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GENERAL EFFECT
Characteristic tone for style of
piece
LH and RH are well-balanced
Melody is easily perceived
ACCURACY
Outstanding precision at all times
Nearly all note values and rhythms
are performed accurately
INTEPRETATION,
MUSICIANSHIP
TECHNIQUE
3
Characteristic tone most of the
time
Characteristic tone demonstrated
some of the time
Tone is not characteristic of the
piece
Balance is generally good
Balance is fair
Little attention to balance
Melody is brought out most of the
time
Melody is difficult to perceive
some of the time
Melody is difficult to hear
Some note / rhythm errors occur
but do not detract significantly
Several incorrect notes and/or
rhythmic patterns
Occasional problems in technical
passages
Frequent problems in technical
passages
Numerous inaccurate note values
and/or rhythmic passages which
significantly detract from the
performance
Stylistically accurate, musical and
sensitive performance
Same passages lack musical
effect
Expression is natural and highly
effective
Style and tempo appropriate most
of the time
Style and tempo are not accurate
Excellent use of dynamics
Very good use of dynamics
Dynamics are inconsistent
Phrasing is musical and
expressive
Most phrasing is natural and
uniform
Lacks musical phrasing
Posture and hand position are
correct
Posture and hand position are
correct most of the time
Posture and hand position are
inconsistent
Fingering is accurate
Fingering is accurate most of the
time
Fingering is inconsistent
Accurate articulation
Excellent use of pedal
State Music Form 7
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Most articulations are observed
Difficult passages weak
Mechanical and lacking musicality
Style becomes rigid and
mechanical at times
Articulation fluctuates
Pedal is inconsistent
Style underdeveloped
Style and tempos are not
maintained
Little attention to phrasing
Posture and hand position need
development
Little attention to technical details,
articulation, pedaling
Pedal used
SOLO MEMORIZATION
DUET BALANCE
OTHER FACTORS
Solo performed from memory with
almost no lapses
Solo performed from memory with
only occasional lapses
Duet balance excellent, all lines
clearly audible
Duet balance good, some lines
lose clarity in difficult passages
Outstanding literature for age and
training
Professional approach
Above average literature for age
and training
Appropriate attire
Inconsistencies in attire and/or
formal approach
Score provided with numbered
measures for the adjudicator
Score not properly prepared for
adjudicator
Memory lapses detract from
performance or
soloist used music
Frequent balance problems
Musical lines often unclear
Average literature for age and
training
Inappropriate attire and/or
professional approach
Soloist used music or was unable
to perform from memory
Little evidence of concept of duet
balance
Below average or unacceptable
literature
Lacking appropriate approach to
formal performance setting
Adjudicator comments
and suggestions
for improvement
TOTAL POINTS
Rating Computation Table
30-26 = DIVISION I (SUPERIOR)
25-21 = DIVISION II (EXCELLENT)
20-15 = DIVISION III (GOOD)
14-10 = DIVISION IV (FAIR)
9-0 = DIVISION V (POOR)
DIVISION RATING _______________
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Signature of State Festival Adjudicator