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TROMBONE FOR PLEASURE
In compiling this syllabus the New Zealand Music Examinations Board has endeavoured to use readily available and affordableeditions as indicated in the text. The Board has used each book to the fullest extent possible, however any edition is acceptable.
Editions are mentioned solely as a means of identification, and any standard edition will be accepted.
New Zealand music is available from SOUNZ, the Centre for New Zealand Music, Level 1, 39 Cambridge Terrance, Wellington,
6001. Tel 04-8018602, Fax 04-801 8604, [email protected].
Examination Music
Entrants may not use photocopies for performance (other than for facilitating page turns) in examinations, as this is prohibited
by the Copyright Act. All Level Two, Three, Four, Five and Six entrants must hand copies of all pieces being performed to the
examiner together with their examination slip when they enter the examination room. It is recommended that Level One entrants
also hand in copies. Entrants should not play repeats in examinations, however any da capo must be played.
Co-Requisites
There are no additional theory requirements for Grades 6-8.
Improvisation
Credit will be awarded for appropriate improvisation. It is acknowledged that within some of the styles presented improvisation
will be appropriate. Care however must be taken to maintaim the work’s musical integrity and level of difficulty. A copy of the work
with the improvisation section marked must be brought to the examination for use by the examiner.
Entrants changing from Performance Trombone to Trombone for Pleasure
Entrants in Performance Trombone are permitted to swap to the Trombone for Pleasure syllabus by presenting three pieces by
three different composers two of which must be in the Performance Trombone syllabus of the same grade. Entrants should advise
the examiner of the change when they enter the examination room and mark the appropriate box on their examination slip.
Syllabus Repertoire
Three pieces are to be presented. The programme must show a variety of styles by three different composers. A minimum of two
pieces are to be from the NZMEB syllabus list. The third piece may be an own choice piece and should be at a similar level to
those already in the syllabus. The syllabus repertoire lists may be used as a source for an own choice piece. Entrants must bringa copy of the own choice piece to the examination for the examiner to refer to.
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Musicianship
LEVEL ONE
Preliminary
• To join in and clap the beats in simple duple or triple time, to a harmonized passage played by the examiner and to continue
clapping the beats when the music stops.
• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time.
Example: 4 4
• To visually recognize step or skip movement (seconds and thirds) over three notes within the compass of a fifth. We
suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluency.
Example:
43
Grade One
• To recognize written combined step/skip movements over 3 notes within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants usetheir own pieces to develop fluency.
Example: 43
• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time.
Example: 43
• To play the same pattern as a given melody using only 2nds and 3rds within the compass of a fifth in the key of B♭ major.
Example:
43
• To aurally identify major seconds and major thirds (number only), played twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum
the notes before answering.
• To echo clap a short rhythm pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.
Example:
42
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Grade Two
• To visually recognize any written interval within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop
fluency Example:
43
• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm in simple time. May include crotchet rests and quavers.
Example:
4 4
• To play the same pattern as a given melody in the keys of B♭ or A♭ major.
Example:
4 4 • To aurally identify major and perfect intervals up to and including perfect fifths (number only) played twice by the examiner.
Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
• To echo clap a short rhythmic pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.
Example:
43
Grade Three
• To visually recognize written intervals within the octave at sight. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop
fluency.
Example: 43
• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades, dotted
crotchets, quavers and minim rests may be included. Example:
4 4
• To play the same rhythm pattern as a melody within the compass of an octave in the keys of D or Eb major.
Example: 4 4
• To aurally identify major and perfect intervals up to and including perfect fifths (number only) played twice by the examiner.
Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
• To aurally identify root position triads as major or minor (notes sounded together) played twice by the examiner.
• To echo clap a short rhythm pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.
Example:
4 4
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LEVEL TWO
Grade Four
• To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple time or compound duple. In addition to the rhythmic figures in
previous grades, semiquavers, dotted quavers and quaver ests may be added.
Examples: 4 4
8 6
• To name the tonic key.
• To play a given melody in the keys of F or D♭ major.
