| Preservation of Recognizability |
3 |
Maintains recognizable elements of Chopin’s Prelude and its character. (3) |
Mostly recognizable, with minor deviations. (2) |
Somewhat recognizable, but major elements are altered or lost. (1) |
Unrecognizable as Chopin’s Prelude. (0) |
| Effective Adaptation for Strings |
3 |
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of string instrument capabilities and idiomatic writing. (3) |
Adequately adapted for strings but includes minor issues. (2) |
Limited understanding of string instruments, with significant unplayable sections. (1) |
Not adapted for strings; a direct transcription of the piano score. (0) |
| Use of Sound Physics Knowledge |
2 |
Clearly explains how sound physics principles informed the arrangement. (2) |
Basic explanation with limited application of sound physics principles. (1) |
Explanation provided but unrelated to sound physics. (0.5) |
No explanation provided. (0) |
| Quality of Deliverables |
2 |
All deliverables are submitted, well-organized, and error-free. (2) |
Deliverables are submitted but contain minor errors. (1) |
One or more required deliverables are missing or poorly executed. (0.5) |
No deliverables submitted. (0) |
