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Music Theory Composition Final 
Music Theory Composition Final
Rubric Code: R233257
By swilson0817
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Subject: Music  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Composition Final
  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Chord Progression/Melodic Line

Follows a clear chord progression map or Melody has smooth voice leading and is "performance friendly"
Poor

Student is unable write a chord progression.
Fair

Student is able to write some of the chord progression correctly.
Good

Student is able to write most of the chord progression correctly.
Excellent

Student is able to write all of the chord progression correctly.
Form of Piece

Composition should have two-three distinct sections.
Poor

Student is unable to create two//three distinct sections.
Fair

Student is able to create two/three slightly different sections.
Good

Student is able to create two/three somewhat distinct sections.
Excellent

Student is able to create two/three very distinct sections.
Lyrics/ Melodic texture

Lyrics to the song (or melodic line) are written thoughtfully keeping with the theme of the piece. The lyrics/melody reflects the theme and mood of the piece so the listener can clearly hear a story being told. The piece has lyrics set for each section and do not repeat the same lines in every section.
Poor

Student has created very little to no lyrics(melodic line) and does not match the theme of the piece, uses little to no rhyme scheme, structure, and lacks creativity. Lyrics/Melody are not specific to each section and are repeated constantly the piece.
Fair

Student has created some lyrics(melodic line) to somewhat match the theme of the piece, uses very little rhyme scheme, structure, and shows some creativity. Lyrics/Melody are somewhat specific to each section and is often repeated through the piece.
Good

Student has created lyrics(melodic line) to mostly match the theme of the piece, uses some rhyme scheme, structure, and good creativity. Lyrics/Melody are mostly specific to each section and isn't repeated mostly through the piece.
Excellent

Student has created clear lyrics(melodic line) to match the theme of the piece, uses rhyme scheme, structure, and creativity. Lyrics/Melody is specific to each section and isn't repeated constantly through the piece.
Artists Statement

Composer spent time using evidence from the piece itself to explain their piece (why and how you composed it, what artistic choices did you make, giving things to the listener to look for within your composition, etc.) At least 10 complete sentences.
Poor

Student did not have at least 10 complete sentences, there was very little or no explanation of their composition, and/or did not use evidence from their piece to support/explain their artistic choices.
Fair

Student had some complete sentences, there was little explanation of their composition, and/or did not use enough evidence from their piece to support/explain their artistic choices.
Good

Student did complete sentences, there was good explanation of their composition, and/or used some evidence from their piece to support/explain their artistic choices.
Excellent

Student completed 10 or more complete sentences, there was clear explanation of their composition, and/or used direct and clear evidence from their piece to support/explain their artistic choices.
Creativity and Effort

Composition is original, interesting, and demonstrates ability of student and the work put into the piece.
Poor

Student's composition lacks creativity and effort and did not use work time wisely.
Fair

Student's composition shows a little creativity and demonstrates some effort. Student used some of their work time wisely.
Good

Student's composition shows some creativity and demonstrates mediocre effort. Student used most of their work time wisely.
Excellent

Student's composition shows creativity and demonstrates maximum effort. Student used all of their work time wisely and efficiently.




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