18Grading
Marking-period grades come from two rubrics — one for band, one for weekly applied lessons — averaged into the final grade.
| Preparedness assessed every rehearsal | Effort, participation & direction-following assessed every rehearsal | Concert & rehearsal performance every rehearsal + Dec & May concerts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Is prepared with music, instrument, and pencil. | Gives full effort, is always on task, and follows directions given. | Gives full participation and is fully prepared to give a high-quality performance. |
| 3 | Most of the time is prepared with music, instrument, and pencil. | Gives some effort, is sometimes off task, and sometimes needs to be redirected. | Gives full participation and is mostly prepared to give a quality performance. |
| 2 | Sometimes does not come prepared with music, instrument, or pencil. | Gives little effort, is mostly off task, and needs to be redirected often. | Attends concert but is not fully prepared to give a high-quality performance. |
| 1 | Attends rehearsals but is rarely prepared. | Effort, participation, and direction-following very poor to not acceptable. | Attends concert but is not fully prepared to give a high-quality performance and exhibits poor behavior. |
| 0 | Does not attend rehearsals. | No effort, not participating, does not follow directions. | Does not attend performances. |
| Rhythms accuracy & fluidity | Notes dexterity | Interpretation dynamics & articulation | Sound production tone & control | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Performed rhythms with accuracy. | Performed notes with accuracy. | Performed all dynamics and used appropriate articulation throughout. | Great sound production and plays with great control throughout. |
| 3 | Performed most rhythms with some accuracy. Beat/pulse is detected. | Performed most notes with some accuracy. | Performed most dynamics and sometimes used appropriate articulation. | Good sound production and plays with control throughout. |
| 2 | Performed very few rhythms correctly. Almost no beat/pulse. | Performed very few notes with accuracy. | Performed very few dynamics and only some articulation. | Poor sound production and plays with little control. |
| 1 | No rhythms performed correctly. No sense of beat/pulse. | No notes performed correctly. | No use of dynamics or appropriate articulations. | Does not have a good sound or demonstrate any playing control. |
| 0 | Does not attend lessons. | |||
19Please sign & return
After reading through this handbook together, please sign below and return this page to Mr. Brown. One signed page per student.
Student pledge
I, , after reading over this handbook with Mr. Brown, take on the responsibilities of being a member of a performing ensemble. I will attend my lessons regularly, perform in all performances, and I will make sure that practice takes place at home by completing and signing the weekly planner every week. I will work together with my teachers and fellow musicians to make my school proud of me and its music program.
Parent / guardian pledge
As a parent or guardian, I have read over this handbook with my child and take on the responsibility of nurturing my young musician. I will make sure that practice takes place at home by completing and signing the weekly planner every week, and that my young musician attends all concerts. I will feel free to contact Mr. Brown with any concerns I may have, and I understand that Mr. Brown may contact me about my young musician's progress at any time during the school year.