| A | B | C | D | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Master Musician Standards for Band | ||||
2 | Category | 3rd Class | 2nd Class | 1st Class | Master |
3 | Major Scales | Perform by memory major scales and arpeggios up to 4 sharps and flats. (Tempo: 60 bpm.) | Perform by memory major scales and arpeggios up to 4 sharps and flats. (Tempo: 88 bpm.) | Perform by memory major scales and arpreggios up to 4 sharps and flats. (Tempo: 116 bpm.) | Perform by memory major scales and arpeggios up to 4 sharps and flats. (Tempo: 144 bpm.) |
4 | Chromatic Scales | Perform by memory a Concert Bb chromatic scale, 1-octave. (Use eighth notes at quarter note = 60 bpm.) | Perform by memory a Concert Bb chromatic scale, 1-octave. (Use eighth notes at quarter note = 88 bpm.) | Perform by memory a Concert Bb chromatic scale, 1-octave. (Use eighth notes at quarter note = 116 bpm.) | Perform by memory a Concert Bb chromatic scale, 1-octave. (Use eighth notes at quarter note = 144 bpm.) |
5 | Rhythm Studies | Tap, count, and clap Rhythm Clapping Skill Set 1 with no mistakes. | Tap, count, and clap Rhythm Clapping Skill Set 2 with no mistakes. | Tap, count, and clap Rhythm Clapping Skill Set 3 with no mistakes. | Tap, count, and clap Rhythm Clapping Skill Set 4 with no mistakes. |
6 | Playing Exams | Receive a score of 70% average or higher on playing exams. | Receive a score of 80% average or higher on playing exams. | Receive a score of 80% average or higher on playing exams. | Receive a score of 90% average or higher on playing exams. |
7 | Winds | Sustain a steady long-tone for at least 20 seconds. (Flute/Tuba - 10 seconds) | Sustain a steady long-tone for at least 25 seconds. (Flute/Tuba - 12 seconds) | Sustain a steady long-tone for at least 30 seconds. (Flute/Tuba - 14 seconds) | Sustain a steady long-tone for at least 35 seconds. (Flute/Tuba - 16 seconds) |
8 | Percussion | 5-stroke roll; 7-stroke roll; 9-stroke roll, 17-stroke roll | Single paradiddle; Single paradiddle-diddle; flam; flam accent; flam-tap; flamacue | drag; single drag-tap; double drag-tap; single ratamacue; double ratamacue; triple ratamacue; 4-stroke ruff | Single Stroke Roll; Multiple Bounce/Closed roll: p<f>p; Double Stroke/Open Roll |
9 | Musicianship | Attend all performances and maintain an attitude that reflects pride and respect upon you and your performing ensemble. | Attend all performances and maintain an attitude that reflects pride and respect upon you and your performing ensemble. | Attend all performances and maintain an attitude that reflects pride and respect upon you and your performing ensemble. | Attend all performances and maintain an attitude that reflects pride and respect upon you and your performing ensemble. |
10 | Enrichment | None Required. | None Required. | Audition for an HCPSS honor group or perform a solo or ensemble during the current school year. | Audition for an HCPSS honor group and perform a solo or ensemble during the current school year. |
