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Sacred Music Performance 
This sacred music performance rubric evaluates five criteria: Technical Accuracy, Expression and Dynamics, Timing and Rhythm, Tone Quality, and Phrasing and Articulation. It ranks performance from "Unacceptable" (1) to "Outstanding" (5), providing a systematic framework for assessing technical skills, expressiveness, rhythmic accuracy, tonal clarity, and articulative effectiveness in sacred contexts.
Rubric Code: M2485XB
By MajorTom
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Public Rubric
Subject: Music  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Graduate

Powered by iRubric Sacred Music Performance
  Outstanding

1 pts

Excellent

2 pts

Competent

3 pts

Needs Improvement

4 pts

Unacceptable

(N/A)

Technical Accuracy

Outstanding

Flawless technical execution; perfect notes, rhythms, and articulations throughout the performance.
Excellent

Minor inaccuracies are rare and do not detract from the overall performance.
Competent

Occasional inaccuracies that sometimes distract from the music.
Needs Improvement

Frequent mistakes that disrupt the flow of the music.
Unacceptable

Constant technical errors that prevent musical coherence.
Expression and Dynamics

Outstanding

Consistently expressive, with dynamics perfectly tailored to enhance the sacred context of the music.
Excellent

Expressive and dynamic with only slight deviations from the ideal sacred interpretation.
Competent

Generally follows dynamic markings but with limited expressiveness.
Needs Improvement

Infrequent or inappropriate use of dynamics and expression.
Unacceptable

Lacks dynamic contrast and expressiveness entirely.
Timing and Rhythm

Outstanding

Perfect timing and rhythm that align with the sacred style, enhancing the spiritual message of the piece.
Excellent

Strong sense of rhythm and timing, with only minor deviations that are quickly corrected.
Competent

Generally stable rhythm and timing, but occasionally unsynchronized.
Needs Improvement

Struggles with timing and rhythm, often causing disruptions in the performance.
Unacceptable

Persistent issues with timing and rhythm that undermine the performance.
Tone Quality

Outstanding

Tone is consistently rich, clear, and appropriate for the sacred music genre.
Excellent

Mostly rich and clear tone, with very few sections not fitting the sacred style.
Competent

Acceptable tone, but lacks consistency and occasionally diverges from a sacred sound.
Needs Improvement

Frequently off-tone, detracting significantly from the sacred atmosphere.
Unacceptable

Poor tone throughout, inappropriate for sacred music.
Phrasing and Articulation

Outstanding

Phrasing and articulation are perfectly crafted to convey the spiritual message, with seamless transitions.
Excellent

Effective phrasing and articulation that accurately convey the music's spiritual intent.
Competent

Phrasing and articulation are adequate but lack finesse or are occasionally disjointed.
Needs Improvement

Phrasing and articulation are often unclear or incorrectly applied.
Unacceptable

Fails to phrase or articulate in a manner that reflects the sacred nature.




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