Ensemble Adjudication Forms

Building and Evaluating Effective Music Education in the School EnsemblePage 8

A Note on Student Achievement DataMost states and districts require a significant level of evaluation of data measuring student achievement in the evaluation of teachers. For music teachers, this may present three significant issues, referenced in the NAfME position statement reproduced starting on page 3.

• The data chosen may involve schoolwide measures not directly associated with music achievement. Evaluation of music teachers on the basis of progress of students in English/Language Arts or math, for example, is not a recommended practice. If this is required by the state or district, it will obviously repre-sent a factor, but NAfME strongly suggests that the outcomes represented in this Workbook be given far more weight in teacher evaluation than any such nonmusic, collective measures.

• The method chosen to evaluate music achievement on the part of students must be related to the three artistic processes of creating, performing, and responding, which are applicable to all music education. The exact balance of emphasis between these three processes in any given class, however, may vary, and the measures of student achievement should reflect this variance and evaluate the curriculum that is, in fact, taught. Note that establishing accord between teacher and supervisor on this point—at the begin-ning of the school period—is a useful way for Principals to ensure the alignment of the music program with the overall goals of the school. (Useful models can be found in Appendix 5.)

• Some methods that have become traditional in evaluating music educators, such as collective adjudica-tion of ensemble performance, should be used with due care if at all in the evaluation of teachers. While these festivals present useful “peak experiences” for students and valuable points of focus for the school year, they are designed for student motivation and program evaluation. Scores and comments by adjudi-cators need careful scrutiny and evaluation if they are to be of any use in judging the professional compe-tence of teachers.

Appendix 1: Adjudication SheetsIn this section, adjudication sheets are included for:

a. Concert Band or Orchestrab. Concert Choirc. Show Choird. Instrumental Jazz Ensemblee. Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

Please note that these forms, which have been derived from the best of the forms used around the United States for performance festivals, should be used with the following cautions:

1. They are effective only when used by individuals fully qualified to make judgments about the dimensions listed.

2. They are primarily intended for ensemble evaluation rather than for the evaluation of individual educators.

This form is intended for evaluating ensem

bles, not individual educators.National Music Adjudication Coalition

CONCERT BAND OR ORCHESTRA –Music Assessment Form

_________ ______________________ _____________________________________________________DATE ORDER OF APPEARANCE FESTIVAL/CONTEST LOCATION

ENSEMBLE NAME – SCHOOL – CITY – STATEDIVISION CLASSIFICATION ADJ STATUS ENSEMBLE SIZE

DIRECTOR

SELECTIONS - Title(s) and Composer(s)

SCORE AREAS OF REVIEW (+ Good/ - Needs Improvement/ blank = OK)

COMMENTS

SOUND QUALITY (30.0) Tone Quality (15.0) “ Natural (for this age group)“ Free (of tension) “ Vibrant (has energy)“ Blend “ Control

30.0

Pitch (15.0) “ Accuracy “ Intonation

TECHNICAL ACCURACY (30.0) 30.0 Technique (15.0)

“ Attacks “ Releases “ Accents “ Articulation/Bowing“ Missed Notes “ Challenge of Music

Rhythm (15.0) “ Accuracy “ Steady Pulse “ Tempi

MUSICALITY (35.0) Interpretation, Musicianship (15.0) “ Correct Style Application “ Appropriate Repertoire“ Balance “ Expressivity“ Artistry “ Nuances “ Sense of Ensemble“ Communicating with a Sense of Purpose

Dynamics (10.0) “ Use Of Full Range (ff-pp)“ Use of Subtle Dynamic Changes

35.0

Breath/Mallet/Bow Management (10.0)“ Phrasing “ Supports Tone “ Carefully Planned and Executed

STAGE DEPORTMENT (5.0) 5.0 “ Attitude “ Confidence

“ Appearance “ Posture

ADJUDICATION SCALE – By Rating: 1 = (Superior) 2 = (Excellent) 3 = (Good/Average) 4 = (Fair) 5 = (Needs Improvement)

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_______________________________ ________________________________ Adjudicator (print) Adjudicator (sign)

Score or Rating

By Score: 90–100 = (Superior) 80–89.9 = (Excellent) 70–79.9 = (Good/Average) 60–69.9 = (Fair) Less than 60 = (Needs Improvement)

This form is developed in partnership with the National Association for Music Education andNFHS: The National Federation of State High School Associations, and in cooperation with Festival Disney, and The Disney Honors

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.ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (continued from front) A. DIVISIONS – Band or Orchestra

CB Concert BandOR Full OrchestraSO String Orchestra

B. CLASSIFICATIONS 1. Concert Band, String OrchestraHigh school concert groups are classified based on the school enrollment at the beginning of the school year.

