| 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. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 1 | Music Appreciation | MA 1a | 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 1 | Music Appreciation | MA 1b | 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 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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 |
| 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. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 30x | Level 1 | Ear Training | ET 1d | 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 1 | Ear Training | ET 1e | 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 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 Assigned Scales & Arpeggios w/out Metronome | Level 1 | Scales | SC 1a | 80 | VIOLIN: To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major scales and arpeggios, cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering: - the major scales and arpeggios in the keys of A and D in one octave - the major scale and arpeggio in the key of G in two octaves VIOLA: To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major scales and arpeggios, cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering: - the major scales and arpeggios in the keys of D and G in one octave - the major scale and arpeggio in the key of C in two octaves | |
| Perform Assigned Scales & Arpeggios w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 1 | Scales | SC 1b | 100 | VIOLIN: To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major scales and arpeggios with the metronome set at a minimum of 60 = quarter note. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. - the major scales and arpeggios in the keys of A and D in one octave - the major scale and arpeggio in the key of G in two octaves VIOLA: To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major scales and arpeggios with the metronome set at a minimum of 60 = quarter note. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. - the major scales and arpeggios in the keys of D and G in one octave - the major scale and arpeggio in the key of C in two octaves | |
| Perform Assigned Scales & Arpeggios w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 1 | Scales | SC 1c | 120 | VIOLIN: To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major scales and arpeggios with the metronome set at a minimum of 76 = quarter note. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. - the major scales and arpeggios in the keys of A and D in one octave - the major scale and arpeggio in the key of G in two octaves VIOLA: To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major scales and arpeggios with the metronome set at a minimum of 76 = quarter note. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. - the major scales and arpeggios in the keys of D and G in one octave - the major scale and arpeggio in the key of C in two octaves | |
| Master Piece with Low 2, High 2, and 4th Finger | Level 1 | Technique | TE 1a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level a piece or exercise with low 2, high 2, and 4th finger. Consider "Etude" by S. Suzuki, "Minuet 1" by J.S. Bach, 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 "Minuet 2" by J.S. Bach, "Gavotte" by F. J. Gossec, 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | ET 2c | 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 Assigned Scales & Arpeggios w/out Metronome | Level 2 | Scales | SC 2a | 80 | VIOLIN: To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major/minor scales and arpeggios cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering: - the minor scale and arpeggio in the key of D in one octave - the minor scale and arpeggio in the key of A in two octaves - the major scales and arpeggios in the keys of Bb and A in two octaves VIOLA: To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major/minor scales and arpeggios cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering: - the minor scale and arpeggio in the key of G in one octave - the minor scale and arpeggio in the key of D in two octaves - the major scales and arpeggios in the keys of Eb and D in two octaves | |
| Perform Assigned Scales & Arpeggios w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 2 | Scales | SC 2b | 100 | VIOLIN: To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major/minor scales and arpeggios with the metronome set at a minimum of 60 = quarter note. The scales and arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. - the minor scale and arpeggio in the key of D in one octave - the minor scale and arpeggio in the key of A in two octaves - the major scales and arpeggios in the keys of Bb and A in two octaves VIOLA: To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major scales and arpeggios with the metronome set at a minimum of 60 = quarter note. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. - the minor scale and arpeggio in the key of G in one octave - the minor scale and arpeggio in the key of D in two octaves - the major scales and arpeggios in the keys of Eb and D in two octaves | |
| Perform Assigned Scales & Arpeggios w/Metronome @ 76 | Level 2 | Scales | SC 2c | 120 | VIOLIN: To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major/minor scales and arpeggios with the metronome set at a minimum of 76 = quarter note. The scales and arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. - the minor scale and arpeggio in the key of D in one octave - the minor scale and arpeggio in the key of A in two octaves - the major scales and arpeggios in the keys of Bb and A in two octaves VIOLA: To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major scales and arpeggios with the metronome set at a minimum of 76 = quarter note. The scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. - the minor scale and arpeggio in the key of G in one octave - the minor scale and arpeggio in the key of D in two octaves - the major scales and arpeggios in the keys of Eb and D in two octaves | |
| Master Piece with Low 1, Low 4, and/or High 3rd Finger | Level 2 | Technique | TE 2a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level a piece or exercise with low 1, low 4, and/or high 3rd finger. Consider "Theme from Witches' Dance" by N. Paganini, "Gavotte from Mignon" by A. Thomas, or something equivalent. | |
