St Cecilia School of Music (SCSM) Viola Examination Book - Grade Three (Viola Part Only)

The SCSM Grade 3 Album contains pieces that are longer than previous grades. Candidates are required to perform pieces of contrasting styles, and basic 3rd position is required for most pieces.

Item 1 features three lively pieces, Item 2 slower, melodious pieces, and Item 4 offers the choice of a 3rd Position study, Chromatic study or lively Jig which tests a candidates finger facility.

All technical work is included in this album.

SCSM Grade 3 Viola Album Contents

Item 1

• The Mango Walk Medley
• Spanish Tango
• Furioso

Item 2

• Ballad
• Pachelbel’s Canon
• On the Banks of the Thames

Item 3

Own Choice – A work of equivalent standard to the set pieces is to be chosen by the candidate for this section. It is acceptable for candidates to select their Item 3 ‘Own Choice’ from the pieces within the SCSM Viola Examination Album.

Item 4

• Gentle Breeze
• Chromatic Chaos
• The Carraroe Jig