horns_strings_as_contemporary

horns_strings_as_contemporary

Solo

Melodic AccuracyThe student performs;

20				all pitches performed accurately, within the context of the melodic line.
17	18	19		nearly all pitches performed accurately with attention to the melodic line.
13	14	15	16	some pitches performed accurately, with some attention to the melodic line.
9	10	11	12	many pitches performed accurately, but has difficulty with melodic precision.
5	6	7	8	numerous inaccurate pitches, but displays basic understanding of melodic control.
1	2	3	4	inaccurate pitches throughout the performance (i.e. missing key signatures, accidentals).

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student performs;

15			accurate rhythms throughout.
13	14		nearly accurate rhythms, but lacks precise interpretation of some rhythm patterns.
10	11	12	many rhythmic patterns accurately, but some lack precise interpretation.
7	8	9	many rhythmic patterns performed accurately, but does not exhibit appropriate interpretation.
4	5	6	many rhythmic patterns incorrectly or inconsistently performed.
1	2	3	most rhythmic patterns performed incorrectly.

Tone QualityThe student's tone;

15			is full, rich, and characteristic of the tone quality of the instrument in all ranges and registers.
13	14		characteristic tone quality in most registers/ranges.
10	11	12	characteristic tone quality varies based on register/range.
7	8	9	exhibits some flaws in tone production (i.e. thin, unfocused, and/or forced sound).
4	5	6	has flaws in basic tone production (i.e. consistently thin, unfocused, and/or forced sound).
1	2	3	exhibits many major flaws in tone production, and is not a tone quality characteristic of the instrument.

IntonationThe student's intonation;

20				is accurate in all ranges and registers .
17	18	19		is mostly accurate, student is able to adjust isolated pitches in context.
13	14	15	16	is mostly accurate, student fails to adjust isolated pitches.
9	10	11	12	usually accurate, but includes out of tune notes; student adjusts these problem pitches with some success.
5	6	7	8	exhibits basic sense of intonation, yet has significant problems, and makes no attempts to adjust pitch.
1	2	3	4	is not accurate. The performance is out of tune.

ArticulationThe student's articulations;

15			are clearly, precisely, and appropriately executed within the context of the musical line.
12	13	14	demonstrates appropriate execution of designated articulations as written in the music.
9	10	11	demonstrates appropriate execution of designated articulations, but not always consistent with what is written in the music.
6	7	8	are present, but executed in isolation within the melodic line.
3	4	5	are somewhat present, but not consistently executed to support the musical line.
1	2		are inconsistent and does not support the musical line.

MusicianshipThe student _

	demonstrates control of musical time/pulse
	demonstrates dynamic contrast notated by the composer.
	demonstrates attention to phrasing and melodic contour.

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Solo 2

Melodic AccuracyThe student performs;

20				all pitches performed accurately, within the context of the melodic line.
17	18	19		nearly all pitches performed accurately with attention to the melodic line.
13	14	15	16	some pitches performed accurately, with some attention to the melodic line.
9	10	11	12	many pitches performed accurately, but has difficulty with melodic precision.
5	6	7	8	numerous inaccurate pitches, but displays basic understanding of melodic control.
1	2	3	4	inaccurate pitches throughout the performance (i.e. missing key signatures, accidentals).

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student performs;

15			accurate rhythms throughout.
13	14		nearly accurate rhythms, but lacks precise interpretation of some rhythm patterns.
10	11	12	many rhythmic patterns accurately, but some lack precise interpretation.
7	8	9	many rhythmic patterns performed accurately, but does not exhibit appropriate interpretation.
4	5	6	many rhythmic patterns incorrectly or inconsistently performed.
1	2	3	most rhythmic patterns performed incorrectly.

Tone QualityThe student's tone;

15			is full, rich, and characteristic of the tone quality of the instrument in all ranges and registers.
13	14		characteristic tone quality in most registers/ranges.
10	11	12	characteristic tone quality varies based on register/range.
7	8	9	exhibits some flaws in tone production (i.e. thin, unfocused, and/or forced sound).
4	5	6	has flaws in basic tone production (i.e. consistently thin, unfocused, and/or forced sound).
1	2	3	exhibits many major flaws in tone production, and is not a tone quality characteristic of the instrument.

IntonationThe student's intonation;

20				is accurate in all ranges and registers .
17	18	19		is mostly accurate, student is able to adjust isolated pitches in context.
13	14	15	16	is mostly accurate, student fails to adjust isolated pitches.
9	10	11	12	usually accurate, but includes out of tune notes; student adjusts these problem pitches with some success.
5	6	7	8	exhibits basic sense of intonation, yet has significant problems, and makes no attempts to adjust pitch.
1	2	3	4	is not accurate. The performance is out of tune.

ArticulationThe student's articulations;

15			are clearly, precisely, and appropriately executed within the context of the musical line.
12	13	14	demonstrates appropriate execution of designated articulations as written in the music.
9	10	11	demonstrates appropriate execution of designated articulations, but not always consistent with what is written in the music.
6	7	8	are present, but executed in isolation within the melodic line.
3	4	5	are somewhat present, but not consistently executed to support the musical line.
1	2		are inconsistent and does not support the musical line.

MusicianshipThe student _

	demonstrates control of musical time/pulse
	demonstrates dynamic contrast notated by the composer.
	demonstrates attention to phrasing and melodic contour.
	demonstrates an understanding of the text through appropriate vocal emphasis.
	performs with effective breath management that compliments the phrase structure.
	performers' vocal style enhances the performance.

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Improvisation

TonalityThe student performs;

5	all melodic patterns in proper context of all harmonic changes.
4	most melodic patterns in proper context of all harmonic changes.
3	many melodic patterns in proper context of all harmonic changes.
2	only some melodic patterns in proper context of all harmonic changes.
1	outside the context of the melodic changes.

RhythmThe student performs;

5	advanced rhythmic patterns (i.e. pickups, syncopations) which are creative and appropriate to the style and accompaniment
4	contrasting rhythmic patterns, (divisions and/or subdivisions of large beats) and shows rhythmic creativity
3	a few interesting rhythmic patterns (divisions and/or subdivisions) but without much contrast.
2	with a sense of meter throughout, but only creates uncomplicated rhythmic patterns (large beat reference)
1	inconsistent tempo that lacks rhythmic creativity.

Conceptual UnderstandingThe student;

	demonstrates large scale solo design (beginning, middle and end).
	uses rhythmic and melodic motive development.
	demonstrates linear and melodic invention rather than a reliance on unrelated melodic licks and scale sequences.
	uses a chosen mood appropriate to musical setting.

CreativityThe student;

	performs an original solo with melodic ideas, offered in a fresh, personal style.
	performs original rhythmic patterns that logically extend beyond rhythms of the accompaniment.
	performs with flexible use of elements of expression (dynamics, accents, etc.).
	performs with a degree of freedom and curiosity within context of tonality and meter.

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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	Minor	Chromatic
5	5	5	all notes accurately.
4	4	4	almost all notes accurately.
3	3	3	some notes accuratly.
2	2	2	numerous notes inaccurately.
1	1	1	the majority of notes inaccurately.

Overall Scale TechniqueThe student performs;

	all scales have the appropriate rhythmic pattern.
	all scales have the appropriate articulation.
	all scales have the appropriate, consistent tempo.

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