LESSON PAGE.  MAXIME

Fall 2026 Jury Information:

Date, December XX, 2026
0:00 PM- Room XXX   
LOCATION
TECHNIQUE
Keyboard Skills level-6 Key: 
​Etude. Czerny-Germer Nr. 
REPERTORY
Piece Nr. 1
Piece Nr. 2
SIGHTREADING LEVEL 5

LESSON NOTES

Lesson notes. July 14, 2026

Lesson notes. July 21, 2026

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TECHNIQUE

Scales.  Levine Curriculum Level -6

C, G, D, A, E, B, F, Bb, Eb, Db, Ab Major.
A, E, D, G, C, F minor.

Tech routine reference

SCALES LEVEL 6 C Major
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SCALES LEVEL 6 A minor
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CZERNY-GERMER Etudes

PASSED and ready: Exercise number 15
NEW: Exercise number 16
maxime_czerny-germer_vol_2.pdf
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REPERTORY

SUMMER: Sergei Prokofiev. Dance of the Knights

Maxime: This piece is too difficult for your level, but we can prepare part of it for the summer.. It will not work as a piece for the jury, so we will need to prepare two additional ones that are within level 6
Sergei Prokofiev. Dance of the Knights
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SUMMER and FALL: F. Kuhlau
​Sonatina Op. 20 in C Major (1st mov)

This piece is in the repertory list for level 6, and very fun to learn.
kuhlau-sonatine-op20-no1-1.pdf
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SUMMER and FALL: Claude Debussy
Reverie

Start learning the notes. Much easier to read than the one with all the flats.
DEBUSSY Rêverie
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IMPROVISATION AND JAZZ LANGUAGE

Jazz Piano Method (by Mark Davis)

During the fall we will be using this book to keep our jazz material organized.
It can be purchased used.  Here is a link to one of the places that has this book available:
Jazz Piano Method on Ebay

Autumn Leaves.  Chart reading

https://youtu.be/KoxY_xPmJXg?si=RxAwvHCnoY4HlA6t
autumn_leaves_the_real_book_6th_edition.pdf
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Lady Bird
LADY BIRD
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Tune Up

https://youtu.be/wzpYEzSxVyM?si=F83ehV-kQmH8Gv10
tune_up_-real_book.pdf
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PREVIOUS REPERTORY

Felix Mendelssohn
Song without Words Op. 19, Nr. 6 in G minor
mendelssohn-sww_op-19_nr.6 MEASURE NUMBERS
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J.S. BACH. Prelude Nr. 1 in C Major (from WTC Book I)

https://youtu.be/LkZSHbft7TM?si=pczsV3VR2qPhsJV2​
bach_prelude_1_wtc_1.pdf
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SATIN DOLL (Duke Ellington)

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/bidNbXEt54M?si=ftjjndDJfl69edRK​
satin_doll_exercise
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satin_doll_real_book.pdf
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Repertory from previous semester

RETIRED. FREDERIC CHOPIN
​Waltz Nr. 10 in B minor Opus 69 Nr. 2
chopin_waltz_b_minor_op69_nr2.pdf
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ROBERT SCHUMANN. 1. Santa Claus (Knight Rupert)
(from Lyric Pieces Book I, Op.12.)

https://youtu.be/p78EhTtN9RA?si=A91qyvw8KguEtXDM
schumann-knight-ruppert-op.-68-no.-12.pdf
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EDWARD GRIEG. 1. Arietta
(from Lyric Pieces Book I, Op.12.)

https://youtu.be/5TbQftYOKms?si=LmRN613tE0L2xoF0
grieg_arietta.pdf
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CANTALOUPE ISLAND (Herbie Hancock)

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/8B1oIXGX0Io?feature=shared​
cantaloupe_island.pdf
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WATERMELON MAN (Herbie Hancock)

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/CrmFJjmRIi4?si=TfyLblxaQClK0NVB​
watermelon_man_-real_book_3-.pdf
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watermelon_man_-rhythm_chords-_-_.pdf
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DUKE ELLINGTON. C-Jam Blues
c_jam_blues.pdf
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TRANSCRIPTION: Oscar Peterson https://youtu.be/PrEcT2Q51lw?si=vwWCQYzguQcz4z4y

