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Composition Rubric 
Music Theory (Notation/Orthography)
Practical elements and applications of the guiding principles behind the composition of music in the Euro-American tradition. Areas of study include: notation, intervals, diatonic chords, functional harmony, form, stylistic elements, harmonic analysis. Assignments will include mastery level exercises for basic knowledge, writing compositions of various lengths and styles, analysis of provided music, ongoing ear training using computer program and in-class exercises
Rubric Code: JX3CAB9
By MFanning
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Subject: Music  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Does not meet standard

1 pts

Meets standard

3 pts

Exceeds standard

4 pts

Far exceeds standard

5 pts

Music Notation

Does not meet standard

Notes are written in a sloppy and illegible manner. Barline placement is not correct. Needs to be resubmitted.
Meets standard

Notes are written clearly, but barline placement is often incorrect.
Exceeds standard

Most notes are written clearly using the proper barline placement.
Far exceeds standard

All notes are written neatly using proper barline placement.
Rhythm

Does not meet standard

Under half of the measure have the correct # of beats. Composition needs to be edited and resubmitted.
Meets standard

70% of the measures have the correct # of beats. Rhythms are very basic and do not expand beyond quarter ntoes.
Exceeds standard

85% of measures have the correct # of beats and a variety of rhythms are used. Including the use of Whole, Half, Quarter, and eighth notes.
Far exceeds standard

All measures have the correct # of beats and a variety of rhythms are used. Including the use of Whole, Half, Quarter, eighth. and sixteenth notes.
Harmony

Does not meet standard

Many chords are voiced improperly. Chords do not proceed logically, and voice-leading is awkward. Chords contain incorrect pitches.
Meets standard

70% of chords are constructed properly with regard to con- tent, voicing, and inversion. Progres-sions are logical or defensible within the framework of the line of fourths. there is a general consistency of harmonic language.
Exceeds standard

85% of chords are constructed properly with regard to con- tent, voicing, and inversion. Progres-sions are logical or defensible within the framework of the line of fourths. There is a consistency of harm-onic language.
Far exceeds standard

All chords are constructed properly with regard to con- tent, voicing, and inversion. Progres-sions are logical or defensible within the framework of the line of fourths. there is a consistency of harm-onic language.
Overal Performance

Does not meet standard

The composition was not complete, and very difficult to read. Under half of the required elements were included. Project will needs to be revised
Meets standard

The composition was very basic and somewhat legible to read. At least half of the required elements were included.
Exceeds standard

The composition was somewhat creative and legible. Most of the required elements were included.
Far exceeds standard

The composition was creative, clean/easy to read, and included all required elements.
Expression and Articulation

Does not meet standard

Composition contains little to no expressive markings and/or articulation
Meets standard

Composition contains some expressive markings and/or articulations
Exceeds standard

Composition contains a good deal of expressive markings and/or articulations
Far exceeds standard

Composition contains a high level of expressive markings and/or articulations
Additionial Techniques

Does not meet standard

Composition uses little to no additional techniques
Meets standard

Composition uses some additional techniques
Exceeds standard

Composition uses a fair amount of additional techniques
Far exceeds standard

Composition uses a considerable amount of additional techniques




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