IMEA AUDITION: FAST ETUDE or SNARE DRUM. 4 Pts 3 Pts 2 Pts 1Pt or less. registers and dynamics with. appropriate) very rudimentary

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1 IMEA AUDITION: FAST ETUDE or SNARE DRUM registers and dynamics with his/her ability to control tone quality occasional lack of control and focus of in varying ranges and dynamic levels, sound; Use of vibrato (if existent or many times creating thin, unfocused, appropriate) very rudimentary Consistently thin, unfocused, and forced: Tone production not throughout register and dynamics. tendencies, able. pitches that recover quickly; Evidence of listening skills present but needs Tuning problems consistently occur; Undeveloped listening skills; Few attempts ; Little awareness of tuning tendencies. tendencies or sensitivity to uniform intonation; Inability to make corrections and fluent coordination of mechanical elements; understanding of correct s; Mechanics of and pitch production are labored and inefficient; Dexterity and facility, are lacking; performed together. dexterity and flexibility are pushed beyond ability to meet technical demands of the music; Attacks and releases are not performed together appropriate tempi, precise subdivision during long duration of notes, ties and rests Numerous rhythmic inaccuracies and generally unstable throughout performance; inappropriate choice of tempi. Steady pulse non existent. interpretation; attention to musical detail Performance lacks stylistic elements, Phrases lack shape and direction, Ineffective dynamic contrasts : Rigid, mechanical and/or non musical performance displaying lack of musical sensitivity, Musical details are mostly ignored. inadequate; L ittle or no evidence of attempts for dynamic contrast ; Musical understanding inadequate

2 IMEA AUDITION: SLOW ETUDE or MALLETS registers and dynamics with occasional his/her ability to control tone quality lack of control and focus of sound; Use in varying ranges and dynamic levels, of vibrato (if existent or appropriate) many times creating thin, unfocused, very rudimentary Consistently thin, unfocused, and forced: Tone production not throughout register and dynamics. tendencies, able. pitches that recover quickly; Evidence of listening skills present but needs Tuning problems consistently occur; Undeveloped listening skills; Few attempts ; Little awareness of tuning tendencies. tendencies or sensitivity to uniform intonation; Inability to make corrections and fluent coordination of mechanical elements; understanding of correct s; Mechanics of and pitch production are labored and inefficient; Dexterity and facility, are lacking; performed together. dexterity and flexibility are pushed beyond ability to meet technical demands of the music; performed together appropriate tempi, precise subdivision during long duration of notes, ties and rests Numerous rhythmic inaccuracies and generally unstable throughout performance; inappropriate choice of tempi. Steady pulse non existent. interpretation; attention to musical detail Performance lacks stylistic elements, Phrases lack shape and direction, Ineffective dynamic contrasts : Rigid, mechanical and/or non musical performance displaying lack of musical sensitivity, Musical details are mostly ignored. inadequate; L ittle or no evidence of attempts for dynamic contrast ; Musical understanding inadequate

3 IMEA AUDITION: TIMPANI or ACCESSORIES (Percussion Only) registers and dynamics with occasional his/her ability to control tone quality lack of control and focus of sound; Use in varying ranges and dynamic levels, of vibrato (if existent or appropriate) many times creating thin, unfocused, very rudimentary Consistently thin, unfocused, and forced: Tone production not throughout register and dynamics. tendencies, able. pitches that recover quickly; Evidence of listening skills present but needs Tuning problems consistently occur; Undeveloped listening skills; Few attempts ; Little awareness of tuning tendencies. tendencies or sensitivity to uniform intonation; Inability to make corrections and fluent coordination of mechanical elements; understanding of correct s; Mechanics of and pitch production are labored and inefficient; Dexterity and facility, are lacking; performed together. dexterity and flexibility are pushed beyond ability to meet technical demands of the music; performed together appropriate tempi, precise subdivision during long duration of notes, ties and rests Numerous rhythmic inaccuracies and generally unstable throughout performance; inappropriate choice of tempi. Steady pulse non existent. interpretation; attention to musical detail Performance lacks stylistic elements, Phrases lack shape and direction, Ineffective dynamic contrasts : Rigid, mechanical and/or non musical performance displaying lack of musical sensitivity, Musical details are mostly ignored. inadequate; L ittle or no evidence of attempts for dynamic contrast ; Musical understanding inadequate

4 IMEA SCALES (WINDS ONLY) 2 Pts 1.5 Pts 1 Pt 0.5 Pt 0 pts Comments Total: /24

5 Total for IMEA Audition Project Etude 1 Total Etude 2 Total Etude 3 Total (Percussion only) Scales Total (Winds only) TOTAL / 64 (Winds) or 60 (Percussion)

THE BASIS OF JAZZ ASSESSMENT

THE BASIS OF JAZZ ASSESSMENT The tables on pp. 42 5 contain minimalist criteria statements, giving clear guidance as to what the examiner is looking for in the various sections of the exam. Every performance