1. Audition Standards Manual, Intro & Forms Flashcards
What four criteria are observed when evaluating musical competency:
1-Technique2-Articulation3-Time/Rhythm4-Tone/Musicality
What is considered to be adequate time for an auditionee to warm-up?
10 minutes
When circumstances do not allow 2 board members, who is required to be the auditioner?
The band officer or enlisted band leader.
What are the three steps in the audition process?
1-Prepared Material2-Scales/Arpeggios3-Sight Reading
What is the order of scales required in the audition?
A) ChromaticB) MajorC) Natural MinorD) Harmonic MinorE) Melodic Minor
A numerical grade of 3.45 - 4.00 is described as:
Superior
A numerical grade of 3.20 - 3.40 is described as:
Outstanding
A numerical grade of 3.00 - 3.15 is described as:
Excellent
A numerical grade of 2.85 - 2.95 is described as:
Above average
A numerical grade of 2.70 - 2.80 is described as:
Average
A numerical grade of 2.50 - 2.65 is described as:
Fair
A numerical grade of 2.30 - 2.45 is described as:
Below average
A numerical grade of 2.00 - 2.25 is described as:
Poor
A numerical grade of 0.00 - 1.95 is described as:
Unsatisfactory
Definition of Competence: Untrainable in six months. What’s the numerical grade?
0.00 - 1.95
Definition of Competence: Remedial practice required. What’s the numerical grade?
2.00 - 2.25
Definition of Competence: Trainable. What’s the numerical grade?
2.30 - 2.45
Definition of Competence: Training required. What’s the numerical grade?
2.50 - 2.65
Definition of Competence: Capable of some 1st chair parts. What’s the numerical grade?
2.70 - 2.80
Definition of Competence: Capable of most 1st chair parts. What’s the numerical grade? (2 answers)
2.85 - 2.95 AND 3.00 - 3.15
Definition of Competence: Able soloist & principal player. What’s the numerical grade?
3.20 - 3.40
Definition of Competence: Master of the instrument. What’s the numerical grade?
3.45 - 4.00
What parts are used for sight reading?
1st chair parts of grade IV music
