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Category 5 4 3 2 1 Tone Quality Tone is consistently focused, clear, and centered throughout the range of the instrument. Tone has a professional quality. Tone is focused, clear and centered through the normal range of the instrument. Extremes in range sometimes cause tone to be less controlled. Tone quality does not detract from the performance. Tone is sometimes focused, clear and centered but often it is uncontrolled in the normal playing range. Extremes in range are usually uncontrolled. Often the tone quality detracts from the performance. The tone is often not focused, clear or centered regardless of the range being played, significantly detracting from the performance. Intonation/Pitch Accuracy Virtually no errors. Pitch and not accuracy is very precise. The beat is secure (does not rush or slow) and the rhythms are accurate for the style of music being played. Some accurate pitches and intonation, but there are frequent and/or repeated errors. The beat is somewhat erratic. Some rhythms are accurate. Frequent or repeated duration errors and instances rushing detract from the performance. Very few accurate or secure pitches and many wrong notes. Rhythm Balance/Blend Performs with an awareness of ensemble, balanced sound, likeness of tone quality and consistently matched registers. An occasional isolated error, but most of the time pitch and note accuracy is correct and secure. The beat is secure and the rhythms are mostly accurate. There are a few duration errors and instances or rushing but these do not detract from the performance. Ensemble is aware of balance and blend. A few inconsistencies in tone quality and registers, but do not detract from performance. Tone is usually focused, clear and centered with minor inconsistencies in the normal playing range. Extremes in range present noticeable problems. Occasionally the tone detracts from the performance. Noticeable intonation errors or wrong notes begin to detract from the performance. The beat slows or speeds up slightly. There are a few duration and tempo errors that begin to detract from the performance. Infrequent balance/blend occurs. Discrepancies in tone quality and registers detract from the performance. Technique Proper attacks, releases and control are consistent. Facility on the instrument is plainly evident. Noticeable inconsistencies in the ensemble’s balance/blend. Discrepancies in tone quality and registers begin to detract from the performance. A few attacks, releases and control issues are evident, detracting somewhat from the overall performance. Awareness of balance/blend is not evident. There is very little awareness of tone quality and the matching of registers. These factors significantly detract from the performance. Attacks, releases and control issues consistently detract from the performance. Interpretation/Musicianship Performance with creative nuance, artistry, phrasing and expressive musical style in response to the score. Markings (staccato, legato, slur, accents, etc.) are executed accurately as directed by the score. Often performs with proper phrasing and style, but artistry is often lacking nuance or sufficient musical expression. Some markings are executed accurately as directed by the score, but errors begin to detract from the performance. Bow direction not always uniform. Sometimes attempts to perform with proper musical expression, phrasing and style but artistry is lacking. Rarely demonstrates expression and style---just plays the notes. Many markings are not executed accurately as directed by the score and noticeably detract from the performance. Bow direction somewhat erratic. Markings are typically not executed accurately. Bow direction erratic and significantly detracts from the performance. Bowing Technique Attacks, releases and control are usually consistent. Facility is usually adequate and does not detract from the performance. Typically performs with nuance, artistry, phrasing and expressive musical style. Markings are usually executed accurately as directed by the score. Bow direction is generally uniform/following score. Many attacks, releases and control issues are evident, detracting from the performance. Large Group Performance Rubric (WHS Music Department/So Wash Co High School Orchestras) The beat is erratic and rhythms seldom accurate, significantly detracting from the overall performance.