Examples:
4 4
8 6• To name the tonic key and transpose the melody up one tone.
• To aurally identify major and perfect intervals up to and including major sixths, (number only) played twice by the examiner.
Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
• To aurally identify root position triads as major or minor (notes sounded together) played twice by the examiner.
• To echo clap a rhythmic pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.
Example:
43
Grade Five
• To clap or tap at sight, a written four bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous
grades, triplets and tied notes may be added.
Examples:
3 4 4 3
8 6
• To name the tonic key.
• To play a given melody in the keys of D major or Eb major.
Examples:
3
3
4 4 D
I
A
V
B V
8 6
E
I
• To give the letter names for both triads of the perfect cadence as marked.
• To transpose the melody down one semitone or up one tone.
• To aurally identify by quality and number major and perfect intervals up to and including a perfect octave, played twice by
the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
• To aurally identify root position triads as major or minor (notes sounded together) played twice by the examiner.
• To echo clap a four bar rhythmic pattern clapped once by the examiner. A second attempt will be allowed if necessary.
Example: 8 6
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LEVEL THREE
Grade Six
• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous
grades, syncopation may be added.
Examples: 4 4
5
8 6
5 • To name the tonic key of the melody.
• To name the final cadence as perfect or plagal and to name the letter names for both triads.
• To transpose the melody up one tone or down one semitone.
• To play a given melody in the keys or G♭ or A major.Examples:
42 3
3 3
4 4
• To aurally identify by quality and number, all major and perfect intervals up to and including a perfect octave, played twice
by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
• To aurally identify root position triads as major, minor, or augmented (notes sounded together) played twice by the examiner.
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LEVEL FOUR
Grade Seven
• To clap or tap at sight, a written rhythm in simple or compound time. In addition to the rhythmic figures in previous grades,
syncopation may be added.
Examples:
43 3 3
5
8 9
4 6
• To name the tonic key.• To play given melody in the keys of B major/minor or E major/minor.
Examples:
* * 4 4
*
5 *
4 4
* * * *
• Identify the first cadence as imperfect or interrupted and the second cadence as perfect or plagal (*).
• Give the letter names of all triads forming cadences.• Transpose the melody up a tone or down a semitone
• To aurally identify by quality and number all major and perfect intervals, and minor thirds, up to and including a perfect
octave, played twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
• To aurally identify root position triads as major, minor, augmented or diminished (notes sounded together) played twice by
the examiner.
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Grade Eight
• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in any time signature.
Examples:
8 9 2
2 5
45
5 • Entrants will be given half a minute to sight an orchestral excerpt provided by the examiner and then to play it from the
score
• Entrants will be given an additional minute and a half to memorize the excerpt before replaying it.
• To aurally identify by quality and number all major and perfect intervals, minor thirds and sixths, up to and including a
perfect octave, played twice by the examiner. Entrants may sing or hum the notes before answering.
• To aurally identify root position triads as major, minor, augmented or diminished (notes sounded together) played twice by
the examiner.
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Musical Knowledge
In practical examinations examiners will ask entrants questions on the following aspects of list pieces (excluding study list)
Level One - Preliminary to Grade 3
• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.• Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.
Level Two - Grades 4 and 5
• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.
• Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.
• Modulations which occur in the pieces at main cadence points.
• Broad formal structure of pieces.
• Name the period and give its time frame.
• Give the nationality of composers.
Level Three - Grade 6
• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.
• Keys or tonalities in which the pieces are written.
• Modulations which occur in the pieces.
• Broad formal structure and analysis of the pieces.
• Some knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics.
• Some knowledge of the composers.
Level Four - Grades 7 and 8
• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.
• Keys and tonalities in which the pieces are written.
• Modulations which occur in the pieces.
• Broad knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.
• Broad knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.
• Some knowledge of the composers of the pieces presented for examination including range of repertoire and major
contributions to the development of musical style.
Level Five - Associate Diploma
• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.
• Keys and tonalities in which the pieces are written.
• Modulations which occur in the pieces.
• Detailed knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.
• Detailed knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.