A High School enrollment up to 600 students (9 – 12)AA High School enrollment from 601 – 1200 (9 – 12)AAA High School enrollment from 1201 – 1600 (9 – 12)AAAA High School enrollment over 1601 (9 – 12)MS/JH All Middle and Junior High Schools regardless of size.

2. Full Orchestra

These groups are classified based on grade levels.HS All High Schools regardless of sizeMS/JH All Middle and Junior High Schools regardless of size

C. ADJUDICATION STATUS C Competition Ensembles - receive ratings and ranking within their classificationRO Ratings Only Ensembles - receive only rating and comments, no rankingCO Comments Only - adjudicator comments only, no ratings or ranking

National Standards forMusic Education

1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.2. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.3. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.4. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.5. Reading and notating music.6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.7. Evaluating music and music performances.8. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.9. Understanding music in relation to history and culture.

National Music Adjudication Coalition CONCERT BAND OR ORCHESTRA

Music Assessment Form


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National Music Adjudication Coalition CONCERT CHOIR – Music Assessment Form

DATE ORDER OF APPEARANCE FESTIVAL/CONTEST LOCATION


DIRECTOR



COMMENTS


30.0


TECHNICAL ACCURACY (30.0) Technique (10.0)“ Attacks “ Releases “ Accents “ Challenge of MusicRhythm (10.0) “ Accuracy “ Steady Pulse “ Tempi

30.0

Diction (10.0) “ Pronunciation “ Enunciation“ Unified Vowel Formation“ Concise Consonants

MUSICALITY (35.0) Interpretation, Musicianship (15.0) “ Correct Style Application “ Appropriate Repertoire“ Balance “ Expressivity“ Artistry “ Nuances “ Sense of Ensemble“ Communicating with a Sense of PurposeDynamics (10.0) “ Use Of Full Range (ff-pp)“ Use of Subtle Dynamic Changes

35.0

Breath Management (10.0) “ Phrasing “ Supports Tone “ Carefully Planned and Executed


“ Appearance “ Posture “ Facial Expressions


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Score or Rating

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (continued from front) A. DIVISIONS -- ChoirsMC Mixed ChoirTC Treble ChoirME Men’s ChoirMA Madrigal or Chamber ChoirGC Gospel Choir

B. CLASSIFICATIONS 1. Concert Mixed Choir High school concert groups are classified based on the school enrollment at the beginning of the school year.

A High School enrollment up to 600 students (9 – 12)AA High School enrollment from 601 – 1200 (9 – 12)AAA High School enrollment from 1201 – 1600 (9 – 12)AAAA High School enrollment over 1601 (9 – 12)MS/JH All Middle and Junior High Schools regardless of size.

2. Treble, Men’s, Madrigal, Chamber, and Gospel Choirs

These groups are classified based on grade levels.HS All High Schools regardless of sizeMS/JH All Middle and Junior High Schools regardless of size




National Music Adjudication Coalition CONCERT CHOIR – Music Assessment Form


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National Music Adjudication Coalition SHOW CHOIR – Music Assessment Form


ENSEMBLE NAME – SCHOOL – CITY – STATE

DIRECTOR DIVISION CLASSIFICATION ADJ STATUS ENSEMBLE SIZE


SCORE AREAS OF REVIEW (+ Good/ - Needs Improvement/ Blank = OK)

COMMENTS

VOCAL PRODUCTION (45.0) Sound Quality (15.0) “ Tone Quality “ Female Sound “ Projection “ Male Sound “ PitchVocal Technique (15.0) “ Balance “ Blend“ Diction “ Clarity of Lyrics “ Rhythmic Precision “ Tempi

45.0

Musicality (15.0) “ Interpretation “ Timbre“ Musicianship “ Dynamics“ Phrasing “ Difficulty of Music “ Repertoire “ Soloists

VISUAL PRODUCTION (30.0) Visual Presentation (15.0)“ Choreography/Staging“ Difficulty of Movement/Risks“ Variety of Visual Style “ Strength and Vitality of Movement“ Showmanship “ Facials

30.0

Visual Technique (15.0) “ Spacing has Clarity “ Execution/Accuracy “ Rhythmic Precision of Movement“ Body Carriage/Posture “ Visuals Compliment the Vocal Presentation TOTAL SHOW (20.0)

20.0 “ Programming “ Posture“ Transitions “ Special Equipment“ Pace “ Special Effects“ Stage Presence “ Costuming“ Performers Understand Music and Text