| Master Piece with Long Sustained Bows, Portato, and Phrase Endings | Level 2 | Technique | TE 2b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level a piece or exercise with long sustained bows, portato, and phrase endings. Consider "Judas Maccabaeus" by G. F. Handel, "Waltz" by J. Brahms, 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 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 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 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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 |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 3 | Music Literacy | ML 3b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must participate in a school or community orchestra for at least 4 consecutive months. | |
| Complete Lessons 51-100 in "I Can Read Music Volume 2" | Level 3 | Music Literacy | ML 3c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must complete lessons 51-100 in the "I Can Read Music Volume 2" by Joanne Martin. | I Can Read Music Vol. 2 |
| 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 2-Octave Major Scales & Arpeggios in G, A, Bb, C, D, Ab/G#, Db/C#, Eb, E, F, F# w/out Metronome | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major scales and arpeggios in two octaves: G, A, Bb, C, D, Ab/G#, B, Db/C#, Eb, E, F, and F#. The scales and arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. *For reference, see "Scales for Young Violinists/Violists" by Barbara Barber. | Scales for Young Violinists |
| Perform 2-Octave Major Scales & Arpeggios in G, A, Bb, C, D, Ab/G#, Db/C#, Eb, E, F, F# w/Metronome @ 72 | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major scales and arpeggios in two octaves with the metronome set at a minimum of 72 = quarter note: G, A, Bb, C, D, Ab/G#, B, Db/C#, Eb, E, F, and F#. The scales and arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. *For reference, see "Scales for Young Violinists/Violists" by Barbara Barber. | Scales for Young Violinists |
| Perform 2-Octave Major Scales & Arpeggios in G, A, Bb, C, D, Ab/G#, Db/C#, Eb, E, F, F# w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 3 | Scales | SC 3c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major scales and arpeggios in two octaves with the metronome set at a minimum of 84 = quarter note: G, A, Bb, C, D, Ab/G#, B, Db/C#, Eb, E, F, and F#. The scales and arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. *For reference, see "Scales for Young Violinists/Violists" by Barbara Barber. | Scales for Young Violinists |
| Master Piece that Includes 3rd Position | Level 3 | Technique | TE 3a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level a piece or exercise that includes 3rd position. Consider "Humoresque" by A. Dvorak, Minuet I and II" by J.S. Bach or something equivalent. | |
| Master Piece with Wide Variety of Bowings, Articulations, & Dynamics | Level 3 | Technique | TE 3b | 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 "Gavotte" by P. Martini, "Gavotte" by J. Becker, or something equivalent. | |
| 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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 |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 4 | Music Literacy | ML 4b | 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 2-Octave Minor Scales & Arpeggios in G, A, Bb, C, D, Ab/G#, Db/C#, Eb, E, F, F# w/out Metronome | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these minor scales and arpeggios in two octaves: G, A, Bb, C, D, Ab/G#, B, Db/C#, Eb, E, F, and F#. The scales and arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. *For reference, see "Scales for Young Violinists/Violists" by Barbara Barber. | Scales for Young Violinists |
| Perform 2-Octave Minor Scales & Arpeggios in G, A, Bb, C, D, Ab/G#, Db/C#, Eb, E, F, F# w/Metronome @ 72 | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these minor scales and arpeggios in two octaves with the metronome set at a minimum of 72 = quarter note: G, A, Bb, C, D, Ab/G#, B, Db/C#, Eb, E, F, and F#. The scales and arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. *For reference, see "Scales for Young Violinists/Violists" by Barbara Barber. | Scales for Young Violinists |
| Perform 2-Octave Minor Scales & Arpeggios in G, A, Bb, C, D, Ab/G#, Db/C#, Eb, E, F, F# w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 4 | Scales | SC 4c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these minor scales and arpeggios in two octaves with the metronome set at a minimum of 84 = quarter note: G, A, Bb, C, D, Ab/G#, B, Db/C#, Eb, E, F, and F#. The scales and arpeggios must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. *For reference, see "Scales for Young Violinists/Violists" by Barbara Barber. | Scales for Young Violinists |
| 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. For violin, consider "Concerto No. 5 in D Major, Op. 22, 1st or 3rd Movement" by F. Seitz or something equivalent. For viola, consider, "Concerto No. 5, 1st Movement" by F. Seitz, "Concerto in G Major, 1st Movement" by G.P. Telemann, or something equivalent. | |
| Complete "Position Etudes" by S. Suzuki | Level 4 | Technique | TE 4b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level the complete "Position Etudes" by S. Suzuki, or something equivalent. | LU - Suzuki Position Etudes |
| Complete Five Etudes from Wohlfarht's "60 Studies Book I" | Level 4 | Technique | TE 4c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level five selected etudes from Wohlfarht's "60 Studies Book I", or something equivalent. | LU - Wohlfahrt - Sixty Studies for the Violin |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized (copy) | 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. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 5 | Music Appreciation | MA 5a | 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 5 | Music Appreciation | MA 5b | 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 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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 |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 5 | Music Literacy | ML 5c | 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 3-Octave Major Scales, Arpeggios, & Broken 3rds in G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, F# w/out Metronome | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major scales, arpeggios, and broken 3rds in three octaves: G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, and F#. The scales, arpeggios, and broken 3rds must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. *For reference, see "Scales for Advanced Violinists/Violists" by Barbara Barber. | Scales for Advanced Violinists |
