Western Junior District Scoreform - Winds/Brass

Solo

Melodic AccuracyThe student's melody;

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

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

ToneThe student's tone;

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

TempoThe student's tempo;

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

TechniqueThe student _

	The student demonstrates appropriate slurs as marked.
	The student demonstrates appropriate execution of the legato, staccato, and marcato articulations.
	The student performs with efficient air support.
	The student performs in the extreme upper register of instrument with proper facility and control.
	The student performs in the extreme lower register of instrument with proper facility and control.

MusicianshipThe student _

	Demonstrates control of musical time/pulse appropriate for the style of music (i.e. use of steady beat and/or use of rubato, ritardando, stringendo).
	Demonstrates dynamic contrast notated.
	Demonstrates the ability to shape and contour the melodic line; dynamic nuance not notated.
	Demonstrates the inflection of rhythmic patterns appropriate to the style and phrase structure of the composition.
	Performs with effective breath management, inhaling at times that compliment the phrase structure.

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Scales

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	Chromatic
5	5	5	All pitches/notes accurate.
4	4	4	.
3	3	3	.
2	2	2	.
1	1	1	More than six notes inaccurate

Overall Scale Rhythm, Articulation, Tempo, and IntonationThe student performs;

	Performs both of the major scales using the appropriate rhythm pattern as required.
	Performs the chromatic scales using the appropriate rhythm pattern required.
	Performs all scales with even and consistent pulse at the required tempo.
	Performs all scales with appropriate articulation as required.
	Performs all scales with consistent, acceptable tone quality in all registers.

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Sightreading

Melodic AccuracyThe student performs;

5	All pitches and notes played accurately.
4	.
3	.
2	.
1	Inaccurate pitches/notes throughout the performance.

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student performs;

5	Accurate rhythms throughout.
4	.
3	.
2	.
1	The majority of rhythmic patterns played incorrectly.

ToneThe student performs;

5	Is full, rich and characteristic of the tone.
4	.
3	.
2	.
1	Is a tone quality that hinders the performance.

InterpretationThe student performs;

5	The student demonstrates the highest level of musicality including well-shaped phrases and dynamics.
4	.
3	.
2	.
1	An absence of musical interpretation throughout the performance.

IntonationThe student performs;

5	Accurate in all ranges and registers.
4	.
3	.
2	.
1	Not accurate and hinders the quality of the performance.

TempoThe student performs;

5	Accurate and consistent with printed tempo markings.
4	.
3	.
2	.
1	The majority of rhythmic patterns played incorrectly.

Overall TechniqueThe student performs;

	Staccato and legato articulations as marked.
	Appropriate slurs as marked.
	ppropriate [accents as marked.
	Appropriate breath management.
	Appropriate control of dynamics.

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