MUSIC RUBRIC for
MATCHING PITCH
SCORE
*Assistance from teacher includes but is
not limited to:
• Singing the first pitch for the
student
• Humming the melodic line with the
student
• Having to instruct the student to
sing at a higher or lower pitch
• Reminding the student how to sit
and/or stand when singing
“4” or “O”
or “P”
“3” or “S”
or “I”
“2” or “N”
“1” or “N”
The student:
• is able to match pitch on first try
without any assistance* from the
teacher
• Uses correct sitting or standing
posture
The student:
• May need two - three tries to match
pitch
• Needs a very minimal amount of
assistance* from the teacher to
match pitch
• Requires one reminder to use the
correct sitting or standing posture
The student:
• Required several tries to match
pitch
• Required assistance* from teacher
The student:
• Was unable to match pitch after
several tries and assistance*
from teacher was necessary
MUSIC RUBRIC for:
Playing Instruments
SCORE
“4” or “O”
or “P”
“3” or “S”
or “I”
“2” or “N”
“1” or “N”
*Assistance from teacher includes, but is
not limited to:
• Teacher having to correct playing
position before or during
performance
• Teacher having to “guide”/assist
students when to play at appropriate
times
The student will:
• use correct playing technique
unassisted
• Play at appropriate time unassisted
The student:
• May need a reminder for correct
playing technique
• May play at inappropriate times
(once or twice) but is able to find
his/her way back unassisted
The Student:
• needed several reminders about
playing technique
• needs assistance* from teacher in
order to play at the appropriate
times
The student:
• Did not use the proper playing
technique, after several tries and
with assistance
• Was unable to play at appropriate
times, after several tries and with
assistance