Select your level to view the requirements for your concert ensemble.
Musicianship Standards - Level I | |||||||||
| First Quarter | |||||||||
| 1. Perform the following major scales from memory: F, B♭, E♭. |
Private Lesson I
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| 2. Perform the chromatic scale, two octaves, in eighth notes at 𝅘𝅥 = 100. | |||||||||
| 3. Be able to count all the rhythms on the Level I Rhythm Sheet. | |||||||||
| Second Quarter | |||||||||
| 4. Perform the following major scales from memory: C, A♭, D♭. |
Private Lesson II
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| 5. Prepare a selected musical exercise, paying attention to all musical detail. | |||||||||
| 6. Pass the Level I Terminology Quiz. | |||||||||
| Third Quarter | |||||||||
| 7. Perform the following major scales from memory: G, D, G♭. |
Private Lesson III
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| 8. Perform a sight-reading selection to the director's satisfaction. | |||||||||
| 9. Perform a solo or ensemble of FBA Grade III or higher. | |||||||||
| Fourth Quarter | |||||||||
| 10. Perform the following major scales from memory: A, E, B. |
Private Lesson IV
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| 11. Attend an approved professional instrumental music performance. | |||||||||
| 12. Prepare a report on two great performers on your instrument, focusing on recordings to which you have listened. | |||||||||
Musicianship Standards - Level II | |||||||||
| First Quarter | |||||||||
| 1. Perform the following natural minor scales from memory: D, G, C. |
Private Lesson I
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| 2. Perform the chromatic scale, two octaves, in eighth notes at 𝅘𝅥 = 110. | |||||||||
| 3. Be able to count all the rhythms on the Level II Rhythm Sheet. | |||||||||
| Second Quarter | |||||||||
| 4. Perform the following natural minor scales from memory: A, F, B♭. |
Private Lesson II
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| 5. Prepare a selected musical exercise, paying attention to all musical detail. | |||||||||
| 6. Pass the Level II Terminology Quiz. | |||||||||
| Third Quarter | |||||||||
| 7. Perform the following natural minor scales from memory: E, B, E♭. |
Private Lesson III
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| 8. Perform a sight-reading selection to the director's satisfaction. | |||||||||
| 9. Perform a solo or ensemble of FBA Grade III or higher. | |||||||||
| Fourth Quarter | |||||||||
| 10. Perform the following natural minor scales from memory: F♯, C♯, G♯. |
Private Lesson IV
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| 11. Attend an approved professional instrumental music performance. | |||||||||
| 12. Prepare a report on two great performers on your instrument, focusing on recordings to which you have listened. | |||||||||
Musicianship Standards - Level III | |||||||||
| First Quarter | |||||||||
| 1. Perform the following harmonic minor scales from memory: D, G, C. |
Private Lesson I
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| 2. Perform the chromatic scale, two octaves, in eighth notes at 𝅘𝅥 = 125. | |||||||||
| 3. Be able to count all the rhythms on the Level III Rhythm Sheet. | |||||||||
| Second Quarter | |||||||||
| 4. Perform the following harmonic minor scales from memory: A, F, B♭. |
Private Lesson II
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| 5. Prepare a selected musical exercise, paying attention to all musical detail. | |||||||||
| 6. Pass the Level III Terminology Quiz. | |||||||||
| Third Quarter | |||||||||
| 7. Perform the following harmonic minor scales from memory: E, B, E♭. |
Private Lesson III
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| 8. Perform a sight-reading selection to the director's satisfaction. | |||||||||
| 9. Perform a solo or ensemble of FBA Grade IV or higher. | |||||||||
| Fourth Quarter | |||||||||
| 10. Perform the following harmonic minor scales from memory: F♯, C♯, G♯. |
Private Lesson IV
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| 11. Attend an approved professional instrumental music performance. | |||||||||
| 12. Prepare a report on the history of your instrument, focusing on at least three famous performers. | |||||||||
