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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: RX9784X
By davpark
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Music  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  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.




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