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Performance Trombone
In compiling this syllabus the New Zealand Music Examinations Board has endeavoured to use readily available and affordable editions 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
NZMEB accepts pieces as listed in current and previous AMEB syllabuses. An entrant for may enter a List A, List B, List C or List D piece
from the equivalent AMEB list.
Entrants may not use photocopies for performance (other than for facilitating page turns) in examinations, as this is prohibited by the Copyright
Act. When Entrants enter the examination room they must hand copies of all list pieces being performed, to the examiner, together with their
examination slip. Copies for examiner use of extra repertoire list pieces in the Performance syllabuses are optional.
Please note that where pieces are listed in the Syllabus, the publishers are given mainly as an aid to locating material, and are merely suggestions;
other authoritative editions of the music will be equally acceptable.
Scales
Dominant Seventh arpeggios are to be played in the key.
Diminished seventh arpeggios are to start on the key note.
Extra repertoire list: Samples of entrant’s work for the year
From Grade 1 to Grade 7 all entrants must present other pieces of their choice, as evidence of study beyond those presented for the examination.
These should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus, and may come from the syllabus or from a source other than the lists below.
Examiners, at their discretion, will ask entrants to demonstrate familiarity with these pieces by performing the whole or any part of them during
the examination. Entrants must bring a copy of the music to the examination room. The following minimum requirements apply: Grade 1 -
one piece Grade 2 to 7 - two pieces.
Entrants should not play repeats in examinations, however any da capo must be played.
Co-requisites - to complete Grade 6 practical, a Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 3 Theory
Grade 7 practical, a Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 4 Theory
Grade 8 practical, a Credit Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 4 Theory
AMusNZ, a Credit Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 5 Theory
LMusNZ, a Pass is required in NZMEB Grade 6 Theory
Entrants have 36 months in which to complete the co-requisite theory component.
FOR ACCEPTABLE EQUIVALENTS PLEASE SEE THE THEORY SYLLABUS
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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:
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their own pieces to develop fluency.
Example:
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Grade One
• To recognize written combined step/skip movements over 3 notes within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces
to develop fluency.
Example: � ��34� � ��
• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time.
Example:
��� ����34 � ��• 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. Entrants will be
given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they may try parts of the test.
Example:
�� � ���� ��� �34 ��• 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:
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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:
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Example:
���� ���� ��44 � ���• To play the same pattern as a given melody in the keys of B♭ or A♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during
which time they may try parts of the test.
Example:
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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:
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Grade Three
• To visually recognize written intervals within the octave at sight. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluency.
Example: � �34� � �� �
• 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:
�� ���� ��� ��44 � ��� �• To play the same rhythm pattern as a melody within the compass of an octave in the keys of D or E♭ major. Entrants will be given half a
minute to sight the melody during which time they may try parts of the test.
Example: �� � � � �� � � ��� �� 44�� ��
• 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:
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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:
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• To name the tonic key.
• To play a given melody in the keys of F or D♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they may
try parts of the test.
Examples:
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• 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:
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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:
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• To name the tonic key.
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• To play a given melody in the keys of D major or E♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time
they may try parts of the test.
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• 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:
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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:
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• 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. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they may
try parts of the test.
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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.
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.
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• To play given melody in the keys of B major/minor or E major/minor. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during
which time they may try parts of the test.
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• 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.
Grade Eight
• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in any time signature.
Examples:
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• Entrants will be given one minute to sight an orchestral excerpt during which time they may try parts of the test, and then play it from the
score.
• 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 KnowledgeIn practical examinations examiners will ask entrants questions on the following aspects of list pieces (excluding extra repertoire 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.
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Level 1 - Preliminary to Grade 3
Descriptors
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.
