Final Exam Information
Information regarding the final exam was distributed in classes this week. The following post just reiterates what was announced in class.
Information regarding the final exam was distributed in classes this week. The following post just reiterates what was announced in class.
Scales: I will ask you to play scales from the following list: C, G, D, A, E, B, Ab, Eb, Bb, F (7th grade: C, G, D, A, E, Eb, Bb, F; 6th Grade: C, G, D, A). You may not use any materials to help you play these scales. I will choose what scales I'd like to hear. Know your key signatures!
Just like at NYSSMA, scales should be played at a comfortable, steady tempo with the best tone possible.
Scales will be graded as follows:
Correct Key Signature Yes No 10pts
Accuracy of Pitch 5 4 3 2 1 (x2 = 10pts)
Correct fingerings 5 4 3 2 1 (x2 = 10pts)
30pts total
Excerpts: An excerpt is a small section of music. I will choose 1-2 excerpts from our 4th quarter music for you to play. Your excerpt will be played with a metronome within a designated range. You must bring your own music to use. The excerpts that I will choose from will be announced in advance so that you can prepare them to the best of your ability.
Excerpts will be graded as follows:
Rhythm 5 4 3 2 1
Pitch/Notes 5 4 3 2 1
Dynamics 5 4 3 2 1
Articulation 5 4 3 2 1
Phrasing 5 4 3 2 1
Preparation* 5 4 3 2 1
*Came with all music, played from memory, ease of playing/familiarity with music, etc
Solo: You may choose any of the pieces we have worked on in lessons this year. Solos do not have to be memorized, but students have to provide their own music. If you went to NYSSMA this year, you can play that solo, and if you study privately and would like to play something that you worked on with that teacher that is fine!
Pick a solo that highlights your abilities. A harder solo played poorly will not showcase your musicianship skills as well as a slightly easier one that is performed with comfort and proper technique.
Solos will be graded as follows:
Rhythm 5 4 3 2 1
Pitch/Notes 5 4 3 2 1
Dynamics 5 4 3 2 1
Articulation 5 4 3 2 1
Phrasing 5 4 3 2 1
Preparation 5 4 3 2 1
The final exam is worth 100pts: 30 for scales, 30 for excerpts, 30 for solo. The last 10 points are to be earned through correct and appropriate posture.
