WSSU DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS PIANO JURY FORM
(Must be typed)
(Five typed copies should be given to the applied teacher no later than the last lesson along with seven copies of Jury selection, before the
examination.)
Local Telephone:
Student's Name:
Local Address:
Degree program:
(Mark an “X”)
Music Bus
Proposed yr./sem.
of junior recital :
Current Classification
Jury for (Mark an “X”)
Music Ed
Fa
Sp
Chamber Ensemble this semester?
Year:
Proposed
Grad. Date:
Proposed Yr./Semester of
senior recital:
Name of applied teacher:
Average number of practice hours per week this semester:
I have studied during the semester the following technical studies/repertoire. An “M” before the composition indicates it was memorized.
A “U” indicates a new composition assigned yet unfinished.
(a)
Repertoire/Composer Studied
1.
2.
3.
4.
(b)
Seminars Performed (Repertoire/Date)
1.
2.
(c)
Jury Composition/Composer
1.
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Recommended classification for next semester Course # __________ Semester __________
Members of Jury:
Teacher grade
Jury grade
Final grade
CATEGORY
4 = Exceptional
3 = Target
2 = Developing
1 = Unacceptable
Tone Quality
and Pedal (if
applicable)
The tone projects well, is
controlled, and has a
pleasing articulation that is
appropriate for the style.
Pedaling is clear and
enhances performance.
The tone usually projects, is
usually controlled, and has
articulation that is generally
appropriate. Pedaling is
usually clear.
Tone projection is
inconsistent and is
sometimes uncontrolled.
Articulation is not always
appropriate. Pedaling is
sometimes blurry or choppy
and somewhat detracts
from the performance.
Tone is very uncontrolled,
and articulation is seldom
appropriate for the style.
Pedaling is usually blurry or
choppy and significantly
detracts from the overall
performance.
Accuracy
(pitches and
rhythm)
Virtually no errors in notes. An occasional note error. A
Beat is steady and rhythms few rhythmic errors, but they
are accurate.
do not detract from the
overall performance.
Frequent repeated note
errors. Tempo is somewhat
unsteady and rhythm errors
occasionally detract from
the overall performance.
Very few accurate notes.
Tempo is usually unsteady
and rhythm errors
significantly detract from
the overall performance.
Technique is usually
relaxed and efficient.
Fingers are fairly agile,
wrists and arms are usually
loose, and body is generally
well-coordinated.
Technique is somewhat
relaxed and efficient.
Fingers are sometimes
agile, wrists and arms are
sometimes tense, and body
is sometimes wellcoordinated.
Technique is stiff and
inefficient. Fingers are tight,
wrists and arms are tense,
and body is generally
uncoordinated.
Dynamic levels fluctuate
but can be discerned.
Attention to dynamic levels
is not obvious.
Technique
Technique is relaxed and
efficient. Fingers are agile,
wrists and arms are loose,
and body is wellcoordinated.
Dynamics
Dynamic levels are obvious, Dynamic levels are
generally accurate and
consistent, and display an
accurate interpretation of consistent.
the style of music being
sung.
Interpretation
and Style
Stage Presence
Performs with a creative
nuance and style in
response to the score.
Shows thorough knowledge
of appropriate performance
practice.
Generally performs with
nuance and style that is
indicated in the score.
Interpretation shows some
knowledge of appropriate
performance practice.
Sometimes performs with
nuance and style that is
indicated in the score.
Shows little knowledge of
appropriate performance
practice.
Rarely demonstrates
expression and style. Shows
no knowledge of appropriate
performance practice.
Student has good posture,
appears confident and
relaxed, and demonstrates
pleasant and professional
deportment.
Student has fairly good
posture, appears somewhat
confident and relaxed, and
demonstrates reasonable
deportment.
Student has fairly poor
posture, appears somewhat
tense and uncomfortable,
and demonstrates
reasonable deportment.
Student has poor posture,
appears tense and
uncomfortable, and
demonstrates
unprofessional deportment.
SCORE
Total Score ______
Added score / 6 categories = Total Average Score ______
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