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