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Music Report Card Comments
Free example music report card comments for singing, rhythm, notation and performance, grouped by how the student is doing. Each comment follows a clear structure parents appreciate: a strength, specific evidence, a next step, and a practical idea to try at home. Change the name and details to fit your student.
Excellent progress
Working above the expected standardAmara is working above the expected standard in Music and has had an excellent term. Highlights this term include singing in tune and performing with confidence. She approaches every task with excellent effort and determination. Amara is a polite and cooperative member of the class. To make further progress, she should focus on reading musical notation. At home, naming notes in simple songs would help. Congratulations on a superb term, Amara!
Liam has achieved outstanding results in Music this term. He has shown real ability in reading musical notation and listening and responding to music thoughtfully. His effort is exemplary, and he always gives of his best. Liam is a pleasure to teach and a wonderful role model for his classmates. He would benefit from focusing on practising his instrument regularly. At home, short daily practice would help. Congratulations on a superb term, Liam!
Thandi is an exceptionally capable student in Music who consistently produces work of a high standard. She has shown real ability in singing in tune and composing her own music. Her effort is exemplary, and she always gives of her best. Thandi is a polite and cooperative member of the class. She would benefit from focusing on listening to a wide range of music. At home, listening to different styles of music together would help. I commend Thandi on an outstanding term.
Good progress
Working securely at the expected standardDaniel has had a successful term and has a secure understanding of the work covered in Music. He has shown real ability in reading musical notation and playing an instrument with growing skill. He works hard and completes tasks carefully. Daniel is a pleasure to teach and a wonderful role model for his classmates. In Term 3, his target is performing with confidence. At home, performing for family would help. Well done, Daniel!
Zara has had a successful term and has a secure understanding of the work covered in Music. She is particularly strong at keeping a steady beat and composing her own music. She applies herself well in lessons. Zara has a positive attitude and relates well to others. She would benefit from focusing on reading musical notation. At home, naming notes in simple songs would help. Well done, Zara!
Sipho is working securely at the expected standard in Music. He has shown real ability in performing with confidence and playing an instrument with growing skill. He applies himself well in lessons. Sipho is a pleasure to teach and a wonderful role model for his classmates. To make further progress, he should focus on practising his instrument regularly. At home, short daily practice would help. I commend Sipho on a productive term.
Developing
Making steady progress towards the expected standardGrace is developing well in Music and is making steady progress. Highlights this term include keeping a steady beat and listening and responding to music thoughtfully. She applies herself well in lessons. Her behaviour in class is satisfactory. To make further progress, she should focus on listening to a wide range of music. At home, listening to different styles of music together would help. Keep up the steady work, Grace.
Noah is developing well in Music and is making steady progress. He has shown real ability in singing in tune and performing with confidence. He works hard and completes tasks carefully. Noah has a positive attitude and relates well to others. To make further progress, he should focus on performing with confidence. At home, performing for family would help. Keep up the steady work, Noah.
Aisha is moving towards the expected standard in Music and has shown clear improvement. Highlights this term include reading musical notation and listening and responding to music thoughtfully. She works hard and completes tasks carefully. Aisha behaves sensibly most of the time. She would benefit from focusing on reading musical notation. At home, naming notes in simple songs would help. I look forward to seeing her continue to grow in Term 3.
Needs support
Still working towards the expected standardEthan is building a foundation in Music and needs further support to reach the expected standard. Highlights this term include singing in tune and composing his own music. He puts in a satisfactory level of effort. Ethan is a polite and cooperative member of the class. He would benefit from focusing on practising his instrument regularly. At home, short daily practice would help. With continued support at home and school, I am confident he will make good progress in Term 3.
Mia is still working towards the expected standard in Music. She has shown real ability in reading musical notation and playing an instrument with growing skill. She puts in a satisfactory level of effort. Her behaviour in class is satisfactory. She would benefit from focusing on listening to a wide range of music. At home, listening to different styles of music together would help. With continued support at home and school, I am confident she will make good progress in Term 3.
Kabelo is still working towards the expected standard in Music. Highlights this term include keeping a steady beat and composing his own music. He puts in a satisfactory level of effort. Kabelo has a positive attitude and relates well to others. He would benefit from focusing on performing with confidence. At home, performing for family would help. With continued support at home and school, I am confident he will make good progress in Term 3.
Strengths to mention
- Singing in tune
- Keeping a steady beat
- Reading musical notation
- Performing with confidence
- Composing their own music
- Listening and responding to music thoughtfully
- Playing an instrument with growing skill
Next steps and targets
- Practising their instrument regularly
- Reading musical notation
- Performing with confidence
- Listening to a wide range of music