ECMS Violin Curriculum - Eastman School Of Music
The purpose of the ECMS Violin Curriculum is to provide asystematic pedagogy for students. Instruction is provided inthe private studio setting. The program is divided into six levelsand includes: ECMS ViolinCurriculum Standards and requirements, thereforeestablishing a strong foundation.Scales for intonation, sound production andbow control.Methods and Studies, to focus on specifictechnique.Building basic repertoire to hone musical skills.Exams and juries to evaluate student progressMemorization is optional for adults. Our faculty areencouraged to create their own teaching personalitieswhile working within the suggested general guidelines.Level 4Level 3.5Memorization (opt. for adults)Correct RhythmsCorrect PitchesIntonationSteady PulseBow divisionString CrossingsBasic Bowing- Correct Direction, Legato,Slur, StaccatoBasic ShiftingAdvanced ShiftingDouble-stopsAdvanced Bowing- Spiccato, Chords, etc.Level 3AccuracyLevel 2.5Neck, Torso, BalanceLeft arm and shoulderLeft handBow arm and shoulderBow hand and wristLevel 2Basic PositionLevel 1.5Level 1SkillsThe table (left) is a theoretical modelof the learning path through eachlevel of study. Of course, ECMSstudents are each unique, artists.Due to a combination of naturalability and past instruction, a studentmay show ease with certain skills andbe challenged by others.Table Shading LegendLevel when skill is first introduced to thestudentLevels when student is working on the skillLevels when student is working on the skillExpressionTone/ ClarityDynamicsPhrasing/ArtistryVibratoStage Presence1Violin Curriculum, rev. 2/2019
Level 1Core, Technical Requirements, Level 1 Establish correct posture, physicalcoordination, encouraging flexibility of thehandsEstablish note-reading, including correctpitches and rhythmsDevelop basic skills for correct pitchplacementUse of first position with different fingeringpatternsBasic, full and partial bow strokes withcorrect placement at sounding point,straight path and direction: detaché,staccato, legato, slurs and string crossings Avsharian Songs for Little Players SeriesBarber Solo Pieces for Young Players Bk. 1Brown, JS Bach Ten Little ClassicsPracht Album of Easy Pieces op.12Suzuki Bk.1,2.Level I Exam Requirements Scales: (1) One or two octave scale in a major orminor key in first position. MemorizationrequiredEtude: (1) One Level 1 etude or piece. May beperformed with music.Repertoire: (1) Level 1 piece. Memorizationrequired.Examples of Level 1 Scale Studies Applebaum Scales for StringsBarber Scales for Young ViolinistsWhistler Elementary Scales and BowingsHerfurth A Tune a Day Scale BookExamples of Level 1 Etudes/Studies Applebaum String Builder Bk.1, 2Applebaum First Position Etudes for StringsAvsharian Mississippi Hot Dog Hoe DownAvsharian Fun with RhythmAvsharian Fun with BasicsBang Violin Method, vol. 1 and 2Doflein Violin Method Bk.1Suzuki Bk. 1, 2Whistler First Etude Album for ViolinWohlfahrt op. 38 Easiest ElementaryMethodExamples of Level 1 Musical Repertoire Applebaum Building Technics with BeautifulMusic Bk. 12Violin Curriculum, rev. 2/2019
Level 2Core Technical Requirements, Level 2 Level 2 Exam Requirements Refinement of skills in previous levelDouble stops in first positionNatural harmonicsShifting technique from first position to thirdpositionVaried rhythmic patterns in scales, etudes andsolosMore varied and complex string crossings,adding colle, martele, and longer slursSeitz No.2,5Suzuki Bk.2,3,4 Scales: (1) Two- octave scale in a major orminor key fully or partially in third position.Memorization required.Etude: (1) Level 2 etude or piece. May beperformed with music.Repertoire: (1) Level 2 piece. Memorizationrequired.Examples of Level II Scale Studies Hrimaly Scale StudiesSitt Scale StudiesSevcik School of Violin Technics op.1 pt.1Schradieck School of Violin Technics Bk.1Examples of Level II Etudes/Studies Bang Violin Method, Bk. 3Doflein Violin Method Bk.2,3Kayser 36 Progressive Studies, op.20Polo Double Chord Studies for ViolinSuzuki Bk.2,3Trott Melodious Double Stops Bk.1Wohlfahrt Foundation Studies Bk.1,2Whistler Introducing the Positions Vol.1Whistler Developing Double StopsWhistler Preparing for Kreutzer Bk.1Examples of Level 2 Musical Repertoire Applebaum Building Technics with BeautifulMusic Bk.2Applebaum String Festival Solos 1,2Avsharian Fun with SolosBarber Solos for Young Violinists Bk.2,3Huber Concertino op.8Kuchler Concertino in D op.15Portnof Concertino op.13Rieding Concertino op.21,34,35Ruegger Concertante in G3Violin Curriculum, rev. 2/2019
