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Instrumental Playing Test 
Instrumental Playing Test
Concert Band Playing Test
Rubric Code: LX26XA4
By Brogdendragons
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Public Rubric
Subject: Music  
Type: Quiz  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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100 %
  Poor

1 pts

Below Average

2 pts

Average

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellence

5 pts

Rhythm and Tempo Accuracy
30 %

Metronome should be used in the background to ensure accuracy.
Poor

No evidence of steady pulse
Below Average

Pulse is unstable with major rhythmic errors.
Average

Pulse is fairly steady but there are frequent or repeated small rhythmic errors.
Good

Steady pulse with few rhythmic errors.
Excellence

Steady pulse with accurate rhythms at all times.
Pitch Accuracy
20 %

The key signature is your friend.
Poor

No recognizable tune is present.
Below Average

Many notes are incorrect - student seems unfamiliar with the tune.
Average

Shows a good feel for the notes, but there are repeated mistakes in pitch. Intonation has not developed appropriately.
Good

Mostly correct with a few errors. There may be small intonation problems.
Excellence

Pitches are correct and intonation has a characteristic quality sound in all registers.
Tone Quality
20 %

Posture is key ingredient to good tone quality.
Poor

Sound is totally lacking in quality due to a poorly formed or weak embouchure/grip and/or no breath support.
Below Average

Limited projection - tone is poor or range is limited due to the need for a stronger embouchure and/or breath support.
Average

Fair use of projection and fullness of tone. There may be room for improvement in posture, embouchure & breath support.
Good

Considerable use of projection and fullness of tone but still somewhat short of a mature sound.
Excellence

Tone is full and well projected. A truly characteristic sound for the instrument.
Musicality
20 %

Articulations,dynamics and blend.
Poor

Student Does not give attention to dynamics, articulation, phrasing or style indications.
Below Average

Rarely uses dynamics, articulations, phrasing & style indications.
Average

Use of dynamics, articulations & phrasing are narrow and playing is inconsistent in style.
Good

Student displays ability to play with correct dynamics, articulations, phrasing & style with minor errors.
Excellence

Student consistently plays with beautiful attention to the dynamics, articulations, musical phrasing & style.
Overall Preparation
10 %

Have you reviewed your rhythms from class this week? Have you listened to a recording?
Poor

Student is not prepared
Below Average

Student has prepared less than half of the test piece. The more basic phrases are performed with some errors but the more technically challenging sections are not attempted or easily recognizable.
Average

Student performs the less technically demanding moments fairly well but the more challenging moments reveal a lack of preparation and/or technical ablility.
Good

Student performs most of the material accurately but more technically demanding phrases are audibly strained and flaws are present. Preparation is good but still needs some rehearsal.
Excellence

Student performs all musical elements with control and fluidity. Excellent preparation is evident throughout.




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