The Royal Conservatory - Flute - Repertoire - Level 8
Overtones®: Flute Repertoire Level 8
The Level 8 Repertoire book represents the final volume in the Overtones®: A Comprehensive Flute Series prior to the senior/diploma levels. This volume challenges students with advanced technical passages, sophisticated phrasing, and substantial major works from the flute canon.
Publication Specifications
| Spec Identifier | Detail |
|---|---|
| Publisher | RCM Publishing (The Frederick Harris Music Co., Ltd.) |
| Series Title | Overtones®: A Comprehensive Flute Series |
| Page Count | 130 total pages (including pull-out flute part) |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-55440-296-0 |
| Format | Softcover with removable flute part insert and piano score |
Repertoire Scope
Level 8 emphasizes stylistic independence and technical virtuosity:
- List A (Baroque and Classical): Significant movements from standard sonatas (e.g., J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, Quantz).
- List B (Romantic and Contemporary): Virtuosic and atmospheric works requiring mature vibrato and tone control (e.g., Godard, Hue, Morlacchi).
- List C (Unaccompanied): Demanding solo works that test pitch control and rhythmic drive (e.g., Muczynski, Hindemith, Telemann).
Senior Level Readiness
- Integrates complex 20th-century harmonies and rhythmic structures.
- Extends technical facility to the top of the flute's standard range (C7).
- Expertly curated to meet the RCM Level 8 Practical Examination requirements.