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Music Theory 
Music Theory
Chorale composition. Areas of study include: notation, intervals, chords and chord tones in concert Bb, labeled chord tone transitions (passing tones, suspensions, anticipations, neighboring tones), harmonic analysis (roman numerals). Assignment will include a mastery level exercise for basic knowledge of music composition by writing an 8 measure chorale composition and by composing a melody that fits with the chorale, which will be performed by the composer (yeah, that's you).
Rubric Code: AC5ACC
By jfinnegan
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Subject: Music  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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written melody

Hand written or Finale Notepad (computer generated).
A

All notes are written neatly with proper stem direction and stem placement. Each measure uses proper barline placement,
B

Most notes are written clearly using the proper barline placement.
C

Notes are written clearly, but barline placement is often incorrect.
NE

Notes are written in a sloppy and illegible manner. Barline placement is not correct. Needs to be resubmitted.
Melodic notes

A

The piece starts on root, 3rd, or 5th scale degree, and ends on a chord tone. Chord tones are present and used appropriately.
B

The notes and tones flow. The types of tunes enhance the song.
C

The song has a basic flow, yet notes and tones clash occasionally.
NE

Notes and tones vary and even clash. The song has no flow.
melody -Meter and Rhythm

meter choice - 4/4
A

All measures have the correct # of beats and a variety of rhythms are used. Including the use of Whole, Half, Quarter, eighth. and sixteenth notes and rests. (not all need to be present)
B

85% of measures have the correct # of beats and a variety of rhythms are used. Including the use of Whole, Half, Quarter, and eighth notes and rests. (not all need to be present)
C

75% of the measures have the correct # of beats. Rhythms are very basic and do not expand beyond simple rhythms.
NE

Under half of the measure have the correct # of beats. Composition needs to be edited and resubmitted.
Chords

A

All chords are constructed properly including the root in the bass part, and the root doubled somewhere within the chord. Between the chords, the skips are no larger than a 3rd.
B

85% of the chords are constructed properly including the root in the bass part, and the root doubled somewhere within the chord. Between the chords, the skips are no larger than a 3rd.
C

75% of the chords are constructed properly including the root in the bass part, and the root doubled somewhere within the chord. Between the chords, the skips are no larger than a 3rd.
NE

Many chords are voiced improperly. Chords contain incorrect pitches.
Roman Numeral and chord symbols

A

Composition contains accurate roman numeral documentation. Composition begins and ends with a tonic chord.
B

Composition contains 85% accurate roman numeral documentation. Composition begins and ends with a tonic chord.
C

Composition contains 75% accurate roman numeral documentation. Composition begins and ends with a tonic chord.
NE

Composition contains 74% or less accurate roman numeral documentation. Composition does not being and end on the tonic
Overal Performance

A

The composition was creative, clean/easy to read, and included all required elements.
B

The composition was somewhat creative and legible. Most of the required elements were included.
C

The composition was very basic and somewhat legible to read. At least half of the required elements were included.
NE

The composition was not complete, and very difficult to read. Under half of the required elements were included. Project will needs to be revised




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