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Final Performance Task Rubric 
Jazz Performance Evaluation
Jazz Performance Evaluation
Rubric Code: C9CB49
By johnsonry
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Subject: Music  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Beginning

1 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Intonation

Pitch, self-correcting
Beginning

Needs a good amount of work. Intonation is all over the place. Work with a tuner.
Emerging

Some of the performance had decent intonation.
Proficient

Most of tune was in tune and very nice. Just listen a little more carefully.
Advanced

Perfect Pitch! Intonation is well-centered.
Style

Musical character and a sense of performance.
Phrasing, mood of music, intent of music.
Beginning

The style and interpretation of the tune is not executed during performance.
Emerging

Phrasing needs a little work. Observed some interpretation issues. Needs a little more work on interpretation of style, intent, and mood of music.
Proficient

Most of the tune is performed using accurate style and interpretation.
Style, intent, and mood of music was good and appropriate.
Advanced

All of the tune is performed using correct style and interpretation.
Style, intent, and mood of music was above average.
Head (Melody)
  Beginning

1 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Melody

Accuracy, Continuity Fluency,Timing
Beginning

The head was not where it needs to be as far as tempo and cleanliness. Timing was poor . Work with a metronome.
Emerging

Some spots in the head are not smooth. A little more work on tempo and timing will ensure a good performance.
Proficient

Played the melody well with little to no mistakes.
Advanced

Appropriate groove including continuity of performance; convincing tempo and feel including consistency of the chosen speeds and feels; clearly audible observance of performing directions; and accurate pitch.
Rhythm

Accuracy, tempo
Beginning

A clear lack of a steady tempo is demonstrated. Student is not able to maintain a steady beat with teacher direction.
Emerging

Most rhythms are unsteady. Student is able to perform with a steady beat half the time with teacher direction.
Proficient

Most rhythms are steady. Student is able to fix some rhythms without teacher intervention/direction.
Advanced

All rhythms are steady and correct.
Articulation

Accuracy with correct articulations
Beginning

There is no separation between notes; tonguing is not being used. Percussion sticking does not match the assigned pattern.
Emerging

There is some separation between notes; student is able to fix these errors with teacher direction.
Proficient

Most of the notes are clearly articulated, with a "dah" sound (rather than a "TUT" sound). Percussion has most sticking correct. Student is able to fix without teacher intervention.
Advanced

Tonguing and sticking are accurate for entire selection.
Improvisation/Solo
  Beginning

1 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Solo: Technique

Scales, licks, rhythmic ideas, use of melody.
Beginning

Basic understanding of correct scale usage (eighth note lines). Few licks and rhythmic ideas used during solo. Practice chord scales with metronome.
Emerging

Decent understanding of correct scale usage (eighth note lines). Most licks and rhythmic ideas used effectively during solo.More practice with chord changes will make a better solo.
Proficient

Demonstrates good understanding of scale usage (eighth note lines). Incorporates licks, rhythmic ideas, and use of melody tastefully in solo.
Advanced

Solo performance demonstrates high level of musicianship, and creative improvisation. All scales, licks, and uses of melody are used appropriately.
Solo: Knowledge of changes

Chord changes, ii V I
Beginning

Basic understanding of chord changes. Not able to identify a key center.
Emerging

Decent knowledge of chord changes. Basic understanding of how changes relate to the key of a piece. Able to identify correct scale usage.
Proficient

Good knowledge of the chord changes. Demonstrates understanding by playing in the correct key/using the correct scales. Listener can sometimes follow the form.
Advanced

Excellent knowledge of chord changes. Changes/scales are clearly heard throughout solo. Listener can easily follow along with the form of the piece.
Solo: Phrasing/Timing

Musical sense, timing.
Beginning

Solo did not make much musical sense. Timing was off and a lot of wrong notes were played.
Emerging

Solo phrases are almost complete and make some sense. Timing is good, but could still use some work.
Proficient

Solo phrases are complete and make complete sense. Good solo performance.
Advanced

Solo performance is fluid, and easy to follow. Phrases clearly outline the form.



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