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1 | GENERAL LEVEL | LEVEL | PRIVATE LESSON REQUIREMENT | SCALES/EXERCISES (recommendations below or equivalent) | REPERTOIRE (recommendations below or equivalent) | PROFICIENCY/SKILLS | ENSEMBLE REQUIREMENT | PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT | THEORY SKILLS: | CONCERT ATTENDANCE | LISTENING REQUIREMENT | ASSESSMENT/TESTING | ||||||||||||||||
2 | BEGINNER | LEVEL 1 - PIANO | Weekly 30 min 1 full year | Dozen-A-Day, Primer-Preliminary | Waxman Bk. 1; Bastien or Alfred Series | Proper hand position, articulation, reading and understanding notation and markings appropriate to level, solid foundation in technical development and memory skills | None | 2 public performances/year | Completion of Basic Theory - Level 1 | Two professional concerts per year with written report | PL-teacher guided (dept-recommended variety of styles & periods) | Adjudicated performance and written exam | ||||||||||||||||
3 | LEVEL 1 - STRINGS - Violin | Three (3) major scales from memory, one octave, ascending and descending in quarter notes at moderate speed | Completion of Suzuki Bk. 1 or any of the NYSSMA level 1. Solos | Proper bow hold, left-hand position, draw straight bow, tone production, correct posture in holding the instrument and a basic understanding of pitch and left hand finger placement. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7 | LEVEL 1 - STRINGS - Harp | None | From First-Grade Pieces for Harp by Marcel Grandjany & Jane Weidensaul, any pieces up through and including Step by Step; Sailing on a Lake by Christy-Lyn Marais | Recognize notes on Grand Staff, time signatures (2/4, 3/4, 4/4), note and rest values (eighth, quarter, half, dotted half, whole), dynamic symbols Use of 6 fingers (1, 2, 3 of each hand) and moderate two hands together Simple glissandi Lever Harp: Setting levers for key signatures, starting with BEA levers up, and tuning to C major Pedal Harp: Setting pedals for key signatures of up to two flats, or two sharps (major keys only) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | LEVEL 1 - VOICE | 1 octave scale in Ionian mode (C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C) Arpeggiate a major chord Interval recognition: Major and Minor 2nds and 3rds | 2 accompanied songs (language of choice) | Demonstrate Vocal Modes: Chest Voice (Thick Folds, speaking voice) on A in two octaves Breathy Head Voice (Stiff Folds) on C in two octaves Vocal Fry (Slack folds) Demonstrate Onsets: Glottal, Aspirated (gradual and abrupt) and Smooth on /a/ and /i/ | Dept. Listening assignments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | LEVEL 1 - WINDS/BRASS | Any 3 Major scales and arpeggios, one octave, from memory, moderate speed, ascending & descending, slurred and tongued in various patterns, relative minors optional. | NYSSMA Level 1 or comparable repertoire *from another graded list of repertoire (ABRSM, NFA, etc) | Air management, tone production, articulation, proper holding of instrument, hand position, posture (seated or standing). Individual instrument skills as may be covered in a typical beginner book. Sight-reading as appropriate for the individual student. | PL-teacher guided (dept-recommended variety of styles & periods) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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11 | ELEMENTARY (or ADVANCED BEGINNER) | LEVEL 2 - PIANO | Weekly 30 min 1 full year | Dozen-A-Day, Book 1 Scales - 1 octave, both hands, 3 of teacher's choice | Bach, Menuet in G Major Beethoven, Sonatina in G Major Schumann, Album for the Young or comparable Kabalevsky, Childrens Pieces | Demonstrate proficiency in performance of scales and exercises/etudes; perform all selections from memory adhering to markings in the score | None | 2 public performances/year | Completion of Basic Theory - Level 2 | Two professional concerts per year with written report | PL-teacher guided (dept-recommended variety of styles & periods) | Adjudicated performance and written exam | ||||||||||||||||
