Band Grading Rubrics

 

 

 

A

B

C

D/F

 

Rehearsal Skills

 

consistently and accurately responds to verbal and visual cues to change dynamic level, tempo, expression, or to start and stop

 

frequently responds to conductor’s verbal and visual cues to change dynamic level, tempo, expression, or to start and stop

 

often disregards or does not respond to conductor’s cues to change dynamic level, tempo, expression, or to start and stop

 

consistently ignores conductor’s cues to change dynamic level, tempo, expression, or to start and stop

 

Behavior

 

consistently maintains appropriate behavior which is respectful, non-disruptive and consistent with all classroom rules

 

usually displays appropriate behavior which is respectful, non-disruptive and consistent with all classroom rules

 

frequently displays behavior which is disrespectful, disruptive or inconsistent with classroom rules

 

consistently displays behavior which is disrespectful, disruptive or inconsistent with classroom rules

 

Preparation

 

is consistently prepared to begin rehearsals on time and with all necessary equipment, music, reeds, and/or drumsticks

 

is usually prepared to begin rehearsals on time and with all necessary equipment, music, reeds, and/or drumsticks

 

is often unprepared to begin rehearsals on time and with all necessary equipment, music, reeds, and/or drumsticks

 

is rarely prepared to begin rehearsals on time and with all necessary equipment, music, reeds, and/or drumsticks

 

Performance

 

consistently demonstrates a highly accurate interpretation of all assigned musical material with few or no errors

 

usually demonstrates an accurate interpretation of all assigned musical material, but with several errors

 

often performs assigned musical material in a careless or an inaccurate manner, resulting in many errors

 

consistently performs assigned musical material in a careless or an inaccurate manner, resulting in an unacceptable number of errors