Instrument Karate & Assessments

Instrumental Karate Test Requirements

This program is one of the main types of assessment in the instrumental program. End-of-year progress report grades for instrumental skills and knowledge will be largely based on student tests and progress through this program.

Test requirements for the entire program and assessment rubrics are linked here.

IT Strings for SI.doc
IK WW Brass for SI 2019 update.docx
Instrumental Karate Test Rubric.doc
Alexander Hamilton Instrumental Music Ninja Test Rubric.docx


4th Grade Goals - By May

Independent- Purple or higher

Progressing - Orange, Green or Blue

Experiencing Difficulty - White or Yellow

5th Grade Goals - By May

Independent - Any level of Black

Progressing - Purple, Red, Brown

Experiencing Difficulty - Blue or below

Portions of a student's progress report will also include information regarding lesson attendance, practicing, conduct, and achievement on music prepared for performance

In order to participate in the Jazz Band, 5th grade students MUST be Purple Belts or higher before rehearsals begin in October for the Fall semester, and February for the Spring semester. Jazz Band is for 5th Graders only.