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iRubric: 8 Measure Melody Composition rubric

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8 Measure Melody Composition Musical Composition In groups of 4-6, students will use common rhythms, simple time signatures, and simple melodic gestures to compose an 8 measure composition. Students will have numerous class periods to complete the assignment. Students will also turn in a self reflection describing the cognitive process they used in developing their composition. Rubric Code: B99AC2 By nevdnev Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Music Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 9-12

4 Bar Melody
	High Quality 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Melody	High Quality The piece starts on root, 3rd, or 5th scale degree. Piece ends on middle C. The last note of measure 2 is on 5th scale degree.	Good The notes, tones, and keys flow. The types of tunes enhance the song.	Fair The song has a basic flow, yet notes and tones clash occasionally.	Poor Notes and tones vary and even clash. The song has no flow.
Rhythm	High Quality A strong rhythmic flow is present and the rhythm flows well with the melody. Rhythmic values written accurately.	Good A stable rhythmic flow is present and the song makes musical sense. Rhythmic values mostly written accurately.	Fair A rhythmic flow is apparent, but needs more development. Some rhythmic values not written accurately.	Poor The rhythm is either unsynchronized or doesn't make musical sense. Many rhythmic values not written accurately.
Staff Paper Set-Up	High Quality Treble Clef in proper place Time Signature, bar lines, and double bar lines in correct place	Good Treble Clef in proper place Time Signature, bar lines, and double bar lines mostly in correct place	Fair Treble Clef not in proper place or missing Time Signature, bar lines, and double bar lines mostly in correct place	Poor Treble Clef not in proper place or missing Time Signature, bar lines, and double bar lines not in correct place
Group Performance	High Quality Assigns a clearly defined role; group members perform roles effectively. Takes initiative in helping the group get organized	Good Assigns roles, but roles are not clearly defined or consistently adhered to. Works agreeably with partner(s) concerning organization	Fair Assigns roles, but roles are not adhered to. Must be coaxed into working with other partner(s)	Poor No effort made to assign roles to group members. made little to no effort to accomplish assignment