White Plains High School Orchestras
Mr. Zachary May
zacharymay@wpcsd.us
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Mrs. Joanna Smulakowski
joannasmulakowski@wpcsd.us
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Boccherini Minuet

Humoresque

Breval Sonata C Major

Vibrato

Major Scales

Timeline

​Summer 2022
Learn all major scales 2 octaves
Pages 40-52 in Sound Innovations
Practice at least 1 hour per day
Learn 2-3 pieces (Minuet, Humoresque, Breval Sonata C major)
Memorized, confident, strong tone, in tune
 
Fall 2022
Start on a level 4-5? NYSSMA solo, 3 octave scales, start etude
 
Spring 2022
Polish your level 4-5 piece, start working on a more advanced piece
Perform at NYSSMA festival
 
Summer 2023
Find a camp
Practice your college audition piece
 
Fall 2023
Give 2-3 public performances of your audition music
 
December 2023 – Submit applications to colleges
 
January-February 2024 – Audition for colleges
 
Music:
All major scales in 2-3 octaves
Level 5-6 NYSSMA solo
Etude (Piatti caprice, etc)
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