Bb Soprano and Bb Bass

Table of Contents Fingering Chart Page 1 Note Reading Key Page 2 Rhythm Value Pyramid Pages 4 Standard Musical Articulations Page 5 Unit 1, the White Belt o First Five Notes o Articulation o Playing Longer Phrases o Quarters, Halves and Whole Note Rhythms and Rests in a 4/4 Time Signature o 5 Note Melodies in Bb Maor Unit 2, the Yello Belt o Bb Maor Scale o Dotted Halves, /4 Time Signature, and Ties o The Repeat Sign and Dynamics o 7 Note Melodies in the Key of Bb Maor Unit, the Orange Belt o F Maor Scale o Eighth Notes and Eighth Note Rests o Accidentals and 1 st and 2 nd Endings o Melodies in the Key of F Maor Unit 4, the Green Belt o Dotted Quarter Note Rhythms o Ties and Slurs o Melodies in the Key of F Maor Unit 5, the Blue Belt, AKA the azz Belt o Eb Maor Scale o Syncopated Rhythms o D.S. al Coda o Melodies in the Key of Eb Maor Unit 6, the Purple Belt o Sixteenth and Dotted Eighth Note Rhythms o Articulations and D.C. al Coda o Melodies in the Key of Eb Maor Unit 7, the Bron Belt o G, Ab, Db, and C Maor Scales o Eighth Note and Quarter Note Triplets o Maor Key Changes/Modulations o Melodies in Many Keys Pages 6 14 First Third Lessons, Rhythm Practice and Rhythm and Notes Practice 1, Melody Practice 1 and Vocabulary Pages 15 19 Rhythm Practice and Rhythm and Notes Practice 2, Melody Practice 2 and Vocabulary Pages 20 26 Rhythm Practice and Rhythm and Notes Practice, Melody Practice and Vocabulary Pages 27 1 Rhythm Practice and Rhythm and Notes Practice 4, Melody Practice 4 and Vocabulary Pages 2 6 Rhythm Practice and Rhythm and Notes Practice 5, Melody Practice 5 and Vocabulary Pages 7 4 Rhythm Practice and Rhythm and Notes Practice 6, Melody Practice 6 and Vocabulary Pages 44 50 Rhythm Practice and Rhythm and Notes Practice 7, Melody Practice 7 and Vocabulary Unit 8, the Red Belt o G Natural, Harmonic, and Melodic Minor Scales o /8, 6/8, 9/8, and 12/8 Time Signatures o Melodies in Maor and Minor Keys The Black Belt Pages 58 69 Daily Recitation Maor Scales Pages 51 57 Rhythm Practice and Rhythm and Notes Practice 8, Melody Practice 8 and Vocabulary

2 Treble Clef A treble clef tells you the instrument playing the music is a mid to high sounding instrument. Bass Clef A bass clef tells you the instrument playing the music is a mid to lo sounding instrument. Treble Clef Lines Acronym Every Good Boy Does Fine FACE Treble Clef Lines Acronym Good Boys Do Fine Alays All Cos Eat Grass Ledger Lines Lines that extend above or belo the staff so you can play higher or loer notes.

Whole Note 4 Beats of Sound Half Note 2 Beats of Sound Quarter Note 1 Beat of Sound Eighth Note 1/2 a Beat of Sound These typically appear in pairs of 2 or 4 Sixteenth Note 1/4 a Beat of Sound Whole Note 4 Beats of Sound Half Note 2 Beats of Sound Quarter Note 1 Beat of Sound Eighth Note 1/2 a Beat of Sound These typically appear in pairs of 2 or 4 Sixteenth Note 1/4 a Beat of Sound

4 Whole Note Rest 4 Beats of Silence Half Note Rest 2 Beats of Silence Quarter Note Rest 1 Beat of Silence Eighth Note Rest 1/2 a Beat of Silence These ALWAYS appear separately Sixteenth Note Rest 1/4 a Beat of Silence Other Rhythms Not on the Chart Include: Dotted Rhythms- Add Half of a Rhythm s Value Dotted Whole Note = 6 Beats of Sound Dotted Half Note = Beats of Sound Dotted Quarter = 1 ½ Beats of Sound Dotted Eighth Not = ¾ of a Beat of Sound Triplets Half Note Triplet = Three in the Space of One Whole Note Quarter Note Triplet = Three in the Space of One Half Note Eighth Note Triplet = Three in the Space of One Quarter Note

5 Standard Musical Articulations 1 2 4 5 1) Staccato light and detached. Literally, ½ of the rhythmic duration. a. We say di to mimic the sound of this articulation. b. In azz, this is often dit ending the note ith the tongue. 2) Legato smooth and connected. Play for the full value or literally until you touch the next note or rest. The default articulation in a slo ballad or chorale style piece is legato. a. We say doo to mimic the sound of this articulation. ) Marcato Heavy and detached. Literally to perform ith emphasis. This is considered an air attack for ind instruments. a. We say Da to mimic the sound of this articulation. 4) Martellato Heavy and detached BUT stop the sound ith your tongue. a. We say Dut to mimic the sound of this articulation. 5) Fermata HOLD the note and WATCH THE CONDUCTOR for a release.

6 Unit 1, White Belt (BB Qtr. 1) 1) Locker PO (10 Points, 5 for each successful attempt) a. Demonstrate the ability to open a master lock combination under 20 seconds. You must do it tice; once on a practice lock, and once on your locker. 2) Assembly PO (10 Points) a. Demonstrate the ability to assemble your instrument ith all applicable accessories. ) Holding PO (10 Points) a. Demonstrate the ability to correctly hold your instrument ith the proper posture and hand positions. 4) Maintenance PO (10 Points) a. Have all the necessary equipment to clean and maintain your instrument. b. Demonstrate the ability to clean and maintain your instrument. c. Percussionists are excused from this PO and automatically earn the 10 points. 5) Long Tone PO (10 Points, 1 per second; flute and tuba are out of 6 points) a. Play and hold a concert F for 10 seconds. 6 seconds for flute and tuba. b. Percussionists are excused for this PO and automatically earn the 10 points. 6) Consistency PO (10 Points, 2 per attempt) a. Wind players perform a concert F for 5-10 seconds and not miss the note on each entrance. b. Percussionists are excused for this PO and automatically earn the 10 points. Chart Your Progress! 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 PO 1 PO 2 PO PO 4 PO 5 fl/tuba PO 6 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 You re half ay there!

