NDHSAA OFFICIAL MUSIC ADJUDICATION FORM
STRINGED INSTRUMENT SOLO
Time of App. _____________ Event ________________
Name _______________________________________
RATING: Adjudicator, check one rating only!
_____STAR = Superior Performance
_____I = Excellent Performance
_____II = Good Performance
_____III = Fair Performance
School ______________________________________
Selection ____________________________________
Signature of Adjudicator
_______________________________________
NOTE: Star recipients in Solo and Ensemble categories are eligible for the
State Music Festival.
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TONE
INTONATION
RHYTHM
Open, focused, full resonant
tone
3
Characteristic tone most of the
time
Excellent control of bow
placement and speed
Bow control appropriate most
of the time
Excellent use of vibrato to
enhance tone in all positions
Vibrato not consistent
throughout all ranges and
volume levels
Demonstrates minimal
intonation difficulties
Excellent intonation in all
positions
Corrections made instantly
Pitch adjustments usual made
quickly
Excellent precision at all times
Some note value/rhythm errors
occur but do not detract
significantly
Nearly all note values and
rhythms are performed
accurately
INTERPRETATION,
MUSICIANSHIP
2
1
Basic concept of tone is
demonstrated, however
problems occur in high
positions
Basic concept of tone not present
Consistently thin, unfocused, forced
sound due to lack of bow control
Bow control inconsistent
Vibrato not apparent
Limited use of vibrato
Frequent intonation problems
Pitch problems not usually
corrected
Exhibits significant intonation
problems
Individual pitch problems are not
corrected
Inconsistent performance of
note values and rhythmic
patterns
Numerous inaccurate note values
and rhythmic passages which
significantly detract from the
performance
Mechanical and lacking musicality
Few inaccurate rhythms
Stylistically accurate, musical
and sensitive performance
Some passages lack musical
effect
Style becomes rigid and
mechanical at times
Expression is natural and
highly effective
Style and tempo appropriate
most of the time
Style and tempo are not
accurate
Excellent use of dynamics
Very good use of dynamics
Dynamics are inconsistent
Phrasing is musical and
expressive
Left hand technical facility is
excellent
Most phrasing is natural and
uniform
Occasional weaknesses shown
in some technical sections
Lacks musical phrasing
Technical passages lack
consistency and clarity
Articulation and bowing are
accurate
Articulation and bowing are
generally demonstrated
Articulation and bowing are
not consistently accurate
Bow flexibility and dexterity
exhibited at all times
Bow flexibility and dexterity
are good
Bow flexibility and dexterity
are developing
Outstanding literature for age
and training
Above average literature for
age and training
Average literature for age and
training
Below average or unacceptable
literature
Professional approach
Inconsistencies in attire and/or
formal approach
Inappropriate attire and/or
formal approach
Soloist does not demonstrate
appropriate approach to formal
performance setting
Style underdeveloped
TECHNIQUE
Style and tempos are not maintained
Little attention to dynamics &
phrasing
Technical passages are not accurate
Articulation and bowing are not
correct
Flexibility and dexterity problems
OTHER FACTORS
Appropriate attire
Score provided with numbered
measures for the adjudicator
Adjudicator score not properly
prepared for adjudicator