Add in the fact that post-COVID SR requirements are actually the Old Pre-COVID Level 1, it's hard to know. I'm also curious if UIL at some point increases those requirements again?
This years was very relatable to the Grade 3 pieces my kids had worked on. I could point and say, 'This is like this.' If you only played the minimal requirements of a Grade 2 and a Grade 1 on stage you were in a different situation as there were a lot of exposed'ish moments. The writing also made it hard to bring out the melody in one section. (During the rehearsal I told my kids to go one on a part in that section - I really do like the rehearsal opportunity!)
If you want to prepare your kids and they follow current rules, go find some older Level 1 pieces, and then get the current Level 3 and maybe some older Level 3 pieces in the mix. I generally feel if you can play the older Level 3 pieces you'll be fine under the new requirements.
Best wishes!
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