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| Name | Level | Category | Code | Points Value | Details | Resource/Purchase Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 1 | Lesson Attendance | LA 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 1 | Practice | PR 1a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 1 | Music Appreciation | MA 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 1 | Music Appreciation | MA 1b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 1 | Music Appreciation | MA 1c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 1-14 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level | Level 1 | Music Literacy | ML 1a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-14 in the "Rhythm Workbook Primer Level" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 1 | Music Literacy | ML 1b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must participate in a school or community orchestra for at least 4 consecutive months. | |
| Complete Lessons 1-30 in "I Can Read Music Volume 1" | Level 1 | Music Literacy | ML 1c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-30 in the "I Can Read Music Volume 1" by Joanne Martin. | I Can Read Music Vol. 1 |
| Instrument Anatomy & Wellness Packet | Level 1 | Coordination | CO 1a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the Instrument Anatomy & Wellness Packet for their instrument. This packet requires students to learn the parts of their instrument, how they work, and how to properly care for their instrument. | |
| Custom Coordination | Level 1 | Coordination | CO 1b | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 1 | Method Book | MB 1a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 1 | Method Book | MB 1b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Complete Lessons 1-7 in Ear Training Basics Prep Level Book | Level 1 | Ear Training | ET 1a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 1-7 in the "Ear Training Basics Preparatory Level" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 10x | Level 1 | Ear Training | ET 1b | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 20x | Level 1 | Ear Training | ET 1c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 1 | Ear Training | ET 1d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 30x | Level 1 | Ear Training | ET 1e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 1 | Theory | TH 1a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform Major Scales C, G D w/out Metronome | Level 1 | Scales | SC 1a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the following major scales, ascending and descending: - one octave G and D - two octaves C The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major Scales C, G D w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 1 | Scales | SC 1b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the following major scales, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 60 = quarter note. - one octave G and D - two octaves C The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major Scales C, G D w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 1 | Scales | SC 1c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the following major scales, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 76 = quarter note. - one octave G and D - two octaves C The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Master Piece with 2nd Finger, Low 1st Finger, or High 4th Finger | Level 1 | Technique | TE 1a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level a piece or exercise with 2nd finger. low (extended) first finger, or high (extended) 4th finger. Consider "Rigadoon", "Minuet No. 2", or something equivalent. | |
| Master Piece with Slurs, Hooks, & Retakes | Level 1 | Technique | TE 1b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level a piece or exercise with slurs, hooks, and retakes. Consider "The Happy Farmer", "Minuet in C", "Minuet No. 2", or something equivalent. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 1 | Piece Perfection | PP 1f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 1 | Performance | PE 1f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 2 | Lesson Attendance | LA 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 2 | Practice | PR 2a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 2 | Music Appreciation | MA 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 2 | Music Appreciation | MA 2b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 2 | Music Appreciation | MA 2c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 1 | Level 2 | Music Literacy | ML 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must be able to clap or play on their instrument each of the rhythm exercises in the "Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 1" packet available in the Challenge Library. *Optional: Count out loud while clapping. **Optional: Perform the rhythm exercises with a metronome. | LU Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 1 |
| Complete Lessons 15-29 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level | Level 2 | Music Literacy | ML 2b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 15-29 in the "Rhythm Workbook Primer Level" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Primer Level |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 2 | Music Literacy | ML 2c | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must participate in a school or community orchestra for at least 4 consecutive months. | |
| Complete Lessons 1-50 in "I Can Read Music Volume 2" | Level 2 | Music Literacy | ML 2d | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-50 in the "I Can Read Music Volume 2" by Joanne Martin. | I Can Read Music Vol. 2 |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 2 | Method Book | MB 2a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 2 | Method Book | MB 2b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Custom Coordination | Level 2 | Coordination | CO 2a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Complete Lessons 8-15 in Ear Training Basics Prep Level Book | Level 2 | Ear Training | ET 2a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 8-15 in the "Ear Training Basics Preparatory Level" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 10x | Level 2 | Ear Training | ET 2b | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 20x | Level 2 | Ear Training | ET2c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 2 | Ear Training | ET 2d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 30x | Level 2 | Ear Training | ET 2e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 2 | Theory | TH 2a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform Major Scales D, A, Bb w/out Metronome | Level 2 | Scales | SC 2a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the following major scales, ascending and descending: - one octave Bb and A - two octaves D The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major Scales D, A, Bb w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 2 | Scales | SC 2b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the following major scales, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 60 = quarter note. - one octave Bb and A - two octaves D The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Perform Major Scales D, A, Bb w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 2 | Scales | SC 2c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the following major scales, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 76 = quarter note. - one octave Bb and A - two octaves D The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | |
