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PJHS Orchestra Playing Test 
String Orchestra playing test
Updated/Modified Playing Test Rubric (Updated Summer 2009)
Rubric Code: F3XX32
By knmarti
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Subject: Music  
Type: Quiz  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Needing Individual Attention

60 pts

Below Grade Level

75 pts

At Beginning of Grade Level

85 pts

At Grade Level

90 pts

Above Grade Level

100 pts

Note Accuracy

Needing Individual Attention

Music has too many errors. Needs attention.
Below Grade Level

Several errors occur. Most of the intonation is incorrect and there are many wrong notes.
At Beginning of Grade Level

Occasional note is missed, due to key signature, shift or accidental. Basic Tonality can be heard.
At Grade Level

Few notes are missed. Mistakes do not detract from music. Most of the intonation is correct and there are no wrong notes.
Above Grade Level

Excellent accuracy. No mistakes were made; therefore music was performed as written.
Rhythm

Needing Individual Attention

No sense of pulse. Rhythms are incorrect. Unable to show basic understanding of Relationships between different Rhythms.
Below Grade Level

Inconsistent pulse. Most rhythms are incorrect.
At Beginning of Grade Level

Basic sense of pulse. Some rhythms are incorrect.
At Grade Level

Secure pulse with minor rhythmic problems
Above Grade Level

Strong sense of pulse. All rhythms performed accurately
Dynamics

Needing Individual Attention

No distinguishable difference between any of the dynamic markings.
Below Grade Level

A few of the dynamics are observed but most are ignored. There is little distinguishable difference between different markings.
At Beginning of Grade Level

Half of the dynamic markings are observed and there is some distinguishable difference.
At Grade Level

Most of the dynamic markings are observed and there is clear distinguishable difference.
Above Grade Level

All of the dynamic markings are observed and there is artistic, clear distinguishable difference during all changes.
Tone

Needing Individual Attention

Poor sound. Needs more bow, better weight distribution, needs better contact point.
Below Grade Level

Sound not developed. Keep working towards more volume and consistancy in tone.
At Beginning of Grade Level

Tone is generally consistant. Continue to expand on good bow principles as well as left hand technique.
At Grade Level

Tone is developed. Good basic use of the bow and left hand.
Above Grade Level

Tone is excellent. Great use and distribution of the bow. Steady contact point, good arm weight.
Bowing

Needing Individual Attention

Bowing is consistently backwards. Articulations are consistently ignored. Bow management, or the specific section of bow that is to be used, is consistently incorrect.
Below Grade Level

Bowing is correct some of the time. A few of the articulations are observed but most are not. Bow proportions are correct some of the time.
At Beginning of Grade Level

Bowing is correct half of the time. A few of the articulations are observed but most are not. Bow management is correct some of the time.
At Grade Level

Bowing is correct most of the time. Most of the articulations are observed. Student is aware of bow proportions and appropriate use.
Above Grade Level

All bowings and articulations are observed. Bow management is consistently correct.
Left Hand

Needing Individual Attention

Does not demonstrate
basic left hand structure. Left hand is always in the incorrect position when playing.
Below Grade Level

Basic structure beginning but not consistant.
At Beginning of Grade Level

Left hand has correct shape and design but has too much tension,
or too little pressure, not effective.
At Grade Level

Left hand has good basic structure. Wrist is relaxed and arm moves fluidly around instrument. Intonation and overall success still limited by left hand.
Above Grade Level

Left hand is excellent.
The hand is consistant, accurate, relaxed and allows for success. Intonation and expressive playing are not limited or inhibited by left hand in any way.
Right Hand

Needing Individual Attention

Does not demonstrate
basic right hand structure
Below Grade Level

Bow arm needs attention. No flexibility.
Arm needs to be relaxed. Address contact point and arm weight
At Beginning of Grade Level

Bow arm has beginning basic structure. Contact point, weight and speed are inconsistent.
At Grade Level

Bow arm has beginning basic structure. Contact point, weight and speed are consistent. Able to get enough volume consistently.
Above Grade Level

Excellent bow arm. Right hand is flexible and fluid. Elbow and shoulder are aiding sound. Great contact point and natural weight
Posture

Needing Individual Attention

Student slouches with back resting at the back of the chair. Legs/feet are
crossed. Left elbow touches leg(violin) or back of the cello. Instrument is not held correctly.
Below Grade Level

Student slouches with back resting at the back of the chair.
Arms are somewhat free. Instrument is not held correctly. It is often angled in an extreme way. Student's head is turned in an uncomfortable and unheathy angle.
At Beginning of Grade Level

Student's posture is inconsistent. Usually sits well in the chair and at the edge. Instrument is not held properly. Angle or tilt needs adjustment. Student's arms are free and head held in a healthy way.
At Grade Level

Student sits tall in the chair, but not at the edge. The student's back is not well supported by the placement of flat feet on the floor. some adjustment is still necessary in placement of instument. Cello tilt or length of endpin. Violin shoulder rest type.
Above Grade Level

Student sits tall and at the edge of the chair with feet flat on the floor. The instrument is held properly allowing for free and flexible movement including shifting, vibrato and clear string crossing with the bow.



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