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Instrumental Ensemble Performance Rubric 
Instrumental Ensemble Performance Rubric
Chamber Group Ensemble Assessment in preparation for Regional and State Ensemble Contest
Rubric Code: LX938C3
By Sharonmw
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Subject: Music  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE RUBRIC
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Superior

4 pts

NOTE ACCURACY

Correct pitches<BR>
Key signature(s)<BR>
Accidentals
Poor

Wrong notes distract from ensemble's performance
Fair

Most notes are correct and key signatures are observed with very few exceptions
Good

Notes are accurate throughout entire performance
Superior

Notes are accurate - accidentals and/or key changes are clearly and accurately played, giving listeners defined key center at all times
RHYTHM / TEMPO

Rhythmic accuracy<BR>
Appropriate tempo<BR>
Steady tempo
Poor

Tempo is inconsistent and/or rhythms are not accurately played
Fair

Inaccuracies with rhythm or fluctuation of tempo distracts from performance
Good

Rhythms and tempo are accurately performed
Superior

Rhythms between ensemble members are cohesive and tempo is steady or, if there are fluctuations in tempo it is due to intentional interpretation and all performers are together
INTONATION

Pitch<BR>
Tone - individual & ensemble
Poor

Individuals and/or ensemble out of tune with major distractions from overall performance
Fair

The majority of individual and group intonation is accurate but there are areas of improvement needed prior to public performance
Good

Very few individual or group intonation issues - certainly not distracting from overall performance
Superior

Individual and group intonation and tone-quality enhance ensemble performance
MUSICALITY / STYLE

Dynamics<BR>
Articulations<BR>
Phrasing<BR>
Blend / Balance
Poor

Music is performed with no regard to written or implied stylistic indications - performers seemingly unaware of "role" throughout piece
Fair

Music is performed with some written and/or implied stylistic indications - performers sometimes aware of "role" and adjust accordingly
Good

All ensemble members interpret written articulations in the same style and the style is appropriate for genre of music being performed - blend and balance usually appropriate
Superior

Ensemble performs unified and appropriate written and implied articulations and style elements throughout entire piece - blend and balance demonstrate understanding of each person's role
OVERALL PREPAREDNESS

Stage presence<BR>
Professionalism<BR>
Readiness for public performance
Poor

Individuals have not mastered their own parts well enough to facilitate group performance<BR>
Group is not ready for a public performance
Fair

Individual parts are prepared, but there is a lack of cohesiveness in ensemble interaction<BR>
Group is approaching necessary level for public performance
Good

Ensemble sound prevails over individual members with a unified group presentation<BR>
Group is prepared for public performance
Superior

Ensemble performs as a single unit in every aspect
COMPOSITION

Creativity
Correct Instrumentation
Arrangement of Song
Poor

Ensemble makes choices about the use of the elements of music and related concepts with limited effectiveness
Fair

Ensemble Makes choices about the use of the elements of music and related concepts with some effectivenesss
Good

Ensemble Mkaes choices about the use of the elements of music and related concepts with considerable effectiveness
Superior

Ensemble makes choices about the use of the elements of music and related concepts with a high degree of effectiveness



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  • band, instrumental, performance, ensemble, chamber

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