1. Piano/Theory 4 Composition 1 Rubric NEXT

2. A  accuracy and clarity of notation - 5  appropriate writing for instruments and/or voices – 5 NEXT

3. C  Compositional Technique: (includes the following) organization of pitch elements (such as melody) – 10 NEXT

4. D  Demonstration of the ability to creatively organize rhythmic elements – 10 NEXT

5. E-1  Effective use of dynamics, articulations, and expression marks – 20  Effective handling of unity/variety and tension/release – 20 NEXT

6. E-2  Evidence of the ability to creatively organize musical ideas & sounds – 10  Evidence of the ability to creatively organize rhythmic elements – 10 NEXT

7. E-3  Evidence of Composer’s Name – 5  Evidence of ability to creatively organize musical thoughts and ideas as suggested by the title, in order to write in the given idiomatic style. - 10 NEXT

8. E-4  Evidence of Title -5 NEXT

9. I  interaction of all of the elements (atmosphere, mood, direction and flow of the music) – 20 NEXT

10. O-1  Originality: (refers to aspects of the piece that reveal the composer's individual "voice," and distinguishes the piece from a musical exercise or a direct imitation of another piece.) -5 NEXT

11. O-2  Overall Musical Appeal includes the following aspects: stylistic coherence (regardless of the particular style) – 10 NEXT

12. P  Printed Score submitted – 5

13. Course objectives are realized through the use of singing and playing drills on the piano, analysis of musical examples, music writing, performance, criticism, listening, ear training, sight reading, dictation, composing and using notation software. Proje Q (i)  Submit an essay which should include the following information: Describe how you went about composing your piece (5 pts.) Did you follow a written plan? If so, were you able or unable to adhere to the plan? (5 pts.) What were some challenges that you experienced? (5 pts.) What software did you use? (5 pts.)

14. Course objectives are realized through the use of singing and playing drills on the piano, analysis of musical examples, music writing, performance, criticism, listening, ear training, sight reading, dictation, composing and using notation software. Proje Q (ii) What story does your piece tell? (5 pts.) Do the instrument (s) represent characters? (5 pts.) What is the mood? …(5 pts.) What did you learn about yourself from the exercise? (5 pts.) How effective was the use of technology in composing music and publishing your CD? (5 pts.) **NO LESS THAN 2 TYPED PAGES  FONT: TIMES NEW ROMAN  FONT SIZE: 12  SPACING: SINGLE  SPELLING MUST BE ACCURATE. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES.

15. Course objectives are realized through the use of singing and playing drills on the piano, analysis of musical examples, music writing, performance, criticism, listening, ear training, sight reading, dictation, composing and using notation software. Proje Q  CD submitted (5 pts)

16. Course objectives are realized through the use of singing and playing drills on the piano, analysis of musical examples, music writing, performance, criticism, listening, ear training, sight reading, dictation, composing and using notation software. Proje Possible Total  200 points