MM Performance
There are three objectives defined by the Assessment Committee for MM students in
the performance areas. Each student who completed degrees this spring must be
assessed on each objective. The first objective relates to performance, and was
graded on the “Recital Rubric.” The second and
on the form provided. You assessed their abili
third objectives need to be graded
ties in these areas on the written
Objective 1. Students will demonstrate the ability to play or sing advanced
literature in a solo public performance. (This was graded on the Recital
Rubric.)
Objective 2. Students will demonstrate knowledge about historical
perspectives and performance techniques appropriate to their applied area.
(Comprehensive exam)
Fail Pass/Competent Pass/Proficient Pass/Exemplary
Written responses do not
demonstrate an
understanding of the
features of the exam
topic(s) and are grossly
lacking in detail.
Written responses
demonstrate an
understanding of several
features of the exam
topic(s) and are
sufficiently detailed in
these areas.
Written responses
demonstrate an
understanding of many
relevant features of the
exam topic(s) and
contain an array of
appropriate details
throughout
Written responses
demonstrate a
comprehensive
understanding of the
exam topic(s) and are
richly detailed
throughout.
Objective 3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy and literature
in their applied area. (Comprehensive exam)
Fail Pass/Competent Pass/Proficient Pass/Exemplary
Written responses do not
demonstrate an
understanding of the
features of the exam
topic(s) and are grossly
lacking in detail.
Written responses
demonstrate an
understanding of several
features of the exam
topic(s) and are
sufficiently detailed in
these areas.
Written responses
demonstrate an
understanding of many
relevant features of the
exam topic(s) and
contain an array of
appropriate details
throughout
Written responses
demonstrate a
comprehensive
understanding of the
exam topic(s) and are
richly detailed
throughout.
