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Scale Requirements for Milton Young Musicians’ Festival

Following are the scales you are expected to have mastered for your instrument and level. Expect to be asked to play one scale of your choice, and one or two selected at random by the adjudicators.

The scale requirements are presented first by Category second by Instrument and finally by Level.
   Please note: the level at which you compete in the Festival is determined by you and your music teacher collaboratively, and is based primarily on your ability to play the required scales and the pieces from the MYMF Repertoire List. Our use of the term “Level” is NOT the same as the Milton Public Schools’ use of the term.

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Click your instrument from the following list to view the scale requirements:

PIANO: piano
VOCAL: voice
STRINGS: violin | viola | cello & bass
WOODWIND: flute & piccolo | clarinet | saxophone | oboe | bassoon
BRASS: trumpet | french horn | trombone, baritone and tuba
PERCUSSION: percussion

printable version of voice requirements

Voice:

All vocal students must choose one song from the list given below, plus a second song of contrasting style from the repertoire list. Students performing at Levels 4 — 6 must choose two songs from different languages.

LEVEL 1:

  1. Simple Gifts — American folk
  2. Below in the Valley — Brahms
  3. All Through the Night — Welsh
  4. Skye Boat Song — Scottish (boy song)

LEVEL 2:

  1. The Water Is Wide — American folk
  2. Greensleeves — English (boy song)
  3. Now is the Month of Maying — Morley
  4. Oh, No, John — Old English

LEVEL 3:

  1. The Glory of God in Nature — Beethoven
  2. Black Is the Color — Niles (boy song)
  3. Shenandoah — American folk
  4. Lullaby — Brahms (English)

LEVEL 4:

  1. O Rest in the Lord — Mendelssohn
  2. Wher’er You Walk — Handel
  3. Heiden Roslein — Schubert
  4. I Bought Me a Cat — Copland

LEVEL 5:

  1. How Beautiful are the Feet — Mendelssohn
  2. Nymphs and Shepherds — Purcell
  3. Come Sunday — Ellington
  4. Vittoria Mio Core — Carissimi
  5. En Priere — Faure

LEVEL 6:

  1. My Heart Ever Faithful — Bach (high)
  2. Dido’s Lament — Purcell
  3. Erlkonig — Schubert (Low man’s)
  4. Simple Song — Bernstein (med. high)
  5. Laudate Dominum — Mozart (high)
  6. Se tu m’ami — Pergolisi

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printable version of violin requirements

Violin:

Level 1:

  • G Major, D Major and A Major Scales
  • one octave
  • with corresponding arpeggios
  • legato, one note per bow without interruption, ascending and descending
  • Quarter Note = M.M. 120
  • Memorization Not Required

Level 2:

  • G Major, A Major, Bb Major and C Major Scales in first position
  • two octaves
  • with corresponding arpeggios
  • legato, one note per bow without interruption, ascending and descending
  • Quarter Note = M.M. 120
  • Memorization Not Required

Level 3:

The following Major sharp and flat scales
Sharp Scales:
G Major
D Major
A Major		 Flat Scales
F Major
Bb Major
Ab Major
  • two octave major scales, except F (one octave)
  • with corresponding arpeggios
  • eighth notes, slurred two to a bow, ascending and descending
  • Quarter note = M.M. 120
  • Memorization Not Required

Level 4:

The following Major scales and melodic minor scales from the list below:
Sharp Scales:
G Major
D Major
A Major
E Major		 Flat Scales
Bb Major
Eb Major
Ab Major
 Minor Scales
g minor
a minor
d minor
  • two octaves, both major and minor
  • with corresponding arpeggios
  • eighth notes, slurred two to a bow, ascending and descending
  • Quarter note = M.M. 120
  • Must be memorized

Level 5:

