke Ellington; lyrics by Bob Russell

Fun, Fun, FunMusic and lyrics by Brian Wilson and Mike LoveArranged by Phillip Keveren

I’m A BelieverMusic and lyrics by Neil DiamondArranged by Fred Kern, Carol Klose, and Mona Rejino

Broadway Hits, HAL, p. 12

Simply Movies: Music from the Silver Screen, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 32

Boogie and Jazz Piano Styles, Easy Big Note Piano Solos, MAY, p. 46

Great Jazz Standards, Volume 1, HAL, p. 12

Early Rock ‘n’ Roll, Easy Piano, HAL, p. 30

Broadway and Movie Hits, Level 4, HAL, p. 21

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In DreamsFrom The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingMusic and lyrics by Howard Shore and Fran WalshArranged by Dan Coates

In the MoodMusic and lyrics by Joe Garland and Andy RazafArranged by Mona Rejino

Let It Be Music and lyrics by John Lennon and Paul McCartneyArranged by Mona Rejino

For examinations, omit the repeat; use the second ending.

On BroadwayMusic and lyrics by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Mike Stoller, and Jerry LeiberArranged by Mona Rejino

Once Upon a Dream From Sleeping BeautyMusic and lyrics by Sammy Fain and Jack Lawrence; based on a theme by TchaikovskyArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

The Pink Panther Music by Henry ManciniArranged by Dan Coates

The Rainbow Connection From The Muppet MovieMusic and lyrics by Paul Williams and Kenneth L. AscherArranged by Dennis Alexander

“Sesame Street” Theme Music by Joe Raposo; lyrics by Bruce Hart, Jon Stone, and Joe Raposo

For examinations, omit the repeat.

Superman ThemeMusic by John WilliamsArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

Take Me Out to the Ball GameMusic by Albert von Tilzer; lyrics by Jack NorworthArranged by Dan Coates

Theme from “Inspector Gadget”Music and lyrics by Haim Saban and Shuki LevyArranged by Dan Coates

Under the SeaFrom The Little MermaidMusic by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard AshmanArranged by Robert Vandall

Sheet music, Easy Piano Edition, Level 4, ALF

Popular Piano Solos, Level 3, HAL, p. 6

More Popular Piano Solos, Level 4, HAL, p. 10

More Popular Piano Solos, Level 4, HAL, p. 18

BigTime Piano: More Popular, Level 4 Intermediate, FJH, p. 38 [OP]

The Best in Movie Sheet Music, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 62

Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course: Greatest Hits, Level 1, ALF, p. 8

Today’s Kids Songbook, Easy Piano, HAL, p. 24

Piano Adventures: Popular Repertoire, Level 3A, FJH, p. 20 [OP]

Something for the Boys, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 64

Kids Rule!, 2nd Edition, Level 2, ALF, p. 42

Popular Piano Solos, Level 4, HAL, p. 15

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Grade 4New Selections for the Popular Selection List, 2009 Edition

The DanceMusic and lyrics by Tony ArataArranged by Dan Coates

This country ballad was a hit for Garth Brooks with its compelling melody and nostalgic lyrics.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the question and answer melodic phrases illuminate the textthe LH fills and broken arpeggiations and the RH 3rds and 6ths require a fluent legatoenhance the harmonic changes with subtle pedal

If I Only Had a BrainFrom The Wizard of OzMusic by Harold Arlen; lyrics by E.Y. HarburgArranged by Dan Coates

This timeless classic displays hope and humor in a lovely pianistic arrangement.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the frequent register shifts and harmonic outline of the LH accompaniment resemble ragtimeplay with a gentle swing to enhance the melody and moodthe chromaticism in the bridge and fill figures requires clear articulationthe RH chords need careful placement and subtle emphasis (for example, mm. 20–25)

March of the PenguinsMusic by Alex WurmanArranged by Dan Coates

This popular film was effectively supported by this gentle theme music.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the LH contains wide broken chord spacings and seamless barcarole-style shiftsthe long legato melodic lines in the RH are played in the upper registers, posing some co-ordination challengeshints of the Phrygian mode are evident in the harmonic outline—a G tonal center with prominent flatted ii and iii chordsharmonic pedal will help create a warm tone

Simply Country: 18 Current and Classic Hits, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 8

Simply Movies: Music from the Silver Screen, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 36

Greatest Movie Hits, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 25

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Raiders’ MarchFrom Raiders of the Lost ArkMusic by John WilliamsArranged by Eric Baumgartner

This lively march has become synonymous with the film’s adventurous hero, Indiana Jones.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

precise RH articulation and a steady LH pulse will bring this march to lifelean into the syncopations throughoutbegin the B section softly and build towards the return of the main theme

For examinations, omit both first endings.

Sway (Quién Será)Music and lyrics by Pablo Beltran Ruiz; English lyrics by Norman GimbelArranged by Eric Baumgartner

Many artists, including Dean Martin, have recorded “Sway,” the English version of Mexican bandleader Pablo Ruiz’s 1953 mambo hit song “¿Quién Será?”

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

use a light, crisp touch on the repeated RH chordsslightly stress the LH syncopations to capture the mambo character and grooveshape the phrases in the B section with a more lyrical, legato line

TomorrowFrom AnnieMusic by Charles Strouse; lyrics by Martin CharninArranged by Glenda Austin

This touching song from the 1977 award-winning Broadway musical Annie has retained its popularity.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

emphasize the whimsical quality of the lyrics with a crisp, rhythmic enunciation of the melody bring out the LH eighth notes—provide a rhythmic counterpoint to the melodybuild in intensity at the modulation to A flat major in the middle section

For examinations, proceed directly to the second ending.

Where Is Love?From Oliver!Music and lyrics by Lionel BartArranged by Carol Klose

This appealing song of love and hope has remained in the musical-theater canon since the play’s successful first run.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the RH melody requires a constant legato and contoured phrasessupport the rising melodic sequences with corresponding dynamicsuse pedal to color the lovely harmonic changes; avoid pedaling scale figures

For examinations, omit the repeats.

Popular Piano Solos, Second Grade, John Thompson’s Modern Course for the Piano, HAL, p. 22

Popular Piano Solos, Second Grade, John Thompson’s Modern Course for the Piano, HAL, p. 7

Popular Piano Solos, Third Grade, John Thompson’s Modern Course for the Piano, HAL, p. 15

Broadway Hits, HAL, p. 19

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Selections from Previous Editions of the Popular Selection List

Descriptions of the following pieces can be found at www.rcmexaminations.org.

All I Have To Do Is DreamMusic and lyrics by Felice Bryant and Boudleaux BryantArranged by Phillip Keveren

Chim Chim Cher-ee From Mary PoppinsMusic and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. ShermanArranged by Martha Mier

Cruella De Vil From 101 DalmatiansMusic and lyrics by Mel LevenArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

The Entertainer Music by Scott JoplinArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

For examinations, play the first two pages only (play the third ending).

OR

Arranged by Phillip KeverenFor examinations, omit both first endings.

Fields of Gold Music and lyrics by StingArranged by Phillip Keveren

For examinations, omit D.S. al Coda; proceed from m. 32 to the pickup to m. 36 (in the coda).

The Hockey Theme (formerly “Hockey Night in Canada” Theme) Music by Dolores ClamanArranged by Howard Cable

Imperial March From Star WarsMusic by John WilliamsArranged by Dan Coates

(Meet) The Flintstones Music and lyrics by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera, and Hoyt S. CurtinArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

Early Rock ‘n’ Roll, Easy Piano, HAL, p. 4

Alfred’s Basic Piano Course: Top Hits!, Solo Book Level 4, ALF, p. 22

BigTime Piano: More Popular, Level 4 Intermediate, FJH, p. 30 (1995 ed.) [OP] or p. 9 (1999 ed.) [OP]

BigTime Piano: Ragtime & Marches, Level 4 Intermediate, FJH, p. 10

Ragtime Classics, Easy Piano, HAL, p. 28

More Popular Piano Solos, Level 4, HAL, p. 5

Sheet music, Simplified Piano, CMV

Something for the Boys, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 36

BigTime Piano: More Popular, Level 4 Intermediate, FJH, p. 6 (1995 ed.) [OP]

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Moon RiverFrom Breakfast at Tiffany’sMusic by Henry Mancini; lyrics by Johnny MercerArranged by Phillip Keveren

Nadia’s Theme From The Young and the RestlessMusic by Barry DeVorzon and Perry Botkin Jr.Arranged by Martha Mier

Reflection From MulanMusic by Matthew Wilder; lyrics by David ZippelArranged by Mona Rejino

For examinations, omit the repeat during the chorus.

The Sound of Silence Music and lyrics by Paul SimonArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

NOTE: In previous editions of the Popular Selection List, this title was listed under Grade 5.

Star Trek: The Next GenerationMusic by Alexander Courage, Gene Roddenberry, and Jerry GoldsmithArranged by Phillip Keveren

Star Wars (Main Theme) From Star WarsMusic by John WilliamsArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

NOTE: There are some minor differences in the LH parts of the two editions. Either edition is suitable for examinations.

