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Marching Band Marching Basics Levels 
Marching Band Marching Basics Levels
Rubric Code: RAB9X7
By cbthompson
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Public Rubric
Subject: Music  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Below Basic

1 pts

Basic

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Attention Position

Below Basic

Shows no concept of the correct attention position.
Basic

Student(s) display proper attention position less than 50% of the time.
Proficient

Student(s) display proper attention position 50-90% of the time.
Advanced

Heals together, toes apart, legs straight but not locked, hips balanced over feet, shoulders rolled back, chin up.
Horns Up Position

Below Basic

Shows no concept of the correct horns up position.
Basic

Horn is parallel to the ground less than 50% of the time.
Proficient

Horn is parallel to the ground 50-90% of the time.
Advanced

Horn is up at correct angle in a relaxed "powerful" position. Brass horns are at a 10% above the horizon position.
Mark Time

Below Basic

No sense of time in feet without playing.
Basic

Can keep time with feet while playing with several errors (5-6).
Proficient

Keeps time in feet while playing with few errors (3-4).
Advanced

Keeps time in feet while playing with very few or no errors (0-2).
In Step

Below Basic

There is no sense of pulse while marching.
Basic

There is a sense of pulse but many errors (5-6).
Proficient

Student(s) are in step much of the time with few errors (3-4).
Advanced

Student(s) are in step while playing with few to no errors (0-2).
8 to 5 Forward March

Below Basic

Has trouble marching with straight legs, toes up with a great roll through.
Basic

Marches with straight legs, toes up, with a great roll through with several errors (5-6).
Proficient

Marches with straight legs, toes up, with a great roll through while playing with few errors (3-4).
Advanced

Marches with straight legs, toes up, with a great roll through while playing with few or no errors errors (0-2).
Pitch Accuracy

Below Basic

Many notes are incorrect. Student(s) seem unfamiliar with the tune.
Basic

Shows a good feel for the notes in the piece but there are frequent or repeated small mistakes (5-6).
Proficient

Mostly correct with a few errors in pitch or rhythm (3-4).
Advanced

Pitches are correct with few or no errors (0-2).
Tone Quality/Balance

Below Basic

Sound is uncharacteristic and poorly balanced.
Basic

Sound is somewhat full but incosistent between instruments and registers. There is a poor sense of balance.
Proficient

Sound is mostly full, balanced, and controlled but in a limited range.
Advanced

Sound is full, balanced, and controlled in all instruments and registers.
Musicality

Below Basic

No attention is given to dynamics, tempo, or style indications.
Basic

Use of dynamics is narrow and/or playing is inconsistent in tempo or style.
Proficient

Student(s) display ability to play with correct dynamics, phrasing,and tempo with only minor errors.
Advanced

Student(s) consistently play with appropriate dynamics, phrasing, and tempo.




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