LEVEL 1 MASTERY-BASED

LEVEL 1 MASTERY-BASED

COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC CURRICULUM

Refer to grading policy for specifics on determining your band grade

There are 9 areas of mastery required of each individual band member. These areas represent the various skills that will enhance an individual’s overall musicianship and are strongly aligned with the state and county music education curricular expectations.

Number	Content
	Perform a chromatic scale, one octave on any starting note, @ q =90, with ♫ as the rhythm.
	Perform the following scales, one octave, @ q =90, in any rhythmic and articulation pattern: C-F-Bb-Eb-Ab-Db major, as well as g and c minor.
	Perform three major scales that are chromatically adjacent, one octave with arpeggio, for example, Bb concert-B concert-C concert
	Perform without error one exercise from 40 Rhythmical Studies, to be selected from #3-7.
	WW: Perform 2 sets of arpeggios (Bb-Eb Concert) from page 48 in Foundations for Superior Performance, @ q =90, with ♫ as the rhythm, any articulation pattern Brass: perform 3 lip slurs from Warm-up Set #1 or #2, in Foundations for Superior Performance @ q =90. Percussion: Perform the following Exercises in Foundations for Superior Performance: Page 50. Pattern 1, Page 51 Pattern 2, page 54 Option 1,and page 56 Option 1 @ q =80
	Perform the Mini scale and Scale Patterns from 2 of the following concert keys: C-F-Bb-Eb-Ab-Db major, @ q =90, in articulation pattern #1
	Perform from memory the music for the marching show with attention to accuracy and musical detail. Must be completed during 1^st 6 –weeks. Cannot be waived.
	Pass a reading comprehension test on a musical topic as well as a test of musical terms with a grade of 80% or higher.
	Complete the District Honor Band Audition and get selected for the ensemble. OR Participate in Solo and Ensemble Festival (either in a solo or an ensemble) and earn an Excellent rating or higher. OR Perform a Solo at one of our Concerts (Band or Jazz Band). OR Perform a complete solo from the standard repertoire for your instrument, as assigned by Dr. Poor.

Most of the practice necessary to complete these requirements can be done in the band class. The amount of practice will vary from individual-to-individual based on their level of musical skill. On average, most students will need 20-30 minutes a day of quality practice time outside of class to earn an A in this class, which is a relatively small amount of homework time compared to other classes. For some requirements (#2,. 3, 4, 5, 6,) half-credit can be earned by competing half or greater of the requirement. In addition, Dr. Poor will be available for tutoring, assistance, and coaching on designated days after school, which will be announced in class at the beginning of each week. If you want help, please report to the band room immediately after school on those days and/or make an appointment on another day to be mutually agreed upon. Students will have opportunities in class to compete these requirements on designated "Sign-Off" days, most often this will be Tuesday’s. THE STUDENT HAS THE ENTIRE TERM TO COMPLETE THESE REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT # 7 (Perform marching music) which must be completed prior to end of 1^st 6 weeks.

LEVEL 2 MASTERY-BASED

COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC CURRICULUM

Refer to grading policy for specifics on determining your band grade

Number	Content
	Perform a chromatic scale, TWO octaves on any starting note, @ q =110, with ♫ as the rhythm.
	Perform the following scales, one octave, @ q =90, in any rhythmic and articulation pattern: G-C-F-Bb-Eb-Ab-Db-Gb major, as well as g, d, f, and c minor. (Concert Keys)
	Perform Five major scales that are chromatically adjacent, one octave with arpeggio, for example, Ab concert-A concert-Bb concert-B concert-C concert,
	Perform without error one exercise from 40 Rhythmical Studies, to be selected from #8-12.
	WW: Perform 2 sets of arpeggios (C-Ab-Concert) from page 48 in Foundations for Superior Performance, @ q =100, with ♫ as the rhythm, any articulation pattern Brass: perform 3 lip slurs from Warm-up Set #3, in Foundations for Superior Performance @ q =110. Percussion: Perform the following Exercises in Foundations for Superior Performance: Page 49. Pattern 1, Page 51 Pattern 2, page 54 Option 3, page 56 Option 2 @ q =90
	Perform the Scale Patterns and Scale in 3^rd from 2 of the following concert keys: G-C-F-Ab-Db-Gb major, @ q =110, in articulation pattern #2
	Perform from memory the music for the marching show with attention to accuracy and musical detail. Must be completed during 1^st 6 –weeks. Cannot be waived.
	Pass a reading comprehension test on a musical topic as well as a test of musical terms with a grade of 80% or higher.
	Complete the District Honor Band Audition and get selected for the ensemble. OR Participate in Solo and Ensemble Festival (either in a solo or an ensemble) and earn an Excellent rating or higher. OR Perform a Solo at one of our Concerts (Band or Jazz Band). OR Perform a complete solo from the standard repertoire for your instrument, as assigned by Dr. Poor.

LEVEL 3 MASTERY-BASED

COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC CURRICULUM

Refer to grading policy for specifics on determining your band grade

Number	Content
	Perform a chromatic scale, TWO octaves on any starting note, @ q =132, with ♫ as the rhythm.
	Perform the following scales, TWO octaves (when appropriate), @ q =132, in any rhythmic and articulation pattern: 12 Major Scales. You will draw four scales at random when completing this requirement.
	Perform Five major scales that are chromatically adjacent, two octaves with arpeggio, for example, Ab concert-A concert-Bb concert-B concert-C concert
	Perform without error one exercise from 40 Rhythmical Studies, to be selected from #13-16.
	WW: Perform 3 sets of arpeggios (F-Db-Gb Concert) from page 48 in Foundations for Superior Performance, @ q =100, with ♫ as the rhythm, any articulation pattern Brass: perform 3 lip slurs from Warm-up Set #3, in Foundations for Superior Performance @ q =132. Percussion: Perform the following Exercises in Foundations for Superior Performance: Page 49. Pattern 2, Page 52 Pattern 2, and page 55 Option 4, page 56 option 3 @ q =100
	Perform the Scale Pattern#2, Scale in 3^rd,and Intervals from 2 of the following concert keys: D-G-C-Db-Gb-B major, @ q =120, in articulation pattern #3
	Perform from memory the music for the marching show with attention to accuracy and musical detail. Must be completed during 1^st 6 –weeks. Cannot be waived.
	Pass a reading comprehension test on a musical topic as well as a test of musical terms with a grade of 85% or higher.
	Complete the District Honor Band Audition and get selected for the ensemble. OR Participate in Solo and Ensemble Festival (either in a solo or an ensemble) and earn an Excellent rating or higher. OR Perform a Solo at one of our Concerts (Band or Jazz Band). OR Perform a complete solo from the standard repertoire for your instrument, as assigned by Dr. Poor.

LEVEL 4 MASTERY-BASED

COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC CURRICULUM

Refer to grading policy for specifics on determining your band grade

Number	Content
	Perform a *full range chromatic scale, as written on Page 45 of the Foundations for Superior Performance* book,** @ q =90, with ♫ as the rhythm.
	Perform the following scales, TWO octaves (when appropriate), @ q =100, in any rhythmic and articulation pattern: 12 Pure Minor Scales. You will draw four scales at random when completing this requirement.
	Perform Five major scales that are chromatically adjacent, two octaves with arpeggio q =110, for example, Ab concert-A concert-Bb concert-B concert-C concert
	Perform without error one exercise from 40 Rhythmical Studies, to be selected from #17-20.
	WW: Perform 3 sets of arpeggios (F-Db-Gb Concert) from page 48 in Foundations for Superior Performance, @ q =110, with ♫ as the rhythm, any articulation pattern Brass: perform 3 lip slurs from Warm-up Set #3, in Foundations for Superior Performance @ h =90. Percussion: Perform the following Exercises in Foundations for Superior Performance: Page 53. Pattern 1, Page 53 Pattern 2, and page 55 Option 5, page 57 option 4 @ q =100
	Perform the Triads and Chord Study #1 and 2 from 2 of the following concert keys: D-G-C-Db-Gb-B major, @ q =80, in articulation pattern #4
	Perform from memory the music for the marching show with attention to accuracy and musical detail. Must be completed during 1^st 6 –weeks. Cannot be waived.
	Pass a reading comprehension test on a musical topic as well as a test of musical terms with a grade of 85% or higher.
	Complete the District Honor Band Audition and get selected for the ensemble. OR Participate in Solo and Ensemble Festival (either in a solo or an ensemble) and earn an Excellent rating or higher. OR Perform a Solo at one of our Concerts (Band or Jazz Band). OR Perform a complete solo from the standard repertoire for your instrument, as assigned by Dr. Poor.