Theme from “E.T. (The Extra Terrestrial)”Music by John WilliamsArranged by Phillip Keveren

Upside Down From Curious GeorgeMusic and lyrics by Jack Johnson

What A Wonderful World Music and lyrics by Bob Thiele and George David WeissArranged by Fred Kern

When I’m Sixty-FourMusic and lyrics by John Lennon and Paul McCartneyArranged by Fred Kern

Adult Piano Method: Popular Hits, Book 2, HAL, p. 12

Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course: Greatest Hits, Level 1, ALF, p. 40

More Popular Piano Solos, Level 4, HAL, p. 28

BigTime Piano: More Popular, Level 4 Intermediate, FJH, p. 33 (1995 ed.) [OP]

Popular Piano Solos, Level 5, HAL, p. 2

BigTime Piano: Popular, Level 4 Intermediate, FJH, p. 10 (1989 ed.) [OP]or p. 10 (1999, 2003 eds) [OP]

Popular Piano Solos, Level 4, HAL, p. 21

Ten Top Hits For Easy Piano, 2006 Edition, HAL, p. 48

Adult Piano Method: Popular Hits, Book 2, HAL, p. 25

More Popular Piano Solos, Level 4, HAL, p. 25

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Grade 4Popular Selection List 11

A Whole New World From AladdinMusic by Alan Menken; lyrics by Tim RiceArranged by Dan Coates

For examinations, play only to the second measure at the top of p. 80; end by playing the whole-note F in both hands. (Omit the arpeggiated figure that follows the LH whole-note F.) Do not play the repeat on p. 78 and do not return to the beginning and play the coda.

Yesterday Music and lyrics by John Lennon and Paul McCartneyArranged by Tom Gerou

The Best in Movie Sheet Music, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 78

Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course: Greatest Hits, Level 2, ALF, p. 17ORAlfred’s Basic Piano Course: Top Hits!, Solo Book Level 4, ALF, p. 19

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Grade 5New Selections for the Popular Selection List, 2009 Edition

BelieveFrom The Polar ExpressMusic and lyrics by Glen Ballard and Alan SilvestriArranged by Dan Coates

This song of inspiration was recorded by Josh Groban.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the register changes and harmonic shifts provide tactile challengesthe chorus radiates the spirit of the text with punctuated rhythms, whereas the verse is more subduedthe LH provides the harmonic underpinning with barcarole-style flowing figuresvoice the RH chords with care to ensure melodic shape and projection

BelieverFrom Be CoolMusic and lyrics by will.i.am and John LegendArranged by Dan Coates

This inspirational ballad was recorded for the film by Christina Milian.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the harmonic outline of the verse accompaniment gently descends in a flowing arpeggiated mannerenhance the repeated melodic statements with rubato use the pedal to enhance the texture and coloruse a wider range of dynamics to project the triumphant quality of the chorus

DesperadoMusic and lyrics by Glenn Frey and Don Henley Arranged by Dan Coates

This much-covered Eagles’ song, recorded by Linda Ronstadt, Willie Nelson, and others, tells the nostalgic tale of an outlaw.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

there are some tricky chord shifts to maneuverthe melody contains a rather free prose rhythm with varying subdivisions, which allows for freedom of expressionjudicious pedal is needed given the varying harmonic rhythm

Greatest Movie Hits, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 5ORSheet music, Easy Piano, WAR

Greatest Movie Hits, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 10

Simply Country: 18 Current and Classic Hits, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 12

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The Easy WinnersMusic by Scott JoplinArranged by Phillip Keveren

This well-known piece by the “King of Ragtime Piano” features a particularly charming, gentle, and laid-back character.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the syncopated melody employs tritones resolving to 3rdsthe characteristic broken-figure LH accompaniment outlines the harmonic progressionsthe B section contains chromatic melodic movement and also features harmonic 4ths and 6ths; this provides an excellent opportunity to integrate structural and harmonic analysis; for example, the conventional ragtime cadential progression dim7 of V to I4 to V7 to I

I Have a DreamFrom Mamma Mia!Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn UlvaeusArranged by Carol Klose

The film version of Mamma Mia! is attracting another generation of listeners to the music of ABBA.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

enhance the joyous spirit by enunciating arrival points with corresponding dynamicsthe melodic “hook” is punctuated by the dotted rhythmthe chord shifts require careful placement and flexibility

The NotebookMusic by Aaron ZigmanArranged by Dan Coates

The theme music from the film of the same name has become a favorite for its gentle lyric qualities.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

employ a warm and engaging tone throughoutthe LH contains a flowing, varied accompaniment that outlines the harmony use subtle rubato to shape the long RH phrases

Remains of the DayFrom The Corpse BrideMusic and lyrics by Danny ElfmanArranged by Carol Matz

Students will enjoy the macabre character of this satirical song.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the jaunty syncopations and gentle swing enhance the humorthe delightful key change to C minor provides opportunities for expressive coloringthe LH chord shifts and register changes pose tactile challenges

Ragtime Classics, Easy Piano, HAL, p. 25

Broadway and Movie Hits, Level 5, HAL, p. 23

Greatest Movie Hits, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 50ORSomething New for the Girls, ALF, p. 32

Sheet music, Easy Piano, ALF

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When You’re GoneMusic and lyrics by Avril Lavigne and Butch Walker

This sentimental song of love and longing was recorded by Canadian songstress Avril Lavigne.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the tender and lovely piano introduction sets the mood, and the postlude completes the structural denouementthe building dynamics should correspond with the lyrical content and rising tensiona gentle, subtle rubato will enhance the expressive freedom

For examinations, omit the first ending.

WonderfulFrom WickedMusic and lyrics by Stephen SchwartzArranged by Fred Kern

The compositional style of this ragtime-style ballad evokes the Broadway traditions of Jerome Kern and Yip Harburg.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the lovely contours of the melodic statements provide opportunities for word paintingthere are imitative interchanges between the LH and RHthe grandiose B section in G major concludes with a subito forte tonic chord

Selections from Previous Editions of the Popular Selection List

Descriptions of the following pieces can be found at www.rcmexaminations.org.

Can You Feel the Love TonightFrom The Lion KingMusic by Elton John; lyrics by Tim RiceArranged by Sharon Aaronson

Dancing QueenFrom Mamma Mia!Music and lyrics by Benny Anderson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Stig AndersonArranged by Carol Klose

Dancing Through Life From WickedMusic and lyrics by Stephen SchwartzArranged by Carol Klose

EdelweissFrom The Sound of MusicMusic by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIArranged by John Cacavas

Sheet music, Easy Piano, HAL

Broadway and Movie Hits, Level 5, HAL, p. 35

Alfred’s Basic Piano Course: Top Hits!, Solo Book Level 4, ALF, p. 26

Broadway and Movie Hits, Level 4, HAL, p. 12

Broadway and Movie Hits, Level 4, HAL, p. 3

The Sound of Music Souvenir Folio, HAL, p. 73

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Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat From The AristocatsMusic by Al Rinker; lyrics by Floyd Huddleston

I Got Rhythm Music by George Gershwin; lyrics by Ira GershwinArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

I Saw Her Standing ThereMusic and lyrics by John Lennon and Paul McCartneyArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

I’m Not That GirlFrom WickedMusic and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

Lean on MeMusic and lyrics by Bill WithersArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

“Mission: Impossible” ThemeMusic by Lalo SchifrinArranged by Fred Kern

My Funny ValentineMusic by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Lorenz HartArranged by Phillip Keveren

Over the Rainbow From The Wizard of OzMusic by Harold Arlen; lyrics by E.Y. HarburgArranged by Dan Coates

Satin Doll Music by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn; lyrics by Johnny MercerArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

Singin’ in the RainMusic by Nacio Herb Brown; lyrics by Arthur FreedArranged by Dan Coates

Take the “A” Train Music by Billy StrayhornArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

Theme from “New York, New York” Music by John Kander; lyrics Fred EbbArranged by Tom Roed

The Disney Collection, Easy Piano, HAL, p. 35

Piano Adventures: Popular Repertoire, Level 3B, FJH, p. 36 [OP]

BigTime Piano: Popular, Level 4 Intermediate, FJH, p. 38 [OP]

Wicked, Easy Piano, HAL, p. 48

BigTime Piano: Popular, Level 4, Intermediate, FJH, p. 16 [OP]

Popular Piano Solos, Level 5, HAL, p. 4

More Popular Piano Solos, Level 4, HAL, p. 15

The Best in Movie Sheet Music, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 56

BigTime Piano: Jazz & Blues, Level 4 Intermediate, FJH, p. 4 [OP]

Top 50 Movie Songs of All Time, ALF, p. 113

BigTime Piano: Jazz & Blues, Level 4 Intermediate, FJH, p. 6 [OP]

Looney Tunes Piano Library, Level 3: Scooby-Doo’s Upbeat Songs, ALF, p. 6

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Theme from “Star Trek”Music by Alexander Courage; lyrics by Gene RoddenberryArranged by Phillip Keveren

Theme from “The Simpsons” Music by Danny ElfmanArranged by Dan Coates

You’re BeautifulMusic and lyrics by James Blunt, Sacha Skarbek, and Amanda Ghost

For examinations, omit the D.S. al Coda and m. 43 (the first measure on p. 56); proceed to m. 44, and play through to the end.

TV Themes, Easy Piano, HAL, p. 45

Something for the Boys, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 70

Ten Top Hits For Easy Piano, 2006 Edition, HAL, p. 52

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Grade 6New Selections for the Popular Selection List, 2009 Edition

Climb Ev’ry MountainFrom The Sound of MusicMusic by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIArranged by Glenda Austin

The Sound of Music was the final musical by the legendary team of Rodgers and Hammerstein; this inspirational song is just one of several that have become enduring standards.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

project the top notes of the RH chords while distinguishing between the lyrics and the fillsstrive for a long, legato line and tonal warmth throughoutin the B section, slightly emphasize the LH rhythmic counterpoint and build throughout this section to the dramatic return of the A section

Dream a Little Dream of MeMusic by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt; lyrics by Gus KahnArranged by Mike Springer

First recorded in 1931, this wistful ballad has since been covered by countless artists, including Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, and, perhaps most notably, “Mama” Cass Elliot.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

this medium-slow swing tempo piece has a gentle lilting quality the triplet quarter notes should be performed with ease and elasticityemphasize the somewhat unusual modulation to E flat major in the B section

For examinations, omit the repeat.

