iRubric: Story Music Composition rubric

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Story Music Composition Story Music Composition Composition project using Finale (and your own instrument) to create appropriate music to match the actions and/or characters of a short story about musical concepts. Rubric Code: X9A3B3 By mcilroye Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Music Type: Project Grade Levels: K-5

Film Music Composition
	Not so great 1 pts	A good try 2 pts	You have a good understanding 3 pts	You have taken the ideas further 4 pts
Appropriate Choices	Not so great The music does not generally match the action and mood in the scene.	A good try The music has some interesting ideas that sometimes support the action and mood in the scene. The choice of instruments matches the mood fairly well.	You have a good understanding The music has interesting ideas and demonstrates creativity to mostly match the action and mood in the scene. The choice of instruments matches the mood well.	You have taken the ideas further The music has interesting ideas and demonstrates creativity to match the action and mood in the scene. The choice of instruments matches the mood well. The scene is enhanced by the music.
Use of Layers / Balance	Not so great The music chops and changes a lot. There are too many layers that don't go together so the piece sounds confusing.	A good try The music has some ideas that go together well. Some layers do not combine well or are not placed well.	You have a good understanding The music has layers that work well together and match the scene. Most texture choices are pleasing for the listener.	You have taken the ideas further The music layers combine very well to match the scene. The texture created fits the mood and is pleasing to to the listener.
Non-traditional notation	Not so great There is no evidence of using solfege to record the piece.	A good try There is some evidence of using solfege to record the piece, though there are mistakes.	You have a good understanding Most of the piece has been recorded accurately using solfege.	You have taken the ideas further The piece has been recorded accurately using solfege with no mistakes.
Traditional notation	Not so great The notation is difficult to read and notes and rests are not recorded accurately. No markings such as dynamics, tempo and key signature are included.	A good try The notation is readable and notes and rests are recorded mostly correctly. Some markings such as dynamics, tempo and key signature are included	You have a good understanding The notation is well presented and notes and rests are recorded correctly. Markings include dynamics, tempo and key signature.	You have taken the ideas further The notation is well presented and is imaginative in how the notes and rests are used. Markings include dynamics, tempo and key signature.