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