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Band Rubric
Band Rubric
Overall checklist for Band Performance at a 6-8th grade level. This rubric may also be useful at the High School Level for younger players.
Rubric Code:
CXW2W7B
By
sbrown75
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject:
Music
Type:
Exam
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Band Performance
Standard Not Met
0 pts
Approaching Standard
1 pts
Standard Met
2 pts
Above Standard
3 pts
Exceeding Standard
4 pts
Preparation
Standard Not Met
Student rarely or never brings an instrument, book, music, or pencil to lessons and rehearsals.
Approaching Standard
Student often forgets to bring an instrument, book, music, or pencil to lessons and rehearsals.
Standard Met
Student sometimes forgets to bring an instrument, book, music or pencil to lessons and rehearsals.
Above Standard
Student attends most band rehearsals and lessons well prepared with instrument, book, music and pencil.
Exceeding Standard
Student always attends band rehearsals and lessons well prepared with instrument, book, music, and pencil.
Behavior and Attitude
Standard Not Met
Student is unenthusiastic and displays an unwillingness to participate in lessons. Student is unruly and rude during rehearsals.
Approaching Standard
Student displays some enthusiasm and willingness to participate in lessons.
Student demonstrates some self-control during rehearsal.
Standard Met
Student shows average enthusiasm and self-control.
Student is respectful most of the time.
Above Standard
Student is well behaved and attentive during class.
Student displays an enthusiastic attitude and willingness to participate in rehearsals. Student is respectful to the teacher and peers.
Exceeding Standard
Student demonstrates model behavior and enthusiasm. Student is always respectful to the teacher and her peers.
Practice Routine
Standard Not Met
Often has not practiced the assigned music.
Approaching Standard
Sometimes has practiced the assigned music.
Plays approxiamately half of the material well.
Standard Met
Meets most practicing expectations. Plays most of the material well.
Above Standard
Meets all practicing expectations. Plays all of the material well.
Exceeding Standard
Exceeds practicing expectations. Goes well beyond goals that have been set each week.
Instrument/Hand Position
Standard Not Met
Instrument is not held in the proper playing position. Right and/or left hand position is incorrect.
Approaching Standard
Some effort is being made to hold the instrument correctly but performance is hindered by poor right or left hand and finger placement.
Standard Met
Hand and finger position are good but the instrument is not in the correct position to project to the audience.
Above Standard
Playing position is good but there are minor errors in hand or finger position.
Exceeding Standard
Playing position is correct and hand & finger position are correct to allow for good technical facility.
Posture
Standard Not Met
Does not attempt, nor make efforts to improve proper posture
Approaching Standard
Sits or stands with with head down, shoulders down and forward, arms resting on body, feet crossed, fully extended or not touching the floor, and back bent. Sits with back against the chair.
Standard Met
Sometimes sits or stands with the head down, shoulders down and forward, arms lowered but not resting on the body, feet under the chair, and back bent. Sometimes sits with back off the chair.
Above Standard
Usually sits or stands with the head up, shoulders straight, arms at the correct angle, feet on the floor, and back straight land not leaning on the chair, if sitting.
Exceeding Standard
Always Usually sits or stands with the head up, shoulders straight, arms at the correct angle, feet on the floor, and back straight land not leaning on the chair, if sitting.
Articulation/Touging
Standard Not Met
No real attempt at articulation is being made.
Approaching Standard
Difficulty with tonguing slurring patterns and/or accents.
Standard Met
Student usually follows the articulation marked but there are frequent or repeated small errors.
Above Standard
Almost all articulation patterns are correct with only an occasional small error.
Exceeding Standard
All articulation patterns are performed correctly.
Pitch Accuracy
Standard Not Met
No recognizable tune is present.
Approaching Standard
Many notes are incorrect
- student seems unfamiliar with the tune.
(6 or more mistakes)
Standard Met
Shows a good feel for the notes in the piece but there are frequent or repeated small mistakes
in pitch.
(4-5 mistakes)
Above Standard
Mostly correct with a few errors in pitch or rhythm.
(2-3 mistakes)
Exceeding Standard
Pitches are correct and has a quality sound for that instrument.
(1 mistake or less)
Tone Quality
Standard Not Met
Sound is totally lacking in quality due to a poorly formed or weak embouchure/grip (focrum) and/or no breath support. Poor posture may be evident.
Approaching Standard
Limited projection - tone is poor or range is limited due to the need for a stronger embouchure or better focrum/breath support. Posture may need improvement.
Standard Met
Fair use of projection and fullness of tone. There may be room for improvement in:
1. posture
2. embouchure or focrum
3. breath support
Above Standard
Considerable use of projection and fullness of tone but still somewhat short of a mature sound.
Exceeding Standard
Tone is full and well projected. A truly characteristic sound for the instrument.
Accurate Rhythm
Standard Not Met
No evidence of steady pulse
Approaching Standard
Pulse is unstable with major rhythmic errors.
Standard Met
Pulse is fairly steady but there are frequent or repeated small rhythmic errors.
Above Standard
Steady pulse with few rhythmic errors.
Exceeding Standard
Steady pulse with accurate rhythms at all times.
Musicality
Standard Not Met
Student Does not give attention to dynamics, tempo or style indications.
Approaching Standard
Rarely uses dynamics and/or follows indications of tempo or style.
Standard Met
Use of dynamics is narrow and/or playing is inconsistent in tempo or style.
Above Standard
Student displays ability to play with correct dynamics, phrasing & tempo with only minor errors.
Exceeding Standard
Student consistently plays with appropriate dynamics, phrasing & tempo.
Keywords:
Band Performance Rubric
Subjects:
Music
Types:
Exam
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