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Time: Date: Name of Ensemble:
School: CHORAL SMALL ENSEMBLE
I
Outstanding
TONE
SCORE
15
14
13
Breath Mgmnt.
+
Focus+ Proper tone production in all ranges
Freedom+
and dynamic levels
Resonance+
INTONATION
SCORE
Unison+
Intervals+
Chords+
Tonal Awareness
+
EXPRESSION
SCORE
15
14
13
Pitch is well centered/needed
adjustments made quickly
15
14
13
Dynamics+
Phrasing+ Musical, sensitive, artistic use of style,
Style+
tempo, phrasing & dynamics
Appropriate Tempo
+
DICTION
SCORE
Vowels+
Consonants+
Language+
Syllabic Stress
+
RHYTHMIC ACCURACY
SCORE
Individual+
Ensemble+
NOTE ACCURACY
BALANCE
SCORE
SCORE
Section+
Ensemble+
BLEND
SCORE
Section+
Ensemble+
OTHER
SCORE
Appearance+
Stage Presence+
Facial Expression+
Posture+
TOTAL POINTS
10
9
II
Excellent
12
11
10
7
9
Tone production is affected in some
ranges and dynamic levels
12
11
11
7
8
7
Problems evident with some
adjustments being made
10
9
8
7
Inconsistent use of expressive
elements
Frequent use of expressive elements
7
6
Strong use of the elements of diction
with minor defects
6
8
9
Minor problems in certain ranges &/or
dynamic levels or passages
12
IV
Poor
Tone production is inconsistent
10
8
Expressive use of the elements of
diction
III
Average
5
Inconsistent application of the
elements of diction
5
4
3
6
V
Ineffective
5
4
Proper tone production is seldom
present
6
5
4
Numerous problems evident with
minimal adjustments being made
6
5
4
Minimal expression much of the time
4
3
3
2
1
Proper tone production is not evident
3
2
1
Undeveloped with no adjustments
being made
3
2
1
Notes are performed with little
expression
2
1
Minimal application of the elements
of diction
Lack of articulation and technical
skills
2
1
Rhythms performed correctly
Nearly all rhythms performed
correctly
Inconsistent rhythmic accuracy
Minimal rhythmic accuracy
Lack of rhythmic accuracy
5
4
3
2
1
Notes performed correctly
Nearly all notes performed correctly
Inconsistent note accuracy
Minimal note accuracy
Lack of note accucracy
5
4
3
2
1
Appropriate melodic and harmonic
balance within and across ensemble
Minor defects in melodic/harmonic
balance within and across ensemble
Ensemble balance is inconsistent
Frequent balance problems
Little evidence of appropriate
ensemble balance
5
4
3
2
1
Consistent blend within section/
ensemble
Minor defects within section/
ensemble blend
Inconsistent blend within section/
ensemble
Frequent blend problems within
section/ensemble
Little evidence of appropriate blend
within section/ensemble
3
2
1
0
0
Outstanding
Excellent
Average
Poor
Ineffective
RATING TABLE:
I 69-80 Pts
(Outstanding)
II 53-68 Pts
(Excellent)
III 37-52 Pts
(Average)
IV 21-36 Pts
(Poor)
V 8-20 Pts.
(Ineffective)
Signature of Adjudicator
*Please write constructive criticisms and helpful comments on the back.
