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Rhythm Jam Rubric 
Create a small group performance piece in which each member plays their own 4 measure 4 beat rhythm using Bucket Beat Rhythms or creating new rhythms. Group members must use the following instruments for performance: xylophone, 2 bucket drums. The group must choose any other percussion instruments available besides the above instruments to complete the group performance.
Rubric Code: VX8BXB6
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Subject: Music  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  EXCELLENT

4 pts

VERY GOOD

3 pts

GOOD

2 pts

NEEDS WORK

1 pts

Rhythm

EXCELLENT

Rhythms were very interesting and complimented each other well.
Complex rhythmic layering successful.
VERY GOOD

Rhythms usually complimented each other.
Some complex rhythmic layers attempted.
GOOD

Rhythms occasionally complimented each other.
Rhythms lacked complexity, layering of rhythms not entirely successful.
NEEDS WORK

Rhythms seemed independent of each other.
Rhythms were very simple or layering not attempted.
Instruments

EXCELLENT

The group played the appropriate instruments as directed including the optional instrument with the correct technique.
Xylophone, 2 bucket drums, optional instruments
VERY GOOD

The group played the appropriate instruments as directed including the optional instrument but did not play correctly.
Xylophone, 2 bucket drums, optional instruments
GOOD

The group played 3 out of the 4 appropriate instruments as directed with correct technique.
Xylophone, 2 bucket drums, optional instruments
NEEDS WORK

The group played 2 out of the 4 appropriate instruments as directed with correct technique.
Xylophone, 2 bucket drums
Optional instruments
Steady Beat/Tempo

EXCELLENT

A steady beat is maintained throughout piece.
Every member played rhythms that complimented the beat.
VERY GOOD

A steady beat is maintained throughout the piece.
All members stayed with the beat most of the time.
GOOD

A steady beat is maintained through some of the piece.
Most members stayed with the beat occasionally.
NEEDS WORK

The steady beat was present occasionally.
Most members playing to individual beats - not together.
Form

EXCELLENT

The piece consists of excellent form and structure. Beginning, Middle, and End. Each member knew their part, began playing at appropriate time, kept a steady beat and everyone ended together.
VERY GOOD

The piece consists of good form and structure. Beginning, Middle, and End. Each member knew their part, began playing at appropriate time, kept a steady beat most the time, everyone ended together.
GOOD

The piece consists of some form and structure.Beginning, Middle, and End. Members mostly knew their parts, began playing at correct time; tried to keep a steady beat; and ended together.
NEEDS WORK

Absence of form and structure - no clear plan.
Group does not begin and/or end together. Members don't really know their parts. Cannot maintain a steady beat.



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  • Rhythm compose perform

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