jazz_drumset

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.

InterpretationThe student demonstrates;

5	the highest level of musicality including well shaped phrases and dynamics.
4	a high level of musicality, but has some phrases or dynamics that are not consistent with the overall level of expression.
3	a moderate level of musicality/expression within the performance.
2	only a limited amount of musicality/expression within the performance.
1	an absence of musical interpretation within the performance.

TechniqueThe student demonstrates;

0	2	an independence of bass drum and cymbal feet.
0	2	a clear difference between types of accents/kicks.
0	2	an independence of feet and hands.
0	2	an independence of left and right hands.
0	2	an appropriate control of sticks through the use of the proper grip and stroke.

SWINGThe student demonstrates;

0	2	appropriate rhythmic control for style required.
0	2	appropriate use of bass drum for style required.
0	2	appropriate cymbal technique for style required.
0	2	appropriate use of fills which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structures.
0	2	a flexible use of elements of expression (dynamics, accents, etc.)

FUNKThe student demonstrates;

0	2	appropriate rhythmic control for style required.
0	2	appropriate use of bass drum for style required.
0	2	appropriate cymbal technique for style required.
0	2	appropriate use of fills which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structures.
0	2	a flexible use of elements of expression (dynamics, accents, etc.)

BOSSA NOVAThe student demonstrates;

0	2	appropriate rhythmic control for style required.
0	2	appropriate use of bass drum for style required.
0	2	appropriate cymbal technique for style required.
0	2	appropriate use of fills which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structures.
0	2	a flexible use of elements of expression (dynamics, accents, etc.)

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Sightreading

Interpretation

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

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

Rhythmic Accuracy

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

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