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 Trombone


5th Grade
 Content 
 Skills 
Range

 
Perform A3- C4 (diatonically) with appropriate tone quality.

 
Scales

 
Perform Bb and Eb scales with appropriate tone quality.

 
Intonation

 
Listen and identify lower and higher notes.

 
Extended Techniques

 
TBD

 
 
6th Grade
 Content 
 Skills 
Scales


 
Perform Bb, Eb, Ab, F, and C scales with appropriate tone quality.


 
Range


 
Perform G2-D4 (diatonically) with appropriate tone quality.


 
Intonation


 
Demonstrate the ability to adjust pitch using tuning slide placement based on teacher recommendation.

Listen and identify lower and higher notes.

 
Extended Techniques


 
Demonstrate the proper use of alternate position for F.


 
 
7th Grade
 Content 
 Skills 
Range

 
Perform from G3 to F4, utilizing alternate D and Db with appropriate tone quality.

 
Scales

 
Perform Bb, Eb, Ab, F, C, G, and Db scales with appropriate tone quality.

 
Intonation

 
Listen and identify lower and higher notes.

Demonstrate the ability to adjust pitch using main tuning slide based on student and teacher recommendation.

Listen and identify sharp and flat pitches in comparison with others.

 
Extended Techniques

 
TBD

 
 
8th Grade
 Content 
 Skills 
Range


 
Perform F2 - A4 (diatonically) with appropriate tone quality.



 
Scales


 
Perform Bb, Eb, F, Ab, C, Db, G, Gb and D scales with appropriate tone quality.



Perform chromatic scale in one octave with appropriate tone.



 
Intonation


 
Listen and identify sharp and flat pitches in comparison with others.



Demonstrate the ability to adjust pitch using the tuning slide.


Listen and identify lower and higher notes.

 
Extended Technique


 
Demonstrate the proper use of double-tonguing technique


Demonstrate the proper use of alternate positions for F, D/Db, and G


 
 
Concert Band
 Content 
 Skills 
Scales


 
Perform Bb, Eb, Ab, F, C, G, Db, D, A, Gb Scales with appropriate tone quality.


 
Range


 
Perform E3 - Bb4 (chromatically) with appropriate tone quality.


 
Intonation


 

Listen and identify lower and higher notes.



Demonstrate the ability to adjust pitch using main tuning slide based on student and teacher recommendation.

Listen and identify sharp and flat pitches in comparison with others.

 
Extended Techniques


 
Alternate positions for F, D/Db, and G


Demonstrate the proper use of "solo" vibrato.


Demonstrate the proper use of the "trigger" (if available on instrument).


Demonstrate the proper use of the straight mute.

 
 
Wind Ensemble
 Content 
 Skills 
Scales


 
Perform C, F, Bb, G, D, A, Eb, E, B/Cb, Ab, Db/C#, Gb/F# Scales with appropriate tone quality.


 
Range


 
Perform E3 - Bb4 (chromatically) with appropriate tone quality.


 
Intonation


 

Listen and identify lower and higher notes.



Demonstrate the ability to adjust pitch using main tuning slide based on student and teacher recommendation.

Listen and identify sharp and flat pitches in comparison with others.

Adjust pitch to tune with self, section, and ensemble.


Recognize pitch tendencies for self and instrument.


 
Extended Techniques


 
Alternate positions for F, D/Db, and G


Demonstrate the proper use of the "trigger" (if available on instrument).


Demonstrate the proper use of the straight mute.

 
 
 
Putnam Valley Central School District, 146 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
Phone (845) 528-8143 Fax (845) 528-0274