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Small Ensembles 
First duet - Small Ensembles
This rubric is used to evaluate a small ensemble performance in music class. Students will critique in discussion ensemble's performance of a musical selection.
Rubric Code: KX9B7X4
By grechkoh
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Subject: Music  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Superior

4 pts

What do you need to make it better?

(N/A)

Singing

Vocal technique
Poor

Lyrics are not clear. Some parts of singing is not audible. Voice tone is monotonous, harsh or croaky. Melody is not recognizable.
Fair

Most of the words are not clear. Phrasing is not distinct. Melody is recognizable, but out of tune. Voice tone is secure, but is too loud/too soft or breathy.
Good

Most of the words are clear. Melody is recognizable, but some parts are out of tune. Voice tone is secure but appealing. Most phrases are defined.
Superior

All lyrics are clear and the melody is distinct. Secure voice tone with emotional expression. Phrasing is defined and smooth.
What do you need to make it better?

Rehearse the words
Rehearse the phrases
Practice singing melody on pitch
Soft the voice
Make the voice louder
Take a breath between phrases/words
Produce pleasant/clear sound
Harmony

Instrumental technique
Poor

Wrong chords are played or not played at all
Fair

Some of the chords are correct. Many chords sound dull or strident.
Good

Most chords are correct. Sometimes sound is not vibrant. Some of chords' notes are flat/sharp/missing/wrong or muffled.
Superior

All chords are harmonious and balanced. All players perform with great energy and enthusiasm.
What do you need to make it better?

Study the chords progression
Use proper fingers/frets/keys for each chord
Play all notes of the chord even, balanced.
Hold strings on the fingerboard tight
Strum proper strings
RHYTHM / TEMPO

Working at the same time and speed
Poor

Tempo is inconsistent and/or rhythms are not accurately played. Ensemble members don't start/end together.
Fair

Inaccuracies with rhythm or fluctuation of tempo distracts from performance. Some players are of beat.
Good

Rhythms and tempo are accurately performed, but sometimes ensemble members don't play together as one.
Superior

Rhythms between ensemble members are cohesive and tempo is steady. Beginning and the end of the selection is clear.
What do you need to make it better?

Practice to keep the beat with metronome
Play faster or slower
Follow cue to begin selection/s
Count the beats
Practice playing correct number of notes for each beat
Keep even tempo
OVERALL PERFORMANCE

Team work
Poor

Members have not mastered their own parts well enough to facilitate group performance.
Fair

Some of the ensemble members are not prepared.
Good

Most of the ensemble members sound prevails. They are prepared, but there is a lack of cohesiveness in ensemble interaction.
Superior

Ensemble performs as a single unit in every aspect.
What do you need to make it better?

Members need to work as a team
Blend of each other strengths
Assign jobs
Practice parts
Help each other



Keywords:
  • band, instrumental, performance, ensemble

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