Senior Assessments/Graduation Standards
BRASS
- TRUMPET
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- BM
- A 60-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 4 contrasting pieces on at least 3 different instruments.
- Instrumental assessments and recitals in the BM may not repeat repertoire from previous assessments and recitals.
- Performance quality must be at or very close to a professional standard in tone, phrasing, endurance, range, articulation, technique, facility, etc.
- BM
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- BME
- A 30-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 3 contrasting pieces.
- Performance quality must be at or approaching a pre-professional level. One or two years away from achieving a professional standard of tone, phrasing, endurance, range, articulation, technique, facility, etc.
- A 30-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 3 contrasting pieces.
- BME
- HORN
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- BM
- A 60-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 4 contrasting pieces from a range of musical eras.
- Instrumental assessments and recitals in the BM may not repeat repertoire from previous assessments and recitals.
- Performance quality must be at or very close to a professional standard in tone, phrasing, endurance, range, articulation, technique, facility, etc. Understanding of musical expression must be demonstrated.
- BM
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- BME
- A 30-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 3 contrasting pieces from a range of musical eras.
- Performance quality must be at or approaching a pre-professional level. One or two years away from achieving a professional standard of tone, phrasing, endurance, range, articulation, technique, facility, etc. Understanding of musical expression must be demonstrated.
- A 30-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 3 contrasting pieces from a range of musical eras.
- BME
- TROMBONE
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- BM
- A 60-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 4 contrasting pieces.
- Instrumental assessments and recitals in the BM may not repeat repertoire from previous assessments and recitals.
- Performance quality must be at or very close to a professional standard in tone, phrasing, endurance, range, articulation, technique, facility, etc.
- BM
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- BME
- A 30-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 3 contrasting pieces.
- Performance quality must be at or approaching a pre-professional level. One or two years away from achieving a professional standard of tone, phrasing, endurance, range, articulation, technique, facility, etc.
- A 30-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 3 contrasting pieces.
- BME
- EUPHONIUM
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- BM
- A 60-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 4 contrasting pieces.
- Instrumental assessments and recitals in the BM may not repeat repertoire from previous assessments and recitals.
- Performance quality must be at or very close to a professional standard in tone, phrasing, endurance, range, articulation, technique, facility, etc.
- Upper register with a useable concert high Eb and a double pedal C.
- Fluency in Bb treble clef, as well as tenor clef.
- BM
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- BME
- A 30-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 3 contrasting pieces.
- Performance quality must be at or approaching a pre-professional level. One or two years away from achieving a professional standard of tone, phrasing, endurance, range, articulation, technique, facility, etc.
- Upper register consists of useable high concert C# and a pedal F.
- Fluency in Bb treble clef, as well as tenor clef.
- A 30-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 3 contrasting pieces.
- BME
- TUBA
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- BM
- A 60-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 4 contrasting pieces.
- Instrumental assessments and recitals in the BM may not repeat repertoire from previous assessments and recitals.
- Performance quality must be at or very close to a professional standard in tone, phrasing, endurance, range, articulation, technique, facility, etc.
- BM
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- BME
- A 30-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 3 contrasting pieces.
- Performance quality must be at or approaching a pre-professional level. One or two years away from achieving a professional standard of tone, phrasing, endurance, range, articulation, technique, facility, etc.
- A 30-minute (minimum) recital consisting of at least 3 contrasting pieces.
- BME
ORGAN
- BM
- A 60-minute (minimum) recital representing at least three periods and geographical areas, one of which should be a major Bach work.
- Instrumental assessments and recitals in the BM may not repeat repertoire from previous assessments and recitals.
- Students should display a strong measure of technical proficiency and musical maturity, and a thorough understanding of musical style and performance practice considerations.
PIANO
- BM
- A 60-minute (minimum) recital representing at least three periods, performed by memory.
- Instrumental assessments and recitals in the BM may not repeat repertoire from previous assessments and recitals.
- Students should display a strong measure of technical proficiency and musical maturity, and a thorough understanding of musical style.
- Recital must include a complete Classical sonata
- Collaborative repertoire may be included, not to exceed 25% of the 60-minute minimum playing time (ca 15 minutes). Collaborative repertoire does not need to be memorized.
- BME
- A 30-minute (minimum) recital that includes works from at least three different periods.
- Performance quality must be at or approaching a pre-professional level. At least 50% of the recital material is to be performed from memory.
STRINGS
- BM
- A 60-minute (minimum) recital of at least three complete major works in contrasting style prepared to the level of a conservatory student
- Collaborative repertoire may be included, not to exceed 25% of the 60-minute minimum playing time (ca 15 minutes)
- Instrumental assessments and recitals in the BM may not repeat repertoire from previous assessments and recitals.
- A 60-minute (minimum) recital of at least three complete major works in contrasting style prepared to the level of a conservatory student
- BME
- A 30-minute (minimum) recital of at least two complete works in contrasting style prepared to a level appropriate for public performance
- Collaborative repertoire may be included, but must be in addition to the 30 minute minimum time
- A 30-minute (minimum) recital of at least two complete works in contrasting style prepared to a level appropriate for public performance
VOICE
- BM
- A full recital (60 minutes of Music) in a variety of styles and languages; students should display an understanding of foreign language translation, an advanced understanding of stage deportment, and a thorough understanding of musical style.
- BME
- A Half recital (30 minutes of Music) in a variety of styles and languages; students should display an understanding of foreign language translation, a growing understanding of stage deportment, and a thorough understanding of musical style.
WOODWINDS
- BM
- A 60-minute recital performance of at least three works in contrasting styles from several eras, including one work for chamber ensemble
- Students should display a strong measure of technical proficiency on their instrument, advanced understanding of stage deportment, and a thorough understanding of musical style.
- Instrumental assessments and recitals in the BM may not repeat repertoire from previous assessments and recitals.
- BME
- A half-recital (30 minutes) of music in contrasting styles from several eras
- Students should display a strong measure of technical proficiency on their instrument, a growing understanding of stage deportment, and a thorough understanding of musical style.
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