ACCOMPANIMENT (3.0 - 5.0) 3-5.0 “ Compliments Vocal Performance

“ Displays Vitality, Intonation, and Control“ All Live Accompaniment = Up to 5.0 “ Some Live/ Some Tape = 1-Pt Off/4.0Max“ All Tape = 2-Pts Off/3.0 Max

______________________________ ________________________________ Adjudicator (print) Adjudicator (sign)

Score or Rating

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ADJUDICATION SCALE – By Rating: 1 = (Superior) 2 = (Excellent) 3 = (Good/Average) 4 = (Fair) 5 = (Needs Improvement)By Score: 90–100 = (Superior) 80–89.9 = (Excellent) 70–79.9 = (Good/Average) 60–69.9 = (Fair) Less than 60 = (Needs Improvement)

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bles, not individual educators.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (continued from front) A. DIVISIONSC Show Choir

B. CLASSIFICATIONS Show Choirs are classified based on grade levels.HS All High Schools regardless of sizeMS/JH All Middle and Junior High Schools regardless of size




National Music Adjudication Coalition SHOW CHOIR – Music Assessment Form

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National Music Adjudication Coalition INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE – Music Assessment Form

_________ ______________________ _______________________________________________________________________DATE ORDER OF APPEARANCE FESTIVAL/CONTEST LOCATION


DIRECTOR



COMMENTS


30.0


TECHNICAL ACCURACY (30.0) 30.0 Technique (15.0)

“ Attacks “ Releases “ Accents “ Articulation“ Missed Notes “ Challenge of Music

Rhythm (15.0) “ Accuracy “ Steady Pulse “ TempiMUSICALITY (35.0)

Interpretation, Musicianship (20.0) “ Appropriate Style “ Artistry “ Repertoire “ Nuances “ Balance “ Expressivity“ Sense of Ensemble“ Communicating with a Sense of PurposeImprovisation (5.0) “ Appropriate Solos “ Within Style “ Creativity “ ChangesDynamics (5.0) “ Use Of Full Range (ff-pp)“ Use of Subtle Dynamic Changes

35.0

Breath/Mallet/String Management (5.0)“ Phrasing “ Supports Tone “ Carefully Planned and Executed


“ Appearance “ Posture


(Cont. on back)

_________________________________ ______________________________ Adjudicator (print) Adjudicator (sign)

Score or Rating





ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (continued from front) A. DIVISION JE Jazz Ensemble

B. CLASSIFICATIONS High school concert groups are classified based on the school

enrollment at the beginning of the school year.

A - High School enrollment up to 600 students (9 – 12)AA - High School enrollment from 601 – 1200 (9 – 12)AAA - High School enrollment from 1201 – 1600 (9 – 12)AAAA - High School enrollment over 1601 (9 – 12)MS/JH - All Middle and Junior High Schools regardless of size.

C. ADJUDICATION STATUS C - Competition Ensembles - receive ratings and ranking within their classificationRO - Ratings Only Ensembles - receive only rating and comments, no rankingCO - Comments Only - adjudicator comments only, no ratings or ranking



National Music Adjudication Coalition INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE

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National Music Adjudication Coalition VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE – Music Assessment Form



DIRECTOR


SCORE AREAS OF REVIEW (+ Good/ - Needs Improvement/ Blank = OK)

COMMENTS


30.0


TECHNICAL ACCURACY (30.0) Technique (10.0)“ Attacks “ Releases “ Accents “ Challenge of MusicRhythm (10.0) “ Accuracy “ Steady Pulse “ Tempi

30.0

Diction (10.0) “ Pronunciation “ Enunciation“ Concise Consonants “ Clarity “ Unified Vowel Formation

MUSICALITY (35.0) Interpretation, Musicianship (20.0) “ Appropriate Style “ Artistry “ Repertoire “ Nuances “ Balance “ Expressivity“ Sense of Ensemble “ Accompaniment“ Communicating with a Sense of PurposeImprovisation (5.0) “ Appropriate Solos “ Within Style “ Creativity “ ChangesDynamics (5.0) “ Use Of Full Range (ff-pp)“ Use of Subtle Dynamic Changes

35.0

Breath Management (5.0) “ Phrasing “ Supports Tone “ Carefully Planned and Executed


“ Appearance “ Posture “ Facial Expressions


________________________________ ________________________________ Adjudicator (print) Adjudicator (sign)

Score or Rating

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (continued from front) A. DIVISIONVJ Vocal Jazz Ensemble

B. CLASSIFICATIONS Vocal Jazz Ensembles are classified based on grade levels.HS All High Schools regardless of sizeMS/JH All Middle and Junior High Schools regardless of size




National Music Adjudication CoalitionVOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLEMusic Assessment Form


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