SLO GENERAL MUSIC CONTENT RUBRIC

CRITERIA

Fully Developed
4
Adequately
Developed
3
Partially
Developed
2

Undeveloped
1



VOCAL
and
INSTRUMENTAL
PERFORMANCE
An exemplary
demonstration of
melodic and/or rhythmic
accuracy at the indicated
tempo. The performance
displays a near flawless
execution and
interpretation of melodic
and/or rhythmic patterns.

A proficient
demonstration of
melodic and/or
rhythmic accuracy at
the indicated tempo.
The performance
displays some minor
flaws in the execution
and interpretation of
melodic and/or
rhythmic patterns.
A demonstration
approaching
proficiency in melodic
and/or rhythmic
accuracy at the
indicated tempo. The
performance displays
inconsistent execution
and interpretation of
melodic and/or
rhythmic patterns.

A demonstration that
displays a lack of
proficiency in melodic
and/or rhythmic
accuracy. The
performance
demonstrates an
inability to execute and
interpret melodic and/or
rhythmic patterns.



READING /
NOTATING
An exemplary and
comprehensive
understanding of basic
music elements by using
reading and notation
skills that are
consistently
appropriate to complete
the assigned task.

An effective
understanding of basic
music elements by
using reading and
notation skills that are
mostly appropriate to
complete the assigned
task.
A minimal
understanding of basic
music elements by
using reading and
notation skills that are
less appropriate to
complete the assigned
task.
A lack of
understanding of basic
music elements and
therefore,
inappropriate reading
and notation skills to
complete the assigned
task.



LISTENING AND
RESPONDING

An exemplary and
comprehensive response
that shows a deep
understanding of the
musical skills, values,
and attitudes as applied
to the principle goal or
purpose of the task.

An effective response
that shows an adequate
understanding of the
musical skills, values,
and attitudes as applied
to the principle goal or
purpose of the task.

A basic response that
shows a minimal
understanding of the
musical skills, values,
and attitudes as applied
to the principle goal or
purpose of the task.

A response that shows a
lack of understanding
of the musical skills,
values, and attitudes as
applied to the principle
goal or purpose of the
task.




CREATING
(improvising,
composing)
An exemplary
improvisation or
composition that
demonstrates a strong
understanding and
application of music
concepts and original
ideas to the principle
goal or purpose of the
task.

An effective
improvisation or
composition that
demonstrates an
adequate
understanding and
application of music
concepts and original
ideas to the principle
goal or purpose of the
task.
An improvisation or
composition
approaching
proficiency that
demonstrates a limited
understanding and
application of music
concepts and original
ideas to the principle
goal or purpose of the
task.
An improvisation or
composition that
demonstrates a lack of
understanding and
application of music
concepts and original
ideas to the principle
goal or purpose of the
task.