Unit 1, White Belt (BB Qtr. 1 and 2) 7 7) First Lesson, Line 6, m. 41-49, Five Notes PO (10 Points, 2 for each note) a. Perform concert F, Eb, D, C, and Bb for 10 seconds each; 6 seconds for flute and tuba. b. Percussionists must perform the mallet part and timpani part ith correct rhythms. 1 Point for every to measures. 8) Second Lesson, Line 6, m. 41-49, Articulation PO (10 Points, 2 for each note ith proper articulation/rhythmic pattern) a. Perform concert F, Eb, D, C, and Bb ith the proper articulations ( too or dee for clarinets). b. Percussionists must perform the mallet part and timpani part ith correct rhythms. 1 Point for every to measures. 9) Third Lesson, m.1-8 or m.9-16, Playing Steps in One Breath PO (8 Points, 2 for every to measures in one breath/rhythmic pattern) a. Perform three half notes in one breath. Keep your fingers close to your instrument. Move your slide fast if you play trombone. b. Percussionists must perform the mallet part and timpani part ith correct rhythms. 1 Point for every to measures. 10) Third Lesson, m. 17-24 or 25-2, Playing Skips in One Breath PO (8 Points, 2 for every to measures in one breath) a. The same as PO #8 but ith skips! b. Percussionists must perform the mallet part and timpani part ith correct rhythms. 1 Point for every to measures. 11) Third Lesson, m. 65-70, Playing Longer Phrases PO (9 Points, 6 for each measure, 2 for phrasing, 1 for proper tone and articulation) a. Play five half notes in one breath! Keep your fingers close and move your slide fast. b. Percussionists must perform the snare drum part. 1 Point for every measure. points automatically aarded. 12) RP1, Clap and Count Letter D PO (12 points, 1 for each measure) 1) Melody Practice 1 PO (10 points: 8 for each measure, 1 for phrasing/sticking, 1 for proper tone and articulation) a. Any one from # s 1-. 14) Melody Practice 1 PO (10 points: 8 for each measure, 1 for phrasing/sticking, 1 for proper tone and articulation) a. Any one from # s 4-7. Chart Your Progress! 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO 10 PO 11 PO 12 PO 1 PO 14 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 If you earn 80% or higher on all 14 Pass-Off s, then

& 4 4 1 B 2 4 5 6 7 8 & 9? 10 11 12 1 14 15 16 & 17 < 18 19 20 21 22 2 24 & 25 9 26 27 28 29 0 1 2 & 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 40 & 41 B 42 4? 44 45 < 46 47 9 48 49 6 50 & 51 6 52 5 < 54 55 9 56 57? 58 59 B 60 & 61 B 62 6 < 64 65 6 66 67 B 68 First Lesson Tim Ostro Clarinet in Bb Bass Clarinet Tenor Saxophone Trumpet 8

Clarinet in Bb Bass Clarinet Tenor Saxophone Trumpet Second Lesson Tim Ostro 9 1 & 4 s s s s 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 & p p p p 10 11 12 1 14 15 16 17 & m m m m 18 19 20 21 22 2 24 25 & 26 27 28 29 0 1 2 & g g g g 4 5 6 7 8 9 40 41 & s s s s 42 4 p p p p 44 45 m m m m 46 47 48 49 g g g g 50 51 & g ggg 52 5 m m m m 54 55 56 57 p p p p 58 59 s s s s 60 61 & s s s s 62 6 m m m m 64 65 g g g g 66 67 s s s s 68

& 4 4 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 & 9 10 11 12 1 14 15 16 & 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 24 & 25 26 27 28 29 0 1 2 & 0 4 5 6 7 8 9 40 & 41 42 4 44 45 46 47 48 & 49 50 51 52 5 54 55 56 & 57 58 59 60 61 62 6 64 & 65 66 67 68 69 70 & 71 72 7 74 75 76 77 Third Lesson Tim Ostro Clarinet in Bb Bass Clarinet Tenor Saxophone Trumpet 10

11 A c Rhythm Practice 1 Quarter Notes and Quarter Rests Half Notes and Half Rests Whole Notes and Whole Rests DIRECTIONS: Write hat you ould say under each measure Quarter notes and quarter rests, each receives one beat. Tim Ostro Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ 5 Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ 9 Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ 1 B 17 C Half notes and half rests, each receives to beats. Whole notes and hole rests, each receives four beats D Combinations 22 Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ 27 Œ 1 Œ Œ Œ Œ

Bb Clarinet Tenor Sax Trumpet c A Concert F Rhythms and Notes Practice 1 Quarter Notes and Quarter Rests Half Notes and Half Rests Whole Notes and Whole Rests Key of Bb Concert, My Scale. DIRECTIONS: Write the letter name of the notes on the lines provided. Tim Ostro Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ 12 5 Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ 9 Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ 1 B Concert Eb 17 C Concert D D Concert C and Bb 22 Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ 27 Œ 1 Œ Œ Œ Œ

1Clarinet in Bb Ten. Sax Trumpet in Bb 1 Hot Cross Buns, AKA Hot Dog Buns & 4 4 Melody Practice 1-5 Note Melodies in the Key of Bb Maor Arr. By: Tim Ostro Merrily We Roll Along 2 & French Folk Song & Aura Lee 4 & Don by the Station 5 & Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Easy Street 6 & Œ Œ Go Tell Aunt Rhodie 7 &

Musical Vocabulary YOU Need to Kno: Folk Song Composer Melody American Civil War Lyrics 14 Folk Songs are songs ithout composers that have been passed don orally from many generations. Many of the melodies in Melody Practice 1 are folk songs! For example, Aura Lee is an American folk song that as sung during the American Civil War in the 1800 s. Here are some of the lyrics from the song. Try singing the ords ith the melody! Synthesize! Name some folk songs that you kno of that ARE NOT in melody practice 1. 1) (Title) Sakura Sakura is a folk song from apan about Cherry Blossom Trees in spring time. 2) is a folk song from about. ) is a folk song from about. 4) is a folk song from about.

