TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

Department of Music

Applied Assessment Rubric

Percussion

Date: ___________ Name: ________________________________________ Major: ________________________ Concentration _________________________

Repertoire: 1st Piece ______________________________ 2

nd Piece ______________________________ 3

rd Piece ______________________________

SNARE DRUM: Exemplary (4) Proficient (3) Emerging (2) Basic (1) Unsatisfactory (0) Score

Tone Consistency, grip, stick

choice, projection, articulation and stroke: type/height/placement

Professional quality is evident. Most choices are appropriate. Many choices are

appropriate.

Some choices are

appropriate.

Little or no regard for

choices made.

Musicality Style, Phrasing, and Dynamics

The student transcends the

printed page and creates a

musical moment. Professional

quality is evident.

Mostly appropriate choices

are made in regard to style,

phrasing, and dynamics.

Many appropriate choices

are made in regard to style,

phrasing, and dynamics.

Some appropriate choice

are made in regard to

style, phrasing, and

dynamics.

The piece(s) are played as

merely a succession of

notes.

Time Tempo is adequate and steady

(when appropriate)

Tempo(s) are metronomically

perfect.

Tempo(s) are within 5 beats

per measure of the correct

tempo and are steady

throughout the jury.

Tempo(s) are within 10

beats per minute of the

correct tempo and are

steady most of the time.

Tempo(s) are within 20

beats per minute of the

correct tempo and while

steady at times are

inconsistent.

Tempo(s) are too slow or

too fast and are not steady.

Rhythmic Accuracy There are no blatant rhythmic

inaccuracies and the overall

performance is clear.

Only one or two rhythmic

inaccuracies occur during the

jury. The overall

performance is clear.

Minimal rhythmic

deficiencies may occur with

minimal detraction from the

overall performance.

Some rhythms are

performed incorrectly.

They detract from the

overall performance.

Many rhythms are

performed incorrectly. The

performance is disrupted.

Total 11 or higher to pass Senior level 8 or higher to pass 4th

semester

4 or higher to pass entry

level

3 or below

TIMPANI: Exemplary (4) Proficient (3) Emerging (2) Basic (1) Unsatisfactory (0) Score

Tone Consistency, grip, mallet

choice, projection, articulation and stroke: type/height/placement

Professional quality is evident. Most choices are appropriate. Many choices are

appropriate.

Some choices are

appropriate.

Little or no regard for

choices made.

Musicality Style, Phrasing, and Dynamics

The student transcends the

printed page and creates a

musical moment. Professional

quality is evident.

Mostly appropriate choices

are made in regard to style,

phrasing, and dynamics.

Many appropriate choices

are made in regard to style,

phrasing, and dynamics.

Some appropriate choice

are made in regard to

style, phrasing, and

dynamics.

The piece(s) are played as

merely a succession of

notes.

Time Tempo is adequate and steady

(when appropriate)

Tempo(s) are metronomically

perfect.

Tempo(s) are within 5 beats

per measure of the correct

tempo and are steady

throughout the jury.

Tempo(s) are within 10

beats per minute of the

correct tempo and are

steady most of the time.

Tempo(s) are within 20

beats per minute of the

correct tempo and while

steady at times are

inconsistent.

Tempo(s) are too slow or

too fast and are not steady.

Tuning Accuracy and speed The student tunes very quickly

and all pitches are correct.

The student tunes quickly;

starting pitches are correct,

most changes are correct.

The student tunes slowly,

but most pitches are correct.

Few pitches are correct. No pitches are correct.

Rhythmic Accuracy There are no blatant rhythmic

inaccuracies and the overall

performance is clear.

Only one or two rhythmic

inaccuracies occur during the

jury. The overall

performance is clear.

Minimal rhythmic

deficiencies may occur with

minimal detraction from the

overall performance.

Some rhythms are

performed incorrectly.

They detract from the

overall performance.

Many rhythms are

performed incorrectly. The

performance is disrupted.

