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Performance Trombone

In compiling this syllabus the New Zealand Music Examinations Board has endeavoured to use readily available and affordable editions as

indicated in the text. The Board has used each book to the fullest extent possible, however any edition is acceptable. Editions are mentioned

solely as a means of identification, and any standard edition will be accepted.

New Zealand music is available from SOUNZ, the Centre for New Zealand Music, Level 1, 39 Cambridge Terrance, Wellington, 6001. Tel

04-8018602, Fax 04-801 8604, [email protected].

Examination Music

NZMEB accepts pieces as listed in current and previous AMEB syllabuses. An entrant for may enter a List A, List B, List C or List D piece

from the equivalent AMEB list.

Entrants may not use photocopies for performance (other than for facilitating page turns) in examinations, as this is prohibited by the Copyright

Act. When Entrants enter the examination room they must hand copies of all list pieces being performed, to the examiner, together with their

examination slip. Copies for examiner use of extra repertoire list pieces in the Performance syllabuses are optional.

Please note that where pieces are listed in the Syllabus, the publishers are given mainly as an aid to locating material, and are merely suggestions;

other authoritative editions of the music will be equally acceptable.

Scales

Dominant Seventh arpeggios are to be played in the key.

Diminished seventh arpeggios are to start on the key note.

Extra repertoire list: Samples of entrant’s work for the year

From Grade 1 to Grade 7 all entrants must present other pieces of their choice, as evidence of study beyond those presented for the examination.

These should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus, and may come from the syllabus or from a source other than the lists below.

Examiners, at their discretion, will ask entrants to demonstrate familiarity with these pieces by performing the whole or any part of them during

the examination. Entrants must bring a copy of the music to the examination room. The following minimum requirements apply: Grade 1 -

one piece Grade 2 to 7 - two pieces.

Entrants should not play repeats in examinations, however any da capo must be played.

Co-requisites - to complete Grade 6 practical, a Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 3 Theory

Grade 7 practical, a Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 4 Theory

Grade 8 practical, a Credit Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 4 Theory

AMusNZ, a Credit Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 5 Theory

LMusNZ, a Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 6 Theory

Entrants have 36 months in which to complete the co-requisite theory component.

FOR ACCEPTABLE EQUIVALENTS PLEASE SEE THE THEORY SYLLABUS

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Musicianship

LEVEL ONE

Preliminary

• To join in and clap the beats in simple duple or triple time, to a harmonized passage played by the examiner and to continue clapping the

beats when the music stops.

• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time.

Example:

�� 44 � ��• To visually recognize step or skip movement (seconds and thirds) over three notes within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use

their own pieces to develop fluency.

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• To recognize written combined step/skip movements over 3 notes within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces

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�� 34 � ��• To play the same pattern as a given melody using only 2nds and 3rds within the compass of a fifth in the key of B♭ major. Entrants will be

given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they may try parts of the test.

Example:

�� 34 ��• To aurally identify major seconds and major thirds (number only), played twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes

before answering.

• To echo clap a short rhythm pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.

Example:

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Grade Two

• To visually recognize any written interval within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluency

Example:

� ��34� � ��• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm in simple time. May include crotchet rests and quavers.

Example:

�� 44 � ��• To play the same pattern as a given melody in the keys of B♭ or A♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during

which time they may try parts of the test.

Example:

� �� 44 � ��• To aurally identify major and perfect intervals up to and including perfect fifths (number only) played twice by the examiner. Entrants

may sing or hum the notes before answering.

• To echo clap a short rhythmic pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.

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Grade Three

• To visually recognize written intervals within the octave at sight. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluency.

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• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades, dotted crotchets,

quavers and minim rests may be included. Example:

�� 44 � �� • To play the same rhythm pattern as a melody within the compass of an octave in the keys of D or E♭ major. Entrants will be given half a

minute to sight the melody during which time they may try parts of the test.

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• To aurally identify major and perfect intervals up to and including perfect fifths (number only) played twice by the examiner. Entrants


• To aurally identify root position triads as major or minor (notes sounded together) played twice by the examiner.


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LEVEL TWO

Grade Four

• To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple time or compound duple. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,

semiquavers, dotted quavers and quaver ests may be added.

Examples:

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• To name the tonic key.

• To play a given melody in the keys of F or D♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they may

try parts of the test.

Examples:

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• To name the tonic key and transpose the melody up one tone.

• To aurally identify major and perfect intervals up to and including major sixths, (number only) played twice by the examiner. Entrants



• To echo clap a rhythmic pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.

Example:

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Grade Five

• To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,

triplets and tied notes may be added.

Examples:

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• To play a given melody in the keys of D major or E♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time

they may try parts of the test.

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• To transpose the melody down one semitone or up one tone.

• To aurally identify by quality and number major and perfect intervals up to and including a perfect octave, played twice by the examiner.

Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.


• To echo clap a four bar rhythmic pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.

Example:

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LEVEL THREE

Grade Six

• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,

syncopation may be added.

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• To name the tonic key of the melody.

• To name the final cadence as perfect or plagal and to name the letter names for both triads.

• To transpose the melody up one tone or down one semitone.

• To play a given melody in the keys or G♭ or A major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they may


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• To aurally identify root position triads as major, minor, or augmented (notes sounded together) played twice by the examiner.

LEVEL FOUR

Grade Seven

• To clap or tap at sight, a written rhythm in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades, syncopation

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• Identify the first cadence as imperfect or interrupted and the second cadence as perfect or plagal.

• Give the letter names of all triads forming cadences.

• Transpose the melody up a tone or down a semitone

• To aurally identify by quality and number all major and perfect intervals, and minor thirds, up to and including a perfect octave, played

twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.

• To aurally identify root position triads as major, minor, augmented or diminished (notes sounded together) played twice by the examiner.

Grade Eight

• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in any time signature.

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• Entrants will be given one minute to sight an orchestral excerpt during which time they may try parts of the test, and then play it from the

score.

• To aurally identify by quality and number all major and perfect intervals, minor thirds and sixths, up to and including a perfect octave,

played twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.


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Musical KnowledgeIn practical examinations examiners will ask entrants questions on the following aspects of list pieces (excluding extra repertoire list)

Level One - Preliminary to Grade 3• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.

• Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.

Level Two - Grades 4 and 5• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.


• Modulations which occur in the pieces at main cadence points.

• Broad formal structure of pieces.

• Name the period and give its time frame.

• Give the nationality of composers.

Level Three - Grade 6• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.


• Modulations which occur in the pieces.

• Broad formal structure and analysis of the pieces.

• Some knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics.

• Some knowledge of the composers.

Level Four - Grades 7 and 8• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.

• Keys and tonalities in which the pieces are written.


• Broad knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.

• Broad knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.

• Some knowledge of the composers of the pieces presented for examination including range of repertoire and major contributions to the

development of musical style.

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Level 1 - Preliminary to Grade 3

Descriptors

Processes are limited in range, repetitive and familiar, employing recall and a narrow range of knowledge and cognitive skills. These are applied

in activities which are closely supervised by the teacher.

