Name:________________ Process: October 2017 Playing test date: November 1st Percentage: ______

Expectation Level 4 = A Level 3 = B Level 2=C Level 1= D/F

Process: these skills have been
demonstrated in class prior to
testing
Instrument Care and Consistently Instrument not always Instrument needs repair. Does not take care
Maintenance demonstrates proper in good working order. Often out of adjustment, of instrument.
instrument care. More attention and care valves need oil, slides Does not show
needed. need grease. Should knowledge of
take better care of instrument care.
school instrument.
Attitude/ Consistently Mostly demonstrates Often is a problem in Frequently has
Behavior/ demonstrates proper proper behavior and this area. Sometimes a negative attitude.
Self-Control attitude and behavior in good attitude in class. negative and Almost daily
class. Excellent self- Good self-control. uncooperative attitude. problems
control. Sometimes a disruption concerning talking,
in class. disrupting, and
inappropriate
actions.
Product: these skills are
demonstrated during the
playing test
Tone Has superior tone Some minor flaws, Does not play with Has very poor tone
Quality quality and works hard needs some work to good tone quality. quality. Should
& Intonation to play well with improve in this area. Needs much work to seek private
consistency. improve in this area. instruction for help.

Notes Knows all notes and Some minor Often has to be Shows little to no
& Fingerings fingerings. inconsistencies in reminded of the correct understanding of
Demonstrates this knowledge and note and or fingering to note names and the
knowledge daily. application of proper play. process of playing
note names and the notes on the
fingerings. instrument.

Posture/Embouchure Consistently Most of the time Very inconsistent often Needs help in this
& demonstrates proper performs with proper needs reminding of area. Does not
Hand Position posture, embouchure posture, embouchure proper techniques. understand or
and hand position. and hand position. demonstrate
knowledge in this
area.
Rhythmic Accuracy/ Plays with very steady Some minor flaws in Often does not tap foot Shows little to no
Foot Tap tempo and completely counting. Sometimes while playing. Plays understanding of
understands rhythmic forgets to tap foot while with a very unsteady rhythmic concepts.
concepts. playing or counting. tempo.

Comments:

Name of performer Name of Areas of strengths Next steps

 performance piece

Expectations:
1.Expresses analytical, personal responses to musical performances in a variety of ways
2. Identify and give examples of their strengths and areas for improvement as musical performers