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Solo

Tone QualityThe student's tone quality;

10		exhibits excellent percussive sound throughout with proper use of mallets and choice of playing area.
9	8	is characteristic of good concert percussion tone, but lacks consistency in mallet use and choice of playing area.
7	6	exhibits some flaws in mallet use and choice of playing area.
5	4	]has several flaws] due to mallet use and choice of playing area.
3	2	]exhibits many major flaws].

InterpretationThe student demonstrates;

10		the highest level of musicality, including well shaped phrases and dynamics.
9	8	a high level of musicality, but has some phrases that are not consistent with the overall level of expression.
7	6	a moderate level of musicality and understanding.
5	4	only a limited amount of musicality and understanding.
3	2	a very limited amount of musicality and understanding.

TempoThe student's tempo;

10		is accurate and consistent throughout.
9	8	approaches the printed tempo, yet the performed tempo does not detract significantly from the performance.
7	6	varies slightly from the printed tempo.
5	4	is inconsistent (i.e. rushing, dragging, inaccurate tempo changes.)
3	2	is not accurate or consistent.

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student performs;

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

Melodic AccuracyThe student performs;

10		all pitches/notes accurately.
9	8	most pitches/notes accurately.
7	6	many pitches/notes accurately.
5	4	numerous inaccurate pitches/notes.
3	2	inaccurate pitches/notes throughout the music (i.e. missing key signatures, accidentals, etc.)

Techinical FacilityRate the student;

	coordination of sticking.
	stick control through hands and wrists.
	appropriate rolls and releases.
	attention to accents.

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Scales

Scale Technique - First ScaleThe student played the First Major Scale;

	correct tempo
	correct articulation
	full range as required
	correct rhythmic patterns

Scale Technique - Second ScaleThe student played the Second Major Scale;

	correct tempo
	correct articulation
	full range as required
	correct rhythmic patterns

Scale Technique - Chromatic ScaleThe student played the Chromatic Scale;

	correct tempo
	correct articulation
	full range as required
	correct rhythmic patterns

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
3	3	3	all accurate pitches
2	2	2	many accurate pitches
1	1	1	numerous inaccurate pitches

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Sightreading

Melodic Accuracy

The student performs pitches and notes accurately.

Rhythmic Accuracy

The student performs rhythms accurately throughout.

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