| Perform 3-Octave Major Scales, Arpeggios, & Broken 3rds in G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, F# w/Metronome @ 92 | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major scales, arpeggios, and broken 3rds in three octaves with the metronome set at a minimum of 92 = eighth note: G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, and F#. The scales, arpeggios, and broken 3rds must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. *For reference, see "Scales for Advanced Violinists/Violists" by Barbara Barber. | Scales for Advanced Violinists |
| Perform 3-Octave Major Scales, Arpeggios, & Broken 3rds in G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, F# w/Metronome @ 104 | Level 5 | Scales | SC 5c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these major scales, arpeggios, and broken 3rds in three octaves with the metronome set at a minimum of 104 = eighth note: G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, and F#. The scales, arpeggios, and broken 3rds must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. *For reference, see "Scales for Advanced Violinists/Violists" by Barbara Barber. | Scales for Advanced Violinists |
| Master Piece that Utilizes Vibrato Expressively | Level 5 | Technique | TE 5a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level a piece or exercise that utilizes vibrato expressively. For violin, consider "Concerto in A Minor, Op. 3, No. 6, 2nd Movement" by A. Vivaldi/arr. T. Nachez, "Concerto in G Minor, Op. 12, No. 1, 2nd Movement" by A. Vivaldi/arr. T. Nachez, or something equivalent. For viola, consider, "Nina" by G. B. Pergolesi or "Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Allegro risoluto" by F. Seitz/arr. D. Preucil, or something equivalent. | |
| Complete 3rd Position Exercises from "Introducing the Positions Vol. 1" | Level 5 | Technique | TE 5b | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level the 3rd position exercises from "Introducing the Positions Volume 1" by Harvey Whistler, or something equivalent. | LU - Introducing the Positions for Violin Vol 1 |
| Complete Five Etudes from Wohlfahrt's "60 Studies Book II" | Level 5 | Technique | TE 5c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level five selected etudes from Wohlfarht's "60 Studies Book II", or something equivalent. | Wohlfahrt's 60 Studies Book II |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized (copy) | 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. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 6 | Music Appreciation | MA 6a | 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 6 | Music Appreciation | MA 6b | 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 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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. | |
| Listen to Level Up Piece List 30x | Level 6 | Ear Training | ET 6d | 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 6 | Ear Training | ET 6e | 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 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 3-Octave Minor Scales, Arpeggios, & Chromatic Scales in G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, F# w/out Metronome | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these minor scales, arpeggios, and chromatic scales in three octaves: G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, and F#. The major scales, arpeggios, and chromatic scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. *For reference, see "Scales for Advanced Violinists/Violists" by Barbara Barber. | Scales for Advanced Violinists |
| Perform 3-Octave Minor Scales, Arpeggios, & Chromatic Scales in G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, F# w/Metronome @ 92 | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these minor scales, arpeggios, and chromatic scales in three octaves with the metronome set at a minimum of 92 = eighth note: G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, and F#. The major scales, arpeggios, and chromatic scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. *For reference, see "Scales for Advanced Violinists/Violists" by Barbara Barber. | Scales for Advanced Violinists |
| Perform 3-Octave Minor Scales, Arpeggios, & Chromatic Scales in G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, F# w/Metronome @ 104 | Level 6 | Scales | SC 6c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these minor scales, arpeggios, and chromatic scales in three octaves with the metronome set at a minimum of 104 = eighth note: G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, and F#. The major scales, arpeggios, and chromatic scales must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. *For reference, see "Scales for Advanced Violinists/Violists" by Barbara Barber. | Scales for Advanced Violinists |
| Master Piece that Includes Frequent Shifting | Level 6 | Technique | TE 6a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level a piece or exercise that includes frequent shifting. For violin, consider "La Folia" by A. Correlli/arr. S. Suzuki or "Gavotte" by J. Ph. Rameau, or something equivalent. For viola, consider, "La Folia" by M. Marais/arr. D. Preucil or "Hungarian Dance No. 5" by J. Brahms, or something equivalent. | |
| Complete 5th or 1/2 Position Exercises from "Introducing the Positions Vol. 1" | Level 6 | Technique | TE 6b | 70 | VIOLIN: To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level the 5th position exercises from "Introducing the Positions Volume 1" by Harvey Whistler, or something equivalent. VIOLA: To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level the 1/2 position exercises from "Introducing the Positions Volume 1" by Harvey Whistler, or something equivalent. | LU - Introducing the Positions for Violin Vol 1 |