12 | LEVEL 2 - STRINGS - Violin | Three (3) major scales from memory, these can be one or two octaves depending of the difficulty of the key, ascending and descending at moderate tempo. | Complete one: Suzuki Book 2-3 Rieding or Seitz Concerto or any of the NYSSMA level 2 Solos | Rhythmic advancement bowing articulations and strokes - hooked bowing, slurs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | LEVEL 2 - STRINGS - Viola | Complete one: Suzuki Book 2-3 or any of the NYSSMA level 2 Solos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | LEVEL 2 - STRINGS - Cello | Rhythmic advancement, bowing articulations and strokes - hooked bowing, slurs, a basic undertanding of the left hand extension. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | LEVEL 2 - STRINGS - Bass | Three (3) major scales from memory, one octave ascending and descending in quarter notes at moderate tempo. | Rhythmic advancement bowing articulations and strokes - hooked bowing, slurs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | LEVEL 2 - STRINGS - Harp | Scales, hand over hand, both ascending and descending Arpeggios, hand over hand, both ascending and descending Chords with 3 notes per hand, rolled up and rolled down | From First Grade Pieces for Harp, Midnight Stars, Melissa, and El Número Uno From Junior Bach Collection by Pearl Chertok, Prelude in D Minor | Notes 2 octaves above and below middle C; 6/8 and 3/8 time signatures; ties Note values and rest values including sixteenth, dotted quarter,and dotted eighth notes Use of 8 fingers (1, 2, 3, and 4 of each hand) and frequent two hands together Increased vocabulary of dynamics and symbols Lever Harp: Setting levers properly for major keys up to 4 sharps, 3 flats Lever Harp: Changing at least 1 lever during a piece Pedal Harp: Setting pedals properly for major keys up to 4 sharps, and 4 flats Pedal Harp: Changing at least 1 pedal during a piece | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | LEVEL 2 - VOICE | Demonstrated proficiency on all lower level scales/exercises; 1 octave scale in Aeolian mode (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) 1 octave melodic minor scale 1 octave harmonic minor scale Arpeggiate a minor chord 1 octave ng siren at pp without a break in a comfortable range Interval recognition: Perfect 4th and 5ths | 2 accompanied songs (language of choice) 2 unaccompanied folk songs (language of choice) | Demonstrated proficiency on all lower level skills; Demonstrate Vocal Modes: Chest Mix Clear Head Voice (Thin Folds) Demonstrate vowel modification for higher pitches Demonstrate a hissing “s” for at least 15 seconds | Unison or 2-part chorus with min. 2 concerts/year Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | Dept. Listening assignments | ||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | LEVEL 2 - WINDS/BRASS | Any 3 Major scales and arpeggios, one octave, from memory, moderate speed, ascending & descending, slurred and tongued in various patterns, relative minors optional. | NYSSMA Level 2 or comparable repertoire *from another graded list of repertoire (ABRSM, NFA, etc) | Air management, tone production, articulation, proper holding of instrument, hand position, posture (seated or standing). Individual instrument skills as may be covered in a typical beginner book. Sight-reading as appropriate for the individual student. | Duets with teacher, possibly with another student or family member | PL-teacher guided (dept-recommended variety of styles & periods) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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20 | EARLY INTERMEDIATE (or INTERMEDIATE) | LEVEL 3 - PIANO | Weekly 45 min 1 full year | Czerny or Hanon Scales - 2 octaves, both hands, 12 of teacher's choice | CPE Bach, Sofeggietto or J.S. Bach, Inventions Clementi, Sonatina in C Major, Op. 36, No. 1 Chopin, Prelude, Waltz, or comparable Kabalevsky, Childrens Pieces | Demonstrate proficiency in performance of scales and exercises/etudes; perform all selections from memory adhering to markings in the score | Large or small ensemble experience including piano duo, piano accompaniment or chamber music Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | 3 public performances/year | Completion of Intermediate Theory - Level 1 | Three professional concerts per year with written report | PL-teacher guided (dept-recommended variety of styles & periods) | Adjudicated performance and written exam | ||||||||||||||||
21 | LEVEL 3 - STRINGS - Violin | Prepare: Seven (7) major scales from memory, Two (2) of the seven in two octaves, the rest in on octave ascending and decending in quarter notes at a moderate speed. Perform: One (1) of the two octave scales and two (2) of the one octave scales. All scales are chosen by the adjudicator. | Suzuki Book 3-4 Vivaldi, Concerto in A Minor Accolay, Concerto J.S. Bach, Double Concerto as well as solos from the NYSSMA level 3 | Ablity to demonstate a relaxed left and a well formed bow grip, straight bow stroke and a basic undestanding of shifting and extentions. Also the candidate should be able to perform various bowing articulations such as staccato, legato, slurs and hooked bows. | Large or small ensemble Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | LEVEL 3 - STRINGS - Viola | Suzuki Book 3-4 As well as any solo outlined in the NYSSMA level 3 manuel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | LEVEL 3 - STRINGS - Cello | Suzuki Book 