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Student’s contributions to class are consistently attentive, respectful, creative and thoughtful.  Student is focused and enthusiastic.  Student listens, evaluates and responds with sensitivity to the music.  Student demonstrates daily growth as a musician through self-correction. 

Student’s contributions to class are consistently attentive and respectful.  Student is focused, listens to, and evaluates the music.  Student demonstrates growth as a musician by  recognizing personal areas needing improvement.

Student is respectful but unfocused.   Student’s contributions to class exhibit little originality of thought.  Student listens to and describes the music without evaluating its quality.  Student demonstrates growth as a musician by gradual improvements in the music.

Student is mostly respectful.  Student’s contributions to class tend to be off-task or non-existent.  Student listens to the music but does not volunteer any comments about the music.  Student demonstrates very little to no growth as a musician.   

Student is consistently  disrespectful.  Student’s contributions to class are inappropriate or non-existent. Student demonstrates lack of thought throughout listening and playing activities.  Student shows no evidence of growth as a musician.