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Music Theory Final Composition/Arranging Project 
AP Music Theory Final Composition Project
Students will either compose or use a standard/blues melody of 12/32 measures and harmonize the melody using the techniques learned during the year.
Rubric Code: ZXA7WA5
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Subject: Music  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Final Composition Project
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  Excellent

10 pts

Proficient

8 pts

Adequate

6 pts

Poor

4 pts

Format

Composition is written in a standard key. Includes key signature, time signature, double bar line at end, and roman numeral analysis above the composition.
Excellent

Student is able to write key signature, time signature, barlines, and scale properly.
Proficient

Student is able to write key signature, time signature, barlines, and scale properly with few or minor errors.
Adequate

Student is able to write key signature, time signature, barlines, and scale with some errors.
Poor

Student is not able to write key signature, time signature, barlines, and scale properly.
Melody

Melody includes an adequate variety of steps and leaps and proper understanding of tonic and dominant placement.
Excellent

Student is able to compose or use a standard song melody with a variety of steps and leaps, and proper tonic and dominant placement.
Proficient

Student is able to compose or use a standard song melody with a variety of steps and leaps, a variety of note values, and proper tonic and dominant placement with few or minor errors.
Adequate

Student is able to compose or use a standard song melody with a variety of steps and leaps, a variety of note values, and proper tonic and dominant placement with some errors.
Poor

Student is not able to compose or use a standard song melody with a variety of steps and leaps, a variety of note values, and proper tonic and dominant placement.
Rhythm

Rhythm patterns include a variety of note values and each bar has an appropriate number of beats.
Excellent

Student is able to write rhythm patterns using a variety of note values with the appropriate number of beats in every measure.
Proficient

Student is able to write rhythm patterns using a variety of note values and 4 beats per every measure with few or minor errors.
Adequate

Student is able to write rhythm patterns using a variety of note values and 4 beats per every measure with some errors.
Poor

Student is not able to write rhythm patterns using a variety of note values and 4 beats per every measure.
Harmony

The harmonic progression is logical. Non-standard chord progressions are either absent or are dealt with appropriately.
Excellent

Student is able to write a logical, pleasing, and sensible harmonic progression that is either in a standard form or is dealt with appropriately.
Proficient

Student is able to write a mostly logical, pleasing, and sensible harmonic progression that is either in a standard form or is dealt with appropriately.
Adequate

Student is able to write a somewhat logical, pleasing, and sensible harmonic progression that is either in a standard form or is dealt with appropriately.
Poor

Student is not able to write a logical, pleasing, and sensible harmonic progression that is either in a standard form or is dealt with appropriately.
Note writing

All notes, stems, and beams are written correctly.
Excellent

Student is able to write all notes, stems, and beams correctly.
Proficient

Student is able to write most notes, stems, and beams correctly.
Adequate

Student is able to write some notes, stems, and beams correctly.
Poor

Student is able to write few notes, stems, and beams correctly.
Harmonic Analysis

The Roman Numeral analysis of the harmony is present, complete, and correct.
Excellent

Student is able to write all chords and non-chord tones are analyzed correctly.
Proficient

Student is able to write most chords and non-chord tones are analyzed correctly.
Adequate

Student is able to write some chords and non-chord tones are analyzed correctly.
Poor

Student is able to write almost no chords and non-chord tones are analyzed correctly.
Creativity and Effort

Composition is original, interesting, and demonstrates ability of student.
Excellent

Student's composition shows creativity and demonstrates maximum effort.
Proficient

Student's composition shows some creativity and demonstrates proficient effort.
Adequate

Student's composition shows a little creativity and demonstrates some effort.
Poor

Student's composition lacks creativity and effort.




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