Instrumental Music

Grades 5/6

Standards and Level Descriptors

5/6-IM-1 The learner will demonstrate the proper care, maintenance and workings of his instrument.

Beginning – The student identifies basic parts of their instrument

Progressing – The student identifies all parts of their instrument

Proficient – The student identifies all parts of their instrument and proper maintenance of their instrument

Advanced – The student identifies all parts of their instrument, proper maintenance and the principles of how the instrument works.

5/6-IM-2 The learner will produce tones characteristic of their instrument.

5/6-IM-2a The student will play assigned scales from memory.

Beginning – The student can play the scale, but tempo is very slow, some notes are incorrect, rhythm is not accurate, articulation is not apparent.

Progressing – The scale can be played with correct notes, but the tempo is slow and the rhythm is inaccurate, some articulation is being used.

Proficient – The scale is played with correct notes, rhythm is accurate, tempo is still slow, and articulation is apparent.

Advanced – The scale is played at a fast tempo, rhythm is accurate, notes are correct, and articulation is even

5/6-IM-2b The student plays sustained tones on pitch.

Beginning - A basic pitch is played; however it varies and lacks quality.

Progressing – The pitch does not vary, but lacks quality.

Proficient – The pitch is accurate, has quality, but lacks duration.

Advanced – The pitch is accurate, has quality and duration.

5/6-IM-3 The student will identify and write music notation.

Beginning – The basics are identifiable (e.g., staff names, identify whole, half, quarter note, rhythmic counting, etc.)

Progressing – Notation and counting through 8^th notes and fundamental terms are recognized and performed.

Proficient – Notation and counting through 16^th notes and terminology are recognized and played.

Advanced – The student can perform and identify a piece that uses terminology and notation.

5/6-IM-4 The student will listen to/perform music of various styles.