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.
MP3 Playing Test - Starts Thurs Feb 6!!!
O-End Students will be asked to play one of the following "spots" on the day of their playing test:
PRELUDE Joust British Canyon
1st Violins - 30-50 (w/rpt) 33-48 B up to D
2nd Violins - 30-50 w/rpt) 33-48 B up to D
Violas - 30-50 (w/rpt) 25-41 B up to D
Cellos - 30-50 (w/rpt) 25-41 B up to D
Basses - 30-50 (w/rpt) 25-41 B up to D
CADENCE Sonata Jupiter Mythos
1st Violins - 44-71 pickups to 47 - 70 1-29
2nd Violins - 11-35 (no rpt) . 47 - 72 1-29
Violas - 11-35 (no rpt) 5 -32 35-65
Cellos - 37-53 pickups to 35 - 55 1-35
Basses - 46-67 45 - 70 53-End
ENCORE Tumblers Wayfaring Momentum
1st Violins - O-End 21-46 84-105
2nd Violins - P-End v 38-End 45-83
Violas - K-P v 38-End 45-93 (skip 67-73)
Cellos - P-End 38-End 84-117
Basses - P-End 38-End 37-66
PRELUDE Joust British Canyon
1st Violins - 30-50 (w/rpt) 33-48 B up to D
2nd Violins - 30-50 w/rpt) 33-48 B up to D
Violas - 30-50 (w/rpt) 25-41 B up to D
Cellos - 30-50 (w/rpt) 25-41 B up to D
Basses - 30-50 (w/rpt) 25-41 B up to D
CADENCE Sonata Jupiter Mythos
1st Violins - 44-71 pickups to 47 - 70 1-29
2nd Violins - 11-35 (no rpt) . 47 - 72 1-29
Violas - 11-35 (no rpt) 5 -32 35-65
Cellos - 37-53 pickups to 35 - 55 1-35
Basses - 46-67 45 - 70 53-End
ENCORE Tumblers Wayfaring Momentum
1st Violins - O-End 21-46 84-105
2nd Violins - P-End v 38-End 45-83
Violas - K-P v 38-End 45-93 (skip 67-73)
Cellos - P-End 38-End 84-117
Basses - P-End 38-End 37-66
Junior High Orchestra Playing Test Evaluation Sheet
Click below to see how playing tests are graded.
| playing_test_eval.pdf |