Total 14 or higher to pass Senior level 10 or higher to pass 4th

semester

5 or higher to pass entry

level

4 or below

MARIMBA: Exemplary (4) Proficient (3) Emerging (2) Basic (1) Unacceptable (0) Score

Tone Consistency, grip, mallet

choice, projection, articulation and stroke: type/height/placement

Professional quality is evident.

Displays total command of 4-

mallet technique.

Most choices are appropriate.

Displays solid 4-mallet

technique.

Many choices are

appropriate. Displays basic

knowledge/control of 4-

mallet technique.

Some choices are

appropriate. Little or no

experience with 4-mallets.

Little or no regard for

choices made.

Musicality Style, Phrasing, and Dynamics

The student transcends the

printed page and creates a

musical moment. Professional

quality is evident.

Mostly appropriate choices

are made in regard to style,

phrasing, and dynamics.

Many appropriate choices

are made in regard to style,

phrasing, and dynamics.

Some appropriate choice

are made in regard to

style, phrasing, and

dynamics.

The piece(s) are played as

merely a succession of

notes.

Time Tempo is adequate and steady (when appropriate)

Tempo(s) are metronomically

perfect.

Tempo(s) are within 5 beats

per measure of the correct

tempo and are steady

throughout the jury.

Tempo(s) are within 10

beats per minute of the

correct tempo and are

steady most of the time.

Tempo(s) are within 20

beats per minute of the

correct tempo and while

steady at times are

inconsistent.

Tempo(s) are too slow or

too fast and are not steady.

Note Accuracy There are no blatant note

inaccuracies and the overall

performance is clear.

Only one or two rhythmic

inaccuracies occur during the

jury. The overall

performance is clear.

Minimal note may occur

with minimal detraction

from the overall

performance.

Many missed notes that

noticeably mar the

performance/

demonstration.

Enough missed notes to

convey that the performer

does not have adequate

command of the

demonstrated work/exercise

Rhythmic Accuracy There are no blatant rhythmic

inaccuracies and the overall

performance is clear.

Only one or two rhythmic

inaccuracies occur during the

jury. The overall

performance is clear.

Minimal rhythmic

deficiencies may occur with

minimal detraction from the

overall performance.

Some rhythms are

performed incorrectly.

They detract from the

overall performance.

Many rhythms are

performed incorrectly. The

performance is disrupted

Total 14 or higher to pass Senior level 10 or higher to pass 4th

semester

5 or higher to pass entry

level

4 or below

SIGHT READING: Exemplary (4) Proficient (3) Emerging (2) Basic (1) Unacceptable (0) Score

The tempo and style used are ideal. All rhythms and notes are correct.

The assigned piece is played

musically and with proper technique.

The appropriate tempo and style are used. Rhythms and notes are

correct with one or two

exceptions. Careful attention is paid to dynamics, phrasing and

articulations.

The tempo and style are within acceptable limits. Few rhythms

and notes are incorrect.

Musicality issues are addressed.

The tempo and style approximate what should be

present. Most rhythms and

notes are correct. Attention is paid to the musicality

indicated in the score.

The tempo and/or style are inappropriate. Many rhythms

and/or notes are incorrect.

There is no attention paid to the musicality indicated in the

score.

SCALES: Exemplary (4) Proficient (3) Emerging (2) Basic (1) Unacceptable (0) Score

Selected two-octave scales (major,

minor, and chromatic with

appropriate arpeggios) are performed with 100% accuracy and at an

appropriate tempo on the first

attempt.

Selected two-octave scales

(major, minor, and chromatic

with appropriate arpeggios) are performed with a 95% accuracy

and at an appropriate tempo on

the first attempt.

Selected two-octave scales

(major, minor, and chromatic

with appropriate arpeggios) are performed with an 80%

accuracy and at an appropriate

tempo.

One-octave major scales are

performed with 75% accuracy

and at an appropriate tempo.

Scales are performed with less

than 60% accuracy and/or at an

inappropriate tempo.

Comments:

_____________________________________________

Individual completing this form 6/2/11