Students playing in the Green Canyon Symphonic Band will be provided these bench marks for a passing grade. Bench Marks are broken down into 3 categories: 1) Scales 2) Etudes and Solos 3) Rhythm

Scales

Students will need to pass off both their major and parallel minor scales by May 20th! These can be done through a video submission on Canvas or in person with Mr. Andersen.

Scales need to be 1 octave, at a minimum of 92bpm.

Use a video and make sure you are visible in the video.

Etude

Etudes and Solos are broken up into 3 segments throughout the school year. The first segment is the Audition for All-state. Students will need to pass them off in early November. The second segment is required participation in School Solo and Ensembles on March 4th. Solos will be performed for a grade at School S&E. The last segment will be another etude that will need to submitted for a grade in early May.

The 3rd segment etude will be Solo 3A, the student can choose which ending they take.

Rhythms

Rythms are broken into 3 segments through the school year. Students will need to pass of Rhythms 12-15 by May 20th.