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Instrumental Test String Orchestra playing test String playing test Rubric Code: H4B458 By kellyeric Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Music Type: ePortfolio Grade Levels: (none)

Performance Test
	Failing 64 pts	Below Grade Level 73 pts	At Beginning of Grade Level 82 pts	At Grade Level 91 pts	Above Grade Level 100 pts
Note Accuracy	Failing 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	Failing No sense of pulse. Rhythms are incorrect. Unable to show basic understanding of Relationships between different Rhythms.	Below Grade Level Inconsistant 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	Failing 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 and during Crescendos and decrescendos.	At Beginning of Grade Level Half of the dynamic markings are observed and there is some distinguishable between different markings and during difference during Half the Crescendos and decrescendos.	At Grade Level Most of the dynamic markings are observed and there is clear distinguishable difference during Most the Crescendos and decrescendos.	Above Grade Level All of the dynamic markings are observed and there is artistic, clear distinguishable difference during All the Crescendos and decrescendos.
Tone	Failing Poor sound. Needs more bow, better weight distribution, needs better contact point. Keep left hand secure for good sound	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	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	Failing 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 management is 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. Bow management is correct most of the time	Above Grade Level All bowings and articulations are observed. Bow management is consistently correct.
Left Hand	Failing 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, limiting success.	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	Failing 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

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