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Junior High Band Scale Requirements

  • Any Seven (7) Major scales must be memorized.
  • Memorize & Perform chromatic scale (see scale page for specific requirements for each instrument)
  • Judge will select three (3) major scales to be performed.
  • Major Scales will be performed: one octave ascending and descending from memory using the quarter & 6 eighth notes pattern @ quarter note = 100.
  • Chromatic Scale will be performed in straight eighth notes ascending and descending @ quarter note = 100.
  • See chart below for Chromatic Scale Requirements.
Woodwinds
Flute
Clarinet
Oboe
Bassoon
Alto/Bass Clarinet
​Saxophone Family

​Brass
Trumpet / Baritone TC
Horn
Trombone / Baritone BC
​Tuba

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Percussion
Percussionists use the NYSSMA Level 3-4 Requirements
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    • Band Audition Lists >
      • Elementary
      • Junior High
      • Senior High
    • Orchestra Audition Lists >
      • Elementary
      • Junior High
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    • Jazz Audition Lists >
      • Junior High Jazz Band
      • Senior High Jazz Band
      • Senior High Vocal Jazz
    • Band Scales Requirements >
      • Elementary
      • Junior High
      • Senior High
    • Orchestra Scales Requirements >
      • Elementary
      • Junior High
      • Senior High
    • Jazz Scales Requirements and Improvisation Info >
      • Junior High Jazz Band
      • Senior High Jazz Band
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