| Complete "Upper and Extended Second Position" Chapters of "Position Pieces for Cello Vol. I" | Level 2 | Technique | TE 2a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level the "Upper and Extended Second Position" chapters of "Position Pieces for Cello Vol. I" by Rick Mooney, or something equivalent. | Position Pieces for Cello Vol. 1 |
| Master Two Pieces with Long Sustained Bows and/or Slurred String Crossings | Level 2 | Technique | TE 2b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level two pieces or exercises with long sustained bows and/or slurred string crossings. Consider "Long, Long Ago and Variation", "Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus", or something equivalent. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 2 | Piece Perfection | PP 2f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 2 | Performance | PE 2f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 3 | Lesson Attendance | LA 3a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 3 | Practice | PR 3a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 3 | Music Appreciation | MA 3a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 3 | Music Appreciation | MA 3b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 3 | Music Appreciation | MA 3c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 1-14 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 | Level 3 | Music Literacy | ML 3a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-14 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 1" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 |
| Sight-Read 4 Duets with Instructor | Level 3 | Music Literacy | ML 3b | 100 | Over the course of multiple lessons, sight read and perform 4 duets selected by your instructor with your instructor. Consider Lee's "22 Very Easy Duets", Bartok's "18 Duos for Cello", or something equivalent. | |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 3 | Music Literacy | ML 3c | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must participate in a school or community orchestra for at least 4 consecutive months. | |
| Custom Coordination | Level 3 | Coordination | CO 3a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 3 | Method Book | MB 3a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 3 | Method Book | MB 3b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 10x | Level 3 | Ear Training | ET 3a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 1 Book | Level 3 | Ear Training | ET 3b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 1" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 20x | Level 3 | Ear Training | ET 3c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 30x | Level 3 | Ear Training | ET 3d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 3 | Ear Training | ET 3e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 3 | Theory | TH 3a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform Major & Melodic Minor Scales in D, G, C, A w/out Metronome | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major and melodic minor scales in the following keys, in two octaves, ascending and descending: D, G, C, and A. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Suzuki Book 3", "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Perform Major & Melodic Minor Scales in D, G, C, A w/Metronome @ 72 | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major and melodic minor scales in the following keys, in two octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 72 = quarter note: D, G, C, and A. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Suzuki Book 3", "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Perform Major & Melodic Minor Scales in D, G, C, A w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major and melodic minor scales in the following keys, in two octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 84 = quarter note: D, G, C, and A. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Suzuki Book 3", "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Master Piece with Wide Variety of Bowings, Articulations, & Dynamics | Level 3 | Technique | TE 3a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level a piece or exercise with a wide variety of bowings, articulations, and dynamics. Consider Boccherini's "Minuet", Webster's "Scherzo", "La Cinquantaine", or something equivalent. | |
| Master 3 Pieces that Include 3rd and/or 4th Positions | Level 3 | Technique | TE 3b | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level three pieces or exercises that include 3rd and/or 4th position. Consider using "Position Pieces for Cello Vol. I" by Rick Mooney, or something equivalent. | Level Up - Position Pieces For Cello |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 3 | Piece Perfection | PP 3f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 3 | Performance | PE 3f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 4 | Lesson Attendance | LA 4a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 4 | Practice | PR 4a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 4 | Music Appreciation | MA 4a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 4 | Music Appreciation | MA 4b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 4 | Music Appreciation | MA 4c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 15-29 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 | Level 4 | Music Literacy | ML 4a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 15-29 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 1" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 1 |
| Master Piece in Tenor Clef | Level 4 | Music Literacy | ML 4b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level one piece in the Tenor Clef. Consider using "Suzuki Book 4", "Learning the Tenor Clef" by Patt Legg and Alan Gout, or something equivalent. | |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 4 | Music Literacy | ML 4c | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must participate in a school or community orchestra for at least 4 consecutive months. | |
