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 Rhapsody in Blue - Approximate level?
Author: lisseyjj 
Date:   2017-07-13 20:23

Hi

Just wondering what grade/level the clarinet solo in Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue might be.

I'm thinking maybe grade 6/7?

Thanks in advance

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 Re: Rhapsody in Blue - Approximate level?
Author: zhangray4 
Date:   2017-07-13 20:31

Sheet music plus says 4+
Alfred says 6

But again thats for the whole piece, not just the clarinet solo. I would say lvl 5

-- Ray Zhang

Post Edited (2017-07-13 20:35)

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 Re: Rhapsody in Blue - Approximate level?
Author: lisseyjj 
Date:   2017-07-13 22:22

Thanks for your input.

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 Re: Rhapsody in Blue - Approximate level?
Author: WhitePlainsDave 
Date:   2017-07-13 22:54

Alicia---what's the top number in your scaling system? For me, in NY State, High School auditions with NYSSMA (NY State school musicians association) are ranked from one to 6. I don't know if that's consistent from State to State, Nationally or Internationally.

If using such a scale, I'd concur with Mr. Zhang's above post here.

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 Re: Rhapsody in Blue - Approximate level?
Author: lisseyjj 
Date:   2017-07-13 23:00

Hi David
I'm in the UK, using the Trinity College/Associated Board (ABRSM) system which goes from 1-8. I'm currently working at 6/7.

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 Re: Rhapsody in Blue - Approximate level?
Author: Ed Palanker 
Date:   2017-07-14 17:13

No matter what numerical rating it gets, for a high school student it is a very advanced clarinet orchestra part even beyond the opening gliss.

ESP eddiesclarinet.com

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