Master Rubric Categories

Composition/ Performance
Expression
Technique
Contribution to Work Environment
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
Composition/ Performance
4
3
2

Balance &
Blend

All parts can be

heard at the
appropriate dynamic
level without
individual voices
standing out

Either one
individual voice is
not blending or
one part is
weak/strong.

More than one

individual voice is
not blending or
more than one part
is weak/strong.

Some parts
cannot be heard
with individual
voices being
heard.

Poise/Facial
Expression

Performer is
engaged and
appropriately
expressing the
content of each
piece of music.

Performer is
engaged and but
not consistent
with expression.

Performer is
engaged but lacks
expression

Performer is not
engaged and
does not show
expression.

General
Performance
Conduct

Focused
Dressed well

Not always
focused,
Dressed well

Wandering
attention,
Not ready to begin
Dressed nicely, but
not according to
expectation

Talking during
performance,
Not watching
director,
Did not dress
appropriately

Expression
3

Interpretation
Musicianship
Dynamics

All dynamics
are clear

At least 3 dynamic
levels used

Some change evident

Not present

Style

Music is
performed
stylistically
correct

Music is performed
stylistically correct
with minor
imperfections

Music is performed
occasionally stylistically
correct

Music is not
performed
stylistically
correct.

Phrasing

All phrases
are correctly
executed.

Most phrases are

correctly executed
with 1 to 3 minor
errors.

50% of phrases are

correctly executed.
Repeated phrases are
consistently performed
incorrectly.

Most phrases
executed
incorrectly.
Breathing does
not align.

Tempo

Nailed it!

Pulling or slowing

Not with director,

1 or more performers off
from group

Not together as
an ensemble,
multiple tempos

Technique
3

Diction/Articulatio
n

Vowels are
uniform and
diction is crisp
and uniform/
Articulation is
well executed
and stylistically
correct

The majority of the

vowels are uniform
and the majority of
the consonants are
present/
Articulation is well
executed with
minor stylistic
errors

Vowels and
consonants are
uniform and heard
less than 50% of
the time/
Articulation lacks
in contrast and
stylistic sensitivity,
or does not line
up with in the
ensemble

Vowels are not

uniform and
consonants are
lacking/
Articulation
lacks contrast,
stylistic
sensitivity, and
uniformity

Intonation

Everyone is in
tune

Certain chords are

not well adjusted

One voice sticks

out as not being
in tune

Multiple voices
are noticeably
and consistently
out of tune

All Rhythms are

accurate

Only 1-3 minor

rhythmic mistakes
occurred

Multiple rhythmic
mistakes (more
than 3 occurred)

Rhythms
completely fell
apart and
required
stopping or
landmarks to
repair

Rhythm

Posture

Sitting or
standing up
straight

Back on chair or
standing slumped

Popped hip OR
hands/arms
crossed OR
hands in pockets

Combination of
any two: popped
hip, hands/arms
crossed, hands
in pockets

Breathing

Deep
diaphragmatic
breathing

Diaphragmatic
breathing with
occasional quick
support breaths
through the phrase

Shallow breathing

Contribution to Work Environment

4
3

Shallow
breathing with
excessive
shoulder
movement

Positively supports
the work of others

Is helpful and
complimentary to
others

Is cooperative
and occasionally
complimentary.

Demonstrate
productivity and
accountability by
meeting high
expectations

Continually
strives to
improve
individual as well
as group
performance

Works above the

minimum
expectations with
little extra effort

Accepts the
minimum
expectations as
good enough
with no extra
effort applied

Does not meet

the minimum
expectations

Deliver quality job

performance on time

Performer is well
prepared

Performer is
prepared well
prepared with
slight
imperfections

Performer is
prepared but
lacks confidence
in specific
sections or
pieces

Performer is
not prepared

Regularly
attends lessons
and rehearsals,
comes prepared
with a positive
and cooperative
attitude

Is missing a
lesson, regularly
attends rehearsal,
and is
cooperative with
an occasional
negative attitude

Is missing 2 or
more lessons,
attends
rehearsal, and
cooperative with
an occasional
attitude

Is missing 2 or
more lessons,
does not attend
regular
rehearsals, has
a negative
attitude

Is nuetral and
occasionally
negative toward
others

Is negative
toward others

Demonstrate
leadership skills,
integrity, ethical
behavior, and social
responsibility while
collaborating to
achieve common
goals.
Demonstrate
commitment to
self/group/society

Adapt to various
roles and
responsibilities and
work flexibly in
climates of ambiguity
and changing
priorities.

Easily adapts to
changes.
Maintains a
positive,
supportive
attitude.

Easily adapts to
changes with
minor questioning
or complaint.

Demonstrates
minor distress or
becomes slightly
uncooperative
with change, but
remains
respectful.

Swears like a
sailor for no
good reason
and pouts.
and throws a
massive fit on
their way to the
office :D