Criteria Excellent (5) Proficient (4) Basic (3) Limited (2) Unsatisfactory (1)

Musicality Exceptional control and Proficient control and Adequate control of musical Limited control of musical Poor control of musical
expression of musical elements expression of musical elements but with occasional elements, impacting the elements, resulting in a lack
(dynamics, tempo, phrasing). elements. Musicians display a lapses. Musicians demonstrate overall interpretation. of clarity and coherence in
Musicians demonstrate a good understanding of the a basic understanding of the Musicians struggle to the performance. Musicians
profound understanding of the music, contributing music. convey the intended musical fail to convey the intended
music, enhancing the overall effectively to the expression. musical expression.
interpretation. interpretation.
Technique Exceptional technical Proficient technical ability on Adequate technical ability on Limited technical Poor technical ability on
proficiency on individual individual instruments. individual instruments, with proficiency on individual individual instruments,
instruments, demonstrating Musicians exhibit good some lapses in execution. instruments, impacting the leading to frequent errors and
mastery of both basic and command of fundamental Musicians demonstrate a basic overall precision and clarity a lack of precision.
advanced techniques. techniques. understanding of instrument of the performance.
techniques.
Ensemble Unity Impeccable ensemble cohesion, Good ensemble cohesion, Adequate ensemble cohesion, Limited ensemble cohesion, Poor ensemble cohesion,
with all members perfectly with minor discrepancies that but occasional lapses in with noticeable disruptions resulting in significant
synchronized and attuned to each do not significantly impact synchronization impact the in synchronization that disruptions and a lack of
other. The group exhibits a the overall performance. The overall unity of the group. affect the overall unity within the group.
strong sense of unity and group maintains a strong performance.
connection. sense of unity.

Expression and Musicians convey a high level of Musicians effectively express Musicians show some level of Emotional expression is Musicians lack emotional
Emotion emotional expression, emotions, enhancing the emotional expression but may limited, and musicians fail expression, making it difficult
connecting with the audience overall emotional impact of struggle to consistently to create a strong emotional for the audience to connect
and effectively conveying the the performance. connect with the audience. connection with the with the performance.
intended emotions of the music. audience.
Communication Clear and effective Good communication within Adequate communication Limited communication Poor communication within
communication within the group. the group. Musicians within the group, but within the group, leading to the group, resulting in
Musicians listen and respond to demonstrate an ability to occasional breakdowns noticeable disruptions and a frequent breakdowns and a
each other, creating a seamless listen and respond effectively, impact the overall coherence lack of musical dialogue. disjointed musical
musical dialogue. contributing to a coherent of the performance. performance.
musical dialogue.
Stage Presence Musicians exhibit a strong stage Musicians have a good stage Musicians have moments of Stage presence is Musicians lack stage
presence, engaging with the presence, capturing the engaging stage presence but inconsistent, and musicians presence, appearing unsure or
audience and maintaining a attention of the audience and may lack consistency or struggle to maintain a uncomfortable on stage.
confident and expressive maintaining confidence. confidence. strong and engaging
demeanor throughout the presence.
performance.
Integration of the Seamless integration of two Good integration, Partial integration, with Poor integration of the No integration of elements
elements and specified elements, enhancing contributing to the overall limited impact on the overall specified elements, and principles
principles of the overall composition. musical narrative. performance. detracting from the musical
contemporary arts experience.
Outstanding incorporation of the Thoughtful and intentional Limited use of the chosen
chosen principle, elevating the use of the chosen principle, principle, with inconsistent Little to no incorporation of
composition to contemporary adding depth to the musical application. the chosen principle,
artistry. work. lacking contemporary
relevance.