Lori Jessen, Bulletin Editor
Sometimes catalogue number and publishers change, especially when a piece by a self published composer is picked up by a publishing house once the piece is selected for the Festivals Bulletin.
A selected piece may be in a different collection or a single sheet. If it is EXACTLY the same music as listed in the Bulletin, the other edition is acceptable.
AMERICAN PATRIOTIC FOLK SONG
The correlation requirements between Piano Solo/APFS are suspended.
They are guidelines, but are not required.
Advanced Class
Aaronson, Sharon Battle Hymn of the Republic
Correct edition for Advances Class is SPIRIT OF AMERICA 20770 ALF
Aaronson, Sharon The Star Spangled Banner. Delete
(This piece is correctly listed at Very Difficult Class)
The required repertoire list is specifically for piano. The class is determined by the level of difficulty in the specific arrangement listed. Many pieces are listed multiple times but each is a different level of difficulty.
For instruments other than piano, the area Festival is responsible to make sure that the required and choice piece are the correct level of difficulty.
CELLO SOLO
All stringed instruments follow the same rules for selection of the solo choice piece.
The choice piece may not be another variation or movement of the required composition.
Primary III
Bach, J.S. Menuet from Anna Magdelena’s Notebook,
DUNCAN, THE STUDENT CELLIST
This Menuet is on page 5, in C Major.
It is the same Bach Menuet that is in Suzuki, Book 1.
FLUTE SOLO
Difficult II
Poulenc, Francis Sonata, mvt. 3 (mvt. 1 is correctly listed in Difficult I)
Medium
Tchaikovsky Danse des mirlitons from the Nutcracker this is correct level
FLUTE TRIO
Medium
Tchaikovsky Danse des mirlitons from the Nutcracker this is correct level
Moderately Difficult
Tchaikovsky Danse des mirlitons from the Nutcracker DELETE – duplicate listing
LYNN FREEMAN OLSON PIANO SOLO
Page 27 #2. “Choice compositions for Pre-Primary and Primary Classes may be by any American composer (including Olson). Choice compositions for Elementary I Class and above may be by any composer (Including Olson) and may be from any historical period.” The word “may” means to select from any American composer. In the LFO Event, the Primary Classes choice piece must be by an American composer, Elementary I and above, by any composer.
Pre-Primary Level B
Boating is actually titled “Boating Song” in FIRST FAVORITE MELODIES
MUSICAL THEATER – FEMALE
MA III Vilia / SINGERS MUSICAL THEATRE ANTHOLOGY – MEZZO -VOL. 3
Composer is NOT Herbert, Victor It should be listed as Lehar, Franz.
ORGAN SECTION
Rule #1. NFMC Festivals Committee has revised as follows: Entrants may enter Organ Repertoire, Sacred Organ and Hymn Playing Event each year.
(Entrants are not limited to one organ event per year. Alternating between the three organ events for an “Organ” Cup was not approved.)
PIANO DUET
Moderately Difficult III
Norwegian Dance, Op. 35 No 2 in TWICE AS NICE, VOL 2
Composer is Grieg, NOT Respighi
PIANO SOLO
Elementary Class IV
Rejino, Mona Shimmering Sea Delete (also listed at Moderately Difficult 2 which is correct)
Primary Class IV
Land of Nod, The / A CHILD’S GARDEN OF VERSES
Now published by Piano Safari and can be obtained through their website, pianosafari.com
Difficult Class I
Bober, Melody The title Mississippi River Adventure has been changed to Minnesota River.
MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY collection, still catalogue # 41026 ALF
The change in title was made by Alfred after Bulletin was published so the first printing has the title “Mississippi
River Adventure”; second printing is with the title “Minnesota River”. Alfred apologizes for the confusion
PIANO CONCERTO
Junior Class II
Alexander, Dennis Concertino in D Major is a 1 movement work. (not 3 as listed)
The complete work including Cadenza is required.
Mozart, Wolfgang Concerto No. 6 in Bb, K 238 Correction: ASE or HL50262130
Mozart, Wolfgang Concert Rondo in D Major, K 382 Correction: ASE or HL49010233
Junior Class III
Shostakovich, Dmitri Concerto No 2 is Op. 102 (not Op. 103 as listed for mvt. 2 and 3)
PIANO DUO
Primary I
Gaynor, Jesse March of the Wee Folk Delete Out of print
Moderately Difficult Class I
Bizet, Georges/Simm Carmen Selection #3, or 5, or 7
PIANO HYMN
Piano Hymn Title/Tune List
| Class | Title | Tune | Key |
| Class I | I Have Decided to Follow Jesus | Assam | C |
| Class I | My Hope is Built on Nothing Less | Solid Rock | F |
| Class I | Just As I Am | Woodworth | D |
| Class I | What a Friend | Converse | F |
| Class I | Away in a Manger | Mueller | F |
| Class I | Brethren We Have Met to Worship | Holy Manna | G |
| Class I | The Hills Are Bare at Bethlehem | Prospect | F |
| Class I | Alas and Did My Savior Bleed? | Martyrdom | G |
| Class II | Amazing Grace | New Britain | F or G |
| Class II | Joy to the World | Antioch | D |
| Class II | I Am So Glad Each Christmas Eve | Jeg Er Saa Glad | G |
| Class II | Follow On | Down in the Valley | |
| Class II | All the Way My Saviour Leads Me | Lowry | G |
| Class II | When I Survey the Wondrous Cross | Hamburg | F |
| Class II | Children of the Heavenly Father | Tryggare kan ingen vara | D |
| Class II | Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy | Restoration | G minor |
| Class III | When Morning Gilds the Skies | Laudes Domine | C |
| Class III | Rejoice the Lord is King | Darwall | C |
| Class III | Higher Ground | Higher Ground | G |
| Class III | Dear Lord & Father of Mankind | Rest | D |
| Class III | In the Garden | Garden | Ab |
| Class III | The First Nowell | The First Nowell | D |
| Class III | Go Tell It on the Mountain | Go Tell It | G |
| Class III | What Wondrous Love is This | Wondrous Love | D minor |
| Class IV | Praise to the Lord, the Almighty | Lobe Den Herren | F or G |
| Class IV | Lead Me to Calvary | Duncannon | Eb |
| Class IV | Beneath the Cross of Jesus | St. Christopher | Db |
| Class IV | All Glory Laud & Honor | St. Theodulph | Bb |
| Class IV | Good Christian Men, Rejoice | In Dulci Jubilo | F |
| Class IV | O Sing a Song of Bethlehem | Kingsfold | E minor |
| Class IV | For All the Saints | Sine Nomine | G |
| Class IV | It Came Upon the Midnight Clear | Carol | Bb |
| Class V | Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light | Ermuntre Dich Mein Schwacher | Eb |
| Class V | When the Roll is Called Up Yonder | Roll Call | Ab |
| Class V | Be Thou My Vision | Slane | Eb |
| Class V | Faith is the Victory | Sankey | Eb |
| Class V | Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers | Haf Trones Lampa Fardig | Ab |
| Class V | The God of Abraham Praise | Yigdal | Ab |
| Class V | The Church’s One Foundation | Aurelia | Eb |
| Class V | All Creatures of Our God and King | Lasst Uns Erfreuen | Eb |
The correlation requirements between Piano Solo/Hymn are suspended.
