Melodic/Rhythmic Accuracy
Accuracy of pitches and rhythms
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☐ Printed pitches are performed accurately and masterfully
☐ Printed rhythms are performed accurately with precision including attacks & releases
☐ Exceptional flow showing care with tempo nuances
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☐ Printed pitches are performed accurately with evident artistry
☐ Printed rhythms are performed accurately including attacks and releases
☐ Tempo is steady and musical from beginning to end
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☐ Printed pitches are performed accurately
☐ Printed rhythms are performed with accuracy with few errors, attacks and releases are accurate
☐ Flow of tempo is consistent
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☐ Printed pitches are mostly performed accurately
☐ Printed rhythms are performed with emerging accuracy. Some inconsistencies in attacks and releases
☐ Consistency in flow of tempo is emerging
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Technique
Articulation, tone, pedaling, hand technique
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☐ Student interprets printed articulations (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) stylistically and exceptionally musically
☐ Tone is appropriately nuanced, musical.
☐ Pedaling or legato touch is performed with remarkable musicality
☐ Student demonstrates masterful technique in both hands equally
☐ Student demonstrates mastery of the instrument
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☐ Articulations (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) are performed musically, accurately, and with contrast
☐ Tone is consistent and even
☐ Pedaling or legato touch is performed musically
☐ Student demonstrates outstanding technique in both hands equally
☐ Student demonstrates outstanding facility with the instrument
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☐ Contrast in articulations (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) is apparent and consistent
☐ Tone is mostly consistent
☐ Pedaling or legato touch is performed with accuracy
☐ Student demonstrates solid technique in one or both hands
☐ Student demonstrates facility with the instrument
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☐ Interpretation of printed articulation (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) markings is developing
☐ Tone is developing consistency
☐ Pedaling or legato touch is developing
☐ Student demonstrates developing left & right hand technique, may be uneven
☐ Student demonstrates familiarity with the instrument
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Musicality
Phrasing, expressive elements, tempo, nuance, dynamics
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☐ Phrasing emphasizes the contour of the melodic line artistically throughout.
☐ Dynamics are performed with finesse and artistic contrast
☐ Expression is masterful, artistic, nuanced
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☐ Phrasing emphasizes the contour of the melodic line in context of whole piece
☐ Dynamics are performed musically
☐ Expression is consistent and effective
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☐ Phrasing shows the basic contour of the melodic line
☐ Dynamics are performed appropriately
☐ Expressive elements are apparent
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☐ Melodic phrasing is developing
☐ Dynamic contrast is emerging
☐ Expressive elements are developing
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Performance
Preparation, stage presence, expression, memorization, artistry, fluency, talent, potential
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☐ Musical selection is memorized and exceptionally well-prepared
☐ Mistakes are nonexistent or expertly handled with fluency and control, keeping the flow of the music
☐ Posture and poise are exceptional and enhance overall performance
☐ Demonstrates exceptional enthusiasm and potential
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☐ Musical selection is well-prepared, and consistent
☐ Mistakes are few and handled with control
☐ Posture and poise are excellent
☐ Demonstrates great enthusiasm and potential
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☐ Musical selection is well-prepared with few inconsistencies
☐ Mistakes are handled with some control with adequate recovery.
☐ Good posture and poise are evident
☐ Enthusiasm and potential is apparent
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☐ Musical selection needs additional preparation
☐ Mistakes impact the performance
☐ Posture and poise are developing and impact the performance.
☐ Demonstrates emerging enthusiasm and potential
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