| Complete Five Etudes from "5 Schradieck Etudes" | Level 6 | Technique | TE 6c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level five selected etudes from "5 Schradieck Etudes", or something equivalent. | Schradieck - The School of Violin Technics |
| Previous Level Piece Perfection - Not Memorized (copy) | 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. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 7 | Music Appreciation | MA 7a | 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 7 | Music Appreciation | MA 7b | 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 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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 |
| Sight-Read 10 Duets with Instructor | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7b | 100 | Over the course of multiple lessons, sight read and perform 10 duets selected by your instructor with your instructor. Consider "Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments" by Samuel Applebaum, or something equivalent. | Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 7 | Music Literacy | ML 7c | 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 Octaves, 3rds, and 6ths in G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, F# | Level 7 | Scales | SC 7a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these octaves, 3rds, and 6ths: G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, and F#. All must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. *For reference, see "Scales for Advanced Violinists/Violists" by Barbara Barber. | Scales for Advanced Violinists |
| Complete 2nd and 4th Position Exercises from "Introducing the Positions Vol. 2" | Level 7 | Technique | TE 7a | 70 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level the 2nd and 4th position exercises from "Introducing the Positions Volume 2" by Harvey Whistler, or something equivalent. | Introducing the Positions for Violin Vol. II |
| Complete Five Kayser or Fiorillo Etudes | Level 7 | Technique | TE 7b | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level five selected Kayser or Fiorillo etudes, or something equivalent. | |
| 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. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 7 | Piece Perfection | PP 7d | 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 7e | 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 7f | 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. | |
| Music Appreciation - 10 Worksheets | Level 8 | Music Appreciation | MA 8a | 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| Attend a Professional Performance | Level 8 | Music Appreciation | MA 8b | 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 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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 10 Duets with Instructor | Level 8 | Music Literacy | ML 8c | 100 | Over the course of multiple lessons, sight read and perform 10 duets selected by your instructor with your instructor. Consider Bartok's 44 Duets, or something equivalent. | Bartok's 44 Duets for Violin |
| 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. | |
| 250 Minutes Ear Training App Packet | Level 8 | Ear Training | ET 8e | 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 8 | Ear Training | ET 8f | 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 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 Fingered Octaves, 10ths, and Fingered Harmonics in G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, F# | Level 8 | Scales | SC 8a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher these fingered octaves, 10ths, and fingered harmonics: G, Ab/G#, A, Bb, B, C, Db/C#, D, Eb, E, F, and F#. All must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. *For reference, see "Scales for Advanced Violinists/Violists" by Barbara Barber. | Scales for Advanced Violinists |
| Complete 6th and 7th or 5th Position Exercises from "Introducing the Positions Vol. 2 " | Level 8 | Technique | TE 8a | 70 | VIOLIN: To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level the 6th and 7th position exercises from "Introducing the Positions Volume 2" by Harvey Whistler, or something equivalent. VIOLA: To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level the 5th position exercises from "Introducing the Positions Volume 2" by Harvey Whistler, or something equivalent. | Introducing the Positions for Violin Vol. II |
| Complete Five Kayser or Fiorillo Etudes | Level 8 | Technique | TE 8b | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level five selected Kayser or Fiorillo etudes, or something equivalent. | |
| 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. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 8 | Piece Perfection | PP 8f | 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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 |
| Sight-Read 10 Duets with Instructor | Level 9 | Music Literacy | ML 9b | 100 | Over the course of multiple lessons, sight read and perform 10 duets selected by your instructor with your instructor. Consider Bartok's 44 Duets, or something equivalent. | Bartok's 44 Duets for Violin |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 9 | Music Literacy | ML 9c | 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 Major Scales, Arpeggios, Chromatic Scales, Double Stops, & Harmonics in C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, B, E, A, D, G w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the following exercises from the "Carl Flesch Scale System" book (or an equivalent book): major scales, arpeggios, chromatic scales, double stops, and harmonics at a minimum metronome tempo of 60 = eighth note in the keys of C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, B, E, A, D, and G. All must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | Carl Flesch Scale System for Violin |