The following two octave major scales and their corresponding
relative minor melodic scales from the list below:
Sharp Scales:
G Major - e minor
D Major - b minor
A Major - f# minor
E Major - c# minor		 Flat Scales
F Major - d minor
Bb Major - g minor
Eb Major - c minor
Ab Major - f minor
  • two octaves, both major and minor
  • with corresponding arpeggios
  • eighth notes, slurred two to a bow, ascending and descending
  • Quarter note = M.M. 120
  • Must be memorized

Level 6:

The following three-octave Major scales with their corresponding relative melodic minor scales, up to 4 sharps and 4 flats:
Sharp Scales:
   G Major/e minor; D Major/b minor; A Major/f# minor; E major/c# minor
Flat Scales:
   F Major/d minor; Bb Major/g minor; Eb Major/c minor; Ab Major/f minor

  • three octaves
  • with corresponding arpeggios
  • eighth notes, slurred two to a bow, ascending and descending
  • Quarter note = M.M. 120
  • Must be memorized

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printable version of viola requirements

Viola:

Level 1:

  • C Major, G Major and D Major Scales
    • one octave
    • with corresponding arpeggios
    • legato, one note per bow without interruption, ascending and descending
  • Quarter Note = M.M. 120
  • Memorization NOT required.

Level 2:

  • C Major, D Major, Eb Major and F Major Scales in first position
    • two octaves
    • with corresponding arpeggios
    • legato, one note per bow without interruption, ascending and descending
  • Quarter Note = M.M. 120
  • Memorization NOT required.

Level 3:

  • The following Major sharp and flat scales:
    Sharp Scales Flat Scales
    C Major Bb Major
    G Major Eb Major
    D Major Db Major
      
    • two octave major scales, except Bb (1 octave)
    • with corresponding arpeggios
    • eighth notes, slurred two to a bow, ascending and descending
  • Quarter Note = M.M. 120
  • Memorization NOT required.

Level 4:

  • The following Major and melodic minor scales:
    Sharp Scales: Flat Scales: Minor Scales:
    C Major Eb Major c minor
    G Major Db Major d minor
    D Major Ab Major g minor
    A Major  
       
    • two octaves, both major and minor
    • with corresponding arpeggios
    • eighth notes, slurred two to a bow, ascending and descending
  • Quarter Note = M.M. 120
  • Must be MEMORIZED.

Level 5:

  • The following two octave Major scales with their corresponding
    relative minor melodic scales:
    Sharp Scales: Flat Scales:
    C Major / a minor F Major / d minor
    G Major / e minor Bb Major / g minor
    D Major / b minor Eb Major / c minor
    A Major / f# minor Ab Major / f minor
      
    • two octaves, both major and minor
    • with corresponding arpeggios
    • eighth notes, slurred two to a bow, ascending and descending
  • Quarter Note = M.M. 120
  • Must be MEMORIZED.

Level 6:

  • The following three octave Major scales with their corresponding
    relative minor melodic scales, up to 4#s and 4bs:
    Sharp Scales: Flat Scales:
    G Major / e minor F Major / d minor
    D Major / b minor Bb Major / g minor
    A Major / f# minor Eb Major / c minor
    E Major / c# minor Ab Major / f minor
      
    • three octaves
    • with corresponding arpeggios
    • eighth notes, slurred two to a bow, ascending and descending
  • Quarter Note = M.M. 120
  • Must be MEMORIZED.

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printable version of cello & bass requirements

Cello and Bass:

Level 1- Cello:

C Major, D Major and G Major scales

  • one octave
  • corresponding arpeggios
  • legato, one note per bow without interruption, ascending and descending
  • in eighth notes, quarter note = M.M. 60
  • memorization NOT required

Level 1 - Bass:

C Major, D Major and G Major scales

  • one octave

Level 2 - Cello:

C Major and D Major scales in two octaves, G, F and Bb major scales in one octave

  • corresponding arpeggios
  • legato, one note per bow without interruption, ascending and descending
  • in eighth notes, quarter note = M.M. 60
  • memorization NOT required

Level 2 - Bass:

G, Bb and D major: one octave; E and F major: two octaves.

