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VMHS Orchestra Rubric 
Rubric Code: VXB953X
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Subject: Music  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Just Beginning

1 pts

Needs Work

2 pts

Average

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Superior

5 pts

Note Accuracy

Just Beginning

Music has too many errors. Needs attention.
Needs Work

Several errors occur. Most of the intonation is incorrect and there are many wrong notes.
Average

Occasional note is missed, due to key signature, shift or accidental. Basic Tonality can be heard.
Excellent

Few notes are missed. Mistakes do not detract from music. Most of the intonation is correct and there are no wrong notes.
Superior

Excellent accuracy. No mistakes were made, therefore music was performed as written.
Rhythm

Just Beginning

No sense of pulse. Rhythms are incorrect. Unable to show basic understanding of Relationships between different Rhythms.
Needs Work

Inconsistent pulse. Most rhythms are incorrect.
Average

Basic sense of pulse. Some rhythms are incorrect.
Excellent

Secure pulse with minor rhythmic problems
Superior

Strong sense of pulse. All rhythms performed accurately
Dynamics

Just Beginning

No distinguishable difference between any of the dynamic markings.
Needs Work

A few of the dynamics are observed but most are ignored. There is little distinguishable difference between different markings and during Crescendos and decrescendos.
Average

Half of the dynamic markings are observed and there is some distinguishable between different markings and during difference during Half the Crescendos and decrescendos.
Excellent

Most of the dynamic markings are observed and there is clear distinguishable difference during Most the Crescendos and decrescendos.
Superior

All of the dynamic markings are observed and there is artistic, clear distinguishable difference during All the Crescendos and decrescendos.
Tone

Just Beginning

Poor sound. Needs more bow, better weight distribution, needs better contact point. Keep left hand secure for good sound.
Needs Work

Sound not developed. Keep working towards more volume and consistency in tone.
Average

Tone is generally consistent. Continue to expand on good bow principles.
Excellent

Tone is developed. Good basic use of the bow and left hand.
Superior

Tone is excellent. Great use and distribution of the bow. Steady contact point, good arm weight.
Bowing

Just Beginning

Bowing is consistently backwards. Articulations are consistently ignored. Bow management, or the specific section of bow that is to be used, is consistently incorrect.
Needs Work

Bowing is correct some of the time. A few of the articulations are observed but most are not. Bow management is correct some of the time.
Average

Bowing is correct half of the time. A few of the articulations are observed but most are not. Bow management is correct some of the time.
Excellent

Bowing is correct most of the time. Most of the articulations are observed. Bow management is correct most of the time.
Superior

All bowings and articulations are observed. Bow management is consistently correct.
Left Hand

Just Beginning

Does not demonstrate
basic left hand structure. Left hand is always in the incorrect position when playing.
Needs Work

Basic structure beginning but not consistent.
Average

Left hand has correct shape and design but has too much tension,
limiting success.
Excellent

Left hand has good basic structure. Wrist is relaxed and arm moves fluidly around instrument. Intonation and overall success still limited by left hand.
Superior

Left hand is excellent.
The hand is consistent, accurate, relaxed and allows for success. Intonation and expressive playing are not limited or inhibited by left hand in any way.
Right Hand

Just Beginning

Does not demonstrate
basic right hand structure.
Needs Work

Bow arm needs attention. No flexibility.
Arm needs to be relaxed. Address contact point and arm weight.
Average

Bow arm has beginning basic structure. Contact point, weight and speed are inconsistent.
Excellent

Bow arm has beginning basic structure. Contact point, weight and speed are consistent. Able to get enough volume consistently.
Superior

Excellent bow arm. Right hand is flexible and fluid. Elbow and shoulder are aiding sound. Great contact point and natural weight.



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