3-4 Breval C major Sonata, Romberg E minor Sonata or any solo outlined in in the NYSSMA level 3 manuel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | LEVEL 3 - STRINGS - Bass | Prepare: seven major scales from memory, one of the seven in two octaves ascending and descending in quarter notes at a moderate speed | Suzuki Book 3-4 Progressive Repertoire for the Double Bass Vol. 2 - 3 as well as any solo in the NYSSMA level 3 manual | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | LEVEL 3 - STRINGS - Harp | Pieces or exercises to demonstrate at least one slide, and two harmonics (one for each hand) | From Suite of Eight Dances by Carlos Salzedo, Tango or Polka From Aquatintes by Bernard Andrès, any piece | Recognize and play ledger line notes both above and below the staff; 2/2 and cut-time time signatures Left hand harmonics, from middle C down to C one octave below Right hand harmonics, from middle C up to C one octave above Slides: both thumb and 4th finger in each hand Prés de la table; Ascending staccato in each hand separately, in a scale Increased tempo marking terminology (grave, larghetto, alla marcia, vivace, vivacissimo, etc.) Lever Harp: Set levers for 4 minor key signatures: c, f, g, and d. Pedal Harp: Set pedals for 4 minor key signatures: c, f, g, and d. | Ensemble duo experience with piano or another harp Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | LEVEL 3 - VOICE | Demonstrated proficiency on all lower level scales/exercises; 1 octave scale in Dorian mode (D, E, F, G, A, B, C, D) 1 octave scale in Phrygian Mode (E, F, G, A, B, C, D, E) Arpeggiate a half-diminished chord 1 octave diminished arpeggio | 4 accompanied songs (language of choice) 2 unaccompanied folk songs (language of choice) | Demonstrated proficiency on all lower level skills; Demonstrate Vocal Modes: Clear Head Voice (Thin Folds) | 3-part chorus with min. 4 concerts/year Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | Dept. Listening assignments | ||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | LEVEL 3 - WINDS/BRASS | Any 7 Major scales and arpeggios and their relative minors (melodic and/or harmonic), one or two octaves as appropriate, from memory, moderate speed, ascending & descending, slurred and tongued in various patterns | NYSSMA Level 3 or comparable repertoire *from another graded list of repertoire (ABRSM, NFA, etc) | Tone continues to improve (range increases, dynamics, fullness). Accents, double tonguing, staccato as appropriate. Work to develop speed in fingerings/positions. Intermediate-level method book skills, supplemented with etude books and teacher’s choice materials.Sight-reading as appropriate for the individual student. | Large or small ensemble experience (band, chamber group, duets w/teacher of friends/family Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | PL-teacher guided (dept-recommended variety of styles & periods) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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29 | INTERMEDIATE (or ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE) | LEVEL 4 - PIANO | Weekly 45 min 1 full year | Czerny or Hanon Scales - 4 octaves, both hands, 12 of teacher's choice | J.S. Bach, 2 and 3-part Inventions; mvmt from Suite or Partita Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven - any sonata mvmt Chopin, Prelude, Waltz, or comparable Kabalevsky, Childrens pieces | Demonstrate proficiency in performance of scales and exercises/etudes; perform all selections from memory adhering to markings in the score | Large or small ensemble experience including piano duo, piano accompaniment or chamber music Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | 3 public performances/year | Completion of Intermediate Theory - Level 2 | Three professional concerts per year with written report | PL-teacher guided (dept-recommended variety of styles & periods) | Adjudicated performance and written exam | ||||||||||||||||
30 | LEVEL 4 - STRINGS - Violin | Begin all 3-octave Major and Minor Scales Kreutzer, 42 Studies/Etudes | Suzuki Book 4-5 Vivaldi, Concerto in G Minor Haydn, Concerto in G Major Mozart, Viotti Concertos or any works that are outlined in the NSSMA manual level 4 | Beautiful Tone Fluid shifting in Second, Third, Fifth Positions Flexible LH and Bowing Techniques Double stops and Chords Sightreading Accuracy | Student chamber music or orchestra Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | LEVEL 4 - STRINGS - Viola | Suzuki Book 4-5 Seitz Student Concerto, Handel Sonatas, J.S. Bach Suites, Faure Apres un Reve or any works that are outlined in the SYSSMA manual level 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | LEVEL 4 - STRINGS - Cello | Begin all 3-octave Major and Minor Scales Dotzaur, Lee / etudes as well as thumb position studies | Suzuki Book 4-5 Squire pieces: Tarantella, Danse Rusitic, J.S Bach Suites, Vivaldi Sonatas, Marcello Sonatas and any works that are outlined in the NYSSMA manual level 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | LEVEL 4 - STRINGS - Bass | Begin 7 major scales from memory, one of the seven in two octaves the rest in 1 octave ascending and descending in quarter notes at a moderate tempo | Suzuki Book 4-5 Zimmerman Solos for the Double Bass Player, G. Giovannino Sonata in F Major as well as any works outlined in the NYSSMA manual level 4 | Beautiful Tone Fluid shifting of Positions Flexible LH and Bowing Techniques Sightreading Accuracy | Student chamber music, jazz ensemble, or orchestra Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | LEVEL 4 - STRINGS - Harp | Chords with 4 notes per hand, rolled up and rolled down 4-note 7th chords, played in arpeggios, both ascending and descending Scales, each hand alone (using crossing under/over technique), both ascending and descending | From Suite of Eight Dances by Carlos Salzedo, Rumba or Bolero First Arabesque by C. Debussy | 8va and 8vb, 12/8, 9/8, and 3/2 time signatures Étouffer technique, ascending and descending “Flat” palm octaves, ascending and descending Rhythmic glissandi Lever Harp: Setting levers properly for minor keys (harmonic) Pedal Harp: Setting pedals properly for major keys up to 7 sharps, and 7 flats | Student chamber music or orchestra Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | LEVEL 4 - VOICE | Demonstrated proficiency on all lower level scales/exercises; 1 octave scale in Lydian mode (F, G, A, B, C, D, E, F) 1 octave scale in Mixolydian mode (G, A, B, C, D, E, F, G) Arpeggiate a diminished chord 1 octave plus a 3rd ng siren at pp without a break Interval recognition: Tritones 2 octave ng slide at pp without a break | 4 accompanied songs (language of choice) 2 unaccompanied folk songs (language of choice) | Demonstrated proficiency on all lower level skills; Messa di voce over 12 beats at 84 bpm (6 beats crescendo, 6 beats decrescendo) Demonstrate a hissing “s” for at least 20 seconds | 3-part chorus with min. 4 concerts/year Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | Dept. Listening assignments | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | LEVEL 4 - WINDS/BRASS | Any 7 Major scales and arpeggios and their relative minors (melodic and/or harmonic), one or two octaves as appropriate, from memory, moderate speed, ascending & descending, slurred and tongued in various patterns | NYSSMA Level 4 or comparable repertoire *from another graded list of repertoire (ABRSM, NFA, etc) | Tone continues to improve (range increases, dynamics, fullness). Accents, double tonguing, staccato as appropriate. Work to develop speed in fingerings/positions. Intermediate-level method book skills, supplemented with etude books and teacher’s choice materials.Sight-reading as appropriate for the individual student. | Large and small ensemble experience Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | PL-teacher guided (dept-recommended variety of styles & periods) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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38 | EARLY ADVANCED | LEVEL 5 - PIANO | Weekly 60 min 1 full year | Czerny, Chopin, Liszt etudes Scales - 4 octaves, both hands, 24 of teacher's choice | J.S. Bach, Prelude & Fugue (complete); several mvmts from Suite or Partita Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven - any sonata mvmt (pref. complete) Chopin, Nocturne, Waltz, Scherzo, Ballade, etc. Prokofiev, Kabalevsky, sonata mvmts (or comparable) | Demonstrate proficiency in performance of scales and exercises/etudes; perform all selections from memory adhering to markings in the score | Large or small ensemble experience including piano duo, piano accompaniment or chamber music Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | 4 public performances/year | Completion of Advanced Theory - Level 1 | Four professional concerts per year with written report | PL-teacher guided (dept-recommended variety of styles & periods) | Adjudicated performance and written exam | ||||||||||||||||
