The Baden-Powell Scouts' Association

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The Senior Scout Musician Badge
1.  Sing effectively a solo suitable for the camp-fire. 
2.     Sing a solo with chorus and take part as alto, tenor or bass in a part song (or equivalent).
3.     Lead singing at a camp-fire in 5 varied items of popular music.
4.     Recognise 4 out of 6 popular tunes hummed or played by the Examiner.
5.     Read at sight 3 tunes, either vocal or playing an instrument.
6.     Know what is meant by a Sonata, Concerto and Oratorio.
Alternative
1.     Play 2 solos, 1 of his own choice and the other at sight on any recognised musical instrument.
            Note: Jew's harp, drum and other percussion instruments are not allowed.
2.     In the case of a solo instrument produce a concerted item with others or another solo of different speed and type from the first.
            In the case of concertina or accordion, accompany varied kinds of camp-fire singing.
            Note: A certificate that the Scout is a regular member of an orchestra may be accepted.
3.     Recognise 4 out of 6 popular tunes played by the Examiner.
4.     Know what is meant by a Sonata, Concerto and Oratorio