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VMEA I VCDA Choral Assessment Adjudication Form School: North Stafford High School
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Choir: Chamber Choir
Director: Lindsey Bruno
Ensemble Size: Grade: 4
Source: VA
Selection #2 Title & Comp/ Arr: Hark I Hear the Harps Eternal, arr. Shaw and Parker
Grade: 4
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1-jU.f_ERIOR Tone Healthy tone, Focus, Breath management, Age appropriate
15 ( ,.-14)
13
Proper to~ction in all ranges and dynamic levels
II -EXCELLENT
12
10
11
Proper tone production in most ranges and dynamic levels
~ Intonation Note accuracy, Chords, Intervals, Unisons, Tonal awareness
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29
Selection #1 Title & Comp/Arr: Northern Lights, Ola Gjeilo
Diction Vowels, Consonants, Languages, Syllabic stress Musical Effect Phrasing, Dynamic\;, Style, Rhythmic precision, Tempo
15
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14
Pitches are correct I wen---' centered, adjustments are made quickly
12
11
10
Pitches are correct but not always centered
Ill- GOOD
IV-FAIR
7
8
9
Tone production is inconsistent across ranges and dynamic levels
8
9
7
Inconsistent note accuracy and intonation
6
5
V-POOR
4
Elements of proper tone production are seldom present
3
2
SCORE
1
Proper tone production is not evident
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14
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5
6
4
Numerous inaccuracies in notes and intonation
3
2
1
Undeveloped intonation and incorrect pitches
Intonation
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13
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Expressiv~the elements of diction with unified vowel placement
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15
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13
Outsta nd in}-1-art'lstic phrasing & dynamics Outstanding rhythmic precision, tempo, style
12
11
10
Consistent use of elements of diction; Minor problems in vowel placement
12
11
10
Consistent use of appropriate style, tempo, dynamics, phrasing, rhythmic precision
8
9
7
Inconsistent application of the elements of diction and vowel placement
7
8
9
Inconsistencies in rhythmic precision, tempo, and in use of expressive elements
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Tone
5
6
4
Minimal application of the elements of diction and unified vowel placement
4
5
6
Numerous rhythm I tempo I dynamic I phrasing I stylistic inaccuracies
2
3
1
Diction
Undeveloped diction and lack of unified vowels
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2
Musical Effect
3
1
Undeveloped rhythm and expressive elements
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10
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Appropriate mel~ harmonic I dynamic balance I blend within & acros~mble
Stage Presence Posture, Focus, Professionalism, Facial expression
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9
8
7
Minor problems in melodic I harmonic I dynamic balance & blend within I across ensemble
8
7
6
5
4
Inconsistent ensemble balance I blend
3
Frequent balance I blend problems
2
1
Ineffective balance I blend
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Excellent posture, stage presence, some of ensemble uses facial expression
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5
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Stage
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Presence
Outstanding posture, stage presence, majority of ensemble uses facial expression
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Balance/Blend Within/across: Vocal sections, Ensemble, Dynamic spectrum
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Inconsistent focus & professionalism, minimal use I absence of facial expression
Stage presence frequently distracted from the performance
RATINGS & SCORES I Superior 68-80 II Excellent 52-67 Ill Good 36-51 IV Fair 20-35 v Poor 6-19
Ineffective stage presence
FINAL RATING
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