NAME:_______________________________________ TEACHER:________________________________

DATE: ______________________________

SONG: ____________________________________________

Technique
________1. Playing with two sticks, alternating hands, fingers wrapped around stick, no “pointers”
________ playing with one stick, playing with both sticks at the same time (not alternating sticks), pointer fingers
________ 2. Allowing sticks to bounce off the bucket
________ pressing sticks into bucket
________ 3. Sticks are at a safe level designated for playing (knee height)
________ student is not using sticks at a safe height (they are above knee level, or above head level)
Performance
________ 1. Steady Beat (student chooses)
_________ beat is unsteady, choppy, or rushed
________ 2. Confidence, continuation of playing, no starts/stops
_________ student has to restart more than once
________ 3. Uses printed music notation to follow
__________ student does not use the printed music notation, is frequently lost
_________ 4. Plays 100% of the correct designated notes
__________ student misses more than 1 note in the performance.
_________ 5. Length of Notes, Rhythm is accurate
__________ student is not observing/playing accurate rhythms.
Managing Practice Time
_________ 1. Uses practice time wisely, asks questions if needed
__________ is not working on the task for self-success, needs frequent reminders
_________ 2. Looks busy, not bothering others
__________ seems to be having “free time”, or talking to neighbors

__________/10 Total Points Earned = __________________

NAME:_______________________________________ TEACHER:________________________________
DATE: ______________________________

SONG: ____________________________________________

Technique
________1. Playing with two sticks, alternating hands, fingers wrapped around stick, no “pointers”
________ playing with one stick, playing with both sticks at the same time (not alternating sticks), pointer fingers
________ 2. Allowing sticks to bounce off the bucket
________ pressing sticks into bucket
________ 3. Sticks are at a safe level designated for playing (knee height)
________ student is not using sticks at a safe height (they are above knee level, or above head level)
Performance
________ 1. Steady Beat (student chooses)
_________ beat is unsteady, choppy, or rushed
________ 2. Confidence, continuation of playing, no starts/stops
_________ student has to restart more than once
________ 3. Uses printed music notation to follow
__________ student does not use the printed music notation, is frequently lost
_________ 4. Plays 100% of the correct designated notes
__________ student misses more than 1 note in the performance.
_________ 5. Length of Notes, Rhythm is accurate
__________ student is not observing/playing accurate rhythms.
Managing Practice Time
_________ 1. Uses practice time wisely, asks questions if needed
__________ is not working on the task for self-success, needs frequent reminders
_________ 2. Looks busy, not bothering others
__________ seems to be having “free time”, or talking to neighbors

__________/10 Total Points Earned = __________________