Composition Assignment Grade: 7-8 Classes spent on task: 3 Assignment: Compose an eight-measure song for piano or solo instrument

with piano accompaniment. The song must include: -Two related four-measure melodic phrases -Accompaniment that uses I, IV, and V chords appropriately -Rhythmic and melodic motives -A meter of 4/4, 3/4, 2/4, 6/8, or 2/2 -A key signature of C, G, D, A, or F Major or in the relative minor key -Dynamic and articulation markings Assessment: 3 Contains two four-measure phrases I, IV and V chords are approached and resolved appropriately 2 Contains eight measures Contains I, IV, and V chords Contains rhythmic motives Contains melodic motives Contains a required meter Written in a required key Includes dynamic and articulation markings 1 Contains less than eight measures I, IV, and V chords are not used Does not contain rhythmic motives Does not contain melodic motives Does not contain a required meter Is not written in a required key Does not include dynamic and articulation markings

Written in a required key, and the tonic is a clear tonal center