They are guidelines, but are not required.
Class II
The tune Lowry should be listed as All the Way (G) (Lowry)
Class V
Delete the tune Resurrection (Gaither) Add Slane (Eb) Anonymous
Clarification Regarding Piano Hymn Playing Event Hymns are often published in different keys among the various hymnals on the market. The key of the hymn is a factor in the level of difficulty. In order to prevent the simplification of more difficult hymns to easier key, specific keys were designated on the required list.
Some websites have the capability to transpose the hymns on their site into any desired key. These sites can be utilized to obtain printings of the hymn in the requisite keys. These documents are not photocopies, but legally obtained printings. The hymns are in the public domain and can therefore be modified as desired.
Listed below are three sites that transpose hymns. This list is by no means exhaustive. Some of the major digital sheet music distributors also have hymns among their listings. These sites are specific to hymns. You may need to download the Sibelius Scorch plugin for your browser in order to be able to view and transpose hymns. (Your computer should prompt you if this is necessary.)
- Hymnary.org Use the search box to search by title or hymn tune. Some hymns are free to transpose and print. Other hymns require the purchase of a FlexScore (choose the Accompaniment version) for $1.99 (two copies necessary).
• LDS.org/music Click on “Books & Collections” then “Hymnal”. Select “Tune Name” from the right side navigation bar. Free.
• TimelessTruths.org Click on the “Music” tab on the left side. Use the search box or click “All” to see a complete listing of titles. Free.
PIANO TRIO (Piano-Violin-Cello)
Elementary 3
Karp, David Kibbutz Capers DELETE (it is a duet)
Miller, Carolyn The Chase DELETE (it is a duet)
Difficult Class II
Mozart Allegro (mv’t III) Trio in G DELETE
should read:
Mozart Allegro (mv’t III) Trio in E, K. 542 379 Henle
STRING INSTRUMENT ENSEMBLE EVENTS
Violin Duet, Three Violins, Four Violins
Two Violas, Three Violas, Four Violas
Two Celli
STRING CHAMBER EVENTS
Violin – Viola Duet
Violin – Cello Duet
Viola – Cello Duet
String Trio (Violin-Viola-Cello)
String Quartet (2 Violins-Viola-Cello)
Progression for all string instrument ensemble and chamber events listed above
Regardless of the rating received, entrants may play in each class for two years provided different selections are played each year.
STRING ORCHESTRA EVENT
Junior High Medium Class – duplicate listing.
DELETE Bach/Isaac Brandenburg No. 2 (corrected listed in Junior High Easy Class)
VIOLIN SOLO
Primary III
Bach, J.S. Marche/BARBER: SOLOS FOR YOUNG VIOLINISTS, VOL. 1 Delete
(also listed at Primary IV which is correct)
Bach, J.S. Musette/ SUZUKI VIOLIN SCHOOL, VOL. 2 (NOT Vol. 1 as listed)
Primary IV
Bártók, Bélà Hungarian Suite #1, 2, and 4 (choose any two)
Medium
Marki, K. Waves/STRINGSONG FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO Delete Out of print
VIOLIN DUET
Advanced Class
Add the following:
Cohen, Jeremy Stylistic Duets for Two Violins, any one Violinjazz Publishing
De Beriot, Charles 3 Duos Concertante Op. 57 for 2 violins, any one mvt. G Schirmer
Mozart, Wolfgang 12 Duos, Op. 70, any one mvt. (Litoff Collection) Litoff Verlag
PE L02111a (Nos. 1-4)
PE L02111b (Nos. 5-8)
PE L02111c (Nos. 9-12)
Wienizwski, Henryk Etudes Caprices, Op. 18 (any one etude) IM2722 International Music Co
VIOLIN CONCERTO
Page 151. First sentence: “Solo Class must be Difficult I (not II) through Advanced II.”
Junior Class I B
Rieding, Oskar Concertino in a minor, Op. 2 is a single movement concerto.
The complete work should be performed.
Junior II
Benda, Jifi Anton (not Benda, Frantisek) Concerto in F Major
VOCAL SOLO ART SONG
Musically Advanced Class III
Bernstein, Leonard clarification: the song titled “I Hate Music” from the collection
I HATE MUSIC