Playing Test Rubric *High achieving student Tone _9___out of 10 points Tone uses appropriate breath support Tone

ne displays an age-appropriate level of resonance, energy, focus, and aesthetics Overall, nice focused tone! Make sure your high notes do not sound overly bright. __10__out of 10 points Very nice job! Pitches are correct. Pitches display an age-appropriate level of intonation. _10___out of 10 points You play with a very steady pulse. Also, your difficult rhythms were very accurate!

Pitches

Rhythmic Elements Note and rest values are properly observed Music has a clear and consistent pulse minor inconsistencies are corrected. Correct tempo is taken. Articulation Articulation is clean, light, and has air behind it. Articulation markings are observed. Musicality Phrasing is appropriate to the melodic line. Dynamics are observed. Performance is stylistically appropriate.

__4__out of 5 points Make sure that you always start notes with your tongue, not with air. __13___out of 15 points Good job on dynamics and style markings. However, you need to make your phrasing more obvious.

Total Points: 46 out of 50