Live Classical/ Jazz Concert Report (Essay)

Evaluation Rubric - Live Classical/Jazz Concert Report (Essay)

CATEGORY 4 – Accomplished 3 - Competent 2 – Developing 1 - Beginning

Basic Information

Student includes the "who, what, when, where" and gives a descriptive general overview of the concert in the opening paragraph, giving insight into their opinion of the concert.

Student includes the "who, what, when, where" and gives a complete overview of the concert in the opening paragraph.

Student gives 3 of the 4 "who, what, when, where" and gives an incomplete overview of the concert in the opening paragraph

Student gives only 2 of the 4 "who, what, when and where," or does not give an overview of the concert in the opening paragraph.

Reaction Student provides a descriptive reaction to the concert, using specific and detailed comments regarding musicians' performance. Student states in musical terms their favorite and least favorite pieces.

Student provides a general reaction to the concert, using specific and detailed comments regarding musicians' performance. Student states their favorite and least favorite piece and is able to give a general musical explanation.

Student provides a general reaction to the concert. Comments regarding musicians' performance are general. Student states their favorite and least favorite piece but does not give an explanation.

The student does not provide a general reaction to the concert. There are few comments regarding musicians' performance. Student does not state their preferences for pieces.

Music Student consistently and correctly addresses musical elements and concepts of the music (Genre, style period, melody, rhythm, dynamics, tone color, harmony, texture, form, etc.).

Student correctly addresses at least five (5) musical elements and concepts of the music.

Student correctly addresses at least three (3) musical elements and concepts of the music.

Student correctly addresses less than three (3) musical elements and concepts of the music.

Conventions mechanics,

spelling, sentence

structure, word forms

No serious errors; few minor errors.

A few errors which do not interfere with meaning.

Some serious errors that may interfere with meaning.

Many serious errors, which persistently interfere with meaning.

Organization includes:

appropriate length, order

(logical, chronological

etc.) and transitions

Well-organized with appropriate structure and smooth transitions.

Generally well-organized; clear and logical flow of ideas. Fulfills the assignment.

Some structure and order evident; minimally, an introduction, body & conclusion present.

No clear structure; little or no evidence to support position; incoherent.

Each category is worth up to 20 points

4 = 20 points 3 = 15 points 2 = 10 points 1 = 5 points

Letter Conversion

90 - 100% = A 80 - 89% = B 70 - 79% = C 60 - 69% = D below 60% = F