Performance Test
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Failing
64 pts
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Below Grade Level
73 pts
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At Beginning of Grade Level
82 pts
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At Grade Level
91 pts
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Above Grade Level
100 pts
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Note Accuracy
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Failing
Music has too many errors. Needs attention.
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Below Grade Level
Several errors occur. Most of the intonation is incorrect and there are many wrong notes.
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At Beginning of Grade Level
Occasional note is missed, due to key signature, shift or accidental. Basic Tonality can be heard.
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At Grade Level
Few notes are missed. Mistakes do not detract from music. Most of the intonation is correct and there are no wrong notes.
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Above Grade Level
Excellent accuracy. No mistakes were made, therefore music was performed as written.
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Rhythm
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Failing
No sense of pulse. Rhythms are incorrect. Unable to show basic understanding of Relationships between different Rhythms.
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Below Grade Level
Inconsistant pulse. Most rhythms are incorrect.
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At Beginning of Grade Level
Basic sense of pulse. Some rhythms are incorrect.
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At Grade Level
Secure pulse with minor rhythmic problems
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Above Grade Level
Strong sense of pulse. All rhythms performed accurately
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Dynamics
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Failing
No distinguishable difference between any of the dynamic markings.
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Below Grade Level
A few of the dynamics are observed but most are ignored. There is little distinguishable difference between different markings and during Crescendos and decrescendos.
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At Beginning of Grade Level
Half of the dynamic markings are observed and there is some distinguishable between different markings and during difference during Half the Crescendos and decrescendos.
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At Grade Level
Most of the dynamic markings are observed and there is clear distinguishable difference during Most the Crescendos and decrescendos.
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Above Grade Level
All of the dynamic markings are observed and there is artistic, clear distinguishable difference during All the Crescendos and decrescendos.
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Tone
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Failing
Poor sound. Needs more bow, better weight distribution, needs better contact point. Keep left hand secure for good sound
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Below Grade Level
Sound not developed. Keep working towards more volume and consistancy in tone
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At Beginning of Grade Level
Tone is generally consistant. Continue to expand on good bow principles
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At Grade Level
Tone is developed. Good basic use of the bow and left hand.
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Above Grade Level
Tone is excellent. Great use and distribution of the bow. Steady contact point, good arm weight.
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Bowing
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Failing
Bowing is consistently backwards. Articulations are consistently ignored. Bow management, or the specific section of bow that is to be used, is consistently incorrect.
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Below Grade Level
Bowing is correct some of the time. A few of the articulations are observed but most are not. Bow management is correct some of the time.
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At Beginning of Grade Level
Bowing is correct half of the time. A few of the articulations are observed but most are not. Bow management is correct some of the time.
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At Grade Level
Bowing is correct most of the time. Most of the articulations are observed. Bow management is correct most of the time
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Above Grade Level
All bowings and articulations are observed. Bow management is consistently correct.
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Left Hand
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Failing
Does not demonstrate
basic left hand structure. Left hand is always in the incorrect position when playing.
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Below Grade Level
Basic structure beginning but not consistant.
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At Beginning of Grade Level
Left hand has correct shape and design but has too much tension,
limiting success.
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At Grade Level
Left hand has good basic structure. Wrist is relaxed and arm moves fluidly around instrument. Intonation and overall success still limited by left hand.
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Above Grade Level
Left hand is excellent.
The hand is consistant, accurate, relaxed and allows for success. Intonation and expressive playing are not limited or inhibited by left hand in any way.
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Right Hand
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Failing
Does not demonstrate
basic right hand structure
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Below Grade Level
Bow arm needs attention. No flexibility.
Arm needs to be relaxed. Address contact point and arm weight
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At Beginning of Grade Level
Bow arm has beginning basic structure. Contact point, weight and speed are inconsistent.
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At Grade Level
Bow arm has beginning basic structure. Contact point, weight and speed are consistent. Able to get enough volume consistently.
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Above Grade Level
Excellent bow arm. Right hand is flexible and fluid. Elbow and shoulder are aiding sound. Great contact point and natural weight
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