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High School Playing Test Rubric
Playing tests will be worth a total of 80 points based on the following criteria:
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
Technique
Lack of accuracy in
pitch, articulation,
precision.
Demonstrates basic
knowledge but
consistent major
errors
Tone production is
of a quality that
hinders from the
performance
Tone is full, rich,
and characteristic in
all registers
Interpretation
Lack of control of
tempo, phrasing,
and expression that
hinders the piece
Tone has several
flaws in basic
production
(consistently
thin/unfocused or
forced sound)
Major errors in
control of tempo,
phrasing, and
expression
Almost
demonstrates
mastery level in
piece. Minor
inconsistencies –
rarely distracting
Tone is clear in
most areas with
occasional lapses
Demonstrates
complete mastery
of the demands of
the music
Tone
Majority of piece is
played with
reasonable
technical facility.
Some incorrect
areas
Tone shows some
flaws in production
(slightly
thin/unfocused or
forced sound)
Demonstrates basic
control of tempo,
phrasing, and
expression
Demonstrates good
control of tempo,
phrasing, and
expression
Demonstrates full
control of tempo,
dynamics, phrasing,
and expression
Rhythm
Rhythms are
consistently
performed
incorrectly; clarity
essentially nonexistent
Many rhythms
performed
incorrectly or
inconsistently,
major errors
present
Most rhythm
patterns are
accurate, but errors
in precision are
present
Rhythms are nearly
accurate;
occasionally,
rhythms lack
precise
interpretation
Rhythms are
accurate and
precise throughout
the performance
Intonation
Intonation in
consistently
inaccurate and
hinders the quality
of the performance
Basic sense of
intonation is
evident, yet major
errors occur. Little
attempt to adjust
pitch
Dynamics
Dynamics are
consistently
performed
incorrectly. Volume
is essentially nonvaried
Demonstrates little
knowledge of
articulation. Most
passages are
incorrect and
unclear
Many dynamics
performed
incorrectly or
inconsistently.
Major errors
present
Demonstrates basic
knowledge of
articulation;
consistent major
errors are made
Articulation
Scales
Each scale will be worth 5 points for a maximum total of 10 points.
One point is awarded in each scale for correct
1) tempo
2) intonation
3) rhythm
4) notes
5) articulation
Intonation is
Intonation is mostly
Intonation is
somewhat accurate accurate; adjusts a
accurate in all
but consistently
few problem
ranges and registers
includes out of tune
pitches to an
notes. Adjusts
acceptable standard
pitches with some
success
Most dynamics are Demonstrates good
Demonstrates full
accurate but not as control of dynamics control of dynamics
defined and varied and minor errors in
and the
as should be
dynamic variation
performance is
are present
consistent with the
style of the piece
Most passages are
Demonstrates
Demonstrates
handled reasonably.
nearly accurate
complete accurate
Some passages
usage of the
usage of the
include incorrect or
articulation
articulation
unclear
demands of the
demands of the
articulations
piece
piece