Level 3:

C, G, D, F and Eb major scales in two octaves, Bb and A major scales in one octave, a and d melodic minor scales in one octave

  • corresponding arpeggios for major scales only
  • legato, two notes per bow, ascending and descending
  • in eighth notes, quarter note = M.M. 60
  • memorization required

Level 4:

C, F, Bb, Eb, G, D and A major scales in two octaves; and a, d, g, e and b melodic minor scales in two octaves

  • corresponding arpeggios for major scales only
  • legato, two notes per bow, ascending and descending
  • in eighth notes, quarter note = M.M. 60
  • memorization required

Level 5:

C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, A and E major scales in two octaves; and a, d, g, c, e, b and f# melodic minor scales in two octaves

  • all scales with corresponding arpeggios
  • legato, two notes per bow, ascending and descending
  • in eighth notes, quarter note = M.M. 60
  • memorization required

Level 6:

C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, A and E major scales in three octaves; and a, d, g, c, f, e, b, f# and c# melodic minor scales in three octaves

  • all scales with corresponding arpeggios
  • legato, two notes per bow, ascending and descending
  • in sixteenth notes, quarter note = M.M. 60
  • memorization required

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printable version of flute requirements

Flute and Piccolo:

Level 1:

  • F and Bb Major scales, one octave, tongued half notes.
  • Quarter Note = M.M. 72
  • memorization NOT required

Level 2:

  • C, G and Bb Major scales, one octave, tongued quarter notes.
  • D, Eb and F Major scales, two octaves tongued quarter notes.
  • Quarter note = M.M. 80
  • memorization required

Level 3:

  • C,G, D, A, F, Bb and Eb Major scales. Two octaves, slurred eighth notes.
  • Corresponding harmonic minor scales: two octaves, tongued quarter notes.
  • Quarter note = M.M. 80.
  • memorization required

Level 4:

  • C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb, Eb and Ab Major scales
  • two octaves, slurred throughout in sixteenth notes
  • Corresponding harmonic minor scales:
    • two octaves in eighth notes
    • slurred throughout
  • Quarter note = M.M. 60
  • memorization required

Level 5:

  • All Major scales
  • two octaves in sixteenth notes, slurred throughout
  • Quarter note = M.M. 72
  • Up to and including four # and four b harmonic and melodic minor scales
    • two octaves, sixteenth notes, slurred throughout.
    • Quarter note = M.M. 80
  • memorization required

Level 6:

  • All Major scales and corresponding minor scales in all three forms (natural, harmonic and melodic)
  • two octaves in sixteenth notes, slurred throughout
  • Quarter note = M.M. 80
  • Chromatic scale:
    • three octaves in triplets, slurred throughout
    • Quarter note = M.M. 120
  • scales in triplets
  • Arpeggios
  • memorization required

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printable version of clarinet requirements

Clarinet:

Level 1:

MAJOR SCALES: C, F, G

  • one octave, in quarter notes
  • ascending and descending without interruption
  • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 120
  • memorization not required

Level 2:

MAJOR SCALES: C, F, G, Bb, D

  • two octaves, in eighth notes
  • ascending and descending without interruption
  • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 80
  • memorization required

Level 3:

MAJOR SCALES: C, F, G, Bb, D, Eb, A

  • two octaves, in eighth notes
  • ascending and descending without interruption
  • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 100
  • Chromatic Scale
    • two octaves and a minor sixth (E-C)
    • legato, in eighth notes
    • Ascending and descending without interruption
    • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 120
  • memorization required

Level 4:

MAJOR SCALES: up to four sharps and four flats

  • two octaves, in eighth notes
  • ascending and descending without interruption
  • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 120
  • Chromatic Scale
    • three octaves (E-E)
    • legato, in sixteenth notes
    • Ascending and descending without interruption
    • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 80
  • memorization required

Level 5:

