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Tone Quality
Tone is consistently
focused, clear, and centered
throughout the range of the
instrument. Tone has a
professional quality.
Tone is focused, clear and
centered through the normal
range of the instrument.
Extremes in range
sometimes cause tone to be
less controlled. Tone quality
does not detract from the
performance.
Tone is sometimes focused,
clear and centered but often
it is uncontrolled in the
normal playing range.
Extremes in range are
usually uncontrolled. Often
the tone quality detracts
from the performance.
The tone is often not
focused, clear or centered
regardless of the range
being played, significantly
detracting from the
performance.
Intonation/Pitch Accuracy
Virtually no errors. Pitch
and not accuracy is very
precise.
The beat is secure (does not
rush or slow) and the
rhythms are accurate for the
style of music being played.
Some accurate pitches and
intonation, but there are
frequent and/or repeated
errors.
The beat is somewhat
erratic. Some rhythms are
accurate. Frequent or
repeated duration errors and
instances rushing detract
from the performance.
Very few accurate or secure
pitches and many wrong
notes.
Rhythm
Balance/Blend
Performs with an awareness
of ensemble, balanced
sound, likeness of tone
quality and consistently
matched registers.
An occasional isolated error,
but most of the time pitch
and note accuracy is correct
and secure.
The beat is secure and the
rhythms are mostly accurate.
There are a few duration
errors and instances or
rushing but these do not
detract from the
performance.
Ensemble is aware of
balance and blend. A few
inconsistencies in tone
quality and registers, but do
not detract from
performance.
Tone is usually focused,
clear and centered with
minor inconsistencies in the
normal playing range.
Extremes in range present
noticeable problems.
Occasionally the tone
detracts from the
performance.
Noticeable intonation errors
or wrong notes begin to
detract from the
performance.
The beat slows or speeds up
slightly. There are a few
duration and tempo errors
that begin to detract from
the performance.
Infrequent balance/blend
occurs. Discrepancies in
tone quality and registers
detract from the
performance.
Technique
Proper attacks, releases and
control are consistent.
Facility on the instrument is
plainly evident.
Noticeable inconsistencies
in the ensemble’s
balance/blend.
Discrepancies in tone
quality and registers begin
to detract from the
performance.
A few attacks, releases and
control issues are evident,
detracting somewhat from
the overall performance.
Awareness of balance/blend
is not evident. There is very
little awareness of tone
quality and the matching of
registers. These factors
significantly detract from
the performance.
Attacks, releases and
control issues consistently
detract from the
performance.
Interpretation/Musicianship
Performance with creative
nuance, artistry, phrasing
and expressive musical
style in response to the
score.
Markings (staccato, legato,
slur, accents, etc.) are
executed accurately as
directed by the score.
Often performs with proper
phrasing and style, but
artistry is often lacking
nuance or sufficient musical
expression.
Some markings are executed
accurately as directed by the
score, but errors begin to
detract from the
performance. Bow direction
not always uniform.
Sometimes attempts to
perform with proper musical
expression, phrasing and
style but artistry is lacking.
Rarely demonstrates
expression and style---just
plays the notes.
Many markings are not
executed accurately as
directed by the score and
noticeably detract from the
performance. Bow direction
somewhat erratic.
Markings are typically not
executed accurately. Bow
direction erratic and
significantly detracts from
the performance.
Bowing Technique
Attacks, releases and control
are usually consistent.
Facility is usually adequate
and does not detract from the
performance.
Typically performs with
nuance, artistry, phrasing
and expressive musical style.
Markings are usually
executed accurately as
directed by the score. Bow
direction is generally
uniform/following score.
Many attacks, releases and
control issues are evident,
detracting from the
performance.
Large Group Performance Rubric (WHS Music Department/So Wash Co High School Orchestras)
The beat is erratic and
rhythms seldom accurate,
significantly detracting from
the overall performance.