If I Ain’t Got YouMusic and lyrics by Alicia Keys

This hit song from the 2003 album The Diary of Alicia Keys exhibits the blend of rhythm and blues, soul, and pop that is the hallmark of the composer’s style.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

strive for a light, even touch on the opening triplets to achieve a serene moodthe melody requires sensitivity to the text for a natural, vocal inflectionmaintain the basic pulse while shifting from regular eighths to triplet eighths

For examinations, omit the first ending.

Popular Piano Solos, Third Grade, John Thompson’s Modern Course for the Piano, HAL, p. 35

Simply Standards: 22 Most-Requested Songs, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 17

Sheet music, HAL, 2003.

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Moonlight SerenadeMusic by Glenn Miller; lyrics by Mitchell ParishArranged by Mike Springer

This enduring hit from the swing era topped the record charts in 1939 and became Glenn Miller’s theme song.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

strive for comfortable placement and assured shifts in the LH stride pattern perform the lush, harmonic changes with ease and flexibilitybuild through the B section to support the increased chromaticism and unexpected modulations

For examinations, omit the repeat.

Someone to Watch Over MeMusic by George Gershwin; lyrics by Ira GershwinArranged by Mike Springer

This timeless classic by the Gershwin brothers continues to hold an appeal for new recording artists and listeners.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

a flexible approach to rhythm will help capture the natural vocal expression in the verseswing the eighths in the chorus and lean into the syncopations play the lovely ascending line with fingering that will allow for legato phrasing

For examinations, omit the repeat.

Till There Was YouFrom The Music ManMusic and lyrics by Meredith WillsonArranged by Fred Kern

This charming love song from Meredith Willson’s 1957 musical, The Music Man, has the distinction of being the only Broadway song ever recorded by The Beatles.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

use a rubato approach to bring out the melodic contour and meaning of the lyricsaim for a warm tone and listen for balance between the handsincrease tonal intensity in the B section and be sensitive to the chromaticism

For examinations, omit the repeat.

You Raise Me UpMusic by Rolf Løvland; lyrics by Brendan GrahamArranged by Dan Coates

Josh Groban’s 2003 recording of this inspirational song propelled him to overnight fame.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

strive for a warm and lyrical tone throughoutcontour the legato melodic lines and project the top notes of the streams of 3rdsmaintain intensity in the chorus as it modulates from F major to G major

For examinations, omit the repeat.

Simply Standards: 22 Most-Requested Songs, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 38

Simply Standards: 22 Most-Requested Songs, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 55

Broadway and Movie Hits, Level 5, HAL, p. 38

Something New for the Girls, ALF, p. 2

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Selections from Previous Editions of the Popular Selection List

Descriptions of the following pieces can be found at www.rcmexaminations.org.

All of MeMusic and lyrics by Gerald Marks and Seymour SimonsArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

For examinations, proceed to the coda after the second ending of the chorus.

Batman ThemeMusic by Danny ElfmanArranged by Dan Coates

NOTE: In previous editions of the Popular Selection List, this title was listed under Grade 5.

Beauty and the Beast From Beauty and the BeastMusic by Alan Menken; lyrics by Howard AshmanArranged by Dan Coates

Bless the Broken RoadMusic and lyrics by Marcus Hummon, Bobby Boyd, and Jeff HannaArranged by Mona Rejino

NOTE: In previous editions of the Popular Selection List, this title was listed under Grade 7.

Breaking FreeFrom High School MusicalMusic and lyrics by Jamie Houston

For examinations, play the second ending on p. 19, concluding with an F major chord after this measure; omit the rest of p. 19 and pp. 20–21.

Castle On a CloudFrom Les MisérablesMusic by Claude-Michel Schönberg; lyrics by Herbert KretzmerArranged by Carol Klose

Evenstar From The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersMusic by Howard Shore; lyrics by J.R.R. Tolkien

Gilderoy Lockhart From Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsMusic by John WilliamsArranged by Dan Coates

BigTime Piano: Jazz & Blues, Level 4 Intermediate, FJH, p. 30 [OP]

Something for the Boys, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 8

Something for the Girls, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 10

Today’s Hits, Late Elementary/Early Intermediate, HAL, p. 2

Ten Top Hits For Easy Piano, 2006 Edition, HAL, p. 14

Popular Piano Solos, Level 5, HAL, p. 37

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, ALF, p. 8

Sheet music, Fawkes the Phoenix and Gilderoy Lockhart, Easy Piano, ALF

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God Help the Outcasts From The Hunchback of Notre DameMusic by Alan Menken; lyrics by Stephen SchwartzArranged by George Peter Tingley

How Do I Live Music and lyrics by Diane WarrenArranged by Dan Coates

James Bond ThemeMusic by Monty NormanArranged by Dan Coates

Lullaby of Birdland Music by George Shearing; lyrics by George David WeissArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

MistyMusic by Erroll Garner; lyrics by Johnny BurkeArranged by Nancy and Randall Faber

No Good Deed From WickedMusic and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

Only Time Music and lyrics by Enya, Nicky Ryan, and Roma Ryan

For examinations, omit the D.S. and proceed to the coda.

The Prayer Music and lyrics by David Foster and Carole Bayer SagerArranged by Dan Coates

Take FiveMusic by Paul DesmondArranged by Mona Rejino

A Thousand MilesMusic and lyrics by Vanessa CarltonArranged by Dan Coates

Arranged by Mona Rejino

You’ve Got a Friend In MeFrom Toy StoryMusic and lyrics by Randy NewmanArranged by Mona Rejino

Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course: Greatest Hits, Level 2, ALF, p. 43

Something for the Girls, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 36

Top 50 Movie Songs of All Time, ALF, p. 70

BigTime Piano: Jazz & Blues, Level 4 Intermediate, FJH, p. 22 (1995 ed.) [OP] or p. 18 (1999 ed.) [OP]

BigTime Piano: Jazz & Blues, Level 4 Intermediate, FJH, p. 14 [OP]

Wicked, Easy Piano, HAL, p. 94

Sheet music, HAL

Sheet music, ALF

More Popular Piano Solos, Level 5, HAL, p. 45

2002 Pop Music Hits, Easy Piano Edition, ALF, p. 58ORToday’s Hits, Late Elementary/Early Intermediate, HAL, p. 25

Popular Piano Solos, Level 5, HAL, p. 22

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Grade 7New Selections for the Popular Selection List, 2009 Edition

Ashokan FarewellFrom The Civil WarMusic by Jay Ungar

Composed by Jay Ungar in 1982, this bittersweet waltz achieved fame when it was used as the title music in Ken Burns’s series The Civil War which aired on PBS in 1990.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

this lovely waltz is cast in the style of a Scottish lamentplay with rhythmic flexibility and an awareness of melody contourLH broken chords require fluidity and ease

Baby, I Need Your Lovin’Music and lyrics by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Edward HollandArranged by Phillip Keveren

Numerous artists have covered this soulful Motown classic, first made famous by The Four Tops.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

there are numerous rhythmic challenges with an array of divergent metric subdivisionsthe LH punctuates the emphatic character with dotted-rhythm ostinato patternsthere are several modulations and character changes: a broader B flat major section, a funky F major interlude with a sweeping arpeggio, and a tremolando bridge to a dramatic C major section

Corpse Bride (Main Title)Music by Danny Elfman

The surprising harmonies and quirky modulations that are a hallmark of Danny Elfman’s style are all present in this theme music from Tim Burton’s film Corpse Bride.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

be attentive to balance throughout, keeping the LH eighth-note figuration controlled but unobtrusiveobserve the many shifts in tempo for a convincing and cohesive performanceplay the final section—a crisply articulated, moderate —with a sense of humor and irony

Sheet music, ALF

Motown Hits, HAL, p. 14

Sheet music, ALF

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Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on MeMusic and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie TaupinArranged by Dan Coates

This arrangement of this 1974 hit rock ballad is true to the original.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

while it is important to maintain a steady pulse in the LH and on the fills, a more flexible approach to the melody line will capture the vocal inflectionsproject the top notes of the RH 3rds and 6thsbuild in intensity to the chorus for a broader and more dramatic mood here

For examinations, proceed directly to the coda after the chorus, omitting the second verse.

Get SmartMusic by Irving Szathmary

The 2008 film adaptation of the popular 1960s spy parody reprises the ironic theme music from the television show.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

emphasize the parallel chromatic chord streams (3rds and 5ths) with crisp, rhythmic punctuationshold the melody notes for their full value and fully realize all articulation markingsthis is a jaunty swing shuffle full of ironic and humorous touches

The Godfather (Love Theme)Music by Nino Rota

This sentimental theme from the 1972 film has a memorable melody and sentiment.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the melody alternates between the hands, emulating violins and cellosthe arpeggiated chords add to the Mediterranean characterthe chord shifts and variety of chord spacings and positions provide tactile challenges

Harry’s Wondrous WorldFrom Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s StoneMusic by John WilliamsArranged by Dan Coates

Throughout the Harry Potter films, themes are used in the manner of leitmotifs; “Harry’s Wondrous World” is most often associated with Harry’s friendship with Ron and Hermione.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

clearly contrast the broad, lyrical theme with the bright, crisply articulated theme that followsthe broken chords in the LH accompaniment should be fluid and eventhe final page requires careful pacing, a wide dynamic range, and an orchestral sense of color

Something New for the Boys, ALF, p. 18

Sheet music, HAL

Sheet music, HAL

Something New for the Boys, ALF, p. 34

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Selections from Previous Editions of the Popular Selection List

Descriptions of the following pieces can be found at www.rcmexaminations.org.

