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Music Ensemble Performance Rubric 
Group Ensemble Assessment
Rubric Code: HX42346
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Public Rubric
Subject: Music  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE RUBRIC
  Poor

0 pts

Fair

0 pts

Good

0 pts

Superior

0 pts

NOTE ACCURACY

Poor

Wrong notes distract from ensemble's performance
Fair

Notes are correct in some parts
Good

Almost all notes are accurate throughout performance
Superior

Notes are accurate in all parts throughout entire performance
RHYTHM / TEMPO

Poor

Tempo is inconsistent and/or rhythms are not accurately played
Fair

Inaccuracies with rhythm or fluctuation of tempo distracts from performance
Good

Rhythms and tempo are accurately performed
Superior

Rhythms between ensemble members are cohesive and tempo is steady or, if there are fluctuations in tempo, it is due to intentional interpretation and all performers are together
BALANCE/INTONATION

Poor

Some parts not audible, or too loud; pitches are out of tune with each other
Fair

Balance of ensemble is sporadic or sometimes out of tune
Good

Blend, intonation, and balance good throughout most of the piece
Superior

Good blend and balance throughout; demonstrate understanding of each person's role to the whole sound
MUSICALITY / STYLE

Poor

Music is performed with no regard to written or implied stylistic indications - performers seemingly unaware of "role" throughout piece
Fair

Music is performed with some stylistic indications - performers sometimes aware of "role" and adjust accordingly
Good

All ensemble members interpret written articulations in the same style and the style is appropriate for genre of music being performed
Superior

Ensemble performs unified and appropriate written and implied articulations and style elements throughout entire piece
OVERALL PREPAREDNESS

Poor

Individuals have not mastered their own parts well enough to facilitate group performance. Group is not ready for a public performance
Fair

Individual parts are prepared but the ensemble lacks cohesiveness. Group is approaching necessary level for public performance
Good

Ensemble sound prevails over individual members with a unified group presentation. Group is prepared for public performance
Superior

Ensemble performs as a single unit in every aspect



Keywords:
  • instrumental, performance, ensemble, chamber

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