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Composition Rubric
Music Theory (Notation/Orthography)
Practical elements and applications of the guiding principles behind the composition of music in the Euro-American tradition. Areas of study include: notation, intervals, diatonic chords, functional harmony, form, stylistic elements, harmonic analysis. Assignments will include mastery level exercises for basic knowledge, writing compositions of various lengths and styles, analysis of provided music, ongoing ear training using computer program and in-class exercises
Rubric Code:
JX3CAB9
By
MFanning
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Subject:
Music
Type:
Assignment
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Music Theory Assignments
Does not meet standard
1 pts
Meets standard
3 pts
Exceeds standard
4 pts
Far exceeds standard
5 pts
Music Notation
Does not meet standard
Notes are written in a sloppy and illegible manner. Barline placement is not correct. Needs to be resubmitted.
Meets standard
Notes are written clearly, but barline placement is often incorrect.
Exceeds standard
Most notes are written clearly using the proper barline placement.
Far exceeds standard
All notes are written neatly using proper barline placement.
Rhythm
Does not meet standard
Under half of the measure have the correct # of beats. Composition needs to be edited and resubmitted.
Meets standard
70% of the measures have the correct # of beats. Rhythms are very basic and do not expand beyond quarter ntoes.
Exceeds standard
85% of measures have the correct # of beats and a variety of rhythms are used. Including the use of Whole, Half, Quarter, and eighth notes.
Far exceeds standard
All measures have the correct # of beats and a variety of rhythms are used. Including the use of Whole, Half, Quarter, eighth. and sixteenth notes.
Harmony
Does not meet standard
Many chords are voiced improperly. Chords do not proceed logically, and voice-leading is awkward. Chords contain incorrect pitches.
Meets standard
70% of chords are constructed properly with regard to con- tent, voicing, and inversion. Progres-sions are logical or defensible within the framework of the line of fourths. there is a general consistency of harmonic language.
Exceeds standard
85% of chords are constructed properly with regard to con- tent, voicing, and inversion. Progres-sions are logical or defensible within the framework of the line of fourths. There is a consistency of harm-onic language.
Far exceeds standard
All chords are constructed properly with regard to con- tent, voicing, and inversion. Progres-sions are logical or defensible within the framework of the line of fourths. there is a consistency of harm-onic language.
Overal Performance
Does not meet standard
The composition was not complete, and very difficult to read. Under half of the required elements were included. Project will needs to be revised
Meets standard
The composition was very basic and somewhat legible to read. At least half of the required elements were included.
Exceeds standard
The composition was somewhat creative and legible. Most of the required elements were included.
Far exceeds standard
The composition was creative, clean/easy to read, and included all required elements.
Expression and Articulation
Does not meet standard
Composition contains little to no expressive markings and/or articulation
Meets standard
Composition contains some expressive markings and/or articulations
Exceeds standard
Composition contains a good deal of expressive markings and/or articulations
Far exceeds standard
Composition contains a high level of expressive markings and/or articulations
Additionial Techniques
Does not meet standard
Composition uses little to no additional techniques
Meets standard
Composition uses some additional techniques
Exceeds standard
Composition uses a fair amount of additional techniques
Far exceeds standard
Composition uses a considerable amount of additional techniques
Subjects:
Music
Types:
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