Level 3Core Technical Requirements, Level 3 Refinement of skills from previous levelsProficiency in first and third positions;introduction of second, fourth and fifthpositionsVibrato with coordination of arm, wrist andfingersDynamics with good tone quality and musicalexpressionProficiency in basic bow-strokes with increasedflexibility; Increased accuracy of intonationMusical expression- use of dynamics and clearphrasingUse of more advanced skills- chords, trills, upbow staccato. Portnoff op.14Severn Polish DanceVivaldi Concerto in A minorVivaldi Concerto in G minorLevel III Exam Requirements Scales: Memorization required. Scales mayshare a tonic. Must partially or fully utilize aposition above first position.o (1) Two-octave, major scaleo (1) Two-octave, minor scaleo (2) or more pattern arpeggios.Etude: (1) Level III etude. May be performedwith musicDouble -Stops: (beginning 2018-2019): (1) LevelIII Double-stop etudeRepertoire: (1) Level III piece. Memorizationrequired.Examples of Level 3 Scale Studies Flesch Scale SystemHrimaly Scale StudiesSevcik School of violin Technics, op 1, Bk 1Schradieck School of Violin Technics Bk 1Examples of Level 3 Etudes/Studies Bang Violin Method, vol 4Kayser Studies op.20Mazas Etudes Speciales Bk 1 op. 36Polo Double StopsSitt Studies for Violin op 32 Pt.2Trott Melodious Double Stops Bk 1 and Bk 2Whistler Preparing for Kreutzer Bk 1Whistler Introducing the Positions Volume 1and 2Whistler Developing Double StopsExamples of Level 3 Musical Repertoire Barber Solos for Young Violinists Volumes 3, 4Dancla Airs Varie, op.89Fiocco AllegroHandel Sonata no. 3 in f majorMlynarski Mazurka4Violin Curriculum, rev. 2/2019
Level 4Core Technical Requirements, Level 4 Proficiency in skills of previous levels, includingbasic position, left hand and bow-armtechniques and use of correct dynamics.Consistent accuracy in first five positionsVibrato with continuity.3-octave scales with 7-arpeggio sequences forchosen major and minor scales with correctfingering (introduced).2-octave scales in double-stops (introduced).Repertoire which utilizes primarily first throughfifth positions, including extensions and halfposition.Understanding and clear demonstration ofprinted articulations and expressive terms.Interaction with accompanist.Examples of Level 4 Scale Studies andBasic Exercises: Flesch Scale SystemGalamian Scale SystemSevcik School of Violin TechnicsSchradieck School of Violin TechnicsLevel 4 Exam or Jury RequirementsStudents striving to achieve level 4 for the first timemay sign up for either an exam or jury, according to theteacher’s recommendation. Scales: Memorization required. Scales mayshare a tonic.o (1) Three-octave, major scale.o (1) Three-octave, minor scale.o (7) pattern arpeggios.Double Stops:o (1) Etude or caprice with primarilydouble-stops throughout. May beperformed with music.Oro (1) Two- octave scale and (1) Twooctave minor scale in double-stops.Memorization required.Etude: (1) Level 4 etude. May be performedwith music.Repertoire: (1) Level 4 piece. Memorizationrequired. Piano Accompaniment required (if thepiece is not just for solo violin) for a jury only.Examples of Level 4 Etudes/Studies: Dont 24 Studies Preparatory to Kreutzer andRode Studies, op. 37Kreutzer 42 StudiesExamples of Level 4 Musical Repertoire Accolay Concerto No. 1 in A MinorBach, J. S, Concerto in A minorKreisler Sicilienne and RigaudonMonti CzardasDancla Airs Varies, op. 89Weber WaltzTartini Fugue from Sonata in C, op. 1, no. 3Handel Violin Sonatas in D Major and A MajorHaydn Concerto in G Major5Violin Curriculum, rev. 2/2019
Level 5Core Technical Requirements, Level 5 Proficiency in skills of previous levels3-octave scales with 7-arpeggio sequences inkeys with up to 3-sharps or flats with fineintonation.2-octave scales in double-stops in keys with upto 3-sharps or flats with fine intonation.Repertoire which utilizes all seven positions,primarily in sequential or “violinistic” manner.Some use of complex left-hand techniques,such as double-stops and artificial and/ornatural harmonics.Repertoire which explores all major, minor keysand simple modality.Addition of complex bowing techniques, such asricochet and longer, up-bow staccatoVaried, individual artistic expression Level 5 Jury Requirements Examples of Level 5 Scale Studies Flesch Scale SystemGalamian Scale SystemSevcik School of Violin TechnicsSchradieck School of Violin TechnicsKreisler Praeludium and AllegroKreisler Sicilienne and RigaudonVivaldi