PITCH ACCURACY accidentals ______ clarity _____	This performance does not demonstrate an expression of musical notation. 1 - 2	Wrong pitches detract from the performance. 3 - 4	Most pitches are correct, with only a few spots of inaccuracy. 5 – 6		Virtually all pitches are correct. 7 – 8 - 9	All pitches are correct. 10
RHYTHMIC ACCURACY subdivision _____ dotted notes _____ ties _____	There are significant rhythm problems. 1 - 2	There are several places in which the rhythms are unclear. 3 - 4	Most rhythms are correct, with only a few spots of inaccuracy. 5 – 6		Rhythms are accurate and clear. 7 - 8	Rhythms are precise.  Attacks and releases are executed exactly. 9 - 10
TEMPO / TIME relationships _____	Beat definition is not evident. 1 - 2	Beat definition has several problems. 3 - 4	Beat definition has few problems. 5 – 6		Beat is clear. 7 - 8	Beat is clear and the tempo is solid. 9 - 10
TONE breath support _____  embouchure _____ high range / dyn ____ low range / dyn _____ vibrato _____	Major problems hinder musical expression. 1 - 2	Tonal concept is underway, but needs further refinement. 3 - 4	Tone is clear, but lacks maturity. 5 – 6		Tone is characteristic of the instrument. 7 - 8	Tone is well developed. 9 - 10
INTONATION large intervals _____ particular pitch _____	Intonation creates a barrier to playing in an ensemble. 1 - 2	There are consistent instances of intonation problems. 3 - 4	There are occasional instances of intonation problems. 5 – 6		Intonation does not detract from the performance. 7 - 8	There are few intonation problems with this performance. 9 - 10
EXPRESSION style _____ interpretation _____ dynamics _____	The performance does not express musical ideas effectively. 1 - 2	Expression is inhibited, or too subtly conveyed to the listener. 3 - 4	Performance is expressive, but certain areas are still lacking. 5 – 6		Musical expression is evident throughout. 7 - 8	Performance clearly expresses musical intent of composer. 9 - 10
ARTICULATION as marked _____ technique _____ attacks / releases ____	The composer's intent was not communicated well. 1 - 2	There are many places where articulation is an issue. 3 - 4	Articulation is mostly well executed. 5 – 6		Articulation is well performed throughout. 7 - 8	Articulation enhances the performance. 9 - 10
FACILITY finger choices _____ hand position _____ posture _____	Ability to control the instrument needs significant work. 1 - 2	Several basic components need attention for better facility. 3 - 4	Good fundamental approach.  Performance lacks only fluency. 5 – 6		Student has appropriate control of the instrument. 7 - 8	Student has achieved fluent control of the instrument. 9 - 10
Solo Performance (80 points out of a total of 140)				SUBTOTAL: