A. All major scales are required and will be memorized
B. Scales are called in KEY name, not CONCERT PITCH
C. Scales are to be played in as many complete octaves as possible on the instrument
D. Articulation is legato tongue up and down
E. Tempo is Quarter Note @ MM 100
F. The following rhythm will be used for all octaves: quarter note (tonic) followed by eighth notes.
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· Snare Drum: This section is used for rudimental score. Rudiments will be selected from the NARD/Ludwig 26 standard drum rudiments. These are to be played open-close-open.
· Timpani: This section is to evaluate tuning skills. The following pitch sources may be used: pitch pipe, tuning fork or mallet instrument. Students are allowed 45 seconds for tuning and study of the sight-reading.
· Percussionists may use their own xylophone, marimba or school timpani, or use equipment provided by host site.
2. Chromatic Scale (20% of Total Score) Slur ascending, tongued descending (except trombones and percussion). Instruments play their chromatic scales in 16th notes at the tempo given below (quarter note = one beat, see Manual, page 98):
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D below staff to altissimo C. (2 octaves + 7th) Minimum tempo MM=120 |
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C below staff to altissimo C. (3 octaves) Minimum tempo MM=120 |
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C below staff to E above high C. (2 octaves + 3rd) Minimum tempo MM=120 |
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B flat below the staff to high B flat one octave above staff. Minimum tempo MM=120 |
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Same as Bb Clarinet (see below) |
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E below staff to G above high C. (3 octaves + 3rd) Minimum tempo MM=120 |
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E below staff to E above high C. (3 octaves) Minimum tempo MM=120 |
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E below staff to C above staff. (2 octaves + 6th) Minimum tempo MM=120 |
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E below staff to G# above staff. (2 octaves + 3rd) Minimum tempo MM=96 |
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B flat below staff to F above staff (2 octaves + 5th - hold high F for 2 counts prior to descending). Min. tempo MM=120 |
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Same as Alto Sax (see above) |
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Same as Alto Sax (see above) Minimum tempo MM=96 |
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G below staff to C above staff (2 octaves + 4th). Minimum tempo MM=120 |
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G below staff to G above staff. Minimum tempo MM=120 |
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Low F to 4th ledger line B flat (2 octaves + 4th). Legato tongue ascending, staccato tongue descending. Minimum tempo MM=96 |
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B flat below staff to F above staff (2 octaves + 5th). Legato tongue ascending, staccato tongue descending. Minimum tempo MM=96 |
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G below staff to C above staff (2 octaves + 4th). Minimum tempo MM=120 |
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Low F to 4th ledger line B flat (2 octaves + 4th). Minimum tempo MM=120 |
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Lowest F to highest B flat (2 octaves + 4th). Minimum tempo MM=112 |
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Mallets |
Full range of instrument. Minimum tempo MM=120 |
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Snare Drum |
A) long roll (rudiment #1) |
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B) Concert Roll (closed or “buzz”), sustained sound from pp-ff-pp |
