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Folk Tune Arrangement Project 
Synthesize knowledge of the elements of music by arranging a folk tune through composition and written analysis. Use a simple folk tune (Jolly Good Fellow) in order to experiment with the art of arranging music. Write a short essay that explains the cognitive process involved, addresses the essential question, and provides an opinion about the enduring understanding statement.
Rubric Code: ZA25WW
By cmerriman
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Subject: Music  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
What inspires someone to create a piece of music?

ENDURING UNDERSTANDING:
Original compositions are grounded in prior technical knowledge.

NJCCS: 1.1.8.B.1Analyze the application of the elements of music through composition.
CONTENT STANDARD 4:
Composing and arranging music.

20 points maximum = 100%
5 points minimum = 25%
  Distinguished

High Quality

1 pts

Proficient

Adequate

2 pts

Basic

Work in Progress

3 pts

Unsatisfactory

Needs Improvement

4 pts

Written Statement

Distinguished

The written statement articulated the method and goals clearly and effectively. The essential question is answered and an opinion was formed regarding the enduring understanding.
Proficient

The written statement articulated the method and goals but some information was missing.
Basic

The written statement articulated the method and goals to some extent but had significant information missing.
Unsatisfactory

The written statement was not complete.
Compositional Creativity

Distinguished

The arrangement shows excellent creativity in altering the music elements (expression, dynamics, articulation, key signature/ time signature) from the original idea. The original tune is cleverly new, but recognizable.
Proficient

The arrangement shows enough creativity in altering the music elements from the original idea. The original tune is still recognizable.
Basic

The arrangement lacks creativity in altering the music elements (expression, dynamics, articulation, key signature/ time signature) from the original idea. The original tune is somewhat noticeable.
Unsatisfactory

The arrangement is very unclear. The original tune is unrecognizable.
Rhythmic Comprehension

Distinguished

A strong rhythmic flow is present and the rhythm flows well with the melody. The rhythms are cohesive with the given time signature.
Proficient

A stable rhythmic flow is present and the song makes musical sense.
Basic

A rhythmic flow is apparent, but needs more development. Review if rhythmic duration is needed.
Unsatisfactory

The rhythm is either unsynchronized or doesn't make musical sense. Review of rhythm duration is necessary.
Replication

Distinguished

The notation replica is extremely neat. Great pride is shown in the composition. All the musical elements (expression, dynamics, articulation, key signature/ time signature, clef & bar lines) are notated exactly as the original.
Proficient

The notation replica is mostly neat and/or is missing at least 1 musical element listed within the "distinguished" category.
Basic

The notation replica is mostly neat and/or is missing at least 2 of the main musical elements listed within the "distinguished" category.
Unsatisfactory

The notation replica is messy and/or is missing at least 3 of the main musical elements listed with in the "distinguished" category.
Overall Effectiveness

Distinguished

The composition shows excellent effectiveness in neatness and comprehension for musical notation.
Proficient

The composition shows decent effectiveness in neatness and comprehension for musical notation.
Basic

The composition shows some effectiveness in neatness and comprehension for musical notation.
Unsatisfactory

The composition shows little effectiveness. The project was unorganized. Overall comprehension for musical notation needs improvement.



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  • Composing, arranging, music, notation, transcription

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