| Perform Major Scales, Arpeggios, Chromatic Scales, Double Stops, & Harmonics in C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, B, E, A, D, G w/Metronome @ 72 | Level 9 | Scales | SC 9b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the following exercises from the "Carl Flesch Scale System" book (or an equivalent book): major scales, arpeggios, chromatic scales, double stops, and harmonics at a minimum metronome tempo of 72 = eighth note in the keys of C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, B, E, A, D, and G. All must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | Carl Flesch Scale System for Violin |
| Perform Major Scales, Arpeggios, Chromatic Scales, Double Stops, & Harmonics in C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, B, E, A, D, G w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 9 | Scales | Sc 9c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the following exercises from the "Carl Flesch Scale System" book (or an equivalent book): major scales, arpeggios, chromatic scales, double stops, and harmonics at a minimum metronome tempo of 84 = eighth note in the keys of C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, B, E, A, D, and G. All must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | Carl Flesch Scale System for Violin |
| Complete Five Etudes from "Kreutzer 42 Studies" | Level 9 | Technique | TE 9a | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level five selected etudes from "Kreutzer 42 Studies", or something equivalent. | Kreutzer 42 Studies |
| 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. | |
| Higher Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 9 | Piece Perfection | PP 9f | 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 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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 for LU Challenge Resource Library - Google Drive - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qsf6hemyU2Sv1sPQwHYX77XeAH4jaMhp?usp=sharing |
| 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 |
| Sight-Read 10 Duets with Instructor | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10b | 100 | Over the course of multiple lessons, sight read and perform 10 duets selected by your instructor with your instructor. Consider Bartok's 44 Duets or something equivalent. | Bartok's 44 Duets for Violin |
| Participate in an Orchestra for 4+ Months | Level 10 | Music Literacy | ML 10c | 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. | |
| Write Compare & Contrast Report of Recordings | Level 10 | Ear Training | ET 10a | 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 10 | Ear Training | ET 10b | 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 10c | 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 10d | 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 10e | 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 10f | 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 Minor Scales, Arpeggios, Chromatic Scales, Double Stops, & Harmonics in A, D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb, G#, C#, F#, B, E w/Metronome @ 60 | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10a | 80 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the following exercises from the "Carl Flesch Scale System" book (or an equivalent book): minor scales, arpeggios, chromatic scales, double stops, and harmonics at a minimum metronome tempo of 60 = eighth note in the keys of A, D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb, G#, C#, F#, B, E. All must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | Carl Flesch Scale System for Violin |
| Perform Minor Scales, Arpeggios, Chromatic Scales, Double Stops, & Harmonics in A, D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb, G#, C#, F#, B, E w/Metronome @ 72 | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10b | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the following exercises from the "Carl Flesch Scale System" book (or an equivalent book): minor scales, arpeggios, chromatic scales, double stops, and harmonics at a minimum metronome tempo of 72 = eighth note in the keys of A, D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb, G#, C#, F#, B, E. All must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | Carl Flesch Scale System for Violin |
| Perform Minor Scales, Arpeggios, Chromatic Scales, Double Stops, & Harmonics in A, D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb, G#, C#, F#, B, E w/Metronome @ 84 | Level 10 | Scales | SC 10c | 120 | To pass this challenge, the student must perform for their teacher the following exercises from the "Carl Flesch Scale System" book (or an equivalent book): minor scales, arpeggios, chromatic scales, double stops, and harmonics at a minimum metronome tempo of 84 = eighth note in the keys of A, D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb, G#, C#, F#, B, E. All must be performed cleanly, smoothly, and with correct fingering. | Carl Flesch Scale System for Violin |
| Complete Five Etudes from "Kreutzer 42 Studies" | Level 10 | Technique | TE 10a | 100 | To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level five selected etudes from "Kreutzer 42 Studies", or something equivalent. | Kreutzer 42 Studies |
| 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. | |
| Current Level Piece Perfection - Memorized | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10d | 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 10e | 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 10f | 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 3 Orchestra Audition Excerpts | Level 10 | Piece Perfection | PP 10g | 160 | VIOLIN: To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level three common orchestra audition excerpts. Consider "Don Juan" page 1, Mendelssohn's "Scherzo from Midsummer Night's Dream" page 1, and Mozart's "Symphony #39, Movement 2", measures 1-27, or equivalent excerpts. VIOLA: To pass this challenge, the student must master at performance level three common orchestra audition excerpts. Consider "Don Juan" page 1, Mendelssohn's "Scherzo from Midsummer Night's Dream" page 1, and Beethoven's "Symphony #3 Scherzo", or equivalent excerpts. | |
| 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. |
