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Rhythm Jam Rubrc
Create a 4-5 person group performance piece in which each member composes their own 2 measure 4 beat rhythm comprised of quarter notes, quarter rests, or paired eighth notes. Group members must use the following instruments for performance: xylophone using the F pentatonic scale, rhythm sticks, and 1 drum. The group has the option to choose any other percussion instruments available besides the above instruments or the gong to complete the group performance.
Rubric Code: AX626B5
By annieaust
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Subject: Music  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  A EXCELLENT

4 pts

B VERY GOOD

3 pts

C GOOD

2 pts

D NEEDS WORK

1 pts

Steady Beat/Tempo

A EXCELLENT

A steady beat is maintained throughout piece.
Every member played rhythms that complimented the beat.
B VERY GOOD

A steady beat is maintained throughout the piece.
All members stayed with the beat most of the time.
C GOOD

A steady beat is maintained through some of the piece.
Most members stayed with the beat occasionally.
D NEEDS WORK

The steady beat was present occasionally.
Most members playing to individual beats - not together.
Rhythm

A EXCELLENT

Rhythms were very interesting and complimented each other well.
Quarter notes, rests, & paired 8th notes notated correctly.
Complex rhythmic layering successful.
B VERY GOOD

Rhythms usually complimented each other.
Quarter notes, rests, & paired 8th notes notated correctly most of the time.
Some complex rhythmic layers attempted.
C GOOD

Rhythms occasionally complimented each other.
Quarter notes, rests, & paired 8th notes notated correctly some times.
Rhythms lacked complexity, layering of rhythms not entirely successful.
D NEEDS WORK

Rhythms seemed independent of each other.
Quarter notes, rests, & paired 8th notes notated incorrectly most the time.
Rhythms were very simple or layering not attempted.
Instruments

A EXCELLENT

The group played the appropriate instruments as directed including the optional instrument with the correct technique.
Xylophone, rhythm sticks, 1 drum
Optional instrument(s):
B VERY GOOD

The group played the appropriate instruments as directed including the optional instrument but did not play correctly.
Xylophone, rhythm sticks, 1 drum
Optional instrument (s):
C GOOD

The group played 3 out of the 4 appropriate instruments as directed with correct technique.
Xylophone, rhythm sticks, 1 drum
Optional instrument(s):
D NEEDS WORK

The group played 2 out of the 4 appropriate instruments as directed with correct technique.
Xylophone, rhythm sticks, 1 drum
Optional instrument(s):
Form

A EXCELLENT

The piece consists of excellent form and structure. Beginning, Middle, and End. Each member knew their part, began playing at appropriate time, kept a steady beat and everyone ended together.
B VERY GOOD

The piece consists of good form and structure. Beginning, Middle, and End. Each member knew their part, began playing at appropriate time, kept a steady beat most the time, everyone ended together.
C GOOD

The piece consists of some form and structure.Beginning, Middle, and End. Members mostly knew their parts, began playing at correct time; tried to keep a steady beat; and ended together.
D NEEDS WORK

Absence of form and structure - no clear plan.
Group does not begin and/or end together. Members don't really know their parts. Cannot maintain a steady beat.



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