Music Medals: Solo

Solo assessment criteria

Excellent

Accurate pitch and secure intonation Good control of dynamics and tone Tempo suitable and sustained Good sense of rhythm and phrasing, with clear articulation Fluent, with the character/mood of the piece well expressed
Pass
Mainly accurate pitch and generally secure intonation Dynamics given attention, with awareness of tonal control Tempo generally sustained Sense of rhythm and phrasing, with generally clear articulation Prompt recovery from slips, with the intention of the piece expressed
Working Towards
Some difficulties with pitch and uncertain intonation Dynamics requiring closer attention, with limited control of tone Tempo unsuitable and/or unsustained Uneven and/or inaccurate rhythm and lack of phrasing, with unclear articulation Slow recovery from slips, with the character/mood of the piece not yet expressed