• Interest and enthusiasm for music (*please indicate whether or not this student is pursuing music as a career.)
• Practice Habits (does the student practice regularly, is the student disciplined in approaching the challenges of a new piece, how accurate is this student’s learning when practicing independently?)
• Musicality (Are phrasing, tone quality, and other expressive issues a natural part of this student’s approach to music?)
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group.