Student: Corpssalvationarmypendel.org/MUSIC/BrassMAP.pdfMETHOD BOOK Brass Level TWO REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF Recommended Level TWO Solos THEORY SIGHT-READING ENSEMBLE SOLOS SCALES

It is recommended that all the following areas be completed before proceeding to a higher level:

METHOD BOOKto be completed before evaluation.

SCALESfrom memory ascending and descending in tempo marked.

SOLO WORKtwo solos per level - one performed in public and a different solo for evaluation.

THEORYcompleted at level as noted on the Theory M.A.P. form.

ENSEMBLEinitials of corps music leader indicating satisfactory seasonal performance.

SIGHT-READINGat grade level, must be 90% correct.

Student:

Corps:

Excellence in Theory, Book 1 - pages 1-21(see Theory M.A.P. form for lesson sequence)

METHOD BOOK

___________________ _____________Evaluator Date Completed

Brass Level PRIMERREQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF


Ensemble: ____________________________

Tradition of Excellence, Book 1Jingle Bells (page 12)Jolly Old St. Nicholas (page 12)The Dreidel Song (page 13)Kwanzaa Celebration (page 13)

Sunday School Choruses (Ruthberg)1. Alleluia2. God Is So Good

Recommended Level PRIMER Solos

Tradition of Excellence, Book 1 (up to #60)

THEORY

SIGHT-READING

ENSEMBLE

SOLOSTwo at Primer Level

NEW

□ C major

SCALES = 72, quarter notes

___________________ _____________Corps Leader Year


___________________ _____________Public Solo Title Date Completed

___________________ _____________Evaluation Solo Title Date Completed

from suggested sight-reading list inInstructor’s Manual

Title: ___________________ _____________

Evaluation Score: ______________________

LESSON PLANS FOR BRASS LEVEL PRIMERMETHOD BOOK SCALES SOLO WORK

ATradition of Excellence

Book 1 - pp. 4-5(whole notes and rests)

C majorFirst four notes

(C, D, E, F)

Begin Primer Level performance solo

from suggested list

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

B Book 1 - pp. 6-7(half notes and rests)

C majorFirst four notes

(C, D, E, F)

Continue performance solo

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

C Book 1 - pp. 8-9(quarter notes and rests)

C majorFirst six notes

(C, D, E, F, G, A)

Perform performance solo

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

D Book 1 - pp. 10-11(slurs and ties)

C majorFirst six notes

(C, D, E, F, G, A)

Begin Primer Level evaluation solo

from suggested list

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

E Book 1 - pp. 14-15(eighth notes)

C majorFull scale in quarter notes

Continue evaluation solo

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

F Book 1 - pp. 16(fl ats)


Perform evaluation solo

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

Brass Level PRIMER Completion: ___________________________ ____________ Evaluator Name Date

PrimerN

EW S

CA

LES

= 7

2, q

uarte

r not

es

0(1)

1(3)

1-2(4)

2(2)

1-3(6)

0(1)

0(1)

1-2(4)

C major

Trombone T.C. position indicated in ( ).

NEW

F major (broken ok)

G major (broken ok)

REVIEW

C major


Any InstrumentTradition of Excellence, Book 1The Good Life (page 19)

Sunday School Choruses (Ruthberg)3. Seek Ye First4. My God Is So Big5. Father I Adore You6. The B-I-B-L-E8. A-La-La-La10. Awesome God11. I Want to Live Right

Salvationist Star Search Soloist Album2. French4. We Gather Together

B InstrumentsTradition of Excellence, Book 1Trumpet Voluntary (page 36)

American Instrumental Solo SeriesDo Lord Remember Me Infi nityJesus Lover Of My Soul Near The Cross They’ll Know We Are Christians

E InstrumentsTradition of Excellence, Book 1Romanza (page 36)

American Instrumental Solo SeriesHe Is LordJesus Is the Sweetest Name I KnowO How He Love You and MeOne DaySaints

Tradition of Excellence, Book 1 (#61-#140)METHOD BOOK

Brass Level ONEREQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF

Recommended Level ONE Solos

THEORY

SIGHT-READING

ENSEMBLE

SOLOS

SCALES = 72, quarter notes from suggested sight-reading list in

Instructor’s Manual

Title: ___________________ _____________




Ensemble: ____________________________





Two at Level One

LESSON PLANS FOR BRASS LEVEL ONEMETHOD BOOK SCALES SOLO WORK


Book 1 - pp. 17-18(dotted half notes)

F major(broken octave allowed)

Review C major

Begin Level One performance solo

from suggested list

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

B Book 1 - pp. 22-23(dynamics)


Review C major


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

C Book 1 - pp. 24-25(sharps)


