Challenge Launch Date: 6 July 2009
Baseline Test Date: 13-18 July 2009
Challenge Test Date: 14-26 Sep 2009

What is the challenge?

This is an endurance challenge and the objective is to play as much of the given piece, at the prescribed tempo, as possible with a single breath of air.

So how does this challenge work?

The challenge sheet music is now available for download from this page.  Students are advised to download the music so they can familiarize themselves with it before the BASELINE TEST.

During the week of 13-18 July, students should bring their copy of the challenge music to their lesson.  Each student will have ONE opportunity (during their lesson) to record their best baseline time for the challenge.  The baseline test is required for eligibility in the "most improved" category of the challenge.  A student who is unable to attend a lesson during this baseline test week will still be able to participate in the challenge, but will not be eligible for the "most improved challenger" award.

Students will have approximately 3 months to work on their endurance using the challenge music.  During the weeks of 14-26 Sep, each student will be granted a maximum of TWO opportunities (one per week) to record their best time for this challenge.  The better of these two times will be used to determine the over-all winner of the quarterly challenge. 

Won't the music be too difficult for me?

As you will see when you download the challenge music, the music is accessible to musicians of all skill levels.  The test is an endurance test and will not be testing other skills.

What does it cost to participate?

There is no cost to participate.  All students of Eddie Lewis are encouraged to take a deep breath and courageously take up this challenge.

Who may participate?

This challenge is extended to students (all ages and all skill levels) of Eddie Lewis.  While any visitor to this webpage may take up this challenge as an enrichment exercise, only students of Eddie Lewis are eligible for any awards associated with this challenge.  To learn how to become a student of Eddie Lewis, click here.