Banjo

The VCM Banjo Syllabus is the only existing formal scheme of examination for the instrument. Our Exam Sheets provide a source of repertoire in one economical booklet.

Preparatory Banjo Playing

Containing material for the Victoria College Preparatory Examination in Banjo.  A selection of solo pieces, technical exercises and scales in one publication.

List A
Banjo Preparatory Exam Sheet LMP
Anonymous                     Breakdown
Herbert J. Ellis                Brook Valse
W.E. Ballantine               Old Country Dance
W.E. Ballantine                Paddy’s Wedding
Herbert J. Ellis (arr.)       Ring, ring the banjo
Herbert J. Ellis (arr.)      What can the matter be

List B
Alan Thomas   Etude
Richard Shearing  Wayside Song
John Willis    Tony Callagan’s Jig
Danielle Saxon Reeves  Dip into Serenity (without a cross word)
Linda Kitto    Unaccompanied Waltz
Linda Kitto    Hoe Down

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Grade 1 Banjo Playing

A selection of pieces as set for the Grade 1 Banjo Playing syllabus:

List A
R. Heath        The Lorne Polka
R. Heath    The Cromartie Polka March
Herbert J. Ellis   The Park Crescent March  
Charles Skinner   The Ladbroke March  
Vess L. Ossman   Sunflower Dance  
Herbert J. Ellis   Sand Jig  
Herbert J. Ellis   My lodging is on the cold ground  

List B
lan Middleton   Dance in G
Alan Middleton   Monea Jig
Alan Middleton   Happy Tune
Alan Middleton   First Waltz
John Willis    Lover’s Lament
John Willis    Gentleman Jim

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Grade 2 Banjo

In Preparation.