Alice in Wonderland Music by Sammy Fain; lyrics by Bob HilliardArranged by Bill Boyd

Breathe Music and lyrics by Holly Lamar and Stephanie Bentley

For examinations, omit the repeats; proceed directly to the coda.

Colors of the Wind From PocahontasMusic by Alan Menken; lyrics by Stephen SchwartzArranged by Dan Coates

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore Music by Duke Ellington; lyrics by Bob RussellArranged by Bill Boyd

Don’t Know WhyMusic and lyrics by Jesse HarrisArranged by Mona Rejino

Hedwig’s Theme From Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s StoneMusic by John Williams

Hero From SpidermanMusic and lyrics by Chad KroegerArranged by Dan Coates

For examinations, cut from the break after the chorus in verse 2 (mm. 47–64), do not repeat mm. 64–67, and proceed to the final six measures (mm. 68–73).

The Hockey Theme (formerly “Hockey Night in Canada” Theme) Music by Dolores ClamanArranged by Howard Cable

I Feel Pretty From West Side StoryMusic by Leonard Bernstein; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Jazz Favorites, HAL, p. 4

Sheet music, HAL

The Best in Movie Sheet Music, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 26

Jazz Favorites, HAL, p. 16

Today’s Hits, Late Elementary/Early Intermediate, HAL, p. 10

Sheet music, ALF

2002 Pop Music Hits, Easy Piano Edition, p. 24. ALF, 2002.

Sheet music, Intermediate Piano, CMV

Vocal Selections from “West Side Story,” B&H, p. 2

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I Heard It through the GrapevineMusic and lyrics by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong

I Will Remember You From The Brothers McMullenMusic and lyrics by Sarah McLachlan, Seamus Egan, and Dave Merenda

For examinations, omit the repeats and the D.S. al Coda; proceed to the coda after the first ending.

Imagine Music and lyrics by John Lennon

Love Will Come Music by Vince GuaraldiArranged by Lee Evans

My Favorite Things From The Sound of MusicMusic by Richard Rogers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIArranged by Bill Boyd

OneFrom A Chorus LineMusic by Marvin Hamlisch; lyrics by Edward KlebanArranged by Lee Evans

For examinations, proceed from p. 42 directly to the coda.

Send in the Clowns From A Little Night MusicMusic and lyrics by Stephen SondheimArranged by Dan Coates

SolitudeMusic by Duke Ellington; lyrics by Eddie DeLange and Irving MillsArranged by Bill Boyd

NOTE: In previous editions of the Popular Selection List, this title was listed under Grade 6.

Sophisticated Lady Music by Duke Ellington and Irving Mills; lyrics by Mitchell ParishArranged by Bill Boyd

Stand By MeMusic and lyrics by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, and Ben E. King

Sheet music, HAL

Sheet music, HAL

Sheet music, HAL

Charlie Brown’s Greatest Hits, HAL, p. 6

Jazz Favorites, HAL, p. 40

Lee Evans Arranges Broadway Hits, HAL, p. 40

The Best in Movie Sheet Music, Easy Piano, ALF, p. 64

Jazz Favorites, HAL, p. 48

Jazz Favorites, HAL, p. 52

Sheet music, HAL

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Superman (It’s Not Easy)Music and lyrics by John Ondrasik

For examinations, omit the final two pages; cadence on the C chord at “inside of me” in m. 70.

The Very Thought of You Music by Ray Noble Arranged by Bill Boyd

What a Wonderful World Music and lyrics by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss

Sheet music, HAL

Jazz Favorites, HAL, p. 56

Sheet music, HAL

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Grade 8New Selections for the Popular Selection List, 2009 Edition

Anakin’s ThemeFrom Star Wars: The Phantom MenaceMusic by John WilliamsArranged by Dan Coates

This theme, used to introduce the young hero Anakin, contains a reference to the “Imperial March,” which foreshadows the character’s downfall.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the unexpected harmonic changes and modulations need to be handled with secure placement and rhythmic assurancestrive for a warm lyrical tone quality and shape melodic lines to their high pointson the final page, perform the allusions to the “Imperial March” with a sense of solemnity

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)Music and lyrics by Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Brian HollandArranged by Phillip Keveren

This Marvin Gaye classic has been recorded by numerous artists. The affectionate and sweet version by James Taylor is perhaps the best known.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

the mood should remain emotional despite the technical demands such as register shifts, chord placements, and extended runsthere are formidable rhythmic challenges, especially the alternation of triplet and duplet subdivisions, cross-rhythms, many suspensions, and syncopationsthe RH broken-6th fills require flexibility and clean articulation

I Can WaitFrom HairsprayMusic by Marc Shaiman; lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman

The score of Hairspray blends soul, pop, and rock and roll styles to reflect the 1962 setting of the story. This sweet ballad, written for the 2007 film and then deleted, became a hit when it was released as a bonus track.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

project the melody with clarity and a dolce tone over the rippling LH broken-chord figureson the final page, use a full, rich tone quality on the RH repeated four-note chords project the top notes of the chords to recreate the vocal melody

Something New for the Boys, ALF, p. 3

Motown Hits, HAL, p. 28

Sheet music, ALF

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Not While I’m AroundFrom Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetMusic and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

This lovely expression of devotion sung by Toby to Mrs. Lovett in this Broadway musical stands as one of the gentler moments in an otherwise dark and violent story.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

perform the opening verse in the style of a recitative, with great flexibility and attention to the lyricsa rubato approach is necessary for the main section; pay close attention to punctuation in the text and vocal breathingstrive for confident placement when shifting registers and a rich, warm tone on the final page where the melody and accompaniment are widely spaced

For examinations, omit the first ending.

Romeo and Juliet (Love Theme)Music by Nino Rota

This theme from Zeffirelli’s film version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet first became a hit when Henry Mancini arranged it in 1969.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

play with a warm, lyrical tone throughoutexplore a wide dynamic range and build towards a fuller, impassioned sonority in the B sectionbring out the top notes of the RH chords for true melodic projection

Theme from “Schindler’s List”Music by John Williams

This music for Steven Spielberg’s 1993 film won an Academy Award® for “Best Film Score.”

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

there are many broad chord positions and harmonic shifts apply expressive freedom to capture the tragic sentimentensemble challenges include simultaneous chromatic voice-leading, pedal points, and sweeping bridge passages

Viva la VidaMusic and lyrics by Guy Berryman, Jon Buckland, Will Champion, and Chris Martin

Lead singer Chris Martin and his Coldplay bandmates were “Song of the Year” Grammy-winners with this stadium-rock anthem.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

challenges include a variety of chord changes, spacings, and positions that require harmonic awareness and a resolute tactile sensesyncopation and varied phrase lengths necessitate rhythmic accuracythe general dynamics are strong and projected but should not be overly percussive

For examinations, omit repeats.

Sweeney Todd: Vocal Selections, ALF, p. 37

Cinema Classics, HAL, p. 46

Sheet music, HAL

Sheet music, HAL

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The Way You Look TonightFrom Swing Time Music by Jerome Kern; lyrics by Dorothy FieldArranged by Lee Evans

As the Oscar®-winning “Best Original Song” from the 1936 film Swing Time, this lovely standard began as a dance tempo number; however, it has more often been recorded as a ballad.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

project the top notes of the RH chords with a warm, lush tonelisten for voice-leading in the inner voicesperform the chromatic chord streams with an assured sense of direction and rhythmic flexibility

Your SongMusic and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin

This popular love song, composed in 1970, has been covered by numerous artists.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

bring out the melody line to capture the intimate, confessional tone of the lyricsplay with rhythmic flexibilityemphasize the descending LH bass line in the chorus

For examinations, omit all first endings, but do take the D.S. al Coda.

Selections from Previous Editions of the Popular Selection List

Descriptions of the following pieces can be found at www.rcmexaminations.org.

All BluesMusic by Miles Davis

All the Things You AreMusic by Jerome Kern; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIArranged by Phillip Keveren

Candle in the WindMusic and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin

For examinations, omit pp. 6–7; proceed from p. 5, line 3, m. 2 to the coda on p. 8.

Clocks Music and lyrics by Guy Berryman, Jon Buckland, Will Champion, and Chris Martin

For examinations, omit all repeats; use the first ending, then proceed to p. 26 and play the second ending and the coda.

Lee Evans Arranges Jerome Kern, Revised Edition, HAL, p. 96

Sheet music, HAL

Cool Jazz, HAL, p. 4

Great Standards, HAL, p. 4

Sheet music, HAL

Top Hits of 2003, HAL, p. 22

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Come What May From Moulin RougeMusic and lyrics by David Baerwald

NOTE: The piano part varies slightly from the vocal part but works as a solo.

For examinations, play one verse and the coda on p. 8 only.

Cool From West Side StoryMusic by Leonard Bernstein; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Cry Music and lyrics by Angie Aparo

For examinations, omit the D.S.; proceed to the third measure of the coda.

