Grade 4

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:
example
Tempo - Ascending and descending minimum metronome speed 120, one note per beat

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.
AnonTrumpet MarchBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
ArbanNo 47, p 28, or no 48, p 29Arban's Famous Method for Trombone, Fischer
ArbanStudyOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
ArneLargoTime Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris & Miller,Associated Board
BachBist du bei MirThe Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP
BachSarabandeOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
BaileyBlue Mood or Devil May CareJazz Incorporated Vol 1, Bailey
BaileyIghtly LatinBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
BassanoGalliardFirst Book of Trombone Solos, Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
BlazhevichStudyOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
BoismortierRigaudonTime Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris & Miller,Associated Board
BrahmsTwo SongsBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
BrodbeckBusy BodyOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
BrumbySong of the BardBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
CampbellStillnessOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
ClarkeStudiesOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
CorelliMinuetOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
CorneliusThe KingsThe Young Trombonist, ed Lawton, OUP
DavisStyle StudyOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
DeyfusNullabor HideoutBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
Ed LangeyAny three to count as one work: No 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 13, 15, p 53The Trombone, Bass Clef, Boosey & Hawkes
Ed WedgwoodNo 3, No 4, or No 7Jazzin' About, Faber
FontanaSonata, No 4Second Book of Trombone Solos ed. Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
GalliardAndantinoOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
GalliardMenuet AlternatFirst Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
GershwinSummertimeA Little Light Music for Trombone, arr Iveson, Brass Wind
GossDanceBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
HandelAir from Concerto GrossoThe Young Trombonist, Book 2 ed Lawton, OUP
HandelLe Rejouissance: AllegroTime Pieces for Trombone, vol 1, arr Harris & Miller,Associated Board
HandelMarchBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
HolleyContemporary Study, Modern Study, or Bright StudyBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
HolleySoft Sun Brass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
MarcelloLargoOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
McKenzieMixed BerriesOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing
McPhersonChromaticc StudyBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
MendlessohnIf With All Your Hearts or Theme from Italian SymphonyFirst Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
MoussorgskyPromenadeBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
NightingaleNo 17, The ShoutEasy Jazzy 'Tudes, Warwick
ParryReptonThe Young Trombonist, ed Lawton, OUP
RossCapriceBrass Book; C version in Bass Clef, Series 1, Allans Publishing
SchubertTheme from Symphony No 5First Solos for the Trombone Player ed Smith, Schirmer
TchaikovskyTheme from Rococo VariationsFirst Book of Trombone Solos, Goodwin/Pearson, Faber
TradCaptain Morgans Battle SongThe Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP
TradYe Banks and BraesThe Young Trombonist, Book 1, ed Lawton, OUP
WedgwoodTequila SunriseOrchestral Brass Trombone Book, Series 1, Allans Publishing

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