What Will You Play Next?

08 Nov 2026 @ 13:30 GMT

Hidden Gems and Fresh Discoveries from Grades 4–6

Looking for something new to play or teach? Join pianist and teacher Jill Morton for a guided tour of selected works from Grades 4–6 of the 2027–2028 ABRSM Piano Syllabus.

Featuring lesser-known works by familiar composers alongside music by composers writing today, this repertoire showcase offers an opportunity to hear a varied selection of pieces, discover what makes them distinctive and find inspiration for your own playing or teaching.

Workshop Details

Date: Sunday 8 November 2026
Time: 13:30–17:00 GMT
Format: Live online via Zoom, in two 90-minute sessions
Replay: Available to ticket holders

Schedule

• Part 1: 13:30–15:30 GMT
• Break: 15:00–15:30 GMT
• Part 2: 15:30–17:30 GMT

About This Workshop

The music we choose to play can make an enormous difference to our progress and enjoyment at the piano. Some pieces challenge us to develop new skills or deepen our musical understanding; others introduce us to new composers, styles and musical ideas. And sometimes an unexpected discovery is just what we need to inspire us to try something new.

The new ABRSM Piano Syllabus brings together an intriguing variety of music, from lesser-known works by familiar composers to pieces by composers writing today. While the grades provide a useful indication of difficulty, the repertoire offers possibilities well beyond examination preparation.

In this online workshop, pianist and teacher Jill Morton introduces a carefully chosen selection of pieces from Grades 4–6 of the 2027–2028 syllabus, spanning Lists A, B and C. Jill will guide you through each piece, highlighting its distinctive character and musical interest, while sharing practical ideas and tips for approaching, playing and interpreting the music. She'll also consider how each piece can help develop different aspects of technique and musicianship.

Jill's selections offer a rich variety of styles and musical characters. Along the way, you may find yourself drawn to pieces you wouldn't normally have considered.

Whether you're an intermediate pianist looking for your next piece, a teacher seeking fresh repertoire for students, a developing player looking ahead or a more experienced pianist interested in broadening your repertoire, this workshop offers plenty of ideas and inspiration for what to play next.

A Rich Selection

Jill's selections span a fascinating range of composers and styles, including:

• Fryderyk Chopin – Polonaise in G minor
• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Chant de l'alouette
• Florence Price – The Goblin and the Mosquito
• Francis Faux – The Lonesome Trail
• Alison Mathews – Buried Rubies
• Angeline Bell – Lounging by the Pool

These are just some of the works Jill plans to feature, drawn from a wider selection across Lists A, B and C.

What You'll Discover

• A varied selection of historical and contemporary repertoire from Grades 4–6.
• What makes Jill's chosen pieces musically distinctive and interesting to learn.
• Practical ideas for approaching, practising and interpreting the music.
• How different pieces can contribute to technical and musical development.
• Fresh possibilities for choosing repertoire, whether for your own playing or for teaching.

How It Works

The workshop takes place in two 90-minute sessions, with a 30-minute break between them.

Jill will work through a selection of pieces from Lists A, B and C, introducing each work and offering musical insights and practical suggestions for playing and teaching it.

The two sessions form one complete workshop. You are welcome to attend both live, join whichever part you can, or catch up afterwards using the recordings.

Ticket holders will receive separate Zoom registration details for Parts 1 and 2.

Hear Jill Play: The Lonesome Trail

Get a preview of one of the featured pieces with Jill's performance of The Lonesome Trail by Francis Faux.

About Jill Morton

Jill Morton is a concert pianist, chamber musician and experienced piano teacher. She has performed extensively throughout Britain and Europe, including as a soloist with the BBC Concert Orchestra, and is a Principal Tutor for the Piano Teachers' Course UK. Alongside her performing and teaching activities, Jill has developed a popular YouTube channel featuring performances of repertoire from the ABRSM and Trinity graded piano syllabuses, as well as other solo piano works. Visit Jill's website » Explore Jill's YouTube channel »

Booking and Replay Access

Your ticket includes access to both live sessions and their recordings, so you can revisit Jill's advice or catch up on anything you miss.

After purchasing, you will receive instructions for registering for both Zoom sessions.

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