Rubric
Instrument Performance Rubric
Grade Level: 10th Grade • MTSS Tier: 1 (Classroom) • Session Length: 30 minutes
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Scoring Guide
4 – Exemplary
3 – Proficient
2 – Developing
1 – Beginning
Point Mapping per Criterion:
- Tone & Articulation, Intonation & Rhythm, Tempo Consistency, Dynamics & Musicality, Posture & Technique – 4 = 2 pts; 3 = 1.5 pts; 2 = 1 pt; 1 = 0.5 pts
- Effort & Improvement – 4 = 20 pts; 3 = 15 pts; 2 = 10 pts; 1 = 5 pts
Total Points Possible: 30
Performance Criteria
| Criterion (Max Points) | 4 – Exemplary | 3 – Proficient | 2 – Developing | 1 – Beginning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tone & Articulation (2 pts) | Crisp attacks and releases; articulation is even and clear across all registers. | Generally clear articulation; one or two uneven attacks/releases. | Inconsistent attacks; occasional slurring or choking. | Muffled or uneven articulation; listener struggles to follow. |
| Intonation & Rhythm (2 pts) | Perfectly in tune and rhythmically precise throughout. | Minor pitch or rhythmic slips (1–2 occurrences). | Noticeable out-of-tune notes or rhythmic errors (3–4 occurrences). | Frequent intonation and rhythm errors that distract the listener. |
| Tempo Consistency (2 pts) | Steady pulse; expressive flexibility used tastefully. | Steady with 1–2 minor hesitations. | Fluctuations in tempo; several hesitations or rushes. | Erratic tempo; many hesitations or uncontrollable rushes. |
| Dynamics & Musicality (2 pts) | Demonstrates full dynamic range and expressive phrasing; highly engaging. | Good dynamic control; some phrases lack contrast. | Limited dynamics; phrasing feels mechanical. | No clear dynamic contrast or phrasing; performance is flat. |
| Posture & Technique (2 pts) | Exemplary posture; hand position and embouchure support tone, endurance, and agility. | Generally good posture; occasional tension or hand/embouchure slips. | Inconsistent posture; tension impacts tone or technical facility. | Poor posture; hand position or embouchure hinders performance. |
| Effort & Improvement (20 pts) | Outstanding dedication; consistently applies feedback and shows significant, measurable growth. | Regular effort; applies most feedback and demonstrates steady progress. | Occasional effort; applies some feedback but progress is uneven. | Minimal effort; little to no application of feedback or improvement. |
Sample Effort-Based Feedback
• 4 – Exemplary: “Your daily articulation exercises are paying off—each note is crisp and your tone is very confident!”
• 3 – Proficient: “Great steady work today; your attacks are clear. Let’s focus next on smoothing out the upper register slurs.”
• 2 – Developing: “Good start on the scale drills; adding a daily 5-minute long-tone routine will help stabilize your tone and intonation.”
• 1 – Beginning: “I appreciate your effort—let’s commit to a 5-minute practice goal each day, focusing on basic articulation patterns and steady pulse.”
Total Score & Feedback
Total Points (out of 30): _____
Strengths:
Areas for Growth:
Teacher Comments:
Student Self-Reflection:
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