(SAMPLE) PLAYING EXAM GRADING RUBRIC

NAME: ________________________________________________ DATE: ________________

INSTRUMENT: ____________________ SELECTION: _______________________________

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ______________________________________________________

FUNDAMENTALS	(5)	(4-3)	(2-1)	POINTS
Right Hand Position
Left Hand Position
Posture
PERFORMANCE	(5)	(3-4)	(2-1)	POINTS
Intonation
Rhythm
Accuracy of Notes
Bowings
Style
Tone Quality
Expression
			Score (out of 50)
			Grade:

Comments:

DEFINITIONS OF PLAYING EXAM RUBRIC POINTS

Right Hand Position: 

1- 2         Student does not demonstrate correct placement of fingers or functional bow hold

3-4          Student demonstrates correct finger placement, but not all aspects are correct

5              Student demonstrates consistent finger placement and functional bow hold

Left Hand Position:

1-2          Left hand and arm are completely incorrect

                3-4          Left arm is in correct position but wrist/hand do not address instrument correctly

5              Left arm is fully functional

Posture:

1-2          Posture is not lengthened or balanced

                3-4          Posture is lengthened and balanced, but instrument is not held correctly

                5-7          Posture and instrument position are consistently correct and functional

Intonation:

                1-2          Intonation is consistently incorrect

                3-4          Student has general sense of intonation but is inconsistent in finger placement

                5              Finger placement is consistent and basic intonation is accurate

Rhythm:

                1-2          Student does not keep a steady beat

                3-4          Student keeps a steady beat but does not display a sense of meter

                5              Student keeps a steady beat AND displays a sense of meter

 Accuracy of Notes:

1-2          Multiple errors are present; student unable to play notes correctly; may indicate lack of preparation or material that is too difficult

                3-4          Student performs with control, although some errors are present

                5              Student performs with complete mastery of notes; no errors

Bowings:

                1-2          Bowing and articulation markings are not followed

                3-4          Student plays with correct bowings

                5              Student plays with correct bowings and articulations

Style:

                1-2          Performance does not exhibit elements of the correct style

                3-4          Student performs with appropriate stylistic techniques

                5              Student displays a mastery of the piece’s style

Tone Quality:

                1-2          Tone quality is unfocused; surface sound; or inconsistent

                3-4          Student produces correct basic tone

                5              Tone quality is consistent; student is able to control tone using bow placement, speed and weight.

Expression:

                1-2          Student plays without expression or phrasing

                3-4          Basic elements of phrasing are correct

                5              Student plays with correct phrasing, articulation