Unit 2, Yello Belt (BB Quarter, IB Qtr. 1) 15 15) Perform the Bb Maor Scale, Stage 1, Octave 1 (8 Points: 1 for each note) 16) Perform the Bb Maor Scale, Stage 2, Octave 1 (25 Points: 21 for each note, 2 for each slur) a. Percussion need to use proper sticking for 2 points in lei of a slur. 17) RP2, Clap and Count Letter C (14 Points, 1 for each measure) 18) Melody Practice 2 a. 6 th and 7 th Grade Only i. #1 Good King Wenceslas (12 Points: 8 for each measure, 2 for each dynamic, & 2 for each phrase/sticking) b. 8 th Grade Only i. # Shoe Fly for 8th (25 Points: 16 for each measure, 4 for each dynamic, & 4 for each phrase/sticking) 19) Melody Practice 2 a. 6 th - 8 th Grade i. #4 Campton Races for 7th/8th (14 Points: 8 for each measure, 4 for each dynamic, & 2 for each phrase/sticking) Chart Your Progress! 0 0 25 25 20 20 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 PO 15 PO 16 PO 17 PO 18, 6th/7th PO 18, 8th PO 19 0 If you earn 80% or higher on each Pass-Off then

16 A c. Rhythm Practice 2 Dotted Half Notes The /4 Time Signature and Ties DIRECTIONS: Write hat you ould say under each measure Dotted Half notes receive beats. Œ Œ Tim Ostro 4. Œ. Œ 7 /4 Time means there are beats in every measure B and the quarter note receives the beat 4. Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ 4 1 Œ Œ Œ 17 21 Ties connect notes ithin measures C and connect notes through bar lines (across measures) Œ. Œ. 27 Œ c 1 c D Careful...look at the time signature!. Œ.

Bb Clarinet Tenor Sax Trumpet c A. Rhythms and Notes Practice 2 Dotted Half Notes The /4 Time Signature Ties Repeat Sign and Dynamics Key of Bb Concert, My Scale.. Œ Œ Tim Ostro 17 4. Œ. Œ 4 7 4 B. Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ 1 Repeat Sign. Œ Œ Œ. 17 C Dynamics F f Œ 21. Œ. p 27 Œ f c 1 c D. Œ p. f

18 Bb Clarinet Tenor Sax Trumpet Melody Practice 2 7 Note Melodies in the Key of Bb Maor Arr. By: Tim Ostro Good King Wenceslas & 4 2.. 4 1 Œ F - f Donkey Round & 4 2. F & Œ Œ Œ. 4 2 Shoo Fly & 4 2. F,, &. 4 Œ p f Campton Races & 4, 4.. Œ. p f p f Alouette, & 4 5.. Œ F Mexican Hat Dance & 4 6.. Œ Œ Œ F f Œ f Œ Œ F,

Musical Vocabulary YOU Need to Kno: Dynamics o Here are the dynamics in order from softest to loudest: pppp, ppp, pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff, fff, fff, ffff o p = piano = o f = forte = o m = mezzo = o mf is a normal speaking voice. o Dynamics are (Language) ords used in music. Crescendo Decrescendo Time Signature o The top number indicates the number of beats in a measure. o The bottom number indicates the value of the beat. o Every measure to the right of a time signature has the same number of beats until a ne time signature is indicated. o A measure is a unit of time no longer than the top number in a time signature. o Bar lines separate measures. 19 Circle the Measures Belo Circle the Bar Lines Belo Repeat Sign Ties o Ties only connect notes ith the same name! Synthesize! 1) Which to melodies in Melody Practice 2 use ties? a. b. 2) Which melody uses ties that cross bar lines? a.

Unit, Orange Belt (BB Qtr. 4, IB Qtr. 2, AB Qtr. 1) 20 20) Perform the F Maor Scale, Stage 2, Octave 1 (25 Points: 21 for each note, 2 for each slur) a. Percussion need to use proper sticking for 2 points in lei of a slur. 21) RP, Clap and Count measures 5-14 (10 Points: 1 for each measure) a. You MUST subdivide ith your mouth. 22) RNP, Perform measures 10-14 (5 points: 1 for each measure) a. Demonstrate understanding of accidentals through performance! 2) Melody Practice a. 6 th and 7 th Grade Only i. #1 Bile Them Cabbage Don (11 Points: 8 for each measure, 1 for the dynamic, and 2 for phrasing/sticking) b. 8 th Grade Only i. #2 Stodola Pumpa (11 Points: 8 for each measure, 1 for the dynamic, and 2 for phrasing/sticking) 24) Melody Practice a. 6 th -8 th Grade i. #4 Snake Charmer (11 Points: 6 for each measure, 1 for the dynamic, 1 for the rit., and for phrasing/sticking) 25) Melody Practice a. 6 th and 7 th Grade Only i. #5 Accidental Encounter (12 Points: 8 for each measure, 2 for dynamics, and 2 for phrasing/sticking) b. 8 th Grade Only i. #7 Easy Eighths (11 Points: 8 for each measure, 1 for the dynamic, and 2 for phrasing/sticking) Chart Your Progress! 0 0 25 25 20 20 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 PO 20 PO 21 PO 22 PO 2, for 6th/7th PO 2, for 8th PO 24 PO 25, for 6th/7th PO 25, for 8th 0 If you earn 80% or higher on each Pass-Off then

21 Rhythm Practice Eighth Notes and Eighth Note Rests DIRECTIONS: Write hat you ould say under each measure A Eighth notes receive 1/2 of a beat (1/2 of a quarter note) c Tim Ostro Œ Œ Œ Œ B You must keep your tongue "light" Increase the tempo here and try it 5 10 Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ 14 Œ Œ 18 Œ Œ Œ Œ C The eighth note rest receives 1/2 a beat of silence Playing on the beat 22 _

22 RP Supplement D Playing off the beat 27 Tricky- on and off the beat Practice this sloer, then increase the tempo 2 E 5 9 F. Almost there!...

