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Audition Rubric
Group Assessment Rubric for Instrumental Music in Grades 4-12
0-6 points 7 points 8 points 9 points 10 points
Performance is Unacceptable Performance is Weak Performance is Fair Performance is Good Performance is Exceptional

Some members know their

parts, the ensemble does not Most ensemble members
consistently sound as a excute their parts very well All ensemble members have
There are many mistakes cohesive unit, and (phrases, rhythms, mastered their parts (phrases,
The song form is not apparent, from most or all members, occasionally stop. The articulations), play at a rhythms, articulations) and play at
there is frequent stopping, poor frequent stopping, and the technical level is fair. Many good technical level, and the highest technical level, and
excecution, and no integrated song form is unclear. There players are not comfortable have a good ensemble have an integrated ensemble
ensemble sound. It is apparent is no cohesive ensemble on their parts, and there is sound. Most members are sound. All members are positively
that players do not know their sound, and is technically not an integrated ensemble contributing to the contributing to the performance
parts. weak. sound. performance. and focused

The following elements are considered for group evaluation:

Ensemble Blend
Overall balance of each section/member and sensitivity to the musical actions of the group
Attention to tone quality and intonation

Technical Execution
Rhythmic Accuracy
Melodic Accuracy
Harmonic Accuracy
Appropriate Articulation

Presence and Creativity (if applicable)

Level of transcendence /perceived connection to the music
Improvisational creativity
Charismatic approach