Time: Date: Name of Ensemble:
School: STRING SMALL ENSEMBLE
I
Outstanding
TONE
SCORE
Bow Placement+
Bow Stroke+
Vibrato+
INTONATION
SCORE
15
14
13
Consistent focus/resonance in all
ranges/dynamics;
Vibrato enhances tone
15
14
13
Unisons+
Well centered, needed adjustments
Octaves+
are made quickly
Chords+
EXPRESSION
SCORE
15
14
13
Dynamics+
Sensitive, artistic, appropriate style,
Phrasing+
Style+ tempo, phrasing & dynamics
Appropriate Tempo
+
TECHNIQUE
SCORE
Articulation+
Bow Management
+
Technical Facility
+
RHYTHMIC ACCURACY
SCORE
Individual+
Ensemble+
NOTE ACCURACY
BALANCE
SCORE
SCORE
Section+
Ensemble+
BLEND
SCORE
Section+
Ensemble+
OTHER
SCORE
Appearance+
Stage Presence
+
Posture+
TOTAL POINTS
10
9
II
Excellent
12
11
10
Focus/resonance affected by range/
dynamics;
Vibrato usually present
12
11
7
9
11
8
9
7
8
7
Inconsistent use of expressive
elements
Frequent use of expressive elements
7
6
7
Problems evident with some
adjustments being made
10
Minor defects in articulation/
technique
8
9
Minor problems in certain ranges or
passages
12
IV
Poor
Focus/resonance are inconsistent;
Vibrato inconsistent
10
8
Consistent articulation/technique
III
Average
6
5
Inconsistent articulation/technique
5
4
3
6
V
Ineffective
5
4
3
Minimal focus/resonance;
Limited use of vibrato
6
5
4
Numerous problems evident with little
adjustment being made
6
5
4
Minimal expression much of the time
4
3
2
1
Lack of focus/resonance;
No vibrato
3
2
1
Undeveloped with no adjustments
being made
3
2
1
Notes are performed with little
expression
2
1
Minimal articulation/technique
Lack of articulation/technique
2
1
Rhythms performed correctly
Nearly all rhythms performed
correctly
Inconsistent rhythmic accuracy
Minimal rhythmic accuracy
Lack of rhythmic accuracy
5
4
3
2
1
Notes performed correctly
Nearly all notes performed correctly
Inconsistent note accuracy
Minimal note accuracy
Lack of note accuracy
5
4
3
2
1
Appropriate melodic and harmonic
balance
Minor defects in melodic/harmonic
balance
Ensemble balance is inconsistent
Frequent balance problems
Little evidence of appropriate
ensemble balance
5
4
3
2
1
Consistent blend within section/
ensemble
Minor defects within section/
ensemble
Inconsistent blend within section/
ensemble
Frequent blend problems within
section/ensemble
Little evidence of appropriate
section/ensemble
3
2
1
0
0
Outstanding
Excellent
Average
Poor
Ineffective
RATING TABLE:
I 69-80 Pts
(Outstanding)
II 53-68 Pts
(Excellent)
III 37-52 Pts
(Average)
IV 21-36 Pts
(Poor)
V 8-20 Pts.
(Ineffective)
Signature of Adjudicator
*Please write constructive criticisms and helpful comments on the back.
Time: Date: Name of Ensemble:
School: WIND SMALL ENSEMBLE
I
Outstanding
TONE
SCORE
Breathing+
Breathing Apparatus
+
INTONATION
SCORE
15
14
13
Focused, resonant in all ranges and
dynamic levels
15
14
13
Chords+
Well centered, needed adjustments
Octaves+
are made quickly
Unisons+
EXPRESSION
SCORE
15
14
13
Dynamics+
Musical, sensitive, artistic use of
Phrasing+
Style+ style, tempo, phrasing & dynamics
Appropriate Tempo
+
TECHNIQUE
SCORE
Articulation+
Technical Facility
+
RHYTHMIC ACCURACY
SCORE
Individual+
Ensemble+
NOTE ACCURACY
BALANCE
SCORE
SCORE
Section+
Ensemble+
BLEND
SCORE
Section+
Ensemble+
OTHER
SCORE
Appearance+
Stage Presence
+
Posture+
TOTAL POINTS
10
9
II
Excellent
12
11
10
7
9
Focus and resonance are affected by
range and dynamic levels
12
11
11
8
9
7
8
7
Inconsistent use of expressive
elements
Frequent use of expressive elements
7
6
7
Problems evident with some
adjustments being made
10
Strong articulation and technical
performance with minor defects
8
9
Minor problems in certain ranges &/
or dynamic levels or passages.