2 Bb Clarinet Tenor Sax Trumpet 5 10 # A # c. Key of F Concert, My Scale. Œ Œ Œ Œ B 1. #. Accidental natural Carries throughout the measure. n n Œ Œ Œ Œ Accidentals Include b # n Rhythms and Notes Practice Eighth Notes and Eighth Note Rests Accidentals 1st and 2nd Endings Courtesy Accidental Sharp Reminding you of the key signature. a a Œ Œ Œ Œ n n 1st and 2nd Endings Repeat, then skip the 1st ending and go to the 2nd ending. # # Œ Œ Œ Œ Tim Ostro 2. n n 14 # a a Œ n n Œ a n a n # # 18 # Œ n n Œ Œ Œ # C 22

24 RNP Supplement 27 # D n n # # n n a 2 # E 5 # 9 # F........

25 Clarinet Ten. Sax Trumpet Melody Practice Melodies in the Key of F Maor Arr. By: Tim Ostro Bile Them Cabbage Don & # 4 2,.. 4 1, F Stodola Pumpa & # 4. 1.. 2 F 2. Œ Skip To My Lou & #. p F - f Œ & #. Œ Œ 1. 2. Œ Œ The Snake Charmer & #,, rit. 4 2 4 U p Accidental Encounter & # 4 2 4 5 # # p f p 6 Kookaburra & # 4 4 P Easy Eighths & # 4 1. 7. n. F 2. n #.

Musical Vocabulary YOU Need to Kno: Ensemble Ritardando o Ritardando appears above a measure and is abbreviated rit. o When performing in an ensemble, you MUST atch and follo the conductor so you kno ho much to slo don. Fermata o When performing in an ensemble, you MUST atch and follo the conductor so you kno ho long to hold a note. First and Second Endings 26 Flats and Sharps o Flats loer a note by one half-step. o Sharps raise a note by one half-step. o Flats and sharps are the black keys on a piano! Naturals o Cancel a flat or sharp found in a key signature or a flat or sharp found in a measure. Accidentals o Accidentals only apply to the measure they are found in. Key Signature o All notes to the right of a key signature are affected until a ne key signature is indicated. o Keys alays appear in the order of Flats or Sharps Order of Flats: Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Cb, and Fb ( BEAD, Go Central Florida ) Order of Sharps: F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#, B# ( Fat Cats Go Don Alleys Eating Bugs ) Synthesize! 1) Ho many measures do you play in Stodola Pumpa? 2) Ho many measures do you play in Skip To My Lou? ) A quarter note rest looks like the number and the eighth note rest looks like the number.

Unit 4, Green Belt (IB Qtr., AB Qtr. 2) 27 26) RP4, Clap and Count Letter s A and B (10 Points: 1 for each measure) 27) Melody Practice 4 a. 7 th and 8 th Grade i. # Morning Mood (1 Points: 8 for each measure, for each dynamic, 2 for each phrase/sticking) 28) Melody Practice 4 a. 7 th Grade Only i. #5 Theme from the Ne World Symphony (9 Points: 8 for each measure, 1 for the dynamic, 2 for each phrase/sticking) b. 8 th Grade Only i. #6 Amazing Grace for 8 th (27 Points: 16 for each measure, 7 for each dynamic, 4 for each phrase/sticking) Chart Your Progress! 0 0 25 25 20 20 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 PO 26 PO 27 PO 28, for 7th PO 28, for 8th 0 If you earn 80% or higher on each Pass-Off then

28 A c 4. B 7 C 11 Œ Rhythm Practice 4 Dotted Quarter Note Rhythms DIRECTIONS: Write hat you ould say under each measure Ho many quarter notes are in a dotted quarter note?...eighth notes?...... Œ... Tim Ostro Off-beat examples The dotted quarter note rest (RARE) 14 Œ Œ. 4 17 4 D Time Change.. 21. E 25... Counting across bar lines....

Bb Clarinet Tenor Sax Trumpet Rhythms and Notes Practice 4 Dotted Quarter Note Rhythms Ties and Slurs Key of F Concert, My Scale. 29 Tim Ostro 4 7 B A Tie - Connects 2 notes of the same pitch. Rule: If the same note repeats under a slur, lightly re-articulate (t = tongue). t t t t Slur - Connects 2 or more notes of different pitch. (don't tongue under the slur). 11 C 14 Write S for "Slur" above each slur. 17 D 21 Write S for "Slur" and T for "Tie". S T E 25 Not too easy to count...

0 Clarinet Ten. Sax Trumpet Melody Practice 4 Melodies in the Key of F Maor Arr. By: Tim Ostro 1 Bill Grogan's Goat & # 4 f, & #,, 4 2 Carnival of Venice & # 4.... Œ Œ Œ Œ 1... Œ f Morning Mood from "Peer Gynt Suite" & #, 4 p.. F Ode To & # oy from Symphony No. 9 4 4. %. Fine. f & # D.S. al Fine 2... Œ & #. 4........... p & # 4,,. p F Theme from "The Ne World Symphony". 5 6 Amazing Grace & #. P., p.

