D

Novice
 Musician

C-

Basic
Musician

C+/B-

Developing
Musician

B+/A-

Proficient    
Musician

A/A+

Advanced Musician

Tone Quality

Poor tone quality most / all of the time

Poor tone quality

Many inconsistencies in registers

Few inconsistencies in registers

Good sound in all registers

Note Accuracy

Not recognizable, shows lack of preparation

Recognizable but many flaws

Generally accurate

Strong performance with few flaws

Virtually note perfect

Rhythm Accuracy

Not recognizable, shows lack of preparation

Too many rhythm errors or tempo

Many rhythm errors or tempo

Few rhythm errors or tempo

Correct rhythm and steady tempo

Articulations

Performance flaws overshadow articulations

Inaccurate articulations

Articulations causes other problems

Some difficulties due to articulations

No difficulties due to articulations

MUSIC MARKINGS: Dynamics, Style

Performance flaws overshadow dynamics / style

Incorrect dynamics / style

Technically accurate without dynamics / style

Fairly consistent performance of all markings

Consistent performance of all markings

Attitude

Distracts others by talking & being off task

Distracted
and off task often

Sometimes distracted
and off task

Is mostly focused
and mostly shows pride as a musician

Consistently is focused;
exhibits pride as a musician