Criteria
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
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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 4 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
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Grade 1
1. Scales
B♭ Major
B♭ Harmonic Minor
B♭ Chromatic
B♭ 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 extra repertoire list piece
List A
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
Davis Dynamic Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
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
McPherson Tonguing Study, or Legato Study Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
List B
Baring-Gould Eudoxia The Young Trombonist Bk 1, ed. Lawton, OUP
Croft St. Anne The Young Trombonist Bk 1, ed. Lawton, OUP
Diabelli The Joker The Magic Trombone arr. Hare, Boosey
Fitzen Hargen Russian Song Without Words No 1 First Book of Trombone Solos, ed Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Kirnberger Komm, o komm, du Geist des Leben Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series !, Allans Publishing
Pie Cantiones Unto us a Boy is Born The Young Trombonist Bk 1, ed. Lawton, OUP
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
List C
Bailey Mr Smooth Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Bartok 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
Fisher Pebble Beach Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Holley Rain Time Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, 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
Pollard Sounding the Distant Bells Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Ramskill 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
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4. Musical Knowledge
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Grade 2
1. Scales
B♭, G, A♭ Major
B♭, G, A♭ Harmonic Minor
B♭, G, A♭ Chromatic
B♭, G, A♭ Major Arpeggio
B♭, 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, one from each list, plus one extra repertoire list piece
List A
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
Blazhevich Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Davis Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Ed. Langey No 33, p 13 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes
Holley Contemporary Study Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Langey Study 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
Nightingale No 2, Siesta, Siesta Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick
List B
Bach, W. F Air Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Boyce Largo Andante Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &
Miller,Associated Board
Clarke Minuet Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
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
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
Marcello Grave Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Morley Now is the Month of May Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &
Miller,Associated Board
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
List C
Bailey 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
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-Jones Para Gliding Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Coombes Shadows Keynotes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind
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
Falla Cancion Time Pieces for Trombone, Vol 1 arr Harris & Miller,
Associated Board
Gross Brass in Three, A Little Hymn, or Brass
Fun, any one
Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Holst Theme Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
MacInnes The Bean Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
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4. Musical Knowledge
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Grade 3
1. Scales
C, E♭, F, D Major
C, E♭, F, D Harmonic Minor
C, E♭, F, D Melodic Minor
C, E♭, F, D Chromatic
C, E♭, F, D Major Arpeggio
C, E♭, F, 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, one from each list, plus one extra repertoire list piece
List A
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
Blazhevich Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Blodgett Rapid Tonguing Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Davis Articulation Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Ed Langey No 26 or No 27 , p 12 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes
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
Nightingale No 13 Slinky Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick
List B
Bach Menuett II Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Corelli Prelude Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
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
Handel Verdi Prati The Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP
Heinichen Adagio Time Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris &
Miller,Associated Board
Kinyon Folk Song Blues Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Marcello Largo Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Pachelbel Sarabande First Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Purcell Trumpet Tune 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
Verdi Chorus of the hebrew Slaves Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
List C
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
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
Ed Gout Blues The Really Easy Trombone Book, Faber
Greenbaum Outward Bound Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Holley Potato Flower Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Nelhybel Allegro marcato Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Pearson End Titles Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Pearson Rag Trade First Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Ross Ballade Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Trad The Lachlan Tigers Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Webber Memory First Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
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Level 2 - Grades 4 and 5
Descriptors
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.
