Jazz Band
Mr. Moore - Granger High School,
Salt Lake City, UT
Name: DUE:
Unit Two: Improvising Skills
Level One: Group Rehearsal (75
points max.)
Group Rehearsal 60 points max.
5 points = On time w/ instrument
and paper & pencil
3 points =Late w/all materials
1 points = no instrument, music,
paper or pencil
0 points =Absent
Points:
Outside Rehearsal for Sectionals
Ensembles, etc. (5 points each, 25 points max
Rehearse for 30 minutes or more.
Bring a paper dated and signed by someone in charge.
1 2
3 4
Outside Performance (5 points
each, 25 points max.)
Perform for 10 minutes or more
alone or with a group. 'Bring a paper dated and signed by someone
in charge. Include a list of pieces performed.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Level Two: Scale Knowledge (20
points max.)
Play and name all major scales
in the circle of fifths (5 points from memory = 10 points)
Play and name all the natural
minor scales in the circle of fifths (5 points; from memory=
10 points)
Play and name all the harmonic
minor scales in the circle of fifths (5 points; from memory=10
points)
Play and name all the melodic
minor scales in the circle of fifths (5 points; from memory=10
points)
Play a pentatonic scale in the
concert keys of C, F, Bb, Eb Ab (5 points)
Level Three: Chord Building (25
points max.)
In your clef and key, write out
the notes for the following chords listed in concert key): 15
chords listed here- sorry couldn't scan them
In your clef and key, write out
the notes for the following chords (listed in concert key):
15 chords listed here- sorry couldn't scan them
Play in chords or triads as your
instrument dictates) the
following chords in tempo: 15
chords listed here- sorry couldn't scan them
Play in chords or triads as your
instrument dictates the
following chords in tempo: 15
chords listed here- sorry couldn't scan them
Write out a possible solo for
the following chord progression:
15 chords listed here- sorry
couldn't scan them
Extra Credit (15 points max.)
Make a poster for the class that
promotes or teaches any of the above items (5 points-10 points
if the poster is used)
Take private lessons from a qualified
instructor (1 point per lesson-, use the time sheet available
from Mr. Moore)
Attend a concert which features
your instrument. Critique the musicianship of the performance,
choice of music, etc.. (10 points oral report; 15 points two
page typed)
Have a parent or guardian read
through this form and sign it here (5 points)
Grades:
A= 100+ A-90-99 B+--85-89 B=80-84
B-75-79 C+=70-74 C=65-69 D+--55-59
D=50-54 D--4549 F=44 or less
Level One Total Points
Level Two Total Points
Level Three Total Points
Extra Credit Total Points
Dr Kathie Nunley
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