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Music Composition Rubric 
Music Composition Rubric
Composers: You are working on a small symphony. You must have: At least 4 instruments 30 Measures Change in time signature at least once Ornaments/Dynamics/Articulations Use of sharps/flats Melody/Harmony Follows the BME RULE
Rubric Code: G2W5W73
By angelatoasis
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Subject: Music  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceeds Mastery

4 pts

Mastery

3 pts

Below Mastery

2 pts

Does not meet Mastery

1 pts

Minimum of 30 measures

Exceeds Mastery

Composition exceeds the minimum 30 measure requirements and is FABULOUS!
Mastery

Composition contains 30 measures.<BR>
Measures are complete and looks GOOD!
Below Mastery

Composition contains 1/2 of the required measures.
Most measures are complete.
Does not meet Mastery

Composition does not contain even 1/4 of the required measures. Measures are incomplete.
Key Signature

Flats, Sharps, Naturals
Exceeds Mastery

Key signature is not only established, but embellished,...<BR>
BRILLIANT!!!
Mastery

Key SIgnature is establishes and remains consistant throughout the composition! YEAH!
Below Mastery

Key Signature has been established, but is not held consistant throughout the composition. Tonal Center is not recognizable.
Does not meet Mastery

Key Signature has not been established from the beginning of the piece. No recognizable Key Signature has been established.
Accuracy: Meter, Notation

Use of notation, tempo, meter and Time Signature. Must have at least one time signature change
Exceeds Mastery

Composition is notated perfectly!
Everything is in it's right place, it's right direction!
Creativity has been shown within the meter as well! Time Signature has been changed more than once to allow movement within the piece.
Mastery

Composition has correct meter throughout, accidentals are placed appropriately, change of time signature at least one time to create change in mood. GOOD! :)
Below Mastery

Meter is correct within 50% of the composition. Piece has not, however, been checked thoroughly for use of accidentals and notation. No change in time signature
Details Details!!!<BR>
:0(
Does not meet Mastery

No use of change in meter, notation, time signature or accidentals.
Creative Interpretaion/Style

Your moment to shine.
Your moment to express.
Show movement within your piece. Just like a great movie, your music should express the same.
Exceeds Mastery

CREATIVE!!!!<BR>
Dynamics, phrasing, tempo marking, accents, notable movement changes. Noticeable BME RULE used..... You name it, It's HERE!!!!<BR>
:0)
Mastery

Several sightings of style shown here...<BR>
Dynamics are consistent, interpretation through phrasing or staccato, etc. are evident! Use of BME RULE. NICE!<BR>
:)
Below Mastery

Minimal additions to the composition....<BR>
Some dynamics and some notation, but very little effort to make this piece "listenable" No use of the BME RULE.
Does not meet Mastery

There are NO frills here...<BR>
No dynamics, technique (staccatos, accents, etc.), no phrasing, no tempo.... No use of the BME RULE.<BR>
Instruments

Use of 4 instruments.\
Exceeds Mastery

Utilized 4 or more instruments which compliments in tone, sound, harmony and melody. Each were used and written in the piece fully.
Mastery

Used the instructed 4 instruments in their piece.
Each instrument was used to counter others.
Below Mastery

Placed 4 or less instruments, and did not use the instructed 4 instruments. Had some harmony, however Instruments were only placed in the piece without usage.
Does not meet Mastery

Used only 1 or 2 instruments and did not use them in harmony to compliment.




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