C.P.E. Bach. Solfeggio in C minor
bach_cpe_solfeggio.pdf
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Transcription: 
​"Duel of Fates" ("Star Wars") Transcribed for Maxime
DUEL of FATES April-22
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On Reserve:
​A. Ellmenreich. Spinning Song
​A. Ellmenreich. Spinning Song
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PASSED. Beethoven. Sonata Op. 49 Nr.2 in G Major
SCORE WITHOUT DYNAMICS:
beethoven_sonata_g_major_henle.pdf
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SCORE WITH DYNAMICS:
BEETHOVEN WITH DYNAMICS
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Transcription: "In Dreams" by Howard Shore ("The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring")

IN DREAMS December 4 2024
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LINK TO YOUTUBE FILE:
​ youtu.be/xyAjtOxUtmg?si=JJ0kgXCWIYpOs9gd

After the juries are finished: 

​Music of John Williams.  
Theme from "Schindler's List".

schindlers-list-theme-solo-piano-john-williams.pdf
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In progress: "Blues in GRB"
blues_in_grb.pdf
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DECEMBER 10. We will work on Blues at the next lesson.

On Green Dolphin Street
Green Dolphin Street
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NOTES from lesson 5/23/23
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Next goal: rest of the song.
At the lesson: learning the chords

Transposing simple melodies and harmonizing using II - V - I

DECEMBER 10
Lullaby, ode to Joy, Happy birthday.
Prepare Happy Birthday en F y G

Other melodies:
  • Lullaby by Brahms
  • Row, Row, Row Your Boat
  • (Sept-5) Beethoven Ode to Joy
  • (July-11) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
  • Happy Birthday
  • Mary Had a Little Lamb
  • (Sept 12) Jingle Bells

Passed. INDIANA JONES

Passed. DAVY JONES. (Pirates of the Caribbean)
maxime_pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-dead-men-chest-book.pdf
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Blues-based improvisation

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Harry Potter (played by ear)
HARRY POTTER with Maxime's chords
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BOURLESQUE by L. Mozart
l_mozart_burleske_in_g.pdf
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IT HAD TO BE YOU
IT HAD TO BE YOU -usa esta versión-
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PASSED: BURGMULLER Innocence
BURGMULLER Innocence
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PASSED: BEETHOVEN German Dance
BEETHOVEN German Dance
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BEATLES: Yesterday
yesterday_real_book.pdf
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​CLEMENTI Sonatina Op. 36 Nr. 1 in C Major (2nd mov)
CLEMENTI Sonatina Nr. 1 C Major
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Libertango by Astor Piazzola

​BIZET: Toreador Song (from Carmen)
toreador_song__from_carmen__with_chords.pdf
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Patrik Pietschmann "Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Main Theme)"

March 30
​Nueva versión de la partitura con final -April 20-
MANDALORIAN version April 20
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April 26
Estupendamente.

El final necesita un poco de práctica.
Te enviaré otra versión con más cambios.
​​Envía una grabación el Viernes

Versión antigua

star_wars-_the_mandalorian__main_theme_.pdf
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MANDALORIAN Marked March-15
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"Prelude in A Major" by F. Chopin
chopin_prelude_a_major.pdf
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PRELUDIO CON SELECCION DE NOTAS
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IN PROGRESS: "Sonatina  Op. 36 in G Major" by Muzio Clementi.  1st movement

July 12
Aprende la mano derecha muy bien y con metrónomo
El primer movimiento son las dos primeras páginas sólamente
clementi_op_36_nr_2_g_major.pdf
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FINISHED: MARCH from Nutcracker
tempo_di_marcia_vivo.pdf
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PASSED: "Take Five" by Paul Desmond
Take Five (Paul Desmond)
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"Arabesque" by Burgmuller
burgmuller_arabesque.pdf
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IMPERIAL MARCH
imperial_march_v4_-_full_score.pdf
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"Reverse Flash Theme"
reverse_flash_theme_-_2-28-2023.pdf
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"Ballade" by F. Burgmuller
burgmuller_op100_etudes_ballade.pdf
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"Toccatina" by D. Kabalevsky
toccatina_kabalevsky.pdf
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FOR THE FUTURE: "The Entertainer" (Scott Joplin)

