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Trombone, Bass Trombone, Euphonium Technical Syllabi 2020 MUSI30252

This document outlines the syllabus requirements for the Performance 5 (P5) exam for trombone, bass trombone, and euphonium at the University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. It is divided into four sections that make up the exam: scales, technical work, études, and a solo piece. Students must demonstrate scales, exercises from method books like Arban and Marstellar, an étude chosen with their teacher, and one movement from a solo work by Galliard, Marcello, or Telemann. The exam focuses on elements like tone, technique, musicality, and performance skills. Students are required to bring copies of all materials for the exam panel.

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Trombone, Bass Trombone, Euphonium Technical Syllabi 2020 MUSI30252

This document outlines the syllabus requirements for the Performance 5 (P5) exam for trombone, bass trombone, and euphonium at the University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. It is divided into four sections that make up the exam: scales, technical work, études, and a solo piece. Students must demonstrate scales, exercises from method books like Arban and Marstellar, an étude chosen with their teacher, and one movement from a solo work by Galliard, Marcello, or Telemann. The exam focuses on elements like tone, technique, musicality, and performance skills. Students are required to bring copies of all materials for the exam panel.

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University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

Performance 5 (P5) Exam Syllabus


Trombone / Bass Trombone / Euphonium

Daily practice on each section of this technical syllabus is required. Use strategies learned in brass
class, your instrument class, and in your lessons to focus on a beautiful sound, melodic phrasing,
great intonation, clear or smooth articulation, rhythmic intention, physical ease and flow.

I. Scales (25%)
• Pages 24 through 37 of Milt Stevens Scale and Arpeggio Routines (memory not required)
o Tempos and articulations as written on page 24
o Use alternate positions AS MARKED, with developed ease through daily attention
o Inverted repeats (in other words, play same pattern, but from low to high to low for example)
o Repeat attempts are not permitted

II. Technical Work (25%)


• Arban – Multiple Tonguing section. #14 with no accents. #15 add accents every minim
o Prepare as written and down perfect 4th
o Relaxed breathe after every written minim (stay in time)
o ♩= 160 - 180
• Arban – Characteristic Study section. Perform Characteristic Study #1
o Note dynamics, phrase and slur markings
o ♩= 64
• Marstellar – Basic Routines Part 3. Flexibility section. Nos. 1, 2, 15, 16
o ♩.= 80 – 92, mf dynamic
o For #1 & #2, lightly articulate each repeated note

II. Études – (25%)


All etudes must be chosen in consultation with your teacher.

Tenor and Bass Trombone /Euphonium


• Bordogni - Perform one vocalise between Nos. 19 – 23 from book ONE
o Musicality, including developed phrasing, appropriate and controlled vibrato, contrasts,
intonation, beauty.
o Tenors: As written. Transposed up a perfect 5th. Down a perfect 4th. Down an octave.
o Bass trombone: As written. Transposed down a 4th. Down an octave.

Tenor trombone / Euphonium


• Blazevich - Perform one Studies in Clefs, No. 76, 78, 91 or similar

Bass trombone
• Blazevich - Perform one etude from book 2 of 70 Studies for Tuba. No. 56, 63 or similar

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING A COPY OF ALL MATERIALS FOR THE PANEL
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Pg.1 Don Immel
Trombone, Bass Trombone, Euphonium Perf5 Technical Exam Revised February, 2020
IV. Marcello, Galliard or Telemann (25%)
• Prepare one of the following pieces, all movements, without accompaniment. Attention must be on
presenting a refined and deliberate musical performance: phrasing, contrasting articulations, flow,
vibrato etc. Examiners may request several movements.

o Galliard
§ Any ONE of the Six sonatas for bassoon

o Marcello
§ Any ONE of the Six sonatas for violoncello (op. 1)

o Telemann
§ Sonata for bassoon in f minor (TWV 41: f1)
§ Any ONE of the 12 Fantasies for Flute (TWV 40: 2-13)

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING A COPY OF ALL MATERIALS FOR THE PANEL

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Pg.2 Don Immel


Trombone, Bass Trombone, Euphonium Perf5 Technical Exam Revised February, 2020

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