jazz_sax_brass

Solo

TempoThe student's tempo;

5	is accurate and consistent with the printed tempo markings.
4	approaches the printed tempo markings yet the performed tempo does not detract significantly from the performance.
3	is different from the printed tempo resulting in inappropriate tempo for the selection, yet remains consistent.
2	is inconsistent (i.e., rushing, dragging, inaccurate tempo changes.)
1	is not accurate or consistent.

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student performs;

5	accurate rhythms throughout.
4	nearly accurate rhythms, but lacks precise interpretation of some rhythm patterns.
3	many rhythmic patterns accurately, but some lack precision (approximation of rhythm patterns used.).
2	many rhthmic patterns incorrectly or inconsistently.
1	the majority of rhythmic patterns incorrectly.

Melodic AccuracyThe student perform;

5	all pitches/notes accurately.
4	most pitches/notes accurately.
3	the majority of pitches/notes accurately, however has some difficulty with melodic precision.
2	several inaccurate pitches/notes but displays a basic understanding of melodic control.
1	inaccurate pitches/notes throughout the performance. (i.e.; missing key signatures, accidentals)

ToneThe student's tone;

5	is full, rich and characteristic of the tone quality of the instrument in all ranges and registers.
4	is of characteristic tone quality in most ranges but distorts in some passages.
3	exhibits some flaws in production (slightly thin or unfocused sound.)
2	has several flaws in basic production, (consistently thin/unfocused sound.)
1	is a tone quality which hinders the performance.

IntonationThe student's intonation;

5	is accurate in all ranges and registers.
4	is mostly accurate. The student adjusts the few problem pitches to an acceptable standard.
3	is somewhate accurate but includes out of tune notes. The student adjusts these problem pitches with some success.
2	exhibits a basic sense of intonation, yet has problems; student makes little attempt at adjustment of problem pitches.
1	is not accurate and hinders the performance quality.

Jazz Technique/ArticulationThe student demonstrates;

5 consistently4 mostly3 sometimes2 rarely	appropriate and accurate use of jazz articulation.
5 consistently4 mostly3 sometimes2 rarely	appropriate jazz inflections. (i.e., scoops, doits, etc.)
5 consistently4 mostly3 sometimes2 rarely	appropriate style of eigth note used.
5 consistently4 mostly3 sometimes2 rarely	appropriate mood as it relates to material setting.
5 consistently4 mostly3 sometimes2 rarely	appropriate length of notes as marked (i.e., legato, staccato, etc.)

MusicianshipThe student;

5 consistently4 mostly3 sometimes2 rarely	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)
5 consistently4 mostly3 sometimes2 rarely	demonstrates the ability to shape and contour the rhythmic line; dynamic nuance not notated by composer.
5 consistently4 mostly3 sometimes2 rarely	demonstrates inflection of rhythmic patterns appropriate to the style and phase structure of the composition.

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Scales

Scale Technique - MajorThe student played both Major Scales;

2 Consistently1 Sometimes0 Never	with proper articulation.
2 Consistently1 Sometimes0 Never	with a moderate and steady tempo.
2 Consistently1 Sometimes0 Never	with the proper scale pattern rhythm.

Scale Technique - ChromaticThe student played the Chromatic Scale;

2 Consistently1 Sometimes0 Never	with the required range of the instrument.
2 Consistently1 Sometimes0 Never	with a moderate and steady tempo.
2 Consistently1 Sometimes0 Never	with proper articulation
2 Consistently1 Sometimes0 Never	with the proper rhythm.

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.)

MajorCFB♭E♭A♭D♭GDAE		MajorCFB♭E♭A♭D♭GDAE		ChromaticChromatic
7	8	7	8	7	8	all accurate pitches
5	6	5	6	5	6	mostly accurate pitches
3	4	3	4	3	4	some accurate pitches
1	2	1	2	1	2	few acceptable pitches
0		0		0		not attempted

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Sightreading

Melodic Accuracy

The student performs 4 ALL3 MOST2 SOME1 FEW pitches and note accurately.

Rhythmic Accuracy

The student performs 4 ALL3 MOST2 SOME1 FEW rhythms accurately throughout.

Interpretation

The student performs 4 ALL3 MOST2 SOME1 FEW dynamics and articulations as marked.

The student includes 4 ALL3 MOST2 SOME1 FEW well shaped phrase.

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