Western Junior District Scoreform - Jazz Drums
Solo
Rhythmic Accuracy
The student _
10
The student performs
accurate
rhythms throughout
8
9
.
6
7
.
4
5
.
2
3
.
1
The student performs the
majority
of the rhythmic patterns
incorrectly
Tempo
The student _
10
The student's tempo is
accurate and consistent
with the printed markings
8
9
.
6
7
.
4
5
.
2
3
.
1
The student's tempo is
not accurate or consistent
Interpretation
The student _
10
The student demonstrates the
highest level of musicality
including well-shaped phrases and dynamics
8
9
.
6
7
.
4
5
.
2
3
.
1
The student demonstrates an
absence
of musical interpretation within the performance
Technique
The student _
2
1
0
The student demonstrates an independence of
bass drum and cymbal feet
.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates a clear differentiation between different types of
accents/kicks
.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates an independence of
feet and hands
.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates an independence of
left and right hands
.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates an appropriate control of sticks through the proper use of
grip and stroke
.
Comments
(optional)
Sightreading
Rhythmic Accuracy
The student _
5
The student performs
accurate
rhythms throughout
4
.
3
.
2
.
1
The student performs the
majority
of the rhythmic patterns
incorrectly
Tempo
The student _
5
The student's tempo is
accurate and consistent
with the printed markings
4
.
3
.
2
.
1
The student's tempo is
not accurate or consistent
Interpretation
The student _
5
The student demonstrates the
highest level of musicality
including well-shaped phrases and dynamics
4
.
3
.
2
.
1
The student demonstrates an
absence
of musical interpretation within the performance
Technique
The student _
2
1
0
The student demonstrates an independence of
bass drum and cymbal feet
.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates a clear differentiation between different types of
accents/kicks
.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates an independence of
feet and hands
.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates an independence of
left and right hands
.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates an appropriate control of sticks through the proper use of
grip and stroke
.
Comments
(optional)
Improvisation
Rhythm
The student _
5
The student performs
advanced rhythmic patterns
which are creative and appropriate to the style and setting of the accompaniment
4
.
3
.
2
.
1
The student performs with a fairly consistent tempo (steady beat) throughout, but solo
lacks creativity
Interpretation
The student _
5
The student demonstrates the
highest level of musicality
including well-shaped phrases and dynamics
4
.
3
.
2
.
1
The student demonstrates a musical expression
inhibited by technique
Conceptual Understanding
The student;
2
1
0
The student demonstrates a
conceptual understanding
of large scale solo architecture (a beginning, middle, and end).
2
1
0
The student demonstrates
motivic development
(use of sequential extensions).
2
1
0
The student demonstrates
a sense of musical syntax
with correlating melodic and harmonic resolutions.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates
linear/melodic oriented invention
rather than a reliance on stylistically unrelated beat patterns.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates a
chosen mood appropriate
to musical setting.
Creative Design
The student;
2
1
0
The student demonstrates
development of motivic ideas
.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates
original solo, melodic ideas
offered in fresh personal style.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates original rhythmic patterns that
extend beyond basic
time keeping.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates
flexible use of elements
of expression (dynamics, accents, etc.).
2
1
0
The student demonstrates a degree of
freedom/curiosity
within acknowledged context of tonality and meter.
Comments
(optional)
Interpretive_styles
First Interpretive Style
The student _
Swing
Funk
Latin
Ballad
2
1
0
The student demonstrates appropriate
rhythm control
for style required.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates appropriate use of
bass drum
for style required.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates appropriate
cymbal technique
for style required.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates appropriate use of
fills
, which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structures.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates flexible use of elements of
expression
(dynamics, accents, etc.) OR (for ballad) The student demonstrates appropriate
brush technique
; change in direction technique with sustained brush sound that consistently conforms to tempo and style.
Second Interpretive Style
The student _
Swing
Funk
Latin
Ballad
2
1
0
The student demonstrates appropriate
rhythm control
for style required.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates appropriate use of
bass drum
for style required.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates appropriate
cymbal technique
for style required.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates appropriate use of
fills
, which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structures.
2
1
0
The student demonstrates flexible use of elements of
expression
(dynamics, accents, etc.) OR (for ballad) The student demonstrates appropriate
brush technique
; change in direction technique with sustained brush sound that consistently conforms to tempo and style.
Comments
(optional)