The following shows what students are graded on in Band for the 2008-2009 Year
Rehearsal Criteria (weekly grade)
Student on time for rehearsal
Instrument and appropriate materials
Attentive and exhibiting good conduct
Attendance to all rehearsal sessions
Performing music at a proficient level
Performance Criteria (grade for each performance)
Student on time for performance warm-up
Instrument and appropriate materials
Attentive and contributing to a good performance
Individual part performed at a high level of proficiency
Instructional Lessons, Sectionals OR Tests/Assignments (weekly grade)
Attendance to all required lessons
Practice goals were met (180 minutes per week)
Lesson material performed at a high level of proficiency
Rehearsals: 33%
Performance: 34%
Instructional Lessons/Sectionals/Tests/Assignments: 33%