Below is an example of the scoring rubric for model composition.
| Dimension | Sophisticated | Good Work | Competant | Needs improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melodic Writing (30) | Melody is nicely written, phrasing makes sense, and it develops in an interesting and musical way. (25-30) | Melody is good but there are still some minor issues in either the phrasing, or “melodic syntax.” (20-24) | Melody is good, but could be improved and incorporated more into the composition. (10-19) |
Melody is not very musical, it makes phrases difficult to hear, and is difficult to understand. (0-9) |
| Harmonic Writing (30) | Harmonic element is nicely incorporated with both the melodyand the required technique. (25-30) |
Harmonic progression is good, but it contains some minor issues and could be improved slightly. (20-24) |
Harmonic progression is OK, but could be improved. It does not create a strong push/pull to/from the cadential points. (10-19) |
Harmonic syntax does not follow a logical pattern. There are issues with progression, cadences, etc. (0-9) |
| Required Techniques (40) | Excellent usage of the specified theoretical device, which is used in both a meaningful and informed way. (35-40) | Understands techniques, but could integrated them into the composition more elegantly. (25-34) | Demonstrates a limited understanding of the specified technique. (15-24) |
Does not demonstrate knowledge of technique being covered in class. (0-14) |