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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: BXC9AC2
By jecodupitas
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Public Rubric
Subject: Music  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceeding Standard

5 pts

Above Standard

4 pts

Standard Met

3 pts

Approaching Standard

2 pts

Standard Not Met

1 pts

Behavior and Attitude

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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