Western Junior District Scoreform - Strings

Solo

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student's rhythm;

10		The student performs all rhythms accurately
8	9	.
6	7	.
4	5	.
2	3	.
1		The student performs inaccurate rhythms throughout the performance

IntonationThe student's intonation;

10		The student's intonation is accurate in all ranges and registers
8	9	.
6	7	.
4	5	.
2	3	.
1		The student's intonation is not accurate and hinders the quality of the performance

ToneThe student's tone;

10		The student's tone is full, clear, and resonant in all registers
8	9	.
6	7	.
4	5	.
2	3	.
1		The student's tone is a tone quality which demonstrates technical deficiencies

Interpretation/ExpressionThe student _

	The student combines elements into an expressive, cohesive whole.
	The student approaches and maintains the indicated tempo.
	The student demonstrates indicated tempo variations (rubato, ritardando, accelerando, etc.).
	The student demonstrates indicated dynamics.

Left Hand TechniqueThe student _

	The student demonstrates proper left hand position.
	The student demonstrates proper shifting technique.
	The student demonstrates expressive use of vibrato.

Right Hand TechniqueThe student _

	The student demonstrates appropriate slurs.
	The student demonstrates appropriate articulations.
	The student demonstrates appropriate use of bow length and speed.

Comments(optional)

Scales

Adjudicator should fill in the names of the required scales for assessment in the spaces provided. Check the box in the column that best describes the student's performance (one box per scale.)

Major		Major
10	9	10	9	all pitches accurately.
8	7	8	7	almost all accurate pitches.
6	5	6	5	some accurate pitches.
4	3	4	3	numerous inaccurate pitches.
2	1	2	1	the majority of pitches inaccurately.

Scale One Octave(s)The student _

5	3 octaves played
3	2 octaves played
1	1 octave played
0	No pitches played.

Scale Two Octave(s)The student _

5	3 octaves played
3	2 octaves played
1	1 octave played
0	No pitches played.

Scale One TechniqueThe student _

	The student performs the scale from memory.
	The student performs the required rhythmic pattern.
	The student performs at the required tempo.
	The student performs with fluency/dexterity.
	The student performs with a full tone in all ranges.

Scale Two TechniqueThe student _

	The student performs the scale from memory.
	The student performs the required rhythmic pattern.
	The student performs at the required tempo.
	The student performs with fluency/dexterity.
	The student performs with a full tone in all ranges.

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Sightreading

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student _

5	The student plays all pitches accurately.
4	.
3	.
2	.
1	The student plays some pitches accurately.

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student _

5	The student plays all rhythms accurately.
4	.
3	.
2	.
1	The student plays some pitches accurately.

TechniqueThe student _

	The student demonstrates bowing as indicated.
	The student demonstrates tempo as indicated.
	The student demonstrates phrasing.
	The student demonstrates articulations.

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