CONCERT REVIEW

Content

44-50 points

Demonstrates attentive listening and understanding of musical terms. Employs musical language effectively and correctly. Contains thoughtful responses to the music

38-43 points.

Demonstrates listening and understanding of some musical terms. A musical term or two may be used incorrectly. Responds to the music generally .

30-37 points

Demonstrates superficial attention to the music. Uses musical terminology on a very basic level. Does not respond to the music in a meaningful way.

0-29 points

It’s apparent that the student did not pay attention to the concert. Doesn’t use appropriate musical terminology. Does not give a thoughtful response to the music.

50 points

Organization

23-25 points

Thoughts are well organized. There is an introduction, followed by detailed descriptions of two to four pieces, followed by a conclusion. Paragraphs are between three and six sentences, with smooth transitions.

Meets the minimum word count.

19-22 points

Somewhat organized. Includes introduction and conclusion. Paper is broken into paragraphs. Transitions between sections are choppy. Paragraphs are not ordered logically.

14-18 points

Doesn't contain an introduction and/or conclusion. Thoughts are not split into logical paragraphs.

Falls a little short of the minimum word count.

Doesn't follow formatting guidelines with 12 pt. font, double spacing, etc.

0-13 points

No paragraph breaks, introduction or conclusion. Falls short of minimum word count. Doesn't follow formatting guidelines. Thoughts are unorganized.

25 points

Grammar

23-25 points

Almost entirely free of punctuation and spelling errors.

19-22 points

Mostly correct grammatically but contains some incomplete sentences, capitalization mistakes, punctuation mistakes, or misspelled words.

14-18 points.

Several errors. Including, but not limited to, proper nouns, or beginning of sentences in lower case. Missing apostrophes, commas, or periods. Spelling mistakes.

0-13 points.

Little effort has been made to

proofread or use correct grammar, to the point that it is difficult to understand the paper.

25 points