BRASS INSTRUMENTS
Repertoire Requirements
- Divisions I and II
Two compositions from contrasting style periods, one from memory. - Division III
Two Compositions from contrasting style periods. Memorization is optional.
Theory/Technique Requirements
- Division I ( Grades 3 - 6)
Major scales of F Bb G D C A for one octave in player’s range, moderate tempo, in rhythm, all slurred, all tongued. - Division II ( Grades 7 - 9)
Add to Division I requirements another flat and another sharp major scale,
and melodic minors a d g c f e b f# and c#. Also two octave chromatic scale in player’s range. - Division III ( Grades 10 -12 )
All major and melodic minor scales, moderate speed, same rhythm. Chromatic scale throughout player’s range.