| Custom Coordination | Level 4 | Coordination | CO 4a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 4 | Method Book | MB 4a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 4 | Method Book | MB 4b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 10x | Level 4 | Ear Training | ET 4a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 2 Book | Level 4 | Ear Training | ET 4b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 2" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 20x | Level 4 | Ear Training | ET 4c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 30x | Level 4 | Ear Training | ET 4d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 4 | Ear Training | ET 4e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 4 | Theory | TH 4a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform Major & Melodic Minor Scales in Eb, Bb, F w/out Metronome | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major and melodic minor scales in the following keys, in two octaves, ascending and descending: Bb, Eb, and F. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Suzuki Book 3", "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Perform Major & Melodic Minor Scales in Eb, Bb, F w/Metronome @ 72 | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major and melodic minor scales in the following keys, in two octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 72 = quarter note: Bb, Eb, and F. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Suzuki Book 3", "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Perform Major & Melodic Minor Scales in Eb, Bb, F w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major and melodic minor scales in the following keys, in two octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 84 = quarter note: Bb, Eb, and F. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Suzuki Book 3", "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Master Piece that Includes Vibrato | Level 4 | Technique | TE 4a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level a piece or exercise that includes vibrato. Consider Breval's "Sonata", Tchaikovsky's "Chanson Triste", or something equivalent. | |
| Complete One Chapter of "Position Pieces for Cello Vol. 2" | Level 4 | Technique | TE 4b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at least one chapter of "Position Pieces for Cello. Vol. 2" by Rick Mooney, or an equivalent position study above 4th position. | Position Pieces for Cello Vol. 2 |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 4 | Piece Perfection | PP 4f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 4 | Performance | PE 4f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 5 | Lesson Attendance | LA 5a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 5 | Practice | PR 5a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 5 | Music Appreciation | MA 5a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 5 | Music Appreciation | MA 5b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 5 | Music Appreciation | MA 5c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 2 | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must be able to clap or play on their instrument each of the rhythm exercises in the "Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 2" packet available in the Challenge Library. *Optional: Count out loud while clapping. **Optional: Perform the rhythm exercises with a metronome. | LU Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 2 |
| Complete Lessons 1-15 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-15 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 2" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 |
| Sight-Read 4 Intermediate Duets with Instructor Incorporating Learned Techniques | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5c | 100 | Over the course of multiple lessons, sight read and perform 4 duets selected by your instructor with your instructor. The duets should be intermediate level and should incorporate techniques that have been learned so far. Consider Kummer's "6 Duets op. 156", Kummer's "Twelve Duets op. 105", Boismortier's "Six Sonatas op. 16", or something equivalent. | |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must participate in a school or community orchestra for at least 4 consecutive months. | |
| Custom Coordination | Level 5 | Coordination | CO 5a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 5 | Method Book | MB 5a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 5 | Method Book | MB 5b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 10x | Level 5 | Ear Training | ET 5a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 3 Book | Level 5 | Ear Training | ET 5b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 3" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 20x | Level 5 | Ear Training | ET 5c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 30x | Level 5 | Ear Training | ET 5d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 5 | Ear Training | ET 5e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 5 | Theory | TH 5a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform All Major Scales, Arpeggios, & Broken 3rds w/out Metronome | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major scales, arpeggios, and broken 3rds, in three octaves, ascending and descending. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", "Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Perform All Major Scales, Arpeggios, & Broken 3rds w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major scales, arpeggios, and broken 3rds, in three octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 84 = quarter note. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", "Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Perform All Major Scales, Arpeggios, & Broken 3rds w/Metronome @ 96 | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major scales, arpeggios, and broken 3rds, in three octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 84 = quarter note. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", "Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Master Piece that Includes Double Stops or Stylistic Ornaments | Level 5 | Technique | TE 5a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level a piece or exercise that includes double stops or stylistic ornaments such as trills, mordents, turns, etc. Consider Vivaldi's "Sonata in E Minor", Squire's "Danse Rustique", Goltermann's "Rondo", or something equivalent. | |