Here’s That Rainy Day Music by Jimmy Van Heusen; lyrics by Johnny Burke

In Dreams From The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingMusic and lyrics by Howard Shore and Fran Walsh

Isn’t It Romantic? From Love Me TonightMusic by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Lorenz HartArranged by Phillip Keveren

“Mission: Impossible” Theme Music by Lalo Schifrin

My Funny Valentine From Babes in ArmsMusic by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Lorenz HartArranged by Phillip Keveren

“Peter Gunn” Theme Music by Henry Mancini

So WhatMusic by Miles Davis

Somewhere From West Side StoryMusic by Leonard Bernstein; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Star Wars Music by John WilliamsArranged by Dan Coates

Sheet music, ALF

Vocal Selections from “West Side Story,” B&H, p. 15

Top Hits of 2003, HAL, p. 28

Jazz Classics, HAL, p. 26

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, ALF, p. 3

Richard Rodgers Classics, HAL, p. 32

Sheet music, HAL

Richard Rodgers Classics, HAL, p. 41

Sheet music, ALF

Cool Jazz, HAL, p. 59

Vocal Selections from “West Side Story,” B&H, p. 6

Dan Coates Popular Music Collection for the Advanced Player, Volume 3, ALF, p. 44

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Stormy Weather From Cotton Club Parade of 1933Music by Harold Arlen; lyrics by Ted Koehler

SunriseMusic and lyrics by Norah Jones and Lee Alexander

For examinations, omit repeats; proceed to coda from the second ending.

Tonight From West Side StoryMusic by Leonard Bernstein; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

When I’m Sixty-FourMusic and lyrics by John Lennon and Paul McCartney

For examinations, omit the D.S.; proceed from p. 6, line 2, m. 3, to the coda on p. 7.

You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’Music and lyrics by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, and Phil Spector

For examinations, omit the repeats.

Jazz Classics, HAL, p. 55

Sheet music, HAL

Vocal Selections from “West Side Story,” B&H, p. 9

Sheet music, HAL

Sheet music, HAL

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Grade 9New Selections for the Popular Selection List, 2009 Edition

Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat ManFrom Show BoatMusic by Jerome Kern; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein IIArranged by Lee Evans

This bluesy love song is one of the best-known hits from the 1927 musical, featuring the inspired partnership of Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

play this moderate-tempo blues with an easy swing to convey a relaxed, almost lazy moodlean into the blue notes and the syncopationsbring out the LH rhythmic counterpointperform the RH riffs with freedom and assurance as the piece builds in complexity

Cinema ParadisoMusic by Ennio Morricone

This title theme for the 1988 Italian film Cinema Paradiso reflects the tenderness and sentimentality of this coming-of-age story.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

project the warm LH melody line over the murmuring sixteenth notesthe LH arpeggios require ease and fluiditybuild to a maestoso character at the key change and play the RH chords with a full, rich tone

God Help the OutcastsFrom The Hunchback of Notre DameMusic by Alan Menken; lyrics by Stephen SchwartzArranged by Phillip Keveren

This ballad from the Walt Disney animated feature receives a dramatic treatment in Phillip Keveren’s fine arrangement.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

this piece requires a flexible approach, with sensitivity to the lyrics and vocal phrasesbuild in intensity up to the dramatic key changemaintain the forward direction and project the melody above the triplets in the last two pages

Lee Evans Arranges Jerome Kern, HAL, p. 40

Cinema Classics, HAL, p. 8

Cinema Classics, HAL, p. 17

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Isn’t She LovelyMusic and lyrics by Stevie WonderArranged by Phillip Keveren

This classic Motown song displays the amazing songwriting talents of Stevie Wonder.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

perform this piece with a funky and playful approach the shifts and chord placements require careful practice in order to achieve ease and subsequent freedom of expression and rhythmic playrhythmic challenges include metric subdivisions and cross-rhythms

Only HopeFrom A Walk to RememberMusic and lyrics by Jonathan Foreman

Mandy Moore recorded this uplifting and inspirational song.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

use the pedal to assist with the wide spacings in the arpeggiated accompaniment, but avoid blurring accentuate the lyric content and sentiment rhythmic features include strategic suspensions and hemiola to emphasize the lyrics

For examinations, do not return to the D.S.; proceed from the second ending to the coda.

Seasons of Love From RentMusic and lyrics by Jonathan LarsonArranged by Phillip Keveren

Based on Puccini’s La Bohème, Jonathan Larson’s 1996 rock musical Rent garnered numerous awards, including a Tony® and a Pulitzer.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

perform the vocal melody with rhythmic flexibility and sensitivity towards the lyricskeep the repeated dotted rhythmic figure in the LH crisply delineatedplay the elaborated version of the melody with an improvisatory quality

Shop AroundMusic and lyrics by Berry Gordy and William “Smokey” RobinsonArranged by Phillip Keveren

This Motown hit has been frequently recorded since Smokey Robinson and the Miracles first brought Detroit artists to national prominence.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

there are many wide, challenging positions and a variety of chord inversionsthere is a very active texture prior to the finale with the RH melodic line and syncopated chords against LH passage work featuring blue note figuresthough there needs to be energy and drive, this cannot be overly percussive or the humor of the text will be lost

Motown Hits, HAL, p. 40

Sheet music, HAL

Broadway’s Best, HAL, p. 44

Motown Hits, HAL, p. 47

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You Are the Sunshine of My LifeMusic and lyrics by Stevie WonderArranged by Phillip Keveren

Stevie Wonder’s Motown ballad is among the most performed songs of all time.

PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES

there is a sophisticated harmonic language and demanding chord voicings; the melodic line needs to remain prominentdespite the rich textures, a gentle mood needs to prevailfreedom of expression is necessary to convey the sentiment and text, but avoid an exaggerated rubato that would compromise the elegant character

Selections from Previous Editions of the Popular Selection List

Descriptions of the following pieces can be found at www.rcmexaminations.org.

Ain’t Misbehavin’Music by Thomas “Fats” Waller and Harry Brooks; lyrics by Andy Razaf

All I Ask of YouFrom The Phantom of the OperaMusic by Andrew Lloyd Webber; lyrics by Charles HartArranged by Phillip Keveren

And All That JazzFrom ChicagoMusic by John Kander; lyrics by Fred EbbArranged by Phillip Keveren

As Time Goes By Music and lyrics by Herman HupfeldArranged by Dan Coates

Because of You Music and lyrics by Kelly Clarkson, Ben Moody, and David Hodges

Blue Moon Music by Richard RogersArranged by Art Tatum

Blue Rondo A La Turk Music by Dave Brubeck

For examinations, play up to and including the first line of p. 17, then proceed to the final two measures of the piece.

Motown Hits, HAL, p. 66

Sheet music, HAL

Broadway’s Best, HAL, p. 6

Broadway’s Best, HAL, p. 10

Sheet music, ALF

Sheet music, HAL

The Giants of Jazz Piano, ALF, p. 2

The Giants of Jazz Piano, ALF, p. 12

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BluesetteMusic by Jean Thielemans; lyrics by Norman Gimbel

NOTE: In previous editions of the Popular Selection List, this title was listed under Grade 8.

Bridge Over Troubled Water Music and lyrics by Paul Simon

Colors of the Wind From PocahontasMusic by Alan Menken; lyrics by Stephen SchwartzArranged by Dan Coates

For examinations, omit the first ending.

CrazyMusic and lyrics by Willie NelsonArranged by Phillip Keveren

Georgia On My MindMusic by Hoagy Carmichael; lyrics by Stuart Gorrell

For examinations, omit the repeats.

The Heart Asks Pleasure First From The PianoMusic by Michael Nyman

I’m Beginning to See the LightMusic and lyrics by Duke Ellington, Don George, Johnny Hodges, and Harry JamesArranged by Larry Minsky

Linus and Lucy Music by Vince Guaraldi

Arranged by Tom Roed

A Love Before Time From Crouching Tiger, Hidden DragonMusic by Jorge Calandrelli and Tan Dun; lyrics by James Schamus

Lullaby of Birdland Music by George Shearing; lyrics by George David WeissArranged by George Shearing

Maple Leaf Rag Music by Scott Joplin

NOTE: The Alfred edition of this popular rag contains some LH flourishes, which the composer incorporated into a piano roll recording—performers should feel free to add or omit these.

Jazz Classics, HAL, p. 12

Simon and Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits (Piano/Vocal), MSL, p. 40ORSheet music, MSL

Dan Coates Popular Music Collection for the Advanced Player, Volume 3, ALF, p. 18

Great Standards, HAL, p. 18

Sheet music, HAL

The Piano, CHS, p. 27

Jazz Kaleidoscope: 8 Jazz Piano Solos, ALF, p. 22

A Charlie Brown Christmas, HAL, p. 20OR Sheet Music, Advanced Piano Solo, FEL

Sheet music, HAL

The Giants of Jazz Piano, ALF, p. 87

Sheet music, ALF

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StardustMusic by Hoagy Carmichael; lyrics by Mitchell Parish

Take Five Music by Paul Desmond

Theme from “Angela’s Ashes” Music by John Williams

Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partirò) Music by Francesco Sartori; lyrics by Lucio Quarantotto; English lyrics by Frank Peterson

For examinations, play only the Introduction–Verse–Chorus–Coda.