Review C major


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

D Book 1 - pp. 26-27(dotted quarter notes)

G major(broken octave allowed)

Review C & F major

Begin Level One evaluation solo

from suggested list

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

E Book 1 - pp. 28-29(review)

G major(broken octave allowed)

Review C & F major


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

F Book 1 - pp. 30-32(fl ats)



Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

Brass Level ONE Completion: ___________________________ ____________ Evaluator Name Date

One

F major

G major

q = 72

1(3)

2(2)

If the higher notes of the scale are outside of the student’s range, the student is permitted to play the note an octave lower.N

EW S

CA

LES

= 7

2, q

uarte

r not

es

METHOD BOOK

Brass Level TWOREQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF

Recommended Level TWO Solos

THEORY

SIGHT-READING

ENSEMBLE

SOLOS





Ensemble: ____________________________

Tradition of Excellence, Book 2 (up to #72)

Two at Level Two





NEW

B major

D major

E major

a minor

REVIEW

C major

F major

G major

Any InstrumentSalvationist Star Search Soloist Album1. Breathe on Me3. O How I Love Jesus5. Children Go Where I Send Thee6. For Your Faith7. Simple Gifts8. Take My Life

Tradition of Excellence, Book 2Ding Dong Merrily On High (page 10)Hunting Song (page 20)

B InstrumentsAmerican Instrumental Solo SeriesAmazing GraceThe CrossGod Our Father We Adore TheeHe Hideth My SoulIt Is WellJacob’s LadderNobody KnowQuiet PlaceThere Is A Name I Love to Hear

E InstrumentsAmerican Instrumental Solo SeriesBe Thou My VisionChange My Heart, O GodDare to Be a DanielFollow OnHis Eye Is on the SparrowHoly, Holy, Holy Is the LordJesus I Come to TheeNow I Belong to JesusOn Solid RockSince Jesus Came into My Heart Thy Loving Kindness


Title: ___________________ _____________


LESSON PLANS FOR BRASS LEVEL TWOMETHOD BOOK SCALES SOLO WORK


Book 2- pp. 2-3(G Major)

B majorBegin Level Two performance solo

from suggested list

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

B Book 2 - pp. 4-5(staccato, dotted quarter) a minor Continue

performance solo

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

C Book 2 - pp. 6-7(syncopation) D major Perform

performance solo

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

D Book 2 - pp. 8-9(a minor) E major

Begin Level Two evaluation solo

from suggested list

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

E Book 2 - pp. 12-13(eighth rest, tenuto) Review C, F, and G major Continue

evaluation solo

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

F Book 2 - pp. 14-15(sixteenth notes)

Review B, D and Eb major and a minor


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

Brass Level TWO Completion: ___________________________ ____________ Evaluator Name Date

Two

E major

D major

a minor

B major

2/3(5)

2/3(5)

1/2(4)

NEW

SC

ALE

S =

88,

qua

rter n

otes

NEW

A major A major d minor e minor F chromatic

REVIEW

C major F major G major B major D major E major a minor

METHOD BOOK

Brass Level THREEREQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF

Recommended Level THREE Solos

THEORY

SIGHT-READING

ENSEMBLE

SOLOS


Excellence in Theory, Book 2 - pages 30-41and Book 3 - pages 14-22

(see Theory M.A.P. form for lesson sequence)___________________ _____________Evaluator Date Completed


Ensemble: ____________________________

Tradition of Excellence, Book 2 (#74-#155)

Two at Level Three





Any InstrumentSalvationist Star Search Soloist Album9. I’ve Got Peace Like a River10. Fount of Every Blessing

B InstrumentsAmerican Soloist Albums (Album #)What Shall I Ask (ASA 3)Surrender (ASA 3)Fill My Cup (ASA 4)He Took My Place (ASA 4)He Giveth More Grace (ASA 4)Trust in God (ASA 4)Amazing Grace (ASA 6)Come Home (ASA 6)Commitment (ASA 6)Questions (ASA 6)Knowing You (ASA 8)Peace Like a River (ASA 8)Lord, With My All I Part (ASA 8)All That I Am (ASA 8)Be Thou My Vision (ASA 8)

E InstrumentsAmerican Instrumental Solo SeriesAmenGod CaresHallelujah VariationsJesus Christ is Risen TodayKum Ba YahLet Us Break Bread TogetherLord, I Want to Be A ChristianMake Me A ServantNothing But Thy Blood O Happy DaySafe In the Arms of JesusSound the Battle CryTrust and Obey


Title: ___________________ _____________


LESSON PLANS FOR BRASS LEVEL THREEMETHOD BOOK SCALES SOLO WORK


Book 2- pp. 16-17(eighth/sixteenth note

combination)

A major

Review B and Emajor

Begin Level Three performance solo

from suggested list

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

B Book 2 - pp. 18-19(dotted eighth/sixteenth)

A major

Review D and C major


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

C Book 2 - pp.24-25(cut time)

F chromatic

Review a minor


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

D Book 2 - pp.26-27(3/8 time)

d minor

Review F major

Begin Level Three evaluation solo

from suggested list

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

E Book 2 - pp. 28-29(D minor)

e minor

Review G major


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

F Book 2 - pp. 30-33(triplets)

Review A and A major, d and e minor, F chromatic


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

Brass Level THREE Completion: ___________________________ ____________ Evaluator Name Date

Three

d minor

F chromatic is printed inside back cover.

A major

A major

e minor

1/2(4)

2/3(#3)

(#3)

(#2)

NEW

SC

ALE

S =

120

, qua

rter n

otes

METHOD BOOK

Brass Level FOURREQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF

Recommended Level FOUR Solos

THEORY

SIGHT-READING

ENSEMBLE

SOLOS

SCALES = 72, eighth notes




Ensemble: ____________________________

Arban’s - Lessons 1-24 from Arban’s Companion

Two at Level Four





Any InstrumentSalvationist Star Search Soloist Album11. My Jesus, I Love Thee12. Do Remember Me13. Beulah14. This Is The Day15. This Little Light of Mine16. Leaning

BInstrumentsAmerican Soloist Albums (Album #)At Peace With My God (ASA 3)Consecration (ASA 3)Now I Belong to Jesus (ASA 3)The Reason (ASA 3)What A Friend (ASA 3)Covenant (ASA 3)No One Ever Cared for Me (ASA 4)They Shall Be Mine (ASA 6)I Need Thee (ASA 6)Search Me, O God (ASA 8)Voice of Grace (ASA 8)

E InstrumentsAmerican Instrumental Solo SeriesCount Your BlessingsFaith Is the VictoryForward to the FightGlory To His NameHe LivesI Want to Be ReadyI’ve Got A RobeLittle David PlayOnly Trust HimWayfaring StrangerWonderful Grace of JesusWonderful Words of Life


Title: ___________________ _____________


NEWTwo Octaves

F#/G major B major C chromatic

One Octave E major D/C# major

REVIEWTwo Octaves

C, B A, A and G major scales

a minor scale

One Octave F, E, and D major

scales e and d minor scales

LESSON PLANS FOR BRASS LEVEL FOURMETHOD BOOK SCALES SOLO WORK

A Arbans CompanionLessons 1-4

E major

Review e minor

Begin Level Four performance solo

from suggested list

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

B Arbans CompanionLessons 5-8

B major

Review d minor


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

C Arbans CompanionLessons 9-12

D/C# major

Review A major


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

D Arbans CompanionLessons 13-16

F#/G major (2 8vas)

Review A major

Begin Level Four evaluation solo

from suggested list

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

E Arbans CompanionLessons 17-20

C chromatic (2 8vas)

Review E major


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

F Arbans CompanionLessons 21-24

Review E, B, D/C#,F#/G major

and C chromatic


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

Brass Level FOUR Completion: ___________________________ ____________ Evaluator Name Date

Four

D major

C chromatic is printed inside back cover.

B major

E major

G major

1

(3)1

(3)

1(3)

1(3)

2(2)

2(2)

NEW

SC

ALE

S =

72,

eig

hth

note

s

RECOMMENDED ETUDE BOOKS

Brass Level FIVEREQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF

Recommended Level FIVE Solos

THEORY

SIGHT-READING

ENSEMBLE

SOLOS

SCALES = 108, eighth notes

Excellence in Theory, Book 3 - pages 39-49Solo Composition and Brass or Vocal Arrangement

(see Theory M.A.P. form for lesson sequence)



Ensemble: ____________________________

Cornet: 14 Characteristic Studies (Arban), Clarke Studies, or Daily Drills and Technical Studies (Schlossberg)

Horn/Baritone: 60 Selected Studies For Horn (Kopprasch)Trombone: Melodious Etudes for Trombone (Rochut)

Euphonium: Steven Mead Presents: New Concert Studies for Euphonium, volume 1

Tuba: 70 Studies for BB-fl at Tuba, volume 1 (Blazhevich)

Two at Level Five





B CornetA Happy Day - Instrumental Album 10At the Cross, Where I First Saw the Light

- Instrumental Album 11The Challenge - Instrumental Album 24Clear Skies - Instrumental Album 29Glorious Fountain - Classic SeriesGlory to His Name - Instr. Album 10Golden Slippers - Festival Series 402Heavenly Gales - Instrumental Album 29Jubilate - Festival Feature No. 2Tucker - Instrumental Album 24Wondrous Day - Instrumental Album 29