| Complete Three Etudes at Performance Tempo | Level 5 | Technique | TE 5b | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level three selected etudes from Schroeder's "170 Foundation Studies Vol. 1", Feuilliard's "60 Etudes for the Young Cellist", Dotzauer's "113 Etudes for Cello", or something equivalent. | Cello Etudes & Studies |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 5 | Piece Perfection | PP 5f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 5 | Performance | PE 5f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 6 | Lesson Attendance | LA 6a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 6 | Practice | PR 6a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 6 | Music Appreciation | MA 6a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 6 | Music Appreciation | MA 6b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 6 | Music Appreciation | MA 6c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 16-30 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 | Level 6 | Music Literacy | ML 6a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 16-30 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 2" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 2 |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 6 | Music Literacy | ML 6b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must participate in a school or community orchestra for at least 4 consecutive months. | |
| Custom Coordination | Level 6 | Coordination | CO 6a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 6 | Method Book | MB 6a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 6 | Method Book | MB 6b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 10x | Level 6 | Ear Training | ET 6a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 4 Book | Level 6 | Ear Training | ET 6b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 4" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 20x | Level 6 | Ear Training | ET 6c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 6 | Ear Training | ET 6d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 30x | Level 6 | Ear Training | ET 6e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 6 | Theory | TH 6a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform All Minor Scales, Arpeggios, & Broken 3rds w/out Metronome | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all minor scales, arpeggios, and broken 3rds, in three octaves, ascending and descending.The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", "Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Perform All Minor Scales, Arpeggios, & Broken 3rds w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all minor scales, arpeggios, and broken 3rds, in three octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 84 = quarter note. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", "Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Perform All Minor Scales, Arpeggios, & Broken 3rds w/Metronome @ 96 | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all minor scales, arpeggios, and broken 3rds, in three octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 96 = quarter note. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", "Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Complete Ch. 1-2 of "Thumb Position for Cello Book 1" | Level 6 | Technique | TE 6a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master chapters 1 and 2 of "Thumb Position for Cello Book 1" by Rick Mooney, or something equivalent. | Thumb Position for Cello Book 1 |
| Master Piece that Includes Frequent Shifting | Level 6 | Technique | TE 6b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level a piece or exercise that includes frequent shifting between different positions. Consider Saint-Saens' "The Swan", Squire's "Tarantella", or something equivalent. | |
| Complete Three Etudes at Performance Tempo | Level 6 | Technique | TE 6c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level three selected etudes from Schroeder's "170 Foundation Studies Vol. 1", Feuilliard's "60 Etudes for the Young Cellist", Dotzauer's "113 Etudes for Cello", or something equivalent. | Cello Etudes & Studies |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 6 | Piece Perfection | PP 6f | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 6 | Performance | PE 6f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 7 | Lesson Attendance | LA 7a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 7 | Practice | PR 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 7 | Music Appreciation | MA 7a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 7 | Music Appreciation | MA 7b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 7 | Music Appreciation | MA 7c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 1-15 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-15 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 3" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must participate in a school or community orchestra for at least 4 consecutive months. | |
| Custom Coordination | Level 7 | Coordination | CO 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 7 | Method Book | MB 7a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 7 | Method Book | MB 7b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 10x | Level 7 | Ear Training | ET 7a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 5 Book | Level 7 | Ear Training | ET 7b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 5" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 20x | Level 7 | Ear Training | ET 7c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 30x | Level 7 | Ear Training | ET 7d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 7 | Ear Training | ET 7e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 7 | Theory | TH 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform All Major Scales w/Three Varied Bow Patterns w/out Metronome | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major scales with three varied bow patterns, in four octaves, ascending and descending. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", "Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Perform All Major Scales w/Three Varied Bow Patterns w/Metronome @ 92 | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major scales with three varied bow patterns, in four octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 92 = quarter note. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", "Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Perform All Major Scales w/Three Varied Bow Patterns w/Metronome @ 104 | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all major scales with three varied bow patterns, in four octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 104 = quarter note. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", "Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Complete Ch. 3-4 of "Thumb Position for Cello Book 1" | Level 7 | Technique | TE 7a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master chapters 3 and 4 of "Thumb Position for Cello Book 1" by Rick Mooney, or something equivalent. | Thumb Position for Cello Book 1 |
