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Composition Project: Performance 
Rubric Code: F57B92
By Sutehoot
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Subject: Music  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

4 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Points

(N/A)

Melody
25 %

The melody should be clear and memorable.
Poor

There is no discernible melody.
Fair

The melody is unclear, with little or no range in pitch.
Good

The melody is generally clear, with some range in pitch. It mostly fits rhythmically
Excellent

There is a strong, clear, memorable melody with a range of pitches. Rhythmically it fits with the rest of the composition.
Points
Lyrics
25 %

The lyrics are clear and meaningful.
Poor

The lyrics are nonsense and have no musical relation to the piece.
Fair

The lyrics have only a slight rhythmic or melodic relationship to the piece. The lyrics have a general lack of meaning or are grossly inappropriate.
Good

The lyrics are generally rhythmically and melodically appropriate, with some lack of clarity. Some lines are inappropriate or do not seem seriously written.
Excellent

The lyrics are rhythmically and melodically appropriate to the composition. The lyrics are meaningful and appropriate for school.
Points
Rhythm/Tempo
15 %

The composition should have a strong rhythmic foundation.
Poor

There is no clear rhythmic foundation or tempo.
Fair

There is a general lack of a rhythmic foundation. It is difficult to hear
Good

The rhythmic foundation is slightly unclear about the time signature or the pulse. There are slight tempo changes that detract somewhat from the performance.
Excellent

There is a strong, steady rhythmic foundation (anyone could tap their foot or nod their head to it), with a clear time signature. Any tempo changes that occur happen deliberately and are integral to the composition.
Points
Form
25 %

There should be a clear, strong form to the piece.
Poor

There is no discernible form or phrasing, the piece is completely unorganized.
Fair

There is a general lack of phrasing and there are only one or two sections.
Good

There is some lack of clarity in the form. Some of the phrases are hard to discern from each other or it is difficult to hear different sections.
Excellent

The piece has a clear, well-defined form. There are clear melodic and/or lyrical phrases and several well-defined sections.
Points
Group Involvement
10 %

All members of the group should have equal involvement in the performance/composition.
Poor

One person carries the entire performance, with one or more students not doing anything.
Fair

Several students have parts that add nothing, and one or more students are not participating at all.
Good

One or two students have parts that do not add anything to the piece and would not be missed.
Excellent

All members of the group have a part that is integral to the overall sound and presentation of the piece. Any missing parts would take away from the performance.
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