National Standard for Music Education #2: Playing on instruments; Recorder.

Criterion Pitches, Timbre*, and Intonation Advanced (4) The pitches are all correct. The intonation is excellent throughout. The tone is well supported. Proficient (3) The pitches are generally correct, though there may be 1- 2 errors. The intonation is generally good, though there may be a few minor discrepancies. The timbre is good. Basic (2) Emerging (1) The pitches are often incorrect and there are five or more errors. The intonation is not yet satisfactory. Discrepancies exist that may be caused by poor position, overblowing, faulty embouchure, or lack of breath support. The timbre is not yet satisfactory, and may be harsh, scratchy, or breathy. The students rhythm is not yet satisfactory and lacks precision. The beat is unsteady. The student does not demonstrate acceptable posture and position. The head and shoulders are not sufficiently erect. Breath control needs improvement. Score

Dan Mills Elementary Music Assessment Rubric

Rhythmic Accuracy

Posture, Body Position, and Breath

The pitches are generally correct, though there may be 3-4 errors. The intonation is generally satisfactory, though there may discrepancies attributable to poor position, overblowing, faulty embouchure, or lack of breath support. The timbre is generally satisfactory, although there is some evidence of harshness, scratchiness, or breathiness. The students rhythm is The students rhythm is The students rhythm is excellent and the beat is good. The beat is generally satisfactory, steady throughout. generally steady. though somewhat lacking in precision. The student sits or stands The student sits or stands The student properly, with the head properly, with the head demonstrates marginally up and the shoulders up and the shoulders acceptable posture and erect. The students erect. Hand position is position. The head and posture and position are good. Breath control is shoulders are not excellent. Breath control good. sufficiently erect. Breath is excellent. control is marginally acceptable. Good hand position is inconsistently

National Standard for Music Education #2: Playing on instruments; Recorder.

Performing easy accompaniments accurately and independently on classroom instruments demonstrated. The student is not successful on the first attempt, but performs the ostinato throughout the song on the second attempt. The beat is not steady and the rhythm is not accurate, but the student finishes with the group. The student is not successful in performing the ostinato accurately and independently. The beat is not steady and the rhythm not accurate.

Dan Mills Elementary Music Assessment Rubric