Performance Assessment Rubric
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Tone Quality Excellent tone is
achieved throughout
the performance. Tone
is uniform, consistent,
and well-controlled.
Technique Coordination,
accuracy, and
flexibility are
excellent.
Demonstrates
thorough knowledge
and command of
technique.
Rhythm/ Tempo Rhythmic accuracy
and precision are
nearly exact. Tempo is
appropriate and
consistent throughout.
Rhythmic
interpretations or
variations are
appropriate for the
selection.
Musicality/ Interpretation Stylistically accurate
and consistent
throughout. Seldom
rigid or mechanical.
Excellent and
meaningful phrasing
and interpretation.
Dynamics Excellent use of
dynamics throughout.
Full dynamic range is
demonstrated.
Memorization (Piano) Excellent
memorization and
effortless recall
throughout.
Professionalism Appearance/attire and
demeanor
professional.
Excellent tone is Strong basic approach Basic understanding
achieved most of the is demonstrated. Slow of tonal quality
time. Faults and to correct minor concepts is not yet
problems are problems. developed.
infrequent. Minor
problems are quickly
corrected.
Coordination, Technical facility is Basic problems exist
accuracy, and good most of the time. with technique. Good
flexibility are very Correct technique is technique is only
good. Demonstrates demonstrated most of demonstrated some of
excellent knowledge the time. the time.
and command of
technique.
Rhythmic accuracy Rhythmic accuracy Basic rhythmic
and precision are very and precision are accuracy is
good. Tempo is good. Demonstrates demonstrated in
appropriate and good awareness of simple passages,
consistent most of the pulse and tempo, although rapid and
time. Rhythmic although occasional complex passages are
interpretation or problems occur. weak. Tempo is not
variations are always controlled.
appropriate, with only
minor inconsistencies.
Stylistically accurate Stylistic accuracy is Very little meaningful
and consistent most of demonstrated some of stylistic interpretation
the time. Some the time. Stylistic of musical passages.
passages may lack interpretation is Style is undeveloped
stylistic interpretation demonstrated some of and inconsistent.
but do not detract the time, but is often Musical phrasing is
from the performance. rigid and mechanical. mostly mechanical
Musical phrasing is Musical phrasing is and non-musical.
natural most of the basic but not always
time. consistent.
Good use of dynamics Some successful Limited dynamic
throughout, with some attempts at basic range.
lack of dynamic dynamic variation,
control. though limited in
scope and range.
Well-memorized, a Generally well- Poorly memorized,
small flaw noticeable memorized, a minor several noticeable
to only those who noticeable flaw or memorization errors.
know the music. error.
A minor slip in Appearance/attire and Some unprofessional
professional demeanor within elements of behavior,
appearance/attire or bounds acceptable for demeanor, and/or
demeanor. student performances. appearance/attire.