Level 10 piano pieces

Question

I have to gather pieces to submit for the CM Test and other competitions; I need four pieces from each period of music:

Baroque

Classical

Romantic

20th Century

Are there suitable pieces that meet the Level 10 requirement?

Answer 1

Hi Elizabeth,

Great question — yes, there are definitely Level 10 pieces from each musical period that are widely accepted for the CM Test and most competitions. Below are examples that are often approved:

🎼 Baroque

• J.S. Bach – Prelude & Fugue in C# Major, WTC Book 1

• Scarlatti – Sonata in D Minor, K. 213

🎼 Classical

• Beethoven – Sonata Op. 10, No. 3 (1st movement)

• Mozart – Sonata in F Major, K. 332 (1st movement)

🎼 Romantic

• Chopin – Waltz in C# minor, Op. 64 No. 2

• Schumann – Fantasiestücke Op. 12, No. 2 “Aufschwung”

🎼 20th Century

• Debussy – Clair de Lune

• Prokofiev – Vision Fugitive Op. 22, No. 14

These are just examples — your teacher or evaluator may have specific preferences depending on the competition. If you’d like help with choosing or preparing these pieces, I’d be happy to guide you through.

Best of luck with your CM Test!

– Ash 🎹