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Creation of Music

Generic rubric for evaluating all improvisation and composition projects woven in throughout the year - for use by students and teacher - for both interim and summative assessment.

Rubric Code: XAC684

By kslpetty

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Subject: Music

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: K-5

Creating Music
	Exceeds 4 pts	Secure 3 pts	Developing 2 pts	Beginning 1 pts	Not Shown Yet 0 pts
Creativity Musical Interest	Exceeds The work is unusually creative and stirring. The musical elements used (rhythmic and melodic motifs, voicing, etc) are highly effective; musical ideas have been combined in new and imaginative ways. The work provokes a lively audience response.	Secure The work is creative. The musical elements used (rhythmic and melodic motifs, voicing, etc) are effective. Musical ideas were combined to good effect. The work keeps the audience mostly engaged.	Developing The work is somewhat creative. The musical elements used (rhythmic and melodic motifs, voicing, etc) show some signs of imagination and personal style, but are mostly routine with few new twists. The work is technically correct without much spark.	Beginning The work is not very creative. The musical elements used (rhythmic and melodic motifs, voicing, etc) are used in flat, predictable ways. There is little sign of personal voice or style and does not evoke much audience connection.	Not Shown Yet Nothing has been created or shown yet.
Music Manuscript and Notation Mecha	Exceeds In hand written manuscript, all notes and rests are drawn correctly. The work is published using electronic formatting. The manuscript demonstrates complete understanding and application of music notation: Rhythm -time signature, bar lines, beats per measure; Melody - staff and clef; Form and voicing indications	Secure In hand written manuscript, most notes and rests are drawn correctly. The work may be published using electronic formatting. The manuscript demonstrates an understanding and application of music notation with very few errors: Rhythm -time signature, bar lines, beats per measure; Melody - staff and clef; Form indications	Developing In hand written manuscript, most notes and rests are drawn correctly. The manuscript demonstrates some understanding and application of music notation with a few errors: Rhythm -time signature, bar lines, beats per measure; Melody - staff and clef;	Beginning In hand written manuscript, some notes and rests are drawn correctly. The manuscript demonstrates little understanding and application of music notation with a several errors: Rhythm -time signature, bar lines, beats per measure; Melody - staff and clef	Not Shown Yet Nothing has been notated yet.