Suzuki Graduation
Visible goals
There are 11 graduation Levels in Suzuki piano. When students have studied beyond the piece for each level, they may graduate - that is, they prepare a polished performance of the set piece.
Children and Parents study very hard towards their graduation piece, gaining confidence, pleasure and satisfaction once completed. Whilst having a purpose, to graduate, they will grow higher and their ability widens, not just music but in all areas.
This is not an examination but a celebration of the achievement.
They are presented with a beautiful Graduation Certificate edged in gold, which comes from Japan and are screen printed from a painting done by Dr Suzuki himself.
All the children who graduate are able to perform at the Sydney Opera House every year.
Graduation Levels and Repertoire
Level 1
Minuet in G major from J.S. Bach's Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (Bk 2)
Level 2
Sonatina in G, 1st Movt. by L. van Beethoven (Bk 2)
Level 3
Sonatina Op.36 No 3 by M. Clementi (Bk 3)
Level 4
Minuet 1,2 & Gigue from Partita in B flat by J.S. Bach (Bk 4)
Level 5
Sonatina in F Complete by L. van Beethoven (Bk 5)
Level 6
Sonata in C K545 complete by W.A. Mozart (Bk 6)
Level 7
Sonata in A K331 complete by W.A. Mozart (Bk 7)
Level 8
Italian Concerto complete by J S. Bach
Level 9
Sonata No.10 in G Major, Op.14 No.2 complete by L. van Beethoven OR
Piano Concerto No.26 in D Major 'Coronation' K.537 ' by W.A. Mozart complete OR
Piano Concerto No.23 in A Major K.488 by W.A. Mozart complete OR
Piano Concerto No.12 in A MajorK.414 by W.A. Mozart complete OR
Level 10
Partita No 1 in B flat by J.S. Bach OR
Any one of French Suites by J.S. Bach
Level 11
Sonata No.8 in C Minor, Op.13 'Pathetique' by L. van Beethoven complete OR
Sonata No.14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op.27 No.2 'Moonlight' cby L. van Beethoven complete OR
Sonata No.17 in D Minor, Op.31 No.3 'Tempest' by L. van Beethoven complete OR
Sonate No.23 in F Minor, Op.57 'Appassionata' by L. van Beethoven complete