Criteria

Examiners will use these criteria in assessing all level 1 entrants.

• Comfortable and well balanced posture

• Appropriate hand and arm position.

• Beginning to acquire:

• Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work

• Performance of the technical work at the minimum tempo or faster

• Awareness of underlying pulse in the pieces

• Awareness of the dynamic range of the instrument

• Accurate and fluent performance of pieces

• Awareness and control of dynamics, tempo and articulations

• Awareness of intonation and breath support

• Awareness of clear and even tone

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Preliminary

1. Exercise

Five note exercise based on B♭ major scale, (B♭, C, D E♭, D C B♭)

Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 60, one note per beat

2. Pieces

Any 4 pieces from a recognised trombone tutor book comprising a minimum of 5 different notes and a minimum of 12 bars length. Piano

accompaniment is optional.

Recommended tutor books E 2000 for Trombone Book 1, Abracadabra for Trombone Book 1

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4. Musical Knowledge

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Grade 1

1. Scales

B♭ Major

B♭ Harmonic Minor

B♭ Chromatic

B♭ Major Arpeggio

B♭ Minor Arpeggio

Sustained note Any one note of the B♭ major scale held for at least 6 seconds, at mf

Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending one octave only within the required range.

All scales and arpeggios to be played: all tongued/all slurred

Range - Inclusive as shown:�� Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 76, one note per beat

2. Pieces – Three pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus one extra repertoire list piece

List A

Anon No 12, p 10 or Third Study p 17 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes

Anon? Russian Dance Winners Galore for Trombone Brass Wind 0121BC

Arban No 2 or 3, p 17 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer

Arban Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Davis Dynamic Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Dorsey Exercise Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Ed. Langey

Nightingale

No 1 A Small Step Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick

Endresen Study No 1 Supplementary Studies for Trombone, Rubank HL04470640

McPherson Tonguing Study, or Legato Study Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

List B

Baring-Gould Eudoxia The Young Trombonist Bk 1, ed. Lawton, OUP

Croft St. Anne The Young Trombonist Bk 1, ed. Lawton, OUP

Diabelli The Joker The Magic Trombone arr. Hare, Boosey

Fitzen Hargen Russian Song Without Words No 1 First Book of Trombone Solos, ed Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Kirnberger Komm, o komm, du Geist des Leben Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series !, Allans Publishing

Pie Cantiones Unto us a Boy is Born The Young Trombonist Bk 1, ed. Lawton, OUP

Russian Folk Song

Arr Gout

Easter Hymn Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series !, Allans Publishing

Tallis God Grant We Grace Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series !, Allans Publishing

Trad The Barley Break Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Trad When the Saints Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Trad/Bach Vom Himmel hoch Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Tschaikovsky Chanson Russe Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

List C

Bailey Mr Smooth Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Bartok Play Time Pieces for Trombone Vol 1, arr Harris & Miller,

Associated Board

Bates Boogie, or Dutch View Key Notes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind

Brumby Twilight Hymn Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Coombes Trotting Trombone Key Notes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind

Fisher Pebble Beach Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Holley Rain Time Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Koechlin La Ceinture de Noces Time Pieces for Trombone Vol 1, arr Harris & Miller,

Associated Board

McKimm Love in the Garden Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Pollard Sounding the Distant Bells Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Ramskill Homewood Trail or Sand Dance Key Notes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind

Ross Bush Suite Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

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Grade 2

1. Scales

B♭, G, A♭ Major

B♭, G, A♭ Harmonic Minor

B♭, G, A♭ Chromatic

B♭, G, A♭ Major Arpeggio

B♭, G, A♭ Minor Arpeggio

Sustained note Any one note of the B♭ major scale held for at least 8 seconds, with crescendo and decrecendo

(p - f - p)

Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave ascending. Each note to be held for two beats (tongued only). Breathe

every 8 beats or 4 notes

Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending one octave only within the required range.


Range - Inclusive as shown:��

Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 100, one note per beat


List A

Arban No 14, or 17, p 20 -21 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer


Blazhevich Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Davis Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Ed. Langey No 33, p 13 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes

Holley Contemporary Study Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Langey Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

McPherson Study No 1, 2, or 3, any one Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Nightingale No 2, Siesta, Siesta Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick

List B

Bach, W. F Air Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Boyce Largo Andante Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &

Miller,Associated Board

Clarke Minuet Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Fitzenhagen Air Slave Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Foster Massa’s in the Cold Cold Ground Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Hare Variations on Goe from ny Window Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Holborne The Fruits of Love First Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Marcello Grave Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Morley Now is the Month of May Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &


Sweelinck Allein Gott in der Hoh sei Ehr Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Trad In dolce jubilo or Llwyn On The Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP

Trad Skye Boat Song Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

List C

Bailey Little Swinger or Rocket Up Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Bartok Slovakian Folk Tune The Magic Trombone arr. Hare, Boosey

Bates Quito Keynotes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind

Broadstock Danny’s Song Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Brumby Berceause Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Butterworth Gino’s Tune Keynotes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind

Clarke-Jones Para Gliding Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Coombes Shadows Keynotes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind

De Visser One Extra Minute Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Dreyfus The Doll’s House Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Falla Cancion Time Pieces for Trombone, Vol 1 arr Harris & Miller,

Associated Board

Gross Brass in Three, A Little Hymn, or Brass

Fun, any one

Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Holst Theme Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

MacInnes The Bean Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

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Grade 3

1. Scales

C, E♭, F, D Major

C, E♭, F, D Harmonic Minor

C, E♭, F, D Melodic Minor

C, E♭, F, D Chromatic

C, E♭, F, D Major Arpeggio

C, E♭, F, D Minor Arpeggio

Sustained note Any one note of the D major scale held for at least 8 seconds, with crescendo and decrecendo

(p - f - p)

Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (first octave) ascending. Each note to be held for two beats (tongued

only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes

Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending one octave within the required range.





List A

Arban No 30 or No 32 p 24 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer



Blodgett Rapid Tonguing Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Davis Articulation Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Ed Langey No 26 or No 27 , p 12 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes

McKenzie Jazz Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

McPherson Study No 1, No 2, or No 3 Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Nightingale No 13 Slinky Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick

List B

Bach Menuett II Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Corelli Prelude Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Giordani Caro mia ben First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Gottschalk Hail Columbia Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Handel Verdi Prati The Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP

Heinichen Adagio Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &


Kinyon Folk Song Blues Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Marcello Largo Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Pachelbel Sarabande First Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Purcell Trumpet Tune Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Saint-Saen Royal March of the Lion Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Schubert Litany First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Trad No 5, or No 8 The Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP

Verdi Chorus of the hebrew Slaves Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

List C

Bailey Moonlight Air or Snappy Rag Jazz Incorporated Vol 1, Bailey

Bailey Soft Winds or Cool It Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Blake Walking in the Air First Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Brodbeck Speak Easy Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Brumby In Memoriam Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Ed Gout Blues The Really Easy Trombone Book, Faber

Greenbaum Outward Bound Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Holley Potato Flower Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Nelhybel Allegro marcato Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Pearson End Titles Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Pearson Rag Trade First Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Ross Ballade Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Trad The Lachlan Tigers Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Webber Memory First Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

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Level 2 - Grades 4 and 5

Descriptors

Processes are moderate in range, established and familiar, employing basic operational skills using readily available information. These are

applied in directed activities which are supervised by the teacher. Learners have some responsibility for quantity and quality.

Criteria


• Comfortable and well balanced posture and comfortable relationship with the instrument.

• Appropriate and comfortable hand and arm position with fingers close to the keys.

• Technical facility, sufficient to allow:

• Rhythmic stability

• Developing controlled co-ordination of the hands and tongue

• Controlled, clear, even legato and tone


• at the minimum tempo or faster

• A developing sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures

• Accurate and fluent performance of pieces with appropriate breath control and tone

• Awareness and control of dynamics and tempo

• The ability to articulate legato and staccato textures as required

• Awareness of phrasing

• Generally secure intonation and breath support.

• A developing awareness of fine pitch discrimination.

• A developing ability of vibrato.

• To demonstrate the ability to tune the instrument.

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Grade 4

1. Scales

C, F, D♭, G♭ Major

C, F, D♭, G♭ Harmonic Minor

C, F, D♭, G♭ Melodic Minor

C, F, D♭, G♭ Chromatic

C, F, D♭, G♭ Major Scales in Thirds

C, F, D♭, G♭ Major Arpeggio

C, F, D♭, G♭ Minor Arpeggio

Sustained note Any one note of the D major scale held for at least 10 seconds, with crescendo and

decrecendo (p - f - p)



Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending one or two octave(s) within the required range.

All scales and arpeggios to be played: all tongued/ all slurred/ two slurred, two tongued




List A

Arban No 47, p 28, or no 48, p 29 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer



Clarke Studies Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Davis Style Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Ed Langey Any three to count as one work: No 2, 3,

4, 6, 9, 13, 15, p 53

The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes

Holley Contemporary Study, Modern Study, or

Bright Study


McPherson Chromaticc Study Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Nightingale No 17, The Shout Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick

List B

Anon Trumpet March Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Arne Largo Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &


Bach Bist du bei Mir The Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP

Bach Sarabande Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Bassano Galliard First Book of Trombone Solos, Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Boismortier Rigaudon Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &


Brahms Two Songs Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Corelli Minuet Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Fontana Sonata, No 4 Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Galliard Andantino Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Galliard Menuet Alternat First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Handel Air from Concerto Grosso The Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP

Handel Le Rejouissance: Allegro Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &


Handel March Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing


Mendlessohn If With All Your Hearts or Theme from

Italian Symphony

First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Moussorgsky Promenade Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Schubert Theme from Symphony No 5 First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Tchaikovsky Theme from Rococo Variations First Book of Trombone Solos, Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Trad Captain Morgans Battle Song The Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP

Trad Ye Banks and Braes The Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP

List C

Bailey Blue Mood or Devil May Care Jazz Incorporated Vol 1, Bailey

Bailey Ightly Latin Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

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Brodbeck Busy Body Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Brumby Song of the Bard Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Campbell Stillness Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Cornelius The Kings The Young Trombonist, ed Lawton, OUP

Deyfus Nullabor Hideout Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Ed Wedgwood No 3, No 4, or No 7 Jazzin’ About, Faber

Gershwin Summertime A Little Light Music for Trombone, arr Iveson, Brass Wind

Goss Dance Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Holley Soft Sun Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

McKenzie Mixed Berries Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Parry Repton The Young Trombonist, ed Lawton, OUP

Ross Caprice Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Wedgwood Tequila Sunrise Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

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1. Scales

G, D, E♭, G♭ Major

G, D, E♭, G♭ Harmonic Minor

G, D, E♭, G♭ Melodic Minor

G, D, E♭, G♭ Chromatic

G, D, E♭, G♭ Major Scales in Thirds

G, D, E♭, G♭ Major Arpeggio

G, D, E♭, G♭ Minor Arpeggio

G, D, E♭, G♭ Dominant Sevenths (arpeggio only)








�Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 96, two notes per beat


List A

Arban No 18, p 35, No 32, p 41,or No 38, p 43 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer

Ed Langey No 2, p 64 and No 10, p 68 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes

Kopprasch No 7 and No 9 60 Studies Vol 1, Hofmeister

List B

Bach Herzlick thut mich verlagen The Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP

De Fesch Minuet No 9, first repeat required Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Franck Panis Angelicus Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Galliard Alla Siciliano Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Marcello Allegro from Sonata No 1 Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Mendlessohn Theme from the Reformation Symphony First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Wagenseil Second Movement of Concerto for

Trombone


List C

Bailey Stokers Siding or Jumbuck Jive Jazz Incorporated, Vol 1, Bailey

Eichman Serial Piece First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Godard Berceuse de Jocelyn Trombone Solo Album, ed laycock, Boosey and Hawkes

Heller A Sweet trip First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Ravel Song of the Comptois Clock Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Shostakovich Waltz Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 2, arr Harris &


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Level 3 - Grade 6

Descriptors

Processes require a range of developing skills within a range of familiar contexts. These are applied using relevant theoretical knowledge,

interpretative skills, discretion and judgment within a range of known responses to familiar problems. Although activities are directed by the

teacher, learners have significant responsibility for the quantity and quality of output.

Criteria


• Comfortable and well balanced posture demonstrating considerable ease in the relationship with the instrument.

• Appropriate hand and arm position and use of alternative fingerings where appropriate.

• Technical facility, to allow:

• Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work at the minimum tempo or faster

• Increasing control of co-ordination of the hands and tongue

• A well developed sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures.

• Increased control of variations in tempo, tone and articulations

• A developing sense of phrasing, style and ornamentation as appropriate to each musical period.

• Increased awareness of intonation and breath support

• Increased awareness of fine pitch discrimination.

• Increased ability of vibrato.

• Able to tune the instrument with competence.

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1. Scales

D, A, G♭, B Major

D, A, G♭, B Harmonic Minor

D, A, G♭, B Melodic Minor

D, A, G♭, B Chromatic

D, A, G♭, B Major Scales in Thirds

D, A, G♭, B Whole Tone Scale

D, A, G♭, B Major Arpeggios and Broken Chord

D, A, G♭, B Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chord

D, A, G♭, B Dominant Sevenths (arpeggio only)

D, A, G♭, B Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only, beginning on the note)

Double Tonguing B♭ major, 1 octave (ascending and descending). 2 semi-quavers on each note

Sustained note Any one note of the E major scale held for at least 12 seconds, with crescendo and

decrecendo (p - ff - p)

Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (upper octave) ascending. Each note to be held for two beats

(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes


All scales and arpeggios to be played: all tongued/ all slurred/ two slurred, two tongued/ slurred pairs




List A

Arban No 2, pp 205-206 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer

Bach, J S arr Lafosse Gigue from Cello Suite No 1 Suites for Tenor Trombone, Le Duc

Ed Langey No 16 and No 17, p 72 or No 23 and No

24, p 75 or No 4, p 89 or No 5, p 90


Kopprasch No 14, 15, 22 or 25 and 26 Sixty Studies, Vol 1, IMC

Nightingale No 24, Joot Hoot Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick

List B

Bach Arioso Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Corelli Preludio Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Galliard Sonata No 3, 1st and 2nd movements IMC

Gounod Lend me your Aid from La Reine de Saba Trombone Solo Album, ed laycock, Boosey and Hawkes

Handel Adagio Cantabile Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Marcello Sonata in A minor for ‘cello, 1st and 2nd

movements

Marcello Sonata in E minor, any two contrasting

movements

IMC, Peeters, Schirmer

Rimsky-Korsakov Andante Cantabile Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Telemann Sonata in F minor Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

List C

Bailey Wily Bossa Jazz Incorporated, vol 1, Bailey

Coe Variations on The Ash Grove Theme and

variations 2 and 4.

OUP

Gregson Divertimento for Trombone and Piano, 1st

mvmt only

Chappell

Jacob Trombone Sonata, 1st mvmt only Emerson

Lusher No. 4, No 6, or No 11 Don Lusher’s Trombone Album, Boosey and Hawkes

Ridout Sonata, 1st and 3rd mvmts

(unaccompanied)

Emerson

Shostakovich Four Preludes, any one mvmt. Ed. Musicus

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Level 4 - Grades 7, 8 and Performers Certificate

Descriptors

Processes require a wide range of technical skills involving a considerable choice of procedures in a variety of familiar and un-familiar contexts.

The learning demands a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts and analytical interpretation of information. The

learning demand requires informed judgment within a range of innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems. Learners have

complete responsibility for the quantity and quality of output under broad guidance and evaluation from their teacher.

Criteria


In addition to those criteria at level 1, 2, & 3 the entrants will demonstrate:

• Accurate and fluent performance throughout.

• Rhythmic stability and vitality.

• A full exploration of the dynamic range of the instrument.

• A confident projection of the style and character of chosen works.

• Sensitivity to subtleties of nuance, rubato and ornamentation.

• A well developed aural awareness and reliable intonation.

• A well developed awareness of fine pitch discrimination.

• A competent use of vibrato for musical expression.

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1. Scales

E, A, B♭, B Major

E, A, B♭, B Harmonic Minor

E, A, B♭, B Melodic Minor

E, A, B♭, B Chromatic

E, A, B♭, B Major Scales in Thirds

E, A, B♭, B Whole Tone Scale

E, A, B♭, B Major Arpeggios and Broken Chord

E, A, B♭, B Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chord

E, A, B♭, B Dominant Sevenths (arpeggio only)

E, A, B♭, B Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only, beginning on the note)

Double Tonguing G major, 2 octaves (ascending and descending). 2 semi-quavers on each note

Sustained note Any one note of the F♯ major scale held for at least 14 seconds, with crescendo and

decrecendo (pp - ff - pp)



Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending two octaves within the required range, otherwise only

one octave is necessary.



�Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 72, four notes per beat


List A

Arban No 1, p 204 or No 8, p 214 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer

Bach, J S arr Lafosse Courante from Cello Suite No 1 or

Prelude from Cello Suite No 3

Suites for Tenor Trombone, Le Duc

Ed Langey No 21,p 73, No 22, p 74, No 25, p 76, or

No 28, p 79


Kopprasch No 17 60 Studies Vol 1, Hofmeister

List B

Corelli Sonata in A major, Op 5, ed Brown IMC

Handel Concerto in F minor, any 2 contrasting

mvmts

IMC

Haydn Adagio Solos for the Trombone Player, ed Smith, Schirmer

Reiche Rondo Solos for the Trombone Player, ed Smith, Schirmer

Rimsky-Korsakov Concerto, 1st and 2nd mvmts Boosey and Hawkes

Serocki Sonatine for Trombone and Piano, 1st

mvmt

Moeck

List C

Granados Madrigal in A minor IMC

Guilmant Concertpiece, Op 88 IMC or Solos for the Trombone Player, ed Smith, Schirmer

Hindemith Sonata, 4th mvmt Schott

Horovitz Adam-Blues Novello

Schroder Andante Cantabile Hansen

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1. Scales

B♭, C, E Major

B♭, C, E Harmonic Minor

B♭, C, E Melodic Minor

B♭, C, E Chromatic

B♭, C, E Major Scales in Thirds

B♭, C, E Whole Tone Scale

B♭, C, E Major Arpeggios and Broken Chord

B♭, C, E Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chord

B♭, C, E Dominant Sevenths of the major keys (arpeggio only)

B♭, C, E Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only, beginning on the note)

Double Tonguing B♭ major, 2 octaves (ascending and descending). 2 semi-quavers on each note

Triple Tonguing C major, one octave ascending and descending. Triplet on each note

Sustained note Any one note in the range held for at least 14 seconds, with crescendo and decrecendo (pp -

ff - pp)









List A

Arban No 3, pp 206-208, No 6, pp 211-212, No

9, pp 215-216, or No 11, pp218-219

Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer

Arnold Fantasy for Trombone Faber

Bach, J S arr Lafosse Courante from Cello Suite No 2, or

Allemande from Cello Suite No 4


Kopprasch No 38, 45, 48, or 51 60 Studies Vol 2, Hofmeister

List B

Corelli Sonata in D minor, ed Gibson IMC

Corelli Sonata in F, Op 5, ed Brown IMC

Handel Concerto in F minor IMC

Marcello Sonata No 2 in E minor, any two

contrasting mvmts

Schirmer

Saint-Saen Cavatine Durand

Schumann Romance Op 94, no 2 ,for Trombone and

Piano

Brass Wind

Telemann Fantasia in A minor No 1 Twelve Fantasias for Unaccompanied Trombone, ed Ralph,

Fischer

Von Webber Romanza Appassionata Fischer

List C

Bozza Hommage a Bach Leduc

Mancini The Pink Panther, arr Frankenpohl Kendor

Pryor Blue Bells of Scotland Fischer

Rimsky- Korsakov Trombone Concerto, 2nd and 3rd mvmts Brass Wind

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Level 5 - Associate Diploma

Descriptors

Processes require a wide range of specialised technical skills involving a wide choice of standard and non standard procedures in a variety of

routine and non-routine contexts. The learning demands a broad knowledge base with substantial depth in some areas, employing analytical

interpretation and the determination of appropriate methods and procedures in response to a range of concrete problems, with some theoretical

elements. Learners have full responsibility for the nature, quantity and quality of outcomes under broad general guidelines in self directed and

sometimes directive activity.

Criteria


• A well developed aural awareness and secure intonation with fine pitch discrimination.

• understanding of the works as to their structure, musical content and their particular character.

• technical and stylistic mastery leading to a coherent, expressive performance.

• command of special effects appropriate to the instrument.

• ability to differentiate between a broad range of musical styles.

• familiarity with the accompanying parts in items requiring accompaniment, with a consistent and integrated sense of ensemble between

soloist and accompanist.

• a developing sense of professional presentation, with attention to posture, appearance and normal performance conventions.

• a detailed knowledge of the structure, keys and modulations of each work

• a knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of each work

• familiarity with general repertoire of chosen composers, particularly their trombone works

• some knowledge of the historical development of the instrument as it relates to the chosen works.

Diploma AMUSNZ

1. Pieces

The programme and choice of instruments must be approved by NZMEB prior to entry.

The entrant will select a programme of four pieces. One should be unaccompanied and three others contrasting in style and era, with a playing

time of between 20 - 35 minutes. If the works have an accompaniment written for them, entrants must use an accompanist. The chosen

repertoire must reflect sufficient technical/musical challenges to fulfil the criteria for Level Five.

Entrants may use tenor trombone or bass trombone.


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Level 7 - Licentiate Diploma

Descriptors

Learners will carry out processes that require a command of wide ranging highly specialised technical skills involving a wide choice of standard

and non standard procedures often in non standard combinations. They are employed in highly variable routine and non-routine contexts. The

learning demands employ a specialist knowledge base with depth in more than one area, employing the analysis and evaluation of a wide range

of information and the formulation of appropriate responses to resolve both concrete and abstract problems. Learners have full responsibility

in managing the learning processes and complete accountability for determining and achieving personal outcomes within broad parameters for

defined activities.

Criteria


• A well developed aural awareness and secure intonation and fine pitch discrimination.

• their ability to build a varied and coherent programme worthy of public performance

• understanding of the works as to their structure, musical content and their particular character

• technical and stylistic mastery leading to a coherent, expressive performance,

• command of special effects appropriate to the instrument,

• ability to differentiate between a broad range of musical styles,

• a convincing presentation showing a developing sense of professional presentation, with attention to posture, appearance and normal

performance conventions

• performance from memory as required in the syllabus.

Diploma LMUSNZ

1. Pieces

The programme and choice of instruments must be approved by NZMEB prior to entry.

The entrant will select a programme of four pieces. One should be unaccompanied and three others contrasting in style and era, with a playing

time of between 30 - 45 minutes. If the works have an accompaniment written for them, entrants must use an accompanist. The chosen

repertoire must reflect sufficient technical/musical challenges to fulfil the criteria for Level Seven.

Entrants may use tenor trombone or bass trombone.


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In compiling this syllabus the New Zealand Music Examinations Board has endeavoured to use readily available and affordable editions as

indicated in the text. The Board has used each book to the fullest extent possible, however any edition is acceptable. Editions are mentioned

solely as a means of identification, and any standard edition will be accepted.

New Zealand music is available from SOUNZ, the Centre for New Zealand Music, Level 1, 39 Cambridge Terrance, Wellington, 6001. Tel

04-8018602, Fax 04-801 8604, [email protected].

Examination Music

NZMEB accepts pieces as listed in current and previous AMEB syllabuses. These can be used as either or both of the “two list pieces”.

Entrants may not use photocopies for performance (other than for facilitating page turns) in examinations, as this is prohibited by the Copyright

Act. When Entrants enter the examination room they must hand copies of all list pieces being performed, to the examiner, together with their

examination slip. Copies for examiner use of extra repertoire list pieces in the Performance syllabuses are optional.

Please note that where pieces are listed in the Syllabus, the publishers are given mainly as an aid to locating material, and are merely suggestions;

other authoritative editions of the music will be equally acceptable.

Entrants should not play repeats in examinations, however any da capo must be played.

Scales

Dominant Seventh arpeggios are to be played in the key.

Diminished seventh arpeggios are to start on the key note.

Co-Requisites

There are no additional theory requirements for Grades 6-8.

Improvisation

Credit will be awarded for appropriate improvisation. It is acknowledged that within some of the styles presented improvisation will be

appropriate. Care however must be taken to maintaim the work’s musical integrity and level of difficulty. A copy of the work with the

improvisation section marked must be brought to the examination for use by the examiner.

Entrants changing from Performance Trombone to Trombone

Entrants in Performance Trombone are permitted to swap to the Trombone syllabus by presenting three pieces by three different composers

two of which must be in the Performance Trombone syllabus of the same grade. Entrants should advise the examiner of the change when they

enter the examination room and mark the appropriate box on their examination slip.

Syllabus Repertoire

Entrants must perform three works two of which must be selected from the prescribed NZMEB list(s). One alternative “own choice” work may

be substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.

No more than one composition by a specific composer may be presented during the examination.

Entrants from Grade 1 to Grade 8 must take different styles and tempi into consideration when choosing their programme.

It is recommended that Entrants from Grades 1 to 8 include pieces from at least two different style periods in their programme.

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LEVEL ONE

Preliminary

• To join in and clap the beats in simple duple or triple time, to a harmonized passage played by the examiner and to continue clapping the

beats when the music stops.


Example:

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their own pieces to develop fluency.

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Grade One

• To recognize written combined step/skip movements over 3 notes within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces

to develop fluency.

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Example:

�� 34 � ��• To play the same pattern as a given melody using only 2nds and 3rds within the compass of a fifth in the key of B♭ major. Entrants will be

given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they may try parts of the test.

Example:

�� 34 ��• To aurally identify major seconds and major thirds (number only), played twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes

before answering.


Example:

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Grade Two

• To visually recognize any written interval within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluency

Example:

� ��34� � ��• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm in simple time. May include crotchet rests and quavers.

Example:

�� 44 � ��• To play the same pattern as a given melody in the keys of B♭ or A♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during


Example:

� �� 44 � ��• To aurally identify major and perfect intervals up to and including perfect fifths (number only) played twice by the examiner. Entrants


• To echo clap a short rhythmic pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.

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• To visually recognize written intervals within the octave at sight. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluency.

Example: � �34� � ��

• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades, dotted crotchets,

quavers and minim rests may be included. Example:

�� 44 � �� • To play the same rhythm pattern as a melody within the compass of an octave in the keys of D or E♭ major. Entrants will be given half a

minute to sight the melody during which time they may try parts of the test.

Example: �� 44��

• To aurally identify major and perfect intervals up to and including perfect fifths (number only) played twice by the examiner. Entrants




Example:

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LEVEL TWO

Grade Four

• To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple time or compound duple. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,

semiquavers, dotted quavers and quaver ests may be added.

Examples:

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• To play a given melody in the keys of F or D♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they may


Examples:

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• To name the tonic key and transpose the melody up one tone.

• To aurally identify major and perfect intervals up to and including major sixths, (number only) played twice by the examiner. Entrants



• To echo clap a rhythmic pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.

Example:

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Grade Five

• To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,

triplets and tied notes may be added.

Examples:

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• To transpose the melody down one semitone or up one tone.

• To aurally identify by quality and number major and perfect intervals up to and including a perfect octave, played twice by the examiner.

Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.


• To echo clap a four bar rhythmic pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.

Example:

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LEVEL THREE

Grade Six

• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,

syncopation may be added.

Examples:

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• To name the tonic key of the melody.

• To name the final cadence as perfect or plagal and to name the letter names for both triads.

• To transpose the melody up one tone or down one semitone.

• To play a given melody in the keys or G♭ or A major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they may


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examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.

• To aurally identify root position triads as major, minor, or augmented (notes sounded together) played twice by the examiner.

LEVEL FOUR

Grade Seven

• To clap or tap at sight, a written rhythm in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades, syncopation

may be added.

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�� 5 � � � � � �� • To name the tonic key.

• To play given melody in the keys of B major/minor or E major/minor. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during


Examples:

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� �� VI

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• Identify the first cadence as imperfect or interrupted and the second cadence as perfect or plagal.

• Give the letter names of all triads forming cadences.

• Transpose the melody up a tone or down a semitone

• To aurally identify by quality and number all major and perfect intervals, and minor thirds, up to and including a perfect octave, played

twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.


Grade Eight

• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in any time signature.

Examples:

� � � �� 2 � � � �� 98 � �� 2 �� 5 � � � ��

�� 54 � � � � � � �� 5 ��

• Entrants will be given one minute to sight an orchestral excerpt during which time they may try parts of the test, and then play it from the

score.

• To aurally identify by quality and number all major and perfect intervals, minor thirds and sixths, up to and including a perfect octave,

played twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.


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Musical KnowledgeIn practical examinations examiners will ask entrants questions on the following aspects of list pieces (excluding extra repertoire list)

Level One - Preliminary to Grade 3• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.


Level Two - Grades 4 and 5• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.


• Modulations which occur in the pieces at main cadence points.

• Broad formal structure of pieces.

• Name the period and give its time frame.

• Give the nationality of composers.

Level Three - Grade 6• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.



• Broad formal structure and analysis of the pieces.

• Some knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics.

• Some knowledge of the composers.

Level Four - Grades 7 and 8• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.

• Keys and tonalities in which the pieces are written.


• Broad knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.

• Broad knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.

• Some knowledge of the composers of the pieces presented for examination including range of repertoire and major contributions to the

development of musical style.

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Descriptors

Processes are limited in range, repetitive and familiar, employing recall and a narrow range of knowledge and cognitive skills. These are applied

in activities which are closely supervised by the teacher.

Criteria


• Comfortable and well balanced posture

• Appropriate hand and arm position.

• Beginning to acquire:


• Performance of the technical work at the minimum tempo or faster

• Awareness of underlying pulse in the pieces

• Awareness of the dynamic range of the instrument

• Accurate and fluent performance of pieces

• Awareness and control of dynamics, tempo and articulations

• Awareness of intonation and breath support

• Awareness of clear and even tone

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Preliminary

1. Exercise

Five note exercise based on B♭ major scale, (B♭, C, D E♭, D C B♭)

Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 60, one note per beat

2. Pieces

Any 3 pieces from a recognised trombone tutor book comprising a minimum of 5 different notes and a minimum of 12 bars length. Piano

accompaniment is optional.

Recommended tutor books E 2000 for Trombone Book 1, Abracadabra for Trombone Book 1

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1. Scales

B♭ Major

B♭ Harmonic Minor

B♭ Chromatic

B♭ Major Arpeggio

B♭ Minor Arpeggio

Sustained note Any one note of the B♭ major scale held for at least 6 seconds, at mf

Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending one octave only within the required range. All scales and

arpeggios to be played: all tongued/all slurred

Range - Inclusive as shown:�� Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 76, one note per beat

2. Pieces

Three pieces to be chosen by three different composers. Two pieces must be from the list below. One alternative “own choice” work may be

substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.

Anon? Russian Dance Winners Galore for Trombone Brass Wind 0121BC

Anon No 12, p 10 or Third Study p 17 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes

Arban No 2 or 3, p 17 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer


Bailey Mr Smooth Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Baring-Gould Eudoxia The Young Trombonist Bk 1, ed. Lawton, OUP

Bartok Play Time Pieces for Trombone Vol 1, arr Harris & Miller,

Associated Board

Bates Boogie, or Dutch View Key Notes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind

Brumby Twilight Hymn Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Coombes Trotting Trombone Key Notes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind

Croft St. Anne The Young Trombonist Bk 1, ed. Lawton, OUP

Davis Dynamic Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Diabelli The Joker The Magic Trombone arr. Hare, Boosey

Dorsey Exercise Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Ed. Langey

Nightingale

No 1 A Small Step Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick

Endresen Study No 1 Supplementary Studies for Trombone, Rubank HL04470640

Fisher Pebble Beach Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Fitzen Hargen Russian Song Without Words No 1 First Book of Trombone Solos, ed Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Holley Rain Time Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Kirnberger Komm, o komm, du Geist des Leben Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series !, Allans Publishing

Koechlin La Ceinture de Noces Time Pieces for Trombone Vol 1, arr Harris & Miller,

Associated Board

McKimm Love in the Garden Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

McPherson Tonguing Study, or Legato Study Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Pie Cantiones Unto us a Boy is Born The Young Trombonist Bk 1, ed. Lawton, OUP

Pollard Sounding the Distant Bells Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Ramskill Homewood Trail or Sand Dance Key Notes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind

Ross Bush Suite Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Russian Folk Song

Arr Gout

Easter Hymn Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series !, Allans Publishing

Tallis God Grant We Grace Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series !, Allans Publishing

Trad/Bach Vom Himmel hoch Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Trad The Barley Break Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Trad When the Saints Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Tschaikovsky Chanson Russe Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

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Grade 2

1. Scales

G, A♭ Major

G, A♭ Harmonic Minor

G, A♭ Chromatic

G, A♭ Major Arpeggio

G, A♭ Minor Arpeggio

Sustained note Any one note of the B♭ major scale held for at least 8 seconds, with crescendo and decrecendo

(p - f - p)

Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave ascending. Each note to be held for two beats (tongued only). Breathe

every 8 beats or 4 notes

Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending one octave only within the required range. All scales and

arpeggios to be played: all tongued/all slurred



2. Pieces




Arban No 14, or 17, p 20 -21 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer

Bach, W. F Air Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Bailey Little Swinger or Rocket Up Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Bartok Slovakian Folk Tune The Magic Trombone arr. Hare, Boosey

Bates Quito Keynotes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind


Boyce Largo Andante Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &


Broadstock Danny’s Song Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Brumby Berceause Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Butterworth Gino’s Tune Keynotes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind

Clarke-Jones Para Gliding Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Clarke Minuet Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Coombes Shadows Keynotes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind

Davis Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

De Visser One Extra Minute Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Dreyfus The Doll’s House Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Ed. Langey No 33, p 13 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes

Falla Cancion Time Pieces for Trombone, Vol 1 arr Harris & Miller,

Associated Board

Fitzenhagen Air Slave Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Foster Massa’s in the Cold Cold Ground Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Gross Brass in Three, A Little Hymn, or Brass

Fun, any one


Hare Variations on Goe from ny Window Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Holborne The Fruits of Love First Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Holley Contemporary Study Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Holst Theme Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Langey Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

MacInnes The Bean Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Marcello Grave Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

McPherson Study No 1, 2, or 3, any one Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Morley Now is the Month of May Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &


Nightingale No 2, Siesta, Siesta Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick

Sweelinck Allein Gott in der Hoh sei Ehr Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Trad In dolce jubilo or Llwyn On The Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP

Trad Skye Boat Song Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

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Grade 3

1. Scales

E♭, D Major

E♭, D Harmonic Minor

E♭, D Melodic Minor

E♭, D Chromatic

E♭, D Major Arpeggio

E♭, D Minor Arpeggio

Sustained note Any one note of the D major scale held for at least 8 seconds, with crescendo and decrecendo

(p - f - p)



Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending one octave within the required range.




2. Pieces



Arban No 30 or No 32 p 24 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer


Bach Menuett II Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Bailey Moonlight Air or Snappy Rag Jazz Incorporated Vol 1, Bailey

Bailey Soft Winds or Cool It Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Blake Walking in the Air First Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber


Blodgett Rapid Tonguing Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Brodbeck Speak Easy Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Brumby In Memoriam Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Corelli Prelude Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Davis Articulation Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Ed Gout Blues The Really Easy Trombone Book, Faber

Ed Langey No 26 or No 27 , p 12 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes

Giordani Caro mia ben First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Gottschalk Hail Columbia Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Greenbaum Outward Bound Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Handel Verdi Prati The Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP

Heinichen Adagio Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &


Holley Potato Flower Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Kinyon Folk Song Blues Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing


McKenzie Jazz Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

McPherson Study No 1, No 2, or No 3 Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Nelhybel Allegro marcato Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Nightingale No 13 Slinky Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick

Pachelbel Sarabande First Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Pearson End Titles Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Pearson Rag Trade First Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Purcell Trumpet Tune Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Ross Ballade Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Saint-Saen Royal March of the Lion Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Schubert Litany First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Trad No 5, or No 8 The Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP

Trad The Lachlan Tigers Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Verdi Chorus of the hebrew Slaves Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Webber Memory First Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

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Level 2 - Grades 4 and 5

Descriptors

Processes are moderate in range, established and familiar, employing basic operational skills using readily available information. These are

applied in directed activities which are supervised by the teacher. Learners have some responsibility for quantity and quality.

Criteria


• Comfortable and well balanced posture and comfortable relationship with the instrument.

• Appropriate and comfortable hand and arm position with fingers close to the keys.

• Technical facility, sufficient to allow:

• Rhythmic stability

• Developing controlled co-ordination of the hands and tongue

• Controlled, clear, even legato and tone


• at the minimum tempo or faster

• A developing sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures

• Accurate and fluent performance of pieces with appropriate breath control and tone

• Awareness and control of dynamics and tempo

• The ability to articulate legato and staccato textures as required

• Awareness of phrasing

• Generally secure intonation and breath support.

• A developing awareness of fine pitch discrimination.

• A developing ability of vibrato.

• To demonstrate the ability to tune the instrument.

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Grade 4

1. Scales

F, D♭ Major

F, D♭ Harmonic Minor

F, D♭ Melodic Minor

F, D♭ Chromatic

F, D♭ Major Scales in Thirds

F, D♭ Major Arpeggio

F, D♭ Minor Arpeggio





Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending one or two octave(s) within the required range. All

scales and arpeggios to be played: all tongued/ all slurred/ two slurred, two tongued



2. Pieces



Anon Trumpet March Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Arban No 47, p 28, or no 48, p 29 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer


Arne Largo Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &


Bach Bist du bei Mir The Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP

Bach Sarabande Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Bailey Blue Mood or Devil May Care Jazz Incorporated Vol 1, Bailey

Bailey Ightly Latin Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Bassano Galliard First Book of Trombone Solos, Goodwin/Pearson, Faber


Boismortier Rigaudon Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &


Brahms Two Songs Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Brodbeck Busy Body Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Brumby Song of the Bard Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Campbell Stillness Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Clarke Studies Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Corelli Minuet Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Cornelius The Kings The Young Trombonist, ed Lawton, OUP

Davis Style Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Deyfus Nullabor Hideout Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Ed Langey Any three to count as one work: No 2, 3,

4, 6, 9, 13, 15, p 53


Ed Wedgwood No 3, No 4, or No 7 Jazzin’ About, Faber

Fontana Sonata, No 4 Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Galliard Andantino Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Galliard Menuet Alternat First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Gershwin Summertime A Little Light Music for Trombone, arr Iveson, Brass Wind

Goss Dance Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Handel Air from Concerto Grosso The Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP

Handel Le Rejouissance: Allegro Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &


Handel March Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Holley Contemporary Study, Modern Study, or

Bright Study


Holley Soft Sun Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing


McKenzie Mixed Berries Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

McPherson Chromaticc Study Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

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Mendlessohn If With All Your Hearts or Theme from

Italian Symphony


Moussorgsky Promenade Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Nightingale No 17, The Shout Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick

Parry Repton The Young Trombonist, ed Lawton, OUP

Ross Caprice Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing

Schubert Theme from Symphony No 5 First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Tchaikovsky Theme from Rococo Variations First Book of Trombone Solos, Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Trad Captain Morgans Battle Song The Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP

Trad Ye Banks and Braes The Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP

Wedgwood Tequila Sunrise Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

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1. Scales

D, E♭ Major

D, E♭ Harmonic Minor

D, E♭ Melodic Minor

D, E♭ Chromatic

D, E♭ Major Scales in Thirds

D, E♭ Major Arpeggio

D, E♭ Minor Arpeggio

D, E♭ Dominant Sevenths (arpeggio only)









2. Pieces



Arban No 18, p 35, No 32, p 41,or No 38, p 43 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer

Bach Herzlick thut mich verlagen The Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP

Bailey Stokers Siding or Jumbuck Jive Jazz Incorporated, Vol 1, Bailey

De Fesch Minuet No 9, first repeat required Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Ed Langey No 2, p 64 and No 10, p 68 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes

Eichman Serial Piece First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Franck Panis Angelicus Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Galliard Alla Siciliano Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Godard Berceuse de Jocelyn Trombone Solo Album, ed laycock, Boosey and Hawkes

Heller A Sweet trip First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Kopprasch No 7 and No 9 60 Studies Vol 1, Hofmeister

Marcello Allegro from Sonata No 1 Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Mendlessohn Theme from the Reformation Symphony First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Ravel Song of the Comptois Clock Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

Shostakovich Waltz Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 2, arr Harris &


Wagenseil Second Movement of Concerto for

Trombone


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Level 3 - Grade 6

Descriptors

Processes require a range of developing skills within a range of familiar contexts. These are applied using relevant theoretical knowledge,

interpretative skills, discretion and judgment within a range of known responses to familiar problems. Although activities are directed by the

teacher, learners have significant responsibility for the quantity and quality of output.

Criteria


• Comfortable and well balanced posture demonstrating considerable ease in the relationship with the instrument.

• Appropriate hand and arm position and use of alternative fingerings where appropriate.

• Technical facility, to allow:

• Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work at the minimum tempo or faster

• Increasing control of co-ordination of the hands and tongue

• A well developed sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures.

