Level 1
Student shows interest.
Student can self-regulate.
Student can follow a group dynamic.
Student takes private lessons.
Student can read in duple/triple meter in the key of D Major.
Student maintains sitting play position while playing.
Student can follow the conductor.
Student can read and write (can take notes in the music).
One memorized solo
One-octave scales: A Major (violins), D Major, G Major, C Major (cellos & violas) Sightreading a rhythm in duple or triple meterLevel 2
Student shows interest.
Student can self-regulate.
Student can follow a group dynamic.
Student takes private lessons.
Student can read in duple/triple meter and syncopations in the key of D Major/B minor, G Major including 3rd position (violins & violas) and 4th position (cellos).
Student can sightread in D and G Major in third position (all instruments) in duple and triple meter.
Child maintains sitting play position while playing.
Child can follow the conductor and demonstrates a consistent tempo.
Child can read and write (is able to take notes in the music).
Demonstrates responsibility with materials (instrument, pencil, music, stand).
Two memorized solos (includes a minor piece/passage)
Scales: D Major 1 octave/b minor 1 octave G Major 2 octaves/e minor 1 octave C Major 2 octaves/a minor 1 octave F Major 1 octave/d minor 1 octave Sightreading in G or C major including 3rd position passages