Rubrica - Classical Percussion (Snare, Timpani, Mallets) Audition Rubric

A traditional 4-level, 100-point classical percussion audition rubric covering snare, timpani and mallets, scoring stroke technique, reading accuracy, rhythm, tone and dynamics, and multi-instrument artistry.
4 - Exceeds Expectation 3 - Meets Expectation 2 - Approaching Expectation 1 - Below Expectation
Snare Etude, Timpani Excerpt & Mallet Solo
100%
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Grip, Stroke & Implement Technique
20%
20 Punti
Relaxed, efficient technique on all three instruments; stroke type, height and implement choice are always appropriate....
15 Punti
Solid technique across the instruments with minor tension or unevenness on one of them....
10 Punti
Grip and stroke vary in quality; technique on at least one instrument is underdeveloped....
0 Punti
Technique is not established; grip and stroke prevent controlled playing on any instrument....
Accuracy & Reading Across Instruments
20%
20 Punti
All notes, rudiments and pitches are correct at tempo; multi-percussion reading is flawless....
15 Punti
Accurate reading with isolated errors that do not disturb the line....
10 Punti
Recurring wrong notes and misread figures; reading slows below the marked tempo....
0 Punti
Reading breaks down; the written material cannot be performed as notated....
Rhythm, Pulse & Meter Changes
20%
20 Punti
Impeccable rhythm and internal pulse; meter changes, tempo modulations and rests are handled with total security....
15 Punti
Rhythms are accurate with slight rushing in demanding passages; meter changes are secure....
10 Punti
Subdivision is uneven and meter changes cause hesitation; pulse fluctuates....
0 Punti
Rhythm and pulse fail; the entrant cannot maintain tempo or negotiate meter changes....
Tone, Sticking Zones & Dynamic Range
20%
20 Punti
Optimal beating spots and implement choices produce a beautiful tone; dynamic range is wide and precisely graded....
15 Punti
Good tone and appropriate beating spots; dynamic contrast is clear but the extremes are cautious....
10 Punti
Beating spots wander and tone suffers; dynamics are compressed into a narrow band....
0 Punti
Tone is poor and uncontrolled, with no meaningful dynamic contrast....
Musicality, Style & Multi-Instrument Artistry
20%
20 Punti
Highly musical, stylistically authentic playing that shows orchestral awareness and real artistry on every instrument....
15 Punti
Musical, stylistically appropriate playing with clear phrasing on all three instruments....
10 Punti
Some musical shaping, but phrasing and stylistic awareness are inconsistent across instruments....
0 Punti
Playing is mechanical with no phrasing, style, or musical intent....