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Information about scale expectations

• Judges will choose two (2) of the following four (4) scales for students to perform FROM MEMORY: F, Bb, Eb, Ab
  • Scales will all be graded based on a performance of one octave. Students who perform one octave perfectly will receive 5 points out of 5 possible points.
  • However, if students play additional octaves successfully, "extra credit" will be awarded for the judge. For example, if a student plays his/her 'F Scale' two octaves, then could receive 7 points out of 5 possible points.
  • THEREFORE, even though only one octave is "required", most clarinets who make the ensemble will conceivably be playing their scales at least two octaves to compete for a higher overall score.
  • Percussionists are required to play their major scales two octaves.
• All students will play a two octave chromatic scale FROM MEMORY. The following requirements are transposed for the instrument:
  • Flutes*, Bassoons, all low brass, Horns: F-F
  • Oboes, all Saxophones, Bb Clarinets*: C-C
  • Bass Clarinets, Trumpets: G-G
  • Percussion: Bb
  • *extra credit may be awarded to flute and clarinet students who perform their chromatic scale according to the three octave All-State requirements.