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Concert Band Rubric Concert Band Rubric Rubric used to assess students on a playing test. Rubric Code: BXB863X By jfinnegan Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Music Type: (Other) Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Concert Band rubric
	A (N/A)	B (N/A)	C (N/A)	NE/LP (N/A)
Tone Quality	A Student exhibits a superior tone quality. Tonal focus is rarely lost and timbre is uniform throughout. Tuning is correct and consistent throughout.	B Control of proper tone production is mostly evident. The player is sometimes taxed at extremes of range and dynamics. Tuning is mostly consistent.	C Several tone quality problems are apparent. Lack of correct embouchure and air control contribute to sound inconsistencies. Tuning is inconsistent.	NE/LP Student showed lack of consistency in the quality of sound. Usually struggles with pitch and control.
Note Accuracy	A Very few note errors were made throughout the performance of this piece. It is performance ready.	B Minor note errors were made by the student, but this did not interfere with the overall musical flow of the piece.	C Several note errors made throughout the piece.	NE/LP Student played few correct pitches in the piece, which made the piece unrecognizable
Rhythmic Accuracy	A Very few rhythmic mistakes were made in the piece. Student was able to maintain a consistent rhythmic flow; established/ maintained a clear since of meter throughout the piece.	B A reasonably consistent metrical structure was established. Student made minor rhythmic mistakes, but it did not interfere with the overall pulse of the music.	C Several rhythmic inaccuracies, not able to maintain rhythmic and metrical integrity.	NE/LP Student was unable to maintain rhythmic integrity throughout the piece. The amount of rhythmic mistakes led to a breakdown in the rhythmic and metrical structure of the piece
Tempo	A Student was able to maintain a steady and flowing tempo throughout the piece making smooth transitions between different tempo markings .	B Minor tempo fluctuations, but did not interfere with the overall flow and musicality of the piece.	C Some major tempo flaws were made throughout the piece.	NE/LP Student not able to keep tempo steady, many errors made
Dynamics	A Dynamic contrast was very clear and evident in the performance.	B Dynamics were mostly correct as indicated by the music. Only minor inconsistencies.	C Some attempt at dynamic contrast however, the music was mostly unchanged.	NE/LP Student showed no change in the dynamic level.