EAlto HornA Very Happy Day - E Solo AlbumIrish Melody - E Solo AlbumOld Rustic Bridge - E Solo AlbumRondo (Mozart) - Triumph Series 1078Shepherd of Israel - Instrumental Album 14Swiss Melodies - Instrumental Album 14

Euphonium/Baritone/B BassA Joy Untold - General Series 1708The Better World - Derek Kane SolosRansomed - Euphonium Solos AlbumSong of the Brother - Euphonium SolosTravelling Along - Derek Kane SolosThe Warrior - Euphonium Solos Album

TromboneConcertino (Leidzen) - Inst. Album 30Eternal Quest - Instrumental Album 30Hosanna - Festival Series 171A Never Failing Friend - Inst. Album 29O Love That Wilt Not - Inst. Album 30Walk with Me - Instrumental Album 30

E BassCelestial Morn - E Solo AlbumIn the Army - Instrumental Album 14Rhapsody for Tuba - E Solo AlbumRadiant Pathway - Festival Series 371Shepherd of Israel - Instrumental Album 14Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep - Inst.

Album 14


Title: ___________________ _____________


NEWTwo Octaves

g minor b minor c minor

Chromatic low F# to high C

REVIEWTwo Octaves

C, B, A, A, G, F#/G, and B major scales

a minor scale C chromatic

One Octave F, E, D, E and D/C#

major scales e, d minor scales

LESSON PLANS FOR BRASS LEVEL FIVEETUDE BOOK SCALES SOLO WORK

A2 full-page Etudes from selected book

for instrument

g minor (2 8va)

Review all fl at major scales

Begin Level Fiveperformance solo

from suggested list

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

B 2 (new) full-page Etudes

b minor (2 8va)

Review all sharp major scales


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

C 2 (new) full-page Etudes c minor (2 8va)

Review a, d, g, e, b minor


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

D 2 (new) full-page Etudes low F# to high C chromatic

Begin Level Fiveevaluation solo

from suggested list

Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

E 2 (new) full-page Etudes Review all fl at major scales


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

F 2 (new) full-page Etudes Review all sharp major scales


Instructor ________

Completed __/__/__

Brass Level FIVE Completion: ___________________________ ____________ Evaluator Name Date

Five

c minor

Full chromatic scale (low F# to high C) is printed inside back cover.

b minor

g minor

NEW

SC

ALE

S =

108

, eig

hth

note

s

CHROMATIC SCALES

1 2 0 2-3 1-2 1 2 0 1-2 1 2 0 1 0 2 1 1-2 0 2 1 1-2 2-3 0 2 1

0 1-2-3 1-3 2-3 1-2 1 2 0 2-3 1-2 1 2 0 1-2 1 2 0 1 2 0 2-3 1-2 1 2

0 2 1 1-2 2-3 0 2 1 0 2 1 1-2 0 2 1 1-2 2-3 0 2 1 1-2 2-3 1-3 1-2-3 0

1-2-3 1-3 2-3 1-2 1 2 0 1-2-3 1-3 2-3 1-2 1 2 0 2-3 1-2 1 2 0 1-2 1 2 0 1

2 0 2-3 1-2 1 2 0 2 1 1-2 2-3 0 2 1 0 2 1 1-2 0 2 1 1-2 2-3 0

2 1 1-2 2-3 1-3 1-2-3 0 2 1 1-2 2-3 1-3 1-2-3

F chromatic scale

C chromatic scale (2 octaves)

Full chromatic scale (low F# to high C)

Open or 1st Position

2 or 2nd Position

1 or 3rd Position

1/2 or 4th Position

2/3 or 5th Position

1/3 or 6th Position

1/2/3 or 7th Position

TROMBONE SLIDE POSITIONSThe number indicates what position to use.

- = a shortened slide position.

7

F# Gb

G

6

G#

5

A

4

A#

3

B

2

B#

1

C#

7

D

6

D#

5

E

4

E#

3

F#

2

G

1 6

G#

5

A

4

D

3

D#

2

E

1 - 4

E#

3

F#

2

G

1

Ab

b b bB C C D

b bE F F

b

b b bGFE F

Gb A

or

or

A#

3

B

2 6

B#

1

b bB C C or 4

C# bD

G# AbA -3 -2

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Student: Corpssalvationarmypendel.org/MUSIC/BrassMAP.pdfMETHOD BOOK Brass Level TWO REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF Recommended Level TWO Solos THEORY SIGHT-READING ENSEMBLE SOLOS SCALES