Sheet music, HAL

The Giants of Jazz Piano, ALF, p. 122

Sheet music, HAL

Sheet music, ALF

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Abbreviations

Publisher Codes

ALF Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.B&H Boosey & HawkesCHS Chester MusicCMV Copyright Music & VisualsFEL Felfar MusicFJH The FJH Music CompanyHAL Hal Leonard CorporationMAY Mayfair MusicMSL Music Sales LimitedWAR Warner Bros. Publications

Other Abbreviations

arr. arranged byed. edition, edited by[OP] out of print

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2002 Pop Music Hits, Easy Piano Edition. Arr. Dan Coates. Alfred Publishing Company, 2002. ISBN 978-0-7579-0916-7.Grade 6 A Thousand Miles, p. 58Grade 7 Hero, p. 24

Adult Piano Method: Popular Hits, Book 2. Arr. Fred Kern, Phillip Kevern, and Mona Rejino. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2006. ISBN 978-1-4234-0937-3.Grade 4 Moon River, p. 12 What a Wonderful World, p. 25

Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course: Greatest Hits, Level 1. Ed. E.L. Lancaster and Morton Manus. Hal Leonard Corporation, distributed by Alfred Publishing Company, 1999. ISBN 978-0-7390-02810.Grade 3 The Rainbow Connection, p. 8

Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course: Greatest Hits, Level 2. Ed. E.L. Lancaster and Morton Manus. Hal Leonard Corporation, distributed by Alfred Publishing Company, 1999. ISBN 978-0-7390-0282-7.Grade 4 Yesterday, p. 17Grade 6 God Help the Outcasts, p. 43

Alfred’s Basic Piano Course: Top Hits!, Solo Book Level 4. Ed. E.L. Lancaster and Morton Manus. Hal Leonard Corporation, distributed by Alfred Publishing Company, 1999. ISBN 978-0-7390-0299-5.Grade 4 Chim Chim Cher-ee, p. 22 Yesterday, p. 19Grade 5 Can You Feel the Love Tonight, p. 26

The Best in Movie Sheet Music, Easy Piano. Arr. Dan Coates. Alfred Publishing Company, 1997. ISBN 978-0-7579-3965-5.Grade 3 The Pink Panther, p. 62Grade 4 A Whole New World, p. 78Grade 5 Over the Rainbow, p. 56Grade 7 Colors of the Wind, p. 26 Send in the Clowns, p. 64

The Best Songs Ever, Big Note. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 978-0-7935-9651-5.Grade 3 All the Things You Are, p. 10 Bewitched, p. 16

BigTime Piano: Jazz & Blues, Level 4 Intermediate. Arr. Nancy and Randall Faber. The FJH Music Company, 1995, 1999. ISBN 978-0-929666-12-9. [OP]Grade 5 Satin Doll, p. 4 Take the “A” Train, p. 6Grade 6 All of Me, p. 30 Lullaby of Birdland, p. 22 (1995 ed.) or p. 18 (1999 ed.) Misty, p. 14

BigTime Piano: More Popular, Level 4 Intermediate. Arr. Nancy and Randall Faber. The FJH Music Company, 1995, 1999. ISBN 978-0-929666-99-0. [OP]Grade 3 Once Upon a Dream, p. 38Grade 4 Cruella De Vil, p. 30 (1995 ed.) or p. 9 (1999 ed.) (Meet) The Flintstones, p. 6 The Sound of Silence, p. 33

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BigTime Piano: Popular, Level 4 Intermediate. Arr. Nancy and Randall Faber. The FJH Music Company, 1999. ISBN 978-0-929666-10-5. [OP]Grade 4 Star Wars (Main Theme), p. 10Grade 5 I Saw Her Standing There, p. 38 Lean On Me, p. 16

BigTime Piano: Ragtime & Marches, Level 4 Intermediate. Arr. Nancy and Randall Faber. The FJH Music Company, 1995. ISBN 978-1-56939-041-2.Grade 4 The Entertainer, p. 10

Boogie and Jazz Piano Styles, Easy Big Note Piano Solos. Arr. Debra Wanless. Mayfair Music, 2007. Catalog no. 44032.Grade 3 Cow-Cow Boogie, p. 10 Watermelon Man, p. 46

Broadway and Movie Hits, Level 4, Hal Leonard Student Piano Library. Arr. Fred Kern, Carol Klose, and Mona Rejino. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2006. ISBN 978-1-4234-0061-5.Grade 3 I’m a Believer, p. 21Grade 5 Dancing Through Life, p. 3 Dancing Queen, p. 12

Broadway and Movie Hits, Level 5, Hal Leonard Student Piano Library. Arr. Fred Kern, Carol Klose, and Mona Rejino. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2006. ISBN 978-1-4234-0062-2.Grade 5 I Have a Dream, p. 23 Wonderful, p. 35Grade 6 Till There was You, p. 38

Broadway Hits, Late Elementary/Early Intermediate, Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Popular Song Series. Arr. Carol Klose. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2006. ISBN 978-1-4234-0837-6.Grade 3 Do-Re-Mi, p. 12Grade 4 Where is Love?, p. 19

Broadway’s Best, The Phillip Keveren Series Piano Solo. Arr. Phillip Keveren. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2000. ISBN 978-0-634-02091-9. Grade 9 All I Ask of You, p. 6 And All That Jazz, p. 10 Seasons of Love, p. 44

A Charlie Brown Christmas. Vince Guaraldi. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2001. ISBN 978-0-634-02979-0. Grade 9 Linus and Lucy, p. 20

Charlie Brown’s Greatest Hits, Piano Solo Songbook. Vince Guaraldi. Arr. Lee Evans. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1984. ISBN 978-0-7935-0820-4.Grade 7 Love Will Come, p. 6

Cinema Classics, The Phillip Keveren Series Piano Solo. Arr. Phillip Keveren. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2000. ISBN 978-0-634-01716-2.Grade 8 Romeo and Juliet (Love Theme), p. 46Grade 9 Cinema Paradiso, p. 8 God Help the Outcasts, p. 17

Cool Jazz. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2001. ISBN 978-0-634-02555-6.Grade 8 All Blues, p. 4 So What, p. 59

Dan Coates Popular Music Collection for the Advanced Player, Volume 3. Arr. Dan Coates. Alfred Publishing Company, 1998. ISBN 978-0-7692-7282-7.Grade 8 Star Wars, p. 44Grade 9 Colors of the Wind, p. 18

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The Disney Collection, Easy Piano. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1992. ISBN 978-0-7935-0830-3.Grade 5 Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat, p. 35

Early Rock ‘n’ Roll, The Phillip Keveren Series Easy Piano. Arr. Phillip Keveren. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004. ISBN 978-0-634-07358-8.Grade 3 Fun, Fun, Fun, p. 30Grade 4 All I Have To Do Is Dream, p. 4

The Giants of Jazz Piano. Alfred Publishing Company, 1996. ISBN 978-1-57623-479-7.Grade 9 Blue Moon, p. 2 Blue Rondo A La Turk, p. 12 Lullaby of Birdland, p. 87 Take Five, p. 122

Great Jazz Standards, Easy Piano CD Play-Along Volume 1. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2003. ISBN 978-0-634-05083-1.Grade 3 Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, p. 12

Great Standards, The Phillip Keveren Series Piano Solo. Arr. Phillip Keveren. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004. ISBN 978-0-634-08641-0. Grade 8 All the Things You Are, p. 4Grade 9 Crazy, p. 18

Greatest Movie Hits, Easy Piano. Arr. Dan Coates. Alfred Publishing Company, 2004. ISBN 978-0-7390-4073-7.Grade 3 Breakaway, p. 16Grade 4 March of the Penguins, p. 25Grade 5 Believe, p. 5 Believer, p. 10 The Notebook, p. 50

Jazz Classics, Piano Solo. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1995. ISBN 978-0-7935-4807-1.Grade 8 Here’s That Rainy Day, p. 26 Stormy Weather, p. 55Grade 9 Bluesette, p. 12

Jazz Favorites, Piano Solo. Arr. Bill Boyd. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1994. ISBN 978-0-7935-3309-1.Grade 7 Alice in Wonderland, p. 4 Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, p. 16 My Favorite Things, p. 40 Solitude, p. 48 Sophisticated Lady, p. 52 The Very Thought of You, p. 56

Jazz Kaleidoscope: 8 Jazz Piano Solos. Arr. Larry Minsky. Alfred Publishing Company, 2002. ISBN 978-0-7579-8246-0. Grade 9 I’m Beginning to See the Light, p. 22

Kids Rule!, 2nd Edition, Level 2. Arr. Dan Coates. Alfred Publishing Company, 2004. ISBN 978-0-7579-2322-7.Grade 3 Theme from “Inspector Gadget,” p. 42

Lee Evans Arranges Broadway Hits, Piano Solo. Arr. Lee Evans. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004. ISBN 978-0-634-05032-9.Grade 7 One, p. 40

Lee Evans Arranges Jerome Kern, Revised Edition, Piano Solo. Arr. Lee Evans. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2006. ISBN 978-1-4234-0803-1. Grade 8 The Way You Look Tonight, p. 96Grade 9 Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man, p. 40

Looney Tunes Piano Library, Level 3: Scooby-Doo’s Upbeat Songs. Alfred Publishing Company, 2000. ISBN 978-0-7692-9609-8. Grade 5 Theme from “New York, New York,” p. 6

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Howard Shore. Alfred Publishing Company, 2002. ISBN 978-0-7579-9273-5.Grade 8 In Dreams, p. 3

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Howard Shore. Alfred Publishing Company, 2003. ISBN 978-0-7579-1205-4.Grade 6 Evenstar, p. 8

