The Grade 5 Classical Violin exam is for candidates who have fully consolidated their intermediate level playing. They have mastered the key skills up to Grade 4 and have since acquired a greater use of appropriate technique, more complex rhythms, coordination and musical understanding. Candidates will have developed a good sense of expression, have a strong grasp of stylistic awareness, and there is also the opportunity to improvise, which is now individual, assured, accurate and expressive.

Design to provide an engaging, informative and rigorous focus on the skills and awareness required for the modern violinist. Strong focus on composers from a diverse range of backgrounds draw music from the Western Classical, Jazz and Pop traditions.

The pieces in the grade book can be used for both the Grade Exam and Performance Certificate. At Grade 5 they remain typically in the region of two to two and a half minutes in duration. The expectation and length of pieces are designed so candidates can demonstrate the required assessment criteria.

Featuring

1.    Moderato – Germaine Tailleferre

2.    Yellow Bird – Michael Mauleart Monton

3.    La Bella Cubana – Jose White

4.    Hay Barn Blues – Nikki Iles

5.    Danse Macabre – Camille Saint-Saens

6.    Theme from E.T. – John Williams

7.    Berceuse – Gabriel Faure

8.    Autumn Leaves – Nikki Iles

9.    I See Fire – Ed Sheeran

   10. Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa