Playing Tests -
The Junior High Orchestras have two types of playing tests each year. "Spot Checks" will occur during class and will be small excerpts that are graded on a Pass/Fail basis. If a student doesn't pass the test on the first try, they can try again (on a later date) as many times as necessary to earn a passing grade. "Playing Tests" will be either done in person, or recorded by video camera, and will be graded using the Evaluation Form below. Check here for listings of specific dates and pieces for future playing tests.
Fall Playing Test - Starts Tues Oct 2
Students will be asked to play one of the following "spots" on the day of their playing test:
PRELUDE Tumblers Neighbors Sahara
1st Violins - 33-55 21-37 27-43
2nd Violins - 21-43 21-37 19-35
Violas - 21-43 21-37 19-35
Cellos - 27-47 29-45 43-58
Basses - 27-47 29-45 43-58
CADENCE Frog Shepherds Tango
1st Violins - 13-37 20-40 12-32 (take 1st and 2nd endings)
2nd Violins - 13-37 20-40 12-32 (take 1st and 2nd endings)
Violas - 13-37 20-40 12-32 (take 1st and 2nd endings)
Cellos - 21-45 13-31 12-32 (take 1st and 2nd endings)
Basses - 21-45 13-31 12-32 (take 1st and 2nd endings)
ENCORE Vivant Üsküdar Three Scenes
1st Violins - 44-61 35-57 Mvmt 2: m 1-17
2nd Violins - 39-53 35-57 Mvmt 2: m 17-33
Violas - 39-53 27-49 Mvmt 2: m 1-17
Cellos - 29-46 35-57 Mvmt 3: m 1-20
Basses - 50-67 27-49 Mvmt 3: m 1-20
PRELUDE Tumblers Neighbors Sahara
1st Violins - 33-55 21-37 27-43
2nd Violins - 21-43 21-37 19-35
Violas - 21-43 21-37 19-35
Cellos - 27-47 29-45 43-58
Basses - 27-47 29-45 43-58
CADENCE Frog Shepherds Tango
1st Violins - 13-37 20-40 12-32 (take 1st and 2nd endings)
2nd Violins - 13-37 20-40 12-32 (take 1st and 2nd endings)
Violas - 13-37 20-40 12-32 (take 1st and 2nd endings)
Cellos - 21-45 13-31 12-32 (take 1st and 2nd endings)
Basses - 21-45 13-31 12-32 (take 1st and 2nd endings)
ENCORE Vivant Üsküdar Three Scenes
1st Violins - 44-61 35-57 Mvmt 2: m 1-17
2nd Violins - 39-53 35-57 Mvmt 2: m 17-33
Violas - 39-53 27-49 Mvmt 2: m 1-17
Cellos - 29-46 35-57 Mvmt 3: m 1-20
Basses - 50-67 27-49 Mvmt 3: m 1-20
Junior High Orchestra Playing Test Evaluation Sheet
Click below to see how playing tests are graded.
| playing_test_eval.pdf |