7/8th Grade Band

7th/8th Grade Band

Sectional Lesson Preparation
Assessment Rubric

Points/Descriptors

5

Music assigned for the weekly sectional lesson is performed with superior technical achievement. Exemplary tone quality and intonation are evident. Preparation of the lesson is outstanding.

4
Student often demonstrates technical proficiency on music assigned for the weekly sectional lesson. Despite occasional lapses, intonation is consistent throughout the lesson.
Preparation of the lesson is obvious.

3
A focused tone is present; however, consistency of tone and pitch becomes a concern. Student demonstrates moderate success in handling of technical demands on music assigned for the weekly sectional lessons.
Appropriate preparation of the lesson is lacking.

2
Numerous individual technical problems (constant starting and stopping) on music assigned for the weekly sectional lesson. Student demonstrates uncharacteristic tone quality with no improvement.
Preparation of the lesson is non-existent.

Weekly sectional grade pts x 2 = _____

All sectional grades will be then be averaged and calculated at the end of each marking period. This will represent 50% of the band grade (see syllabus) for the marking period.

Director: Dean Zirkle

Band Office Phone: 901-2536

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Points/Descriptors
5	Music assigned for the weekly sectional lesson is performed with superior technical achievement. Exemplary tone quality and intonation are evident. Preparation of the lesson is outstanding.
4	Student often demonstrates technical proficiency on music assigned for the weekly sectional lesson. Despite occasional lapses, intonation is consistent throughout the lesson. Preparation of the lesson is obvious.
3	A focused tone is present; however, consistency of tone and pitch becomes a concern. Student demonstrates moderate success in handling of technical demands on music assigned for the weekly sectional lessons. Appropriate preparation of the lesson is lacking.
2	Numerous individual technical problems (constant starting and stopping) on music assigned for the weekly sectional lesson. Student demonstrates uncharacteristic tone quality with no improvement. Preparation of the lesson is non-existent.

Weekly sectional grade pts x 2 = _____

All sectional grades will be then be averaged and calculated at the end of each marking period. This will represent 50% of the band grade (see syllabus) for the marking period.