Assessment of skills and expression in music performance

The purpose of this document is to guide students and instructors of music through the process of assessing their performance skill-levels through the use of direct assessment. This project investigates and defines the process of effectively assessing the musical skills, both expressive and technical, of a performer as well as those required to execute a work of music at a high level. The assessments are executed through the use of rubrics specifically designed for each of the three areas; skills of the performer, skills required for the piece of music, and musical expression. This three-part approach to assessment should be used as a means for performers to enhance their practice habits.