Year 7: MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL
Grade Descriptors
| Ensemble Participation and Cooperation | Instrumental Ensemble Skills | |
| A | Advanced level of attentiveness in ensemble situations; keenly followed directions of instrumental teacher. High level of self-discipline whilst participating in the ensemble. Positive attitude contributed greatly to musical achievement. | Advanced ensemble skills, including following the direction of the conductor well, reading the written music fluently. Played with consistently high quality. Well established playing basics such as posture. |
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| B | Well developed level of attentiveness in ensemble situations; followed directions of instrumental teacher well. Self-discipline contributed to musical achievement. | Developing ensemble skills, as above. Played with consistent quality. Established level of basic playing fundamentals. |
| C | Satisfactory level of attentiveness in ensemble situations; did not always follow directions of instrumental teacher. Satisfactory level of self-discipline; more achievement possible with a more positive and cooperative attitude. | Satisfactory ensemble skills: generally comprehended and followed the direction of the conductor. Played with consistently satisfactory quality. Basic and developing music reading skills. |
| D | Limited attentiveness in ensemble situations, with difficulty following directions of instrumental teacher. Low self-discipline whilst participating in the ensemble. More co-operative attitude needed for better progress. | Limited ensemble skills: found following the musical direction of the conductor an ongoing challenge. Instrumental playing in need of improvement. Underdeveloped reading skills. |
| E | Minimal attentiveness in ensemble situations; clear difficulty following directions of instrumental teacher. Little self-discipline whilst participating in the ensemble. Significantly more co-operative attitude needed for satisfactory progress. | Unsatisfactory ensemble skills: did not adequately follow the direction of the conductor. Significant improvement needed in self discipline and organisation. |
