GRADING

Grading

Students will be graded in the following areas:

Performances: The reason to be in music is to perform. It is the culmination of all those hours of practice. By choosing not to participate in a performance, the student has effectively decided that the class has no purpose and that their role in the performance and the experience they would gain is unimportant. This is equivalent to not taking a final exam or not handing in a major paper. Each concert or marching performance is worth 100 points.

Assessments: Students will be asked at least once per quarter to present a performance assessment. Performance assessments can come in the form of either written or playing formats. These assessments are used to monitor and evaluate individual student performance as it relates to the study of their instrument and their contribution to the overall band performance. Points will be given for each assessment. NOTE: Additional or early rehearsals and the West State Music Contest are considered assignments and will be graded at the directors' discretion.

Participation: Proper rehearsal etiquette is paramount for all ensembles to succeed. Each student will be allowed to accumulate three points daily, consistent with their participation. Proper participation includes being ready to play with all necessary materials when the instructor is ready to begin. No food, gum, candy, or beverages are allowed in the band room. During rehearsals, all caps and hats are to be removed.

Grading Scale

A (Superior): 92-100

B (Good): 83-91

C (Average): 74-82

D (Poor): 65-73

F (Failure): 0-64