COMPOSITION GRADING SHEET
Writing your own music?
The checklist below will help guide
you in turning the best possible finished
project.
- There is manuscript
paper in the mini-project trays or follow the link to
print out some paper.
- See Ms Muffitt if you want to use a computer music
writing program and you need help.
- Go to http://www.codamusic.com/coda/np.asp
to download a free copy of Finale NotePad, a basic, no
frills music writing program that will probably do
everything you need it to do. NotePad is both Mac and PC
compatible.
COMPOSITION CHECKLIST
[ ] The piece has a clef sign, time
signature and key signature.
[ ] The composition has a title &
composer at the top of the page.
[ ] There are the correct number of
beats in each measure.
[ ] The stems go in the correct
direction and are on the correct side of the note.
[ ] Measure lines are straight (use a
ruler) and within the staff (not sticking out above or below
the staff lines).
[ ] There is a double bar at the end
of the piece.
[ ] The notation is either neatly
handwritten or done on computer. (A computer notation
program will automatically take care of much of the above.
Go to http://www.codamusic.com/coda/np.asp
to down load a free copy of Finale NotePad)
[ ] There are at least
- 12 measures in the piece if it is a blues (use
correct blues form)
- 16 measures in the piece if it is some form other
than blues
- 8 measures if written for more than one
instrument
[ ] The work appears to be
thoughtfully and carefully created and the student can talk
about his/her ideas and how the piece came to be.
[ ] The student performs the piece
(live, recorded, or MIDI)
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A or A+
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All ten of the above characteristics!!
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A-
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Nine characteristics
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B+
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Eight characteristics
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B
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Six characteristics
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B-
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Five characteristics
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C+
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Four characteristics
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Less than four and you should redo your
project.
All projects may be fixed or redone to
achieve more of the requirements
and get a better grade.
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