BAND GRADING PROCEDURES

2007 - 2008

CONCERT BAND & WIND ENSEMBLE

Grading in instrumental music ensembles is based on a point system where a student’s performance directly influences their grade. Points towards the quarterly grade can be earned in three areas:

Band Rehearsals Small Group Music Lessons Extra Activities

BAND REHEARSALS: (50 Points)

10 Points - One quiz on a selection from the band literature. Quizzes will be scheduled by the director.

5 Points - Awarded for completion of written assignment (one assignment per quarter).

20 Points - Awarded for rehearsal performance, technique, and effort. Points will not be awarded for inappropriate actions before, during, or after a band rehearsal.

10 Points - Awarded for performance at concerts which occur during the marking period.

5 Points - Awarded for evidence of consistent home practice and effort. Points will not be awarded if a student fails to bring home their instrument on the weekends. Points will be added for in-school practice sessions

SMALL GROUP MUSIC LESSONS: (50 Points)

10 Points - Students must attend or make-up six lessons per school quarter.

Students who miss a lesson because of a test in their regularly scheduled class must notify the director with a pass from the classroom teacher either before the lesson or just prior to the band rehearsal on the day of the missed lesson. Students who miss a lesson have one week to make up the lesson.

40 Points - Students must check off assigned requirements. 9 – 10 Checks = 40 points

7 – 8 Checks = 30 points

5 – 6 Checks = 20 points

3 – 4 Checks = 10 Points

0 – 2 Checks = 0 Points

EXTRA POINTS MAY BE EARNED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

3 Points - Service to the band or to the music department, i.e. music library work,

advertising, equipment set-up, etc. (per 45 minutes).

5 Points - Participation in an Area All-State Band audition.

10 Points - Performance of a NYYSMA Solo

10 Points - Participation in a Area All-State or All-County Festival.

10 Points - Membership in an outside of school instrumental music organization.

10 Points - Study with a private music teacher for an entire school quarter.

Point totals translate into a letter grade in the following manner:

A+ = 100 or more points /4.0

A = 95 - 99 points /4.0

A- = 90 - 94 points /3.9

B+ = 87 - 89 points /3.4

B = 83 - 86 points /3.1

B- = 80 - 82 points /2.7

C+ = 77 - 79 points /2.4

C = 73 - 76 points /2.1

C- = 70 - 72 points /1.7

D+ = 67 - 69 points /1.4

D = 65 - 66 points /1.1

F = 64 or fewer points

*These grading procedures are designed to help you identify the goals of the band program and to allow you to work for the good of yourself and the group.

**The director reserves the right to evaluate the point system at any time and to make changes consistent with the goals of the music program. September 4, 2007

BAND GRADING PROCEDURES

2007 - 2008

ELEMENTARY BAND

Grading in instrumental music ensembles is based on a point system where a student’s performance directly influences their grade. Points towards the quarterly grade can be earned in three areas:

Band Rehearsals Small Group Music Lessons Extra Activities

BAND REHEARSALS: (50 Points)

10 Points - One quiz on a selection from the band literature. Quizzes will be scheduled by the director.

5 Points - Awarded for completion of written assignment (one assignment per quarter).

20 Points - Awarded for rehearsal performance, technique, and effort. Points will not be awarded for inappropriate actions before, during, or after a band rehearsal.

10 Points - Awarded for performance at concerts which occur during the marking period.

5 Points - Awarded for evidence of consistent home practice and effort. Points will not be awarded if a student fails to bring home their instrument on the weekends. Points will be added for in-school practice sessions

SMALL GROUP MUSIC LESSONS: (50 Points)

10 Points - Students must attend or make-up six lessons per school quarter.

Students who miss a lesson because of a test in their regularly scheduled class must notify the director with a pass from the classroom teacher either before the lesson or just prior to the band rehearsal on the day of the missed lesson. Students who miss a lesson have one week to make up the lesson.

40 Points - Students must check off assigned requirements. 9 – 10 Checks = 40 points

7 – 8 Checks = 30 points

5 – 6 Checks = 20 points

3 – 4 Checks = 10 Points

0 – 2 Checks = 0 Points

EXTRA POINTS MAY BE EARNED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

3 Points - Service to the band or to the music department, i.e. music library work,

advertising, equipment set-up, etc. (per 45 minutes).

5 Points - Participation in an Area All-State Band audition.

10 Points - Performance of a NYYSMA Solo

10 Points - Participation in a Area All-State or All-County Festival.

10 Points - Membership in an outside of school instrumental music organization.

10 Points - Study with a private music teacher for an entire school quarter.

Point totals translate into a letter grade in the following manner:

100 or more points = S+ *plus the Director's Award

87 -99 = S+

74 - 87 points = S

65 - 87 = S-

64 or fewer points = U

*These grading procedures are designed to help you identify the goals of the band program and to allow you to work for the good of yourself and the group.

**The director reserves the right to evaluate the point system at any time and to make changes consistent with the goals of the music program. September 4, 2007