Major Instrument

Please make a digital audio or video file recording (with student name, instrument played and track labels) as he/she performs the following:

  1. Major Scales: The student will play 2 major scales of 2 octaves each. (Label the recording: Major Scale and indicate which major scale is being played)
  2. Minor Scale:   The student will play 1 minor scale in all three forms of 1 octave each.  The minor scale should be the relative minor of one of the major scales played. (Label the recording: Minor Scale and indicate which minor scale is being played)
  3. Chromatic Scale: The student will play a chromatic scale ascending and descending 2 octaves. (Label the recording: Chromatic Scale)
  4. Music Selections: The student will play two selections of contrasting style/tempo.  Music chosen may be solo literature or etude studies.  Record approximately a 1-2 minute excerpt of each selection with accompaniment part as applicable. Smart Music accompaniment may be used.  (Label the recording: Solo/Etude Excerpt 1 and indicate the title and composer of work / Solo/Etude Excerpt 2 and indicate the title and composer of work)

Singing

Please make a digital audio or video recording  as he/she sings the following:

  1. Major Scale:  Have the student sing a major scale, one octave, ascending and descending.  Choose a key that is comfortable for the student’s voice.  You may play a demonstration scale if necessary, but do not play along as the student sings.  Give only the starting tone.  Students may sing on “la” or use solfege or numbers. (Label the recording: Major Scale and indicate the scale)
  2. Range:  Using the piano as a guide, help the student explore the limits of his/her vocal range.  C major scales in both directions would serve well. (Label the recording: Range)
  3. Melody: Have the student sing a prepared solo selection or “America” (provided).  The solo selection may be accompanied by piano.  If the student sings “America” you may set the key and give the starting tone, but do not play along as the student sings. (Label the recording: Melody)
  4. Sight-singing:  Have the student sing all five melodies at sight.  Give only the starting pitch.  Please allow no prior practicing.  Students may sing on “la” or use solfege or numbers.  If the student falters, he/she may start over one time. (Label the recording: Sight-singing)