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iRubric: Performance Rubric for Mallet Instruments

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Performance Rubric for Mallet Instruments Performance Rubric for Mallet Instruments Rubric Code: V97A5B By jwarner Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Music Type: Presentation Grade Levels: K-5

Name
	Satisfactory 3 pts	Needs Improvement 2 pts	Unsatisfactory 1 pts
Posture	Satisfactory Posture is upright and relaxed with arms, hands, and fingers moving easily without stiffness.	Needs Improvement Posture is usually upright and relaxed with arms, hands, and fingers moving easily without stiffness.	Unsatisfactory Student often has to be reminded to keep posture upright and relaxed with arms, hands, and fingers moving easily without stiffness.
Performance Accuracy	Satisfactory Pitches and rhythms are performed accurately most of the time.	Needs Improvement There are several errors in pitch and/or rhythm.	Unsatisfactory There are many errors in pitch and/or rhythm.
Playing Style	Satisfactory Arms are away from the body with the elbows relaxed, index fingers in, with mallets pointed slightly downward in a "V" position.	Needs Improvement Student must sometimes be reminded to keep arms away from the body with the elbows relaxed, with index fingers in and with mallets pointed downward in a "V" position.	Unsatisfactory Student must frequently be reminded to keep arms off the body with the elbows relaxed, with index fingers in and with mallets pointed downward in a "V" position.
Technique	Satisfactory Mallets remain close to the bars and bounce easily creating a pleasant ringing tone.	Needs Improvement Mallets sometimes fly away from the bars or do not bounce on the bars creating a plunking sound.	Unsatisfactory Mallets frequently fly wildly or do not bounce correctly on the bars creating an unmusical tone.
Respect for Instruments	Satisfactory Consistently demonstrates the proper care and handling of instruments. Models this behavior for other students.	Needs Improvement Student sometimes demonstrates proper care and handling of instruments.	Unsatisfactory Does not show respect for instruments.