Senior District & All-State Scoreform - Jazz Drums
Solo
Rhythmic Accuracy
The student performs;
20
accurate
rhythms throughout.
17
18
19
nearly accurate
rhythms but lacks precise interpretation of some rhythmic patterns.
13
14
15
16
many
rhythmic patterns
accurately
, but lack some precision.
9
10
11
12
some
rhythmic patterns
accurately
.
5
6
7
8
many
rhythmic patterns
inaccurately or inconsistently
.
1
2
3
4
the
majority
of rhythmic patterns
inaccurately
.
Tempo
The student's tempo;
15
is
accurate and consistent
with the printed tempo marking(s).
12
13
14
approaches the printed tempo
marking(s), yet the performed tempo does not detract significantly from the performance.
9
10
11
is
different from the printed tempo
marking(s), resulting in an inappropriate tempo for the selection, yet remains consistent.
5
6
7
8
is
inconsistent
(i.e., rushing, dragging, inaccurate tempo changes).
1
2
3
4
is
inaccurate or inconsisten
.
Interpretation
The student demonstrates;
15
the
highest level
of musicality including well-shaped phrases and dynamics.
12
13
14
a
high level
of musicality, but has some phrases or dynamics that are not consistent with the overall level of expression
9
10
11
a
moderate level
of musicality and/or expression in the performance.
5
6
7
8
a
limited level
of musicality and/or expression in the performance.
1
2
3
4
an
absense of
musicality and/or expression in the performance.
Technique
The student;
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
demonstrates an independence of
bass drum and cymbal feet
.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
demonstrates a clear differentiation between
types of accents/kicks
.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
demonstrates independence of
feet and hands
.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
demonstrates independence of
left and right hands
.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
demonstrates appropriate control of
sticks through the use of proper drip and stroke
.
Comments
(optional)
Sightreading
Rhythmic Accuracy
The student performs;
10
accurate
rhythms throughout.
8
9
nearly accurate
rhythms but lacks precise interpretation of some rhythmic patterns.
5
6
7
many
rhythmic patterns
accurately
, but lack some precision.
3
4
many
rhythmic patterns
inaccurately or inconsistently
.
1
2
the
majority
of rhythmic patterns
inaccurately
.
Tempo
The student's tempo;
10
is
accurate and consistent
with the printed tempo marking(s).
8
9
approaches
the printed tempo marking(s), yet the performed tempo does not detract significantly from the performance.
5
6
7
is
different from
the printed tempo marking(s), resulting in an inappropriate tempo for the selection, yet remains consistent.
3
4
is
inconsistent
(i.e., rushing, dragging, inaccurate tempo changes).
1
2
is
inaccurate or inconsistent
.
Accents and Dynamics
The student performs;
5
all
accents and dynamics accurately.
4
most
accents and dynamics accurately.
3
many
accents and dynamics
accurately
.
2
many
accents and dynamics
inaccurately
.
1
the
majority
of accents and dynamics
inaccurately
.
Comments
(optional)
Interpretive_styles
Medium Swing (Quarter Note = 152)
The student demonstrates;
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate
rhythmic control
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
bass drum
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
cymbal technique
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
fills
which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structure.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
a
flexible use of elements
of expression (dynamics, accents).
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate tempo
as marked.
Latin/Bossa Nova (Quarter Note = 136)
The student demonstrates;
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate
rhythmic control
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
bass drum
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
cymbal technique
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
fills
which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structure.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
a
flexible use of elements
of expression (dynamics, accents).
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate tempo
as marked.
Jazz Waltz (Quarter Note = 144)
The student demonstrates;
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate
rhythmic control
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
bass drum
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
cymbal technique
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
fills
which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structure.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
a
flexible use of elements
of expression (dynamics, accents).
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate tempo
as marked.
Jazz Funk/Rock - Straight 8th's (Quarter Note = 100)
The student demonstrates;
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate
rhythmic control
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
bass drum
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
cymbal technique
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
fills
which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structure.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
a
flexible use of elements
of expression (dynamics, accents).
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate tempo
as marked.
Swing- Trade 4's (Quarter Note = 180)
The student demonstrates;
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate
rhythmic control
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
bass drum
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
cymbal technique
for style required.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate use of
fills
which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structure.
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
a
flexible use of elements
of expression (dynamics, accents).
3 consistently
2 sometimes
1 rarely
0 not attempted
appropriate tempo
as marked.
Comments
(optional)