1. Audition Standards Manual, Intro & Forms

Question 1

What four criteria are observed when evaluating musical competency:

Answer 1

1-Technique2-Articulation3-Time/Rhythm4-Tone/Musicality

Question 2

What is considered to be adequate time for an auditionee to warm-up?

Answer 2

10 minutes

Question 3

When circumstances do not allow 2 board members, who is required to be the auditioner?

Answer 3

The band officer or enlisted band leader.

Question 4

What are the three steps in the audition process?

Answer 4

1-Prepared Material2-Scales/Arpeggios3-Sight Reading

Question 5

What is the order of scales required in the audition?

Answer 5

A) ChromaticB) MajorC) Natural MinorD) Harmonic MinorE) Melodic Minor

Question 6

A numerical grade of 3.45 - 4.00 is described as:

Answer 6

Superior

Question 7

A numerical grade of 3.20 - 3.40 is described as:

Answer 7

Outstanding

Question 8

A numerical grade of 3.00 - 3.15 is described as:

Answer 8

Excellent

Question 9

A numerical grade of 2.85 - 2.95 is described as:

Answer 9

Above average

Question 10

A numerical grade of 2.70 - 2.80 is described as:

Answer 10

Average

Question 11

A numerical grade of 2.50 - 2.65 is described as:

Answer 11

Fair

Question 12

A numerical grade of 2.30 - 2.45 is described as:

Answer 12

Below average

Question 13

A numerical grade of 2.00 - 2.25 is described as:

Answer 13

Poor

Question 14

A numerical grade of 0.00 - 1.95 is described as:

Answer 14

Unsatisfactory

Question 15

Definition of Competence: Untrainable in six months. What’s the numerical grade?

Answer 15

0.00 - 1.95

Question 16

Definition of Competence: Remedial practice required. What’s the numerical grade?

Answer 16

2.00 - 2.25

Question 17

Definition of Competence: Trainable. What’s the numerical grade?

Answer 17

2.30 - 2.45

Question 18

Definition of Competence: Training required. What’s the numerical grade?

Answer 18

2.50 - 2.65

Question 19

Definition of Competence: Capable of some 1st chair parts. What’s the numerical grade?

Answer 19

2.70 - 2.80

Question 20

Definition of Competence: Capable of most 1st chair parts. What’s the numerical grade? (2 answers)

Answer 20

2.85 - 2.95 AND 3.00 - 3.15

Question 21

Definition of Competence: Able soloist & principal player. What’s the numerical grade?

Answer 21

3.20 - 3.40

Question 22

Definition of Competence: Master of the instrument. What’s the numerical grade?

Answer 22

3.45 - 4.00

Question 23

What parts are used for sight reading?

Answer 23

1st chair parts of grade IV music