More Popular Piano Solos, Level 4, Hal Leonard Student Piano Library. Arr. Fred Kern, Phillip Keveren, and Mona Rejino. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2002. ISBN 978-0-634-03570-8. Grade 3 Let It Be, p. 10 On Broadway, p. 18Grade 4 Reflection, p. 28 When I’m Sixty-Four, p. 25Grade 5 My Funny Valentine, p. 15

More Popular Piano Solos, Level 5, Hal Leonard Student Piano Library. Arr. Fred Kern, Phillip Keveren, and Mona Rejino. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2002. ISBN 978-0-634-03571-5.Grade 6 Take Five, p. 45

Motown Hits, The Phillip Keveren Series Piano Solo. Arr. Phillip Keveren. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2006. ISBN 978-1-4234-0791-1.Grade 8 How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You), p. 28 Shop Around, p. 47Grade 9 Isn’t She Lovely, p. 40 You Are the Sunshine of My Life, p. 66

The Piano. Michael Nyman. Chester Music, 1993. ISBN 978-0-7119-3322-4.Grade 9 The Heart Asks Pleasure First, p. 27

Piano Adventures: Popular Repertoire, Level 3A. Arr. Nancy and Randall Faber. The FJH Music Company, 2000. ISBN 978-1-56939-219-5. [OP]Grade 3 Superman Theme, p. 20

Piano Adventures: Popular Repertoire, Level 3B. Arr. Nancy and Randall Faber. The FJH Music Company, 2001. ISBN 978-1-56939-266-9. [OP]Grade 5 I Got Rhythm, p. 36

Popular Piano Solos, Level 3, Hal Leonard Student Piano Library. Arr. Bill Boyd et al. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1997. ISBN 978-0-7935-7725-5. Grade 3 In the Mood, p. 6

Popular Piano Solos, Level 4, Hal Leonard Student Piano Library. Arr. Phillip Keveren, Mona Rejino, and Robert Vandall. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1999. ISBN 978-0-7935-8585-4.Grade 3 Under the Sea, p. 15Grade 4 Theme from “E.T. (The Extra Terrestrial),” p. 21

Popular Piano Solos, Level 5, Hal Leonard Student Piano Library. Arr. Fred Kern, et al. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2000. ISBN 978-0-634-02095-7.Grade 4 Star Trek—The Next Generation, p. 2Grade 5 “Mission: Impossible” Theme, p. 4Grade 6 Castle On a Cloud, p. 37 You’ve Got a Friend In Me, p. 22

Popular Piano Solos, Second Grade, John Thompson’s Modern Course for the Piano. Arr. Eric Baumgartner. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2006. ISBN 978-1-4234-1253-3.Grade 4 Raiders’ March, p. 22 Sway (Quién Será), p. 7

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Popular Piano Solos, Third Grade, John Thompson’s Modern Course for the Piano. Arr. Glenda Austin. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2006. ISBN 978-1-4234-1254-0.Grade 4 Tomorrow, p. 15Grade 6 Climb Ev’ry Mountain, p. 35

Ragtime Classics, The Phillip Keveren Series Easy Piano. Arr. Phillip Keveren. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2006. ISBN 978-1-4234-0784-3.Grade 5 The Easy Winners, p. 25

Richard Rodgers Classics, The Phillip Keveren Series Piano Solo. Arr. Phillip Keveren. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2002. ISBN 978-0-634-03248-6. Grade 8 Isn’t It Romantic?, p. 32 My Funny Valentine, p. 41

Simon and Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits (Piano/Vocal). Distributed by Music Sales Limited. ISBN 978-0-86001-277-1. Grade 9 Bridge Over Troubled Water, p. 40

Simply Country: 18 Current and Classic Hits, Easy Piano. Arr. Dan Coates. Alfred Publishing Company, 2007. ISBN 978-0-7390-4850-4.Grade 4 The Dance, p. 8Grade 5 Desperado, p. 12

Simply Movies: Music from the Silver Screen, Easy Piano. Arr. Dan Coates. Alfred Publishing Company, 2007. ISBN 978-0-7390-4684-5.Grade 3 Gonna Fly Now (Theme from “Rocky”), p. 32Grade 4 If I Only Had a Brain, p. 36

Simply Standards: 22 Most-Requested Songs, Easy Piano. Arr. Mike Springer. Alfred Publishing Company, 2007. ISBN 978-0-7390-5017-0.Grade 6 Dream a Little Dream of Me, p. 17 Moonlight Serenade, p. 38 Someone to Watch Over Me, p. 55

Something for the Boys, Easy Piano. Arr. Dan Coates. Alfred Publishing Company, 1999. ISBN 978-0-7692-8383-7. Grade 3 Take Me Out to the Ball Game, p. 64Grade 4 Imperial March, p. 36Grade 5 Theme from “The Simpsons,” p. 70Grade 6 Batman Theme, p. 8

Something for the Girls, Easy Piano. Arr. Dan Coates. Alfred Publishing Company, 2000. ISBN 978-0-7692-9373-8.Grade 6 Beauty and the Beast, p. 10 How Do I Live, p. 36

Something New for the Boys. Arr. Dan Coates. Alfred Publishing Company, 2005. ISBN 978-0-7579-4099-6.Grade 7 Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, p. 18 Harry’s Wondrous World, p. 34Grade 8 Anakin’s Theme, p. 3 Something New for the Girls. Arr. Dan Coates. Alfred Publishing Company, 2004. ISBN 978-0-7579-4057-6.Grade 5 The Notebook, p. 32Grade 6 You Raise Me Up, p. 2

The Sound of Music Souvenir Folio. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Williamson Music, distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, 1998. ISBN 978-0-7935-9876-2.Grade 5 Edelweiss, p. 73

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Sweeney Todd: Vocal Selections. Stephen Sondheim. Alfred Publishing Company, 1979. ISBN 978-0-7692-3398-7.Grade 8 Not While I’m Around, p. 37

Ten Top Hits For Easy Piano, 2006 Edition. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2006. ISBN 978-0-634-00900-6. Grade 4 Upside Down, p. 48Grade 5 You’re Beautiful, p. 52Grade 6 Breaking Free, p. 14

Today’s Hits, Late Elementary/Early Intermediate, Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Popular Song Series. Arr. Mona Rejino. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2006. ISBN 978-1-4234-0832-1. Grade 6 A Thousand Miles, p. 25 Bless the Broken Road, p. 2Grade 7 Don’t Know Why, p.10 Today’s Kids Songbook, Easy Piano. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004. ISBN 978-0-634-06630-6. Grade 3 “Sesame Street” Theme, p. 24

Top 50 Movie Songs of All Time. Arr. Dan Coates. Alfred Publishing Company, 2006. ISBN 978-0-7579-3974-7.Grade 5 Singin’ in the Rain, p. 113Grade 6 James Bond Theme, p. 70

Top Hits of 2003. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2003. ISBN 978-0-634-06397-8.Grade 8 Clocks, p. 22

TV Themes, Easy Piano. Arr. Phillip Keveren. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1998. ISBN 978-0-634-06981-9. Grade 5 Theme from “Star Trek,” p. 45

Vocal Selections from “West Side Story.” Boosey & Hawkes, 1956, 1957. M-051-93345-7.Grade 8 Cool, p. 15 Somewhere, p. 6 Tonight, p. 9 Wicked: A New Musical, Easy Piano. Stephen Schwartz. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2005. ISBN 978-0-634-08793-6.Grade 5 I’m Not That Girl, p. 48

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Sheet MusicGrade 9 Ain’t Misbehavin’. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1929. HL00303035.

Grade 9 As Time Goes By. Alfred Publishing Company, 1965. PC0029.

Grade 7 Ashokan Farewell. Alfred Publishing Company, 1983. PS0372.

Grade 8 Because of You. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004. HL00352994.

Grade 5 Believe, Easy Piano. Alfred Publishing Company, 2004. EPM04008.

Grade 7 Breathe. Cal IV Songs, distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation, 1999. HL00352171.

Grade 9 Bridge Over Troubled Water. Music Sales Limited. PS10966.

Grade 8 Candle in the Wind. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1973. HL00353316.

Grade 8 Come What May. Alfred Publishing Company, 2001. PVM01085.

Grade 7 Corpse Bride (Main Title). Alfred Publishing Company, 2005. 24613.

Grade 6 Fawkes the Phoenix and Gilderoy Lockhart, Easy Piano. Alfred Publishing Company, 2002. EPM02005.

Grade 9 Georgia On My Mind. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1930. HL00351624.

Grade 7 Get Smart. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1965. HL00353773.

Grade 7 The Godfather (Love Theme). Hal Leonard Corporation, 1972. HL292042.

Grade 7 Hedwig’s Theme. Alfred Publishing Company, 2001. PVM01144.

Grade 7 The Hockey Theme (formerly “Hockey Night in Canada” Theme), Intermediate Piano. Copyright Music and Visuals, 2001.

Grade 4 The Hockey Theme (formerly “Hockey Night in Canada” Theme), Simplified Piano. Copyright Music and Visuals, 1968.

Grade 8 I Can Wait. Alfred Publishing Company, 2007. 29156.

Grade 7 I Heard It through the Grapevine. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1966, 1967, 1969. HL00351381.

Grade 7 I Will Remember You. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1995. HL00351241.

Grade 6 If I Ain’t Got You. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2003. HL00352761.

Grade 7 Imagine. Lenono Music, 1971; Sony Music Publishing; Hal Leonard Corporation. HL00354091.

Grade 3 In Dreams, Easy Piano Edition, Level 4. Alfred Publishing Company, 2001. EPM02001.

