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Beginning Band Performance Beginning Band Performance Band Performance at the Beginning Band Level. Rubric Code: S94943 By firsttpt Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Music Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8

Band Performance
	F 0 pts	D 1 pts	C 2 pts	B 3 pts	A 4 pts
Articulation	F No real attempt at articulation is being made.	D Difficulty with tonguing slurring patterns and/or accents.	C Student usually follows the articulation marked but there are frequent or repeated small errors.	B Almost all articulation patterns are correct with only an occasional small error.	A All articulation patterns are performed correctly.
Pitch Accuracy	F No recognizable tune is present.	D Many notes are incorrect - student seems unfamiliar with the tune. (6 or more mistakes)	C Shows a good feel for the notes in the piece but there are frequent or repeated small mistakes in pitch. (4-5 mistakes)	B Mostly correct with a few errors in pitch or rhythm. (2-3 mistakes)	A Pitches are correct and has a quality sound for that instrument. (1 mistake or less)
Tone Quality	F Sound is totally lacking in quality due to a poorly formed or weak embouchure or breath support.	D Limited projection - tone is poor or range is limited due to the need for a stronger embouchure or breath support.	C Fair use of projection and fullness of tone. There may be room for improvement in: 1. posture 2. embouchure 3. breath support	B Considerable use of projection and fullness of tone but still somewhat short of a mature sound.	A Tone is full and well projected. A truly characteristic sound for the instrument.
Accurate Rhythm	F No evidence of steady pulse	D Pulse is unstable with major rhythmic errors.	C Pulse is fairly steady but there are frequent or repeated small rhythmic errors.	B Steady pulse with few rhythmic errors.	A Steady pulse with accurate rhythms at all times.
Musicality	F Student Does not give attention to dynamics, tempo or style indications.	D Rarely uses dynamics and/or follows indications of tempo or style.	C Use of dynamics is narrow and/or playing is inconsistent in tempo or style.	B Student displays ability to play with correct dynamics, phrasing & tempo with only minor errors.	A Student consistently plays with appropriate dynamics, phrasing & tempo.