Grade 2

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:
example
Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 100, one note per beat

Pieces — Three pieces to be chosen, one from each list, plus one extra repertoire list piece

List A
ArbanNo 14, or 17, p 20 -21Arban's Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer
Arban StudyOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
BlazhevichStudyOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
DavisStudyOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Ed. LangeyNo 33, p 13The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes
HolleyContemporary StudyBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
LangeyStudyOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
McPhersonStudy No 1, 2, or 3, any oneBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
NightingaleNo 2, Siesta, SiestaEasy Jazzy 'Tudes, Warwick
 
List B
Bach, W. FAirOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
BoyceLargo AndanteTime Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris & Miller,Associated Board
ClarkeMinuetBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
FitzenhagenAir SlaveOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
FosterMassa's in the Cold Cold GroundBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
HareVariations on Goe from ny WindowBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
HolborneThe Fruits of LoveFirst Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
MarcelloGraveOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
MorleyNow is the Month of MayTime Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris & Miller,Associated Board
SweelinckAllein Gott in der Hoh sei EhrOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
TradIn dolce jubilo or Llwyn OnThe Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP
TradSkye Boat SongBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
 
List C
BaileyLittle Swinger or Rocket UpBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
BartokSlovakian Folk TuneThe Magic Trombone arr. Hare, Boosey
BatesQuitoKeynotes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind
BroadstockDanny's SongOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
BrumbyBerceauseBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
ButterworthGino's TuneKeynotes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind
Clarke-JonesPara GlidingOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
CoombesShadowsKeynotes, Bass Clef, Brass Wind
De VisserOne Extra MinuteOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
DreyfusThe Doll's HouseBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
FallaCancionTime Pieces for Trombone, Vol 1 arr Harris & Miller, Associated Board
GrossBrass in Three, A Little Hymn, or Brass Fun, any oneBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
HolstThemeOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
MacInnesThe BeanOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

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