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Percussion Performance 
Percussion Performance (grades 6-12)
Overall checklist for Band Performance at a 6-8th grade level. This rubric may also be useful at the High School Level for younger players.
Rubric Code: LA8CA4
By holtshouse
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Public Rubric
Subject: Music  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Below Level

0-49%

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Level 1

50-69%

(N/A)

Level 2

70-79%

(N/A)

Level 3

80-89%

(N/A)

Level 4

90-100%

(N/A)

Hand Position

Notes/Percentage

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Below Level

Sticks/mallets are not held in the proper playing position. Right and/or left hand position is incorrect.
Level 1

Some effort is being made to hold the sticks/mallets correctly but performance is hindered because finger position is incorrect or<BR>
sticks are not held at the balance point.
Level 2

Hand and finger position are good but the grip is too tight or loose for good stick/mallet control. Rolls may be uneven
Level 3

Playing position is good but there are minor errors in hand or finger position.
Level 4

Playing position is correct and hand & finger position are correct to allow for good technical facility.
Playing motion

Notes/Percentage

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Below Level

Student is playing from the elbow or shoulder rather than the wrist.
Level 1

Sticks/mallets are too far off the playing surface or remain on the playing surface too long, resulting in a poor quality sound.
Level 2

There are some faults in the pattern or direction of the stick motion. (Starting out with an upward rather than a downward motion or poor control of where the stick strikes.)
Level 3

The playing motion is generally correct with only minor errors.
Level 4

The playing motion is correct, allowing for good control of the stick/mallet and good sound from the instrument.
Accurate Rhythm

Notes/Percentage

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Below Level

No evidence of steady pulse
Level 1

Pulse is unstable with major rhythmic errors.
Level 2

Pulse is fairly steady but there are frequent or repeated small rhythmic errors.
Level 3

Steady pulse with few rhythmic errors
Level 4

Steady pulse with accurate rhythms
Dynamics/Style

Notes/Percentage

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Below Level

Student Does not give attention to dynamics, tempo or style indications.
Level 1

Rarely uses dynamics and/or follows indications of tempo or style.
Level 2

Use of dynamics is narrow and/or playing is inconsistent in tempo or style.
Level 3

Student displays ability to play with correct dynamics, phrasing & tempo with only minor errors.
Level 4

Student consistently plays with appropriate dynamics, phrasing & tempo.
Sticking Patterns & Rolls

Notes/Percentage

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Below Level

No real attempt at correct sticking is being made. Rolls are not performed as rolls.
Level 1

Difficulty with sticking patterns. Some attempt is made at performing rolls
Level 2

Student usually follows the sticking marked but there are frequent or repeated small errors. Rolls are adequate.
Level 3

Almost all sticking patterns are correct with only an occasional small error. Buzz rolls are excellent but small errors mar double stroke rolls.
Level 4

All sticking patterns are performed correctly. Buzz and double stroke rolls are performed evenly and accurately.
Note Accuracy

Notes/Percentage

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Below Level

Accuracy of printed pitches is never/rarely demonstrated.
Level 1

Accuracy of printed pitches is sometimes demonstrated.
Level 2

Accuracy of the printed pitches is often demonstrated.
Level 3

Accuracy of the printed pitches is mostly demonstrated.
Level 4

Accuracy of printed pitches is always demonstrated.




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