Criteria
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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1. Scales
C, F, D♭, G♭ Major
C, F, D♭, G♭ Harmonic Minor
C, F, D♭, G♭ Melodic Minor
C, F, D♭, G♭ Chromatic
C, F, D♭, G♭ Major Scales in Thirds
C, F, D♭, G♭ Major Arpeggio
C, F, D♭, G♭ 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, one from each list, plus one extra repertoire list piece
List A
Arban 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
Blazhevich Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Clarke Studies Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Davis Style Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, 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
Holley Contemporary Study, Modern Study, or
Bright Study
Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
McPherson Chromaticc Study Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Nightingale No 17, The Shout Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick
List B
Anon Trumpet March Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, 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
Bassano Galliard First Book of Trombone Solos, Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
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
Corelli Minuet Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
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
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
Marcello Largo Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, 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
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
List C
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
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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
Cornelius The Kings The Young Trombonist, ed Lawton, OUP
Deyfus Nullabor Hideout Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Ed Wedgwood No 3, No 4, or No 7 Jazzin’ About, Faber
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
Holley Soft Sun Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
McKenzie Mixed Berries Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Parry Repton The Young Trombonist, ed Lawton, OUP
Ross Caprice Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Wedgwood Tequila Sunrise Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
3. Musicianship
4. Musical Knowledge
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1. Scales
G, D, E♭, G♭ Major
G, D, E♭, G♭ Harmonic Minor
G, D, E♭, G♭ Melodic Minor
G, D, E♭, G♭ Chromatic
G, D, E♭, G♭ Major Scales in Thirds
G, D, E♭, G♭ Major Arpeggio
G, D, E♭, G♭ Minor Arpeggio
G, D, E♭, G♭ 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, one from each list, plus one extra repertoire list piece
List A
Arban No 18, p 35, No 32, p 41,or No 38, p 43 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer
Ed Langey No 2, p 64 and No 10, p 68 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes
Kopprasch No 7 and No 9 60 Studies Vol 1, Hofmeister
List B
Bach Herzlick thut mich verlagen The Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP
De Fesch Minuet No 9, first repeat required Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
Franck Panis Angelicus Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
Galliard Alla Siciliano Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
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
Wagenseil Second Movement of Concerto for
Trombone
First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
List C
Bailey Stokers Siding or Jumbuck Jive Jazz Incorporated, Vol 1, Bailey
Eichman Serial Piece First 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
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
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Level 3 - Grade 6
Descriptors
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.
Criteria
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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1. Scales
D, A, G♭, B Major
D, A, G♭, B Harmonic Minor
D, A, G♭, B Melodic Minor
D, A, G♭, B Chromatic
D, A, G♭, B Major Scales in Thirds
D, A, G♭, B Whole Tone Scale
D, A, G♭, B Major Arpeggios and Broken Chord
D, A, G♭, B Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chord
D, A, G♭, B Dominant Sevenths (arpeggio only)
D, A, G♭, B 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, one from each list, plus one extra repertoire list piece
List A
Arban No 2, pp 205-206 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer
Bach, J S arr Lafosse Gigue from Cello Suite No 1 Suites for Tenor Trombone, Le Duc
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
Kopprasch No 14, 15, 22 or 25 and 26 Sixty Studies, Vol 1, IMC
Nightingale No 24, Joot Hoot Easy Jazzy ‘Tudes, Warwick
List B
Bach Arioso Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
Corelli Preludio Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
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 Hawkes
Handel Adagio Cantabile Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
Marcello Sonata in A minor for ‘cello, 1st and 2nd
movements
Marcello Sonata in E minor, any two contrasting
movements
IMC, Peeters, Schirmer
Rimsky-Korsakov Andante Cantabile Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
Telemann Sonata in F minor Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
List C
Bailey Wily Bossa Jazz Incorporated, vol 1, Bailey
Coe Variations on The Ash Grove Theme and
variations 2 and 4.
OUP
Gregson Divertimento for Trombone and Piano, 1st
mvmt only
Chappell
Jacob Trombone Sonata, 1st mvmt only Emerson
Lusher No. 4, No 6, or No 11 Don Lusher’s Trombone Album, Boosey and Hawkes
Ridout Sonata, 1st and 3rd mvmts
(unaccompanied)
Emerson
Shostakovich Four Preludes, any one mvmt. Ed. Musicus
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Descriptors
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.
