RUBRICS

CRITERIA OUTSTANDING 4 PROFICIENT 3 DEVELOPING 2 AMATEUR 1

RHYTHM Executes all rhythms Executes all rhythms Executes most rhythms Executes some rhythms
with precision and accurately in steady accurately, varying tempo accurately, varying tempo
fluency in proper, steady tempo. when necessary to when necessary to
tempo. accommodate unfamiliar accommodate unfamiliar
section. section.
DYNAMICS Consistently produce Generally produce Inconsistently produce Produce unrecognizable
appropriate dynamics in dynamics at dynamics at appropriate dynamics
a distinct and sensitive appropriate levels. levels.
manner.
TONE Performs effectively with Performs appropriate, Often performs use of Starts to develop
emphasis on appropriate unchanging tone quality appropriate, unchanging appropriate unchanging
tone quality selection. selection tone quality selection tone quality selection
MUSICALITY/INTERPRET Performs Instinctive Performs appropriate Often demonstrates Starts to demonstrate
ATION appropriate interpretation of piece appropriate interpretation of appropriate interpretation
interpretation of piece using facial expression, piece using facial of piece using facial
using facial expression, physical gestures and expression, physical expression, physical
physical gestures, and verbalized textual gestures, and verbalized gestures, and verbalized
verbalized textual meaning. textual meaning. textual meaning.
meaning.
INTONATION Articulates all notes with Generally notes are Articulates several notes Articulates unclear tones
clarity articulated clearly clearly
PROFESSIONALISM Displays Displays a minor slip in Displays appearance/attire Displays unprofessional
Appearance/attire and professional and demeanor within elements of behavior,
demeanor appearance/attire or bounds acceptable for demeanor, and/or
professionally. demeanor. student’s performances. appearance/attire.