Musical Vocabulary YOU Need to Kno: Ties Slurs o Rule: If the same note repeats under a slur, lightly rearticulate. 1 Breath Marks o You can also use a large V symbol to indicate here to breathe. Dotted Rhythms o Examples: 1) = + = 6 Beats ( 4 + 2 = 6 ) 2) = + = Beats ( 2 = 1 = ) ) = + = 1 ½ Beat ( 1 + ½ = 1 ½ ) Synthesize! 1) ABOVE each tie and slur rite t for tie and s for slur. 2) ABOVE each tie and slur rite t for tie and s for slur. ) Write your on breath marks on melody number 4 AND 5 on the back of this orksheet. Use the V breath marks. 4) Complete the equation: = + =

Unit 5, Blue Belt AKA the azz Belt 2 29) Perform the Eb Maor Scale, Stage 2, Octave 1 (25 Points: 21 for each note, 2 for each slur) a. Percussion need to use proper sticking for 2 points in lei of a slur. 0) RP5, Clap and Count Letter s A, B, and C (8 Points: 1 for each measure) 1) Melody Practice 5 a. 7 th Grade i. #1 Russian Sailors Dance (16 Points: 12 for each measure, 1 for the dynamic, and for each phrase/sticking) b. 8 th Grade i. # Molly Malone (17 Points: 12 for each measure, 1 for the dynamic, and 4 for each phrase/sticking) 2) Melody Practice 5 a. 7 th Grade i. #2 Your a Grand Old Flag (16 Points: 12 for each measure, 1 for the dynamic, and for each phrase/sticking) b. 8 th Grade i. #5 Shenandoah (29 Points: 10 for each measure, 11 for dynamics, for tempo changes, and 5 for each phrase/sticking) Chart Your Progress! 5 5 0 0 25 25 20 20 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 PO 29 PO 0 PO 1, for 7th PO 1, for 8th PO 2, for 7th PO 2, for 8th 0 If you earn 80% or higher on each Pass-Off then

Rhythm Practice 5 Eighths, Quarters, and Halves Syncopation: accenting off-beats DIRECTIONS: Write hat you ould say under each measure Tim Ostro A c 5 B 7 C 9 D 1 E... Œ 17 F 20 G 2 H

Bb Clarinet Tenor Sax Trumpet A Rhythms and Notes Practice 5 Eighths, Quarters, and Halves Syncopation: accenting off-beats D.S. al Coda Key of Eb Concert, My Scale 4 Tim Ostro B 5 7 9 C D to Coda Coda = Tag After repeat, go to the Coda sign 1 E 17 F 20 G D.S. al Coda 2 H D.S.= Del Segno = The Sign Repeat to the Sign, Then go to the Coda.

5 1 Russian & b 4 2 Sailor's Dance f,, & b 4 Your A & b 4 Grand Old Flag 2 F.,. & b,. 4.. Molly Malone & b 4 1...... P. 4 5 Clarinet Ten. Sax Trumpet Scarborough Fair & b p... Œ P 2.. n... & b, 4. P p Shenandoah Melody Practice 5 Melodies in the Key of Eb Maor & b 4 4. 4 p F Arr. By: Tim Ostro, F. P 6 rall. a tempo & b. p F dim. Pomp and Circumstance & b, n n rit. U p

Musical Vocabulary YOU Need to Kno: Syncopation o In 4/4 Time, beats 1 and are typically emphasized and 2 and 4 are not. 6 Typical Syncopated o In /4 Time, beat 1 is typically emphasized and 2 and are not. Typical Syncopated o In 2/4 Time, beat 1 is typically emphasized and 2 is not. Typical Syncopated o Emphasizing off-beats (the + s) is another ay to syncopate and is typical in azz and pop music. Typical Syncopated Phrase Pick-up Notes Rallentando D.S. al Coda D.S. al Fine Coda Synthesize! 1) Use the guide above under the definition of syncopation to help you. Circle the notes that are syncopated. 2) Circle the pick-up notes.

Unit 6, Purple Belt (IB Qtr. 4, AB Qtr. ) 7 ) Perform the Eb Maor Scale, Stage 2, Octave 1 (25 Points: 21 for each note, 2 for each slur) a. Percussion need to use proper sticking for 2 points in lei of a slur. 4) RP6, Clap and Count Letters B and C (9 Points: 1 for each measure) 5) RP6, Clap and Count Letter G (5 Points: 1 for each measure) 6) RP6, Clap and Count Letter I (7 Points: 1 for each measure) 7) Demonstrate three types of Articulations (8 Points: 1 for each measure) a. Use one breath to articulate each style including legato, staccato, marcato, and a combination of all three. b. Percussionists need to imitate ith muffling for staccato and higher or loer stick height for accents and legato markings. 8) Melody Practice 6 a. 7 th and 8 th Grade i. #1 Rhapsody in Blue (20 Points: 10 measures, 5 dynamics, 1 style, 4 phrases/sticking) 9) Melody Practice 6 a. 7 th Grade i. #5 Sea Chantey (1 Points: 8 measures, dynamics, 2 for staccato and marcato articulations) OR ii. #6 Battle Stations (14 Points: 8 measures, 4 dynamics, 2 for legato and marcato articulations) b. 8 th Grade i. #8 for Turkey in the Stra (11 Points: 8 measures, 1 dynamic, 2 for legato and staccato articulations) Chart Your Progress! 0 0 25 25 20 20 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 PO PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9, for 7th PO 9, Part 2 PO 9 for 8th 0 If you earn 80% or higher on each Pass Off then

8 Rhythm Practice 6 Sixteenths and Dotted Eighth Notes DIRECTIONS: Write hat you ould say under each measure A Sixteenth notes, 4 in every one beat c Tim Ostro 4 B One Measure combinations 7 Use a light tongue "Articulation" 10 C Œ Œ 1 D Can you count hen it's syncopated? E Ne rhythm 16 _

9 RP6 Supplement 21 F Ne rhythm. Same idea, but backards. _ 26 G One measure combo's again, but harder... 28 1 H Dotted eighth note....... 5 I. One measure combo's, but really hard.. Œ 9.. 42 Œ 44 Ties, siexteenths, and dotted eighth notes.