Grade 9 Linus and Lucy. Felfar Music, 2002. 2942LPIX.

Grade 9 A Love Before Time. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2000. HL00352322.

Grade 9 Maple Leaf Rag. Alfred Publishing Company, 1996. 16803.

Grade 8 “Mission: Impossible” Theme. Famous Music; distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation. HL00292041.

Grade 9 Only Hope. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1999. HL00352460.

Grade 6 Only Time. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2000, 2001. HL00352389.

Grade 8 “Peter Gunn” Theme. Northridge Music Co., 1958, renewed 1986. Alfred Publishing Company. 1470PSMX.

Grade 6 The Prayer. Alfred Publishing Company. EP9902.

Grade 5 Remains of the Day, Easy Piano. Alfred Publishing Company, 2005. 25294.

Grade 7 Stand By Me. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1961. HL00305189.

Grade 9 Stardust. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1927. HL00351103.

Grade 7 Superman (It’s Not Easy). Hal Leonard Corporation, 2000. HL00352391.

Grade 9 Theme from “Angela’s Ashes.” Hal Leonard Corporation, 1999. HL00352109.

Grade 8 Theme from “Schindler’s List.” Hal Leonard Corporation, 1993. HL00120923.

Grade 9 Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partirò). Alfred Publishing Company, 1995. PV97211.

Grade 8 Viva la Vida. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2008. HL00353826.

Grade 7 What a Wonderful World. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1967. HL00355528.

Grade 8 When I’m Sixty-Four. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1967. HL0355550.

Grade 5 When You’re Gone, Easy Piano. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2007. HL00110158.

Grade 8 Your Song. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1969. HL00355875.

Grade 8 You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feelin’. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1965, 1993. HL00353411.

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AvailabilityRCM Examinations has made every effort to ensure that most of the materials listed are in print and easily available at leading music retailers throughout North America. If you experience difficulty in obtaining piano music in your community, then you may contact:

Long and McQuade (RCM Music and Book Store)273 Bloor Street WestToronto, ON Canada M5S 1W2telephone: 416-585-2225toll-free: 1-866-585-2225fax: 416-585-7801

Please note that the publishing industry changes rapidly. Works go out of print and copyrights move from one firm to another. In addition, the repertoire lists contain a few works or anthologies that are no longer in print but that teachers or candidates may have in their personal collections. Out-of-print titles are indicated in the lists as “[OP].” Candidates may use an out-of-print work for examination purposes provided they can obtain the published work.

Copyright and PhotocopyingFederal and international copyright laws prohibit the use of photocopies without the permission of the publisher. The use of unauthorized photocopies for examination purposes constitutes copyright infringement as outlined in the Copyright Act of Canada, and in Title 17 of the United States Code. Additional information about federal copyright law is available online through the Copyright Board of Canada at www.cb-cda.gc.ca and U.S. Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov.

Please note that photocopied music will not be permitted in the examination room. Candidates who bring unauthorized photocopies to the examination will not be examined.

Candidates should bring all music to be performed to the examination. Candidates who wish to photocopy one page of a selection for the purpose of facilitating a page turn must do so with permission from the publisher.

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Index of TitlesAin’t Misbehavin’ [Grade 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Alice in Wonderland [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23All Blues [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28All I Ask of You [Grade 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33All I Have To Do Is Dream [Grade 4]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9All of Me [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19All the Things You Are [Grade 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4All the Things You Are [Grade 8]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Anakin’s Theme [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26And All That Jazz [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33“Angela’s Ashes” Theme [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 As Time Goes By [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Ashokan Farewell [Grade 7]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Baby, I Need Your Lovin' [Grade 7]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Batman Theme [Grade 6]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Beauty and the Beast [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Because of You [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Believe [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Believer [Grade 5]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Bewitched [Grade 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Bless the Broken Road [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Blue Moon [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Blue Rondo A La Turk [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Bluesette [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Breakaway [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Breaking Free [Grade 6]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Breathe [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Bridge Over Troubled Water [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Can You Feel the Love Tonight [Grade 5]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Candle in the Wind [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Castle On a Cloud [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Chim Chim Cher-ee [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Cinema Paradiso [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Climb Ev’ry Mountain [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Clocks [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Colors of the Wind [Grade 7]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Colors of the Wind [Grade 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Come What May [Grade 8]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Cool [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Corpse Bride (Main Title) [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Cow-Cow Boogie [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Crazy [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Cruella De Vil [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Cry [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Dance, The [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Dancing Queen [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Dancing Through Life [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Desperado [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Don’t Get Around Much Anymore [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Don’t Get Around Much Anymore [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Don’t Know Why [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Do-Re-Mi [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Dream a Little Dream of Me [Grade 6]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Easy Winners, The [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Edelweiss [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Entertainer, The [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9“E.T. (The Extra Terrestrial)” Theme [Grade 4]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Evenstar [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Fields of Gold [Grade 4]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Flintstones, (Meet) The [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Fun, Fun, Fun [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Georgia On My Mind [Grade 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Get Smart [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Gilderoy Lockhart [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19God Help the Outcasts [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20God Help the Outcasts [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Godfather, The (Love Theme) [Grade 7]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Gonna Fly Now (Theme from “Rocky”) [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Harry’s Wondrous World [Grade 7]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Heart Asks Pleasure First, The [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Hedwig’s Theme [Grade 7]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Here’s That Rainy Day [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Hero [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23The Hockey Theme (formerly “Hockey Night in Canada” Theme) [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . 9The Hockey Theme (formerly “Hockey Night in Canada” Theme) [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . 23How Do I Live [Grade 6]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26I Can Wait [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26I Feel Pretty [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23I Got Rhythm [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15I Have a Dream [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13I Heard It through the Grapevine [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24I Saw Her Standing There [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15I Will Remember You [Grade 7]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24If I Ain’t Got You [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17If I Only Had a Brain [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7I’m a Believer [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5I’m Beginning to See the Light [Grade 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34I’m Not That Girl [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Imagine [Grade 7]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Imperial March [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9In Dreams [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6In Dreams [Grade 8]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29“Inspector Gadget” Theme [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6In the Mood [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Isn’t It Romantic? [Grade 8]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Isn’t She Lovely [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32James Bond Theme [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Lean On Me [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Let It Be [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Linus and Lucy [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Love Before Time, A [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Love Will Come [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Lullaby of Birdland [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Lullaby of Birdland [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Maple Leaf Rag [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34March of the Penguins [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7(Meet) The Flintstones [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9“Mission: Impossible” Theme [Grade 5]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15“Mission: Impossible” Theme [Grade 8]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Misty [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Moon River [Grade 4]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Moonlight Serenade [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18My Favorite Things [Grade 7]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24My Funny Valentine [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15My Funny Valentine [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Nadia's Theme [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10“New York, New York,” Theme [Grade 5]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15No Good Deed [Grade 6]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Not While I’m Around [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Notebook, The [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13On Broadway [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Once Upon a Dream [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6One [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Only Hope [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Only Time [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Over the Rainbow [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15“Peter Gunn” Theme [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Pink Panther, The [Grade 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Prayer, The [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Raiders’ March [Grade 4]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Rainbow Connection, The [Grade 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Reflection [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Remains of the Day [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13“Rocky” Theme (Gonna Fly Now) [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Romeo and Juliet (Love Theme) [Grade 8]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Satin Doll [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15“Schindler’s List” Theme [Grade 8]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Seasons of Love [Grade 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Send in the Clowns [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24“Sesame Street” Theme [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Shop Around [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32“The Simpsons” Theme [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Singin’ in the Rain [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15So What [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Solitude [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Someone to Watch Over Me [Grade 6]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Somewhere [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Sophisticated Lady [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Sound of Silence, The [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Stand By Me [Grade 7]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24“Star Trek” Theme [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Star Trek—The Next Generation [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Star Wars [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Star Wars (Main Theme) [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Stardust [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Stormy Weather [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Superman (It’s Not Easy) [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Superman Theme [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Sunrise [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Sway (Quién Será) [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Take Five [Grade 6]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Take Five [Grade 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Take Me Out to the Ball Game [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Take the “A” Train [Grade 5]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Theme from “Angela’s Ashes” [Grade 9]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Theme from “E.T. (The Extra Terrestrial)” [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Theme from “Inspector Gadget” [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Theme from “Mission: Impossible” [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Theme from “Mission: Impossible” [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Theme from “New York, New York,” [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Theme from “Peter Gunn” [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Theme from “Rocky” (Gonna Fly Now) [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Theme from “Schindler’s List” [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Theme from “Sesame Street” [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Theme from “Star Trek” [Grade 5]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Theme from “Superman” [Grade 3]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Theme from “The Simpsons” [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Thousand Miles, A [Grade 6]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Till There was You [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partirò) [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Tomorrow [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Tonight [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Under the Sea [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Upside Down [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Very Thought of You, The [Grade 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Viva la Vida [Grade 8]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Watermelon Man [Grade 3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Way You Look Tonight, The [Grade 8]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28What a Wonderful World [Grade 4]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10What a Wonderful World [Grade 7]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25When I’m Sixty-Four [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10When I’m Sixty-Four [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30When You’re Gone [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Where is Love? [Grade 4]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Whole New World, A [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Wonderful [Grade 5]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Yesterday [Grade 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11You Are the Sunshine of My Life [Grade 9] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33You Raise Me Up [Grade 6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Your Song [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 You’re Beautiful [Grade 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16You’ve Got a Friend In Me [Grade 6]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feelin’ [Grade 8] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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