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Band Performance (grades 6-12) Band Performance (grades 6-12) 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: F48ACW By snootli Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Music Type: Exam Grade Levels: (none)

Band Performance
	Standard Not Met 0 pts	Approaching Standard 1 pts	Standard Met 2 pts	Above Standard 3 pts	Exceeding Standard 4 pts
Behavior and Attitude 10 pts	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.
Preparation 10 pts	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.
Practice Routine 5 pts	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 15 pts	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 15 pts	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 10 pts	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 15 pts	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 15 pts	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 15 pts and Tempo	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 5 pts	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.

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