40 Bb Clarinet Tenor Sax Trumpet Rhythm and Notes Practice 6 Sixteenths and Dotted Eighth Notes Articulations and D.C. al Coda Key of Concert Eb, My Scale. B 4 & b A & bc legato- Play the notes Smooth and Connected. - - - - Instead of draing - for every note, sometimes composers ust rite legato hat style they ant you to play. Tim Ostro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 & b to Coda C 10 & b...................... staccato - Light and Seperated / Don't let the notes touch! Œ........ Œ 1 & b D Staccato E 16 & b legato - - - - - - - -........ staccato

41 RNP6 Supplement 21 F & b When there is no articulation markings, play legato- unless it doesn't match the style of the piece. 26 G & b 28 & b H 1 & b......... 5 I & b marcato - Heavy and Detached. > >. > > >.. > > > > Œ > > > > > > 9 & b marc.. Go to m.1, then to the Coda. D.C. al Coda. 42 & b Coda Œ 44 & b.. >

42 1 Rhapsody in Blue & b 4 4 Plegato, P, P, Sakura, & b 2 - - - -,, p F & b,, - - p F p - - Dance of the Reed Flutes & b...............,.................... Œ F Can Can - -. & b 4 2 4.... - -.. - - n... - - n f.... Sea Chantey & b 4 2 5..... P cresc............. n...... f. > > 6 7 8 Clarinet Ten. Sax Trumpet Battle Stations & b.. 4 f > #.. > #. F f Bridal Chorus from "Lohengrin" Turkey in the Stra Melody Practice 6 Melodies in the Key of Eb Maor 1. & b 4... 4 2 > >. >. F > >. >. > >. >. >. >. >. >. > >. >. >.. > >. > & b 4 2..... -... F.. & b...... 2. Arr. By: Tim Ostro

Musical Vocabulary YOU Need to Kno: Articulation Legato 4 Tenuto Staccato Marcato D.C. al Coda D.C. al Fine Fine Synthesize! 1) Write the articulations under each measure and then practice by singing it! X4 X4 X4 2) If = 1e+a; ho ould you say? ) If = 1- -a; ho ould you say?

Unit 7, Bron Belt (AB Qtr. 4) 44 40) Perform the G Maor Scale, Stage 2, Octave 1 (25 Points: 21 for each note, 2 for each slur/sticking) 41) Perform the Ab Maor Scale, Stage 2, Octave 1 (25 Points: 21 for each note, 2 for each slur/sticking) 42) Perform the Db Maor Scale, Stage 2, Octave 1 (25 Points: 21 for each note, 2 for each slur/sticking) 4) Perform the C Maor Scale, Stage 2, Octave 1 (25 Points: 21 for each note, 2 for each slur/sticking) 44) RP7, Clap and Count Letter A (5 Points: 1 for each measure) 45) RP7, Clap and Count Letter E (5 Points: 1 for each measure) 46) Melody Practice 7 a. 7 th /8 th Grade i. #2 The Ne World Symphony (11 Points: 8 for each measure, 1 for the dynamic, 2 for phrasing/sticking) 47) Melody Practice 7 a. 7 th Grade i. #4 Theme from Superman (14 Points: 8 for each measure, 2 for dynamics, 1 for articulation, & for phrasing/sticking) b. 8 th Grade i. #5 Theme from Star Wars (2 Points: 12 for each measure, for dynamics, 2 for articulation, & 6 for phrasing/sticking) Chart Your Progress! 0 0 25 25 20 20 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 PO 40 PO 41 PO 42 PO 4 PO 44 PO 45 PO 46 PO 47 for 7th PO 47 for 8th 0 If you earn 80% or higher on each Pass-Off then

45 Rhythm Practice 7 Eighth Note and Quarter Note Triplets DIRECTIONS: Write hat you ould say under each measure A Eighth Note Triplet in the space of 1 beat c Tim Ostro B Groupings of 2 and per beat 6 2 vs. C A bit harder Don't forget sixteenths! 10 12 D Same as rehearsal letter C, but backards 15

RP7 Supplement 46 17 20 E Mixture 2 Quarter Note Triplet 25 F in the space of 2 28 2 G That's ust crazy.... 6

47 Bb Clarinet Tenor Sax Trumpet Rhythm and Notes Practice 7 Eighth Note and Quarter Note Triplets Maor Key Changes / Modulations A Eighth Note Triplet in the space of 1 beat Tim Ostro 6 B Groupings of 2 and per beat 2 vs. 10 C A bit harder Don't forget sixteenths! 12 15 D Same as rehearsal letter C, but backards

RNP7 Supplement 48 17 20 E Mixture 2 25 F Quarter Note Triplet in the space of 2 28 2 G That's ust crazy... 6

49 1 Clarinet Ten. Sax Trumpet March from "The Nutcracker" Concert & bb 4, My Scale.... f. Melody Practice 7 Melodies in Many Keys. >..... > Arr. By: Tim Ostro 2 & bb. P & bb b ƒ... Finale from "The Ne World Symphony" Concert, My Scale.......... #... #.,......... f Œ Fine. Œ b b b D.C. al Fine & bb. b.,.. n n n # #. F Night on Bald Mountain Concert, My Scale. & # # # # # # # #. #. #. # Œ # Œ # Œ > > > > > > > > > > ƒ 4 Theme from "Superman" Concert, My Scale. & # # # f marcato,.. Œ,. ƒ n n n b Theme from "Star Wars" Concert, My Scale. & b 5 > f >, > > > > legato >,.. P,. & b n #...,. b b b. Œ 6 ibuli (The Rabbit's Song) Concert, My Scale. & # F n & N #

Musical Vocabulary YOU Need to Kno: Subdivide o In the case of 8 th and 16 th note beat patterns, you should subdivide each beat into to. 50 o When you see triplet beat patterns, you should subdivide each beat into three. o Mature musicians can subdivide in groups of to and three successively. Half Steps and Whole Steps Scales o Also sometimes called the key. o Maor scales have a pattern of Whole Step, W, Half Step, W, W, W, and H. Bb C D Eb F G A Bb W W H W W W H Key Signature (Revie from Unit ) o Maor Key Signatures use an order or flats and sharps. 1) The order of flats: BEADGCF An easy ay to remember: BEAD Greatest Common Factor 2) The order of sharps: FCGDAEB An easy ay to remember: Fat Cats Go Don Alleys Eating Bugs Modulation o When a modulation occurs, there is often a change in the key signature. Synthesize! 1) Dra the subdivisions under each measure. 2) Circle the Key Signatures in the staff. At hat note does the modulation occur? ) Write the note names above each measure. a. Circle the note names that have half steps beteen them. Eb D

