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Open, focused, full resonant tone Consistent tone quality in all ranges Artistic use of vibrato (if applicable)

Characteristic tone most of the time Tone quality is affected by range and volume changes Vibrato developing nicely

Tone color and quailty is inconsistent Tone often fuzzy or pinched Inconsistent focus and tone quality in various ranges and volumes

Basic tonal concepts not present - Consistently then, unfocused, forced sound Changing volume and registers creates tone quailty problems

All ranges and registers in tune Excellent control and listening skills Pitch adjustments made instantly

Demonstrates minimal intonation difficulties Listening skills developing Pitch adjustments usually made quickly

Mostly accurate, but includes some uncorrected pitches Listening skill are inconsistent Pitch adjustments inconsistent

Significant intonation difficulties throughout selection

Excellent precision at all times Nearly all rhythms are performed accurately

Errors infrequent & corrected quickly Most note values & rhythms correct Some problems in technical passages

Inconsistent performance of note values and rhythmic patterns

Numerous inaccurate note values and rhythmic passages

INTERPRETATION / MUSICIANSHIP

Stylistically accurate, musical Expression is natural and highly effective Excellent use of dynamics Phrasing is musical and expressive

Some passages lack musical effect Style and tempo appropriate most of the time Very good use of dynmaics Most phrasing is natural and uniform

Style become rigid and mechanical Style and tempo are not accurate Dynamics are inconsistent Lacks musical phrasing

Mechanical and lacking musicality Style underdeveloped Style and tempos not maintained Little attention to dynamics & phrasing

Technical facility is excellent Articulations are accurate Flexibility and dexterity exhibited at all times

Weaknesses shown in technical sections Very good use of articulations Flexibility and dexterity are quite good

Technical facility lacks consistency, causing errors Articulations are inconsistent Complex passages lack clarity

Complex passages are not accurate Articulations correct only some of the time Flexibility and dexterity lacking