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Band Performance
Band Performance
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:
L2A349
By
musicmanSTC
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject:
Music
Type:
Presentation
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Band Performance
Unsatisfactory
1 pts
Needs Improvement
2 pts
Satisfactory
3 pts
Good
4 pts
Clear Excellence
5 pts
Behavior and Attitude
10 pts
(social skills)
Unsatisfactory
Student is unenthusiastic and displays an unwillingness to participate in lessons. Student is unruly and rude during rehearsals.
Needs Improvement
Student displays some enthusiasm and willingness to participate in lessons.
Student demonstrates some self-control during rehearsal.
Satisfactory
Student shows average enthusiasm and self-control.
Student is respectful most of the time.
Good
Student is well behaved and attentive during class. Student displays an enthusiastic attitude and willingness to participate. Student is respectful to the teacher and peers.
Clear Excellence
Student demonstrates model behavior and enthusiasm. Student is always respectful to the teacher, peers and learning environment.
Preparation
10 pts
Unsatisfactory
Student never brings their instrument, books, music, or pencil to class; they do not prepare for any rehearals or lessons.
Needs Improvement
Student rarely attends band rehearsal/lessons, and often forgets to bring their instrument, books, music, or pencil to the lessons and rehearsals.
Satisfactory
Student occasionally attends band rehearsals/lessons, but tends to forget to bring their instrument, books, music or pencil to lessons and rehearsals.
Good
Student usually attends most band rehearsals/lessons, and is well prepared with instrument, books, music and pencil.
Clear Excellence
Student always attends all band rehearsals and lessons well prepared with instrument, book, music, and pencil.
Shows evidence of a
10 pts
consistent practice routine
Unsatisfactory
Frequently does not practice the assigned repertoire and musical exercises.
Needs Improvement
Sometimes practices some of the assigned repertoire and music.
Plays approxiamately half of the material well.
Satisfactory
Meets most practicing expectations. Plays most of the material well.
Good
Meets all practicing expectations. Plays all of the material well.
Clear Excellence
Exceeds practicing expectations. Goes well beyond goals that have been set each week.
Instrument/Hand Position
10 pts
Unsatisfactory
Instrument is not held in the proper playing position. Right and/or left hand position is incorrect.
Needs Improvement
Some effort is being made to hold the instrument correctly but performance is hindered by poor placement.
Satisfactory
Hand and finger position are good but the instrument is not in the correct position to project to the audience.
Good
Playing position is good but there are minor errors in hand or finger position.
Clear Excellence
Playing position is correct and hand & finger position are correct to allow for good technical facility.
Posture
10 pts
Unsatisfactory
Does not attempt, nor make efforts to improve proper posture
Needs Improvement
Sits or stands in a slouched position, 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.
Satisfactory
Sometimes aware of proper performance position, and sits or stands with the head down, shoulders down and forward, arms lowered but not resting on the body, feet under the chair; sometimes stands or sits in a slouched position.
Good
Usually aware of proper performance position, and sits or stands with the head up, shoulders straight, arms at the correct angle, feet on the floor, and back straight--and does not lean on the chair while sitting.
Clear Excellence
Fully aware of proper playing position, and always sits or stands with the head up, shoulders straight, arms at the correct angle, feet on the floor, and back straight--does not lean on the chair while sitting.
Articulation
10 pts
Unsatisfactory
No real attempt at articulation is being made.
Needs Improvement
Difficulty with tonguing slurring patterns and/or accents.
Satisfactory
Student usually follows the articulation marked but there are frequent or repeated small errors.
Good
Almost all articulation patterns are correct with only an occasional small error.
Clear Excellence
All articulation patterns are performed correctly.
Pitch Accuracy
10 pts
Unsatisfactory
No recognizable tune is present.
Needs Improvement
Many notes are incorrect - student seems unfamiliar with the tune.
Satisfactory
Shows a good feel for the notes in the piece but there are frequent or repeated small mistakes in pitch. Intonation has not yet developed to an appropriate quality.
Good
Mostly correct with a few errors. There may be small intonation problems.
Clear Excellence
Pitches are correct and intonation has a characteristic quality sound in all registers.
Tone Quality
10 pts
Unsatisfactory
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.
Needs Improvement
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.
Satisfactory
Fair use of projection and fullness of tone. There may be room for improvement in:
1. posture
2. embouchure or focrum
3. breath support
Good
Considerable use of projection and fullness of tone but still somewhat short of a mature sound.
Clear Excellence
Tone is full and well projected. A truly characteristic sound for the instrument.
Accurate Rhythm
10 pts
and Tempo
Unsatisfactory
No evidence of steady pulse
Needs Improvement
Pulse is unstable with major rhythmic errors.
Satisfactory
Pulse is fairly steady but there are frequent or repeated small rhythmic errors.
Good
Steady pulse with few rhythmic errors.
Clear Excellence
Steady pulse with accurate rhythms at all times.
Musicality
10 pts
Unsatisfactory
Student Does not give attention to dynamics, tempo or style indications.
Needs Improvement
Rarely uses dynamics and/or follows indications of tempo or style.
Satisfactory
Use of dynamics is narrow and/or playing is inconsistent in tempo or style.
Good
Student displays ability to play with correct dynamics, phrasing & tempo with only minor errors.
Clear Excellence
Student consistently plays with appropriate dynamics, phrasing & tempo.
Subjects:
Music
Types:
Presentation
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