These YouTube Playlists correspond with the pieces printed in The Royal Conservatory of Music’s Celebration Series Sixth Edition, Level 4.
RCM Level 4 consists of two volumes.
The Piano Repertoire book contains three lists of music:
- List A has Baroque Repertoire.
- List B, Classical and Classical-style Repertoire.
- List C, Romantic, 20th-, and 21st-century Repertoire. Teachers have the option of substituting a ‘Teacher’s Choice’ selection for List C.
The Etudes book contains 16 pieces (one or two pages each) that address technical development in a fun way for this Intermediate level.
Helpful hints:
To make it easy to listen through the volumes, these playlists are presented in the order that the music is printed in the books.
However, if you’d prefer to listen to just one title, click on the link or image given in each section. This will take you to the playlist in YouTube, where you will be able to listen to just one video.
These videos were chosen to help you get a sense of each piece.
You may need to adjust the volume at times, as the recordings may have different levels.
Level 4 List A
Baroque Repertoire.
It was admittedly difficult to find a good recording of the first piece (Minuet BWV Anh. 132). Many interpretations include more ornaments than most students can handle in Level 4, and some recordings include the measure 11 typo in RCM’s book. In the interest of simplicity and accuracy, I went with the video you see here.
Click here to listen to Level 4 List A one video at a time.
Level 4 List B
Classical and Classical-style Repertoire.
Click here to listen to Level 4 List B one video at a time.
Level 4 List C
Romantic, 20th-, and 21st-century Repertoire.
Click here to listen to Level 4 List C one video at a time.
Teacher’s Choice Playlist
For RCM Level 4 List C, students may play a teacher’s choice selection without submitting a form or request! Here’s a webinar conducted by the RCM on how!
Consider choosing Intermediate, Level 4 music by Rebekah Maxner. From action pieces to character pieces, from spirited to expressive, the music in this YouTube playlist can be learned for recitals, music festival classes and for exams as teacher’s choice selections.
This music is available in print and eBooks and as studio-licensed eSheets.
Click here to listen to Level 4 Teacher’s Choice one video at a time.
Intermediate pianists have reached a good level of proficiency and often have a clear idea of the music they’d like to learn. Pick pieces they’ll love, and you’ll keep them hooked on piano! This post comes with a free printable to help make it easy for you to select the very best pieces for your students at the right levels. Keep reading >>
Level 4 Etudes / Studies
Etudes are a mix between technical exercises (like scales) and longer pieces. Each etude is based on one piano skill and helps you learn it in a short and often really fun piece.
Click here to listen to Level 4 Etudes one video at a time.
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Video of the Week
Cold Snap! (Intermediate, Level 4) is a jazzy little number characterized by an infectious Cuban clave rhythm 1-2-3 / 1-2-3 / 1-2 with syncopations and the percussive effect of snapping fingers. The name of the piece is a pun. In cold climates like mine in Canada, there can be ‘cold snaps’ in the winter — periods of time during which the temperature plummets well below the average. Available as the studio-licensed Cold Snap! eSheet!
Rebekah Maxner 