National Federation of Music Clubs Junior
RATING SHEET FOR FEDERATION FESTIVAL JR 3-9
Entrant Name: Entrant ID # (if applicable):
Check one: ☐ Junior ☐ Adult Event: Class:
Required Composition: Required Composer:
Choice Composition: Choice Composer:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUDGES: Entrants do not compete against each other; each is rated on his/her own merits. Indicate strengths and weaknesses by placing + or – only in the table on the left and make supportive comments in the Judge’s Remarks area. All factors should be considered in determining the final rating. Do not adjust or make personal additions to the official ratings indicated by NFMC. Be certain that your comments support and reflect your final rating. Circle appropriate rating in ink at the bottom of the page.
Performance Elements Required Choice Judge’s Remarks (use reverse side if needed) I. MEMORY
II. ACCURACY
Correct Notes
Marks of Expression
Note Values
III. RHYTHM
Appropriate Tempo
Continuity
Control
Steadiness of Beat
IV. TECHNIQUE
Body Position
Fingering
Hand Position
Pedal
Breath Control
Diction
Tonguing
Use of Bow
V. MUSICIANSHIP
Articulation
Balance
Dynamics
Interpretation/Style
Intonation
Phrasing
Tone
Circle Appropriate Rating: Superior Excellent Satisfactory Fair Needs Improvement SU - complete, outstanding performance, attention to all details, rapid recovery from minor slips (do not detract from interpret) EX – promising, strong performance showing accomplishment, minor discrepancies in details, slips detract from presentation SA – shows accomplishment, addition work needed in one or more areas for convincing presentation F - some commendable aspects, severe deficiencies in fundamentals show lack of preparation, not ready for performance NI - obviously poorly prepared and appears unconcerned with performance
Judge’s Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date ____________________
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GENERAL COMMENTS:
JUDGE’S SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________________________
Aspects of Performance Developing Commendable Extraordinary
OVERALL EFFECT AND MUSICAL EXPRESSION • Individuality, Imagination, Sensitivity, Vitality • Convincing and Appropriate Stylistic Interpretation
STAGE PRESENCE / Poise and Secure Memorization
ATTENTION TO DETAILS IN SCORE
GENERAL TECHNIQUE / Posture / Position / Flexibility
TEMPO AND PULSE / Steadiness / Flexibility / Continuity
RHYTHMIC SECURITY AND ACCURACY
NOTE SECURITY AND ACCURACY
DYNAMICS
TONE QUALITY / Projection and Color
PHRASING
ARTICULATION
BALANCE AND VOICING
USE OF PEDAL
National Federation of Music Clubs Junior NFMC FEDERATION FESTIVAL RATINGS – DEFINITIONS JR 3-9a
SUPERIOR (approximately comparable to academic 91% - 100%) An outstanding performance which is consistently musical, stylistically correct, and accurate. Careful attention is given to dynamics, phrasing and musical expression. Memorization is secure with rapid recovery from minor slips. Errors do not detract from the participant’s interpretation. A complete performance. EXCELLENT (approximately comparable to academic 81% - 90%) A strong performance that is musically and stylistically correct. The performance shows accomplishment and very good potential, but there are some discrepancies in rhythm, dynamics, phrasing, and/or interpretation. Hesitation and/or memory slips slightly detract from the participant’s presentation. A promising performance. SATISFACTORY (approximately comparable to academic 71% - 80%) Shows accomplishment; however, there are numerous errors in the performance. Additional work in one or more areas needed in order to achieve a convincing presentation. FAIR (approximately comparable to academic 61% - 70%) Some commendable aspects in performance and preparation are present, but severe deficiencies in fundamentals (for example, rhythm, notes, memory, etc.) are also apparent. Not fully ready for performance. NEEDS IMPROVEMENT (approximately comparable to academic 60% or less) The participant is obviously poorly prepared and appears unconcerned with the performance. Please note: Percentages are presented in this document and the “Information for Judges” document (JR 3-5) for use as a guide ONLY. Rating sheets are never to reflect any assigned percentages or numerical tabulations of any kind. Only official NFMC ratings of “Superior, Excellent, Satisfactory, Fair, Needs Improvement” will be recognized as per NFMC Standing Rules. Photocopying permissible/download: www.nfmc-music.org August 2020
RibbonFestivalEvaluationRubricDr.AndrewFocks~OhioMTAPresident
GuideforTeachersandJudges
AspectsofPerformance Developing Commendable Extraordinary
Overall Effect and Musical Expression
(Individuality, Imagination, Sensitivity, Vitality,
Convincing and Appropriate Stylistic
Interpretation)
Conviction and decisions of character are coming but lacking in their clarity, or not highly sensitive, or not very stylistically appropriate
Excellent conviction. Concepts of style are clearly present, imaginative, sensitive, and already
showing signs of advanced sophistication
An artistic and sophisticated performance!