| Complete Four Etudes at Performance Tempo | Level 7 | Technique | TE 7b | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level four selected etudes from Schroeder's "170 Foundation Studies Vol. 1", Feuilliard's "60 Etudes for the Young Cellist", Dotzauer's "113 Etudes for Cello", Popper's "10 Studies Preparatory to the High School of Cello Playing op. 73", or equivalent etudes that involve multiple clefs. | Cello Etudes & Studies |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Master Two Movements of Bach's "Suite for Unaccompanied Cello No. 1" | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level two movements of Bach's "Suite for Unaccompanied Cello No. 1", or something equivalent (not "Minuet" in Suzuki book 4). | Suite for Unaccompanied Cello by J.S. Bach |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7e | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7f | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7g | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 7 | Performance | PE 7f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 8 | Lesson Attendance | LA 8a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 8 | Practice | PR 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 8 | Music Appreciation | MA 8a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 8 | Music Appreciation | MA 8b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 8 | Music Appreciation | MA 8c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 3 | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must be able to clap or play on their instrument each of the rhythm exercises in the "Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 3" packet available in the Challenge Library. *Optional: Count out loud while clapping. **Optional: Perform the rhythm exercises with a metronome. | LU Rhythm Drill Worksheets Level 3 |
| Complete Lessons 16-31 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 16-31 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 3" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 3 |
| Sight-Read 6 Duets with Instructor | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8c | 80 | Over the course of multiple lessons, sight read and perform 6 duets selected by your instructor with your instructor. Consider Kodaly's "15 Duos", Gliere's "10 Duos", Duport's "21 Etudes", or something equivalent. | |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must participate in a school or community orchestra for at least 4 consecutive months. | |
| Custom Coordination | Level 8 | Coordination | CO 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 8 | Method Book | MB 8a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 8 | Method Book | MB 8b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Write Compare & Contrast Report of Recordings | Level 8 | Ear Training | ET 8a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must prepare a written report comparing and contrasting two professional recordings of a piece they are studying. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 10x | Level 8 | Ear Training | ET 8b | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Complete Ear Training Basics Level 6 Book | Level 8 | Ear Training | ET 8c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons in the "Ear Training Basics Level 6" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 20x | Level 8 | Ear Training | ET 8d | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 30x | Level 8 | Ear Training | ET 8e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 8 | Ear Training | ET 8f | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 8 | Theory | TH 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform All Minor Scales & Arpeggios w/Three Varied Bow Patterns w/out Metronome | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all minor scales and arpeggios with three varied bow patterns, in four octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 92 = quarter note. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", "Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Perform All Minor Scales & Arpeggios w/Three Varied Bow Patterns w/Metronome @ 92 | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all minor scales and arpeggios with three varied bow patterns, in four octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 92 = quarter note. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", "Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Perform All Minor Scales & Arpeggios w/Three Varied Bow Patterns w/Metronome @ 104 | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher all minor scales and arpeggios with three varied bow patterns, in four octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 104 = quarter note. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", "Klengel Technical Studies for Cello Vol. 1", or something equivalent. | Level Up - Klengel Technical Studies For The Violoncello Vol 1 |
| Complete Two Etudes from Popper's "High School of Cello Playing" | Level 8 | Technique | TE 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level two selected etudes from Popper's "High School of Cello Playing". Consider the more accessible etudes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 22 from this work. | High School of Cello Playing by David Popper |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Complete Bach's "Suite for Unaccompanied Cello No. 1" | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8f | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level the complete Bach's "Suite for Unaccompanied Cello No. 1", or something equivalent (not "Minuet" in Suzuki book 4). | Suite for Unaccompanied Cello by J.S. Bach |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8g | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 8 | Performance | PE 8f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 9 | Lesson Attendance | LA 9a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 9 | Practice | PR 9a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 9 | Music Appreciation | MA 9a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 9 | Music Appreciation | MA 9b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 9 | Music Appreciation | MA 9c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Complete Lessons 1-15 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 | Level 9 | Music Literacy | ML 9a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 1-15 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 4" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 9 | Music Literacy | ML 9b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must participate in a school or community orchestra for at least 4 consecutive months. | |
