Catherine Bracegirdle August 10, 2023 Grade 1 Jamaican Mango Walk Grade 1 arr. Cornick ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle August 10, 2023 Grade 1 A quirky and unique piece that will instantly appeal with its calypso rhythms and interesting articulations.
Catherine Bracegirdle August 10, 2023 Grade 3 Hornpipe Purcell Grade 2/3 (from Getting to Grade 2) & Trinity 1993 - 1996 Catherine Bracegirdle August 10, 2023 Grade 3 A lively and energetic piece that has considerable variation and interest packed into a few bars.
Catherine Bracegirdle August 10, 2023 Grade 1 Gavotte Handel Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle August 10, 2023 Grade 1 A stately and dignified dance which has a number of intricacies and details that must be observed.
Catherine Bracegirdle July 17, 2023 Grade 1 Small Valse Borislava Taneva Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle July 17, 2023 Grade 1 A wonderfully nostalgic piece, that although sounding uncomplicated, contains a surprising level of sophistication.
Catherine Bracegirdle May 9, 2023 Grade 2 The Bee from Fantasy Studies Op. 13 Alec Rowley Grade 2 2007 - 2008 Catherine Bracegirdle May 9, 2023 Grade 2 A cleverly written piece that evokes the flying of a bee flitting from flower to flower before departing.
Catherine Bracegirdle May 9, 2023 Grade 3 Old French Song, Tchaikovsky, Op 39 no. 16, Grade 3 ABRSM 2019 - 2020 Catherine Bracegirdle May 9, 2023 Grade 3 A piece with a bittersweet character that would benefit from having some words created to accompany the playing.
Catherine Bracegirdle May 8, 2023 Grade 1 Allegretto in C Diabelli Grade 1 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle May 8, 2023 Grade 1 An engaging and thoughtful piece that requires of the player contrast and poise.
Catherine Bracegirdle May 1, 2023 Grade 2 Tarantella Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle May 1, 2023 Grade 2 An exciting and dramatic piece that requires of the player confidence and a degree of flamboyance.
Catherine Bracegirdle March 21, 2023 Grade 2 Lullaby No. 5 from Six Sketches Stanford Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle March 21, 2023 Grade 2 A beautifully written piece that exudes calm and serenity.
Catherine Bracegirdle March 7, 2023 Grade 1 Sunlight through the Trees June Armstrong Grade 1 ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle March 7, 2023 Grade 1 An instantly appealing piece which is wonderfully evocative and expressive that requires considerable restraint and control of dynamics.
Catherine Bracegirdle February 28, 2023 Grade 2 Railroad Blues David Blackwell Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle February 28, 2023 Grade 2 A relaxed and easy-going piece that requires of the player a degree of flamboyance and a desire to employ a wide range of dynamics.
Catherine Bracegirdle February 21, 2023 Grade 2 Gavotte in F Dussek ABRSM Grade 2 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle February 21, 2023 Grade 2 A satisfying piece to play with flowing melodic lines containing a number of ‘twists and turns’ on the way.
Catherine Bracegirdle November 28, 2022 Grade 3 Thistles in the Wind Martha Mier Grade 3 ABRSM 2019-2020 Catherine Bracegirdle November 28, 2022 Grade 3 An elegant and uncomplicated piece that requires of the player a beautiful cantabile melody balanced with a chordal accompaniment.
Catherine Bracegirdle November 17, 2022 Grade 3 Romance Mendelssohn Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle November 17, 2022 Grade 3 A delightful piece which exudes calm and restraint, most of the time. Tone-matching and control of dynamic levels will be important aspects when playing this piece.
Catherine Bracegirdle November 15, 2022 Grade 3 Allegro in B flat K. V. 3 Mozart Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle November 15, 2022 Grade 3 A lively, energetic but slightly mercurial piece that challenges the player with its attention to detail throughout.
Catherine Bracegirdle November 8, 2022 Grade 2 Tango Matyas Seiber Grade 2 ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle November 8, 2022 Grade 2 This tango never fails to please; it requires excellent dynamic and rhythmic skills coupled with independence of hands and a flair for drama.
Catherine Bracegirdle October 31, 2022 Grade 3 Waldvoglein (Little Woodland Bird) No. 15 from Skizzen, Op. 77 Hoffman Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 – 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle October 31, 2022 Grade 3 A charming and delicate piece that requires the ability to project a slightly melancholic character, often within a piano dynamic.
Catherine Bracegirdle August 28, 2022 Grade 3 Menuet in G BWV 116 Anon. Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle August 28, 2022 Grade 3 A poised and energetic piece that requires confident and thoughtful playing.
Catherine Bracegirdle August 28, 2022 Grade 3 Study in F Op. 65 No. 25 Loeschhorn Grade 3 ABRSM 2023 - 2024 Catherine Bracegirdle August 28, 2022 Grade 3 A charming and delicate piece that is instantly appealing with its cantabile melody and lyrical qualities,
Catherine Bracegirdle August 20, 2022 Grade 1 Bourree Graupner GWC 827 Grade 1 ABRSM 1999 - 2000 Catherine Bracegirdle August 20, 2022 Grade 1 A charming and dainty piece, that even when louder dynamics are used does not lose its elegant and graceful character.