Students must display an integrity toward musicianship, marching, and scholarship in the activity by completing a minimum of the following tests:
Winds Percussion Colorguard
All Major Scales ____ All Major Scales ____ 27 Points _____
* Solo Proficient I ____ * Solo Proficiency I ____ Solo Prof. I _____
Musicianship I ____ Musicianship I ____ Rifle/Saber _____
Marching Theory I ____ Marching Theory I____ Marching Theory I_____
* Note: If a Student Successfully Auditions and Participates in an Honor Band, they do not need to complete the Solo Proficiency Test.
Minimum Requirements
- Eighth Note (slur two/tongue two) Pattern
- Min. Tempo of Quarter Note = 100
Rubric
Pass: The Student completes each of the 12 (twelve) major scales with the minimum Requirements (see above), without hesitation and does not stop in the middle of the scale. The student may start over once, should they make a mistake. Students will need to re-test should they have to restart more than one time.
Fail: The Student can not complete most of the scales not meeting the minimum requirements, or has to stop and restart for a most of the schools.
( /10) I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Circle the correct answer.
1. Tone is _______.
a) Pitch b) The quality of sound c) a note
2. Intonation is _______.
a) Pitch b) The quality of sound c) a note
3. Balance is _______.
a) The quality of sound b) The compatibility of sounds c) Chords
4. All of the following are used when interpreting music, except:
a) Dynamics b) Key signature c) Phrasing
5. The tempo of Vivace is:
a) Faster than allegro b) Slower than allegro c) Quarter note equals 120
6. The articulation of Legato is:
a) A light attack with space b) A heavy attack with space c) Smooth and connected
7. Subito Piano means
a) To suddenly get loud b) To suddenly get soft c) Too suddenly
8. Alla Breve means the same thing as
a) the end of a phrase b) cut time c) an elaborate solo
9.The trombone, baritone and piano are all in the key of
a) F b) C c) G
10. The speed of the rhythmic pulse of music is known as
a) subdivision b) time c)tempo
( /10) II. Fill in the Blank
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct word (s) or symbol (s).
11. D.S. al Coda means to ____________ back to ______________.
12. Dividing beats into smaller increments is called ______________.
13. This symbol “ ^ ” above a note indicates a ____________ articulation, which is played with a __________ (syllable) articulation with separation between notes.
14. ______________ is a pulse of three (triple) against duple. While a deliberate shift in the beat is called: _____________________.
15. An Accelerando is an _________________ in speed while a ritardando is a __________________ in speed.
16. A diminuendo is indicated by: _______________, and a crescendo is indicated by _______________ (draw each symbol).
17. A fermata is a ___________ usually at the __________ of a phrase.
18. When slurring one would play two notes that are________________, while ties are connecting two notes that are:_________________.
19. When balancing an ensemble it is necessary to balance to these voices: __________
This form of balance is often referred to as the ____________ of balance.
20. __________can be established by a metronome or a _______________.
( /10) III. True/False
Directions: In the blank, put “T” if the statement is true or “F” if the statement is false.
_____ 1.Legato is playing with a heavy attack and space between the notes.
_____ 2.Subito means slowly
_____ 3. Transposition is the technique of mentally shifting music from the written key to
another (e.g., concert pitch).
_____ 4. One way of subdividing is separating quarter notes into eighth notes.
_____ 5. Fortissimo is written as FF
_____ 6. A major scale consists of two tetra chords
_____ 7. A major scale can be determined as the following steps: whole, whole, half.
Whole, whole, half, whole.
_____8. The top number in a time signature determined how many beats are in a measure.
_____9. The key signature indicates how many flats, sharps, or naturals are in the music.
_____10.The method of determining a major keys relative minor, is to transpose down a
minor 3rd.
( /16) IV. Completion
Complete the circle of 4th’s (counterclockwise) and 5th’s (clockwise)
( /32) V. Composition.
Directions: Using your understanding of basic music theory, compose an 8-measure melody in the clef of your choice. Be sure to use the following signs, symbols, and guidelines.
Time Signatures: 4/4 Changes: Accidentals
Dynamics: p, mf, F style: staccato, tenuto, and marcato
Rhythms: use whole, half, quarter, eighth, and sixteenth notes. Use quarter, and eighth
rests. Use at least one tie.
Melody: Use mostly the key of Bb, but include chromaticism (accidentals) in one part of
the melody. Also be sure to slur one phrase.
( /10) VI. Written Response
In a few sentences discuss the five elements that define good musicianship as described in the Spirit Book.
The Spirit of Great Oak
Leadership Test
( /40) I. Fill in the Blank.
Directions: write in the best answer for each question.
1. The five basic elements of good musicianship are:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
2. List 3 forms of articulations:
A.
B.
C.
3. List the 5 ideal qualities of a marching band leader:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
4. Anyone can identify _______________, but only prudent leaders can _____________ them.
5. Success breeds __________________, while failure breeds _____ _______________.
6. Regarding Discipline, the manual indicates that above all in every situation a leader should remain:
A.
B.
C.
D.
7. What animal species is used to demonstrate a correlation between successful group dynamics and
marching band?
A.
8. According to the manual, a student leader should never be someone who __________ their peers.
9. What is the Guiding Axiom to a successful marching band?
A.__________________ + _________________ = _______________________.
10. What are the words that make up the mission statement of Great Oak? Explain each one: I_______________________:
R______________________
( /25) I. Short Answer.
Directions: Answer each question with short statements.
1. Pick a Quote from the “Quotes for Success” of the leadership section (Spirit Books).
Write that quote, and it’s author, and explain why it best fits you.
2. Pick a Quote from the “Quotes for Success” of the leadership section (Spirit Books).
Write that quote, it’s author, and explain why it best fits your section.
3. From “Interesting Facts About Geese,” pick one of the facts and lessons, and explain why that best fits The Spirit of Great Oak.
Fact:
Lesson:
Explanation:
4. List Leadership responsibilities:
Before Rehearsal:
During Rehearsal:
After Rehearsal:
5. In 3 sentences, summarize the quote by, Charles Swindoll, “Attitude.”
( /35) III. Essay.
Directions: Answer each question with a min. of three paragraphs of responses:
(10 pts) #1. Describe how you would run a sectional to teach The GOHS Fight Song to your section. How, when, where, teaching
strategies, expectations should all be considered.
(10 pts) #2. Describe the ways you would promote SPIRIT in your section and in the full ensemble. Be sure to write about each word that makes up the acronym. Focus particularly on Teamwork
(15) #3. Based on the information provided in the leadership section of the “Spirit Book,” list and describe what you believe are the roles that a
section leader must fulfill in the Spirit of Great Oak. At the conclusion of your writing, circle the role that you believe to be most
important.