| Custom Coordination | Level 9 | Coordination | CO 9a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 9 | Method Book | MB 9a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 9 | Method Book | MB 9b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Write Compare & Contrast Report of Recordings | Level 9 | Ear Training | ET 9a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must prepare a written report comparing and contrasting two professional recordings of a piece they are studying. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 10x | Level 9 | Ear Training | ET 9b | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Complete Lessons 1-7 in Ear Training Basics Level 7 Book | Level 9 | Ear Training | ET 9c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 1-7 in the "Ear Training Basics Level 7" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 20x | Level 9 | Ear Training | ET 9d | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 30x | Level 9 | Ear Training | ET 9e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 9 | Ear Training | ET 9f | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 9 | Theory | TH 9a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform Chromatic Scales in 4 Keys w/out Metronome | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher chromatic scales in four keys selected by instructor, in four octaves, ascending and descending. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", or something equivalent. | Galamian Scale System for Cello |
| Perform Chromatic Scales in 4 Keys w/Metronome @ 100 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher chromatic scales in four keys selected by instructor, in four octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 100 = quarter note. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", or something equivalent. | Galamian Scale System for Cello |
| Perform Chromatic Scales in 4 Keys w/Metronome @ 112 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher chromatic scales in four keys selected by instructor, in four octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 100 = quarter note. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", or something equivalent. | Galamian Scale System for Cello |
| Complete Three Etudes or Variations | Level 9 | Technique | TE 9a | 160 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level three selected etudes from Cossmann's "Studies for Developing Agility", Popper's "High School of Cello Playing", or variations 1-20 of Sevcik's "40 Variations", or a combination. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9d | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9e | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Master Movement of Bach Suite 2 or 3 or First Movement of a Sonata | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9f | 140 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level one movement from Bach's "Suite 2" or "Suite 3" or complete the first movement of a standard student sonata such as Brahm's "E Minor Sonata", Schubert's "Arpeggione", Grieg's "Sonata", Beethoven's "Sonata 1, 2, or 3", or something equivalent. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9g | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Master 5 Youth Orchestra Audition Excerpts | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9h | 180 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level five common youth orchestra audition excerpts. Consider Rossini's "William Tell Overture", Dvorak's "Symphonies 8 or 9", Bizet's "Carmen" or "L'Arlesienne Suites", Liszt's "Les Preludes", Elgar's "Enigma Variations", or Tchaikovsky's "Symphonies 4 or 5" from "Symphonic Repertoire for Cello (any volume)" by Leonard Rose and Nathan Stutch. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 9 | Performance | PE 9f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. | |
| 20 Lessons Attended Packet | Level 10 | Lesson Attendance | LA 10a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire Lesson Attendance packet which requires them to attend 20 regular lessons, lessons with a substitute teacher, or make-up lessons. | |
| 100 Practices Completed Packet | Level 10 | Practice | PR 10a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete an entire 100 Practices packet which requires them to complete 100 practice sessions at home. The teacher will define what constitutes a "practice session" for that student. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 10 | Music Appreciation | MA 10a | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 10 | Music Appreciation | MA 10b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must attend a professional music performance or concert. The concert must be approved by the teacher in order to qualify for this challenge. | |
| Music Appreciation - 15 Worksheets | Level 10 | Music Appreciation | MA 10c | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 Music Appreciation worksheets (beginner or advanced). In order to complete a worksheet, students must follow this process: 1. Listen to any piece from the Music Appreciation lists on the Student Resources page. Listen only the first time through. 2. Listen to the piece again while writing your answers in the worksheet. Don't worry if you aren't sure about an answer! 3. Show the completed worksheet to your teacher and briefly discuss. | Music Appreciation Worksheets |
| Write Program Note | Level 10 | Music Appreciation | MA 10d | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must write and present to their instructor a 1-2 page program note for one of the performance pieces they are studying, including discussions on the history, era, composer, relevance to historical events, and any notable recordings. | |
| Complete Lessons 16-31 in Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 16-31 in the "Rhythm Workbook Level 4" by Schaum. | Schaum Rhythm Workbook Level 4 |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must participate in a school or community orchestra for at least 4 consecutive months. | |
| Custom Coordination | Level 10 | Coordination | CO 10a | 100 | To pass this challenge, students must complete 10 exercises assigned by their teacher that target a specific type of coordination (ex: fingering, register change, position, etc.) that the student needs to improve. | |