ALL MAJOR AND MELODIC MINOR SCALES

  • three octaves for Major scales (E, F, F# (Gb), G) and minor scales (e, f, f#, g); two octaves for all other scales
  • all scales performed legato, in sixteenth notes
  • ascending and descending without interruption
  • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 120
  • Chromatic Scale
    • three octaves and a minor third (E-G)
    • legato, in sixteenth notes
    • Ascending and descending without interruption
    • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 100
  • memorization required

Level 6:

ALL MAJOR AND MINOR ( NATURAL, HARMONIC, MELODIC) SCALES

  • three octaves for Major scales (E, F, F# (Gb), G) and minor scales (e, f, f#, g); two octaves for all other scales
  • all scales performed legato, in sixteenth notes
  • ascending and descending without interruption
  • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 120
  • Chromatic Scale
    • three octaves and a minor third (E-G)
    • legato, in sixteenth notes
    • Ascending and descending without interruption
    • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 120
  • memorization required

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printable version of saxophone requirements

Saxophone:

Level 1:

MAJOR SCALES: C, F, G

  • one octave, in quarter notes
  • ascending and descending without interruption
  • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 120
  • memorization not required

Level 2:

MAJOR SCALES: C, F, G, Bb, D

  • two octaves, in eighth notes
  • ascending and descending without interruption
  • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 80
  • memorization required

Level 3:

MAJOR SCALES: C, F, G, Bb, D, Eb, A

  • two octaves, in eighth notes
  • ascending and descending without interruption
  • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 100
  • Chromatic Scale
    • two octaves and a minor sixth (E-C)
    • legato, in eighth notes
    • Ascending and descending without interruption
    • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 120
  • memorization required

Level 4:

MAJOR SCALES: up to four sharps and four flats

  • two octaves, in eighth notes
  • ascending and descending without interruption
  • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 120
  • Chromatic Scale
    • three octaves (E-E)
    • legato, in sixteenth notes
    • Ascending and descending without interruption
    • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 80
  • memorization required

Level 5:

ALL MAJOR AND MELODIC MINOR SCALES

  • two octaves for Major scales (E, F, F# (Gb), G) and minor scales (e, f, f#, g); two octaves for all other scales
  • all scales performed legato, in sixteenth notes
  • ascending and descending without interruption
  • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 120
  • Chromatic Scale
    • three octaves and a minor third (E-G)
    • legato, in sixteenth notes
    • Ascending and descending without interruption
    • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 100
  • memorization required

Level 6:

ALL MAJOR AND MINOR ( NATURAL, HARMONIC, MELODIC) SCALES

  • three octaves for Major scales (E, F, F# (Gb), G) and minor scales (e, f, f#, g); two octaves for all other scales
  • all scales performed legato, in sixteenth notes
  • ascending and descending without interruption
  • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 100
  • Chromatic Scale
    • three octaves and a minor third (E-G)
    • legato, in sixteenth notes
    • Ascending and descending without interruption
    • quarter note = (approx.) M.M. 120
  • memorization required

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printable version of oboe requirements

Oboe:

Level 1:

Major Scales: C, G, F

  • one octave
  • legato
  • quarter note = M.M. 120
  • Memorization NOT required
  • Whole Notes: Low C, Low G, Middle C, High G, High C, High G, Middle C, Low G, Low C

Level 2:

Major Scales: C, G, D, F, Bb

  • two octaves
  • legato
  • quarter note = M.M. 120
  • memorization required

Level 3:

Major Scales: C, G, D, F, Bb

  • two octaves
  • legato
  • quarter note = M.M. 120
  • C Chromatic Scale, two octaves
  • memorization required

Level 4:

Major Scales: C, G, D, A, F, Bb, Eb

  • two octaves
  • legato
  • quarter note = M.M. 120
  • Chromatic Scale, two-plus octaves (Bb - D)
  • memorization required

Level 5:

Major Scales: C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb, Eb, Ab

  • two octaves
  • legato
  • quarter note = M.M. 120
  • Chromatic Scale, two-plus octaves (Bb - D)
  • Major scales in thirds: C, G and F
    • for example: C Scale: C-E-D-F-E-G
  • memorization required

Level 6:

