Music Skill Criteria

Vocal Skill                                              

§ Pitch

§ Tone

§ Posture

§ Diction

Instrumental Skill

For body percussion, rhythmic instruments, and melodic instruments

§ Steady beat

§ Pattern-Division/ Elongation

§ Hand or body position/ technique

§ Pitch (if applicable)

Literacy Content

Separate criteria will be made for each individual assignment

§ Form/Symbols

§ Notation

§ Improvisation

§ Composition

§ Cultural Context

§ Historical Context

Citizenship

§ Cooperation

§ Participation

§ Preparedness for class (Bringing supplies, recorders, and books as needed and music folders to class)

§ Compliance with classroom and school rules

Music Skill Rubrics

Vocal Skill Rubric

5 (Excellent) Matches pitch consistently with good posture, clear tone, and diction.

4 (Good) Most of the criteria are present, but one is missing.

3 (Average) Matches some of the criteria, but two are missing.

2 (Below Average) Only matches one of the criteria.

1 (Unsatisfactory) Matches none of the specified criteria.

Instrumental Skill Rubric

5 (Excellent) Consistently shows control of the steady beat and rhythmic and melodic patterns with good tone, proper posture and technique.

4 (Good) Shows one of the components, but one of the criteria is missing.

3 (Average) Shows some of the criteria, but two are missing.

2 (Below Average) One of the criteria may be met, but the others are missing.

1 (Unsatisfactory) The student is still working to make the criteria present.

Literacy Rubric

5 (Excellent) Consistently shows an understanding of the concept.  Meets all criteria of the assignment.

4 (Good) Demonstrates the musical concept, but is not consistent, or is missing one criteria of the assignment.

3 (Average) Has an understanding of the musical concept, but is missing two of the criteria of the assignment.

2 (Below Average) The student shows at least one of the criteria of the assignment.

1 (Unsatisfactory) The student is still working to demonstrate an understanding of the concept.

Citizenship Rubric

5 (Excellent) Consistently works well with others as a good listener and leader, follows directions, and comes prepared to class.

4 (Good) Shows good citizenship, but may be missing one of the criteria.

3 (Average) Mostly shows good citizenship, but two of the criteria may be missing.

2 (Below Average) Is not consistent in citizenship, but one of the criteria may be present.

1 (Unsatisfactory) Needs to follow direction and cooperate with others in class.

Rubric Grading Scale

4-8 grade                                          K-3 grade

5 A+                                                 5 VG

4 B+                                                 4 S

3 B                                                    3 S

2 C+                                                 2 NI

1 D                                                   1 U