vocal_jazz_as

vocal_jazz_as

Solo

High or Low Voice RequiredThe student performs;

0	High Voice
0	Low Voice

Melodic AccuracyThe student performs;

20			all pitches/notes accurately.
17	18	19	almost all pitches/notes accurately.
14	15	16	most pitches/notes accurately.
11	12	13	some pitches/notes accurately.
8	9	10	few accurate pitches/notes.
5	6	7	no pitches/notes accurately.

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student performs;

20			all rhythms accurately.
17	18	19	almost all rhythms accurately.
14	15	16	most rhythms accurately.
11	12	13	some rhythms accurately.
8	9	10	few accurate rhythms.
5	6	7	no rhythms accurate.

IntonationThe student's Intonation;

20			is accurate and in tune.
17	18	19	is almost accurate and in tune.
14	15	16	is mostly accurate and in tune.
11	12	13	is somewhat accurate and in tune.
8	9	10	is often inaccurate with significant intonation problems throughout.
5	6	7	is inaccurate.

MusicianshipThe student _

	demonstrates control of the musical time and pulse.
	demonstrates dynamic contrast notated by 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.

TechniqueThe student _

	performs vowels with equal resonance.
	performs with healthful, effective, breathing technique.
	performs without audible tension.

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Solo 2/Improvisation

Melodic AccuracyThe student performs;

20			all pitches/notes accurately.
17	18	19	almost all pitches/notes accurately.
14	15	16	most pitches/notes accurately.
11	12	13	some pitches/notes accurately.
8	9	10	few accurate pitches/notes.
5	6	7	no pitches/notes accurately.

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student performs;

20			all rhythms accurately.
17	18	19	almost all rhythms accurately.
14	15	16	most rhythms accurately.
11	12	13	some rhythms accurately.
8	9	10	few accurate rhythms.
5	6	7	no rhythms accurate.

IntonationThe student's Intonation;

20			is accurate and in tune.
17	18	19	is almost accurate and in tune.
14	15	16	is mostly accurate and in tune.
11	12	13	is somewhat accurate and in tune.
8	9	10	is often accurate with and often in tune.
5	6	7	is inaccurate.

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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Scale

ScaleThe _

	scale has a consistent pulse at the required tempo.
	scale has a consistent, acceptable tone quality in all registers.
	student has a strong sense of tonality.
	student demonstrates good breath management.

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