Major Scales: C, G, D, A, E, B, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, D b

  • two octaves
  • legato
  • quarter note = M.M. 120
  • Chromatic Scale, two-plus octaves (Bb - D)
  • Major scales in thirds: C, G, D, F and Bb
    • for example: C Scale: C-E-D-F-E-G
  • memorization required

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printable version of bassoon requirements

Bassoon:

Level 1:

Major Scales: C, G, D, F, Bb

  • one octave
  • quarter note = M.M. 80
  • Memorization not required

Level 2:

Major Scales:

  • C, G, D, F, Bb, Eb
  • one octave
  • quarter note = M.M. 80
  • Memorization required

Level 3:

Major Scales (one octave):

  • G, A
  • quarter note = M.M.92

Major Scales (two octaves):

  • C, D, F, Bb, Eb
  • C Chromatic Scale
  • Memorization required

Level 4:

Major Scales (two octaves):

  • C, G, D, A, F, Bb, Eb, Ab
  • quarter note = M.M. 140
  • Memorization required

Level 5:

Major Scales played two octaves:

  • C, G, D, A, E , F, Eb, Ab, Db
  • quarter note = M.M. 120
  • Bb major scale, three octaves
  • Bb chromatic scale, three octaves
  • Memorization required

Level 6:

Major Scales played two octaves:

  • G, D, A, E , F, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb
  • quarter note = M.M. 160
  • Bb, B and C Major Scales, three octaves
  • Bb chromatic scale, three-plus octaves, ending on high C
  • Memorization required

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printable version of trumpet requirements

Trumpet:

Level 1:

MAJOR SCALES: C and D

  • one octave
  • ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption
  • quarter note = approximately M.M. 120
  • memorization not required

Level 2:

MAJOR SCALES: G, C and D

  • one octave only
  • ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption
  • quarter note = approximately M.M. 120
  • memorization required

Level 3:

MAJOR SCALES: D, G, C, F, Bb and A

  • one octave only
  • ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption
  • quarter note = approximately M.M. 120
  • memorization required

CHROMATIC SCALE

  • 1 octave + a fifth (c to C to G)
  • ascending and descending

Level 4:

MAJOR SCALES:
G, C and A - two octaves
F, Bb, Eb, D and E - one octave

  • all scales ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption in eighth notes
  • quarter note = approximately M.M. 120
  • memorization required

CHROMATIC SCALE (G):

  • 2 octaves
  • ascending and descending

Level 5:

MAJOR SCALES:
A, G, C and Bb - two octaves
B, D, F, E and Eb - one octave

  • all scales ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption in eighth notes
  • quarter note = approximately M.M. 120
  • memorization required

CHROMATIC SCALE (G):

  • 2 octaves
  • ascending and descending

Level 6:

MAJOR SCALES:
(Major Scales up to 4 sharps and 4 flats)

  • written
  • two octaves, ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption in eighth notes
  • quarter note = approximately M.M. 120
  • Exceptions: E, D, F and Eb - one octave only
  • memorization required

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printable version of french horn requirements

French Horn:

Level 1:

MAJOR SCALES: Bb and F

  • one octave
  • ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption
  • quarter note approximately M.M. = 120
  • memorization not required

Level 2:

MAJOR SCALES: C, F and Bb

  • one octave
  • ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption in eighth notes
  • quarter note approximately M.M. = 120
  • memorization required

Level 3:

MAJOR SCALES: C, F, Bb, Eb and D

  • one octave
  • ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption in eighth notes
  • quarter note approximately M.M. = 120
  • Chromatic Scale (F)
    • Two octaves
    • ascending and descending
  • memorization required

Level 4:

MAJOR SCALES:

  • G, C, Bb, A - Two Octaves
  • F, Eb, Ab, E and D - One Octave
  • ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption in eighth notes
  • quarter note approximately M.M. = 120
  • Chromatic Scale (F)
    • Two octaves
    • ascending and descending
  • memorization required

Level 5:

