Intermediate Combos

(7th – 9th grade musicians)

Scales: Concert key of B-flat, E-flat and F major (except for drummers)
Solo: Jazz or Rock tune, Jazz or Rock etude or Classical solo of your choice

Other Requirements:

• Guitar: Major and minor triads; the Blues progression 
• Electric Bass: Simple note reading; major and minor triads
• Drums: Three-part drum notation; Swing and Rock styles

Advanced Combos & RIPYJazz Big Band

 (10th – 12th grade musicians)

Scales: Chromatic 2 octaves, Major scales up to 4 sharps and 4 flats (except for drummers)
Solo: Jazz or Rock tune, Jazz or Rock etude or Classical solo of your choice
Optional: Improvisation – Solo in F Blues

Other Requirements:

• Guitar: Major and minor triads; Major 7th, minor 7th, dominant 7th and

        minor 7b5 chords; the Blues progression

• Electric Bass: Simple note reading; Swing, Latin and Rock styles from chord changes
• Drums: Three-part drum notation; Swing, Rock, Funk, and Latin styles