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Curiouser and Curiouser

by Nancy Faber

Instrumentation
Violin, Cello, Piano
Composed
2011
Publisher
Faber Piano Adventures, distributed by Hal Leonard (HL 420323, violin, cello and piano; HL 420322, flute, cello and piano)
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About this piece

Nancy Faber wrote Curiouser and Curiouser for the Music Teachers National Association's Year of Collaborative Music, and it debuted at the 2011 MTNA National Convention [1]. The first version was for piano, saxophone and clarinet, and it now comes in several scorings, including violin, cello and piano and flute, cello and piano [2][3]. A one-note opening gives way to a playful melody, and the trio ends with a final flourish [1]. The publisher says it suits late intermediate to early advanced students [1].
  1. halleonard.com
  2. pianoadventures.com
  3. mtna.org

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Level rubric

Late Intermediate

Left Hand

  • Master positions up to 7th.
  • Use 5th–7th positions for high notes; early thumb position basics.
  • Learn treble clef for 4th, 5th, 6th positions.
  • Practice complex shifting with guide‑finger techniques.
  • Manage upper extensions; play double stops (thirds, fourths, sixths) with consistency.
  • Use continuous, selectively applied vibrato.

Right Hand

  • Develop advanced bow strokes: deliberate ricochet & controlled up‑bow staccato.
  • Execute quick string crossings & precise chord articulations.
  • Achieve wide dynamic range while maintaining tone.
  • Seamless transitions between spiccato and legato.
  • Execute multiple stops/chord rolls rapidly.

Rhythm & Musicality

  • Increased complexity: fast passages, intricate syncopation.
  • Detailed phrasing & structure; shape long phrases with rubato.
  • Combine expressive dynamics, vibrato & precise bowing techniques.
  • Further refine ensemble sensitivity & leadership.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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