Major Scales, Etudes and Fingering Charts
Brackets in each set represent LMEA District IV Honor Band Requirements.
These resources are offered as a reference only.
Since etudes and scales often change, please refer to the latest edition of the LMEA handbook for current requirements.
2023 - 2024
2027 - 2028
2031 - 2032
2024 - 2025
2028 - 2029
2032 - 2032
2025 - 2026
2029 - 2030
2033 - 2034
2026 - 2027
2030 - 2031
2034 - 2035
District IV Honor Band Scales
The following scales will be required for school terms beginning in:
Even Numbered Years (Concert Pitch) C, F, Bb, Gb, B, E, Chromatic
Odd Numbered Years (Concert Pitch) Eb, Ab, Db, A, D, G, Chromatic
2024 - 2025
2028 - 2029
2032 - 2033
2025 - 2026
2029 - 2030
2033 - 2034
2026 - 2027
2030 - 2031
2034 - 2035
2027 - 2028
2031 - 2032
2036 - 2037
All-State Scales
All major scales and chromatic scale are required each year.
Please refer to the official LMEA rules regarding requirements: