iRubric: Fairfield Orchestra Performance Rubric

Excellent posture. Sits up on edge of chair with feet flat on the floor. Instrument position is excellent.

Good posture. Sits away from back of chair with feet flat on the floor. Instrument position mostly correct.

Posture needs improvement. Sitting at back of chair, slouching, and/or legs crossed. Instrument position needs improvement.

Poor posture. Slouching and feet are not flat on the floor. Instrument position is incorrect. Needs individual attention.

Excellent, relaxed left hand shape. Fingers are curved and intonation is good. All notes are played correctly.

Mostly good left hand shape. Fingers are somewhat curved and intonation is mostly good. Almost all notes are correct.

Some problems with left hand shape. Fingers are not curved consistently and/or intonation is poor. Some notes are incorrect.

Poor left hand shape. Fingers are flat and intonation is very poor. Several notes are wrong. Needs individual attention.

Excellent ringing tones. Playing is very confident with a strong sound. Bow is straight. Bow hold is correct and relaxed.

Some ringing tones. Playing is fairly confident with a somewhat strong sound. Bow is usually straight. Bow hold is mostly correct but may be slightly tight/incorrect.

Few ringing tones. Playing is somewhat secure with a weakened sound. Bow contact point is inconsistent. Bow hold needs improvement.

No ringing tones. Playing is tentative with a weak sound. Bow contact point is inconsistent and bow hold is poor. Needs individual attention.