Band Rubric, Grades 8-12

Exceptional

4 Points Each

Outstanding

3 Points Each

Above Average

2 Points Each

Average

1 Point Each

Tone Quality

☐ Tone is exceptionally warm, resonant, focused, consistent, vibrant, and full

☐ Tone is consistently warm, resonant, focused, vibrant and full

☐ Tone is sufficiently warm, resonant, focused & full, with few inconsistencies

☐ Tone is developing warmth, resonance and focus but is inconsistent

Intonation/Rhythmic Accuracy

Accuracy of Pitches & Rhythms

☐ Printed pitches are performed accurately and intonation is masterful

☐ Printed rhythms are performed accurately with precision including attacks & releases

☐ Exceptional flow showing care with tempo nuances

☐ Printed pitches are performed accurately with evident artistry and intonation is consistent

☐ Printed rhythms performed accurately including attacks, releases

☐ Tempo is steady and musical from beginning to end

☐ Printed pitches are performed accurately and intonation is mostly consistent

☐ Printed rhythms are performed with accuracy with few errors, attacks and releases are accurate

☐ Flow of tempo is consistent

☐ Printed pitches are mostly performed accurately and intonation is developing consistency

☐ Printed rhythms are performed with emerging accuracy. Some inconsistencies in attacks and releases

☐ Consistency of tempo is emerging

Technique

Articulation, (Tonguing, sticking)

☐ Student interprets printed articulations (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) stylistically and exceptionally musically

☐ Tonguing or sticking technique is controlled, refined,& elevates the music

☐ Student demonstrates mastery of instrument

☐ Articulations (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) are performed musically, accurately, and with contrast

☐ Tonguing or sticking produces characteristic sound

☐ Student demonstrates excellent facility with the instrument

☐ Contrast in articulations (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) is apparent and consistent

☐ Tonguing or sticking produces sufficiently characteristic sound

☐ Student demonstrates facility with the instrument

☐ Interpretation of printed articulation (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) markings is developing

☐ Tonguing or sticking technique is emerging

☐ Student demonstrates familiarity with the instrument

Musicality

Phrasing, expressive elements, nuance, dynamics, tempo

☐ Phrasing emphasizes the contour of melodic line artistically throughout.

☐ Dynamic are performed with finesse and artistic contrast

☐ Overall expression is masterful, artistic and nuanced

☐ Vibrato OR characteristic tone is controlled, refined, masterful, & elevates the music

☐ Phrasing emphasizes the contour of melodic line in context of the whole piece

☐ Dynamics are performed musically

☐ Expression is consistent and effective

☐ Vibrato OR characteristic tone is controlled and refined

☐ Phrasing shows the basic contour of the melodic line.

☐ Dynamics performed appropriately

 ☐ Expressive elements are apparent

☐ Characteristic tone is apparent but may be inconsistent

☐ Melodic phrasing is developing

☐ Dynamic contrast is emerging

 ☐ Expressive elements are developing

☐ Characteristic tone is emerging

Performance

Preparation, stage presence, expression, memorization, artistry, fluency, talent, potential

☐ Musical selection is memorized and exceptionally well-prepared

☐ Mistakes are nonexistent or expertly handled with fluency and control, keeping the flow of the music

☐ Posture and poise are exceptional and enhance the overall performance

☐ Demonstrates exceptional enthusiasm and potential

☐ Musical selection is memorized, well-prepared, and consistent

☐ Mistakes are few and handled with control.

☐ Posture and poise are excellent

 ☐ Demonstrates great enthusiasm and potential

☐ Musical selection is well-prepared with few inconsistencies

☐ Mistakes are handled with some control with adequate recovery

 ☐ Good posture and poise are evident

 ☐ Enthusiasm & potential is apparent

☐ Musical selection needs additional preparation

☐ Mistakes impact the performance

 ☐ Posture and poise are developing and impact the performance.

 ☐ Demonstrates emerging enthusiasm and potential

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Rhythm Accuracy

☐ Printed rhythms performed accurately w/ precision including attacks & releases

☐ Printed rhythms are performed with accuracy with few errors, attacks and releases are accurate

☐ Printed rhythms are performed with emerging accuracy. Inconsistencies in attacks and releases

Pulse

☐ Consistent pulse throughout, with musically appropriate fluctuations

☐ Mostly consistent pulse with fluctuations that occasionally detract from performance

☐ Consistency in pulse is emerging

Pitch Accuracy

☐ Printed pitches are performed accurately and intonation is masterful

☐ Printed pitches are mostly performed accurately and intonation is somewhat consistent

☐ Printed pitches are sometimes performed accurately and intonation is developing consistency

Articulation

☐ Articulations (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) are performed musically, accurately, and with contrast

☐ Contrast in articulations (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) is often apparent

☐ Interpretation of printed articulation (staccatos, accents, slurs, etc) markings is developing

Dynamics

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☐ Wide range of dynamic contrast and all dynamics are executed clearly and correctly

☐ Dynamic contrast is emerging

Tone Quality

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☐ Tone is consistently clear, appealing, resonant, and highly representative of the instrument across all ranges.

☐ Tone is developing warmth, resonance and focus but is inconsistent

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Tone Quality

☐ Tone is exceptionally warm, resonant, focused, consistent, vibrant, and full

☐ Tone is consistently warm, resonant, focused, vibrant and full

☐ Tone is developing warmth, resonance and focus but is inconsistent

Intonation/

Rhythmic Accuracy

☐ Scale is performed accurately and intonation is masterful

☐ Tempo is steady and musical from beginning to end

☐ Scale is mostly accurate and intonation is consistent

☐ Tempo is mostly steady without detracting from performance

☐ Scale accuracy is inconsistent

☐ Consistency of tempo is emerging

Technique

Articulation, (Tonguing, sticking)

☐ Tonguing or sticking technique is controlled, refined,& elevates the music

☐ Student demonstrates mastery of instrument

☐ Tonguing/sticking produces mostly characteristic sound

☐ Student demonstrates facility with the instrument

☐ Tonguing or sticking technique is emerging

☐ Student is developing familiarity with the instrument

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