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Sixth Grade Orchestra Playing Test Rubric 
Can-Can A and B Parts 11/29/12
Rubric Code: V673A4
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Subject: Music  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Novice

1 pts

Nearing Proficient

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Posture/ Position

Novice

Poor posture. In back of chair, slouching, and/or legs crossed. Instrument position is incorrect. Needs individual attention.
Nearing Proficient

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

Very good posture. Sits up and off the back of chair with feet flat on the floor. Instrument position mostly correct.
Advanced

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

Novice

No obvious sense of pulse. Many rhythms are incorrect. Needs individual attention.
Nearing Proficient

Inconsistent pulse. Some rhythms are incorrect.
Proficient

Basic sense of pulse. Most/all rhythms are correct.
Advanced

Consistently steady pulse. All rhythms performed exactly as written in the music.
Left Hand/ Intonation

Novice

Poor left hand shape, left arm, and/ or intonation. Needs individual attention.
Nearing Proficient

Some problems with left hand shape, left arm, and/ or intonation.
Proficient

Mostly good left hand shape and left arm. Most/all notes in tune.
Advanced

Excellent, relaxed left hand shape and arm. Every note sounds in tune.
Note Accuracy

Novice

Many note errors. Sounds unpracticed. Needs individual attention.
Nearing Proficient

Fair note accuracy. Several notes missed. Needs more practice at home.
Proficient

Good note accuracy. Zero to two notes missed, but did not detract from the performance.
Advanced

Excellent note accuracy. All notes performed exactly as written in the music.
Tone/ Bow Technique

Novice

No ringing tones. Bow use is tentative with a weak sound. Bow hold and contact point need work. Needs individual attention.
Nearing Proficient

Some ringing tones. Bow use is somewhat confident, but bow hold and contact point need improvement.
Proficient

Many ringing tones. Bow use is confident with a strong sound. Bow is usually straight and on the highway. Bow hold is correct but may be slightly tight.
Advanced

Excellent ringing notes. Bow use is very confident with a strong sound. Bow is always straight and on the highway. Bow hold is correct and relaxed.
Professionalism

Novice

Behavior is very disrespectful/ distracting to others. Does not use time productively while listening to others.
Nearing Proficient

Behavior is somewhat disrespectful/ distracting to others. Does not use time productively while listening to others.
Proficient

Respectful audience member. Uses time productively before performing and "appears interested" afterwards
Advanced

Respectful and supportive. Encourages others.Uses time productively before performing and "appears interested" afterwards



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