2022-23 Teacher Recommendation Form

For Prelude and Intermezzo Strings, sixth grade is viewed as a transitional level, during which either group might be appropriate, depending on the student’s maturity and musical progress. In general, a young player will have a better experience if the repertoire being prepared is somewhat less challenging than what he or she may be studying with a private teacher. Allegro’s overriding vision is to produce cohesive ensembles that play with joy, emphasizing musicianship and expression, elements which can best be nurtured if the students are not struggling with technical issues. So that parents and private teachers can make an informed decision for their students, below are skill-sets for each group:


Level Definitions
Introductory- The student has a vague understanding of the concept and will generally NOT perform the specific technique correctly when sight-reading. Additional instruction, practice, and much more exposure to the concept is required before mastery can be achieved.
 
Developing - The student has a fair to good understanding of the concept, but when sight reading, may stumble when attempting to use the specific technique. Some guidance and practice is necessary in order to achieve mastery.
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Proficient - The student has a complete and thorough understanding of the concept and will generally perform the technique correctly and accurately when sight-reading. Little or no additional practice is required for mastery.
Prelude Expectations
Reads and performs basic rhythms (whole, half, quarter, eighths) at a proficient level.
Reads and performs dotted rhythms at a developing level or higher.
Reads, discriminates between, and correctly performs low/high 2’s (violin/viola), 2nd/3rd fingers (cello) and 2nd/4th fingers (bass) at developing-proficient level.
Reads and performs on strings other than A and D at a developing level or higher.
Reads and performs high 3’s/low 1’s (violin/viola) and extensions (cello) at an introductory level or higher.
Reads and performs in 2nd and 3rd position (bass only) at a developing-proficient level.