90+
Far Exceeds
Expectations |
80-89
Exceeds
Expectations |
70-79
Meet
Expectations |
65-70
Approaches
Expectations |
55-60
Below
Expectations |
| Exercises and Warm-Ups |
| Performs warm-ups/exercises proficiently with no teacher supervision |
Performs warm-ups/exercises adequately with little teacher supervision |
Completes required warm-ups/exercises according to teacher's directions |
Performance at warm-up/exercises inconsistent |
Rarely participates in warm-ups/exercises; does not follow directions |
| Proper Posture and Proper Position for Performing |
| Pays consistent attention to proper mouth formation and position for performing |
Persistent effort made to maintain proper posture and proper playing position with minimal teacher reminder |
Makes attempt to maintain proper posture and proper playing position with teacher reminder |
Little effort or attempt made to maintain proper posture performing position; constant reminders required from teacher |
No evidence of attempt to follow proper posture and performing position |
| Classwork |
| Always performs with proper rhythm and dynamics; proficiently follows teacher's directions and conducting |
Demonstrates consistent attempts to perform with rhythm and dynamics; consistently follows teacher's directions and conducting |
Displays attempt to perform with proper rhythm and dynamics; follows teacher's directions and conducting |
Inconsistent with regard to following rules about rhythm and dynamics; minimal effort made to follow teacher's directions and conducting |
Does not attempt to follow any rules on rhythm and dynamics; no attention paid to teacher's conducting and directions |
| Participation and Effort |
| Clearly accepts requirements for participation and effort is consistently displayed in class |
Demonstrates consistent willingness to participate; effort evident in class |
Meets participation requirements; effort evident in class and performances |
Not consistently willing to participate; minimal effort evident in class |
Often refuses to participate; almost no effort displayed in class |