• Knowledge of other works by the composers of the pieces presented for examination with emphasis on the repertoire for
the entrant’s instrument/voice.
• Knowledge of the development of the entrant’s instrument through the various musical periods, and how the development
of the instrument affected the composer’s writing.
Level Six - Licentiate Diploma
• The notes, rests, signs, terms and titles of pieces.
• Keys and tonalities in which the pieces are written.
• Modulations which occur in the pieces.
• Detailed knowledge of the structure and analysis of the pieces.
• Detailed knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of the pieces.
• Knowledge of other works by the composers of the pieces presented for examination with special reference to their major
works.
• Knowledge of the development of the entrant’s instrument through the various musical periods, and how the development
of the instrument affected the composer’s writing.
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CRITERIA and DESCRIPTORS
Level 1 - Preliminary to Grade 3
Processes are limited in range, repetitive and familiar, employing recall and a narrow range of knowledge and cognitive skills.
These are applied in activities which are closely supervised by the teacher.
Examiners will use these criteria in assessing all level 1 entrants.
• Comfortable and well balanced posture
• Appropriate hand and arm position.
• Beginning to acquire:
– Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work
– Performance of the technical work at the minimum tempo or faster
– Awareness of underlying pulse in the pieces
– Awareness of the dynamic range of the instrument
– Accurate and fluent performance of pieces
– Awareness and control of dynamics, tempo and articulations
– Awareness of intonation and breath support
– Awareness of clear and even tone
Preliminary
1. Exercise
Five note exercise based on B♭ major scale, (B♭, C, D E♭, D C B♭)
Tempo - ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 60, one note per beat
2. Pieces
Any 3 pieces from a recognised trombone tutor book comprising a minimum of 5 different notes and a minimum of 12 bars
length. Piano accompaniment is optional.
Recommended tutor books E 2000 for Trombone Book 1, Abracadabra for Trombone Book 1
3. Musicianship
4. Musical Knowledge
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Grade 1
1. ScalesB♭ Major
B♭ Harmonic Minor
B♭ ChromaticB♭ Major Arpeggio
B♭ Minor Arpeggio
Sustained note Any one note of the B♭ major scale held for at least 6 seconds, at mf
Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending one octave only within the required range. All scales
and arpeggios to be played: all tongued/all slurred
Range - Inclusive as shown:
Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 76, one note per beat
2. Pieces - Three pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus one study list piece
Anon No 12, p 10 or Third Study p 17 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes
Anon? Russian Dance Winners Galore for Trombone Brass Wind 0121BC
Arban No 2 or 3, p 17 Arban?s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer
Arban Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Bailey Mr Smooth Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Baring-Gould Eudoxia The Young Trombonist Bk 1, ed. Lawton, OUPBartok Play Time Pieces for Trombone Vol 1, arr Harris & Miller,
Associated Board
Bates Boogie, or Dutch View Key Notes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind
Brumby Twilight Hymn Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Coombes Trotting Trombone Key Notes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind
Croft St. Anne The Young Trombonist Bk 1, ed. Lawton, OUP
Davis Dynamic Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Diabelli The Joker The Magic Trombone arr. Hare, Boosey
Dorsey Exercise Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Ed. Langey Nightingale No 1 A Small Step Easy Jazzy ?Tudes, Warwick
Endresen Study No 1 Supplementary Studies for Trombone, Rubank
HL04470640
Fisher Pebble Beach Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Fitzen Hargen Russian Song Without Words No 1 First Book of Trombone Solos, ed
Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Holley Rain Time Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Kirnberger Komm, o komm, du Geist des Leben Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series !, Allans
Publishing
Koechlin La Ceinture de Noces Time Pieces for Trombone Vol 1, arr Harris & Miller,
Associated Board
McKimm Love in the Garden Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
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McPherson Tonguing Study, or Legato Study Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Pie Cantiones Unto us a Boy is Born The Young Trombonist Bk 1, ed. Lawton, OUP
Pollard Sounding the Distant Bells Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
PublishingRamskill Homewood Trail or Sand Dance Key Notes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind
Ross Bush Suite Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Russian Folk Song Arr
Gout
Easter Hymn Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series !, Allans
Publishing
Tallis God Grant We Grace Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series !, Allans
Publishing
Trad The Barley Break Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Trad When the Saints Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Trad/Bach Vom Himmel hoch Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Tschaikovsky Chanson Russe Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
3. Musicianship
4. Musical Knowledge
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Grade 2
1. ScalesG, A♭ Major
G, A♭ Harmonic Minor
G, A♭ ChromaticG, A♭ Major Arpeggio
G, A♭ Minor Arpeggio
Sustained note Any one note of the B♭ major scale held for at least 8 seconds, with crescendo and
decrecendo (p - f - p)
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave ascending. Each note to be held for two beats (tongued only).
Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes
Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending one octave only within the required range. All scales
and arpeggios to be played: all tongued/all slurred
Range - Inclusive as shown:
Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 100, one note per beat
2. Pieces - Three pieces to be chosen, by three different composers.
Arban No 14, or 17, p 20 -21 Arban?s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer
Arban Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Bach, W. F Air Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
PublishingBailey Little Swinger or Rocket Up Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Bartok Slovakian Folk Tune The Magic Trombone arr. Hare, Boosey
Bates Quito Keynotes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind
Blazhevich Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Boyce Largo Andante Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &
Miller,Associated Board
Broadstock Danny?s Song Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Brumby Berceause Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Butterworth Gino?s Tune Keynotes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind
Clarke Minuet Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Clarke-Jones Para Gliding Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Coombes Shadows Keynotes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind
Davis Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
De Visser One Extra Minute Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Dreyfus The Doll?s House Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Ed. Langey No 33, p 13 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes
Falla Cancion Time Pieces for Trombone, Vol 1 arr Harris & Miller,
Associated Board
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Fitzenhagen Air Slave Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Foster Massa?s in the Cold Cold Ground Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Gross Brass in Three, A Little Hymn, or BrassFun, any one
Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, AllansPublishing
Hare Variations on Goe from ny Window Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Holborne The Fruits of Love First Book of Trombone Solos ed.
Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Holley Contemporary Study Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Holst Theme Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Langey Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
MacInnes The Bean Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Marcello Grave Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
McPherson Study No 1, 2, or 3, any one Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Morley Now is the Month of May Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &
Miller,Associated Board
Nightingale No 2, Siesta, Siesta Easy Jazzy ?Tudes, Warwick
Sweelinck Allein Gott in der Hoh sei Ehr Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Trad In dolce jubilo or Llwyn On The Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP
Trad Skye Boat Song Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
3. Musicianship
4. Musical Knowledge
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Grade 3
1. ScalesE♭, D Major
E♭, D Harmonic Minor
E♭, D Melodic MinorE♭, D Chromatic
E♭, D Major Arpeggio
E♭, D Minor Arpeggio
Sustained note Any one note of the D major scale held for at least 8 seconds, with crescendo and
decrecendo (p - f - p)
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (first octave) ascending. Each note to be held for two beats
(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes
Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending one octave within the required range.
All scales and arpeggios to be played: all tongued/all slurred
Range - Inclusive as shown:
Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 100, one note per beat
2. Pieces - Three pieces to be chosen, by three different composers
Arban No 30 or No 32 p 24 Arban?s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer
Arban Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Bach Menuett II Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, AllansPublishing
Bailey Moonlight Air or Snappy Rag Jazz Incorporated Vol 1, Bailey
Bailey Soft Winds or Cool It Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Blake Walking in the Air First Book of Trombone Solos ed.
Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Blazhevich Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Blodgett Rapid Tonguing Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Brodbeck Speak Easy Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Brumby In Memoriam Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Corelli Prelude Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Davis Articulation Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Ed Gout Blues The Really Easy Trombone Book, Faber
Ed Langey No 26 or No 27 , p 12 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes
Giordani Caro mia ben First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith,
Schirmer
Gottschalk Hail Columbia Second Book of Trombone Solos ed.
Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Greenbaum Outward Bound Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Handel Verdi Prati The Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP
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Heinichen Adagio Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &
Miller,Associated Board
Holley Potato Flower Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Kinyon Folk Song Blues Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, AllansPublishing
Marcello Largo Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
McKenzie Jazz Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
McPherson Study No 1, No 2, or No 3 Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Nelhybel Allegro marcato Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Nightingale No 13 Slinky Easy Jazzy ?Tudes, Warwick
Pachelbel Sarabande First Book of Trombone Solos ed.
Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Pearson End Titles Second Book of Trombone Solos ed.
Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Pearson Rag Trade First Book of Trombone Solos ed.
Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Purcell Trumpet Tune Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Ross Ballade Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Saint-Saen Royal March of the Lion Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Schubert Litany First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith,
Schirmer
Trad No 5, or No 8 The Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP
Trad The Lachlan Tigers Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
PublishingVerdi Chorus of the hebrew Slaves Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Webber Memory First Book of Trombone Solos ed.
Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
3. Musicianship
4. Musical Knowledge
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CRITERIA and DESCRIPTORS
Level 2 - Grades 4 and 5
Processes are moderate in range, established and familiar, employing basic operational skills using readily available information.
These are applied in directed activities which are supervised by the teacher. Learners have some responsibility for quantity and
quality.
Examiners will use these criteria in assessing all level 2 entrants.
• Comfortable and well balanced posture and comfortable relationship with the instrument.
• Appropriate and comfortable hand and arm position with fingers close to the keys.
• Technical facility, sufficient to allow:
– Rhythmic stability
– Developing controlled co-ordination of the hands and tongue
– Controlled, clear, even legato and tone
• Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work
• at the minimum tempo or faster
• A developing sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures
• Accurate and fluent performance of pieces with appropriate breath control and tone
• Awareness and control of dynamics and tempo
• The ability to articulate legato and staccato textures as required
• Awareness of phrasing
• Generally secure intonation and breath support.
• A developing awareness of fine pitch discrimination.
• A developing ability of vibrato.
• To demonstrate the ability to tune the instrument.
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Grade 4
1. ScalesF, D♭ Major
F, D♭ Harmonic Minor
F, D♭ Melodic MinorF, D♭ Chromatic
F, D♭ Major Scales in Thirds
F, D♭ Major Arpeggio
F, D♭ Minor Arpeggio
Sustained note Any one note of the D major scale held for at least 10 seconds, with crescendo and
decrecendo (p - f - p)
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (first octave) ascending. Each note to be held for two beats
(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes
Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending one or two octave(s) within the required range. All
scales and arpeggios to be played: all tongued/ all slurred/ two slurred, two tongued
Range - Inclusive as shown:
Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 120, one note per beat
2. Pieces - Three pieces to be chosen, by three different composers
Anon Trumpet March Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
PublishingArban No 47, p 28, or no 48, p 29 Arban?s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer
Arban Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Arne Largo Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &
Miller,Associated Board
Bach Bist du bei Mir The Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP
Bach Sarabande Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Bailey Blue Mood or Devil May Care Jazz Incorporated Vol 1, Bailey
Bailey Ightly Latin Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Bassano Galliard First Book of Trombone Solos, Goodwin/Pearson,
Faber
Blazhevich Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Boismortier Rigaudon Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &
Miller,Associated Board
Brahms Two Songs Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Brodbeck Busy Body Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Brumby Song of the Bard Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Campbell Stillness Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Clarke Studies Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
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Corelli Minuet Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Cornelius The Kings The Young Trombonist, ed Lawton, OUP
Davis Style Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
PublishingDeyfus Nullabor Hideout Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Ed Langey Any three to count as one work: No 2,
3, 4, 6, 9, 13, 15, p 53
The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes
Ed Wedgwood No 3, No 4, or No 7 Jazzin’ About, Faber
Fontana Sonata, No 4 Second Book of Trombone Solos ed.
Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Galliard Andantino Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Galliard Menuet Alternat First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith,
Schirmer
Gershwin Summertime A Little Light Music for Trombone, arr Iveson, Brass
Wind
Goss Dance Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Handel Air from Concerto Grosso The Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP
Handel Le Rejouissance: Allegro Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &
Miller,Associated Board
Handel March Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Holley Contemporary Study, Modern Study,
or Bright Study
Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Holley Soft Sun Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Marcello Largo Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
McKenzie Mixed Berries Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, AllansPublishing
McPherson Chromaticc Study Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Mendlessohn If With All Your Hearts or Theme from
Italian Symphony
First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith,
Schirmer
Moussorgsky Promenade Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Nightingale No 17, The Shout Easy Jazzy ?Tudes, Warwick
Parry Repton The Young Trombonist, ed Lawton, OUP
Ross Caprice Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
Schubert Theme from Symphony No 5 First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith,
Schirmer
Tchaikovsky Theme from Rococo Variations First Book of Trombone Solos, Goodwin/Pearson,Faber
Trad Captain Morgans Battle Song The Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP
Trad Ye Banks and Braes The Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP
Wedgwood Tequila Sunrise Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans
Publishing
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4. Musical Knowledge
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Grade 5
1. ScalesD, E♭ Major
D, E♭ Harmonic Minor
D, E♭ Melodic MinorD, E♭ Chromatic
D, E♭ Major Scales in Thirds
D, E♭ Major Arpeggio
D, E♭ Minor Arpeggio
D, E♭ Dominant Sevenths (arpeggio only)
Sustained note Any one note of the D major scale held for at least 10 seconds, with crescendo and
decrecendo (p - f - p)
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (first octave) ascending. Each note to be held for two beats
(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes
Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending one or two octave(s) within the required range.
All scales and arpeggios to be played: all tongued/ all slurred/ two slurred, two tongued
Range - Inclusive as shown:
Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 96, two notes per beat
2. Pieces - Three pieces to be chosen, by three different composers
Arban No 18, p 35, No 32, p 41,or No 38, p
43
Arban?s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer
Bach Herzlick thut mich verlagen The Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP
Bailey Stokers Siding or Jumbuck Jive Jazz Incor porated, Vol 1, Bailey
De Fesch Minuet No 9, first repeat required Second Book of Trombone Solos ed.
Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Ed Langey No 2, p 64 and No 10, p 68 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes
Eichman Serial Piece First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith,
Schirmer
Franck Panis Angelicus Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
Galliard Alla Siciliano Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
Godard Berceuse de Jocelyn Trombone Solo Album, ed laycock, Boosey and
Hawkes
Heller A Sweet trip First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith,
Schirmer
Kopprasch No 7 and No 9 60 Studies Vol 1, Hofmeister
Marcello Allegro from Sonata No 1 Second Book of Trombone Solos ed.
Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Mendlessohn Theme from the Reformation
Symphony
First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith,
Schirmer
Ravel Song of the Comptois Clock Second Book of Trombone Solos ed.
Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Shostakovich Waltz Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 2, arr Harris &
Miller,Associated Board
Wagenseil Second Movement of Concerto for
Trombone
First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith,
Schirmer
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4. Musical Knowledge
CRITERIA and DESCRIPTORS
Level 3 - Grade 6
Processes require a range of developing skills within a range of familiar contexts. These are applied using relevant theoretical
knowledge, interpretative skills, discretion and judgment within a range of known responses to familiar problems. Although
activities are directed by the teacher, learners have significant responsibility for the quantity and quality of output.
Examiners will use these criteria in assessing all level 3 entrants.
• Comfortable and well balanced posture demonstrating considerable ease in the relationship with the instrument.
• Appropriate hand and arm position and use of alternative fingerings where appropriate.
• Technical facility, to allow:
– Accurate and prompt performance from memory of all technical work at the minimum tempo or faster
– Increasing control of co-ordination of the hands and tongue
• A well developed sense of pulse to allow accurate performance of rhythmic figures.
• Increased control of variations in tempo, tone and articulations• A developing sense of phrasing, style and ornamentation as appropriate to each musical period.
• Increased awareness of intonation and breath support
• Increased awareness of fine pitch discrimination.
• Increased ability of vibrato.
• Able to tune the instrument with competence.