Criteria
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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1. Scales
E, A, B♭, B Major
E, A, B♭, B Harmonic Minor
E, A, B♭, B Melodic Minor
E, A, B♭, B Chromatic
E, A, B♭, B Major Scales in Thirds
E, A, B♭, B Whole Tone Scale
E, A, B♭, B Major Arpeggios and Broken Chord
E, A, B♭, B Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chord
E, A, B♭, B Dominant Sevenths (arpeggio only)
E, A, B♭, B Diminished Sevenths (arpeggio only, beginning on the note)
Double Tonguing G 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, one from each list, plus one extra repertoire list piece
List A
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
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
Kopprasch No 17 60 Studies Vol 1, Hofmeister
List B
Corelli Sonata in A major, Op 5, ed Brown IMC
Handel Concerto in F minor, any 2 contrasting
mvmts
IMC
Haydn Adagio Solos for the Trombone Player, ed Smith, Schirmer
Reiche Rondo Solos for the Trombone Player, ed Smith, Schirmer
Rimsky-Korsakov Concerto, 1st and 2nd mvmts Boosey and Hawkes
Serocki Sonatine for Trombone and Piano, 1st
mvmt
Moeck
List C
Granados Madrigal in A minor IMC
Guilmant Concertpiece, Op 88 IMC or Solos for the Trombone Player, ed Smith, Schirmer
Hindemith Sonata, 4th mvmt Schott
Horovitz Adam-Blues Novello
Schroder Andante Cantabile Hansen
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1. Scales
B♭, C, E Major
B♭, C, E Harmonic Minor
B♭, C, E Melodic Minor
B♭, C, E Chromatic
B♭, C, E Major Scales in Thirds
B♭, C, E Whole Tone Scale
B♭, C, E Major Arpeggios and Broken Chord
B♭, C, E Minor Arpeggios and Broken Chord
B♭, C, E Dominant Sevenths of the major keys (arpeggio only)
B♭, C, E 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 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 80, four notes per beat
2. Pieces – Three pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus one extra repertoire list piece
List A
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
Kopprasch No 38, 45, 48, or 51 60 Studies Vol 2, Hofmeister
List B
Corelli Sonata in D minor, ed Gibson IMC
Corelli Sonata in F, Op 5, ed Brown IMC
Handel Concerto in F minor IMC
Marcello Sonata No 2 in E minor, any two
contrasting mvmts
Schirmer
Saint-Saen Cavatine Durand
Schumann Romance Op 94, no 2 ,for Trombone and
Piano
Brass Wind
Telemann Fantasia in A minor No 1 Twelve Fantasias for Unaccompanied Trombone, ed Ralph,
Fischer
Von Webber Romanza Appassionata Fischer
List C
Bozza Hommage a Bach Leduc
Mancini The Pink Panther, arr Frankenpohl Kendor
Pryor Blue Bells of Scotland Fischer
Rimsky- Korsakov Trombone Concerto, 2nd and 3rd mvmts Brass Wind
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Level 5 - Associate Diploma
Descriptors
Processes require a wide range of specialised technical skills involving a wide choice of standard and non standard procedures in a variety of
routine and non-routine contexts. The learning demands a broad knowledge base with substantial depth in some areas, employing analytical
interpretation and the determination of appropriate methods and procedures in response to a range of concrete problems, with some theoretical
elements. Learners have full responsibility for the nature, quantity and quality of outcomes under broad general guidelines in self directed and
sometimes directive activity.
Criteria
Examiners will use these criteria in assessing all level 5 entrants.
• A well developed aural awareness and secure intonation with fine pitch discrimination.
• understanding of the works as to their structure, musical content and their particular character.
• technical and stylistic mastery leading to a coherent, expressive performance.
• command of special effects appropriate to the instrument.
• ability to differentiate between a broad range of musical styles.
• familiarity with the accompanying parts in items requiring accompaniment, with a consistent and integrated sense of ensemble between
soloist and accompanist.
• a developing sense of professional presentation, with attention to posture, appearance and normal performance conventions.
• a detailed knowledge of the structure, keys and modulations of each work
• a knowledge of the period and stylistic characteristics of each work
• familiarity with general repertoire of chosen composers, particularly their trombone works
• some knowledge of the historical development of the instrument as it relates to the chosen works.
Diploma AMUSNZ
1. Pieces
The programme and choice of instruments must be approved by NZMEB prior to entry.
The entrant will select a programme of four pieces. One should be unaccompanied and three others contrasting in style and era, with a playing
time of between 20 - 35 minutes. If the works have an accompaniment written for them, entrants must use an accompanist. The chosen
repertoire must reflect sufficient technical/musical challenges to fulfil the criteria for Level Five.
Entrants may use tenor trombone or bass trombone.
