CATEGORY 1 2
Standard 1, Benchmark 1 - Sing Student uses a speaking voice or sings Student sings diatonic melody in tune
Diatonic Melody
Standard 1, Benchmark 2 -
Perform Rhythmic Patterns
Standard 2 - Read & Notate
Music
Standard 3 - Create Music
Standard 4, Benchmark 1 -
Forms opinions about music
Standard 4, Benchmark 2 -
Describe musical events
Standard 5 - Music & Other
Disciplines
more than 50% of the pitches incorrectly. using an appropriate voice.
Student cannot perform pattern without Student performs the pattern correctly
help from the teacher. without help from teacher.
Student is unable to identify, define, or Student is able to name, define, and write
write age appropriate musical symbols age appropriate musical symbols.
Student has great trouble composing or Given a framework, student can compose
improvising music, and needs much help or improvise music and perform it
from the teacher. correctly.
Student may have an opinion about
music, but is unable to support it with
Student expresses valid opinions about
music and supports his/her opinions.
valid criteria.
Student is unable to identify musical Student uses age appropriate musical
events (such as form or climax) in a piece vocabulary to describe the form and
of music. events in a piece of music.
Students is unable to define how music Student can identify several ways how
relates to culture, history, and other music relates to culture, history, and other
school subjects. school subjects.
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Student not only sings in tune, but also
demonstrates excellent tone quality for
his/her age.
Student is not only correct, but also
performs the pattern fluently.

Student is able to name, define, and write

musical symbols above their grade level.

Student is able to write or improvise

creative pieces of music in various styles
showing creativity above most students.

Student is able to compare/contrast

musical styles and support opinions about
music choices.
Student uses musical vocabulary to
compare/contrast musical events of
different genres.
Student draws parallels between the
development of music and culture,
history, and other school subjects.