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CLASS PLACEMENT
There
are no auditions for the orchestra or the band classes at
San Clemente HS. Only the Jazz Band holds auditions
(at this time), and those take place in December.
PLACEMENT IN CLASSES
Class
placement is determined by adding a student's proficiency
scores and musicianship scores. These two scores each
count for 50% of the student's score, determining their
ranking on the music program.
Proficiencies
are musical exercises, including scales, thirds, arpeggios,
double octave scales, minor scales, and blues scales.
Students can potentially pass off 108 of these proficiencies
on SmartMusic. The directors verify and check each
one submitted, but they do not check off students in classes;
the computer assigns the credit.
Musicianship numbers are determined by the scores on the
chromatic scale*, rhythm*, basic technique, bow and/or air
use, sight reading*, prepared piece*, tone, and intonation.
The items with a * next to them are also graded by SmartMusic.
PLACEMENT
After scores are added together, each student is assigned
a ranking on their instrument. The top students are
put in the Wind Ensemble and the Chamber Orchestra classes.
Chair seating takes place after school starts.
Some sections are more competitive than others, and as a
result, students may check off a tremendous number of proficiencies,
but still may not be put into the Chamber Orchestra or the
Wind Ensemble because other students have checked off more
proficiencies.
MINIMUM SCORES
A minimum score (30) on proficiencies is required to qualify
for placement in the Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble.
Instrumentation and balance of the ensemble dictates the
size every year. For instance, a Wind Ensemble with
only one tuba will have two flutes. Two tubas, however,
would allow four flutes to be in Wind Ensemble, so it is
beneficial for students to encourage and support one another
to make the ensembles a rewarding experience.
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