39 | LEVEL 5 - STRINGS - Violin | Scales/Arpeggios - 3 and 4 octaves, all Major and Minor Don't, Rode, Fiorillo Etudes | Suzuki Book 6 Mendelssohn, Bruch, Saint-Saens, Wieniawski, Lalo Concertos Sarasate, Kreisler, Saint-Saens, Wieniawski show pieces | Fluent in all positions Fluent with all bow strokes, Correct usage of vibrato and shifting Advanced sightreading/Orchestra sightreading | Student chamber music or orchestra Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | LEVEL 5 - STRINGS - Viola | Scales/Arpeggios 3 octaves, all Major and Minor, Campagnolia as well as any violin etude transcriptions | Suzuki Book 6 Schumann Machenbilder, Stamitz Concerto, Hindemith Trauermusik or other works listed in the NYSSMA level 5 manual | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | LEVEL 5 - STRINGS - Cello | Scales/Arpeggios - 3 and 4 octaves, all Major and Minor Lee, Grutzmacher, Popper, Piatti, Etudes | J.S. Bach Solo Cello Suites, Faure Elegie, Glazunov, Chant du Menestrel, Concertos by Saint-Saens, Boccherini, Haydn, Lalo and other works listed in the NYSSMA level 5 manual | Fluent in positions up to 7th. Understanding of thumb position, use of vibrato and shifting as well as the ablity to read in tenor clef. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | LEVEL 5 - STRINGS - Bass | Follow the scales and guidelines listed in the NYSSMA level 5 manual. Prepare E, F,F#/Gb and G in two octaves. Etudes by Simandl, Hrabe | I. Dragonetti Andante, G. Marcello Sonatas in E Minor and F Major, Vivaldi Sonata in A minor, Rachmaninov Vocalise and other works listed in the NYSSMA level 5 manual | Fluent in all positions Fluent with all bow strokes, Correct usage of vibrato and shifing Usage of thumb position, and reading tenor clef. Advanced sightreading/Orchestra sightreading | Student chamber music, jazz ensemble, or orchestra Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | LEVEL 5 - STRINGS - Harp | Inversions of major triads and V7 chords A piece with the use of at least four special techniques, i.e. étouffer, prés de la table, harmonics, slides, glissando, etc. | Nocturne by M. Glinka Chanson dans la Nuit by C. Salzedo | Double harmonics using one hand only Double glissandi using two fingers of one hand 5/8 and 7/8 time signatures; Circle of 5ths major keys and key signatures only Lever Harp: a piece with at least six lever changes Pedal Harp: a piece with at least six pedal changes Pedal Harp: Double pedaling - simultaneous use of feet | Ensemble duo experience with piano or another harp Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | LEVEL 5 - VOICE | Demonstrated proficiency on all lower level scales/exercises; 1 octave scale in Locrian mode (B, C, D, E, F, G, A, B) Arpeggiate a minor 7th chord Arpeggiate a major 7th chord 2 octave ng siren at pp without a break Interval Recognition: Major and minor 6ths and 7ths | 6 accompanied songs (language of choice) 2 unaccompanied folk songs (language of choice) (Specialized track) | Demonstrated proficiency on all lower level skills; Messa di voce over 12 beats at 60 bpm (6 beats crescendo, 6 beats decrescendo) | Mixed (4-part) chorus with min. 4 concerts/year Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | Dept. Listening assignments | ||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | LEVEL 5 - WINDS/BRASS | All 15 M scales and arpeggios and their relative or parallel minors (melodic AND harmonic), one, two or three octaves as appropriate, from memory, moderate speed, ascending and descending, slurred and tongued in various patterns | NYSSMA Level 5 or comparable repertoire *from another graded list of repertoire (ABRSM, NFA, etc) | Tone develops mature characteristics (vibrato, command of tone colors, dynamic control, other skills as instrument-appropriate). Articulation increases in speed and styles. Fingerings and positions are fluent and fast. Experience with uncommon meters. Advanced-level method book skills, supplemented with etude books and teacher’s choice materials. Sight-reading as appropriate for the individual student.Orchestral excerpts at teacher’s discretion | Large and small ensemble experience Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | PL-teacher guided (dept-recommended variety of styles & periods) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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47 | ADVANCED | LEVEL 6 - PIANO | Weekly 60 min 1 full year | Czerny, Chopin, Liszt etudes Scales - 4 octaves, both hands, all teacher's choice | J.S. Bach, Prelude & Fugue (complete); Suite or Partita (complete) Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven - any sonata (complete) Chopin, Nocturne, Waltz, Scherzo, Ballade,; Schumann, Brahms Prokofiev, Kabalevsky, sonata (complete), or comparable | Demonstrate proficiency in performance of scales and exercises/etudes; perform all selections from memory adhering to markings in the score | Large or small ensemble experience including piano duo, piano accompaniment or chamber music Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | Full Recital | Completion of Advanced Theory - Level 2 | Four professional concerts per year with written report | PL-teacher guided (dept-recommended variety of styles & periods) | Adjudicated performance and written exam | ||||||||||||||||
