This is an analytic rubric. The column on the left shows the dimension that is being measured in the student’s performance. The levels across the top row indicate the performance level in the dimensions. Occasionally all dimensions and performance levels are exemplified by multiple students in a single recording.
Beauty
Control
Tuning of Instrument (not used for vocalists)
Tonal Accuracy
Tempo Control
Meter
Accuracy of Durations
Pitch Accuracy
Fluency
Articulation
Tone is not characteristic of the instrument or voice part.
N/A at this time.Tone is characteristic of the instrument/voice part within comfortable ranges and/or moderately challenging passages.
View ExemplarTone is characteristic of the instrument/voice part within extended ranges and/or challenging passages.
View ExemplarsTone of the instrument/voice is characteristic throughout the performance and includes more advanced concepts such as vibrato or tone coloring.
View ExemplarsThe sound is controlled only in the simplest passages.
N/A at this time.The sound is controlled in comfortable ranges and/or moderately challenging passages.
View ExemplarThe sound is controlled in extended ranges and dynamics and/or challenging passages.
View ExemplarsThe sound is controlled throughout the performance regardless of the challenge.
View ExemplarsThe instrument is not calibrated to a standard tuning pitch.
N/A at this time.The instrument is calibrated to a standard tuning pitch but secondary tuning needs, such as individual valves, are not met.
View ExemplarThe instrument is calibrated to a standard tuning pitch throughout all the adjustable tuning elements.
View ExemplarsThe instrument is calibrated to a standard tuning pitch throughout the entire instrument, and the use of alternate fingerings to improve intonation is apparent.
View ExemplarsThe beginning and ending notes are tonally accurate.
N/A at this time.Tones within comfortable ranges for dynamics, tessitura, and technical difficulty are tonally accurate.
View ExemplarTones extending to more challenging ranges for dynamics, tessitura, and technical difficulty are tonally accurate.
View ExemplarsTones are accurate throughout the performance.
View ExemplarsTempo is not initially consistent.
N/A at this time.Tempo is initially consistent.
View ExemplarTempo is consistent with the exception of technically demanding passages.
View ExemplarsTempo is consistent throughout.
View ExemplarsMeter is not established.
N/A at this time.Meter is initially established.
View ExemplarMeter is maintained with the exception of technically demanding passages.
View ExemplarsMeter is maintained throughout.
View ExemplarsBeat level/ macrobeat patterns are accurate.
N/A at this time.Division patterns are accurate.
View ExemplarElongation patterns are accurate.
View ExemplarsAll patterns are accurate.
View ExemplarsTonality is established or beginning pitch is accurate.
N/A at this time.Stepwise diatonic pitches are accurate.
View ExemplarSkips and arpeggios are accurate.
View ExemplarsAll pitches are accurate, including chromatic pitches.
View ExemplarsStudent is able to finish the piece.
N/A at this time.Fluency flaws occur in technically modest passages.
View ExemplarFluency flaws occur only in technically demanding passages.
View ExemplarsThere are very few or no fluency flaws.
View ExemplarsThe beginnings of notes are articulated properly.
N/A at this time.Slurs are correctly executed.
View ExemplarStaccato and accent marks are correctly executed.
View ExemplarsAll articulation markings are correctly executed.
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