EAR TRAINING
IN SE ROT EEAurally identifies Major 2nds and 3rds (Perfect 4ths and 5ths, for older beginners)Aurally identifies sounds as traveling higher or lowerGiven a printed example of a 2-measure rhythm with one note missing, correctlysupplies missing note value (quarter or half note) upon hearing
SIGHT-READING
IN SE ROT EETwo measures of pre-reading notation, quarters and half notes, no change of direction, stepwise motion onlyClaps a rhythm of 2 measures
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poss. quarters, half and dotted half notes, whole
TECHNIQUE
IN SE ROT EEPlays all white key major pentascales and broken tonic triadsDemonstrates good hand position
THEORY
IN SE ROT EE
“Forever knowledge” of basic terms and symbols
encountered in repertoireCorrectly identifies Landmark Notes and notes up to a 3rd away from landmarks.
“Forever knowledge” of note
values
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quarter, half note, dotted half, wholeVisually identifies notes as moving up or down by step or skip, or repeated notes
PRACTICE SKILLS and SELF-MOTIVATION
IN SE ROT EEAdheres to a regular practice routine and keeps an accurate logApplies efficient methods to the practicing process
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sets and achieves goalsCompletes weekly assignmentsTakes initiative to explore further by doing composer reports, attending liveperformances, listening to recordings, etc.
PERFORMANCE
IN SE ROT EEHas made reasonable progress through Lesson BookStudent has achieved own goal of working up ____ pieces to excellence with note and rhythmaccuracy + good observation of tempo, articulation, and dynamicsHas memorized at least 4 piecesHas shared the gift of music in at least one public performanceDemonstrates good performance etiquette
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