drumset

drumset

Solo

Tempo The student;

5	is accurate and consistent with the printed tempo markings.
4	approaches the printed tempo markings yet the performed tempo does not detract significantly from the performance.
3	is different from the printed tempo resulting in inappropriate tempo for the selection, yet remains consistent.
2	is inconsistent (i.e., rushing, dragging, inaccurate tempo changes.)
1	is not accurate or consistent

Rhythmic Accuracy The student performs;

5	accurate rhythms throughout
4	nearly accurate rhythms, but lacks precise interpretation of some rhythm patterns.
3	many rhythmic patterns accurately, but some lack precision (approximation of rhythm patterns used.).
2	many rhthmic patterns incorrectly or inconsistently.
1	the majority of rhythmic patterns incorrectly.

Interpretation The student demonstrates;

5	The highest level of musicality including well shaped phrases and dynamics.
4	a high level of musicality , but has some phrases or dynamics that are not consistent with the overall level of expression.
3	a moderate level of musicality/expression within the performance.
2	only a limited amount of musicality/expression within the performance.
1	an absence of musical interpretation within the performance.

TECHNIQUE The student demonstrates;

0	2	an independence of bass drum and cymbal feet.
0	2	a clear difference between types of accents/kicks.
0	2	an independence of feet and hands.
0	2	an independence of left and right hands.
0	2	an appropriate control of sticks through the use of the proper grip and stroke.

SWING The student demonstrates;

0	2	appropriate rhythmic control for style required.
0	2	appropriate use of bass drum for style required.
0	2	appropriate cymbal technique for style required.
0	2	appropriate use of fills which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structures.
0	2	a flexible use of elements of expression (dynamics, accents, etc.)

FUNK The student demonstrates;

0	2	appropriate rhythmic control for style required.
0	2	appropriate use of bass drum for style required.
0	2	appropriate cymbal technique for style required.
0	2	appropriate use of fills which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structures.
0	2	a flexible use of elements of expression (dynamics, accents, etc.)

BOSSA NOVA The student demonstrates;

0	2	appropriate rhythmic control for style required.
0	2	appropriate use of bass drum for style required.
0	2	appropriate cymbal technique for style required.
0	2	appropriate use of fills which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structures.
0	2	a flexible use of elements of expression (dynamics, accents, etc.)

Sightreading

Interpretation

The student performs dynamics as marked.

The student includes well shaped phrase.

Rhythmic Accuracy

The student performs rhythms accurately throughout.