



Trombones – be able to play both tenor and alto clef.Horns – be able to transpose be familiar with bass clef.Clarinets – be able to transpose clarinet in A.Cellos & Basses – be comfortable playing in 1st through 7th positions and thumb position should be able to play in three clefs (working knowledge of treble clef) should be able to sight-read in tenor clef and 1st through 5th positions.Violas – be comfortable playing in 1st through 7th positions.Violins – be comfortable playing in 1st through 7th positions.Be prepared to play any section of your solo as requested by the judge (e.g., learn the entire solo).Does not have to be listed in the NYSSMA Manual.You may play one work with contrasting movements or two separate pieces. Should demonstrate both slow, lyrical playing and faster, more technical playing.Should be equivalent to NYSSMA Level VI.