12
IV
Poor
Focus and resonance are
inconsistent
10
8
Accurate representation of
articulation and technical facility
III
Average
6
5
Inconsistent articulation and technical
skills
5
4
3
6
V
Ineffective
5
4
3
Seldom focused or resonant
6
5
4
Numerous problems evident with
minimal adjustments being made
6
5
4
Minimal expression much of the time
4
3
2
1
Not focused or resonant
3
2
1
Undeveloped with no adjustments
being made
3
2
1
Notes are performed with little
expression
2
1
Minimal uniform articulation and
technical facility
Lack of articulation and technical
skills
2
1
Rhythms performed correctly
Nearly all rhythms performed
correctly
Inconsistent rhythmic accuracy
Minimal rhythmic accuracy
Lack of rhythmic accuracy
5
4
3
2
1
Notes performed correctly
Nearly all notes performed correctly
Inconsistent note accuracy
Minimal note accuracy
Lack of note accuracy
5
4
3
2
1
Appropriate melodic and harmonic
balance
Minor defects in melodic/harmonic
balance
Ensemble balance is inconsistent
Frequent balance problems
Little evidence of appropriate
ensemble balance
5
4
3
2
1
Consistent blend within section/
ensemble
Minor defects within section/
ensemble blend
Inconsistent blend within section/
ensemble
Frequent blend problems within
section/ensemble
Little evidence of appropriate section/
ensemble blend
3
2
1
0
0
Outstanding
Excellent
Average
Poor
Ineffective
RATING TABLE:
I 69-80 Pts
(Outstanding)
II 53-68 Pts
(Excellent)
III 37-52 Pts
(Average)
IV 21-36 Pts
(Poor)
V 8-20 Pts.
(Ineffective)
Signature of Adjudicator
*Please write constructive criticisms and helpful comments on the back.
Time: Date: Name of Ensemble:
School: I
Outstanding
TECHNIQUE
Hand Position
Instrument(s) Setup
Appropriate Sticking
SCORE
RHYTHMIC
ACCURACY
Note/Rest Value
Steady Pulse
Appl. of Rudiments
Correct Notes (Mallets)
Intonation (Timpani)
+++ + + -
Playing Spot
Stick/Mallet Sel.
Instrument Selection
Tuning
Appearance
Poise
Posture
13
SCORE
12
12
13
12
Accurate and appropriate for music
selection and instrument
SCORE
12
11
Appropriate balance
+ -
SCORE
+ + + +-
STAGE PRESENCE
13
10
11
III
Average
10
9
Some minor defects in technical skills
Musical, sensitive, artistic, appropriate
dynamics, phrasing, style and tempo
+ ++ -
TONE
12
Rhythms performed correctly
SCORE
BALANCE
Appropriate Melodic/Harmonic/
Rhythmic Balance
13
14
+ + -
NOTE ACCURACY
II
Excellent
Accurate technical skills
SCORE
EXPRESSION
Dynamics
Phrasing
Style (Rolls)
Appropriate Tempo
14
+ + + -
9
RATING
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
11
10
9
Nearly all rhythms performed
correctly
11
10
9
Frequent use of expressive elements
11
10
9
Mostly accurate and appropriate for
music selection and instrument
10
9
8
Minor defects in balance
8
7
8
IV
Poor
7
6
5
Inconsistent technical skills
8
7
6
Inconsistent rhythmic accuracy
8
7
6
Inconsistent use of expressive
elements
8
7
6
6
5
Ensemble balance is inconsistent
6
5
4
3
Minimal technical skills
5
4
5
3
4
3
Notes are performed with minimal
expression
5
4
3
Minimal note accuracy
4
3
1
2
1
Lack of rhythmic accuracy
2
1
Lacks expression most of the time
2
1
Lack of note accuracy
2
Frequent balance problems
4
2
Lack of technical skills
Minimal rhythmic accuracy
Inconsistent accuracy and application
for music selection and instrument
7
V
Ineffective
3
1
Little evidence of appropriate
ensemble balance
2
1
Characteristic tone for instrument and
music selection
Satisfactory tone for instrument and
music selection
Inconsistent tone for instrument and
music selection
Lacks characteristic tone for
instrument and music selection
Development in all
areas neededw
4
3
2
1
0
Outstanding
Excellent
Average
Poor
Ineffective
SCORE
+++-
COMMENTS: TOTAL POINTS
RATING TABLE:
I 69-80 Pts
(Outstanding)
II 53-68 Pts
(Excellent)
III 36-52 Pts
(Average)
IV 18-35 Pts
(Poor)
V 6-17 Pts.
(Ineffective)
Signature of Adjudicator
*Please write constructive criticisms and helpful comments on the back.