Clear attention paid to all topics, great conviction, appropriate
character, clear intent and convincing execution.
A performance to remember!
Stage Presence/Poise and Secure Memorization
Lacking full conviction, more than two hesitations or
stumbles, inconsistent execution
Excellent conviction, sturdy memorization,
perhaps only a very slight stumble or hesitation in which the student
immediately recovered
Absolute conviction, sturdy memorization, no errors,
hesitations, stumbles, or wobbles of any kind at any point
Attention to Details in ScoreMultiple errors in
multiple categories, showing much room for improvement
Almost every single indication is followed, with only a minor error
that does not detract from the overall quality of the performance
All details are followed, student has clearly internalized the details and
what they point to in terms of sound and execution, perfect consistency
and highly sophisticated
RibbonFestivalEvaluationRubricDr.AndrewFocks~OhioMTAPresident
GuideforTeachersandJudges
AspectsofPerformance Developing Commendable Extraordinary
General Technique Posture and Hand Position
Flexibility
Foundational technical concepts are not yet solid; errors in one or two categories of posture, positioning,
hand position, finger movement, arm incorporation, etc.
A solid foundation and understanding of piano technique is
very clear; very good habits successfully formed
Excellent technical foundation and execution of all passagework.
Clear understanding of relationship between motion and sound utilized throughout the performance, highly
impressive and admirable
Tempo and Pulse Steadiness Flexibility Continuity
Occasional stumbles or errors in consistency of pulse; tempo not
entirely appropriate for performance
Steady sense of pulse is maintained throughout entire performance, with
perhaps only a single slight deviation. Tempo is completely
appropriate and well maintained.
Advanced understanding of pulse for the style is showcased consistently throughout the entire performance.
Tempo is absolutely appropriate and well maintained.
Rhythmic Security and Accuracy
Occasional rhythmic inaccuracies, some hesitations
Almost entirely accurate, with a very minor error of an advanced concept for that level, which does not detract
from the passage in any way
Complete accuracy of rhythm, not a single hesitation of any kind
RibbonFestivalEvaluationRubricDr.AndrewFocks~OhioMTAPresident
GuideforTeachersandJudges
Note Security and Accuracy Multiple note errorsAlmost entirely accurate, with only
one or two minor errors No note errors of any kind
DynamicsLacking attention to dynamic indications
Most, if not all, dynamic markings followed, but perhaps with not as much contrast as required for the
performance space
All dynamics observed with great care and understanding of how to alter technique and how dynamics
influence character
Tone Quality Projection and Color
Some attention paid to tone quality, but with sound not properly
projected for the space; harmonic shadings and colorations not
consistent
Very good tone production, student is clearly listening to and reacting to their sound; consideration and intent with choices of color clearly evident
Excellent understanding of acoustics of the room and how to alter sound
production as needed; stylistic; student clearly listening intently to
sound throughout performance
Phrasing
Attention to phrasing not demonstrated. Multiple melodic
notes in a row have the same sound. Lacking shape.
A sense of phrasing is clear throughout the performance
Artistic phrasing with advanced understanding of matching decay,
sound production, pacing
RibbonFestivalEvaluationRubricDr.AndrewFocks~OhioMTAPresident
GuideforTeachersandJudges
ArticulationMultiple and consistent errors
throughout performance
Almost all articulations correctly and stylistically executed with only occasional small discrepancy
All articulations clearly present and well thought out; articulation has not deterred from phrasing; stylistically
appropriate throughout
Balance and VoicingHard to distinguish between the
various voices. No clear separation of layers of melody and harmony
Clear attention paid to balance and voicing throughout
Sophisticated layering of voices demonstrating great ability to bring
out different lines as desired. All decisions make logically, and
intentionally executed
Pedal Technique
Generally blurry pedaling, or random pedaling that does not
reflect harmonic relationships or style of piece
Stylistic pedaling demonstrating careful listening; all pedal
indications observed; attention to how pedal impacts acoustical
resonance of sound
Artistic and sophisticated pedaling; demonstration of relationship
between pedal and finger legato
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