| Preservation of Recognizability |
3 |
Maintains recognizable elements of the original song and its character. (3) |
Mostly recognizable, with minor deviations. (2) |
Somewhat recognizable, but major elements are altered or lost. (1) |
Unrecognizable as the original song. (0) |
| Effective Adaptation for Brass Choir |
3 |
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of brass instrument capabilities and idiomatic writing for at least 10 parts. (3) |
Adequately adapted for brass choir but includes minor issues. (2) |
Limited understanding of brass instruments, with significant unplayable sections. (1) |
Not adapted for brass; a direct transcription of the original song. (0) |
| Copyright Research and Documentation |
3 |
The accompanying PDF is comprehensive, addressing publisher details, licensing process, PRO registration, and legal issues. (3) |
The PDF addresses most required elements but lacks some detail or clarity. (2) |
The PDF includes limited or vague information, missing significant required elements. (1) |
The PDF is missing or fails to address copyright issues. (0) |
| Quality of Deliverables |
1 |
All deliverables (PDF of arrangement, MP3, and explanatory PDF) are submitted, well-organized, and error-free. (1) |
Deliverables are submitted but contain minor errors. (0.5) |
One or more required deliverables are missing or poorly executed. (0) |
No deliverables submitted. (0) |