2. Musical Knowledge
3. Co-requisite Theory
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Level 7 - Licentiate Diploma
Descriptors
Learners will carry out processes that require a command of wide ranging highly specialised technical skills involving a wide choice of standard
and non standard procedures often in non standard combinations. They are employed in highly variable routine and non-routine contexts. The
learning demands employ a specialist knowledge base with depth in more than one area, employing the analysis and evaluation of a wide range
of information and the formulation of appropriate responses to resolve both concrete and abstract problems. Learners have full responsibility
in managing the learning processes and complete accountability for determining and achieving personal outcomes within broad parameters for
defined activities.
Criteria
Examiners will use these criteria in assessing all level 7 entrants.
• A well developed aural awareness and secure intonation and fine pitch discrimination.
• their ability to build a varied and coherent programme worthy of public performance
• understanding of the works as to their structure, musical content and their particular character
• technical and stylistic mastery leading to a coherent, expressive performance,
• command of special effects appropriate to the instrument,
• ability to differentiate between a broad range of musical styles,
• a convincing presentation showing a developing sense of professional presentation, with attention to posture, appearance and normal
performance conventions
• performance from memory as required in the syllabus.
Diploma LMUSNZ
1. Pieces
The programme and choice of instruments must be approved by NZMEB prior to entry.
The entrant will select a programme of four pieces. One should be unaccompanied and three others contrasting in style and era, with a playing
time of between 30 - 45 minutes. If the works have an accompaniment written for them, entrants must use an accompanist. The chosen
repertoire must reflect sufficient technical/musical challenges to fulfil the criteria for Level Seven.
Entrants may use tenor trombone or bass trombone.
2. Musical Knowledge
3. Co-requisite Theory
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Trombone
In compiling this syllabus the New Zealand Music Examinations Board has endeavoured to use readily available and affordable editions 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
NZMEB accepts pieces as listed in current and previous AMEB syllabuses. These can be used as either or both of the “two list pieces”.
Entrants may not use photocopies for performance (other than for facilitating page turns) in examinations, as this is prohibited by the Copyright
Act. When Entrants enter the examination room they must hand copies of all list pieces being performed, to the examiner, together with their
examination slip. Copies for examiner use of extra repertoire list pieces in the Performance syllabuses are optional.
Please note that where pieces are listed in the Syllabus, the publishers are given mainly as an aid to locating material, and are merely suggestions;
other authoritative editions of the music will be equally acceptable.
Entrants should not play repeats in examinations, however any da capo must be played.
Scales
Dominant Seventh arpeggios are to be played in the key.
Diminished seventh arpeggios are to start on the key note.
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
Entrants in Performance Trombone are permitted to swap to the Trombone 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
Entrants must perform three works two of which must be selected from the prescribed NZMEB list(s). One alternative “own choice” work may
be substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.
No more than one composition by a specific composer may be presented during the examination.
Entrants from Grade 1 to Grade 8 must take different styles and tempi into consideration when choosing their programme.
It is recommended that Entrants from Grades 1 to 8 include pieces from at least two different style periods in their programme.
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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:
��� ���� �44 � ��• 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:
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Grade One
• To recognize written combined step/skip movements over 3 notes within the compass of a fifth. We suggest entrants use their own pieces
to develop fluency.
Example: � ��34� � ��
• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm, in simple time.
Example:
��� ����34 � ��• 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. Entrants will be
given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they may try parts of the test.
Example:
�� � ���� ��� �34 ��• 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:
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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:
� ��34� � ��• To clap or tap at sight, a simple written rhythm in simple time. May include crotchet rests and quavers.
Example:
���� ���� ��44 � ���• To play the same pattern as a given melody in the keys of B♭ or A♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during
which time they may try parts of the test.
Example:
� �� �� ��� ��� ���� 44 � ���• 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:
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• To visually recognize written intervals within the octave at sight. We suggest entrants use their own pieces to develop fluency.
Example: � �34� � �� �
• 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:
�� ���� ��� ��44 � ��� �• To play the same rhythm pattern as a melody within the compass of an octave in the keys of D or E♭ major. Entrants will be given half a
minute to sight the melody during which time they may try parts of the test.
Example: �� � � � �� � � ��� �� 44�� ��
• 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:
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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:
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• To name the tonic key.
• To play a given melody in the keys of F or D♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they may
try parts of the test.
Examples:
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• 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:
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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:
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• To name the tonic key.
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• To play a given melody in the keys of D major or E♭ major. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time
they may try parts of the test.
Examples:
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• 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:
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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:
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• 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. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during which time they may
try parts of the test.
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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.
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.
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�� � �� � � �� � � �� � � �� � �� � � � ��5 � � � � � ��� ��• To name the tonic key.
• To play given melody in the keys of B major/minor or E major/minor. Entrants will be given half a minute to sight the melody during
which time they may try parts of the test.
Examples:
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• 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.
Grade Eight
• To clap or tap at sight, a written eight bar rhythm, in any time signature.
Examples:
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• Entrants will be given one minute to sight an orchestral excerpt during which time they may try parts of the test, and then play it from the
score.
• 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 KnowledgeIn practical examinations examiners will ask entrants questions on the following aspects of list pieces (excluding extra repertoire 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.
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Descriptors
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.
Criteria
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
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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
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1. Scales
B♭ Major
B♭ Harmonic Minor
B♭ Chromatic
B♭ 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 by three different composers. Two pieces must be from the list below. One alternative “own choice” work may be
substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.
Anon? Russian Dance Winners Galore for Trombone Brass Wind 0121BC
Anon No 12, p 10 or Third Study p 17 The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes
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, OUP
Bartok 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
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 Publishing
Ramskill 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/Bach Vom Himmel hoch Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, 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
Tschaikovsky Chanson Russe Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
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Grade 2
1. Scales
G, A♭ Major
G, A♭ Harmonic Minor
G, A♭ Chromatic
G, 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. Two pieces must be from the list below. One alternative “own choice” work may be
substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.
Arban Study Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Arban No 14, or 17, p 20 -21 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer
Bach, W. F Air Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Bailey 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-Jones Para Gliding Orchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Clarke Minuet Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, 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
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 Brass
Fun, any one
Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
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
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1. Scales
E♭, D Major
E♭, D Harmonic Minor
E♭, D Melodic Minor
E♭, 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. Two pieces must be from the list below. One alternative “own choice” work may be
substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.
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, Allans Publishing
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
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, Allans Publishing
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 Publishing
Verdi 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
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Level 2 - Grades 4 and 5
Descriptors
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.
Criteria
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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1. Scales
F, D♭ Major
F, D♭ Harmonic Minor
F, D♭ Melodic Minor
F, 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. Two pieces must be from the list below. One alternative “own choice” work may be
substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.
Anon Trumpet March Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Arban 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
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 Publishing
Deyfus 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, Allans Publishing
McPherson Chromaticc Study Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
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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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1. Scales
D, E♭ Major
D, E♭ Harmonic Minor
D, E♭ Melodic Minor
D, 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. Two pieces must be from the list below. One alternative “own choice” work may be
substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.
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 Incorporated, 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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Level 3 - Grade 6
Descriptors
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.
Criteria
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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1. Scales
A, G♭ Major
A, G♭, Harmonic Minor
A, G♭, Melodic Minor
A, 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. Two pieces must be from the list below. One alternative “own choice” work may be
substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.
Arban No 2, pp 205-206 Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer
Bach, J S arr Lafosse Gigue from Cello Suite No 1 Suites for Tenor Trombone, Le Duc
Bach Arioso Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
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 Hawkes
Gregson Divertimento 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
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
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Level 4 - Grades 7, 8 and Performers Certificate
Descriptors
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.
Criteria
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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1. Scales
E, B Major
E, B Harmonic Minor
E, B Melodic Minor
E, 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 (arpeggio 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. Two pieces must be from the list below. One alternative “own choice” work may be
substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.
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 contrasting
mvmts
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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1. Scales
B♭, 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 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 80, four notes per beat
2. Pieces
Three pieces to be chosen by three different composers. Two pieces must be from the list below. One alternative “own choice” work may be
substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.
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
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