Sept 12
Esta la vamos a ir aprendiendo poco a poco.  Esta semana: melodía solamente.  Usa la partitura especial que he creado para ti.
Imprime y aprende la partitura en el margen derecho ---->
THE ENTERTAINER original score
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Imprime esta partitura

the_entertainer_practice_reduction_v1_-_melody.pdf
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"Pirates of the Caribbean"
Pirates of the Caribbean
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LAST PAGE (here it is two pages)
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​"March" by J.S. Bach
bach--march_in_d.pdf
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F. CHOPIN. Waltz in A minor Nr.11
chopin_waltz_a_minor_3.pdf
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WITH FINGERING CHOPIN waltz a minor
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​PATRIK PIETSCHMANN. "Hedwig's Theme" (Harry Potter)
hedwigs_theme_-_full_score.pdf
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FOR LATER TIME:
​CHOPIN Nocturne op. 9 No.2 in E Major
chopin_nocturne_op._9_no.2_in_e_flat_major.pdf
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MARKED CHORDS
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Previous Repertory

PEZOLD: Minuet in G
​Over the Rainbow
Star Wars
DUNCOMBE: Fanfare
​Carefree Waltz
Boxcar Rumble
Left hand piece
​Shave and a Haircut
fanfare.pdf
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STAR WARS -short- chord exercise
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STAR WARS -extended- chord exercise
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Future pieces with score:

Future pieces with chart or by ear:

Autumn Leaves
Beatles: Let It Be
Beatles: Yesterday

Critiqued recital: Fall 2024

Scales: level 4 A Major
Etude:  Czerny-Germer: Etudes Nr. 5 and 6
Piece Nr.1: Beethoven. Sonata Op. 49 Nr.2 in G Major. 1st movement
Piece Nr.2: Howard Shore. (transcribed by M.Goussev) "In Dreams" (from "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring")
Sightreading: level 4?

JURY: Spring 2024

Scales: level 3 D Major
Etude:  Czerny-Germer: Etudes Nr. 3 and 4
Piece Nr.1: F. CHOPIN. Waltz in A minor Nr.11
Piece Nr.2: PATRIK PIETSCHMANN. "Hedwig's Theme" (Harry Potter)
Sightreading: level 3

Fall 2023

Scales: level 3 La Mayor
Etude:  Czerny 1+2
Piece Nr.1: March (J.S. Bach)
Piece Nr.2: Pirates of the Caribbean
Sightreading: level 3

Spring 2023

Etude:  Ballade (F. Burgmuller)
Piece Nr.1: Toccatina (D. Kabalevsky)
Piece Nr.2: Reverse Flash Theme.

Fall 2022

Technique: Scale routine lv. 2 G Major
Piece Nr.1: Arabesque (Burgmuller)
Piece Nr.2: Imperial March (John Williams)

Spring 2025 Jury Information:

Friday, May 16, 2025
4:10 PM- Room 115    
NWDC
TECHNIQUE
Etude. Czerny-Germer Nr. 14
REPERTORY
C.P.E. Bach: Solfeggio
John Williams: Duel of Fates (transcribed for Maxime)

Fall 2025 Jury Information:

JURY (CRITIQUED RECITAL)
TECHNIQUE EVENT
Keyboard Skills level-5 Key: G Major
Etude: Czerny-Germer Nr. 16
CRITIQUED RECITAL
"Arietta" by Edvard Grieg
"Knight Rupert" by Robert Schumann
Critiqued Recital Information check ✅ 
Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal // MaximeGoussev 12
Level 5
Combo: Technique Event followed by Critiqued Recital
Thursday, December 186:30 PM Technique Event (Room 211)
Keyboard Skills G Major
Etude Nr. 16 Czerny-Germer

Thursday, December 18 7:30 PM Critiqued Recital (Room 309)
"Arietta" Edvard Grieg
"Knight Rupert" Robert Schumann

Natalia Gousseva [email protected]

Spring 2026 Jury Information:

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
5:10 PM- Room 114
​Location: NW DC campus
TECHNIQUE
Keyboard Skills level-5 Key: A Major
or
​Etude. Czerny-Germer Nr. 15
REPERTORY
Piece Nr. 1 J.S. BACH. Prelude Nr. 1 in C Major (from WTC Book I)
Piece Nr. 2. Felix Mendelssohn. Song without Words Op. 19, Nr. 6 in G minor
SIGHTREADING level 5