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Instrumental Ensemble Performance Rubric 
Instrumental Ensemble Performance Rubric
Chamber Group Ensemble Asssessment in preparation for Regional and State Ensemble Contest
Rubric Code: A52776
By Tomassig
Draft
Public Rubric
Subject: Music  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Superior

4 pts

COMMENTS

(N/A)

NOTE ACCURACY

Correct pitches
Key signature(s)
Accidentals
Poor

Wrong notes distract from ensemble's performance
Fair

Most notes are correct and key signatures are observed with very few exceptions
Good

Notes are accurate throughout entire performance
Superior

Notes are accurate - accidentals and/or key changes are clearly and accurately played, giving listeners defined key center at all times
COMMENTS
RHYTHM / TEMPO

Rhythmic accuracy
Appropriate tempo
Steady tempo
Poor

Tempo is inconsistent and/or rhythms are not accurately played
Fair

Inaccuracies with rhythm or fluctuation of tempo distracts from performance
Good

Rhythms and tempo are accurately performed
Superior

Rhythms between ensemble members are cohesive and tempo is steady or, if there are fluctuations in tempo it is due to intentional interpretation and all performers are together
COMMENTS
INTONATION

Pitch
Tone - individual & ensemble
Poor

Individuals and/or ensemble out of tune with major distractions from overall performance
Fair

The majority of individual and group intonation is accurate but there are areas of improvement needed prior to public performance
Good

Very few individual or group intonation issues - certainly not distracting from overall performance
Superior

Individual and group intonation and tone-quality enhance ensemble performance
COMMENTS
MUSICALITY / STYLE

Dynamics
Articulations
Phrasing
Blend / Balance
Poor

Music is performed with no regard to written or implied stylistic indications - performers seemingly unaware of "role" throughout piece
Fair

Music is performed with some written and/or implied stylistic indications - performers sometimes aware of "role" and adjust accordingly
Good

All ensemble members interpret written articulations in the same style and the style is appropriate for genre of music being performed - blend and balance usually appropriate
Superior

Ensemble performs unified and appropriate written and implied articulations and style elements throughout entire piece - blend and balance demonstrate understanding of each person's role
COMMENTS
OVERALL PREPAREDNESS

Stage presence
Professionalism
Readiness for public performance
Poor

Individuals have not mastered their own parts well enough to facilitate group performance
Group is not ready for a public performance
Fair

Individual parts are prepared, but there is a lack of cohesiveness in ensemble interaction
Group is approaching necessary level for public performance
Good

Ensemble sound prevails over individual members with a unified group presentation
Group is prepared for public performance
Superior

Ensemble performs as a single unit in every aspect
COMMENTS



Keywords:
  • band, instrumental, performance, ensemble, chamber

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