| Method Book Madness - 10 Pieces | Level 10 | Method Book | MB 10a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 10 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Method Book Madness - 15 Pieces | Level 10 | Method Book | MB 10b | 90 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete 15 pieces from their current method book series (any book or combination from the series is fine, eg: lesson book, performance book, artistry book, etc.). The student should be able to perform each piece reasonably smoothly with minimal errors and demonstrate at least a moderate grasp of musical details such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation, etc. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 10x | Level 10 | Ear Training | ET 10a | 60 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Complete Lessons 8-15 in Ear Training Basics Level 7 Book | Level 10 | Ear Training | ET 10b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete all the "At the Lesson" and "At Home" lessons 8-15 in the "Ear Training Basics Level 7" book by Julie McIntosh Johnson. | Ear Training Basics Books |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 20x | Level 10 | Ear Training | ET 10c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 30x | Level 10 | Ear Training | ET 10d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must listen to the entire list of Level Up pieces for their current level 10 times from beginning to end. | |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 10 | Ear Training | ET 10e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on an ear training app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Ear Training Apps: - Earpeggio - Functional Ear Training - Perfect Ear - Ear Trainer - Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch! | |
| 250 Minutes Theory App Packet | Level 10 | Theory | TH 10a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must spend a total of 250 minutes completing lessons and exercises on a music theory app. Teachers and students may determine together which app and which exercises they should spend their time on. Recommended Theory Apps: - Faces in the Spaces - Cows Eating Grass - Down An Escalator - Learn Music Theory with Sonid - Noteful: Learn to Read Music - MyMusicTheory - Waay: Learn Music Theory - Duolingo Music | |
| Perform Major & Minor Scales & Arpeggios in 3 Keys from Memory w/out Metronome | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher from memory the scales and arpeggios in three major and three minor keys selected by instructor, in four octaves, ascending and descending. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", or something equivalent. | Galamian Scale System for Cello |
| Perform Major & Minor Scales & Arpeggios in 3 Keys from Memory w/Metronome @ 100 | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher from memory the scales and arpeggios in three major and three minor keys selected by instructor, in four octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 100 = quarter note. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", or something equivalent. | Galamian Scale System for Cello |
| Perform Major & Minor Scales & Arpeggios in 3 Keys from Memory w/Metronome @ 112 | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher from memory the scales and arpeggios in three major and three minor keys selected by instructor, in four octaves, ascending and descending with the metronome set at a minimum of 112 = quarter note. The exercises must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. Consider using "Galamian Scale System for Violoncello", or something equivalent. | Galamian Scale System for Cello |
| Complete Four Etudes or Variations | Level 10 | Technique | TE 10a | 160 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level four selected etudes from Popper, Duport, or Piatti, or variations 21-40 of Sevcik's "40 Variations", or a combination. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10a | 40 | Master one piece from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10b | 50 | Master one piece by memory from the Level Up list directly below the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10c | 80 | Master one piece from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Master 1st Movement of a Standard Concerto | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level the first movement of a standard concerto. Consider concertos from Haydn (C or D), Saint-Saens, Elgar, Schumann, Lalo, or Dvorak. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10e | 100 | Master one piece by memory from your current level's list (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10f | 130 | Master one piece from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to play the piece smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be memorized or performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10g | 150 | Master one piece by memory from any Level Up list higher than the student's current level (or any piece of equal difficulty). To pass this challenge, the student must be able to perform the piece by memory smoothly with correct notes, rhythms, and fingerings, as well as be attentive to finer musical details such as phrasing, articulation, and dynamics. The piece does not need to be performed in public. It only needs to be performed for the teacher. | |
| Master 5 Standard and Contrasting Orchestra Audition Excerpts | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10h | 180 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level five common standard orchestra audition excerpts. Consider Beethoven's "Symphonies 5 or 9", Debussy's "La Mer", Mozart's "Symphony No. 35", Strauss' "Ein Heldenleben" or "Don Juan", Shostakovich's "Symphony No. 5", Brahms' "Symphonies 2 or 3", or Prokofiev's "Symphony No. 5" from "Symphonic Repertoire for Cello (any volume)" by Leonard Rose and Nathan Stutch. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10a | 40 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. The piece does not need to be memorized. | |
| Record and Send a Performance Video - Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10b | 50 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform by memory a piece from their current league's list (or a piece of equal difficulty), have someone video record their performance, and then send the video to 6 people such as friends or family. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10c | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at any Venue - Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10d | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or multiple pieces) by memory at any official public venue such as Solo & Ensemble, a school talent show, a competition, a festival, etc. | |
| Perform in an Expressions Recital - Not Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10e | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) in an Expressions recital. The pieces do not need to be memorized. | |
| Perform at an Expressions Recital - Memorized | Level 10 | Performance | PE 10f | 130 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform a piece (or two pieces) by memory in an Expressions recital. |