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Seventh Grade Orchestra Playing Test Rubric 
Seventh Grade Orchestra Playing Test Rubric
Viola Hero 1-25 (all repeats) 1/24/13
Rubric Code: X93633
By e_iams
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Public Rubric
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

Rhythmic Accuracy/ Steady Pulse

Novice

No obvious sense of steady pulse. Many rhythms are incorrect. Student needs individual practice and help.
Nearing Proficient

Inconsistent pulse- rushes or drags. Some
rhythms are performed incorrectly.
Proficient

Good sense of steady pulse. Most rhythms are performed correctly.
Advanced

Excellent sense of steady pulse. Obvious subdividing happening. All rhythms performed as they were written. Could teach the rhythms to others.
Note Accuracy/ Intonation

Novice

Many note errors. May not show an understanding of accidentals, key signature, or left hand placement. Student needs individual practice and help.
Nearing Proficient

Fair note accuracy. Several notes missed or out of tune, possibly due to a missed key signature or accidental or the left hand slipping out of position.
Proficient

Very good note accuracy. One or two notes missed or out of tune, but it did not detract from the overall musical impression.
Advanced

Excellent note accuracy and intonation. Music performed as it was written on the page. Could teach the part to others.
Bowing/ Articulation

Novice

Bowings and articulations consistently missed. Weak sense of appropriate bow use and distribution. Needs individual practice and help.
Nearing Proficient

Several bowings and articulations missed. Many problems with bow distribution. Incorrect bow strokes and style.
Proficient

Most/all bowings and articulations are observed. Shows good understanding of appropriate bow strokes and style.
Advanced

All bowings and articulations are correct. Shows excellent understanding of appropriate bow strokes and style. Could teach the style to others.
Tone Quality

Novice

Playing is tentative with a weak tone. Bow contact point, bow speed, and right arm weight need individual attention.
Nearing Proficient

A resonant tone has not been developed or is inconsistent. Bow contact point, bow speed, and right arm weight need improvement.
Proficient

Tone is fairly confident and resonant. Bow contact point, bow speed, and right arm weight are appropriate for the style and dynamics of the piece.
Advanced

Tone is very confident and resonant. Bow contact point and right arm weight are excellent. Could teach others to produce a similar tone.
Dynamics

Novice

There is no obvious difference between dynamic markings.
Nearing Proficient

Many of the dynamic markings are neither observed nor obvious to the listener.
Proficient

Most of the dynamic markings are observed and obvious to the listener, including crescendos and decrescendos.
Advanced

All of the dynamic markings are obvious to the listener. The performance is expressive and shows musical sensitivity.
Professionalism

Novice

Student shows little effort to perform with correct posture, instrument position, and/or hand positions. Shows disrespect during others' performances.
Nearing Proficient

Students needs to improve posture, instrument position, and/or hand positions. Shows disrespect during others' performances.
Proficient

Student needs to improve posture, instrument position, and/or hand positions. Respectful and supportive audience member during others' performances.
Advanced

Student performs with professional posture, instrument position, and hand positions. Respectful and supportive audience member during others' performances.



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