Broke Dance Intermezzi A

Mark AlburgerOp.297

ModernObscureintermezzo~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Op. 297 is an idiosyncratic work that blends traditional intermezzo form with 21st-century rhythmic interplay. The piece is notable for its refusal to settle into standard cadences.

Teacher notes

Mastery of the independent lines is necessary to keep the contrapuntal texture transparent.

Technical focus

finger-independencearticulationvoicingcounterpoint

Mood

energeticprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Broke Dance Intermezzi A (Op.297) by Mark Alburger?

Broke Dance Intermezzi A (Op.297) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Broke Dance Intermezzi A?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is Broke Dance Intermezzi A?

A typical performance of Broke Dance Intermezzi A (Op.297) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Broke Dance Intermezzi A?

Broke Dance Intermezzi A (Op.297) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Broke Dance Intermezzi A?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Big Beat by Mark Alburger, Big Beat Remix by Mark Alburger, Broke Dance Suite by Mark Alburger — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.