INSTRUMENT RUBRIC
Level 1 Level 2
Instrument Technique Technique is improper.
Technique does interfere
with technical aspect of the
performance.
Technical Aspects Student is unable to follow
the music and does not play
at the appropriate times.
The song or pattern is
unrecognizable due to
frequent mistakes.
Care of Instruments Rarely demonstrates proper
care and handling of the
instruments.
Posture Posture is slouching with Good posture is sometimes
chest and shoulders hunched. maintained, with reminders.
Participation Student does not participate
or has little enthusiasm and
energy. Often distracts
others. Seldom strives to
improve.
Level 1
Instrument Technique Technique is improper.
Technique does interfere
with technical aspect of the
performance.
Technical Aspects Student is unable to follow
the music and does not play
at the appropriate times.
The song or pattern is
unrecognizable due to
frequent mistakes.
Care of Instruments Rarely demonstrates proper
care and handling of the
instruments.
Posture Posture is slouching with Good posture is sometimes
chest and shoulders hunched. maintained, with reminders.
Participation Student does not participate
or has little enthusiasm and
energy. Often distracts
others. Seldom strives to
improve.
Level 3
Demonstrates proper
technique some of the time.
Technique does interfere
with technical aspect of the
performance.
Student is sometimes able to
follow the music and
occasionally plays at the
appropriate times.
At times the song or pattern
is unrecognizable due to
numerous mistakes.
Demonstrates proper care
and handling of the
instruments some of the
time.
Student participates with
some enthusiasm and energy.
Sometimes strives to
improve.
INSTRUMENT RUBRIC
Level 2
Demonstrates proper
technique some of the time.
Technique does interfere
with technical aspect of the
performance.
Student is sometimes able to
follow the music and
occasionally plays at the
appropriate times.
At times the song or pattern
is unrecognizable due to
numerous mistakes.
Demonstrates proper care
and handling of the
instruments some of the
time.
Student participates with
some enthusiasm and energy.
Sometimes strives to
improve.
Level 4
Demonstrates proper
technique most of the time.
Technique does not interfere
with technical aspect of the
performance.
Student is able to follow the
music and usually plays at
the appropriate times.
There are a few mistakes that
do not hinder the overall
performance.
Demonstrates proper care
and handling of the
instruments most of the time. instruments all of the time.
Good posture is maintained
throughout the song (sitting
up straight, chest and
shoulders up), with few
reminders
Student actively participates,
usually enthusiastically and
with energy. Strives to
improve.
Level 3
Demonstrates proper
technique most of the time.
Technique does not interfere
with technical aspect of the
performance.
Student is able to follow the
music and usually plays at
the appropriate times.
There are a few mistakes that
do not hinder the overall
performance.
Demonstrates proper care
and handling of the
instruments most of the time. instruments all of the time.
Good posture is maintained
throughout the song (sitting
up straight, chest and
shoulders up), with few
reminders
Student actively participates,
usually enthusiastically and
with energy. Strives to
improve.
Demonstrates proper
technique all of the time.
Technique does not interfere
with technical aspect of the
performance.
Student consistently follows
the music and plays at the
appropriate times.
Overall performance is clear
and recognizable with few to
no mistakes.
Demonstrates proper care
and handling of the
Good posture is maintained
throughout the song (sitting
up straight, chest and
shoulders up), with no
reminders
Student actively participates
enthusiastically and with
energy. Consistently strives
to improve.
Level 4
Demonstrates proper
technique all of the time.
Technique does not interfere
with technical aspect of the
performance.
Student consistently follows
the music and plays at the
appropriate times.
Overall performance is clear
and recognizable with few to
no mistakes.
Demonstrates proper care
and handling of the
Good posture is maintained
throughout the song (sitting
up straight, chest and
shoulders up), with no
reminders
Student actively participates,
always enthusiastically and
with energy. Consistently
strives to improve