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 Percussion Percussionists use the NYSSMA Level 3-4 Requirements |