1. Piano/Theory 4 Composition 1 A 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 augmentation identified (A) – 5  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 Diminution identified (D) – 5  Evidence of Inversion (I) -5  Evidence of Retrograde (R) – 5  Evidence of Retrograde Inversion (RI) -5  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