Unit 8, Red Belt (AB Qtr. 4) 51 48) Perform the G Natural Minor Scale, Stage 2, Octave 1 (25 Points: 21 for each note, 2 for each slur/sticking) a. This scale is relative to Bb Maor! b. Write it out and perform it in the pattern of Stage 2, Octave 1. 49) Perform the G Harmonic Minor Scale, Stage 2, Octave 1 (25 Points: 21 for each note, 2 for each slur/sticking) 50) Perform the G Melodic Minor Scale, Stage 2, Octave 1 (25 Points: 21 for each note, 2 for each slur/sticking) 51) RP8, Clap and Count Letter G (8 Points: 1 for each measure) 52) RP8, Clap and Count Letter M (5 Points: 1 for each measure) 5) Melody Practice 8 a. 7 th Grade i. #2 Ro, Ro, Ro Your Boat (11 Points: 8 for each measure, 1 for the dynamic, and 2 for phrasing/sticking) b. 8 th Grade i. #5 Tarantella (9 Points: 4 for each measure, 1 for the dynamic, 2 for articulations, and 2 for phrasing/sticking) Chart Your Progress! 0 0 25 25 20 20 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 PO 48 PO 49 PO 50 PO 51 PO 52 PO 5 for 7th PO 5 for 8th 0 If you earn 80% or higher on each Pass-Off then

52 Rhythm Practice 8 Reading /8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 Time Signatures DIRECTIONS: Write hat you ould say under each measure Top number = Number of beats in a measure Bottom number (8) = Eighth note receives the beat Tim Ostro 5 10 6 8 A 8 Œ Œ. B /8 Time Count in three, then count in 1 In Three: 1 2 1 r r In One: 1 la le 1 r r 6/8 Time (Most Common) Count in 6 8 6 14 C D 18 21 E Tricky Count in 2 1 le 2 le Same thing, but backards 24 F On the beat... Œ. Œ.. G 27. 1 Combinations Œ.. Œ. 9 8

RP8 Supplement 5 5 8 9 H 9/8 Time. Count in 9 7 9 I Count in... Œ.... Œ.... Œ. 1 2 Difficult 4 1 la le 2 le le 12 8 46 12 8 K 12/8 Time. Count in 12 48 50 L Count in 4..... Œ.. Œ. Œ.. Œ... Œ. Œ.. M A bit harder 54 56 Œ.....

54 Bb Clarinet Tenor Sax Trumpet A Rhythm and Notes Practice 8 Reading /8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 Time Signatures Natural Minor: A,B,C,D,E, F,G, A 1,2,, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Playing in Minor Keys: Types Natural, Harmonic, and Melodic Minor Tim Ostro 5 10 B 14 C 18 D 21 E Harmonic Minor: A, B, C, D, E, F, G#, A 1, 2,, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 24 F 27 G 1

5 H RNP8 Supplement Melodic Minor: A, B, C, D, E, F#, G#, A, A, G, F, E, D, C, B, A 1, 2,, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4,, 2, 1 55 7 9 I 4 46 K Underline: Natural, Harmonic, or Melodic Minor? 48 50 L Underline: Natural, Harmonic, or Melodic Minor? 54 M Underline: Natural, Harmonic, or Melodic Minor? 56

56 Clarinet Ten. Sax Trumpet Melody Practice 8 Melodies in Maor and Minor Keys Arr. By: Tim Ostro 1 The Sorcerer's Apprentice & b b 8 P n # # # # 2 & b b n n 8 6 # f p > n > # > > ƒ Ro, Ro, Ro Your Boat (Round) A B C & 6 8....... F D When ohnny Comes Marching Home & π. >. > P. >. > F &. > ƒ. >.. >. >. > >. # 4 5 Semper Fidelis & # >.. >. 12 8 >... 1. > >,.. > >, 2.. >.. >.. > >... > f & # 12 n 8. b 8 6.... F..... >... >.. >. > Tarantella 6 Theme from the Moldau & b 8 6. p -. -... F. P - 1. & b. - -... - -. p p 2.

Musical Vocabulary YOU Need to Kno: Compound Time Signatures o /8 is conducted in one and can fill a measure ith one dotted quarter note. 57 o 6/8 is conducted in to and can fill a measure ith to dotted quarter notes. o 9/8 is conducted in three and can fill a measure ith three dotted quarter notes. o 12/8 is conducted in four and can fill a measure ith four dotted quarter notes. 1 Minor Keys/Scales o Minor keys/scales are often associated ith sad, dark, or scary moods. o There are three types of minor keys/scales including: Natural Minor Harmonic Minor Raise the 7 th note one half step Melodic Minor Raise the 6 th and 7 th note one half step hen going up. Perform a natural minor scale hen going don. Round Synthesize! 1) Write out a Concert G Natural Minor Scale, Stage 2, Octave 1. 2) Write out a Concert G Melodic Minor Scale (ithout an arpeggio) using a 6/8 time signature.

BAND Achievement System, Black Belt Complete Each Pass-off at 100% 58 54) Recite the Daily Recitation from memory a. Notes and Clefs 55) Recite the Daily Recitation from memory a. Tempos and Dynamics 56) Recite the Daily Recitation from memory a. Key Signatures 57) Recite the Daily Recitation from memory a. Terms and Symbols 58) Perform your concert G All State Scale a. Percussion PAS Drum Rudiments i. Roll Rudiments, Letters A and B, # s 1-5 59) Perform your concert C All State Scale a. Percussion PAS Drum Rudiments i. Roll Rudiments, Letter C, # s 6-15 60) Perform your concert F All State Scale a. Percussion PAS Drum Rudiments i. Diddle Rudiments, # s 16-19 61) Perform your concert Bb All State Scale a. Percussion PAS Drum Rudiments i. Flam Rudiments, # s 20-25 62) Perform your concert Eb All State Scale a. Percussion PAS Drum Rudiments i. Flam Rudiments, # s 26-0 6) Perform your concert Ab All State Scale a. Percussion PAS Drum Rudiments i. Drag Rudiments, # s 1-4 64) Perform your concert Db All State Scale a. Percussion PAS Drum Rudiments i. Drag Rudiments, # s 5-7 65) Perform the All State Chromatic Scale a. (Use your fingering chart) b. Percussion PAS Drum Rudiments i. Drag Rudiments, # s 8-40 66) Perform a Grade or Higher Solo at the Solo and Ensemble Festival Percussionists! Pass off number 58 through 65 require you to perform your snare drum rudiments from memory at a moderate march tempo. 67) Perform in a small ensemble at the Solo and Ensemble Festival

