New 2026-2027 Grading Syllabus

Rehearsal Etiquette (25 points)

• Be prepared promptly with instrument, music folder, pencil, supplies, and ready to play when rehearsal begins.

• Participate in all activities for the entire rehearsal (do not pack up early!) Do your best!

• Paying attention to the teacher, listening, and focused. 

• Be polite.

• Respect the instruments, and all orchestra equipment and materials.

• Leave the classroom space clean and ready for the next group.

• No food or drink, phones or computers. (except for rare Chromebook assignments) 

Ensemble Skillsets (25 points)

Do you help your stand partner to sound better?

Do you make your instrument section sound better?

Do you make the orchestra sound better?

Did you make the concert better?

Can you play all the parts assigned to you?

Are you present for rehearsals? (This includes attendance, and also not leaving the classroom excessively)

Instrument Skills and Techniques (25 points)

Bowing Technique and Tone

Instrument Position and Posture

Intonation

Home Practice Skills and Assignments

Music Literacy and Annotation (25 points)

Can you read and write music?

Are you marking your sheet music correctly?

Are you completing theory worksheets and written assignments?