Concerti “The Four Seasons: Spring”DeBeriot Scene de BalletKabalevsky Concerto in C MajorViotti Concerto no. 23 Scales: Memorization required. Scales mayshare a tonic.o (1) Three-octave, major scale.o (1) Three-octave, minor scale.o (7) pattern arpeggios.Double Stops:o (1) Etude or caprice with primarilydouble-stops throughout. May beperformed with music.Oro (1) Two- octave scale and (1) Twooctave minor scale in double-stops.Memorization required.Etude: (1) Level 5 etude. May be performedwith musicRepertoire: (1) Level 5 piece. Memorizationand Piano Accompaniment required unless thework is written only for solo violin.Examples of Level 5 Etudes/Studies Kreutzer 42 StudiesRode 24 CapricesExamples of Level 5 Musical Repertoire Bach Concerto no. 2 in E Major(selected movements) Bach Sonatas andPartitas for Solo Violino Partita No. 1 – Allemanda, Gigao Partita No. 3- Bouree, Gigao Sonata No. 1- Presto (last movement)o Sonata No. 2- Allegro (last movement)o Sonata No. 3- Allegro Assai (lastmovement)Bartok Rumanian Folk DancesMozart Concerto in G Major6Violin Curriculum, rev. 2/2019
Level 6Core Technical Requirements, Level 6 Refined proficiency in skills of previous levels.3-octave scales with 7-arpeggio sequences in allkeys with fine intonation.2-octave scales in double-stops in all keys withfine intonation.Artistic performance with sensitive, variableexpression.Understanding of musical structure and allmusical markings.Basic understanding of appropriate stylistictechniques (introduced), such as Baroque bowdivision, Classical transparency, Romanticportamento and varied vibrato.Repertoire which demands facility in allpositions. Use of refined, complex left-handtechniques, such as three/four-note chords,harmonics, glissandi and left-hand pizzicato.Repertoire which may explore any major/minorkey, atonal and/or modal harmony.Sensitive, responsive collaboration with pianist.Examples of Level 6 Scale Studies Flesch Scale SystemSevcik School of Violin TechnicsSchradieck School of Violin TechnicsHrimaly Scale Studies Mozart Concerti nos 4 and 5 (1st mvtsw/cadenza)Saint-Saens Concerto No. 3 (1st or 3rd mvt.)Vitali ChaconneWieniawski Concerto no. 2 in d minor (1st or 3rdmvt)Level 6 Jury Requirements Scales: Memorization required. Scales mayshare a tonic.o (1) Three-octave, major scale.o (1) Three-octave, minor scale.o (7) pattern arpeggios.Double Stops:o (1) Etude or caprice with primarilydouble-stops throughout. May beperformed with music.Oro (1) Two- octave scale and (1) Twooctave minor scale in double-stops.Memorization required.Etude: (1) Level 6 etude. May be performedwith music.Repertoire:o (1) Movement from Bach Sonatas andPartitas for Solo Violin. Memorizationrequired.o(1) Level VI piece. Memorization andPiano Accompaniment required.Examples of Level 6 Etudes/Caprices(N.B. Solo Bach is considered Repertoire) Dont Etudes and Caprices, op. 35Gavinies 24 StudiesExamples of Level 6 Musical Repertoire Bach Solo Sonatas and PartitasBruch Concerto in G MinorLalo Symphonie Espagnole (1st or 5th mvt)Mendelssohn Concerto in e minor (1st or 3rdmvt)7Violin Curriculum, rev. 2/2019
Violin Curriculum, rev. 2/2019 6 Level 5 Core Technical Requirements, Level 5 Proficiency in skills of previous levels 3-octave scales with 7-arpeggio sequences in keys with up to 3-sharps or flats with fine intonation. 2-octave scales in double-stops in keys with up to 3-sharps or flats with fine intonation.
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Dvorak: Violin Concerto in A minor Elgar: Violin Concerto in B minor Glazunov: Violin Concerto in A minor Haydn: Any Violin Concerto Kabalevsky: Violin Concerto, Op. 48 Lalo: Symphonie Espagnole Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor Mozart: Any Violin Concerto Nielsen: Violin Concerto, Op. 33 Paganini:
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Poulenc Violin Sonata, FP 119 1. Allegro con fuoco 7:12 2. Intermezzo 6:58 3. Presto tragico 5:41 CÉSAR FRANCK 1822 1890 Violin Sonata in A major FRANCIS POULENC 1899 1963 Violin Sonata, FP119 CAMILLE SAINT SAËNS 1835 1921 Violin Sonata no 1 in D minor, Op. 75 The Carlock-Combet Duo Guillaume Combet violin · Sandra Carlock piano SOMMCD 0169 DDD
Francis Poulenc Sonata for violin and piano Béla Bartók Sonata for violin and piano N 1, Sz. 75 or N 2, Sz. 76 Maurice Ravel Sonata for violin and piano M. 77 or Tzigane M. 76 Wolfgang Rihm Über die Linie VII for violin Arnold Schönberg Phantasy for violin and piano, Op. 47
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