59 L.A. Ainger Cougar Band Daily Recitation R Notes (Determine ho long you play) Clefs (Determine hich notes you play) Whole Note/Rest Treble Clef Lines & Dotted Half Note/Rest R R Half Note/Rest Treble Clef Spaces & R R R Dotted Quarter Note/Rest Bass Clef Lines? R R Quarter Note/Rest Bass Clef Spaces? Dotted Eighth Note/Rest R R Eighth Note/Rest R Sixteenth Note/Rest R

R R R R R R R Tempos Largo Pianissimo Andante Moderato Allegro (Determine ho fast you play) Ritardando (rit.) Forte R R R R R Piano Mezzo Piano Mezzo Forte Accelerando (accel.) Fortissimo Rallentando (rall.) Crescendo R R Dynamics Decrescendo (Determine ho loud you play) pp p P F f ff 60 R

61 Play all Key Signatures (Determine hich notes you play) Play all Flat Sharp Play all Play all Flat Sharp Play all Play all Flat Sharp Play all Play all Flat Sharp Play all Play all Flat Sharp Play all Play all Flat Sharp

Terms and Symbols Terms and Symbols (cont.) R Flat b Da Capo al Fine 62 R Sharp # Dal Segno al Fine Natural n Articulation ( Ho you start and sustain) R Legato R R Fermata U Staccato k Common Time c Tie R R R Cut Time C Slur R R Phrase Accent > R Pick Up Notes R R Breath Mark, R Double Bar Line R Repeat Sign R

6 Maor Scales Stage 1 - Octave 1 Clarinet Guthrie G/A C/D F/G Bb/C 8 7 6 5 4 2 1 A B C# D E F# G# A # # # & # # # c 1.1 1.2 1 T1 T12 T12/LPG T12/5 T12/45 D E F# G A B C# D # # & # # c T12 TR12/456 TR12/456/LPR TR12/456/RPB 1.1 Open 1 T1 G A B C D E F# G # & # c Open 1 T1 T12 T12 T12/5 T12/45 T12/456 & c T12 TR12/456/LPY TR12/456/RPB/LPY 1.1 Open T T1 T12 b & bc T T1 T12 T12 T12/4 T12/45 T12/456 b b & bb c b T12/4 R(1.1) b 1.1 Open T T12/.1 T12 T12 b b & bb b c b T12/.1 TR12/456/RPY TR12/456 TR12/456/RPR R(1.1) 1.2 Open T Eb/F Ab/Bb Db/Eb C D E F G A B C F G A Bb C D E F Bb C D Eb F G A Bb Eb F G Ab Bb C D Eb

G/A C/D F/G Bb/C Eb/F Ab/Bb Db/Eb Clarinet Maor Scales Stage 1 - Octave 2 Guthrie & # # # c 1.1 & # # c TR12/456 & # c Open & c 1 2 TR/12/456/RPB # # TR12/456/LPR 4 A B C# D E F# G# A TR12/456 TR12/45 TR12/5 TR12 TR12 1.1 TR12/456/RPR/LPB TR12/456/RPR 5 TR12/45 TR12/456 # 6 TR12/5 TR1 TR12/45 # # 7 TR12/LPG D E F# G A B C# D TR2/45 # TR12/5 TR12 8 TR2/4/RPY G A B C D E F# G C D E F G A B C TR12 & bc T TR12/456/RPR & bb c b & bb b c R/1.1 b TR12/456/RPY TR12/456 Open TR12/456 TR12/45 1.1 TR12/456 TR12/4 b R/(1.1) b TR12/456/RPY TR12 F G A Bb C D E F TR12/4 TR12 b TR12/LPG TR12/456/RPR b TR12/4 TR12/(.1) TR12 TR12/456 TR12 TR TR1 TR12/45 TR12 TR2/4/RPY TR b TR12/4 Bb C D Eb F G A Bb b TR12/(.1) Eb F G Ab Bb C D Eb TR2/4/(6.1)/RPY 64

65 G/A C/D F/G Bb/C Eb/F Ab/Bb Db/Eb Clarinet Maor Scales Stage 2 - Octave 1 Guthrie & # # # c # # # # # # # # & # # c # # # # # # & # c # # & c & bc b b & bb c b b b b b b b & b b b c b b b b b b b b b b b

G/A C/D F/G Bb/C Eb/F Ab/Bb Db/Eb Clarinet Maor Scales Stage 2 - Octave 2 Guthrie & # # # c # # # # # # # # & # # c # # # # # # & # c # # & c & bc b b & bb c b b b b b b b & b b b c b b b b b b b b b b b 66

67 G/A C/D F/G Bb/C Eb/F Ab/Bb Db/Eb Clarinet Maor Scales Stage - Octave 1 Guthrie & # # # c # # # # # # # # & # # c # # # # # # & # c # # & c & bc b b & bb c b b b b b b b & b b b c b b b b b b b b b b b

G/A C/D F/G Bb/C Eb/F Ab/Bb Db/Eb Clarinet Maor Scales Stage - Octave 2 Guthrie & # # # c # # # # # # # # & # # c # # # # # # & # c # # & c & bc b b & bb c b b b b b b b & b b b c b b b b b b b b b b b 68

69 Clarinet The Seven G & # # # 4 # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # 8 C & # # 4 # # # # # # # # # # # # 15 F & # 4 # # # # 22 Bb &4 4 29 Eb & b 4 b b b b 5 6 Ab & b b 4 b b b b b b b b b b b b b 4 Db & bb b 4 b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b [Composer]