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Performance Rubric
Sophisticated
Understanding
25 pts
Substantial
Understanding
21 pts
Accuracy
-Pulse
-Notes
-Rhythms
-Fingering
Consistently correct
pulse, notes,
rhythms, and
fingerings.
Demonstrates clear
understanding of
techniques taught in
lessons.
Infrequent errors in
notes, rhythms,
fingerings, pulse. A
few minor technical
problems. Shows
clear understanding
of most techniques
taught in lessons.
Posture & Playing
Position
-Posture
-Fingerings
-Wrist, Hand, Arm
Articulation &
Expression
-Style elements
-Interpretation
-Phrasing
-Dynamics
-Accuracy
-Details
-Pedal
Consistently uses
correct finger, wrist,
hand, posture, and
arm positions.
A few minor
problems with
fingering, wrist, hand,
posture, and arm
positioning.
Demonstrates some
understanding and
progress regarding
correct style,
interpretation,
phrasing, and
dynamics as it relates
to the style and
period of the piece.
Preparation &
Proficiency
- How has the
student prepared for
the performances?
Demonstration of
thorough preparation
in all aspects of the
assignment for this
performance. Strong
evidence of a daily
commitment towards
preparation the
material. The
student is meeting
his/her potential as
an independent
music maker.
Comments:
Grade: _____ / 25
Demonstrates clear
understanding and
significant progress
regarding correct
style, interpretation,
phrasing, and
dynamics as it relates
to the style and
period of the piece.
Demonstration of
thorough preparation
in most aspects of the
assignment for this
performance.
Evidence of a severalday commitment
towards preparing
the material. The
student is close to
meeting his/her
potential as an
independent music
maker.
Name __________________________________
Date ___________________________________
Partial/Incomplete
Understanding
19 pts
Misunderstanding or
Incomplete Work
16 pts
A lack of consistently
correct notes, rhythms,
pulse, and fingerings.
Student may rush or
slow technically difficult
passages.
Inconsistently shows
understanding of some
techniques taught in
lessons.
Often uses incorrect
posture, finger, wrist,
hand, arm positions.
Many inaccurate
notes, rhythms,
fingerings, and pulse.
Technical passages are
weak. May be abrupt
stops.
Does not shows clear
understanding of
techniques taught in
lessons.
Little understanding of
correct posture, finger,
wrist, hand, or arm
positions.
Not consistent in
executing correct style,
interpretation,
phrasing, and dynamics.
Often has a sound that
does not flow.
Lack of understanding
in executing correct
style, interpretation,
phrasing, and
dynamics.
Demonstration of some
preparation in multiple
aspects of the
assignment for this
performance. Evidence
of a few-day
commitment towards
preparing the material.
While the student is
capable of working
towards his/her
potential as an
independent music
maker, the performance
reflects only some
effort towards this goal.
Demonstration of little
or no preparation for
this performance.
Evidence of minimal or
last-minute practice
towards preparing the
material. While the
student is capable of
working towards
his/her potential as an
independent music
maker, this
performance reflects
minimal effort towards
that goal.