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Grade 1 List

Posted by MS BD DFW on 12/17/2020, 8:30 pm

Why and when were Modal Song and Dance and Voodoo Dance removed from the PML? They were good pieces that kids always enjoyed.

Re: Grade 1 List

Posted by IMO on 12/18/2020, 1:25 pm, in reply to "Grade 1 List"

Because they are riddled with misprints that many inexperienced directors didn't know to look for, and both are frequently performed with those misprints.

I bet if the publisher cleans them up and re-releases them they may get added back onto the list.

Re: Grade 1 List

Posted by Metroman on 12/19/2020, 8:54 am, in reply to "Re: Grade 1 List"

Even with the misprints Modal Song is still better than the stuff that is getting added to the Grade 1 list the past few years...yeesh!

Re: Grade 1 List

Posted by BD on 12/22/2020, 9:37 pm, in reply to "Re: Grade 1 List"

I agree.

The new Grade 1 stuff for the last 2 years is poor teaching material.

Re: Grade 1 List

Posted by WTBD on 12/18/2020, 12:11 pm, in reply to "Grade 1 List"

been several years back

Re: Grade 1 List

Posted by DesertJazz on 12/18/2020, 11:46 am, in reply to "Grade 1 List"

About two or three years ago now?

I agree about Modal Song and Dance (never like Voodoo Dance that much.) Truthfully though Modal Song often bit people who thought it was easier than it is. Probably a blessing for many that they're not getting trapped by it anymore.

Re: Grade 1 List

Posted by DR on 12/18/2020, 11:27 am, in reply to "Grade 1 List"

Voodoo Dance was just removed this past year, I believe.

Modal Song was two years ago, if I remember correctly. Maybe 3.

Re: Grade 1 List

Posted by Sour Patch Kid on 12/18/2020, 11:00 am, in reply to "Grade 1 List"

Why?

They were good pieces that kids always enjoyed.

This led to them being played often, which in turn caused those who don’t teach that level to feel they were “over programmed” and so they were removed.

When?

I think in 2016, but I’m not sure. It was a couple years ago, and I think it was also when stalwart solos like Song of the Pines were removed with no explanation, too.

Remember, it’s ok to like a piece that works well on the PML, but don’t use it too frequently or recommend it to your friends. The PML is like good television. The minute people get behind a show (or a piece) they cancel it.

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