MAJOR SCALES: D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb and Ab

  • Two Octaves
  • ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption in eighth notes
  • quarter note approximately M.M. = 120
  • Chromatic Scale (F)
    • Two octaves
    • ascending and descending
  • memorization required

Level 6:

MAJOR SCALES: all scales up to 4 sharps and 4 flats, written

  • Two Octaves
  • ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption in eighth notes
  • quarter note approximately M.M. = 120
  • Chromatic Scale (a—G)
    • Two octaves
    • ascending and descending
  • memorization required

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printable version of low brass requirements

Trombone, Baritone and Tuba:

Level 1:

MAJOR SCALES: Bb and Eb

  • One Octave
  • ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption
  • quarter note approximately M.M. = 120
  • memorization not required

Level 2:

MAJOR SCALES:
Bass Clef Baritone, Trombone and Tuba: F, Bb and Eb
Treble Clef Baritone: G, C and F

  • One Octave
  • ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption in eighth notes
  • quarter note approximately M.M. = 120
  • memorization required

Level 3:

MAJOR SCALES:
Bass Clef Baritone, Trombone and Tuba: F, Bb, EbAb and G
Treble Clef Baritone: G, C, F, Bb and A

  • One Octave
  • ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption in eighth notes
  • quarter note approximately M.M. = 120
  • Chromatic Scale:
    • treble clef baritone: G (two octaves)
    • trombone and bass clef baritone: G (two octaves)
    • tuba: Bb (one octave only)
  • memorization required

Level 4:

MAJOR SCALES:

  • Bass Clef Baritone, Trombone and Tuba:
    • F, Bb, Ab, G and A - two octaves
    • Eb, Db, D and C - one octave
  • Treble Clef Baritone:
    • G, C, Bb, A and B - two octaves
    • F, Eb, E and D - one octave
  • ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption in eighth notes
  • quarter note approximately M.M. = 120
  • Chromatic Scale:
    • any two octave chromatic scale
  • memorization required

Level 5:

MAJOR SCALES:

  • All should be played two octaves
  • ascending and descending
  • played slurred without interruption in eighth notes
  • quarter note approximately M.M. = 120
    C Instruments:C, C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db
    Bb Instruments:A, D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb
    Eb Instruments:E, A, D, G, C, F, Bb
    F Instruments:D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab
  • Chromatic Scales: Any two octave chromatic scale
  • Memorization Required

Level 6:

MAJOR SCALES:

  • Major Scales up to four sharps and four flats, written
  • two octaves except as noted below
  • played slurred in eighth notes
  • ascending and descending
  • quarter note: M.M. = 120
  • specifics:
    trombone/bass clef baritone/tuba:Major scales 2 octaves except D, C and Eb
    treble clef baritone:Major scales 2 octaves except E, D, F and Eb
  • Chromatic Scales: any two octave chromatic scale
  • Memorization Required

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printable version of piano requirements

Piano:

Level 1:

  • C Major Scale
    • contrary motion, starting on the same note, one octave quarter notes, two octaves eighth notes
    • parallel motion, one octave quarter notes ascending and descending
    • Cadence in root position
  • a minor Scale - all three forms in succession: natural, harmonic and melodic
    • parallel motion, one octave quarter notes ascending and descending
    • Cadence in root position
  • G Major Scale
    • Contrary motion, starting on the same note, one octave quarter notes, two octaves eighth notes
    • Parallel motion, one octave quarter notes ascending and descending
    • Cadence in root position
  • e minor scale - all three forms in succession: natural, harmonic and melodic
    • Parallel motion, one octave quarter notes ascending and descending
    • Cadence in root position

Level 2:

  • D Major, A Major and F Major Scales:
    • parallel motion, one octave quarter notes and two octaves eighth notes, ascending and descending
    • Arpeggios: one octave quarter notes and two octaves eighth notes, ascending and descending
    • Cadence in root position

Level 3:

