Beginners:
Perform & Play: 16 measure of Mariachi song of choice. *Memorized* (You must provide sheet music.)
Perform & Sing: 30 to 45 second clip of Mariachi song of choice.
Intermediate/Junior Varsity:
Perform & Play: Excerpt of Assigned Mariachi Music & Class Warm-up of teacher’s choice. Junior Varsity must play two warm ups. *Must be memorized.*
Perform by singing 30 to 45 seconds from mariachi a song of choice. *Must be memorized.*
Advanced/Varsity:
Perform & Play: Excerpt of assigned mariachi music and class warmup of teacher’s choice. *Must be memorized.*
Perform by singing 30 to 45 seconds from mariachi song of choice. *must be memorized.*
Middle School Mariachi Audition Rubric
Student Name: _________________________ Instrument: _________________________ Audition Date: _________________________
Instructions for Judges: Please use the following scale to rate the student's performance in each category. Use the "Comments" section to provide specific feedback.
Scoring Scale:
- 5 - Excellent: The student demonstrates a high level of skill and musicality, with exceptional control and understanding.
- 4 - Good: The student performs well, with solid skills and musicality, but may have minor inconsistencies.
- 3 - Developing: The student shows a clear effort and a developing skill set, but needs significant work on fundamentals.
- 2 - Needs Improvement: The student struggles with the core requirements of the category.
- 1 - Not Demonstrated: The student did not attempt or was unable to perform the required skill.
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Intonation: Playing is consistently in tune. (Especially for violín and trompeta)
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Tone Quality: Produces a clear, resonant, and characteristic sound for the instrument.
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Style & Feel: Captures the appropriate mariachi style and rhythmic feel.
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Overall Score: ______________/40
General Comments: