Grading Criteria

Beginner Ensemble- Early Middle School works meant for a new group of students just learning the instrument

Intermediate Middle School- 7th-8th graders with beginning yet growing knowledge of the ensemble process

Advanced Middle School/Early High School- Students are generally well versed in playing in a classroom setting, starting to take district/region/state auditions 

Intermediate High School- 10th-11th graders who have a grasp on all scales around the circle of fifths

Advanced High School/Collegiate- Senior Level players and Collegiate players who are playing at a very high level

Advanced Collegiate/Professional-Level Ensembles