All playing tests will be done in class in front of one another and are graded on a pass (100 points) or fail (50 points) basis. Students who choose not to play will receive 0 points. To pass the playing test students should be able to play the selected material with correct notes and rhythms in time (with a metronome), with appropriate tone, and with proper posture and hand position. Students will be given multiple opportunities to pass off the material, however all tests must be passed off by the Friday of the 8th week of the quarter.
Intermediate Band Playing Tests-Quarter 1
Daily Routine #1
Essential Elements #9
Chromatic Scale Cell #7
Bb Major Scale and Arpeggio (Essential Elements #159)
Essential Elements #22
Eb Major Scale and Arpeggio (Essential Elements # 163)
Intermediate Band Playing Tests-Quarter 2
Essential Elements #29
F Scale and Arpeggio (Essential Elements # 167)
Essential Elements #43
Essential Elements #54
Ab Major Scale and Arpeggio (Essential Elements # 171)
Chromatic Scale Cell #12
Intermediate Band Playing Tests-Quarter 3
Essential Elements #65
Essential Elements #71
Essential Elements#74
Essential Elements#78
Essential Elements#89
C Major Scale (Essential Elements 175)
Intermediate Band Playing Test-Quarter 4
Essential Elements #106
Essential Elements #114
Essential Elements #122
Essential Elements #138
Essential Elements #141
Essential Elements #143