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Band Performance (grades 6-12) Band Performance (grades 6-12) Overall checklist for Band Performances and Rehearsals. To be used in lessons, group rehearsals or by individual assessment in the band rehearsal. Rubric Code: JB8C25 By rfitzsimmons Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Music Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Band Performance
	Exceeding Standard 4 pts	Above Standard 3 pts	Standard Met 2 pts	Approaching Standard 1 pts	Standard Not Met 0 pts
Behavior and Attitude 10 pts	Exceeding Standard Student demonstrates model behavior and enthusiasm. Student is always respectful to the teacher and his/her peers.	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.	Standard Met Student shows average enthusiasm and self-control. Student is respectful most of the time.	Approaching Standard Student displays some enthusiasm and willingness to participate in class. Student demonstrates some self-control during rehearsal.	Standard Not Met Student is unenthusiastic and displays an unwillingness to participate in class. Student is unruly and rude during rehearsals.
Preparation 10 pts	Exceeding Standard Student always attends band rehearsals and lessons well prepared with instrument, book, music, and pencil.	Above Standard Student attends most band rehearsals and is well prepared with instrument, book, music and pencil.	Standard Met Student sometimes forgets to bring instrument, book, music or pencil to rehearsals.	Approaching Standard Student often forgets to bring instrument, book, music, or pencil to rehearsals.	Standard Not Met Student rarely or never brings an instrument, book, music, or pencil to rehearsals.
Practice Routine 5 pts	Exceeding Standard Exceeds practicing expectations. Goes well beyond goals that have been set each week.	Above Standard Meets all practicing expectations. Plays all of the material well.	Standard Met Meets most practicing expectations. Plays most of the material well.	Approaching Standard Sometimes has practiced the assigned music. Plays approxiamately half of the material well.	Standard Not Met Often has not practiced the assigned music.
Instrument/Hand Position 15 pts	Exceeding Standard Playing position is correct and hand & finger position are correct to allow for good technical facility.	Above Standard Playing position is good but there are minor errors in hand or finger position.	Standard Met Hand and finger position are good but the instrument is not in the correct position to project to the audience.	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 Not Met Instrument is not held in the proper playing position. Right and/or left hand position is incorrect.
Posture 15 pts	Exceeding Standard Always sits or stands with the head up, shoulders straight, arms at the correct angle, feet on the floor, and back straight and not leaning on the chair, if sitting.	Above Standard Usually sits or stands with the head up, shoulders straight, arms at the correct angle, feet on the floor, and back straight and not leaning on the chair, if sitting.	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.	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 Not Met Does not attempt, nor make efforts to improve proper posture
Articulation/Touging 10 pts	Exceeding Standard All articulation patterns are performed correctly.	Above Standard Almost all articulation patterns are correct with only an occasional small error.	Standard Met Student usually follows the articulation marked but there are frequent or repeated small errors.	Approaching Standard Difficulty with tonguing slurring patterns and/or accents.	Standard Not Met No real attempt at articulation is being made.
Pitch Accuracy 15 pts	Exceeding Standard Pitches are correct and has a quality sound for that instrument. (1 mistake or less)	Above Standard Mostly correct with a few errors in pitch or rhythm. (2-3 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)	Approaching Standard Many notes are incorrect - student seems unfamiliar with the piece. (6 or more mistakes)	Standard Not Met No recognizable tune is present.
Tone Quality 15 pts	Exceeding Standard Tone is full and well projected. A truly characteristic sound for the instrument.	Above Standard Considerable use of projection and fullness of tone but still somewhat short of a mature sound.	Standard Met Fair use of projection and fullness of tone. There may be room for improvement in: 1. posture 2. embouchure or grip 3. breath support	Approaching Standard Limited projection - tone is poor or range is limited due to the need for a stronger embouchure, grip or breath support. Posture may need improvement.	Standard Not Met Sound is totally lacking in quality due to a poorly formed or weak embouchure, grip or no breath support. Poor posture may be evident.
Accurate Rhythm 15 pts and Tempo	Exceeding Standard Steady pulse with accurate rhythms at all times.	Above Standard Steady pulse with few rhythmic errors.	Standard Met Pulse is fairly steady but there are frequent or repeated small rhythmic errors.	Approaching Standard Pulse is unstable with major rhythmic errors.	Standard Not Met No evidence of steady pulse
Musicality 5 pts	Exceeding Standard Student consistently plays with appropriate dynamics, phrasing & tempo.	Above Standard Student displays ability to play with correct dynamics, phrasing & tempo with only minor errors.	Standard Met Use of dynamics is narrow and/or playing is inconsistent in tempo or style.	Approaching Standard Rarely uses dynamics and/or follows indications of tempo or style.	Standard Not Met Student Does not give attention to dynamics, tempo or style indications.

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