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Grade 6
1. ScalesA, G♭ Major
A, G♭, Harmonic Minor
A, G♭, Melodic MinorA, G♭, Chromatic
A, G♭, Major Scales in Thirds
A, G♭, Whole Tone Scale
A, G♭, Major Arpeggios and Broken Chord
A, G♭, Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chord
A, G♭, Dominant Sevenths (arpeggio only)
A, G♭, Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only, beginning on the note)
Double Tonguing B♭ major, 1 octave (ascending and descending). 2 semi-quavers on each note
Sustained note Any one note of the E major scale held for at least 12 seconds, with crescendo and
decrecendo (p - ff - p)
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (upper octave) ascending. Each note to be held for two beats
(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes
Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending one or two octave(s) within the required range.
All scales and arpeggios to be played: all tongued/ all slurred/ two slurred, two tongued/ slurred pairs
Range - Inclusive as shown:
Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 120, two notes per beat
2. Pieces - Three pieces to be chosen, by three different composers
Arban No 2, pp 205-206 Arban?s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer
Bach Arioso Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
Bach, J S arr Lafosse Gigue from Cello Suite No 1 Suites for Tenor Trombone, Le Duc
Bailey Wily Bossa Jazz Incorporated, vol 1, Bailey
Coe Variations on ?The Ash Grove?
Theme and variations 2 and 4.
OUP
Corelli Preludio Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
Ed Langey No 16 and No 17, p 72 or No 23 and
No 24, p 75 or No 4, p 89 or No 5, p 90
The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes
Galliard Sonata No 3, 1st and 2nd movements IMC
Gounod Lend me your Aid from La Reine de
Saba
Trombone Solo Album, ed laycock, Boosey and
HawkesGregson Diver timento for Trombone and Piano,
1st mvmt only
Chappell
Handel Adagio Cantabile Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
Jacob Trombone Sonata, 1st mvmt only Emerson
Kopprasch No 14, 15, 22 or 25 and 26 Sixty Studies, Vol 1, IMC
Lusher No. 4, No 6, or No 11 Don Lusher’s Trombone Album, Boosey and
Hawkes
Marcello Sonata in A minor for ‘cello, 1st and
2nd movements
Marcello Sonata in E minor, any two contrasting
movements
IMC, Peeters, Schirmer
Nightingale No 24, Joot Hoot Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick
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Ridout Sonata, 1st and 3rd mvmts
(unaccompanied)
Emerson
Rimsky-Korsakov Andante Cantabile Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
Shostakovich Four Preludes, any one mvmt. Ed. Musicus
Telemann Sonata in F minor Second Book of Trombone Solos ed.Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
3. Musicianship
4. Musical Knowledge
CRITERIA and DESCRIPTORS
Level 4 - Grades 7 and 8
Processes require a wide range of technical skills involving a considerable choice of procedures in a variety of familiar and
un-familiar contexts. The learning demands a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts and analytical
interpretation of information. The learning demand requires informed judgment within a range of innovative responses to concrete
but often unfamiliar problems. Learners have complete responsibility for the quantity and quality of output under broad guidance
and evaluation from their teacher.
Examiners will use these criteria in assessing all level 4 entrants.
In addition to those criteria at level 1, 2, & 3 the entrants will demonstrate:
• Accurate and fluent performance throughout.
• Rhythmic stability and vitality.
• A full exploration of the dynamic range of the instrument.
• A confident projection of the style and character of chosen works.
• Sensitivity to subtleties of nuance, rubato and ornamentation.
• A well developed aural awareness and reliable intonation.
• A well developed awareness of fine pitch discrimination.
• A competent use of vibrato for musical expression.
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Grade 7
1. ScalesE, B Major
E, B Harmonic Minor
E, B Melodic MinorE, B Chromatic
E, B Major Scales in Thirds
E, B Whole Tone Scale
E, B Major Arpeggios and Broken Chord
E, B Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chord
E, B Dominant Sevenths (ar peggio only)
E, B Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only, beginning on the note)
Double Tonguing F major, 2 octaves (ascending and descending). 2 semi-quavers on each note
Sustained note Any one note of the F♯ major scale held for at least 14 seconds, with crescendo and
decrecendo (pp - ff - pp)
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (upper octave) ascending. Each note to be held for two beats
(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes
Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending two octaves within the required range, otherwise only
one octave is necessary.
