\ = IS (| iss aweto my dea fiend and colleague Robert Garofalo Foreword ‘Audition Etudes is a source book of graduated studies for snare drum, timpani, keyboard percussion and multiple percussion ‘instruments. These studies can be used to measure student progress, as supplementary lesson material, oF as sight-reading or prepared literature for band and orchestra auditions. Regular use of this material will insure that students are systematically {noduced toa variety of percussion instruments, This is especially important forthe accessory instruments such as tiangle, tambourine, and cymbals which are often neglected. ‘Although methods and materials for measuring performance skills are available for brass, woodwind, and string instruments almost noting is pulsed for preusion nsrumens, This grafted colin of ogi ‘tudes was designed to fulfill I sincerely hope that the materials contained in Audition Etudes will assist the instructor in providing their ‘students with an interesting and comprehensive percussion education, aw. Published By MEREDITH MUSIC PUBLICATIONS a division of G.W. Music, Inc. MEREDITH MUSIC PUBLICATIONS and its stylized double M logo are trademarks of Meredith Music Publications, a division of G.W. Music, Inc. Book layout by Capital Music Service Cover design by John Heinly [No part of this book may be reproduced or transmied in any form or by any means, electronic of re -Panical including photocopying, recording or by any informational storage or erival system without ‘permission in waiting from the publisher. ISBN: 1-57463-003-2 Copyright © 1982 MEREDITH MUSIC PUBLICATIONS International Copyright Secured Made in US.A. AMLRights Reserved September 1982 First EditionIntroduction Contents taining fourteen studies of graduated di to four sections each containing a save into ein eo ae unio ne aso ne ra gen specific instrume™ ih slight variations occur due tO technical differences, the parallel graduation of stag tnd es x based on a rhythmic and/or melodic motive. A traditions) oF con sical wor est Bach etude is a complete mus foreach study. The collection includes a wide var affected. sare provides the foundation for each study. evaney ote ot tte fora sr cs “ Suggested Use Audition Etudes is divi dynamics, tempi, Silt graduated studies for each major f percussion perfe a angel gst set on ae ot aoe sight reading proces is eritically important when assigning percussion parts in band and orchestra or when sees. ee lection to evaluate sight reading, begin with the first etude ia cm speci, a BS ncn ere ene ee Sent tc begin. When the first etude is finished, proceed to the next one following the same procedures. When the ste, Seiten hoc a Pe saggy hb sev Pt Sa tgs he performance. Propored Material Atanas me cn sora istrmen custon coricuum, ‘evaluating the student's performance, make Sear an erform the mae satsfacton mt of the studies in this collection as supplementary lesson material will insure student progress ts simultaneously. When used in this manner, Audition Etudes provides a comprehensive per. ‘To implement the curriculum, assign one etude from each section as lesson material. After sure that the areas needing improvement are addressed. When the stu- assign the next level of studies. valuation ‘The following summary for each instrument includes a performance “evaluation chart” for adjudication. The Grteria for each instrument is fundamental and addresses basic elements of performance. Use of the “evaluation Charts” will provide the student with a precise summary of his ability in each performance category. ‘Snare Drum ‘The beginning etudes for snare drum are chythmically simple and require no rolls or embellishments. As the etudes progres, ols and embellishments are added along with expressive dynamics, mixed meters, and complex rhythms. Consider the “performance categories” carefully during the playing of each etude. Pay special attention to tone, especially the uniformity of sound being produced. Carefully observe where the student is playing on the drum head land the consistency of each stroke. Make sure that the quality of all rolls, long or short, are the same; they should be played in a closed orchestral style. Evaluation Chart—Snare Drum (0—50) Performance Category Rating Scale Tempo (0-10)... 41-0 = Excellent (A) Rhythm (0-10)... 31-40 = Good (B) Te ' fone (0:10). pone 21-30 = Fair (C) ae yynamics (0-10)... oe 11-20 = Poor (D) Technique (0-10) me 01). 0-10 = Unsatisfactory (E) TOTAL SCORETimpani fh). Later The beginning etudes for timpani require the use of two drums (Iwenty-cight inch and twentyefive WN), AE studies require three and four drums; add a thirty inch and twenty-three inch drum respectively. “Ger ranter: sticks will suffice for all studies, However, a student who selects a more specialized stick for the Purpose of cal pretation should be given extra credit under the category of “tone”. Make sure that rhythmic figures Ee low pitches are clearly articulated; this requires a staccato technique. The most resonant tone is produced by stk the drum head approximately five inches from the edge. This important aspect of timpani performance shoul carefully evaluated. Accurate tuning is essential. Evaluation Chart—Timpani (0-60) Performance Category Rating Scale Tempo (0-10)... 49-60 = Excellent (A) Rhythm (0-10) . 37-48 = Good (B) Tuning = (0-10)... 0... 25-36 = Fair (C) Tone 10). peer 13-24 = Poor (D) Dynamics (0-10) . See cee ts 0-12 = Unsatisfactory (E) Technique (0-10)...........5 TOTAL SCORE Keyboard Percussion The etudes for keyboard percussion may be played on marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, or orchestra bells, Each page contains two studies. The first is in a major key and the second in the relative minor. Standard major and minor keys through three sharps and three flats are included. “Medium-hard” mallets designed for the type of instrument used will provide a satisfactory sound throughout, Good tone is normally produced by striking the middle of the bar, never over the node (area over the connecting cord). Evaluate this important category carefully. Evaluation Chart—Keyboard Percussion (0-60) Performance Category Rating Scale Tempo (0-10) 49-60 = Excellent (A) Rhythm — (0-10) ....... 37-48 = Good (B) Notes (pitch) (0-10) . . 25-36 = Fair (C) Tone (0-10) resend 13-24 = Poor (D) Dynamics (0-10) .. ee 0-12 = Unsatisfactory (E) Technique (0-10)... 0.2... eee eeeee TOTAL SCOREMattiple Percussion “The etudes contained in this section reauite the Ws of specialized techniques that include tambourine thumb rot ie + int pace notes; bass drum rolls using two beaters; cymbal o ean ere po Ses ao triculations and muting oreo another while accurately counting measures of test Each page inti ae {move smoothly from one inst an instrument placement diagram. The diagram indicates the arangemesy don conan an inrameeo each instrument in he ist of instrumentation tenes that instrument of instruments. diagram. , et. Sticks, beaters, and accessory inst instruments should be efficient and quiet. Sticks, beater uments should Move paced ‘down silently, The category “Accuracy of Entrances” must be carefully evaluated: make coe Picked a a sh ets pre. During passage for cymbals and bas drum, pay close attention toncte valves Tint instruments must be allowed to ring only for the duration of each note; muffling is an important percussion technique. Evaluation Chart—Multiple Percussion (0-60) Performance Category Rating Scale Tempo (0-10)... - 49-60 = Excellent (A) Rhythm (0-10)... 37-48 = Good (B) Accuracy of Entrances (0-10) . 25-36 = Fair (C) Tone (0-10)... 13-24 = Poor (D) Dynamics (0-10)... 0-12 = Unsatisfactory (E) Technique (0-10)... TOTAL SCORESNARE DRUM Allegro (J=120) 1 t P nf Allegretto (d=104) ofa Andantino (J=72) 3 Audition Eee —vwSeige ==2 poset SS GS Ss SSS SS SSS SSS a a P ores it Moderato (d-92) 3 So oo 8 Ee PP crese. al fine° Presto D144) Allegretto (4.=108) - S sempre =.a Largo (d=48)Allegro (J =120) a molto rit. 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