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Music performance assessment rubric 
Music performance assessment rubric
Mu2FA1 Demonstrate technical accuracy, appropriate tone quality, articulation, intonation and expression for the works being performed with good posture and breath control.
Rubric Code: FX665B5
By mommawhite
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Subject: Music  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Novice

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Mastery

4 pts

Technical Accuracy

Secure pitches,
Novice

Most pitches are performed incorrectly and student is not able to track within musical score.
Developing

Many of the pitches are performed incorrectly, but student tracks well in musical score.
Proficient

Plays most of the pitches correctly with few errors and tracks well in musical score.
Mastery

Confidently plays all pitches correctly.
Tone Quality

Sound and tone quality • Embouchure (The manner in which the lips and tongue are applied to the mouthpiece.)
Novice

Quality of tone produced is uncharacteristic of that instrument.
Developing

Quality of tone produced is inconsistent and/or below grade level.
Proficient

Quality of tone produced is appropriate for grade level.
Mastery

Quality of tone produced is advanced for grade level.
Articulation

Slurs, Accents, Staccato, Legato
Novice

Most articulations are performed incorrectly.
Developing

Many of the articulations are performed incorrectly.
Proficient

Plays most of the articulations correctly with few errors.
Mastery

Confidently plays all articulations correctly.
Dynamics

Phrasing/Breathing,Dynamics/Contrasts
Novice

No dynamics. No use of articulation. Most phrases are performed incorrectly.
Developing

Some dynamics are observed. Some articulation is performed. Some phrases are complete and musically accurate.
Proficient

Most of the dynamics are followed, and most of the articulation signs are observed. Most phrases are performed correctly.
Mastery

Student performs the piece with appropriate dynamics, phrasings, and articulation.
Expression

Nuance (expressive refinement in performance),style and interpretation
Novice

The style and interpretation of the piece is not executed during performance.
Developing

Some parts of the piece are performed using both style and interpretation.
Proficient

Most of the piece is performed using correct style and interpretation.
Mastery

The performance of the piece is beautifully executed with both appropriate style and interpretation.
Posture

Posture • Hand Position
Novice

Student is missing all 4 components of proper posture: sits with 2 feet on the floor, on the front half of the chair, with a tall back, holding the instrument up to playing position.
Developing

Student is missing 2-3 components of proper posture: sits with 2 feet on the floor, on the front half of the chair, with a tall back, holding the instrument up to playing position.
Proficient

Student is missing 1 component of proper posture: sits with 2 feet on the floor, on the front half of the chair, with a tall back, holding the instrument up to playing position.
Mastery

Student displays proper posture: sits with 2 feet on the floor, on the front half of the chair, with a tall back, holding the instrument up to playing position.
Rhythm

Rhythm accuracy, Time Signature change
Novice

Most rhythms are performed incorrectly.
Developing

Many of the rhythms are performed incorrectly.
Proficient

Plays most of the rhythms correctly with few errors.
Mastery

Confidently plays all rhythms correctly.



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