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Music Theory

Chorale composition. Areas of study include: notation, intervals, chords and chord tones in concert Bb, labeled chord tone transitions (passing tones, suspensions, anticipations, neighboring tones), harmonic analysis (roman numerals). Assignment will include a mastery level exercise for basic knowledge of music composition by writing an 8 measure chorale composition and by composing a melody that fits with the chorale, which will be performed by the composer (yeah, that's you).

Rubric Code: RX652CC

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Subject: Music

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Music Theory Assignments
	Far exceeds standard 4 pts	Exceeds standard 3 pts	Meets standard 2 pts	Does Not meet standard 1 pts
written melody Hand written or Finale Notepad (computer generated).	Far exceeds standard All notes are written neatly with proper stem direction and stem placement. Each measure uses proper barline placement,	Exceeds standard Most notes are written clearly using the proper barline placement.	Meets standard Notes are written clearly, but barline placement is often incorrect.	Does Not meet standard Notes are written in a sloppy and illegible manner. Barline placement is not correct. Needs to be resubmitted.
Melodic notes	Far exceeds standard The piece starts on root, 3rd, or 5th scale degree, and ends on a chord tone. Chord tones are present and used appropriately.	Exceeds standard The notes and tones flow. The types of tunes enhance the song.	Meets standard The song has a basic flow, yet notes and tones clash occasionally.	Does Not meet standard Notes and tones vary and even clash. The song has no flow.
melody -Meter and Rhythm meter choice - 4/4	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 and rests. (not all need to be present)	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 and rests. (not all need to be present)	Meets standard 75% of the measures have the correct # of beats. Rhythms are very basic and do not expand beyond simple rhythms.	Does Not meet standard Under half of the measure have the correct # of beats. Composition needs to be edited and resubmitted.
Chords	Far exceeds standard All chords are constructed properly including the root in the bass part, and the root doubled somewhere within the chord. Between the chords, the skips are no larger than a 3rd.	Exceeds standard 85% of the chords are constructed properly including the root in the bass part, and the root doubled somewhere within the chord. Between the chords, the skips are no larger than a 3rd.	Meets standard 75% of the chords are constructed properly including the root in the bass part, and the root doubled somewhere within the chord. Between the chords, the skips are no larger than a 3rd.	Does Not meet standard Many chords are voiced improperly. Chords contain incorrect pitches.
Roman Numeral and chord symbols	Far exceeds standard Composition contains accurate roman numeral documentation. Composition begins and ends with a tonic chord.	Exceeds standard Composition contains 85% accurate roman numeral documentation. Composition begins and ends with a tonic chord.	Meets standard Composition contains 75% accurate roman numeral documentation. Composition begins and ends with a tonic chord.	Does Not meet standard Composition contains 74% or less accurate roman numeral documentation. Composition does not being and end on the tonic
Overal Performance	Far exceeds standard The composition was creative, clean/easy to read, and included all required elements.	Exceeds standard The composition was somewhat creative and legible. Most of the required elements were included.	Meets standard The composition was very basic and somewhat legible to read. At least half of the required elements were included.	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

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