Playing Test/Audition
Name:__________________________________________________
Class/Period:__________________________________________
Playing Test Piece:____________________________________
Grade:__________________________________________________
1. Posture
I CAN sit correctly with a straight back, feet flat on the floor
and relaxed shoulders.
RUBRIC RANGE:
1 – not proficient
(60- 69 ) / 10 pts
2 – needs improvement (70- 79) / 20 pts
3- proficient
(80-89) / 30 pts
4- mastery
(90-100) / 40 pts
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2. Bow Hold
I CAN correctly hold the bow with a relaxed hand with
correct thumb and finger placement.
3. Bowing
I CAN correctly read and follow bow directions in the music.
I CAN perform special bow strokes as outlined in the music.
I CAN read and perform slurs and ties.
I CAN perform with a straight bow stroke.
4. Left Hand /Instrument Position
I CAN demonstrate correct left hand position (straight wrist,
bent table top fingers, straight thumb and down for
violin/viola…extended ‘bird wing’ arm, rounded fingers and
thumb behind neck for cello/bass.
5. Tone
I CAN demonstrate an even sound with no squeaks, sloshes
or scratches achieved by a straight bow stroke and
appropriate bow weight to the string.
6. Note Reading
I CAN perform correct notes.
7. Intonation
I CAN play in tune with correct finger placement.
8. Rhythm
I CAN perform with correct rhythm beats and patterns.
9. Tempo
I CAN perform with a steady tempo
I CAN perform close to or in the proper tempo
10. Combined Techniques
I CAN demonstrate mastery of all techniques in the piece.