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Each member of the Wind Ensemble must correctly perform the scales listed below. All scales must be played from memory. All of the required scales can be found in the book, Foundations for Superior Performance.
I will evaluate your performance of each scale based on the criteria below.
* Correct notes
* Steady tempo
* Correct posture/hand position
* Tone quality (focus on this! )
Sophomores will perform major scales*. Juniors will perform natural minor scales*. Seniors will perform the chromatic scales on pgs 46-47. Each scale is worth 20 points (240 points total). Scales will be done in class with the metronome set at 94. To check for comprehension, I may ask you to: give the key signature, “spell” the scale, or name specific notes. If you want to finish ahead of schedule, you may play them for me at tutorial. No extra credit; if you are prepared, you won’t need it. There will be no re-takes.
Date Key (concert pitch)
Oct. 30th A
Nov. 6th E
Nov. 13th B
Nov. 20th F#/Gb
Nov. 25th Db
Dec. 4th Ab
Dec. 11th Eb
Dec. 18th Bb
Jan. 8th F
Jan. 15th C
Jan. 22nd G
Jan. 27th D
Number of Octaves to Perform |
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| Key | Date |
Flute |
Oboe |
Clarinet |
Bass Clarinet |
Bassoon |
Alto & Bari |
Tenor |
Trumpet |
Horn |
Low Brass |
|
Bb |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
|
F |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
|
C |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
G |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
|
|
D |
2 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
A |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
|
E |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
|
|
B |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
|
|
F#/Gb |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
|
|
Db |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
Ab |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
|
Eb |
2 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Some free advice from your friendly, neighborhood band director…..