All scales and arpeggios to be played: all tongued/ all slurred/ two slurred, two tongued/ slurred pairs
Range - Inclusive as shown:
Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 72, four notes per beat
2. Pieces - Three pieces to be chosen, by three different composers
Arban No 1, p 204 or No 8, p 214 Arban?s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer
Bach, J S arr Lafosse Courante from Cello Suite No 1 or
Prelude from Cello Suite No 3
Suites for Tenor Trombone, Le Duc
Corelli Sonata in A major, Op 5, ed Brown IMC
Ed Langey No 21,p 73, No 22, p 74, No 25, p 76,
or No 28, p 79
The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes
Granados Madrigal in A minor IMC
Guilmant Concertpiece, Op 88 IMC or Solos for the Trombone Player, ed Smith,
Schirmer
Handel Concerto in F minor, any 2 contrastingmvmts
IMC
Haydn Adagio Solos for the Trombone Player, ed Smith, Schirmer
Hindemith Sonata, 4th mvmt Schott
Horovitz Adam-Blues Novello
Kopprasch No 17 60 Studies Vol 1, Hofmeister
Reiche Rondo Solos for the Trombone Player, ed Smith, Schirmer
Rimsky-Korsakov Concerto, 1st and 2nd mvmts Boosey and Hawkes
Schroder Andante Cantabile Hansen
Serocki Sonatine for Trombone and Piano, 1st
mvmt
Moeck
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4. Musical Knowledge
Grade 8
1. ScalesB♭, C Major
B♭, C Harmonic Minor
B♭, C Melodic Minor
B♭, C Chromatic
B♭, C Major Scales in Thirds
B♭, C Whole Tone Scale
B♭, C Major Arpeggios and Broken Chord
B♭, C Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chord
B♭, C Dominant Sevenths of the major keys (arpeggio only)
B♭, C Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only, beginning on the note)
Double Tonguing B♭ major, 2 octaves (ascending and descending). 2 semi-quavers on each note
Triple Tonguing C major, one octave ascending and descending. Triplet on each note
Sustained note Any one note in the range held for at least 14 seconds, with crescendo anddecrecendo (pp - ff - pp)
Sustained scale Major scales, 1 octave (upper octave) ascending. Each note to be held for two beats
(tongued only). Breathe every 8 beats or 4 notes
Articulation - All scales to be played ascending and descending two octaves within the required range, otherwise only
one octave is necessary.
All scales and arpeggios to be played: all tongued/ all slurred/ two slurred, two tongued/ slurred pairs
Range - Inclusive as shown:
Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 80, four notes per beat
2. Pieces - Three pieces to be chosen, by three different composers
Arban No 3, pp 206-208, No 6, pp 211-212,
No 9, pp 215-216, or No 11, pp218-
219
Arban?s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer
Arnold Fantasy for Trombone Faber
Bach, J S arr Lafosse Courante from Cello Suite No 2, or
Allemande from Cello Suite No 4
Suites for Tenor Trombone, Le Duc
Bozza Hommage a Bach Leduc
Corelli Sonata in D minor, ed Gibson IMC
Corelli Sonata in F, Op 5, ed Brown IMC
Handel Concerto in F minor IMC
Kopprasch No 38, 45, 48, or 51 60 Studies Vol 2, Hofmeister
Mancini The Pink Panther, arr Frankenpohl Kendor
Marcello Sonata No 2 in E minor, any two
contrasting mvmts
Schirmer
Pryor Blue Bells of Scotland Fischer
Rimsky- Korsakov Trombone Concerto, 2nd and 3rd
mvmts
Brass Wind
Saint-Saen Cavatine Durand
Schumann Romance Op 94, no 2 ,for Trombone
and Piano
Brass Wind
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Telemann Fantasia in A minor No 1 Twelve Fantasias for Unaccompanied Trombone, ed
Ralph, Fischer
Von Webber Romanza Appassionata Fischer
3. Musicianship
4. Musical Knowledge
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