snare_drum

Solo

TempoThe student;

9	10	is accurate and consistent with the printed tempo markings
7	8	approaches the printed tempo markings yet the performed tempo does not detract significantly from the performance
5	6	is different from the printed tempo resulting in an inappropriate tempo for the selection, yet is consistent
3	4	is inconsistent, (i.e., rushing, dragging, inaccurate tempo changes)
1	2	is not accurate or consistent

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student performs;

9	10	accurate rhythms throughout
7	8	nearly accurate rhythms, but lacks precise interpretation of some rhythm patterns
5	6	many rhythmic patterns accurately but some lack precision (approximation of rhythm patterns used)
3	4	many rhythmic patterns incorrectly or inconsistently
1	2	the majority of rhythms incorrectly

FundamentalsThe student _

2 Consistently1 Sometimes0 Never	uses an appropriate grip; (matched or traditional.) Fingers are placed appropriately on the sticks to insure proper performance technique
2 Consistently1 Sometimes0 Never	stick height is appropriate for the style and dynamics of the music performed
2 Consistently1 Sometimes0 Never	varies the tone quality of the performance by altering the striking position on the head; appropriate for the style and dynamics of the music
2 Consistently1 Sometimes0 Never	performs with proper sticking; appropriate use of the left and right hand
2 Consistently1 Sometimes0 Never	choice of sticks is appropriate for the style and character of performance

Sticking/ArticulationThe student _

3 Consistently2 Sometimes1 Rarely0 Never	performs with appropriate sticking and correct execution of rudiments if present
3 Consistently2 Sometimes1 Rarely0 Never	performs with evenness in rolls that are sustained with evenly spaced strokes
3 Consistently2 Sometimes1 Rarely0 Never	performs with accents and dynamics as marked

MusicianshipThe student _

3 always2 often1 sometimes0 never	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)
3 always2 often1 sometimes0 never	demonstrates dynamic contrast notated by the composer

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Rudiments

First Rudiment

The student playedClosed Long Roll5 Stroke Rolls9 Stroke Rolls7 Stroke RollsFlam AccentFlam TapSingle ParadiddleDouble ParadiddleLesson 25Four Stroke RuffSingle RatamacueFlamacuerudiment

3 Consistently2 Sometimes1 Rarely0 Never	the required sticking with accents.
3 Consistently2 Sometimes1 Rarely0 Never	the proper and steady suggested tempo.

Second Rudiment

The student playedClosed Long Roll5 Stroke Rolls9 Stroke Rolls7 Stroke RollsFlam AccentFlam TapSingle ParadiddleDouble ParadiddleLesson 25Four Stroke RuffSingle RatamacueFlamacuerudiment

3 Consistently2 Sometimes1 Rarely0 Never	the required sticking with accents.
3 Consistently2 Sometimes1 Rarely0 Never	the proper and steady suggested tempo.

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Sightreading

Rhythmic Accuracy

The student 6 Always5 Consistently4 Often3 Sometimes2 Inconsistently1 Rarely0 Never performs rhythms accurately throughout.

Interpretation

The student 3 Consistently2 Sometimes1 Rarely0 Never performs dynamics as marked.

The student 3 Consistently2 Sometimes1 Rarely0 Never includes well shaped phrases.

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Auxiliarypercussion

Triangle

2 Yes1 Somewhat0 No	The playing position and striking area to produce a characteristic timbre is correct.
2 Yes1 Somewhat0 No	The performance is rhythmically accurate.

Bass Drum

2 Yes1 Somewhat0 No	The playing position and striking area to produce a characteristic timbre is correct.
2 Yes1 Somewhat0 No	The performance is rhythmically accurate.

Crash Cymbals

2 Yes1 Somewhat0 No	The playing position and striking area to produce a characteristic timbre is correct.
2 Yes1 Somewhat0 No	The performance is rhythmically accurate.

Tambourine

2 Yes1 Somewhat0 No	The playing position and striking area to produce a characteristic timbre is correct.
2 Yes1 Somewhat0 No	The performance is rhythmically accurate.

Suspended Cymbal

2 Yes1 Somewhat0 No	The playing position and striking area to produce a characteristic timbre is correct.
2 Yes1 Somewhat0 No	The performance is rhythmically accurate.

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