LEVEL 5 MASTERY-BASED

COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC CURRICULUM

Refer to grading policy for specifics on determining your band grade

Number	Content
	Perform a *full range chromatic scale, as written on Page 45 of the Foundations for Superior Performance* book,** @ q =110, with ♫ as the rhythm.
	Perform the following scales, TWO octaves (when appropriate), @ q =100, in any rhythmic and articulation pattern: 12 Harmonic Minor Scales. You will draw four scales at random when completing this requirement.
	Perform Five major scales that are chromatically adjacent, two octaves with arpeggio q =132, for example, Ab concert-A concert-Bb concert-B concert-C concert
	Perform without error one exercise from 40 Rhythmical Studies, to be selected from #21-24.
	WW: Perform 2 sets of arpeggios (A-D-G Concert) from page 48 in Foundations for Superior Performance, @ q =110, with ♫ as the rhythm, any articulation pattern Brass: perform 3 lip slurs from Warm-up Set #4 in Foundations for Superior Performance or the Lip Slur Handout @ h =100. Percussion: Perform the following Exercises in Foundations for Superior Performance: page 57 option 5, Page 58 option 1, Page 58 option 2, page 58 option 3 @ q =100.
	Perform the Triads and Chord Study #1 and 2 from 2 of the following concert keys: D-Db-Gb-B-E major, @ q =100, in articulation pattern #5.
	Perform from memory the music for the marching show with attention to accuracy and musical detail. Must be completed during 1^st 6 –weeks. Cannot be waived.
	Pass a reading comprehension test on a musical topic as well as a test of musical terms with a grade of 90% or higher.
	Complete the District Honor Band Audition and get selected for the ensemble. OR Participate in Solo and Ensemble Festival (either in a solo or an ensemble) and earn an Excellent rating or higher. OR Perform a Solo at one of our Concerts (Band or Jazz Band). OR Perform a complete solo from the standard repertoire for your instrument, as assigned by Dr. Poor.

LEVEL 6 MASTERY-BASED

COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC CURRICULUM

Refer to grading policy for specifics on determining your band grade

Number	Content
	Perform a *full range chromatic scale, as written on Page 45 of the Foundations for Superior Performance* book,** @ q =120, with ♫ as the rhythm.
	Perform the following scales, TWO octaves (when appropriate), @ q =100, in any rhythmic and articulation pattern: 12 Melodic Minor Scales. You will draw four scales at random when completing this requirement.
	Perform Five major scales that are chromatically adjacent, two octaves with arpeggio q =132, for example, Ab concert-A concert-Bb concert-B concert-C concert
	Perform without error one exercise from 40 Rhythmical Studies, to be selected from #25-30.
	WW: Perform 2 sets of arpeggios (E-B-A Concert) from page 48 in Foundations for Superior Performance, @ q =110, with ♫ as the rhythm, any articulation pattern Brass: perform 3 lip slurs from Warm-up Set #4 in Foundations for Superior Performance or the Lip Slur Handout @ h =120. Percussion: Perform the following Exercises in Foundations for Superior Performance: page 57 option 5, Page 58 option 1, Page 58 option 2, page 58 option 3 @ q =100.
	Perform the Triads and Chord Study #1 and 2 from 2 of the following concert keys: Db-Gb-E major, @ q =120, in articulation pattern #6.
	Perform from memory the music for the marching show with attention to accuracy and musical detail. Must be completed during 1^st 6 –weeks. Cannot be waived.
	Pass a reading comprehension test on a musical topic as well as a test of musical terms with a grade of 90% or higher.
	Complete the District Honor Band Audition and get selected for the ensemble. OR Participate in Solo and Ensemble Festival (either in a solo or an ensemble) and earn an Excellent rating or higher. OR Perform a Solo at one of our Concerts (Band or Jazz Band). OR Perform a complete solo from the standard repertoire for your instrument, as assigned by Dr. Poor.

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