Senior District Scoreform - Mallet

Solo

TempoThe student's tempo;

9	10	is accurate and consistent with the printed tempo markings.
7	8	approaches the printed tempo markins yet the performed tempo does not detract significantly from the performance.
5	6	is different from the printed tempo resulting in an inappropriate tempo for the selection, yet is consistent.
3	4	is inconsistent, (i.3. rushing, dragging, inaccurate tempo changes.
2		is NOT accurate or consistent.

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student's performs;

9	10	accurate rhythms throughout.
7	8	nearly accurate rhythms, but lacks precise interpretation of some rhythm patterns.
5	6	many rhythmic patterns accurately but some lack precision (approximation of rhythm patterns used .
3	4	many rhythmic patterns incorrectly or inconsistently.
2		the majority of rhythms incorrectly.

Melodic AccuracyThe student's performs;

9	10	all pitches/notes accurately.
7	8	most pitches/notes accurately.
5	6	the majority of pitches/notes accurately; however has some difficulty with melodic precision.
3	4	is inconsistent, (i.e. rushing, dragging, inaccurate tempo changes).
2		is not accurate or consistent.

Technique/ArticulationThe student _

	performs with a clear differentiation between styles of articulations as marked.
	performs with evenness in rolls, sustaining sound with evenly spaced single strokes.
	produces uniform tone quality.
	uses the appropriate mallets (Mallets are consistent with the style of the solo).

MusicianshipThe student _

	demonstrates control of the 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 by the composer.
	demonstrates the ability to shape and contour the rhythmic line; dynamic nuance not notated by composer.
	demonstrates a high level of understanding through appropriate expressiveness, intensity, and dramatic presentation of the literature.

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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 accurate pitches.
4	4	4	mostly accurate pitches.
3	3	3	some accurate pitches.
2	2	2	few accurate pitches.
1	1	1	no accurate pitches.

Overall Scale TechniqueThe student played all scales;

	the required range for the instrument.
	all scales have a consistent pulse at the required tempo.
	scales have the appropriate rhythmic pattern as required.
	strikes the proper area on the instrument allowing for the most effective tone quality.

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Sightreading

Melodic Accuracy

The student performs pitches and notes accurately.

Rhythmic Accuracy

The student performs rhythms accurately throughout.

Tempo

The student performs tempo.

Interpretation

The student performs dynamics and expression markings (accents/tempo changes) as indicated.

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Multipercussion

Playing TechniqueThe student performed with _

	technique on Triangle.
	technique on Tambourine.
	technique on Crash Cymbals.
	technique on Suspended Cymbals.
	technique on Bass Drum.

Rhythmic TechniqueThe student performed with _

	technique on Triangle.
	technique on Tambourine.
	technique on Crash Cymbals.
	technique on Suspended Cymbals.
	technique on Bass Drum.

Performance SkillsThe student _

	transitions between excerpts.
	is accurate and consistent with printed tempo markings.
	maintains the highest level of musicality including well shaped phrases and dynamics.

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