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Music Composition 
Music Composition
Compose a 24 to 32 measure song using two different melody ideas.
Rubric Code: E74268
By acallahan
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Subject: Music  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Music Composition
  Beginning

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Exemplary

4 pts

Noteflight Mechanics

Beginning

The composition is poorly written or incomplete. The program was not used properly. There are major errors in the intended notation and/or rhythms. If the final copy is not printed, this category receives zero points.
Developing

The composition is developing, but there are problems with the mechanics of the notation or rhythms. The notation or intended rhythms contain errors. The final copy is printed for submission.
Proficient

The composition is clearly written with minimal errors in notation and/or rhythm. The final copy is printed for submission.
Exemplary

The composition is clearly written with no errors in notation and/or rhythm. The final copy is printed for submission.
Melody I (A)

Beginning

Student did not use an appropriate variety of notes or rhythms. The melody sounds random with no defined musical idea.
Developing

Student used a few appropriate choices in notes and rhythms. The melody still lacks a defined musical idea.
Proficient

Student made appropriate choices in notes and rhythms. The musical idea is evident but there is no relationship or contrast between melody I and melody II
Exemplary

Student made appropriate choices in notes and rhythm. The musical idea is clearly evident and well defined. There is a recognizable relationship and/or contrast between melody I and melody II
Melody II (B)

Beginning

Student did not use an appropriate variety of notes or rhythms. The melody sounds random with no defined musical idea.
Developing

Student used a few appropriate choices in notes and rhythms. The melody still lacks a defined musical idea.
Proficient

Student made appropriate choices in notes and rhythms. The musical idea is evident but there is no relationship or contrast between melody I and melody II
Exemplary

Student made appropriate choices in notes and rhythm. The musical idea is clearly evident and well defined. There is a recognizable relationship and/or contrast between melody I and melody II
Musical Symbols

Beginning

Musical symbols (tempo, dynamic, articulation or expression markings) are not evident. Directions for the performance are not evident. Title and/or composer is missing.
Developing

Student included a limited number of musical symbols. (tempo, dynamic, articulation or expression markings) Overall performance directions were not clearly indicated.
Proficient

Student included a title, the composer and used some of the musical symbols. (tempo, dynamics, articulation, and expression markings) Performance directions were indicated.
Exemplary

Student included a title, the composer and used musical symbols to indicate tempo, dynamics, articulation and expression. Performance directions were clearly indicated and the composers intent was evident.



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