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Master Musician Standards

The Master Musician Standards are aimed at providing students a means of charting their musical growth, as well as providing a tool for student motivation.  The standards are split into four categories as shown below.  The hope is that students will strive to meet the standards for each level and take pride in achieving the highest level possible.  I am currently exploring ways to reward and recognize students for the achievement of these standards at our annual awards picnic at the end of the year. 

Master Musician Standards for Band
Category 3rd Class 2nd Class 1st Class Master
Major Scales Perform by memory major scales up to 2 sharps and flats, 1-octave. Perform by memory major scales up to 3 sharps and flats, 1-octave. Perform by memory major scales up to 4 sharps and flats, 1-octave. Perform by memory major scales up to 4 sharps and flats, 2-octaves when possible. 
Chromatic Scales Perform by memory a Concert Bb chromatic scale, 1-octave. Perform by memory a Concert Bb chromatic scale, 1-octave. Perform by memory any 2-octave chromatic scale. Perform by memory any 2-octave chromatic scale.
Rhythm Studies Tap, count, and clap rhythmic set 1 with no mistakes. Tap, count, and clap rhythmic set 2 with no mistakes. Tap, count, and clap rhythmic set 3 with no mistakes. Tap, count, and clap rhythmic set 4 with no mistakes.
Playing Exams Receive a score of 7 or higher in each playing exam category for the current marking period. Receive a score of 8 or higher in each playing exam category for the current marking period. Receive a score of 8 or higher in each playing exam category for the current marking period. Receive a score of 9 or higher in each playing exam category for the current marking period.
Winds Sustain a steady long-tone for at least 20 seconds. (Flutes/Tubas - 10 seconds) Sustain a steady long-tone for at least 25 seconds. (Flutes/Tubas - 12 seconds) Sustain a steady long-tone for at least 30 seconds. (Flutes/Tubas - 15 seconds) Sustain a steady long-tone for at least 35 seconds. (Flutes/Tubas - 20 seconds)
Percussion Sustain closed roll: p-f-p;  9-stroke roll; flam; flam-tap, flam-accent 5-stroke roll; drag; ruff 7-stroke roll; paradiddle single-stroke roll; sustain open/double-stroke roll
Musicianship Maintain an attitude that reflects pride and respect upon you and your performing ensemble. Maintain an attitude that reflects pride and respect upon you and your performing ensemble. Maintain an attitude that reflects pride and respect upon you and your performing ensemble. Maintain an attitude that reflects pride and respect upon you and your performing ensemble.
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.