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iRubric: AP Theory Composition Rubric

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AP Theory Composition Rubric Rubric Code: VXXC47X By BKrupit Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Music Type: Project Grade Levels: 9-12

AP Music Theory Compositions
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Unsatisfactory 1 pts	N/A (N/A)
Melody	Excellent Melody makes a great deal or musical sense, and there is evidence of organization and motivic development.	Good Melody makes good musical sense, and there is some evidence of organization in the composition.	Fair Melody makes some musical sense, and there is partial evidence of organization.	Unsatisfactory Melody makes little musical sense, and it does not appear that motivic development or formal organization was a part of the composing process.	N/A N/A
Non-Harmonic Tones	Excellent All non-harmonic tones are applied correctly. All are labeled correctly.	Good One or two mistakes may exist in the composition, though they do not take away from the overall musical experience. One may be mislabeled.	Fair Small mistakes exist that do detract from the overall composition. Labeling may be consistently incorrect.	Unsatisfactory Non-harmonic tones are not applied properly, and/or may be nearly entirely mislabeled.	N/A N/A
Harmony/Roman Numerals	Excellent Harmony displays evidence of a strong harmonic progression. The composer uses a rich palate of harmonies.	Good Harmony displays evidence of harmonic progression. Any errors do not detract from the overall composition. The composer uses a reasonably varied palate of harmonies.	Fair Harmony does not progress well. The harmonies are primarily basic.	Unsatisfactory Harmonization is incorrect, displays many retrogressions, or may not be present entirely.	N/A N/A
Voice Leading	Excellent No errors in voice leading.	Good 1-2 minor errors in voice leading. No parallels.	Fair some minor errors and at least one major error or a parallel.	Unsatisfactory Voice leading has many errors, including parallel fifths or octaves.	N/A N/A