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Performance Test Rubric
Pitch
3
Each note is consistently in tune relative to all other pitches
2
Occasionally there are isolated intonation errors
1
The pitch is sometimes stable but a majority of notes are sharp or flat
0
The pitch constantly shifts between sharp and flat throughout the performance
Articulation
3
All articulation markings (staccato, accent, tenuto, marcato, slur, etc.) are accurately
performed
2
Most articulation markings are accurately performed
1
Some of the articulation markings are performed inaccurately or lack clarity
0
Most of the articulation markings are performed inaccurately or lack clarity
Rhythm
3
Rhythms are accurate through the entire performance
2
1–3 rhythmic errors occur, but they do not detract from the overall performance
1
4–7 rhythmic errors occur, somewhat detracting from the overall performance
0
8 or more rhythmic errors occur, seriously detracting from the overall performance
Tempo
3
The tempo is within the range of the printed markings and contains no hesitations or
accelerations
2
Compared to the printed tempo, the performance is 10–15 beats per minute too fast or too
slow and/or contains 1–4 hesitations or accelerations
1
The tempo is more than 10–15 beats per minute too fast or too slow and/or contains 5 or
more hesitations or accelerations
0
Incorrect tempo and repeated tempo hesitations/accelerations make it difficult to perceive
the intended rhythm
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Note Accuracy
3
There are 0–2 note errors
2
There are 3–5 note errors, but they do not detract from the overall performance
1
There are 6–10 note errors, somewhat detracting from the overall performance
0
More than 10 note errors occur, significantly disrupting the flow of the music
Dynamics and Expression Markings
3
All dynamic/expression markings are clearly executed with a noticeable distinction among
each
2
Most dynamic/expression markings are clearly executed with a noticeable distinction
among each
1
A majority of dynamic/expression markings are improperly executed
0
Nearly all dynamic/expression markings are improperly executed
Tone Quality
3
The tone has a characteristic sound in all registers and a focused core to each note
2
The tone is generally characteristic and focused in all registers, but is occasionally any of
the following: thin, shrill, weak, blatty, spread, or unfocused
1
The tone is characteristic in some registers, uncharacteristic in other registers, and is often
any of the following: thin, shrill, weak, blatty, spread, or unfocused
0
The tone is uncharacteristic in most/all registers
Expression / Musicianship
3
Student plays with excellent musicianship, including the addition of expressive features
that are implied or suggested by the notation on the page
2
Student plays with good musicianship, but not necessarily with the addition of expressive
features that are implied or suggested by the notation on the page
1
Student adds expressive features that are implied or suggested by the notation on the page,
but does not present them musically
0
Student does not play musically or with ideas that are implied or suggested by the notation
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