  • E Major and B Major
    • parallel motion, one octave quarter notes, two octaves eighth notes, and three octaves triplets, ascending and descending
    • Arpeggios: one octave quarter notes, two octaves eighth notes, and three octaves triplets, ascending and descending
    • Cadence in root position

Level 4:

choose three Major and related minors from the following
   (use all three forms of the minor scales: natural, harmonic and melodic):

  • D Major/b minor; A Major/f# minor; E Major/c# minor; B Major/g# minor
    • parallel motion, two octaves, eighth notes
    • Arpeggios: two octaves eighth notes
    • Cadence in root position

Level 5:

choose four Major and related minor scales from the following:
F major/d minor; Bbmajor/g minor; Eb Major/c minor; Ab Major/f minor; Db Major/Bb minor

  • Major Scales:
    • parallel motion, four octaves, sixteenth notes
    • Arpeggios: four octaves, sixteenth notes
    • Cadence in root position
  • Minor Scales:
    • parallel motion, two octaves, sixteenth notes
      • (Use all three forms of the minor scales in succession — natural, harmonic and melodic)
    • Arpeggios: three octaves, sixteenth notes
    • Cadence in root position

Level 6:

choose five Sharp Major and five Flat Major scales with their related minor scales
   (Use all three forms of the minor scales in succession: natural, harmonic and melodic):

  • Major Scales:
    • Parallel motion, four octaves, sixteenth notes
    • Arpeggios, four octaves, sixteenth notes
    • Cadence in root position
  • Minor Scales:
    • Parallel motion, three octaves, sixteenth notes as follows:
      • Ascending: first octave natural minor; second octave harmonic minor; third octave melodic minor
      • descending: natural minor
    • Arpeggios, three octaves, sixteenth notes
    • Cadence in root position

Level 7:

An Etude of comparable level to the repertoire

Level 8:

An Etude of comparable level to the repertoire

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printable version of percussion requirements

Percussion:

Level 1, 2 and 3:

  • SNARE DRUM
    • required rudiments
      • Moderately open long roll with dynamics ff>p or p<ff
      • 5 and 9 stroke roll
      • 7 stroke roll, lead on left
      • flam accents 1 and 2
      • flam tap
      • single and double paradiddles
    • criteria in evaluation
      • Rudiments
      • Knowledge of tuning snare drum
      • Technique
      • Rhythm
      • Sticking
      • Dynamics
  • TYMPANI
    • requirements:
      • Single stroke roll with dynamics ff>p or p<ff
      • Students should be prepared to tune tympani to the desired pitches required in a piece
    • criteria in evaluation:
      • Rolls
      • Technique
      • Tuning
      • Rhythm
      • Dynamics
      • Sticking
  • MALLETS
    • Mallet players should be prepared to play an adjusted octave in range on the audition piece depending on the equipment available
    • required scales:
      • Bb, F, C, G, D played at moderate tempo in both directions
      • Chromatic scale of two octaves
    • criteria: similar to that of timpanists

Level 4, 5 and 6:

  • SNARE DRUM
    • required rudiments
      • Moderately open long roll with dynamics ff>p or p<ff
      • 5 and 9 stroke roll
      • 7 stroke roll, lead on left
      • flam accents 1 and 2
      • single and double paradiddles
      • single drag
      • ruff
      • double ratamacue
      • flamacue
    • criteria in evaluation
      • Rudiments
      • Knowledge of tuning
      • Technique
      • Rhythm
      • Sticking
      • Dynamics
  • TYMPANI
    • requirements:
      • Single stroke roll with dynamics ff>p or p<ff
      • Students should be prepared to tune tympani to the desired pitches required in a piece
    • criteria in evaluation:
      • Rolls
      • Technique
      • Tuning
      • Rhythm
      • Dynamics
      • Sticking
  • MALLETS
    • Mallet players should be prepared to play an adjusted octave in range on the audition piece depending on the equipment available
    • required scales:
      • 4 sharps to 4 flats, played at moderate tempo in both directions
      • Chromatic scale of two octaves
    • criteria: similar to that of timpanists

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