MA Senior District Scoreform

Melodic AccuracyThe student performs;

20				all pitches/notes accurately.
17	18	19		almost all pitches/notes accurately. Quickly adjusts inaccuracies.
13	14	15	16	many pitches/notes accurately.
9	10	11	12	some pitches/notes accurately.
5	6	7	8	numerous inaccurate pitches/notes.
1	2	3	4	inaccurate pitches/notes throughout the performance (i.e. missing key signatures, accidentals, etc.).

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student performs;

15			all rhythmic patterns accurately.
13	14		almost all accurate rhythmic patterns.
10	11	12	many accurate rhythmic patterns.
7	8	9	some accurate rhythmic patterns.
4	5	6	numerous inaccurate rhythmic patterns.
1	2	3	the majority of rhythmic patterns inaccurately.

ToneThe student's Tone;

15			is a full, rich, and characteristic tone quality in all ranges and registers.
13	14		is almost always a characteristic tone quality in most ranges.
10	11	12	is mostly a characteristic tone quality in most ranges, but distorts in some passages.
7	8	9	has some flaws in basic production (i.e. thin, unfocused, or forced sound).
4	5	6	has numerous flaws in basic production (i.e. consistently thin, unfocused, or forced sound).
1	2	3	is inconsistent and impacts performance quality.

IntonationThe student's Intonation;

20				is accurate in all ranges.
17	18	19		is almost accurate. Student adjusts inaccurate pitches quickly.
13	14	15	16	is almost accurate. Student adjusts many inaccurate pitches.
9	10	11	12	is somewhat accurate. Student adjusts some inaccurate pitches.
5	6	7	8	is often inaccurate. Student attempts to adjust the pitches.
1	2	3	4	is inaccurate. Student does not attempt to adjust the pitches.

TempoThe student's tempo;

9	10	is accurate and consistent with the printed tempo marking(s).
7	8	approaches the printed tempo marking(s), yet the performed tempo does not detract significantly from the performance.
5	6	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.

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 inflection of rhythmic patterns appropriate to the style and phrase structure of the composition.

Left Hand TechniqueThe student _

	demonstrates appropriate shifting techniques.
	demonstrates appropriate use of vibrato.
	demonstrates appropriate overall left hand facility.

ArticulationThe student _

	demonstrates appropriate slurs as marked.
	demonstrates appropriate execution of legato, staccato, marcato, and spiccato articulation.
	demonstrates appropriate use of bow length and speed.

Comments(optional)

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

	all scales have the appropriate rhythmic pattern.
	all scales have the appropriate articulation.
	all scales have the appropriate, consistent tempo.
	all scales have the appropriate intonation as the result of proper shifting technique.

5	demonstrates shape, contour, and phrase of the line; and dynamic nuance not notated in the excerpt.
4	almost always demonstrates shape, contour, and phrase of the line; and dynamic nuance not notated in the excerpt.
3	sometimes demonstrates shape, contour, and phrase of the line; and dynamic nuance not notated in the excerpt.
2	rarely demonstrates shape, contour, and phrase of the line; and dynamic nuance not notated in the excerpt.
1	does not demonstrate shape, contour, and phrase of the line; and dynamic nuance not notated in the excerpt.

5	all dynamics accurately.
4	almost all accurate dynamics.
3	some accurate dynamics.
2	numerous inaccurate dynamics.
1	the majority of dynamics inaccurately.

5	all articulations (slurs, accents, staccato's, etc.) accurately.
4	almost all accurate articulations (slurs, accents, staccato's, etc.).
3	some accurate articulations (slurs, accents, staccato's, etc.).
2	numerous inaccurate articulations (slurs, accents, staccato's, etc.).
1	the majority of articulations (slurs, accents, staccato's, etc.) inaccurately.

Senior District Scoreform - Strings