48 | LEVEL 6 - STRINGS - Violin | Scales/Arpeggios -- all Major and Minor Paganini, Gavinies Etudes | Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Sibelius Beethoven Concertos or any work listed in the NYSSMA Level 6 Manual. A student working toward this level 6 accreditation can play any advanced work but should have the work well polished. | Extended violin techniques Advanced sightreading Audition preparation | Youth Symphony membership as well as Chamber Music experience Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | LEVEL 6 - STRINGS - Viola | Any advanced etude, all scales/arpeggios, This should be a well polished technical performance. | Any advanced viola concerto such as Bartok or Walton. A student working toward this level 6 accreditation can play any advanced work but should have the work well polished. | Extended viola techniques Advanced sightreading Audition preparation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | LEVEL 6 - STRINGS - Cello | Any advanced etude, all scales/arpeggios, This should be a well polished technical performance. | Dvorak, Haydn, Lalo, Schumann Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations, Shostakovich Concertos. Any other works listed as level 6 in the NYSSMA manual. A student working toward this level 6 accreditation can play any advanced work but should have the work well polished. | Extended Cello techniques Advanced sightreading Audition preparation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | LEVEL 6 - STRINGS - Bass | Any Advanced etude, all scales/arpeggios | M. Bruch Prayer no. 1. from Jewish Life, Faure Elegy Op. 24, Bottesini Fantasy on a Theme from Bellini's "La Sonnambula", Dittersdorf Bass Concertos. Drangonetti Bass Concerto, Koussevitzky Bass Concerto. A student working toward this level 6 accreditation can play any advanced work but should have the work well polished. | Extended Bass techniques Advanced sightreading Audition preparation | Youth Symphony or Jazz ensemble experience Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | LEVEL 6 - STRINGS - Harp | Complicated glissandi à la “Scintillation” by C. Salzedo Inversions of all triads and 7th chords (both major and minor) | La Source by Alphonse Hasselmans, Scintillation by C. Salzedo, "Interlude" from A Ceremony of Carols by B. Britten Lever Harp: Concerto (ex: O’Carolan’s Concerto, Handel Concerto in B-flat arr. for Lever Harp, Mark Mitchell, Concerto in Three Movements, Greensleeves with orchestra Pedal Harp: Concerto with orchestra or piano accompaniment (ex: Handel Concerto in B-flat, Mozart Concerto in C Major, Debussy Danses Sacrée et Profane) | Enharmonic Respellings Polyrhythms such as 2 vs. 3, and 3 vs. 4, as in H. Renié exercises Full circle of fifths, and all key signatures, major and minor Lever Harp: Changing multiple levers in a piece (7 levers or beyond) Pedal Harp: Setting pedals properly for minor keys Pedal Harp: Cross pedaling - both left foot use of a right pedal, and right foot use of a left pedal | Student chamber music (duo or larger, instrument other than harp or piano) or large ensemble (orchestra or harp ensemble) Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | LEVEL 6 - VOICE | Demonstrated proficiency on all lower level scales/exercises; Full range octave slide at pp without a break | 16 songs (total duration of at least 50 minutes of music) in a variety of styles and genres | Demonstrated proficiency on all lower level skills; Demonstrate a hissing “s” for at least 30 seconds | Mixed (4-part) chorus with min. 4 concerts/year Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | Dept. Listening assignments | ||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | LEVEL 6 - WINDS/BRASS | All 15 M scales and arpeggios and their relative or parallel minors (melodic AND harmonic), one, two or three octaves as appropriate, from memory, moderate speed, ascending and descending, slurred and tongued in various patterns. | NYSSMA Level 6 or comparable repertoire *from another graded list of repertoire (ABRSM, NFA, etc) | Tone develops mature characteristics (vibrato, command of tone colors, dynamic control, other skills as instrument-appropriate). Articulation increases in speed and styles. Fingerings and positions are fluent and fast. Experience with uncommon meters. Advanced-level method book skills, supplemented with etude books and teacher’s choice materials. Sight-reading as appropriate for the individual student.Orchestral excerpts at teacher’s discretion | Advanced level large and small ensemble experience Note: May be an Indian Hill ensemble or school-based ensemble. | PL-teacher guided (dept-recommended variety of styles & periods) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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