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Beginner Violin and Viola Assessment
Beginner Violin and Viola Assessment
Rubric Code:
MXA938C
By
germainv
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Subject:
Music
Type:
Assessment
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Beginning Orchestra
Excelling
(N/A)
Proficient
(N/A)
Fair
(N/A)
Emerging
(N/A)
Minimal
(N/A)
Effort/Work Habits
Excelling
Shows attentiveness and listens quietly while others are speaking and tuning. Always brings supplies to rehearsal: shoulder rest, folder, music, rosin. Presents preperation for each lesson/rehearsal.
Proficient
Attentive and listens quietly while others are speaking and tuning the majority of the time. Brings all supplies to rehearsal almost always. Displays preperation most of the time.
Fair
Attentitive, listens and is quiet about half of the time. Brings most of their supplies most of the time. Displays preperation some of the time.
Emerging
Every now and then demonstrates attentitiveness, listening and quiet. Brings some of their supplies some of the time. Displays preperation occasionally.
Minimal
Needs to demonstrate some attentiveness, listening and quiet. Occasionally brings some of their supplies. Needs to demonstrate preperation for class.
Instrument Set-up
Excelling
Always opens case from the proper position. Sets up shoulder rest quickly and accurately. Tightens and loosens bow accurately. Applies 2-3 strokes of rosin per practice.
Proficient
Opens case from the proper position most of the time. Sets up shoulder rest accurately with some urgency. Tightens and loosens bow. Applies some rosin most of the time.
Fair
Opens case from the proper position some of the time. Sets shoulder rest accurately without reminder. Tightens and loosens bow with some reminders. Applies rosin some of the time.
Emerging
Opens case properly when reminded. Sets shoulder rest when reminded. Tightens and loosens bow when reminded. Applies rosin irratically.
Minimal
Open case results in occasional dropping of instrument or bow. Only sets shoulder rest when reminded. Tightens and loosens bow only when reminded. Needs to apply some rosin.
Left Hand/Arm
Excelling
Always has elbow under instrument, wrist back, fingers curved, thumb up and nails short.
Proficient
Has elbow under instrument, wrist back, fingers curved, thumb up and nails short the majority of the time.
Fair
Has elbow under instrument, wrist back, fingers curved, thumb up and nails short some of the time.
Emerging
Has elbow under instrument, wrist back, fingers curved, thumb up and nails short when reminded.
Minimal
Needs to place elbow under the instrument, wrist back, fingers curved, thumb up and nails short.
Right Hand
Excelling
Violin/Viola: Thumb bent, placed between the pad and frog, opposite 2/3 fingers. 2/3 fingers across stick between 2nd and 3rd joint. Hand leans toward tip. Pinky bent and on top of the stick.
Proficient
Frequently has thumb bent, placed between the pad and frog, opposite the 2nd and 3rd fingers. 2nd and 3rd fingers are placed between the 2nd and 3rd knuckle. Pinky frequently bent and on top of the stick.
Fair
Often has thumb bent, placed between the pad and frog, opposite the 2nd and 3rd fingers. 2nd and 3rd fingers are placed between the 2nd and 3rd knuckle. Pinky often bent and on top of the stick.
Emerging
Occasionally has thumb bent, placed between the pad and frog, opposite the 2nd and 3rd fingers. 2nd and 3rd fingers are occasionally placed between the 2nd and 3rd knuckle. Pinky occassionally bent and on top of the stick.
Minimal
Needs to demonstrate bent thumb, placed between the pad and frog, opposite the 2nd and 3rd fingers. 2nd and 3rd fingers need to be placed between the 2nd and 3rd knuckle. Pinky needs to be bent and on top of the stick.
Posture
Excelling
Always stands upright with feet flat and seperated. Instrument is in it's proper position: violin/viola parallel to the floor, supported by chin.
Proficient
Frequently stands upright with feet flat and frequently seperated. Frequently demonstrates proper position.
Fair
Stands upright with feet flat and seperated most of the time. Instrument is parallel and supported by chin most of the time.
Emerging
Occasionally stands upright with feet flat and seperated. Instrument is occassionally supported by the chin and held parallel to the floor.
Minimal
Needs to demonstrate posture: stand upright with feet flat. Needs to hold instrument by the chin, parallel to the floor.
Bow Usage
Excelling
Bow is placed between the finger board and bridge. Plays with weight that makes a constant tone. Demonstrates knowledge of quarter notes and rests.
Proficient
Frequently places bow between the finger board and bridge. Frequently plays with weight that makes a constant tone. Frequently demonstrates knowledge of quarter notes and rests.
Fair
Often places bow between the finger board and bridge. Often plays with weight that makes a constant tone. Often demonstrates knowledge of quarter notes and rests.
Emerging
Occasionally places bow between the finger board and bridge. Occasionally plays with weight that makes a constant tone. Occasionally demonstrates knowledge of quarter notes and rests.
Minimal
Needs to place bow between the finger board and bridge. Needs to play with weight that produces a constant tone. Needs to demonstrate knowledge of quarter notes and rests.
Intonation/Notation
Excelling
Places fingers on appropriate tapes comfortably and confidently. Demonstrates ability to read and play all notes on the D and A string, one octave scale, demonstrating confidence.
Proficient
Places fingers on appropriate tapes. Demonstrates ability to read and play all notes on the D and A string, one octave scale.
Fair
Frequently places fingers on appropriate tapes. Frequently demonstrates ability to read and play all notes on the D and A string, one octave scale.
Emerging
Sometimes places fingers on appropriate tapes. Demonstrates some ability to read and play some of the notes in the D and A string, one octave scale.
Minimal
Needs to place fingers on appropriate tapes. Needs to demonstrate ability to read and play notes of the D and A string, one octave scale.
Rhythm/Tempo
Excelling
Plays with rhythmic accuracy at all times. Maintains a steady and appropriate tempo at all times.
Proficient
Plays with rhythmic accuracy and a steady, appropriate tempo most of the time. Mistakes are minimal and do not detract from performance.
Fair
Plays with rhythmic accuracy and a steady, appropriate tempo most of the time. Mistakes occasionally detract from performance.
Emerging
Plays with rhythmic accuracy and a steady, appropriate tempo some of the time. Mistakes often detract from performance.
Minimal
Unable to play with rhythmic accuracy or maintain a steady or appropriate tempo. Performance
Keywords:
Violin, Viola Formative Assessment
Subjects:
Music
Types:
Presentation
Assessment
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