• Increased control of variations in tempo, tone and articulations

• A developing sense of phrasing, style and ornamentation as appropriate to each musical period.

• Increased awareness of intonation and breath support

• Increased awareness of fine pitch discrimination.

• Increased ability of vibrato.

• Able to tune the instrument with competence.

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1. Scales

A, G♭ Major

A, G♭, Harmonic Minor

A, G♭, Melodic Minor

A, G♭, Chromatic

A, G♭, Major Scales in Thirds

A, G♭, Whole Tone Scale

A, G♭, Major Arpeggios and Broken Chord

A, G♭, Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chord

A, G♭, Dominant Sevenths (arpeggio only)

A, G♭, Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only, beginning on the note)

Double Tonguing B♭ major, 1 octave (ascending and descending). 2 semi-quavers on each note

Sustained note Any one note of the E major scale held for at least 12 seconds, with crescendo and

decrecendo (p - ff - p)







2. Pieces



Arban No 2, pp 205-206 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer

Bach, J S arr Lafosse Gigue from Cello Suite No 1 Suites for Tenor Trombone, Le Duc

Bach Arioso Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Bailey Wily Bossa Jazz Incorporated, vol 1, Bailey

Coe Variations on The Ash Grove Theme and

variations 2 and 4.

OUP

Corelli Preludio Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Ed Langey No 16 and No 17, p 72 or No 23 and No

24, p 75 or No 4, p 89 or No 5, p 90


Galliard Sonata No 3, 1st and 2nd movements IMC

Gounod Lend me your Aid from La Reine de Saba Trombone Solo Album, ed laycock, Boosey and Hawkes

Gregson Divertimento for Trombone and Piano, 1st

mvmt only

Chappell

Handel Adagio Cantabile Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Jacob Trombone Sonata, 1st mvmt only Emerson

Kopprasch No 14, 15, 22 or 25 and 26 Sixty Studies, Vol 1, IMC

Lusher No. 4, No 6, or No 11 Don Lusher’s Trombone Album, Boosey and Hawkes

Marcello Sonata in A minor for ‘cello, 1st and 2nd

movements

Marcello Sonata in E minor, any two contrasting

movements

IMC, Peeters, Schirmer

Nightingale No 24, Joot Hoot Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick

Ridout Sonata, 1st and 3rd mvmts

(unaccompanied)

Emerson

Rimsky-Korsakov Andante Cantabile Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer

Shostakovich Four Preludes, any one mvmt. Ed. Musicus

Telemann Sonata in F minor Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber

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Level 4 - Grades 7, 8 and Performers Certificate

Descriptors

Processes require a wide range of technical skills involving a considerable choice of procedures in a variety of familiar and un-familiar contexts.

The learning demands a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts and analytical interpretation of information. The

learning demand requires informed judgment within a range of innovative responses to concrete but often unfamiliar problems. Learners have

complete responsibility for the quantity and quality of output under broad guidance and evaluation from their teacher.

Criteria


In addition to those criteria at level 1, 2, & 3 the entrants will demonstrate:

• Accurate and fluent performance throughout.

• Rhythmic stability and vitality.

• A full exploration of the dynamic range of the instrument.

• A confident projection of the style and character of chosen works.

• Sensitivity to subtleties of nuance, rubato and ornamentation.

• A well developed aural awareness and reliable intonation.

• A well developed awareness of fine pitch discrimination.

• A competent use of vibrato for musical expression.

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1. Scales

E, B Major

E, B Harmonic Minor

E, B Melodic Minor

E, B Chromatic

E, B Major Scales in Thirds

E, B Whole Tone Scale

E, B Major Arpeggios and Broken Chord

E, B Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chord

E, B Dominant Sevenths (arpeggio only)

E, B Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only, beginning on the note)

Double Tonguing F major, 2 octaves (ascending and descending). 2 semi-quavers on each note

Sustained note Any one note of the F♯ major scale held for at least 14 seconds, with crescendo and

decrecendo (pp - ff - pp)








2. Pieces



Arban No 1, p 204 or No 8, p 214 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer

Bach, J S arr Lafosse Courante from Cello Suite No 1 or

Prelude from Cello Suite No 3


Corelli Sonata in A major, Op 5, ed Brown IMC

Ed Langey No 21,p 73, No 22, p 74, No 25, p 76, or

No 28, p 79


Granados Madrigal in A minor IMC

Guilmant Concertpiece, Op 88 IMC or Solos for the Trombone Player, ed Smith, Schirmer

Handel Concerto in F minor, any 2 contrasting

mvmts

IMC

Haydn Adagio Solos for the Trombone Player, ed Smith, Schirmer

Hindemith Sonata, 4th mvmt Schott

Horovitz Adam-Blues Novello

Kopprasch No 17 60 Studies Vol 1, Hofmeister

Reiche Rondo Solos for the Trombone Player, ed Smith, Schirmer

Rimsky-Korsakov Concerto, 1st and 2nd mvmts Boosey and Hawkes

Schroder Andante Cantabile Hansen

Serocki Sonatine for Trombone and Piano, 1st

mvmt

Moeck

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1. Scales

B♭, C Major

B♭, C Harmonic Minor

B♭, C Melodic Minor

B♭, C Chromatic

B♭, C Major Scales in Thirds

B♭, C Whole Tone Scale

B♭, C Major Arpeggios and Broken Chord

B♭, C Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chord

B♭, C Dominant Sevenths of the major keys (arpeggio only)

B♭, C Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only, beginning on the note)

Double Tonguing B♭ major, 2 octaves (ascending and descending). 2 semi-quavers on each note

Triple Tonguing C major, one octave ascending and descending. Triplet on each note

Sustained note Any one note in the range held for at least 14 seconds, with crescendo and decrecendo (pp -

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2. Pieces



Arban No 3, pp 206-208, No 6, pp 211-212, No

9, pp 215-216, or No 11, pp218-219

Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer

Arnold Fantasy for Trombone Faber

Bach, J S arr Lafosse Courante from Cello Suite No 2, or

Allemande from Cello Suite No 4


Bozza Hommage a Bach Leduc

Corelli Sonata in D minor, ed Gibson IMC

Corelli Sonata in F, Op 5, ed Brown IMC

Handel Concerto in F minor IMC

Kopprasch No 38, 45, 48, or 51 60 Studies Vol 2, Hofmeister

Mancini The Pink Panther, arr Frankenpohl Kendor

Marcello Sonata No 2 in E minor, any two

contrasting mvmts

Schirmer

Pryor Blue Bells of Scotland Fischer

Rimsky- Korsakov Trombone Concerto, 2nd and 3rd mvmts Brass Wind

Saint-Saen Cavatine Durand

Schumann Romance Op 94, no 2 ,for Trombone and

Piano

Brass Wind

Telemann Fantasia in A minor No 1 Twelve Fantasias for Unaccompanied Trombone, ed Ralph,

Fischer

Von Webber Romanza Appassionata Fischer

3. Musicianship


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