Assessment Standards
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The student demonstrates respect, responsibility, and resourcefulness in the classroom and during rehearsals and performances.
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The student understands the importance of practicing correctly and effectively and practices the instrument consistently at home.
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Care and maintenance of student's specific instrument.
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Proper playing position and readiness (knowing where to start in the music and watching the conductor for the downbeat).
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The student understands and performs tone quality characteristic of the instrument.
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The student understands and performs articulation characteristic of the instrument.
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The student understands and performs the correct notes.
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The student understands and performs the correct rhythm.
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The student understands and performs the correct intonation .
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The student understands and performs the correct dynamics .
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The student understands the meaning of music notation including various symbols and terms by interpreting and performing them correctly.
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The student understands the cultural and historical significance of the music studied.
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Music of different periods of the Western music tradition is performed in a stylistically correct manner.
Assessment
The student performs a selected passage or composition to demonstrate standards #5-13.