iRubric: Choose your own musical adventure rubric

students are beginning to play with correct elements of music for their chosen song

performers usually play their piece with the correct elements of music for their chosen song

performers play their piece with all the correct elements for their chosen song

perfomers not only play the correct elements, but add interpretation, for example how to present a rest, how to breathe as a unit etc.

performance struggled to engage the audience

perfomers occasionally had the audience's full attention

performers had the audience's attention throughout

performers connected with the audience through eye contact and perhaps the use of face and body during rests or patterns such as ostinatos creating enjoyment for the listener

Students were not equally involved in the presenting of the music; some students did not seem to have a role of any value in the presentation.

All students were involved but some were on noticeably more challenging and/or interesting roles. It would seem not all players were of equal importance to the group.

All the students were involved and presented as part of the group. The group members clearly valued the importance of each member, but did not maximize each member's ability to contribute.

Performers showcased the strengths of all members of the group through instrumental technique and/or the rolls of the participants in the group. Solos were supported by a solid 'back up'. Throughout it was clear the group members valued each others contributions and placed importance on their interactions.